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| Title | ISBN | Review Snippet |
| The Home Decorator's Color and Texture Bible by Adrienne Chinn | 978-1-55407-315-3 | Okay, so nobody's buying a new home these days. But that means making your current digs more easily inhabitable for yourself, if not for others. |
| Figure Skating Today: The Next Wave of Stars by Steve Milton | 978-1-55407-335-1 | My wife introduced me to figure skating back the in early 1980s when Torvill and Dean grabbed the spotlight with their amazing performance in |
| Golf Cures and Fixes: The Instant Improver for Every Single Golf Shot by Steve Newell | 978-1-55407-314-6 | With detailed photographs and solid advice, Steve Newell shows you how to cure many of the toughest problems faced by amateur golfers. The |
| Earth From Space: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum by Andrew K. Johnston | 978-1-55407-291-0 | The WOW factor of this book is gigantic. Its a stunning collection of photographs taken from space presented by the Smithsonian National Air |
| Book of Flight: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum by Judith E. Rinard | 978-1-55407-275-0 | If you've always been in awe of those daring pilots of the 20th Century who brought us from the earliest forms of flying to today's space program, |
| Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe by Robin Kerrod, Carole Stott | 978-1-55407-316-0 | I call it "The Telescope NASA Couldn't Kill". Each page in this book is filled with gorgeous pictures of galaxies and nebulae that span our |
| Skiing and Snowboarding Fitness: Reach Your Potential on the Slopes by Mark Hines | 978-1-55407-323-8 | 'Tis the season to be shushing, and Mark Hines shows you how to best prepare yourself for the slopes with this illustrated guide to exercises |
| The Riding Handbook: The Complete Guide to Safe and Exciting Horseback Riding by Zoe St. Aubyn | 978-1-55407-279-8 | Novice equestrians will certainly appreciate this simple book that teaches the basics of horseback riding from choosing the right equipment |
| Soccer Skills: For Young Players by Ted Buxton | 978-1-55209-329-0 | Middle and high schoolers are sure to enjoy this tutorial on the sport of soccer. After a brief discussion of basic exercises and warm-up drills, |
| Pithy Seedy Pulpy Juicy: Eleven Rhymes with Orange Books in One by Hilary B. Price | 1-5502-2756-4 | Middle and high schoolers are sure to enjoy this tutorial on the sport of soccer. After a brief discussion of basic exercises and warm-up drills, |
| Digital Wildlife Photography by David Tipling | 978-1-55407-305-4 | Author David Tipling divides his attention equally between the artistic and technical issues to teach you about wildlife photography in the digital |
| Snowboarding Skills: The Back-To-Basics Essentials for All Levels by Cindy Kleh | 978-1-55297-626-5 | Growing up in Minnesota, I enjoyed sledding and skating, but I never got into skiing, and snowboarding was after my time. So I can't comment |
| Tom P's Fiddle - A True Texas Tale by Sherri Knight | 978-0-9799120-7-8 | Thomas Powhattan Varnell lived in north central Texas in the late 1800's. It was little more than a decade after the Civil War when there was |
| It's All Chinese to Me: An Illustrated Overview of Culture and Etiquette in China by Pierre Ostrowski, Gwen Penner | 978-0-9784409-4-7 | With the 2008 Olympic Games looming, this book introduces you to China. Brimming with simple pen-and-ink comic book-like illustrations, the |
| Lake Boats: The Enduring Vessels of the Great Lakes by Greg McDonnell | 978-1-55046-463-4 | This glorious coffeetable book tells the story of the giant ships that traverse The Great Lakes and the amazing men that sail on them. The |
| Tom P's Fiddle - A True Texas Tale by Sherri Knight | 0979912075 | Thomas Powhattan Varnell lived in north central Texas in the late 1800's. It was little more than a decade after the Civil War when there was |
| The Storks' Nest: Life and Love in the Russian Countryside by Laura L. Williams | 978-1-55591-629-9 | Americans know so little about Russia, its history, and its people that its always a blessing to find a book that gives readers a fresh perspective |
| On the Nature of Food Allergy by Paul J. Hannaway | 0962179930 | Many families are concerned about food alergies these days. Of course, there have long been issues with pesticides and other contaminants, |
| The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt: Sacred Science and the Mystery of Consciousness by Edward F. Malkowski | 978-1-594-77186-6 | Historical researcher Edward Malkowski brings us a comprehensive study of the amazing connections between the spiritual science of ancient Egypt |
| Pets in America: A History by Katherine C. Grier | 978-0-15-603176-9 | More than most other people, Americans seem to have a special bond with their pets. Whether you're a dog person a cat person, a bird fancier, |
| The New Comedy Writing Step by Step by Gene Perret | 978-1884956-66-9 | As the cliche goes, it all starts with the writing. Gene Perret is an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer of legend. His career includes stints |
| The Portable Writer's Conference: Your Guide to Getting Published by | 978-188495657-7 | Although there are probably more than enough books that purport to help the budding author get published, here's one more for you to consider. |
| Architectural Inspiration: Styles, Details and Sources by Richard Skinulis, Peter Christopher | 978-1-55046-468-9 | Don't let the state of the real estate market deter you from indulging your dreams. In the nearly 500 pages of this mesmerising book, Richard |
| Earth Then and Now: Amazing Images of Our Changing World by Fred Pearce | 978-1-55407-298-9 | The inexorable changes that our world is undergoing is both remarkable and intimidating. We are all aware of the impact of technological advancements |
| Firefly's World of Facts: 2008 Edition by Russell Ash | 978-1-55407-313-9 | My dad would have loved this book. It's a compendium of information from dozens of disciplines of science, culture, and the humanities. It's |
| Hatch's Order of Magnitude by Michael Hatch | 978-1-58297-495-8 | Here's a great book for word lovers - you know, folks who enjoy exploring aspects of language like collective nouns (ie. "murder of crows"). |
| Healing What Hurts by David Y., M.D. Wong, Deborah Mitchell | 978-1-59120-192-2 | One of the most common dilmenas faced by people in our society is when we should see a doctor. That twinge in your left arm could be just muscle |
| The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine by Brigitte Mars | 978-1-59120-1939 | Author Brigitte Mars gives us an encyclopedia of plants and herbs for homeopathic uses. The book starts with a basic description of herbal |
| Natural Supplements for Diabetes by Frank Murray | 978-1-59120-2066 | While science keeps promising that we are on the cusp of a cure for diabetes, those who live with this disease every day are always fighting |
| The Long Embrace: Raymond Chandler and the Woman He Loved by Judith Freeman | 978-0-375-42351-2 | This is a new look at the life of Raymond Chandler, one of the most popular and prolific crime novelists of the 20th Century. The story starts |
| Be a Poet! by | 0-936726-07-5 | Here's a book that wants to let you explore and expand your writing talents to include poetry. Done with a good deal of gentle humor, author |
| Fab Four FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Beatles ... and More! by Stuart Shea, Robert Rodriguez | 978-1-4234-2138-2 | This book is all you'd expect it to be. It's certainly a treasure trove of trivia about The Beatles that chronicles their history from the |
| The History of Choppers: Rollings Sculptures by Rob Wieland | 978-1-58685-732-5 | Thinking of Marlon Brando in "The Wild One", the legendary Steve McQueen in "The Great Escape", and of course, Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper |
| Off The Grid Homes: Case Studies for Sunstainable Living by Lori Ryker | 978-1-58685-689-2 | We're all more energy-concious than ever, and in these days of skyrocketing gasoline prices, it's only natural to want to explore alternatives |
| My Father Was a Crop Duster: The Story of Atwood Crop Dusters by Bert L. Atwood | 978-0-9799287-2-7 | Author Bert Atwood tells the story of how his parents, Bud and Leila, both out of work during the depth of The Great Depression, started to |
| Your Living Family Tree by Gordon Burgett | 978-0-979629549 | Gordon Burgett turns the traditional family tree on its head, having the branches spread upward rather than down. He goes on to explore the |
| Creating Family Harmony Through Tanka by Katsumi Okabe | 1-56167-976-3 | Katsumi Okabe introduces us to a form of Japanese poetry called "tanka". He says that tanka is an expression of the spirit, because poetry |
| The Expansion of Consciousness by Ralph Metzner | 978-1-58790-147-8 | Dr. Ralph Metzner discusses the relationship between consciousness and spirituality in history. As our perception of the two has evolved, the |
| Storm Tactics Handbook by Lin Pardey, Larry Pardey | 978-1-92921-447-1 | The summer months bring violent weather to much of the US, so even though the authors speak of their experiences in the world's oceans, boaters |
| In God's Name: Wisdom From the World's Great Spiritual Leaders by Jules Naudet, Gedeon Naudet | 978-1-4262-0371-8 | National Geographic's legendary photography is showcased in this elegant book that shows people around the world practicing their religion. |
| Visions of Frisco by Satty | 978-1-58790-140-9 | History is passed on in many forms. We naturally focus on traditional history books, of course, but art, music, and folklore make up a significant |
| Poverty and Promise by Cindi Brown | 978-0-9800620-0-7 | Author Cindi Brown takes us on a journey through one of Africa's treasures - Kenya. She shows us the great possibilities of that country as |
| Notable Moments of Women In Music by Jay Warner | 978-1-4234-2951-7 | Jay Werner shows us the history of women in modern popular music. The biographies are woven into a chronological listing of noteable events |
| Wings in the Desert by Amadeo M. Rea | 978-0-8165-2459-4 | Biologist Amadeo M. Rea produced this fascinating study of the O’odham tribes of Arizona and Northwest Mexico and their scientific knowledge |
| The Neanderthal Legacy by Stan Gooch | 978-159477185-9 | Pschologist Stan Gooch brings a combination of science and parapsychology to bear in examining the basis for the theory of evolution. By studying |
| Walt Disney's Imagineering Legends by Jeff Kurtti | 978-078685559-9 | When Walt Disney started to plan Disneyland, he was blessed by having a pool of incredible talent within the Studio and having worked with many |
| Disney Lost and Found by Charles Solomon | 978-142311601-1 | The Disney Studios have a well-earned reputation for their clever and imaginitive artwork, but you really can't appreciate the scope of the |
| Rebel Without Borders by Marc Vachon, FranCois Bugingo | 978-1-55022-786-4 | Author Marc Vachon takes us into the Third World where organizations like Doctors Without Borders do their best to alleviate suffering. This |
| Bravo Fortissimo Glenn Gould by Helen Mesaros, M.D. | 978-1-56167-985-0 | Helen Mesaros presents this marvelous biography of Glenn Gould, the famous piano virtuoso to commemorate his 75th birthday. Fans of classical |
| To Set A Light In Every Tunnel: The Story of A Life by Phyllis D. Grilikhes | 978-1587901454 | Phyllis D. Grilikhes lays out her life in a series of poetic snapshots of her thoughts and emotions. From the memories of her childhood to |
| The Spy's Bedside Book by Graham Greene, Hugh Greene | 978-0-553-38590-8 | Graham Green is well-known for his spy novels such as "The Third Man" and "Our Man In Havana" among others, teamed with his brother Hugh, who |
| The Black White Divide in America by Marlin Foxworth, Ralph Gordon | 978-1587901423 | The authors revisit their work of 40 years ago and still find racism is deeply dividing America. The book presents a history of African Americans |
| The Elements of Style: 50th Anniversary Edition by William Strunk, E. B. White | 978-0-205-63264-0 | What can be said that hasn't already been said many times about this legendary guide to the English language? People usually refer to it as |
| Awesome Grammar (Awesome English) by Becky Burckmyer | 1601630433 | Author Becky Burckmyer gives us a structured set of lessons on English grammar, a subject that seems to get short shrift in today's educational |
| The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland by Alex Wright | 1423109759 | Written by the amazingly talented staff of Disney Imagineering - the people who actually design and build the Disney theme parks, so dubbed |
| Crazy Town: Money. Marriage. Meth. by Sterling R. Braswell | 0967851467 | "Crazy Town" is the true story of a man who marries a woman who is addicted to methamphetamine. The story is intertwined with a history of |
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