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The making of Second Life : notes from the new world
Wagner James Au.
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xxii, 274 p. ; 24 cm.
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Maps and legends : reading and writing along the borderlands
Michael Chabon.
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222 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
A series of linked essays in praise of reading and writing, with subjects running from ghost stories to comic books, Sherlock Holmes to Cormac McCarthy. Throughout, Chabon energetically argues for a return to the thrilling, chilling origins of storytelling, rejecting the false walls around "serious" literature in favor of a wide-ranging affection.
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The mature mind : the positive power of the aging brain
Gene D. Cohen.
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xxiii, 232 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Based on the latest studies of the brain, as well as moving stories of men and women in the second half of life, this text reveals how the mind creates new opportunities for positive change throughout adult life. That growth can be jump-started at any age and under any circumstances, actively building brain reserves and new possibilities.
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Maya Angelou : a glorious celebration
by Marcia Ann Gillespie, Rosa Johnson Butler and Richard A. Long.
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191 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
An unusual and irresistible look at Maya Angelou's life as well as her myriad interests and accomplishments by the people who know her best--her longtime friends Marcia Ann Gillespie and Richard Long, and her niece Rosa Johnson Butler. Features over 150 sepia portraits, family photographs, and letters.
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McMafia : a journey through the global criminal underworld
Misha Glenny.
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xvi, 375 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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Millionaire by thirty : the quickest path to early financial independence
Douglas R. Andrew, Emron D. Andrew, and Aaron R. Andrew.
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xiv, 238 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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A mirror garden
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian and Zara Houshmand.
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322 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
In Persia in 1924, when a child still had to worry about hostile camels in the bazaar, the extraordinary and irresistible Monir was born. From the enchanted basement storeroom where she played as a girl to the penthouse high above New York City where she would someday live, this is the story of her life as an artist, a wife and mother, a collector, and an Iranian. Born an adventurer and a tomboy, the mischievous girl becomes a spirited young woman defiant of tradition: traveling to America during World War II; training as an artist; escaping a disastrous marriage; and learning to support herself and her baby, before an Iranian of royal descent whisks her back to Tehran for her second wedding. Home again, Monir discovers the neglected folk arts of far-flung regions and explores her own creative impulse. She throws parties and delights in road trips in the decades before the rise of radical fundamentalism forces her to leave everything behind and begin a new life in New York.--From publisher description.
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The most decadent diet ever!
Devin Alexander ; with a foreword by Kate Geagan ; photography by Theresa Raffetto.
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x, 230 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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A nation of wimps : the high cost of invasive parenting
Hara Estroff Marano.
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307 p. ; 25 cm.
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Neris and India's idiot-proof diet : a weight-loss plan for real womens
India Knight and Neris Thomas ; illustrations by Neris Thomas.
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253 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
A comprehensive weight loss guide shares anecdotes and scientific information about nutrition while outlining a program that augments a high-protein and low-carb diet with moderate quantites of favorite foods.
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Never give in : battling cancer in the Senate
Arlen Specter ; with Frank J. Scaturro.
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xi, 270 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
"This is not simply the memoir of a cancer survivor. Nor is it just the memoir of a respected senator. This is an unprecedented glimpse into a man who is both. It is inspiration for people of all political persuasions, of how to persevere and succeed - despite what the doctors may say, despite what the tests might show." "In early 2004, Senator Specter was in the midst of a grueling primary race, facing significant opposition from the right as he worked to win his party's nomination to run for reelection for his Pennsylvania Senate seat. It would be the most difficult election in his quarter-century career in the Senate. Following on its heels were two more challenges - the general election race and opposition to his elevation as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, his lifelong ambition. He overcame all three challenges in time for his seventy-fifth birthday." "But exhaustion and fatigue - initially thought to be the aftereffects of months of vigorous campaigning - were found to be far more serious. After a series of tests and consultation with several doctors, Specter was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, Stage IVB, the most advanced stage." "He had received death sentences before and lived to tell about it. To Senator Specter, this diagnosis was another challenge. After all, he still had a job to do." "His cancer treatments came as he reached the height of his power - surrounded by political storms that polarized Washington and threatened to shut the Senate down. His leadership positions made it his job to manage Supreme Court nominations and public-health appropriations as he faced his own illness. He had fought on public-health issues for years, but now it added potency to the message that the messenger was ailing himself." "The phrase "Never give in" became Specter's mantra, invoking the famous words from Winston Churchill in his own battle with cancer. This moving book describes the treatment the Senator received and offers his advice on how to handle the side effects (both visible and private), deal with hair loss, and, of course, maintain a nearly daily squash regimen. So, how does one move forward when faced with mortality? It's simple. Work."--BOOK JACKET.
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Note by note : a celebration of the piano lesson
Tricia Tunstall.
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vii, 214 p. ; 23 cm.
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