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1. Guinness World Records 2012
Guinness World Records 2012
by Guinness World Records
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4.7
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Guinness World Records
September 13, 2011
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Q&A with Barrington Irving Barrington Irving is the Guinness World Record holder for "Youngest Person to Fly Solo Around the World." How did you come up with the idea of flying solo across the world? I ... Read more

2. Go the F**k to Sleep
Go the F**k to Sleep
by Adam Mansbach
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4.1
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Akashic Books
June 14, 2011
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"* 'Total genius.' - Jonathan Lethem, father of two, author of MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN * 'A children's book for grown-ups! I really did laugh out loud-hilarious!' - David Byrne, father of one, musician, artist * 'This is the most honest children's book ever wr... Read more

3. Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well
Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well
by Billy Graham
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4.5
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Thomas Nelson
October 18, 2011
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"I never thought I would live to be this old."In this moving narrative, Billy Graham once again takes up the pen not only to share his personal experience of growing older but also teach us some important lessons on how to view our time here on Earth. He says that ... Read more

4. Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible: The New Classic Guide to Delicious Dishes with More Than 300 Recipes
Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible: The New Classic Guide to Delicious Dishes with More Than 300 Recipes
by Melissa Clark
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4.2
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Simon & Schuster
October 11, 2011
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"This omnibus is [Paula] Deen's answer to The Joy of Cooking . . . an honorable addition to the field." —Publishers Weekly... Read more

5. The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine
The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine
by America's Test Kitchen
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4.6
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Cook's Illustrated
October 1, 2011
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Cook's Illustrated Magazine has stood the test of time and distinguished itself among the pack by having a singular focus--developing recipes that work the first time and every time; it's as simple as that. For the first time since the magazine's inception... Read more

6. The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears
by Mark Batterson
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4.6
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Zondervan
December 13, 2011
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According to Pastor Mark Batterson in his book, The Circle Maker, 'Drawing prayer circles around our dreams isn't just a mechanism whereby we accomplish great things for God. It's a mechanism whereby God accomplishes great things in us.' Do you ever sense... Read more

7. Goodnight iPad: a Parody for the next generation
Goodnight iPad: a Parody for the next generation
by Ann Droyd
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Blue Rider Press
October 27, 2011
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In a bright buzzing room, in the glow of the moon-and iPhones and Androids and Blackberries too-it is time to say goodnight... Modern life is abuzz. There are huge LCD WiFi HD TVs and Facebook requests and thumbs tapping texts and new viral clips of cats ... Read more

8. Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week
Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week
by Joel Osteen
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4.4
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FaithWords
September 13, 2011
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The title comes from research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Pastor Joel Osteen writes how we can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week.... Read more

9. Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey
Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey
by Bob McCabe
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4.9
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Harper Design
October 25, 2011
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A Look Inside Harry Potter Page to Screen Click on the images below to open larger versions.... Read more

10. Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets
Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets
by Anne Burrell
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4.5
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Clarkson Potter
October 4, 2011
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Sample Recipe from Cook Like a Rock Star: Peperonata with Goat Cheese Serves: 6 to 8 Time: about 30 minutes Mise en place: Extra virgin olive oil 2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice Pinch ... Read more

11. LADY GAGA x TERRY RICHARDSON
LADY GAGA x TERRY RICHARDSON
by Lady Gaga
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4.6
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Grand Central Publishing
November 22, 2011
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Photos from LADY GAGA x TERRY RICHARDSON (Click on Images to Enlarge)... Read more

12. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Strikingly True
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Strikingly True
by Geoff Tibballs
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4.8
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Ripley Publishing
September 13, 2011
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"This rollicking collection of "strange stories from around the globe" includes a castle made of ice, a monster bug, the world's tallest teen, great escapes, feats of endurance and hundreds of other oddities. A lot of fun, with great color photos." -- The Sacramento Bee / sacbee.com"The book rocks ... Read more

13. Good Eats 3: The Later Years
Good Eats 3: The Later Years
by Alton Brown
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5.0
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Stewart, Tabori & Chang
September 27, 2011
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As Good Eats enjoys its 14th season on the Food Network, its popularity continues unabated. Fans can’t get enough of Alton Brown’s wildly inventive, science-geeky, food-loving spirit. It’s no wonder, then, that the first two volumes in STC’s Good Eats series were New York Times bestsellers. Like Volumes 1 ... Read more

14. Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats
Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats
by Bakerella
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4.7
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Chronicle Books
September 8, 2010
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15. Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food
Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food
by Jacques Pepin
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4.1
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
October 18, 2011
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Fall into Cooking Featured Recipe from Jacques Pepin’s Essential Pepin When the weather gets cooler in the fall, I make soup. I generally cook up a big batch and freeze some for whenever I need it. This one, with sausage, potatoes, and ... Read more