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State of Fear»rank: 815483by: Michael Crichton
: :Another bestselling thriller from the author of Jurassic Park and Prey The 'Crichton effect' -- this term has come to signify the distinctive blend of fear, fantasy, and authentic cutting-edge science driving the blockbuster novels of Michael Crichton. Hailed as 'the father of the techno-thriller', Crichton boasts an impressive history of global bestsellers -- from The Andromeda Strain to Jurassic Park to Prey -- that explore the frightening possibilities of breakthrough research led astray by abuse and corruption. Drawing on his past as a Harvard Medical School student and his ongoing study of the world of technology, Crichton's gripping fiction is grounded in scientific fact culled from the latest academic ... |
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life»rank: 20877by: Steve Martin
: :The Emmy and Grammy Award-winner's candid, spectacularly amusing memoir of his years in stand-upIn the mid-seventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. Born Standing Up is, in his own words, the story of 'why I did stand-up and why I walked away.'At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott's Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week. The story ... |
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)»rank: 494019by: J. K. Rowling
: :Book 6 in the Harry Potter seriesA New York Times BestsellerIn the fifth and most recent book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last chapter, titled 'The Second War Begins,' started: 'In a brief statement Friday night, Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge confirmed that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has returned to this country and is active once more. 'It is with great regret that I must confirm that the wizard styling himself Lord -- well, you know who I mean -- is alive among us again,' said Fudge.' Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes up the story of Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ... |
The Definitive Book of Body Language»rank: 114894by: Barbara Pease
: :From the book that's sold 4 million copies in 17 languages, internationally renowned body language expert Allan Pease tells you how to 'read the thoughts' of friends, business colleagues, and partners. Using real-life situations Allan and Barbara Pease let you into the secrets of human behaviour from courtship, party situations, business interviews and many other day to day situations. |
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The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century»rank: 2376211by: Alex Ross
: :The scandal over modern music has not died down. While modern paintings by Picasso and Pollock sell for a hundred million or more, shocking musical works from Stravinsky's Rite of Spring onward still send ripples of unease through audiences. Yet the influence of modern sound can be felt everywhere. Alex Ross, the brilliant music critic for the New Yorker, shines a bright light on this secret world and shows how it has pervaded every corner of twentieth century life.The Rest Is Noise takes the listener inside the labyrinth of modern sound, from turn-of-the-century Vienna to bohemian Paris, from Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Russia to downtown New York in the sixties ... |
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone»rank: 325904by: J. K. Rowling
: : Here is a very special edition of the book that started it all: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Shortly after publication, J.K. Rowling's debut became a runaway bestselling award winner, and each new title in the sequence has all but created riots in the streets, as delirious fans chomp at the bit for the latest escapades of Harry Potter and his cohorts. For the true devotee of the series, this collector's edition is a must. Gold foil stamping on an embossed leather cover marks the book as a bona fide treasure. Most exciting of all is a previously unpublished sketch of Harry by Rowling herself! Don't miss this ... |
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My Sister's Keeper»rank: 3116697by: Jodi Picoult
: :'A major decision about me is being made, and no one's bothered to ask the one person who most deserves it to speak her opinion.' The only reason Anna was born was to donate her cord blood cells to her older sister. And though Anna is not sick, she might as well be. By age thirteen, she has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, and shots so that her sister, Kate, can somehow fight the leukemia that has plagued her since she was a child. Anna was born for this purpose, her parents tell her, which is why they love her even more. But now that she has reached an age of ... |
Inkheart»rank: 5846477by: Cornelia Funke
: :From the author of the sensational New York Times bestseller The Thief Lord comes a thrilling new adventure about magic and self-discovery.Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a bookbinder. But her father has a deep secret--he possesses an extraordinary magical power. One day a mysterious stranger arrives who seems linked to her father's past. Who is this sinister character and what does he want? Suddenly Meggie is involved in a breathless game of escape and intrigue as her father's life is put in danger. Will she be able to save him in time?Includes an excerpt from Inkspell, the sequel to Inkheart, read by Brendan Fraser. Review:Meggie’s ... |
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Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition»rank: 305187by: Guy Kawasaki
: :Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki, the author of the bestselling The Art of the Start, has compiled his best wit, wisdom, and contrarian opinions to show listeners how to ignore fads and foolishness while sticking to commonsense practices. |
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff»rank: 37253from: Simon & Schuster Audio
: :LEAD A FULLER, RICHER LIFE WITH LESS STUFF.When you think of what it will take to clean your house, are you so overwhelmed you throw up your hands and cry, 'It's all too much'? If somewhere along the way you've simply lost the ability to keep your home organized and clutter-free, then It's All Too Much has the solution you've been searching for.Peter Walsh, the organizational guru from TLC's hit show Clean Sweep, shares his proven system for letting go of your emotional and physical clutter so that you can create a happier, more stress-free home and life. With his trademark humor and insight, Peter guides you step-by-step through the ... |