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  Positively Fifth Street

  by James McManus

  In the spring of 2000, Harper's Magazine sent James McManus to Las Vegas to cover the World Series of Poker, in particular the progress of women in the $23 million event, and the murder of Ted Binion, the tournament's prodigal host, purportedly done in by a stripper and her boyfriend. But when McManus arrives, the lure of the tables compels him to risk his entire Harper's advance in a long-shot attempt to play in... (more)
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  Charlie Wilson's War

  The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times

  by George Crile

  Charlie Wilson's War was a publishing sensation and a New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times bestseller. In the early 1980s, a Houston socialite turned the attention of maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson to the ragged band of Afghan "freedom fighters" who continued, despite overwhelming odds, to fight the Soviet invaders. Wilson, who sat on the all-powerful House Appropriations Committee,... (more)
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  Mommies Who Drink: Sex, Drugs, and Other Distant Memories of an Ordinary Mom

  by Brett Paesel

  Brett Paesel's story of hip motherhood will have you bent over laughing while reaching for your martini glass. From her encounters with a celebrity pre-natal yoga guru to her obsession (since giving birth) with her own and everyone else's ass, she explores motherhood as lived by the "formerly fabulous." Wickedly funny and irreverent, yet deeply honest and touching, MOMMIES WHO DRINK confronts a brave new... (more)
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  Hillinger's California: Stories from All 58 Counties

  by Charles Hillinger

  The 58 counties of California are a patchwork reflecting a remarkable state. Each county has a special identity that makes it different from the others. Los Angeles Times columnist and worldwide traveler Hillinger visited all 58 counties to find out what makes them special, and he has produced a book that will be an asset to every California library. There's little of the stereotypical image of California here?no... (more)
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  Round Is a Pancake

  by Joan Sullivan Baranski

  So begins this book, which captures all the pageantry and excitement of a royal festival and is also a feast for the eyes. From cakes and cookies to coins and rings, round objects fill the castle to bursting during preparations for the king's big party. Children will delight in picking out the items mentioned in the catchy verses and in playing hunt-and-find as they locate other circular objects scattered... (more)
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  Sneakers

  by Lou Lv, Zhang Huiguang

  "Sneakers" traces the evolution of sneakers from early canvas shoes to the sophisticated innovations, materials and aesthetics of the present-day sneaker, and how it has come into its own as an international fashion staple. It documents sneaker culture on the streets all over the world, and examines how brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Converse, Airwalk and Vans forge distinct identities and loyalties among sneaker... (more)