20080927

The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy: A. Christine Harris: Books

Author:A. Christine Harris


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Whether this is pregnancy number 1 or number 10, nothing makes it easier to connect with a growing baby than knowing exactly what magical development is happening every day. Filling the need for practical information, medical data, emotional and spiritual fuel, and even "pregnancy trivia," The Pregnancy Journal is easily one of the best books available for a woman or couple expecting a baby. The journal contains about half a page of information for each day from conception through delivery. Nutrition, how to avoid discomforts associated with pregnancy, childbirth customs in other cultures, and practical parenting tips are among the topics touched on. Many days in the journal have a great section called "Did You Know"; for example, from Day 49: "The baby's arms at this point are only as long as this printed 1." At the bottom of each page is a quote from a literary or historical figure; some are sentimental, some pithy, some humorous, all inspiring. The information and quotes seem to invite musings and speculation on the miracle unfolding inside the womb; there is some space for recording data and thoughts, but if you want to write more than just a few lines every few days, you might want to have a blank journal to accompany The Pregnancy Journal. The format of this book makes it much more manageable andinviting than most books on pregnancy, and the information is made even more accessibleby the inclusion of a glossary/subject index in the back. Don't wait until the shower to give this excellent resource and thoughtful gift--moms-to-be will want to have it from the very beginning. --Katherine Ferguson
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Since its publication in 1996, this definitive journal for expectant families has sold over a million copies. Author A. Christine Harris brings a revised and thoroughly updated edition to today s parents-to-be. Still featuring daily entries, a personalized timeline, and pregnancy glossary, the revised edition provides a clearer picture of the baby's in-utero development and the latest advice about giving a growing baby every advantage prior to birth.








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BodyMinder Workout and Exercise Journal (A Fitness Diary): F. E. Wilkins: Books

Author:F. E. Wilkins


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Review

BodyMinder is easy-to-use, fits nicely in a gym bag; a good choice for anyone who wants a little extra motivation. -- About Exercise.com, February 2004

Our sincere thanks for your tremendous contribution (of BodyMinders) to this year's Emmy Performer Nominee gift bags. Splendid! -- Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Fall 2003

The BodyMinder (pictured) has spacious daily pages for tracking reps, sets, etc. -- Muscle Mag International, June 2003

The BodyMinder helps by encouraging you to record your exercise...meet your fitness goals once and for all! -- Short Hairstyles, September 2003




Product Description

The BODYMINDER is the ultimate physical fitness diary. With a focus on workouts, it can also be used to keep track of any and all other exercise.Each "day" consists of two pages with an organized, easy-to-use layout for recording workout details...from equipment %26 settings, to reps %26 sets, to difficulty level, to heart rate, to muscle groups, and more. There is also space for listing the details of other (non-gym) exercise...from walking the dog, to playing a sport, to dancing up a storm! In addition, each day's meals can be recorded as well as any vitamins or supplements taken.The 224-page book is spiral bound with a durable leatherette cover. There are 91 days' worth of daily records and thirteen Weekly Schedule forms to help you keep on track. Other sections include food counts on over 100 common foods, heart and blood pressure range charts, progress charts, personal game scores, fitness expenses, and more. In the back there is a vinyl pocket for holding photos, notes, cards, etc.The BODYMINDER is compatible with virtually all popular exercise and fitness plans and can, indeed, be your key to reaching and maintaining your fitness goals.
































































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Amy Butler's Little Stitches: Amy Butler, Colin McGuire: Books

Author:Amy Butler


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In this lavishly illustrated collectiondesigner Amy Butler presents 20 charmingcontemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. There's a snuggly wrap blanketimaginative plush toysbright diaper bagshandy travel bibsand much more. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use%26#xF3;7 pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover while lay-flatspiral binding makes for easy reference while sewing. Beautiful photos inspirewhile illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. Amy also shares tips on choosing baby-friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive techniques sectionglossaryand resource guide. With her eye for detail and her signature fine craftsmanshipAmy has created a delightful offering of handcrafted keepsakes sure to be cherished by generations to come.
































































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Madonna: 2009 Wall Calendar: Signatures Network: Books

Author:Signatures Network


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Mom's Family Calendar 2009: Sandra Boynton: Books

Author:Sandra Boynton


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A superstar, just like Mom herself. What is it about this bestselling calendar? Is it those irresistible cows, hippos, chicks, penguins, and piggies skipping and prancing through the pages? Or is it the innovative and ultra-practical wall-calendar-meets-planner format? Yes...and yes! It's the whole package: a calendar that looks great and is indispensable for families on the go. Mom%26#8217;s starts in September and runs 16 full months. Spreads feature an oversized, vertical grid with five columns across (one for each family member) and the days of the month running down the left side. With just a glance, Mom and Dad can see who is doing what, and when. Includes a new drop-down storage pocket, plus 500 stickers and a write-on, wipe-off magnetic phone list for the fridge.




About the Author

Sandra Boynton has been a bestselling Workman author for 25 years. She's written the New York Times bestseller Chocolate: The Consuming Passion,the national (and New York Times) bestselling musical for the whole family, Philadelphia Chickens, the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series (led by Barnyard Dance!),and the one-of-a-kindGrunt, the sublime collection of Pigoroian chant. All told, her books for Workman have over 8.6 million copies in print, a number that will already be out-of-date when you read this. She lives with her family in western Connecticut.
































































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Cute Overload Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Color Page-A-Day(r) Calendars): Meg Frost: Books

Author:Meg Frost


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%26quot;Omigosh%26#8212;so cute!%26quot; (The Boston Globe). Introducing a brand-new calendar based on the phenomenally popular, award-winning blog%26#8212;with the singular mission of scouring the Web for %26quot;only the finest in cute imagery%26quot;%26#8212;anointed %26quot;#1 MOOD LIFTER%26quot; in Time magazine's %26quot;50 Coolest Websites%26quot; issue. Cute Overload features day after day of sheer animal adorability: wiggly-nosed bunny rabbits, palm-size puppies, kittens mimicking human traits, fuzzy chicks, koalas, baby pandas, the occasional hedgehog, and The Rules of Cuteness, including #5: Fisheye lens + baby animal is always cute and #10: If you haven't grown into your feet yet, it's cute. Accompanied by a pitch-perfect, smart caption, every picture is guaranteed to elicit an %26quot;awww.%26quot; Truly, %26quot;The Gold Standard of Cute%26quot; (Wonkette).




From the Back Cover

A nonstop parade of utter cuteness, adapted from the outlandishly adorable website anointed %26ldquo;#1 Mood Lifter%26rdquo; by Time magazine and praised by The Boston Globe as %26ldquo;Omigosh%26mdash;so cute!%26rdquo; Here are wiggly nosed bunny rabbits, fuzzy chicks, snuggly squirrels, roly-poly hamsters, baby pandas, the occasional hedgehog, and, of course, kittens and puppies galore. So many little tongues, soft paws, perky tails, furrowed brows. And those %26lsquo;tocks! Accompanied by a smart, pitch-perfect caption, each full-color photograph is guaranteed to make your day. Includes The Rules of Cuteness (#37: If you tilt your head to the side, it%26rsquo;s cute).








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The Belly Book: A Nine-Month Journal for You and Your Growing Belly (Potter Style): Amy Krouse Rosenthal: Books

Author:Amy Krouse Rosenthal


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Before you get to meet your baby, you spend a swell (so to speak) nine months getting acquainted with your growing belly. The first pregnancy journal devoted 100% to you and your belly, The Belly Book is organized by trimester and includes pages for %26#8220;time-lapse%26#8221; belly photos and ultrasound images, as well as prompts for writing about morning sickness, food cravings, maternity clothes you never want to see again, and much more.

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20080926

DietMinder Personal Food & Fitness Journal (A Food and Exercise Diary): F. E. Wilkins: Books

Author:F. E. Wilkins


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Review

"...take action by tracking what you eat in a food log such as the DietMinder Food %26 Fitness Journal." -- Woman's Day, March 2003

"By keeping you accountable, the DietMinder Personal Food %26 Fitness Journal can help you keep your New Year's resolutions." -- Shape, February 2003

"Enjoy the experience of keeping a journal...try DietMinder's food journal." -- Energy, Jan/Feb 2003

"Keep a food diary and an exercise log." This statement appeared next to a picture of the DietMinder. -- Muscle %26 Fitness Hers, March 2003

"Our favorite food log? The DietMinder Food %26 Fitness Journal." -- Prevention Weight Loss Guide, August 2003

DietMinder is just the ticket to promote a positive change in eating habits for a healthier you. -- Short and Sexy Hairstyles, July 2001

DietMinder provides an easy and organized way to keep track of your routines in this convenient journal. -- American Fitness, January 2001

If you haven't been motivated to keep a food journal before, DietMinder may be just the thing for you. -- Let's Live, April 2001

Reader's question: Can you suggest a good food log? Answer: Our favorite is the DietMinder Food %26 Fitness Journal. -- Prevention Magazine, November 2002

Whether your goal is weight loss, improved health or increased exercise, (DietMinder) can help you stay on target. -- Personal Journaling, June 2001




Product Description

The DietMinder is a deluxe food diary with plenty of room to record quantities and food counts (calories, fat, carbs, protein, etc.) of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. A special area for daily totals makes it easy to see at a glance how you are doing. Each "day" consists of two pages with space for exercise details, too.There are other helpful sections in the book such as the Favorite Foods listing which provides food counts on over 100 common foods and has space to add your own favorite food information. The Goals section of the DietMinder is also important. Here you can list your starting statistics, state your goals, and even paste a "before" picture. This is a great way to stay motivated!The DietMinder can be used with virtually any food or fitness program. It has been proven that keeping a food journal helps people focus and stay more committed to improving their eating habits. It really works!








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2008 CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter (Calorie King): Allan Borushek: Books

Author:Allan Borushek


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Review

the most scientifically reliable, user friendly I have come across in my 15 years of being a Dietitian . --Gail Strong, M.S., R.D. US Naval Hospital




Product Description

The average reader is either trying to lose weight, eat healthier, or reduce health risks such as diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. This reliable, conveniently-sized, portable book provides a quick way to check the calories, carbohydrates and fat content of food and drinks.








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The Going-To-Bed Book: Sandra Boynton: Books

Author:Sandra Boynton


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Amazon.com Review

For a little one who is reluctant to go to bed, sometimes a silly book is just the ticket. And when it comes to silly books, Sandra Boynton is the undisputed queen. In The Going to Bed Book, an ark full of animals watches the sun go down and then prepares for bed. They take a bath ("in one big tub"), find pajamas, brush their teeth, do exercises up on deck (imagine an elephant jumping rope, a moose lifting weights, and a pig doing handstands), and finally say good night.
The moon is high. The sea is deep.
They rock
and rock
and rock
to sleep.
Boynton's inimitable animal characters have graced the pages of scads of picture books over the years. She has an extraordinary knack for knowing what appeals to small children: simple rhymes, goofy animals in goofy settings, and sweet, comforting stories. This book, along with her many other board-book titles (Moo, Baa, La La La!, But Not the Hippopotamus, and others) will surely remain a favorite. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter




Product Description

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.








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The Giver: Lois Lowry: Books

Author:Lois Lowry


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In a world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness and nounemployment, and where every family is happy, 12-year-old Jonas is chosen tobe the community's Receiver of Memories. Under the tutelage of the Elders andan old man known as the Giver, he discovers the disturbing truth about hisutopian world and struggles against the weight of its hypocrisy. Withechoes of Brave New World, inthis 1994 Newbery Medal winner, Lowry examines the idea that people mightfreely choose to give up their humanity in order to create a more stablesociety. Gradually Jonas learns just how costly this ordered and pain-freesociety can be, and boldly decides he cannot pay the price.
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From Publishers Weekly

In the "ideal" world into which Jonas was born, everybody has sensibly agreed that well-matched married couples will raise exactly two offspring, one boy and one girl. These children's adolescent sexual impulses will be stifled with specially prescribed drugs; at age 12 they will receive an appropriate career assignment, sensibly chosen by the community's Elders. This is a world in which the old live in group homes and are "released"--to great celebration--at the proper time; the few infants who do not develop according to schedule are also "released," but with no fanfare. Lowry's development of this civilization is so deft that her readers, like the community's citizens, will be easily seduced by the chimera of this ordered, pain-free society. Until the time that Jonah begins training for his job assignment--the rigorous and prestigious position of Receiver of Memory--he, too, is a complacent model citizen. But as his near-mystical training progresses, and he is weighed down and enriched with society's collective memories of a world as stimulating as it was flawed, Jonas grows increasingly aware of the hypocrisy that rules his world. With a storyline that hints at Christian allegory and an eerie futuristic setting, this intriguing novel calls to mind John Christopher's Tripods trilogy and Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl. Lowry is once again in top form--raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers. Ages 12-14.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Easy Spanish Phrase Book: Over 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Easy Phrase): Dover Publications: Books

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More than 770 basic phrases for everyday use enable you to communicate instantly on a host of topics: health and medical situations; essential services; boat, plane, and train travel; much more.





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Man's Search for Meaning: Viktor E. Frankl: Books

Author:Viktor E. Frankl


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Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl%26#39;s memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of those he treated in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl%26#39;s theory%26mdash;known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos (%26quot;meaning%26quot;)%26mdash;holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.

At the time of Frankl%26#39;s death in 1997, Man%26#39;s Search for Meaning had sold more than 10 million copies in twenty-four languages. A 1991 reader survey by the Library of Congress and the Book-of-the-Month Club that asked readers to name a %26quot;book that made a difference in your life%26quot; found Man%26#39;s Search for Meaning among the ten most influential books in America.

Born in Vienna in 1905 Viktor E. Frankl earned an M.D. and a Ph.D. from the University of Vienna. He published more than thirty books on theoretical and clinical psychology and served as a visiting professor and lecturer at Harvard, Stanford, and elsewhere. In 1977 a fellow survivor, Joseph Fabry, founded the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy. Frankl died in 1997.

Harold S. Kushner is rabbi emeritus at Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts, and the author of several best-selling books, including When Bad Things Happen to Good People.

William J. Winslade is a philosopher, lawyer, and psychoanalyst at the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston.




About the Author

Viktor E. Frankl was professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School until his death in 1997. His twenty-nine books have been translated into twenty-one languages. During World War II, he spent three years in Auschwitz, Dachau, and other concentration camps.
































































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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Judith Viorst, Ray Cruz: Books

Author:Judith Viorst


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Amazon.com Review

%26quot;I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there's gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard and by mistake I dropped my sweater in the sink while the water was running and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.%26quot;So begin the trials and tribulations of the irascible Alexander, who has been earning the sympathy of readers since 1972. People of all ages have terrible, horrible days, and Alexander offers us the cranky commiseration we crave as well as a reminder that things may not be all that bad. As Alexander's day progresses, he faces a barrage of bummers worthy of a country-western song: getting smushed in the middle seat of the car, a dessertless lunch sack, a cavity at the dentist's office, stripeless sneakers, witnessing kissing on television, and being forced to sleep in railroad-train pajamas. He resolves several times to move to Australia.Judith Viorst flawlessly and humorously captures a child's testy temperament, rendering Alexander sympathetic rather than whiny. Our hero's gum-styled hair and peevish countenance are artfully depicted by Ray Cruz's illustrations. An ALA Notable Book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a great antidote to bad days everywhere, sure to put a smile on even the crabbiest of faces. (Ages 5 to 9)
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From Publishers Weekly

Objecting loudly to his family's plans to relocate, the hero of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day "makes a gratifying return," said PW. Ages 5-8.
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Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids: Carol McCloud, David Messing: Books

Author:Carol McCloud


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Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behavior as children see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation, and love. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well being of others and ourselves.
































































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Marked (House of Night, Book 1): PC Cast, Kristin Cast: Books

Author:PC Cast


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From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up%26mdash;In 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres not only exist but are also tolerated by humans. Those whom the creatures "mark" as special enter the House of Night school where they will either become vampyres themselves, or, if their body rejects the change, die. To Zoey, being marked is truly a blessing, though she's scared at first. She has never fit into the human world and has always felt she is destined for something else. Her grandmother, a descendant of the Cherokee, has always supported her emotionally, and it is she who takes the girl to her new school. But even there the teen stands apart from the others. Her mark from the Goddess Nyx is a special one, showing that her powers are very strong for one so young. At the House of Night, Zoey finds true friendship, loyalty, and romance as well as mistrust and deception. She realizes that all is not right in the vampyre world and that the problems she thought she left behind exist there as well. Readers will identify with many of the characters, especially the protagonist. The story moves quickly (a little too quickly at the end) and purposely leaves many unresolved issues. A good choice for those libraries serving fans of the occult, but be aware that the book contains some suggestive language and sex.%26mdash;Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY
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%26#8220;From the moment I stuck my face in this book it hooked me! Totally awesome new take on vampires! Marked is hot and dark and funny. It rocks!%26#8221;
%26#8211;Gena Showalter, author of MTV%26#8217;s Oh My Goth

%26#8220;Cast reeled me in from paragraph one. I snorted and giggled through the whole thing, and devoured it in one sitting.%26#8221;
%26#8211;MaryJanice Davidson, New York Times best-selling author of the Undead series









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Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated: David D. Burns: Books

Author:David D. Burns


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Review

"A book to read and re-read!" -- Los Angeles Times




Product Description

The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self%26ndash;esteem, and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist, David D. Burns, M.D., outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life. Now, in this updated edition, Dr. Burns adds an All%26ndash;New Consumer's Guide To Anti%26ndash;depressant Drugs as well as a new introduction to help answer your questions about the many options available for treating depression. %26ndash; Recognise what causes your mood swings %26ndash; Nip negative feelings in the bud %26ndash; Deal with guilt %26ndash; Handle hostility and criticism %26ndash; Overcome addiction to love and approval %26ndash; Build self%26ndash;esteem %26ndash; Feel good everyday








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Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books): Crockett Johnson: Books

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Amazon.com Review

%26quot;One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harolddecided to go for a walk in the moonlight.%26quot; So begins this gentlestory that shows just how far your imagination can take you.Armedonly with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself alandscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained,impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conductshis adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination runfree, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes thenecessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure hewon't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water;and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs ofhunger. Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imaginationwas first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of allages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of themarvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense thatanything is possible. (Ages 4 to 8)
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Review

"...For generations, children have cherished this ingenious andoriginal little picture story." -- Horn Book

Do we look at art to learn things, or to feel things? I'd votefor feeling, and that's why the art book I most recommend is Haroldand the Purple Crayon.... -- The New York Times Book Review, Deborah Solomon








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To Kill a Mockingbird: Harper Lee: Books

Author:Harper Lee


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Amazon.com Review

"When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his armbadly broken at the elbow.... When enough years had gone by to enableus to look back on them, we sometimes discussed the events leading tohis accident. I maintain that the Ewells started it all, but Jem, whowas four years my senior, said it started long before that. He said itbegan the summer Dill came to us, when Dill first gave us the idea ofmaking Boo Radley come out."Set in the small Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus--three years punctuated by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Though her story explores big themes, Harper Lee chooses to tell it through the eyes of a child. The result is a tough and tender novel of race, class, justice, and the pain of growing up. Like the slow-moving occupants of her fictional town, Lee takes her time getting to the heart of her tale; we first meet the Finches the summer before Scout's first year at school. She, her brother, and Dill Harris, a boy who spends the summers with his aunt in Maycomb, while away the hours reenacting scenes from Dracula and plotting ways to get a peek at the town bogeyman, Boo Radley. At first the circumstances surrounding the alleged rape of Mayella Ewell, the daughter of a drunk and violent white farmer, barely penetrate the children's consciousness. Then Atticus is called on to defend the accused, Tom Robinson, and soon Scout and Jem find themselves caught up in events beyond their understanding. During the trial, the town exhibits its ugly side, but Lee offers plenty of counterbalance as well--in the struggle of an elderly woman to overcome her morphine habit before she dies; in the heroism of Atticus Finch, standing up for what he knows is right; and finally in Scout's hard-won understanding that most people are essentially kind "when you really see them." By turns funny, wise, and heartbreaking, To Kill a Mockingbird is one classic that continues to speak to new generations, and deserves to be reread often. --Alix Wilber



From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review.Lee's beloved American classics makes its belated debut on audio (after briefly being available in the 1990s for the blind and libraries through Books on Tape) with the kind of classy packaging that may spoil listeners for all other audiobooks. The two CD slipcases housing the 11 discs not only feature art mirroring Mary Schuck's cover design but also offers helpful track listings for each disk. Many viewers of the 1962 movie adaptation believe that Lee was the film's narrator, but it was actually an unbilled Kim Stanley who read a mere six passages and left an indelible impression. Competing with Stanley's memory, Spacek forges her own path to a victorious reading. Spacek reads with a slight Southern lilt and quiet authority. Told entirely from the perspective of young Scout Finch, there's no need for Spacek to create individual voices for various characters but she still invests them all with emotion. Lee's Pulitzer Prize%26ndash;winning 1960 novel, which quietly stands as one of the most powerful statements of the Civil Rights movement, has been superbly brought to audio. Available as a Perennial paperback. (Aug.)
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Goodnight Moon: Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd: Books

Author:Margaret Wise Brown


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Amazon.com Review

Perhaps the perfect children's bedtime book, GoodnightMoon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbitpreparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He saysgoodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the%26quot;quiet old lady whispering hush.%26quot; Clement Hurd'sillustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small inkdrawings and wide, brightly colored views of the little rabbit's room. Finding all of the items mentioned throughout the book within thepictures is a good bedtime activity--a reappearing little mouse isparticularly pesky. By the end of the little rabbit's goodnight poem,the story has quieted to a whisper, and the drawings have darkenedwith nightfall. As you turn the last page, you can expect a sleepysmile and at least a yawn or two. (Picture book)




From Publishers Weekly

Just in time for gift-giving season, the two hardcover staplesfor every nursery Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny byMargaret Wise Brown, illus. by Clement Hurd are now available ina handsome fabric-covered shrink-wrapped cardboard sleeve as AMargaret Wise Brown Gift Set. In addition, an oversize boardbook edition of Goodnight Moon makes the great green room largerthan ever, allowing readers to trace with ease the tiny mousethat appears in each spread. (Sept.)
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The Elements of Style (Coyote Canyon Press Classics): William Strunk: Books

Author:William Strunk


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Amasterpiece in the art of clear and concisewriting, and an exemplar of the principles it explains. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Buy it, study it, enjoy it. It's as timeless as a book can bein our age of volubility. -- The New York Times

The work remains a nonpareil: direct, correct, and delightful.-- The New Yorker
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The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library): Valorie Schaefer, Norm Bendell: Books

Author:Valorie Schaefer


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This bestselling guide answers all the questions growing girls have about their bodies - from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bra buying, pimples to periods. It offers guidance about basic hygiene and health without addressing issues of sexuality. Over 1 million copies sold!
































































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All Together Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 7): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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From Publishers Weekly

Bestseller Harris mixes humorous Southern-fried fantasy with biting satirical commentary in her seventh novel to feature Sookie Stackhouse, the bubbly telepathic barmaid from Bon Temps, La. (after 2006's Definitely Dead). Sookie attends an all-important central U.S. vamp summit on the shores of Lake Michigan as a "human geiger counter" for Sophie-Anne Leclerq, vampire queen of a Louisiana weakened by Katrina and who will be tried during the event for murdering her king. Sookie knows the queen is innocent, but she's hardly prepared for other shocking murders, not to mention protests by the Fellowship of the Sun, a right-wing antivampire movement. Her sleuthing skills, along with those of her new telepath friend, Barry the Bellboy, are put to the extreme test. Harris juggles a large cast, including several romantic contenders for Sookie's heart, with effortless exuberance. HBO's True Blood, based on this addictive series, is scheduled to begin its TV run this fall. 11-city author tour. (May)
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"It's impossible not to love the wry, sexy Sookie. Surely one of the most winning heroines to guide us through the dark side in a long time. Maybe ever."
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"[A] delightful southern vampire detective series."
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Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 1): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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Having an affair with a vampire has one main benefit for Sookie. Her predilection for reading minds doesn't seem to work with him. But as is common with vampires, violence follows in his wake, and she becomes afraid that she might be more than just a spectator. Christine Marshall takes on a drawl that hints of Louisiana as she narrates for Sookie and the other female characters. She is joined by William Dufris, who assumes the role of the vampire, as well as the other male characters. Marshall and Dufris work well together, maintaininga steady rhythm in the narrative passages and dialogue.J.E.M. %26copy; AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright %26#169; AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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"An author of rare talents." -- Publishers Weekly

"Harris writes neatly and with assurance." -- The New York Times Book Review

"One of the year's best." -- Science Fiction Chronicle
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Definitely Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 6): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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From Publishers Weekly

In bestseller Harris's perky sixth Southern Vampire novel to star Sookie Stackhouse (after 2005's Dead as a Doornail), the telepathic waitress of Bon Temps, La., is off to (pre-hurricane) New Orleans to close out her dead cousin Hadley's apartment. Hadley's death six weeks earlier had been unexpected, since, as a vampire, she was already dead. Still, she'd led a lively existence as the main squeeze of the Queen of Louisiana, an omnisexual vampire, whose political marriage to the King of Arkansas occurred the night before Hadley's demise. Sookie and Amelia Broadway, Hadley's landlady and a pretty cool witch, immediately discover a mess of trouble left behind in Hadley's closet, and Sookie's soon neck-deep in even more. Though most of the intrigue doesn't come till halfway through, Harris keeps the action going nonstop in this bubbly brew of supernatural spice and whimsical whodunit that's more fun than a barrel of beignets. Alan Ball, the creator of HBO's Six Feet Under, plans to shoot a TV pilot based on the series later this year.
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Parker personifies Harris's perky Southern heroine, Sookie Stackhouse, the telepathic cocktail waitress of Bon Temps, Louisiana. Parker buoyantly and cheerfully reads this engaging but bizarre tale peopled with vampires, "were people," demons, and other supernaturals. Sookie travels to New Orleans to clear out the apartment of her dead cousin, where she finds an apparently dead body. The multitude of characters are well developed, and Parker easily differentiates them. The story uniquely blends mystery, humor, romance, and the supernatural, and Parker's clear, coherent delivery adds credibility and accents the subtlety of the humor and intrigue. Her easy reading style adds immensely to the listening experience.S.C.A. %26copy; AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright %26#169; AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Dead as a Doornail (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 5): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Harris's rousing fifth Sookie Stackhouse fantasy-mystery (after 2004's Dead to the World) pits vampires, were-creatures, shifters and one fairy godmother against a sniper with an apparent aversion to nonhumans. If trying to discover who's behind the shootings isn't enough, the telepathic cocktail waitress from Bon Temps, La., has to cope with a few other distractions: her sexy "Were" friend, Alcide Herveaux, needs her help in his father's bid to become the next leader of the local werewolf pack; her boss, Sam Merlotte (a collie in his spare time), gets shot; her house partly burns down; and what's she to do about the handsome vampire bartender who dresses as a pirate at Sam's place? Between one mishap and another, Sookie is one busy gal. Harris does an admirable job of creating a heroine who's not only interesting but completely believable in a world of the strange and the different. Natural and humorous dialogue and a nicely paced plot that doesn't dwell so much on Sookie's old boyfriends help make this entry the best yet in the series.
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Sookie Stackhouse just can't seem to stay away from the supernatural denizens of Bon Temps, Louisiana. In Dead to the World (2004), she found herself embroiled in vampire politics; this time around, she's involved in the machinations of the Were-people, whose pack leader has just passed away. -Alcide Herveaux asks her to accompany him to the funeral, where Alcide's father declares his candidacy against a slimy, calculating rival. Angry at being drawn into the conflict, Sookie can't distance herself entirely, because a sniper has been taking shots at Were-people, and the community suspects Sookie's brother, Jason, a new shape-shifter. Sookie's love life is every bit as complicated as usual, and her collection of would-be beaux continues to grow. Also, someone wants her dead, which she learns when an assailant sets fire to her beloved house. Harris' southern vampire series remains one of the best of the breed, concocted out of just the right mixture of humor, intrigue, and excitement. Its latest entry does not disappoint. Kristine Huntley
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Dead to the World (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 4): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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From Emma Bull's War for the Oaks to Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, from The X-Files to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, creators are mixing old European myths and legends with modern American pop culture. Incorporating influences ranging from blaxploitation movies and erotic novels to tabloid staples like UFOs and Elvis, authors and directors are creating a new mythology for the strip-mall, tract-house, cell-phone America of the new millennium.One of the best-known and best writers of the new Americanmythology is Charlaine Harris. Dead to the World is the fourth novel in her Anthony Award-winning Southern Vampire series. It continues the story of psychic waitress Sookie Stackhouse, who has fallen out with her undead lover, Bill. Bill has no sooner departed for Peru, than Sookie finds the head vampire, Eric, running naked and terrified through the rural night. She helps Eric, and discovers his memory has been destroyed by a coven of unscrupulous, astonishingly powerful witches, newly arrived in her small Louisiana town, and offering a huge reward for Eric. Sookie tries to hide Eric, but her brother sees him--and immediately disappears. And Sookie finds herself caught in a war among witches, vampires, and werewolves. --Cynthia Ward
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Fans of Laurell Hamilton's Anita Blake looking for a lighter version of the vampire huntress should cotton to Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic Louisiana gal who really wants to be normal, but suffers from a huge self-confidence problem, a case of permanent bad luck, difficult relatives and a penchant for attracting unsavory characters of the not-quite-human kind. In this fourth quirky installment in this hitherto mass-market series (after 2003's Club Dead), Sookie finds that her bad luck has taken a new turn for the worse. Sookie's love interest, Bill the vampire, runs off to Peru to do research. In his place, Sookie is stuck with Eric, Bill's boss (and head vamp for the district), who appears out of thin air buck naked with no memory of who he is or what he does. Coincidentally, Sookie's brother Jason goes missing. Less coincidentally, but more ominously, a coven of witches (who also happen to be shape-shifters and vampire blood addicts) comes rolling into the nearest big city, looking for trouble. Consistent, well-built characters and a strong, action-packed plot that will keep readers guessing to the end distinguish this frothy fusion of romance, mystery and fantasy.
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Club Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 3): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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Sookie Stackhouse is having man trouble. Her vampire boyfriend, Bill, has been distant and inattentive lately. Then he announces that he is going on a business trip, which clearly is more than it seems. After a werewolf tries to abduct Sookie at work, Bill's boss, Eric, tells her that Bill fell under the sway of his--Bill's, that is--ex, a sexy vamp named Lorena, and has been kidnapped. Eric wants Sookie's help in getting Bill back, and despite her hurt over Bill's betrayal, Sookie agrees to go to Jackson, Mississippi, to find her wayward lover. Eric has persuaded Alcide, a dashing werewolf, to get Sookie access to Josephine's, aka Club Dead, the local hangout of Jackson's supernatural element. In between dodging kidnappers, the advances of amorous Eric, and her growing feelings for Alcide, Sookie has to find out who kidnapped Bill and figure out a way to rescue him. With some droll touches--Elvis, now a vampire, is Sookie's faithful guard --Club Dead is ideal for readers who like their vampire fiction light, humorous, and fast-paced. Kristine Huntley
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Living Dead in Dallas (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 2): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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When a vampire asks Sookie Stackhouse to use her telepathic skills to find another missing vampire, she agrees under one condition: the bloodsuckers must promise to let the humans go unharmed.
































































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Living Dead in Dallas (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 2): Charlaine Harris: Books

Author:Charlaine Harris


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When a vampire asks Sookie Stackhouse to use her telepathic skills to find another missing vampire, she agrees under one condition: the bloodsuckers must promise to let the humans go unharmed.
































































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The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter): Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski: Books

Author:Scott Kelby


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Best-selling author Scott Kelby pairs up with Matt Kloskowski to deliver the definitive book on using Photoshop Elements 6 to create the best possible images. With this newest release of Photoshop Elements, Scott and Matt show readers how to work with their images like a pro, from importing to organization to correction to output. Readers will learn all they need to know about the digital photography workflow, as well as the latest secrets of the pros to help them create the best special effects, apply the most useful sharpening techniques, and avoid many of the hassles and problems that are encountered in digital photography (such as digital noise and color halos).
About the Author

Scott Kelby is Editor-in-Chief of Photoshop User magazine, President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Executive Editor of the Photoshop Elements Techniques newsletter, and is technical chair of Photoshop World, the largest Photoshop gathering in the industry.

Matt Kloskowski is the Education and Curriculum Developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, editor-in-chief of the Photoshop Elements Techniques newsletter, and (along with Scott Kelby and Dave Cross) co-host of Adobe Photoshop TV, the popular video podcast.

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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: Betty Edwards: Books

Author:Betty Edwards


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illustrated with 12-page color photo insert and line art throughout

A revised and expanded edition of the classic drawing-instruction book that has sold more than 2,500,000 copies.

When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year. In 1989, when Dr. Betty Edwards revised the book, it went straight to the Times list again. Now Dr. Edwards celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her classic book with a second revised edition.

Over the last decade, Dr. Edwards has refined her material through teaching hundreds of workshops and seminars. Truly The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this edition includes:

* the very latest developments in brain research;
* new material on using drawing techniques in the corporate world and in education;
* instruction on self-expression through drawing;
* an updated section on using color; and
* detailed information on using the five basic skills of drawing for problem solving.

Translated into thirteen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing-instruction guide. People from just about every walk of life--artists, students, corporate executives, architects, real estate agents, designers, engineers--have applied its revolutionary approach to problem solving. The Los Angeles Times said it best: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is "not only a book about drawing, it is a book about living. This brilliant approach to the teaching of drawing . . . should not be dismissed as a mere text. It emancipates."




About the Author

Dr. Betty Edwards is Professor Emeritus in Art at California State University in Long Beach. She has been profiled by the Los Angeles Times, the Seattle Times, Reader's Digest, Time magazine, New York magazine, Intuition magazine, and the Today show. She speaks about the relationship of drawing to brain process at universities, art schools, and major corporations, including IBM, General Electric, and Disney. She lives in Santa Monica, California.













































































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Good Design Can Change Your Life: Beautiful Rooms, Inspiring Stories: Ty Pennington: Books

Author:Ty Pennington


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If you want to inject light, energy, and optimism into your life, making over your home%26mdash;or even just a single room%26mdash;is a good place to start, maintains Ty Pennington, the spiky-haired host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and designer of a home goods line for Sears. With that credo in mind, Pennington sets out to help average homeowners redesign their home%26mdash;and presumably their life%26mdash;one room at a time. The book focuses on the three high-impact areas of the house: the bedrooms, living spaces and work spaces, and includes lists and special sections such as Balancing a Room with Art and Big Ideas for Small Spaces. The text relies heavily on personal stories and design experiences from the families that have appeared on his show. In the end, Pennington, with his off-the-wall personality, provides a solid and basic design manual. (Sept.)
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BRING TY PENNINGTON, THE HOST OF EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION, INTO YOUR HOME AND MAKE YOUR DESIGN DREAMS BECOME REALITY.
Ty Pennington and the millions of people who watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition know that you can not only transform a home in seven days, you can transform someone's life. If he could, Ty would renovate every home in America, but even he doesn't have that much energy! So he's written Good Design Can Change Your Life: Beautiful Rooms, Inspiring Stories and filled the book with proof that you don't need a bulldozer and a million bucks to realize your dreams.Focusing on the three most important parts of your home -- sleeping spaces, living spaces, and working spaces -- Ty offers low-cost, high-impact ideas for every budget. You'll learn how to express your personality and your passions in your design and how to get the most out of small spaces and limited time. Whether you want to create a welcoming living room that helps you connect with friends and family, a restful bedroom that lets you face the day energized and optimistic, or a streamlined home office that keeps you productive, Ty has some great ideas to share. From the elegant to the funky, the whimsical to the restful; from walls, floors, and lighting to storage, wallpaper, and fabric -- it's all here, infused with Ty's vitality and great style, along with the emotional stories of the people who changed his life as much as the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew changed theirs.








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The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter): Scott Kelby: Books

Author:Scott Kelby


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"This is not some reprint of an old book, but new text with tons of great, new ideas on how to polish your images. Our capture devises while good don%26rsquo;t capture everything we see. Our images also go to many places, not just the computer monitor. Scott%26rsquo;s book is full of techniques for cleaning up color, sharpening, presentation either by print, web gallery or a host of other ideas, organization, black and white conversion and the list just goes on and on. And all of these techniques take advantage of all the power and ease of Photoshop CS3.This is one monster of a book!" -- Moose Peterson, moosepeterson.com

%26ldquo;In my opinion, The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book is one of those books that contains so much information that it really is a must have. If you are a beginner to Photoshop, you will have everything you need to create better photos. You will be able to learn things in a step-by-step approach that will fine tune your learning. If you are experienced, The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book will fill in many of the holes that you may have because of the depth and breath of Photoshop itself.%26rdquo; -- T. Michael Testi, Blogcritics




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Scott Kelby was honored with Professional Photographer magazine%26rsquo;s highly coveted 2008 Hot One Award for The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers. Here%26rsquo;s what Jeff Kent, the Hot One Editor at Professional Photographer, has to say about the book: %26ldquo;In a how-to published by Peachpit Press, Scott Kelby, best-selling author on Adobe Photoshop, delves into CS3 to uncover the most important and useful techniques for digital photographers. Our judges liked Kelby%26rsquo;s direct approach with step-by-step instructions. In this new edition, Kelby shares even more secrets from the top pros.%26rdquo;

Shutterbug magazine chose The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers as a Top Digital Book of 2007. Here%26rsquo;s what Joe Farace of Shutterbug has to say about the book: %26ldquo;Scott Kelby%26rsquo;s name on a Photoshop book is like the Dodge brand on the front of a pickup truck. You know it%26rsquo;s built RAM%26mdash;or pixel%26mdash;tough. Combining his famous twisted wit with unwaveringly straight tutorials, Kelby takes you through a detailed tour of Photoshop CS3 by showing how to use the new features. No fluff; just page after page of well-illustrated tutorials showing photographers how to get the most out of the new features, commands, and effects found in the latest version of Adobe%26rsquo;s flagship. It will get you up to speed on CS3%26rsquo;s new features faster than you can all by yourself.%26rdquo;

Scott Kelby, the #1 best-selling Photoshop author in the world today, once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most important, and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS3 techniques for digital photographers. This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that%26rsquo;s never been done before%26ndash;it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly %26ldquo;how to do it.%26rdquo; It%26rsquo;s not a bunch of theory; it doesn%26rsquo;t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step-by-step the exact techniques used by today%26rsquo;s cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why.

That%26rsquo;s why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official course study guide in photography courses at college and universities around the world, and this new edition for Photoshop CS3 exposes even more of the top pros%26rsquo; most closely-guarded secrets.

Learn How The Pros Do It
Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers on how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges%26ndash;and that%26rsquo;s exactly what he covers in this book. You%26rsquo;ll learn:

%26bull; The sharpening techniques the pros really use.
%26bull; The pros%26rsquo; tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast!
%26bull; How to get great looking prints (that actually match your screen!)
%26bull; A whole chapter on the latest, most requested Photoshop special effects!
%26bull; How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
%26bull; How to process Raw images, plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS3!
%26bull; The portrait retouching secrets only the pros know about!
%26bull; How to add real automation to your work.
%26bull; How to show your work like a pro!

Plus a host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick %26ldquo;insider%26rdquo; tricks to send your productivity through the roof! If you%26rsquo;re a digital photographer, and you%26rsquo;re ready to learn the %26ldquo;tricks of the trade%26rdquo;%26ndash;the same ones that today%26rsquo;s leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work%26ndash;then you%26rsquo;re holding the book that will do just that.








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Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective: Al Santasiere, Mark Vancil: Books

Author:Al Santasiere


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It's been eighty-five years since Yankee Stadium opened. Soon the Yankees will leave the field, fans will file out and the lights will fade. But the lights will never go out on the Stadium that has proudly worn the moniker "The House That Ruth Built."Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective recounts the story of this extraordinary American landmark. It captures the creation of a home for the New York Yankees that began in 1923 and was driven by co-owner Jacob Ruppert, who envisioned a ballpark grander than any other conceived at the time. It takes the reader from the field to the dugout, from the press box to the clubhouse, from principal owner George Steinbrenner's office to Monument Park. Every corner of the stadium is revealed.But Yankee Stadium is more than a ballpark. The most iconic moments in history have taken place within its walls: Lou Gehrig's poignant farewell to his team and the fans who would never forget him; epic heavy-weight fights, from Louis versus Schmeling to Ali versus Norton; the 1958 National Football League championship, christened the "Greatest Game Ever Played"; exciting college football games, including the one immortalized by Knute Rockne in which he asked Notre Dame to "win one for the Gipper"; and the unrivaled record-breaking successes of the New York Yankees, from the very first home run hit at the Stadium by Babe Ruth to Alex Rodriguez' 500th.With the unprecedented cooperation of the New York Yankees organization, photographs have been culled from every conceivable source. More than 250 photographs - many never before published - will allow you to walk in the Stadium beside Mantle and Maris, witness the only perfect game in World Series history, and see the Stadium during the stirring 2001 World Series.Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective is more than just photographs. It is also graced with firsthand accounts of what it was like to be there as history unfolded. Some of the contributors include: George Steinbrenner, Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, former Vice President Dan Quayle, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, Paul McCartney, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Don Shula, Sugar Ray Leonard, Frank Gifford, Regis Philbin, Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, Don Mattingly, Roger Clemens, Alex Rodriguez, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Reggie Jackson, and Cal Ripken Jr.It has been said that the shaded outfield of Yankee Stadium houses the ghosts of long-gone Yankee greats - at least that's what the players swear they feel as the long days of summer wane into the heated race for the pennant. Or could it be the knowledge that, within those walls, they will always be measured against the titans who came before them? It is the power of the place that led Sports Illustrated to call Yankee Stadium the greatest venue of the twentieth century. And only here, within the pages of Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective, can you feel what they feel.










































































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Club Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 3): Charlaine Harris: Books

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Sookie Stackhouse is having man trouble. Her vampire boyfriend, Bill, has been distant and inattentive lately. Then he announces that he is going on a business trip, which clearly is more than it seems. After a werewolf tries to abduct Sookie at work, Bill's boss, Eric, tells her that Bill fell under the sway of his--Bill's, that is--ex, a sexy vamp named Lorena, and has been kidnapped. Eric wants Sookie's help in getting Bill back, and despite her hurt over Bill's betrayal, Sookie agrees to go to Jackson, Mississippi, to find her wayward lover. Eric has persuaded Alcide, a dashing werewolf, to get Sookie access to Josephine's, aka Club Dead, the local hangout of Jackson's supernatural element. In between dodging kidnappers, the advances of amorous Eric, and her growing feelings for Alcide, Sookie has to find out who kidnapped Bill and figure out a way to rescue him. With some droll touches--Elvis, now a vampire, is Sookie's faithful guard --Club Dead is ideal for readers who like their vampire fiction light, humorous, and fast-paced. Kristine Huntley
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Living Dead in Dallas (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 2): Charlaine Harris: Books

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When a vampire asks Sookie Stackhouse to use her telepathic skills to find another missing vampire, she agrees under one condition: the bloodsuckers must promise to let the humans go unharmed. Easier said than done.