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American Psychological Association
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
by American Psychological Association (Paperback)

Softcover version of the authorship and style manual for researchers, practitioners, and students of psychology and other behavioral and social sciences. Includes new features on contemporary language issues and publishing standards.

Guinness World Records
Guinness: World Records 2009 (Guinness World Records)
by Guinness (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-09-16)

Guinness World Records 2009 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world. This year, we've created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. And the 2009 edition will have two gatefold spreads and over 20 pages of special records all with 3-D photos, which can be viewed with enclosed 3-D glasses!! Combined with a new, research-tested, eye-catching cover, over 1,000 new records and 100% new photos, this year's edition once again sets out to be the best Guinness World Records book ever!!

Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
by Penguin Books Ltd (Paperback)

Merriam-Webster
The official scrabble players dictionary
by Merriam-Webster (Paperback)

New Fourth Edition! Specially designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Visually Handicapped (NAVH). More than 100,000 playable two- to eight-letter words including 4,000 new entries. Ideal for recreational use. Includes variant spellings for game players in Canada. Endorsed by the National SCRABBLE® Association.

World Almanac Books
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009
by World Almanac (Paperback)

New for 2009—The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes the complete 2008 U.S. election results, and World Series statistics. Every family needs this New York Times best-selling reference book. The World Almanac is the #1 best-selling American reference book of all time. It is the source for essential and authoritative facts for entertainment, reference and learning. The book contains thousands of facts and statistics that aren’t publicly available which are sourced and double-checked by the staff of World Almanac experts. The 2008 Edition spent 12 weeks on the NYT Bestseller list reaching #2; 10 weeks on the USA Today Bestseller List reaching #51; and 9 weeks on the Book Sense List reaching a high of #11.   Features in The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009:  ·         The World at a Glance: The most fascinating facts of the past year in science, economics,     sports, arts and media, and more·         Election 2008 Coverage and Results: ...

CC The New York Times
The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages: 1851-2008
by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (Hardcover)

This stunning and cutting-edge package provides access to the world as reflected in its most influential and respected newspaper. From wars and political assassinations to social movements and space exploration, all the news that is fit to print—or download—can be found in this extraordinary book-and-DVD set.More than 300 of the most significant New York Times front pages have been carefully selected and beautifully reproduced in the book. Read the headlines and stories covering such world-changing events as Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Ten foldouts present twenty key front pages at their magnificent full size. News summaries throughout highlight the most significant events of each era and put the front pages into a historical context. Seventeen insightful essays by prominent Times writers comment on ...

Stephen Windwalker
The Complete User's Guide to the Amazing Amazon Kindle
by Harvard Perspectives Press (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-08-28)

Join 30,000 other Kindle owners who have unlocked all the pleasures to Kindle ownership by downloading Stephen Windwalker's premier guide for Kindle owners. This full-length book is over 50,000 words -- the equivalent of 192 'print on paper' pages -- but it is a snap to navigate with a link-enabled table of contents and a detailed, link-enabled FAQ section. There is also a paperback version available for prospective Kindle owners. Windwalker's guide was the first book about the Kindle for Kindle users, and it remains the gold standard. If you are trying to make a decision about which Kindle guide is right for you, be sure to try a free sample of this book on your Kindle by clicking on the yellow button above. Once you've checked the table of contents and seen the extensive reach of the information provided by Windwalker as well as its ease of navigation and clear writing style, your decision will be a snap. Written for serious readers as well as early adopters and 'gadget heads', ...

Matthew Stein
When Technology Fails (Revised & Expanded): A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency
by Chelsea Green Publishing (Paperback)

There’s never been a better time to “be prepared.” Matthew Stein’s comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live “green” in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe.When Technology Fails covers the gamut. You’ll learn how to start a fire and keep warm if you’ve been left temporarily homeless, as well as the basics of installing a renewable energy system for your home or business. You’ll learn how to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure, as well as practical information for dealing with water-quality issues even when the public tap water is still flowing. You’ll learn alternative techniques for ...

Ansel Adams 2009 Wall Calendar
by Ansel Adams (Calendar)

The latest edition of the Ansel Adams wall calendar reproduces, in impeccably printed duotone, thirteen breathtaking images by the master photographer, chosen to reflect the changing seasons. With a mix of well-known and less familiar photographs of the American West, this splendid calendar will delight loyal fans of the previous twenty-four calendars, as well as attract new buyers.

Bill Bryson
A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Random House Large Print (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2003-05-06)

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