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Men Are Stupid... and They Like Big Boobs by Joan Rivers (Hardcover - Pocket Books)

"A whimsical guide to beauty care that considers the preferences of today's men, written by the over-the-top comedienne, shares no-nonsense recommendations for the latest cosmetic regimens, from botox injections and chemical peels to liposuction and breast augmentation."

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Going Rogue by Sarah Palin (Hardcover - Harpercollins)

One year ago, Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage like a comet. Yet even now, few Americans know who this remarkable woman really is. On September 2, 2008 Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that electrified the nation and instantly made her one of the most recognizable women in the world. As chief executive of America's largest state, she had built a record as a reformer who cast aside politics-as-usual and pushed through changes other politicians only talked about: Energy independence. Ethics reform. And the biggest private sector infrastructure project in U.S. history. And while revitalizing public school funding and ensuring the state met its responsibilities to seniors and Alaska Native populations, Palin also beat the political "good ol' boys club" at their own game and brought Big Oil to heel. Like her GOP running mate, John McCain, Palin wasn't a packaged and over-produced candidate. She was a Main Street American woman: a working mom, wife of a blue-collar union man, and mother of five children, the eldest of whom is serving his country in Iraq and the youngest, an infant with special needs. Palin's hometown story touched a populist nerve, rallying hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans to the GOP ticket. But as the campaign unfolded, Palin became a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. Supporters called her "refreshing" and "honest," a kitchen-table public servant they felt would fight for their interests. Opponents derided her as a wide-eyed Pollyanna unprepared for national leadership. But none of them knew the real Sarah Palin. In this eagerly anticipated memoir, Palin paints an intimate portrait of growing up in the wilds of Alaska; meeting her lifelong love; her decision to enter politics; the importance of faith and family; and the unique joys and trials of life as a high-profile working mother. She also opens up for the first time about the 2008 presidential race, providing a rare, mom's-eye view of high-stakes national politics--from patriots dedicated to "Country First" to slick politicos bent on winning at any cost. GOING ROGUE traces one ordinary citizen's extraordinary journey and imparts Palin's vision of a way forward for America and her unfailing hope in the greatest nation on earth.

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Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney (Hardcover - Amulet Books)

It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

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The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (Pa...

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Taylor Swift by Kayleen Reusser (Reinforced Hardcover - Mitchell Lane Pub Inc)

Written especially for middle-grade students, a series of full-color biographies features the lives of contemporary people reluctant readers want to read about.

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The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (Paperback - Reprint)

The junior U.S. senator from Illinois speaks out to all Americans on how to transform U.S. politics, calling for a return to America's original ideals and revealing how they can be adapted to such controversial issues as globalization, the function of religion in public life, and the struggle to bring people together in a nation torn by differences. Reprint. 400,000 first printing.

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A Third Face by Samuel Fuller (Paperback...

A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity by Bill O...

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A Third Face by Samuel Fuller (Paperback - Applause Theatre & Cinema Books)

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A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity by Bill O'Reilly (Hardcover - Broadway Books)

The controversial commentator and author of The O'Reilly Factor offers an intimate account of the people, places, and experiences that have shaped his life, helped launch his career as an influential television personality, and molded his views on America, its place in the world, and modern-day issues. 1,000,000 first printing.

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Seven Days of Rage by Paul Larosa (Hardc...

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Johnny Depp Starts Here by Murray Pomerance (Paperback - Rutgers Univ Pr)

An exploration of our fascination with Johnny Depp, his riddling complexity, and his meaning for our culture studies the actor's image in terms of its ambiguity and its many strange nuances. Simultaneous.

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America's Greatest Places to Work With a...

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Seven Days of Rage by Paul Larosa (Hardcover - Pocket Books)

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America's Greatest Places to Work With a Law Degree by Kimm Alayne Walton (Paperback - Gilberts Law

Discover hundreds of extraordinary places to work--law firms, corporations, government agencies, advocacy groups, and much more. To track down America's greatest places to work with a law degree, author Kimm Alayne Walton talked to hundreds of law school administrators and lawyer employees all over the country. Even if you aren't sure what your dream job really is, reading about what makes other people happy might help you decide what you'd enjoy doing.

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The Quotable Will Rogers by Joseph H. Ca...

The Blind Side by Michael Lewis (Hardcov...

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The Quotable Will Rogers by Joseph H. Carter (Hardcover - Gibbs Smith)

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The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler by Ja...

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The Blind Side by Michael Lewis (Hardcover - W W Norton & Co Inc)

The best-selling author of Moneyball follows one young man from his impoverished childhood with a crack-addicted mother, through his discovery of the sport of football, to his rise to become one of the most successful, highly paid players in the NFL. 250,000 first printing. First serial, New York Times Magazine.

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The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler by James Cross Giblin (Hardcover - Illustrated)

Many people believe Hitler was the personification of evil. In this intriguing biography, James Cross Giblin penetrates this façade and presents a picture of a complex person--at once a brilliant, influential politician and a deeply disturbed man. In a straightforward and nonsensational manner, the author explores the forces that shaped the man as well as the social conditions that furthered his rapid rise to power. Against a background of crucial historical events, Giblin traces the arc of Hitler's life: his childhood, his years as a frustrated artist in Vienna, his extraordinary rise as dictator of Germany, his final days in an embattled bunker under Berlin. Powerful archival images provide a haunting visual accompaniment to this clear and compelling account of a life that left an ineradicable mark on our world. Author's note, bibliography, index.

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In-N-Out Burger by Stacy Perman (Hardcov...

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The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (Paperback - Reprint)

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The '85 Bears by Chicago Tribune (Paperb...

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In-N-Out Burger by Stacy Perman (Hardcover - Collins Business)

An analysis of the untraditional fast-food hamburger chain traces the history of the Snyder family, the company's refusal to franchise or sell, and the ways in which the chain endeavors to preserve car culture and traditional business values.

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcol...

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The '85 Bears by Chicago Tribune (Paperback - Triumph Books)

A collection of articles and firsthand accounts from the Chicago Tribune pays tribute to the great 1985 Chicago Bears team, recounting their magical season on the way to the Super Bowl and profiling the great players--Jim McMahon, William "Refrigerator" Perry, Walter Payton, and others--who made it possible. Original.

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X (Paperback - Reprint)

An autobiography of the Black Muslim leader Malcolm X.

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Anne Frank the Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (Paperback - Reprint)

Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the "Secret Annex" of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and amusing, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.

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Oprah Winfrey by Ilene Cooper (Paperback - Reprint)

The life of media mogul and humanitarian Oprah Winfrey is discussed with information about her thirty-year career that has influenced radio, television, film, theater, magazines, and books. Reprint.

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