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Go inside the historic Iraq War coverage of NBC News with this in-depth, illustrated history, with a foreword by Tom Brokaw.
Operation Iraqi Freedom marked a new era in television war coverage. On-the-spot reporting by journalists, photographers, and cameramen captured combat in ways that are nothing less than historic. Viewers were transported to the front lines and embedded among the troops. Among all network and cable news organizations covering...
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Visually stunning, tactile, and mesmerizing, this graphic novel is a debut at the summit from a self-taught Argentinian visionary.
Lorenzo isn't happy about moving. But in his new room, he finds an old desk with what seems likes hundreds of drawers. Each even has its own smell! Deep inside the desk, he finds a book and begins to read. When he looks up, he sees all kinds of curious things. Has the book come to life? Or is it something else? This is...
3) AskMen.com Presents The Guy's Guide to Romance: The 11 Rules for Finding a Woman & Making Her Happy
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The Guy's Guide to Romance is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to enter into or maintain a happy, healthy relationship. Divided into 11 rules, The Guy's Guide to Romance helps you cater to your girlfriend's wants and needs and teaches you how to get her to do the same for you. You'll learn how to handle arguments and jealousy, how to live together without driving each other crazy, and how to balance your social...
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Answer all your pressing divorce questions with The Divorce Survival Guide. Facing a divorce can be overwhelming, as you confront complex questions about everything from finances to child custody to your emotional well-being. The Divorce Survival Guide walks you through every step of the divorce process with straightforward tips, techniques, and checklists. It outlines your legal, parental, and financial rights, and details common scenarios that may...
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As a busy mom, you don't always have time to reflect on your memories with your family. A Mother's Legacy makes it easy to journal your memories and create a cherished family keepsake. Designed in a 12-month format, each month features 12 thoughtful prompts with space to write a personal answer. Your family will learn answers to questions such as:
• What was your favorite pastime as a child?
• Who gave you your name and why?
• Describe your...
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In this eloquent collection of essays-from the editor of the national bestseller Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression-contributors reveal their experiences in caring for family through illness and death
Today, thirty million people look after frail family members in their own homes. This number will increase drastically over the next decade-as baby boomers tiptoe toward old age; as soldiers return home from war wounded, mentally and physically; as...
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An essay collection that demonstrates how emotional ties and intimate affiliations remain critical to the dimensions of modern Christianity.
Scholars of religion have come a long way since William James famously made of religion a matter between man and his maker. For decades now, they have been attentive to the ways in which religion takes shape as the product of broad social forces, focusing on the dynamics of power and culture as heuristics for...
9) Proud to Be
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"Proud to Be-A Pride Poetry Collection" celebrates poetry written by and for LGBTQIA+ writers in a triumph of identity and love. Bringing together and uplifting the voices of poets from across the globe, this anthology is a symbol of a community that is united by the wonderful things that make them unique and their honoring of their truest selves.
Featuring the works of the following writers:
Chris Biles
Mariel Cariker
Amb. Maid Corbic
Linda...
11) Goodfellows
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A case of mistaken identity leads to unintentional criminal activity when a dream family holiday goes terribly wrong in this punny comedy caper. A case of mistaken identity leads to unintentional criminal activity when a dream family holiday goes terribly wrong in this punny comedy caper from author-illustrator Tom McLaughlin. The Goodfellows are the perfect family. From helping the local community to scooping up prizes in school, there's nothing...
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Featuring children's own words and heart-warming pictures, this board book, this is the perfect book for children to share with Grandpa! 'I love my grandpa because... ' Everyone's grandpa is the best. And who better to tell the world than children themselves? This charming book combines endearing things said by children about their grandpas with gentle illustrations of familiar animals. The text is amusing and insightful, with reasons why grandpas...
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Experience Disney's Frozen like never before in this English-Spanish bilingual storybook. Cuando por accidente la reina Elsa usa su magc helada en su coronación, ella huye. ¿Podrá Ana traer a su hermana de regreso a casa? When Queen Elsa accidentally uses her icy magic at her coronation, she flees. Can Anna bring her sister home?
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To breed or not to breed? That is the question twenty-eight accomplished writers ponder in this collection of provocative, honest, soul-searching essays. Based on a popular series at Salon.com, Maybe Baby offers both frank and nuanced opinions from a wide range of viewpoints on parenting choices, both alternative and traditional.
Yes: "I've been granted access to a new plane of existence, one I could not have imagined, and would not now live without."-Peter...
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Read along with Disney! Elsa and Anna are going on a royal tour of the nearby kingdoms! They're exploring the kingdoms of Zaria, Chatho, and even Vakretta. Every time they make a stop someone asks to see Elsa's magical powers, but she's too nervous to show them. Can Anna help Elsa overcome her fears before their royal tour is over? Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out!
16) I Heart Holidays
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Martha and her Bunny Brothers are back, and they're going on holiday! The third title in the exuberant, feel-good new series from Clara Vulliamy. Pure fun in picture book form! Come on a splashy, sunny holiday with Martha and her Bunny Brothers! They're off to the seaside… but how do you have fun when you have two Bunny Brothers to please? Just ask Martha – she always sees the sunny side! Young readers will adore the detailed illustrations, and...
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Forget chocolate, exotic lingerie, or marriage counselors -- the only props you'll ever need, whether you are in love or out of it, are the poems in this book. There are verses here to console you when the phone doesn't ring or the divorce papers have been signed, and poems that celebrate the joy of being in love, from the first kiss to walking down the aisle (for the second time). These essential poems, which include never-before-anthologized works,...
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Read along with Disney! Summer had finally arrived in Arendelle! Everyone in the kingdom was excited after a very cold winter season. But no one was as excited as Olaf! This was the kind of day he had always dreamed about. Follow along with word-for-word narration and join Olaf on his perfect summer day!
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Read along with Disney! Big Hero 6 features brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companions and a robot named Baymax, Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city. Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out if they can save the...