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  Late Show Fun Facts

 
Late Show Fun Facts under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $11.63
 
Manufacturer: Hyperion
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: David Letterman::The Late Show Writers
Publisher: Hyperion
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.5402
Publication Date: 2008-09-23
Reading Level: 240
 
Description: Drawn from the popular weekly segment, Late Show Fun Facts is a collection of unusual, little-known--and sometimes even true--bits of trivia assembled by the Federal Bureau of Miscellaneous Information.

 

  The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review

 
The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $16.95
Sale: $10.72
 
Manufacturer: Graduate Management Admission
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Graduate Management Admission
Dewey Decimal Number: 650
Publication Date: 2005-09
Reading Level: 328
 

 

  The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

 
The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $9.95
Sale: $3.00
 
Manufacturer: Longman
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: William Strunk Jr.::E. B. White
Publisher: Longman
Edition: 4th
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.042
Publication Date: 1999-08-02
Reading Level: 105
 
Description: A masterpiece in the art of clear and concise writing, and an exemplar of the principles it explains.

 

  Kaplan GMAT Premier Program, 2009 (Book & CD-ROM)

 
Kaplan GMAT Premier Program, 2009 (Book & CD-ROM) under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $42.00
Sale: $23.49
 
Manufacturer: Kaplan Publishing
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Kaplan
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Dewey Decimal Number: 650
Publication Date: 2008-06-03
Reading Level: 672
 
Description: Features:
  • NEW! Essential math basics review section with practice drills
  • 6 full-length practice tests (1 in the book, 1 online, 4 on the CD-ROM)
  • Diagnostic test to target areas for score improvement
  • Proven score-raising strategies
  • Hundreds of additional practice questions
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • Personalized online progress report that adapts to a student's goals and schedule

 

  Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition

 
Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $29.95
Sale: $18.89
 
Manufacturer: Beginning Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Paula Begoun::Bryan Barron
Publisher: Beginning Press
Edition: 7th
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.72
Publication Date: 2007-12-28
Reading Level: 1184
 
Description: Women spend an extraordinary amount of money on cosmetics--$45 billion a year in the U.S. alone. Now in its fourth edition, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me strikes fear in cosmetics-counter consultants everywhere. First off, Begoun has deconstructed ingredient lists. Ever wonder what methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben are doing in your mascara? And what is diazolidinyl urea? All four are potential irritants, and the latter is a preservative that can release formaldehyde, a class A carcinogen. Buyer beware.

Begoun also lists which companies are cruelty-free and which continue to conduct animal testing. The majority of the book--and that's nearly 800 pages--is devoted to reviews of thousands of cosmetics, from cleansers, foundations, alpha-hydroxy acids, and moisturizers to lip liners, eye shadows, and concealers, all of which Begoun has personally tested. (There are no hair care products listed, as that warrants another book entirely: Don't Go Shopping for Hair Care Products Without Me.)

She's perfectly frank and tells it like it is. (On Revlon's ColorStay Makeup: "goes far beyond the claim of 'It won't come off on him.' It won't come off when you want it to.") You'll learn how to tell when you're being boondoggled by a salesperson, what's overpriced and overhyped, as well as what's overlooked. More than 200 brands are included, along with a helpful summary at the end that lists the best products for each cosmetic category. It should be noted that not only is Begoun a fine consumer advocate, she's also a self-esteem advocate: she mentions time and again that even the best cosmetics won't necessarily improve your life, and that's a point well taken.


 

  It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff

 
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $14.00
Sale: $7.80
 
Manufacturer: Free Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Peter Walsh
Publisher: Free Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 640
Publication Date: 2007-11-06
Reading Level: 240
 
Description: When Peter Walsh, organizational guru of TLC's hit show Clean Sweep and a regular contributor to The Oprah Winfrey Show, appeared on national television shows and told people how they could reclaim their lives from the suffocating burden of their clutter, the response was overwhelming. People flooded Peter's website (www.peterwalshdesign.com) with success stories about how his book had changed their lives.

Peter's unique approach helped people everywhere learn to let go of the emotional and psychological clutter that was literally and figuratively choking the life out of their homes.

With his good humor and reassuring advice, Peter shows you how to face the really big question: What is the vision for the life you want to live? He then offers simple techniques and a step-by-step plan to assess the state of your home, prioritize your possessions, and let go of the clutter you have been holding on to that has kept you from living the life you imagine. The result is freed-up space, less stress, and more energy for living a happier, richer life every day.


 

  Roads to Quoz: An American Mosey

 
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Price: $27.99
Sale: $13.99
 
Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: William Least Heat-Moon
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.3
Publication Date: 2008-10-29
Reading Level: 592
 
Description: About a quarter century ago, a previously unknown writer named William Least Heat-Moon wrote a book called Blue Highways. Acclaimed as a classic, it was a travel book like no other. Quirky, discursive, endlessly curious, Heat-Moon had embarked on an American journey off the beaten path. Sticking to the small places via the small roads--those colored blue on maps--he uncovered a nation deep in character, story, and charm.
Now, for the first time since Blue Highways, Heat-Moon is back on the backroads. ROADS TO QUOZ is his lyrical, funny, and touching account of a series of American journeys into small-town America.

 

  Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot!)

 
Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot!) under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $14.95
Sale: $4.36
 
Manufacturer: Running Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Rory Freedman::Kim Barnouin
Publisher: Running Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5636
Publication Date: 2007-12-03
Reading Level: 192
 
Description:
Quit your bitching-they’ve heard you already! You read Skinny Bitch and it totally rocked your world. Now you want to know, “What can I cook that’s good for me, but doesn’t taste like crap?” Well, lucky for you, the Bitches are on the case. Self-proclaimed pigs, Rory and Kim understand all too well: Life without lasagna isn’t a life worth living; chocolate cake is vital to our survival; and no one can live without mac ‘n cheese-no one. So can you keep to your SB standards and eat like a whale? Shit yeah, bitches. To prove it, Rory and Kim came up with some kick-ass recipes for every craving there is: Bitchin’ Breakfasts PMS (Pissy Mood Snacks) Sassy Soups and Stews Grown-up Appetizers Comfort Cookin’ Hearty Ass Sandwiches Happy Endings (Desserts) And a ton more! They are all so good (and easy to make) you’re gonna freak out. Seriously. What are you waiting for? Get your skinny ass in the kitchen!

 

  State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America

 
State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $29.95
Sale: $16.00
 
Manufacturer: Ecco
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Matt Weiland::Sean Wilsey
Publisher: Ecco
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
Publication Date: 2008-09-01
Reading Level: 608
 
Description:

From the bestselling editors of The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup comes an American road trip in book form: original writing on all 50 states by 50 of our finest novelists, journalists, and essayists

Inspired by the example of the legendary WPA American Guide series of the 1930s and '40s, now 50 of our foremost writers have produced original pieces of reportage and memoir that capture the 50 states in our time, creating a fresh portrait of America as it lives and breathes today.

At turns poignant and funny, and always insightful, these 50 writers tell us something lasting and revealing about each state through personal memory or contemporary reporting that captures the essential qualities that make each state its own. With an array of revealing facts and figures comparing the 50 states in a range of surprising measures (toothlessness, military enlistment, suicide), State by State is more than an anthology: It is a classic American road movie in book form.

Featuring original writing on all fifty states

Alabama by George Packer
Alaska by Paul Greenberg
Arizona by Lydia Millet
Arkansas by Kevin Brockmeier
California by William T. Vollmann
Colorado by Benjamin Kunkel
Connecticut by Rick Moody
Delaware by Craig Taylor
Florida by Joshua Ferris
Georgia by Ha Jin
Hawaii by Tara Bray Smith
Idaho by Anthony Doerr
Illinois by Dave Eggers
Indiana by Susan Choi
Iowa by Dagoberto Gilb
Kansas by Jim Lewis
Kentucky by John Jeremiah Sullivan
Louisiana by Joshua Clark
Maine by Heidi Julavits
Maryland by Myla Goldberg
Massachusetts by John Hodgman
Michigan by Mohammed Naseehu Ali
Minnesota by Philip Connors
Mississippi by Barry Hannah
Missouri by Jacki Lyden
Montana by Sarah Vowell
Nebraska by Alexander Payne
Nevada by Charles Bock
New Hampshire by Will Blythe
New Jersey by Anthony Bourdain
New Mexico by Ellery Washington
New York by Jonathan Franzen
North Carolina by Randall Kenan
North Dakota by Louise Erdrich
Ohio by Susan Orlean
Oklahoma by S.E. Hinton
Oregon by Joe Sacco
Pennsylvania by Andrea Lee
Rhode Island by Jhumpa Lahiri
South Carolina by Jack Hitt
South Dakota by Saïd Sayrafiezadeh
Tennessee by Ann Patchett
Texas by Cristina Henríquez
Utah by David Rakoff
Vermont by Alison Bechdel
Virginia by Tony Horwitz
Washington by Carrie Brownstein
West Virginia by Jayne Anne Phillips
Wisconsin by Daphne Beal
Wyoming by Alexandra Fuller

and an afterword on Washington, D.C.: A Conversation with Edward P. Jones


 

  1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List

 
1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List under Reference in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $6.85
 
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Patricia Schultz
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.202
Publication Date: 2003-05-22
Reading Level: 972
 
Description: Around the World, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, opera houses, museums, and more. Each entry tells exactly why it's essential to visit. Then come the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone and fax numbers, best times to visit. Stop dreaming and get going.

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