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Price: $14.00
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Sale: $8.38
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Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 808.80356
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Publication Date: 2008-10-08
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Reading Level: 352
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Description: "The articles . . . draw the reader more tightly into the web of the world. They forge links in unexpected ways. They connect us to nature and to each other, and those connections nourish the intellect and uplift the spirit."—Jerome Groopman, M.D., editor
This year's Best American Science and Nature Writing offers another rich assortment of "fascinating science and impressive journalism" (New Scientist) culled from an array of periodicals, such as The New Yorker, Scientific American, and National Geographic. The twenty-four provocative and often visionary stories chosen by guest editor Jerome Groopman form an outstanding sampling of the very best in a field of writing that stays ahead of the curve, bringing important topics to the forefront of American discussion.
In "The Universe's Invisible Hand," Christopher Conselice takes us into the recent spectacular discovery of the crucial role of dark energy, which is making our universe expand faster and faster. Florence Williams tells the story of a more down-to-earth form of energy in "A Mighty Wind," which describes how a small Danish island community is making great leaps in energy conservation by using innovative wind farms. John Cohen explores the marvelous world of ligers, zorses, wholphins, and other hybridized creatures in "Zonkeys Are Pretty Much My Favorite Animal." And Robin Marantz Henig delves into the possibly hazardous ramifications of the rapidly expanding science of nanotechnology.
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2008 packs a wallop of intriguing, informative, and wondrous stories, each one bringing with it, as Jerome Groopman writes, "a sense of excitement [to be] shared with others."
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Price: $14.95
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Sale: $5.08
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Manufacturer: Mariner Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Rachel Carson
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Publisher: Mariner Books
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Edition: 104
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Dewey Decimal Number: 363.7384
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Publication Date: 2002-10-22
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Reading Level: 400
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Description: Silent Spring, released in 1962, offered the first shattering look at widespread ecological degradation and touched off an environmental awareness that still exists. Rachel Carson's book focused on the poisons from insecticides, weed killers, and other common products as well as the use of sprays in agriculture, a practice that led to dangerous chemicals to the food source. Carson argued that those chemicals were more dangerous than radiation and that for the first time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed in their systems from birth to death. Presented with thorough documentation, the book opened more than a few eyes about the dangers of the modern world and stands today as a landmark work.
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Price: $21.95
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Sale: $13.75
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Manufacturer: VeloPress
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Joe Parkin
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Publisher: VeloPress
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Dewey Decimal Number: 796.6
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Publication Date: 2008-09-01
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Reading Level: 240
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Description: In this brutally frank book, Joe Parkin puts readers in the whirlwind of the extreme world of professional bicycling, starting with his first visit to his team doctor, where, strapped to a metal table and monitored by humming electrodes, his future as a professional racer is coldly determined. Parkin pulls no punches, celebrating the glory of bike racing at its best, but also exploring the harsh reality of the life behind it. The author covers it all from an insider's perspective: the drugs, the payoffs, the races bought and paid for, the misery of training, the physical agony of racing, the battles with team owners for contracts and money, the endless promises, and the betrayals by enemies, teammates, and friends. Set in Belgium, the epicenter of all that's daunting and dazzling about the sport,A Dog in a Hat is one American's story of his love affair with professional cycling.
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Price: $12.99
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Sale: $4.79
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Manufacturer: Artisan
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Calendar
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Author: National Audubon Society
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Publisher: Artisan
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Edition: Wal
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Publication Date: 2008-06-01
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Reading Level: 28
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Description: For America's 70 million birders, 365 Songbirds presents the thrill of a new sighting every day. Close-up and in vivid full color, these are the familiar warblers that flit around the yard, perch on the feeder, and bring music and beauty to our daily lives. An American Goldfinch decked out in bright summer plummage, a robin's nest with a clutch of blue eggs, a Northern Cardinal perched on a snow-covered branch. Plus woodpeckers, jays, meadowlarks, sparrows, orioles, and jewel-like hummingbirds. In addition to the daily featured birds, one species is celebrated in depth each month, with a large photograph and detailed text.
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Price: $15.95
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Sale: $10.85
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Manufacturer: New Leaf Distributing Company
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Vladimir Megre
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Publisher: New Leaf Distributing Company
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Edition: 2nd
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Dewey Decimal Number: 158
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Publication Date: 2008-06-15
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Reading Level: 264
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Description: "Anastasia", the first book of the Ringing Cedars Series, tells the story of entrepreneur Vladimir Megre's trade trip to the Siberian taiga in 1995, where he witnessed incredible spiritual phenomena connected with sacred 'ringing cedar' trees. He spent three days with a woman named Anastasia who shared with him her unique outlook on subjects as diverse as gardening, child-rearing, healing, Nature, sexuality, religion and more. This wilderness experience transformed Vladimir so deeply that he abandoned his commercial plans and, penniless, went to Moscow to fulfil Anastasia's request and write a book about the spiritual insights she so generously shared with him. True to her promise this life-changing book, once written, has become an international best-seller and has touched hearts of millions of people world-wide.
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Price: $14.95
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Sale: $8.29
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Manufacturer: Collins
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Conn Iggulden::Hal Iggulden
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Publisher: Collins
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Dewey Decimal Number: 790.1922
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Publication Date: 2008-05-01
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Reading Level: 224
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Description: A pocket-sized book of wisdom based on the bestselling phenomenon, The Dangerous Book for Boys, this portable edition includes some favorite activities from the original book, along with some even more dangerous new ones! With everything from how to win at poker, to how to make a paper hat, from skipping stones to writing a note in secret ink, the Pocket Book of things to do will appeal to all men and boys with an appetite for danger!
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Price: $16.95
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Sale: $10.14
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Manufacturer: Alaska Northwest Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Sam Keith::Richard Proenneke
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Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
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Edition: 26th Anniversary ed.
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Dewey Decimal Number: 917.984
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Publication Date: 2003-06-01
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Reading Level: 224
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Description: To live in a pristine land . . . roam the wilderness . . . build a home. . . . Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. Here is a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.
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Price: $14.95
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Sale: $9.08
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Manufacturer: Light-Beams Publishing
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Barry Kane::Tracy Kane
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Publisher: Light-Beams Publishing
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 590
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Publication Date: 2006-06-01
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Reading Level: 56
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Description: Take a peek! Just turn these pages and discover a world filled with whimsical habitats constructed from natural materials. The idea is to entice a fairy to stop by for a visit. From rustic dwellings to fairy mansions, these small structures are appearing in woods, parks, backyard gardens and even at the beach. But beware! Building fairy houses can be addictive for all ages. Symptoms include exploring the outdoors, being creative, sparking the imagination and discovering Nature s enchantment. You know you re really hooked when you start building fairy houses ... everywhere!
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Price: $24.99
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Sale: $15.82
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Manufacturer: Gun Digest Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Massad Ayoob
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Publisher: Gun Digest Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 799
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Publication Date: 2008-09-22
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Reading Level: 256
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Description: In addition to tactical aspects of self-defense, practical information like choosing the right firearm and ammunition, used gun purchases, and all legal aspects of self-defense with a gun are also extensively covered in this complete and authoritative look at concealed carry.
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Price: $7.99
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Sale: $3.71
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Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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Author: James Herriot
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Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Edition: 1st
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Dewey Decimal Number: 636.089092
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Publication Date: 1998-04-15
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Reading Level: 448
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Description: Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants-- four-legged and otherwise-- with the world's best-loved animal doctor.For over 25 years-- since All Creatures Great and Small was first published-- readers have delighted to the storytelling genius of James Herriot, the Yorkshire veterinarian whose fascinating vignettes brim with the wonder of life, animal and human.Whether struggling mightily to position a calf for birthing, or comforting a lonely old man whose beloved dog and only companion has died, Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet perfectly depict the wonderful relationship between man and animal-- and they intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion , and love of life are truly inspiring.
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