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  On Bullshit

  by Harry G. Frankfurt

  One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted. Most people are rather confident of their ability to recognize bullshit and to avoid being taken in by it. So the phenomenon has not aroused much deliberate concern. We have no clear understanding of what bullshit is, why there is... (more)
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  Open Court Popular Culture and Philosophy Series

  Bullshit and Philosophy

  Guaranteed to Get Perfect Results Every Time

  by Gary L. Hardcastle, George A. Reisch

  Popular interest in bullshit — and its near relative, truthiness — is at an all-time high, but the subject has a rich philosophical history, with Hobbes, Locke, Hume, and Kant all weighing in on the matter. Here, contemporary philosophers reflect on bullshit from epistemological, ethical, metaphysical, historical, and political points of view. Tackling questions including what is bullshit, what does it do, is it a... (more)
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  Naked Lunch

  by William S. Burroughs

  Naked Lunch is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. Exerting its influence on the work of authors like Thomas Pynchon, J. G. Ballard, and William Gibson, on the relationship of art and obscenity, and on the shape of music, film, and media generally, it is one of the books that redefined not just literature but American culture. Reedited by Burroughs scholar Barry Miles and Burroughs's... (more)
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  The Long Hard Road Out of Hell

  by Marilyn Manson

  From the world's most controversial rock star comes his shocking, confessional and revealing life story. In The Long Hard Road Out of Hell,  Marilyn Manson candidly and vividly recounts his metamorphosis from a frightened Christian schoolboy into the most feared and revered celebrity in America.
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  The Mortal Instruments: Book 1

  City of Bones

  by Cassandra Clare

  When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons--keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. It's also her first meeting with gorgeous, golden-haired Jace. Within... (more)
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  The Hatchet

  by Mihail Sadoveanu

  This is a translated version of the late Mihail Sadoveanu's historical novel exploring the life and times of one of Romania's national heroes. The celebrated writer and historian's work is not only a classic of Romanian literature; Stephen and his "Great Moldavia" of the fifteenth century are potent symbols that have profound significance.
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  The Bible (English Standard Version)

  by Crossway Bibles

  The ESV Study Bible was created to help people understand the Bible in a deeper way. Combining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, it is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published. The ESV Study Bible features more than 2,750 pages of extensive, accessible Bible resources, including completely new notes, full-color maps, illustrations,... (more)
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  Go Ask Alice

  by Beatrice Sparks

  This book tells the tale of an unnamed 15-year-old girl as she becomes acquainted with the world of drugs. Desperate for friendship in a new town and vulnerable from typical teenage insecurities, the narrator gets involved with a seemingly-harmless group of teenagers who introduce her to substance use. What starts out as an innocent way to have fun quickly turns into a vicious cycle of dependency. This... (more)
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  The Host

  by Stephenie Meyer

  The earth has been invaded by an alien species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact so that most of humanity has succumbed. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, and the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former... (more)
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  Cancer-Free: Your Guide to Gentle, Non-toxic Healing (Second Edition)

  by Bill Henderson

  "If you love your stricken one, this is your Bible." said Denzel Koh of Brisbane, Australia after he healed his daughter's cancer using the information in a previous edition of this book. A cancer diagnosis always causes fear. All of us have seen relatives and friends destroyed by conventional cancer treatment. Now, thanks to books like this one and the Internet, you can quickly learn what you... (more)
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  Skinny Bitch

  A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous!

  by Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin

  Not your typical boring diet book, this is a tart-tongued, no-holds-barred wakeup call to all women who want to be thin. With such blunt advice as, "Soda is liquid Satan" and "You are a total moron if you think the Atkins Diet will make you thin," it's a rallying cry for all savvy women to start eating healthy and looking radiant. Unlike standard diet books, it actually makes the reader laugh out loud with its... (more)
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  Surviving Linguistics: A Guide for Graduate Students

  by Monica Ann Macaulay

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  Inner Paths to Outer Space: Journeys to Alien Worlds through Psychedelics and Other Spiritual Technologies

  by Rick Strassman

  An investigation into experiences of other realms of existence and contact with otherworldly beings • Examines how contact with alien life-forms can be obtained through the “inner space” dimensions of our minds • Presents evidence that other worlds experienced through consciousness-altering technologies are often as real as those perceived with our five senses • Correlates science fiction’s imaginal realms... (more)
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  Because He Loves Me

  How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life

  by Elyse Fitzpatrick

  Clear word that a heartfelt desire to live a godly life flows out of a recognition of how we've been loved and transformed through Christ. Simply speaking, love changes people. Christians, then, by definition, should exhibit the greatest transformation of all because, rightly understood and cherished, God's love makes them increasingly more like the One who has lavished his love on them. This truth... (more)
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  Red Hot Lies

  How Global Warming Alarmists Use Threats, Fraud, and Deception to Keep You Misinformed

  by Christopher C. Horner

  From the author of the New York Times bestselling Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to Global Warming (and Environmentalism) comes Red Hot Lies , an exposé of the hypocrisy, deceit, and outright lies of the global warming alarmists and the compliant media that support them. Did you know that most scientists are global warming skeptics? Or that environmental alarmists have knowingly promoted false and... (more)
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  Nine Ways God Always Speaks: * Offer Only Available In Certain States

  by Mark Herringshaw

  Whether Christian or not, many people have unusual experiences, conditions, or encounters that have left them wondering, Is God trying to tell me something? The truth is, God does communicate with us all the time. We just need to learn how to hear his voice. Using stories and examples from people throughout history and today, Herringshaw and Schuchmann show readers how they can better tune in to God's... (more)
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  Portrait of a Killer

  Jack the Ripper Case Closed

  by Patricia Cornwell

  Using the firsthand expertise she has gained through writing the bestselling Dr Kay Scarpetta novels, Patricia Cornwell utilizes the demanding methods of modern forensic investigation to re-examine the evidence in the Jack the Ripper murders. These include state-of-the-art DNA testing on various materials, computer enhancement of watermarks and expert examinations of hand-writing, paper, inks and other relics. She... (more)
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  The life of trust: Being a narrative of the Lord's dealings with George Mu\c3\8c?ller

  by George Müller

  This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment... (more)
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  Sh*t My Dad Says

  by Justin Halpern

  “If you’re wondering if there is a real man behind the quotes on Twitter, the answer is a definite and laugh-out-loud yes.” (Christian Lander, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff White People Like ) “Justin Halpern tosses lightening bolts of laughter out of his pocket like he is shooting dice in a back alley. In one sweep of a paragraph, he ranges from hysterical to disgusting to touching—and does it all... (more)
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  John (St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary)

  by R. C. Sproul

  In his latest book, John, Dr. R. C. Sproul offers his readers the fruits of his lifetime of biblical study as expressed in his most recent calling. Dr. Sproul, a respected seminary teacher, conference speaker, and author, long saw his role in full-time Christian ministry as centered on the task of teaching. But in 1997, God placed him in the position of preaching weekly at St. Andrew's in Sanford, Florida. There,... (more)