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  The Zombie Survival Guide

  Complete Protection from the Living Dead

  by Max Brooks

  The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or... (more)
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  Blue Bloods

  Keys to the Repository

  by Melissa de la Cruz

  KEYS TO THE REPOSITORY, a Blue Bloods short story collection, which includes character profiles, a dictionary of terms, and lots of fun stuff like maps and outtakes, etc. This is not a direct book within the Blue Bloods series and so it can be read at any time.
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  How To Be The Best At Everything (The Girls' Book)

  by Juliana Foster

  How to do almost anything in one handy little book! Want to be known for your unique style? Inside you'll learn how to design your own clothes (p. 35), do the perfect manicure (p. 82), or make your own lip gloss (p. 11). Feel like impressing your friends? Show them how you can make a crystal (p. 16), juggle one-handed (p. 33), or deal with a bully (p. 42). Bored and need something to do? Not anymore when... (more)
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  How To Be The Best At Everything (The Boys' Book)

  by Dominique Enright

  How to do almost anything in one handy book. Found yourself in a sticky situation? Inside you'll learn how to escape quicksand (p. 40), build a raft (p.41), start a survival fire (p.99), or fly a helicopter (p. 11). Want to impress your friends? Now you can rip a phonebook in half (p. 35), hypnotize a chicken (p. 56), or read their minds (p. 73). Boring Saturday afternoon? Not anymore when you find out how... (more)
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  1,000 Places to See Before You Die

  A Traveler's Life List

  by Patricia Schultz

  Introducing the Eighth Wonder of travel books. A joyous, passionate gift book for travelers — both the real and the armchair variety — 1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE delivers exactly the promise of its an around-the-world, continent-by-continent listing of places guaranteed to give you shivers, the unique and wonderful places you must see on and off the beaten track. Take a safari into Botswana's Okavango... (more)
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  Eyewitness Travel Guides

  Paris

  by Alan Tillier

  The Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most out of your trip with minimum difficulties. The opening section Introducing Paris locates the city geographically, sets modern Parisian its historical context and explains how Parisian life changes through the years. Paris At a Glance is an overview of the city's specialties. The main sightseeing section of the book is Paris Area by Area. It describes all... (more)
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  Black Dagger Brotherhood

  The Black Dagger Brotherhood

  An Insider's Guide

  by J. R. Ward

  Prepare to enter the dark passionate world of The Black Dagger Brotherhood and get up close and personal with each one of the Brothers…You’ll find insider information on the Brotherhood, their dossiers, stats and special gifts. You’ll read interviews with your favorite characters, including a heartbreaking one with Tohrment and Wellsie, conducted three weeks before she was killed by lessers. You’ll... (more)
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  Jedi vs. Sith

  The Essential Guide to The Force

  by Ryder Windham

  THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE ABSOLUTE POWER AT THE HEART OF THE STAR WARS GALAXY The Force, in the immortal words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together.” The fortunate few who are able to tap into this extraordinary power have studied and cultivated the full spectrum of its potential–either embracing its virtuous qualities or succumbing to its evil temptations. The Jedi... (more)
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  Lonely Planet Multi Country Guides

  Southeast Asia on a Shoestring

  Big Trips on Small Budgets

  by China Williams, Chris Taylor, Peter Turner, Joe Cummings, Brendan Delahunty

  Part of the Lonely Planet On A Shoestring Series. The original and longest running travel guide to Southeast Asia, written for backpackers by backpackers with extensive regional knowledge. Covers Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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  Smart Women Finish Rich

  9 Steps to Achieving Financial Security and Funding Your Dreams

  by David Bach

  Completely Revised with Updated Tax Law Information, Income-Building Strategies, Online Resources, Success Stories, and More With hundreds of thousands copies in print around the world, Smart Women Finish Rich, by renowned financial advisor David Bach, has shown women of all ages and backgrounds how to take control of their financial future and finish rich. Whether you’re working with a few dollars a week or... (more)
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  Lonely Planet Country Guides: Book 644

  Lonely Planet Spain (Country Guide)

  by Damien Simonis

  Spot a nesting falcon at the top of Barcelona's soaring La Sagrada Familia. Squelch in the warm mud baths by the beaches of the wild and beautiful Illa s'Espalmador. Watch the sun set over the Sierra de Guadarrama then bar-hop the medieval streets of Madrid's La Latina district. --Ten-page pilgrim's guide to walking the Camino de Santiago. --Seven authors, 59 years of living in Spain, 146 detailed... (more)
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  100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet

  by Anna Claybourne

  From natural disasters to dangerous weather, from the dangers of getting lost in the wild to fighting off dangerous animals, any child can imagine the special skills they'll need to combat 100 real-life dramas. Each danger is rated by how likely you are to encounter it, as well as how likely you are to survive; from the unlikely event of being struck by a meteor (with minimal chance of surviving), or being... (more)
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  Lonely Planet City Guides: Book 107

  London

  by Sarah Johnstone, Tom Masters

  Discover London Be James Bond (at least for an hour) and shoot along the Thames on a speedboat Get our your glad rags and head for one of the capital's legendary burlesque nights Swap traffic-filled streets for riverside views and top attractions along London's South Bank Graze with gourmets at Borough Market's foodie heaven: gazpacho and truffles anyone? In This Guide: Three resident authors, 1900 hours... (more)
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  The Tower of London: The Official Guidebook

  by Edward Impey, Peter Hammond, Simon Thurley

  Royal palace, fortress, prison and place of execution; arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house - for over 900 years the Tower of London has served all these purposes. In this lavishly illustrated guide you're invited to explore this formidable citadel as it was and is now
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  Lonely Planet Country Guides: Book 321

  Lonely Planet Philippines (Country Guide)

  by Chris Rowthorn, Greg Bloom, Michael Day, Michael Grosberg, Ryan Ver Berkmoes

  Escape to the Philippines! An archipelago of natural wonders, the Philippines boasts a string of coral-fringed islands, white-sand beaches and pristine strands of virgin rainforest. From connecting with the friendly locals to diving into clear, blue waters, Lonely Planet will help you unlock the adventures to be enjoyed in this island haven o BE INSPIRED by awe-inspiring natural beauty - the best... (more)
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  Lonely Planet City Guides: Book 111

  Lonely Planet Prague

  by Neil Wilson

  What is all the fuss about Prague? Well, with its film-star good looks and dark and mysterious soul, who wouldn't be seduced? Smoky jazz cellars and laid-back music festivals; glitzy shops and cool cocktail bars; history, culture, style. You think this city can't live up to its own press? Think again. Discover Bohemia's capital with our smart and stylish guide. EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY - extended Food... (more)
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  The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides)

  by Christopher Brickell

  Combining the authority of the AHS with the visual expertise of DK, this full-color gardening reference is the definitive guide for gardeners. Simply the definitive full-color reference to the horticulture of North America, AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers contains more than 8,000 plant profiles, over 4,250 photographs, and practical advice on everything from cultivation, pests, and diseases, to plant... (more)
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  Ethics For The New Millennium

  by Tenzin Gyatso (Dalai Lama XIV)

  Here is a moral system based on universal rather than religious principles. Its ultimate goal is happiness for every individual regardless of religious belief. Though the Dalai Lama is himself a practicing Buddhist, his approach to life and the moral compass that guides him can lead each and every one of us-Muslim, Christian, Jew, or Atheist-to a happier, more fulfilling life.
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  Think and Grow Rich

  by Napoleon Hill

  Here are money-making secets that can change your life. Inspired by Andrew Carnegie's magic formula for success, this book will teach you the secrets that will bring you a fortune. It will show you not only what to do but how to do it. Once you learn and apply the simple, basic techniques revealed here, you will have mastered the secret of true and lasting success. And you may have whatever you want in life.
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  What Color Is Your Parachute?

  A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

  by Richard Nelson Bolles

  Completely revised and rewritten, designed to work in conjunction with the book's Web site. Works as a good companion for those just starting out in the 'real world' as well as for those who are thinking seriously about a career change. Softcover. Previous edition c2002.