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The Art of War
by Sun Tzu
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Sn Tzu wrote this classic treatise on warfare approximately 2500 years ago, during a time of great political uncertainty and sweeping military campaigns. Written simply without fanfare using military scenarios and recommended responses, The Art of War has proven to be inspirational to many people who have applied its theories in every day life. The work provides practical guidance for almost anything that may require strategy and tactics--from business to sports to actual warfare. [Translated fr... more info>>
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My Life in France [Secure]
by Julia Child
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Julia Child was born in Pasadena, California. She was graduated from Smith College and worked for the OSS during World War II in Ceylon and China, where she met Paul Child. After they married they lived in Paris, where she studied at the Cordon Bleu and taught cooking with Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, with whom she wrote the first volume of Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961). In 1963, Boston's WGBH launched The French Chef television series, which made her a national celebrity, e... more info>>
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On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
by Dave Grossman
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The good news is that the vast majority of soldiers is loath to kill in battle. Unfortunately, modern armies, using Pavlovian and operant conditioning, have developed sophisticated ways of overcoming this instinctive aversion. The psychological cost for soldiers, as witnessed by the increase in post-traumatic stress, is devastating. The psychological cost for the rest of us is even more so: contemporary civilian society, particularly the media, replicates the army's conditioning techniques and, ... more info>> (Published: 1995)
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life [Secure]
by Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp
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Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver returns with her first nonfiction narrative that will open your eyes in a hundred new ways to an old truth: You are what you eat. "As the U.S. population made an unprecedented mad dash for the Sun Belt, one carload of us paddled against the tide, heading for the Promised Land where water falls from the sky and green stuff grows all around. We were about to begin the adventure of realigning our lives with our food chain. "Naturally, our first stop was to buy ... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest [Secure]
by Stephen E. Ambrose
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They came together in the summer of 1942. It was as good a rifle company as any in the world. Here is the story of E Company--men who went hungry, froze, and died for each other--from the rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to their disbanding in 1945. Advancing through Europe, the men of Easy Company found the closest brotherhood they'd ever know. (Published: 2002)
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Bliss to You: Trixie's Guide to a Happy Life [Secure]
by Dean Koontz
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Bestselling author Dean Koontz says that his dog, Trixie, changed his life and made him a better, happier person. A 68-pound dog who lived close to the ground, Trixie certainly did cast a long shadow. She first became known outside of her own house (dog-house, that is) as a guest blogger on Dean's website, signing off every entry Life is Good, Bliss to You. Now, in this warm and funny book--as told to Dean Koontz--Trixie once again shares her inspiring outlook on life and reveals the eight steps... more info>>
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Bulfinch's Mythology [Secure]
by Thomas Bulfinch
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For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity, Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths, and the age of chivalry have been known. The forerunner of such interpreters as Edith Hamilton and Robert Graves, Thomas Bulfinch wanted to make these stories available to the general reader. A series of private notes to himself grew into one of the single most useful and concise guides to liter... more info>> (Published: 2000)
Words: 150000 - Reading Time: 428-600 min.
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Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing [Secure]
by Elmore Leonard
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"These are the rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story."--Elmore Leonard. For aspiring writers and lovers of the written word, this concise guide breaks down the writing process with simplicity and clarity. From adjectives and exclamation points to dialect and hoopetedoodle, Elmore Leonard explains what to avoid, what to aspire to, and what to do when it sounds like "writing" (rewrit... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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How to Avoid Writer's Hell: The Muse--What a Bitch!
by Faith Bicknell-Brown
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This is book II of a series that addresses most of what there is to know about writing a tight, exciting story. In Laymen's terms and with a touch of irreverent humor, Ms. Bicknell-Brown discusses the writer's muse, unique plots, avoiding stereotypes, character development, the abused comma, excessive adverbs and adjectives, atmosphere, setting, info dumps, the writer's ego, and much more. Watch for book III which will involve more punctuation tips, sentence structure, character point of view, k... more info>> (Published: 2008)
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, from Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning [Secure]
by Jonah Goldberg
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"Fascists," "Brownshirts," "jackbooted stormtroopers"--such are the insults typically hurled at conservatives by their liberal opponents. Calling someone a fascist is the fastest way to shut them up, defining their views as beyond the political pale. But who are the real fascists in our midst? Liberal Fascism offers a startling new perspective on the theories and practices that define fascist politics. Replacing conveniently manufactured myths with surprising and enlightening research, Jonah Gol... more info>>
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One Perfect Op: An Insider's Account of the Navy SEAL Special Warfare Teams [Secure]
by Dennis Chalker, Kevin Dockery
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No elite military commando unit since the darkest days of Korea and Vietnam has a more storied history than the U.S. Navy SEALs, a stealth fighting force legendary for its abilities to wage covert war on sea, air, and land. Now former SEAL Command Master Chief Dennis "Snake" Chalker takes us deep inside the celebrated SEAL Team Six for an astonishing, firsthand look at the formation, preparation, and deployment of a crack detachment meticulously trained for an ongoing mission that has become es... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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Telling Lies for Fun and Profit: A Manual for Writers [Secure]
by Lawrence Block
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"I would urge other writers, at whatever point in their careers, to take the time to read this indispensable handbook.... Telling Lies for Fun and Profit should be a permanent part of every writer's library."--From the Introduction by Sue Grafton. Characters refusing to talk? Plot plodding along? Where do good ideas come from anyway? In this wonderfully practical volume, two-time Edgar Award-winning novelist Lawrence Block takes an inside look at writing as a craft and as a career. From studying... more info>>
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The Cheater's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance For Publication and Profit
by Morgan Hawke
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The difference between Fiction and Reality? Fiction has to make sense. There are lots of Creative Writing books out there. This isn't one of them. There is very little that is actually creative about writing for profit. The trick to NOT getting burned-out writing professionally--figure out what the market is asking for, then Bend the Rules to make YOUR vision come through anyway! And that's what this little volume is all about--bending the rules to suit yourself, while satisfying your bank accou... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Becoming Your Own Critique Partner
by Jane Toombs, Janet Lane Walters
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An indispensable guide to self-editing, written by two veteran writers who share more than 63 years of experience in the art of polishing a manuscript. For the beginner, it is both a reference book and a tutorial, painlessly teaching the craft of writing along with the art of writing. For the more experienced, it offers a checklist for ensuring the final draft is as well-honed as possible. (Published: 2006) EPPIE Award Winner
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Burn This Book [Secure]
by Toni Morrison
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Published in conjunction with the PEN American Center, Burn This Book is a powerful collection of essays that explore the meaning of censorship and the power of literature to inform the way we see the world, and ourselves.
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Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention [Secure]
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. The author's objective is to offer an understanding of what leads to these moments, be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab, so that knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on 100 interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists to politicians and business leaders, poets and artists, as well as his 30 years of research on the subject, Csikszentmihalyi use... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip ... with Recipes! [Secure]
by Guy Fieri
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Food Network star Guy Fieri takes you on a tour of America's most colorful diners, drive-ins, and dives in this tie-in to his enormously popular television show, complete with recipes, photos, and memorabilia. Packed with Guy's iconic personality, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives follows his hot-rod trips around the country, mapping out the best places most of us have never heard of. From digging in at legendary burger joint the Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, California, baking Peanut Pie from Virginia D... more info>>
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Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs [Secure]
by Karen Halligan
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For the more than 73 million dogs and 90 million cats in the United States, Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know is the "go to" book for their owners and caregivers in need of easy-to-understand, expert advice on helping pets of any age stay healthy and remain a loving family member for years to come. One of the country's most respected and leading authorities on preventive health care for pets, Doc Halligan provides a commonsense, practical approach to keeping your pet happy, healthy... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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EMT: Rescue
by Pat Ivey
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These are the trying true stories of the mobile emergency medical technicians that often are the only thing standing between anyone of us and death. Author Pat Ivey uses her extensive first hand experiences and an unflinching eye for drama and detail to bring us the unheard tales of heroism and courage of the EMT units. She takes us into a hidden world of children in need, women seeking shelter from the storm of abuse and the realities of industrial accidents. A simple car crash turns into a Her... more info>> (Published: 1993)
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex Changes But Were Afraid to Ask
by Janis Morgan Stevens
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Non-technical, straight from the shoulder guide to getting a sex change! If you're someone, or know someone, who has always felt they were born in the wrong kind of body and should have been a woman, this is the one book you should read. Based on five years of research, it walks you step-by-step through the entire process of transition from male-to-female. The book covers: A SHORT GUIDE TO TRANSGENDER TERMINOLOGY * How to Tell if Someone is a Candidate for Sex Change * How a Therapist Helps Ease... more info>>
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Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea [Secure]
by Michael J. Tougias
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A true story of catastrophe and survival at sea, Fatal Forecast is a spellbinding moment-by-moment account of seventy-two hours in the lives of eight young fishermen, some of whom would never set foot on dry land again. On the morning of November 21, 1980, two small Massachusetts lobster boats set out for Georges Bank, a bountiful but perilous fishing ground 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The National Weather Service had forecast typical fall weather, and the young, rugged crewmen aboard t... more info>>
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How to Avoid Writer's Hell: Your Style? Oh, Hell No!
by Faith Bicknell-Brown
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This is book III of a series that addresses most of what there is to know about writing a tight, exciting story. In Laymen's terms and with a touch of irreverent humor (and her rolled newspaper...mwahaha!), Ms. Bicknell-Brown discusses a new comma dilemma, when to use semi colons and colons, more on participial phrases, dangling participles, infinitives and split infinitives, dialogue tags, alliteration, writing blurbs, and much more. Watch for book IV which will cover writing the dreaded query ... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 11603 - Reading Time: 33-46 min.
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I Have This Nifty Idea ... Now What Do I Do With It?: Presenting Novel Ideas to Book Editors
by Mike Resnick
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This book contains outlines for science fiction and fantasy novels which real authors (new and old) used to sell their books to major publishing companies ... actual examples drawn from authors' files, not idealized versions prepared just for a textbook. Whether you're a beginning writer looking to break into novels, an experienced professional seeking new tools and techniques to sell books, or a fan curious about the remarkable thought-processes of some of the great genre writers of our time, y... more info>> (Published: 2002) Hugo Award Nominee
Words: 96210 - Reading Time: 274-384 min.
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In the Beginning: Science Faces God in the Book of Genesis
by Isaac Asimov
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Creation.The beginning of time.The origin of life. In our Western civilization, there are two influential accounts of beginnings. One is the Biblical account, compiled more than two thousand years ago by Judean writers who based much of their thinking on the Babylonian astronomical lore of the day. The other is the account of modern science, which, in the last century, has slowly built up a coherent picture of how it all began. Both represent the best thinking of their times, and in this line-by... more info>> (Published: 1980)
Words: 72569 - Reading Time: 207-290 min.
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In the Land of White Death [Secure]
by Valerian Albanov, Jon Krakauer, David Roberts
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In 1912, six months after Robert Falcon Scott and four of his men came to grief in Antarctica, a thirty-two-year-old Russian navigator named Valerian Albanov embarked on an expedition that would prove even more disastrous. In search of new Arctic hunting grounds, Albanov's ship, the Saint Anna, was frozen fast in the pack ice of the treacherous Kara Sea-a misfortune grievously compounded by an incompetent commander, the absence of crucial nautical charts, insufficient fuel, and inadequate provis... more info>> (Published: 2001)
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