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After Dark
by Haruki Murakami
With his trademark humor and psychological insight, Murakami's power of observation plays out in this sleek novel of encounters set in Tokyo during the witching hours between midnight and dawn.
"A brief novel covering the span of a single night in Tokyo. Wandering souls interact with each other and drift away during the night in a series of vignettes. Classic Murakami pacing, mystery, and storytelling." Richard
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With his trademark humor and psychological insight, Murakami's power of observation plays out in this sleek novel of encounters set in Tokyo during the witching hours between midnight and dawn.
"A brief novel covering the span of a single night in Tokyo. Wandering souls interact with each other and drift away during the night in a series of vignettes. Classic Murakami pacing, mystery, and storytelling." Richard
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The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
by edited by Elizabeth Knowles
Yes, Oscar Wilde's last words, addressed to his ugly wallpaper, were "One of us has to go." Yes, the official advice on how to respond to a local nuclear attack was to "duck and cover." And no, Kirk never said "Beam me up, Scotty." Readers are likely to be both shaken and stirred by this collection of 20,000 quotations, generated by both the intentionally and accidentally brilliant.
"This is the librarian's go-to, because the internet ALWAYS messes up quotes. Get it from the source!" Joe
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Yes, Oscar Wilde's last words, addressed to his ugly wallpaper, were "One of us has to go." Yes, the official advice on how to respond to a local nuclear attack was to "duck and cover." And no, Kirk never said "Beam me up, Scotty." Readers are likely to be both shaken and stirred by this collection of 20,000 quotations, generated by both the intentionally and accidentally brilliant.
"This is the librarian's go-to, because the internet ALWAYS messes up quotes. Get it from the source!" Joe
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Desk Set
Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell, Dina Merrill
A computer expert is brought in to raise the efficiency of a television network research department.
Not rated
"This is one of my all time favorite films. It manages to be super smart, romantic, and witty, all while getting you to laugh out loud. Also, don’t you just love their clothes?" Bridget
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A computer expert is brought in to raise the efficiency of a television network research department.
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"This is one of my all time favorite films. It manages to be super smart, romantic, and witty, all while getting you to laugh out loud. Also, don’t you just love their clothes?" Bridget
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There is No Enemy
by Built to Spill
Built to Spill continues the loose feeling from their 2006 release You in Reverse with their seventh album.
"A welcome return to form for Built to Spill. There is nothing on this album that is a major break from their past records, but it somehow comes out sounding more alive, mature and catchy than any of their other albums from this decade." Richard
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Built to Spill continues the loose feeling from their 2006 release You in Reverse with their seventh album.
"A welcome return to form for Built to Spill. There is nothing on this album that is a major break from their past records, but it somehow comes out sounding more alive, mature and catchy than any of their other albums from this decade." Richard
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Company of Liars
by Karen Maitland
In 1348, as the Black Plague holds England in it's grip, nine strangers attempt to outrun death. Each member has their own story to tell and each has a secret.
"I really liked this book, which was based on the medieval times during the plague. It kept me interested and had an unusual twist of the plot at the end." Susan
"Company of Liars by Karen Maitland was interesting. It is written in a manner similar to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The story evolves slowly, and would not appeal to everyone. However, if you're interested in this time period, you'll find the descriptions of the Black Plague (during 1348) and the character's stories fascinating." Joyce
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In 1348, as the Black Plague holds England in it's grip, nine strangers attempt to outrun death. Each member has their own story to tell and each has a secret.
"I really liked this book, which was based on the medieval times during the plague. It kept me interested and had an unusual twist of the plot at the end." Susan
"Company of Liars by Karen Maitland was interesting. It is written in a manner similar to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The story evolves slowly, and would not appeal to everyone. However, if you're interested in this time period, you'll find the descriptions of the Black Plague (during 1348) and the character's stories fascinating." Joyce
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Inherent Vice
by Thomas Pynchon
Part noir, part psychedelic romp, and all Pynchon, Inherent Vice spotlights private eye Doc Sportello who occasionally comes out of a marijuana haze to watch the end of an era, as the free love of the 1960s slips away and paranoia creeps in with the L.A. fog.
"Murder mystery! Hippies! Surfers! Private Eyes! Golden Fang! Pynchon works outside his comfort zone of literary fiction in his foray into the world of the crime drama, replete with all of things that made the 60s so fuzzy in the first place..." Joe
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Part noir, part psychedelic romp, and all Pynchon, Inherent Vice spotlights private eye Doc Sportello who occasionally comes out of a marijuana haze to watch the end of an era, as the free love of the 1960s slips away and paranoia creeps in with the L.A. fog.
"Murder mystery! Hippies! Surfers! Private Eyes! Golden Fang! Pynchon works outside his comfort zone of literary fiction in his foray into the world of the crime drama, replete with all of things that made the 60s so fuzzy in the first place..." Joe
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Most Evil: Avenger, Zodiac, and the Further Serial Murders of Dr. George Hill Hodel
by Steve Hodel with Ralph Pezzullo
When veteran LAPD homicide detective Steve Hodel discovered that his late father had known the victim in the infamous Black Dahlia murder case in 1947 Los Angeles, the ensuing three-year investigation became the New York Times bestseller Black Dahlia Avenger. Publication led directly to the discovery of a cache of hidden documents, covered up for decades, that confirm George Hodel had long been law enforcement's number one suspect in Elizabeth Short's grisly death. A lurid murder mystery that had endured for more than fifty years was finally solved.
"Former LAPD Detective Steve Hodel presents evidence against his father, George Hill Hodel. He firmly believes that his father committed the Black Dahlia murder, the Zodiac murders and others. He presents dozens of handwriting samples and tons of other evidence he believes links his father, who, in his own words "My father George Hodel is a monster". Chilling!!" Kristi
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When veteran LAPD homicide detective Steve Hodel discovered that his late father had known the victim in the infamous Black Dahlia murder case in 1947 Los Angeles, the ensuing three-year investigation became the New York Times bestseller Black Dahlia Avenger. Publication led directly to the discovery of a cache of hidden documents, covered up for decades, that confirm George Hodel had long been law enforcement's number one suspect in Elizabeth Short's grisly death. A lurid murder mystery that had endured for more than fifty years was finally solved.
"Former LAPD Detective Steve Hodel presents evidence against his father, George Hill Hodel. He firmly believes that his father committed the Black Dahlia murder, the Zodiac murders and others. He presents dozens of handwriting samples and tons of other evidence he believes links his father, who, in his own words "My father George Hodel is a monster". Chilling!!" Kristi
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I Capture the Castle
by Dodie Smith
A reprint of a 1948 novel on an eccentric and impoverished English family whose home is a ruined 14th century castle. The story is presented in the form of a diary by the family's teen daughter.
"This reprint from the late 1940's has appeal for adults and young adults, females and males, and would make a good book group discussion choice as well! By the time Cassandra adds her last journal entry, she wittily and and charmingly has "captured the castle" and the heart of the reader!" Virginia
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A reprint of a 1948 novel on an eccentric and impoverished English family whose home is a ruined 14th century castle. The story is presented in the form of a diary by the family's teen daughter.
"This reprint from the late 1940's has appeal for adults and young adults, females and males, and would make a good book group discussion choice as well! By the time Cassandra adds her last journal entry, she wittily and and charmingly has "captured the castle" and the heart of the reader!" Virginia
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Princess Mononoke
Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton
A prince sets out to find the cure for a curse. During his travels he becomes involved in a battle between the animals who live in a forest and the mining company that is destroying the forest.
Rated PG-13
"An epic and awesome film, the animation is absolutely gorgeous. If you’re looking for a beautifully complex and emotionally resonant movie, this is a great choice." Bridget
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A prince sets out to find the cure for a curse. During his travels he becomes involved in a battle between the animals who live in a forest and the mining company that is destroying the forest.
Rated PG-13
"An epic and awesome film, the animation is absolutely gorgeous. If you’re looking for a beautifully complex and emotionally resonant movie, this is a great choice." Bridget
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The Color of Lightning
by Paulette Jiles
A stirring work of fiction set on the dangerous Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War.
"Paulette Jiles wrote Color of Lightning based on some true events. Story takes place in Texas during the Civil War and revolves around the life of a black slave and a Quaker sent to run the Indian Agency in the area. Paulette Jiles uses wonderfully descriptive language." Joyce
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A stirring work of fiction set on the dangerous Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War.
"Paulette Jiles wrote Color of Lightning based on some true events. Story takes place in Texas during the Civil War and revolves around the life of a black slave and a Quaker sent to run the Indian Agency in the area. Paulette Jiles uses wonderfully descriptive language." Joyce
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Embryonic
by The Flaming Lips
After three years and the film Christmas on Mars, the Flaming Lips return with a new studio album. This time around the band goes back to a more psychedelic and experimental sound, creating yet another unique record. Includes the tracks Convinced of the Hex; The Impulse; and See the Leaves.
"Definitely a return to form for the Flaming Lips, in that this album is weird, disturbing, pretty, and spaced out, usually all at once. Great for listening to while driving at night in the middle of nowhere." Richard
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After three years and the film Christmas on Mars, the Flaming Lips return with a new studio album. This time around the band goes back to a more psychedelic and experimental sound, creating yet another unique record. Includes the tracks Convinced of the Hex; The Impulse; and See the Leaves.
"Definitely a return to form for the Flaming Lips, in that this album is weird, disturbing, pretty, and spaced out, usually all at once. Great for listening to while driving at night in the middle of nowhere." Richard
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Hope for Animals and Their World
by Jane Goodall with Thane Maynard and Gail Hudson
At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.
"Survival stories about formerly endangered species, such as whooping cranes, short-tailed albatrosses, and the tahki spotlight the dedication of field biologists and underscore the need to protect and restore habitats for these rare species." Julia
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At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.
"Survival stories about formerly endangered species, such as whooping cranes, short-tailed albatrosses, and the tahki spotlight the dedication of field biologists and underscore the need to protect and restore habitats for these rare species." Julia
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
An all time favorite book, masterfully written about racial prejudice in the south in the 1930s. It also offers beautiful portraits of children and their honesty. Atticus Finch is a modern day hero full of ideals and heroism. This novel is a Pulitzer Prize winner and was voted best novel of the 20th century.
"The story of a childhood in the South, this seemingly innocent novel encompasses kindness, love, and hatred. Reading this again as an adult was even more meaningful for me." Colleen
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An all time favorite book, masterfully written about racial prejudice in the south in the 1930s. It also offers beautiful portraits of children and their honesty. Atticus Finch is a modern day hero full of ideals and heroism. This novel is a Pulitzer Prize winner and was voted best novel of the 20th century.
"The story of a childhood in the South, this seemingly innocent novel encompasses kindness, love, and hatred. Reading this again as an adult was even more meaningful for me." Colleen
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Monarch of the Glen. Series 1
Richard Briers, Susan Hampshire, Alistair MacKenzie, Lorraine Pilkington, Alexander Morton, Dawn Steele
Meet handsome Archie MacDonald, a reluctant young Scottish laird torn between enjoying his trendy London life and running his family estate in the Highlands. You'll be seduced by breathtaking scenery, a marvelously original and amusing script, and eccentric, thoroughly lovable characters. This special 4 volume set includes every episode from Series 1.
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Meet handsome Archie MacDonald, a reluctant young Scottish laird torn between enjoying his trendy London life and running his family estate in the Highlands. You'll be seduced by breathtaking scenery, a marvelously original and amusing script, and eccentric, thoroughly lovable characters. This special 4 volume set includes every episode from Series 1.
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A Mercy
by Toni Morrison
The story of a mother who casts off her daughter in order to save her and the resulting unforeseen consequences.
"Couldn't put it down!" Linda
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The story of a mother who casts off her daughter in order to save her and the resulting unforeseen consequences.
"Couldn't put it down!" Linda
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Boys Adrift
by Leonard Sax
The author provides five factors which he believes contributes to young men in today's society not achieving manhood and not being fulfilled. Could the rise of women in the workplace contribute (thus men not needing to be seen as the primary breadwinner)? Is our educational system part of the problem? What about the rise in the popularity of video games. The author provides a compelling argument to support his five factors and also describes what can be done about it. A must read for anyone parenting a boy! More information is also available at the author’s website, www.BoysAdrift.com.
"If you are concerned about the lack of motivation in a boy or young man in your life, this book should prove to be helpful. Dr. Sax, a family physician and psychologist, examines 5 factors he considers a driving force behind the current phenomenon of apathetic young males. This work contains loads of examples with extensive notes to back up his research." Beth
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The author provides five factors which he believes contributes to young men in today's society not achieving manhood and not being fulfilled. Could the rise of women in the workplace contribute (thus men not needing to be seen as the primary breadwinner)? Is our educational system part of the problem? What about the rise in the popularity of video games. The author provides a compelling argument to support his five factors and also describes what can be done about it. A must read for anyone parenting a boy! More information is also available at the author’s website, www.BoysAdrift.com.
"If you are concerned about the lack of motivation in a boy or young man in your life, this book should prove to be helpful. Dr. Sax, a family physician and psychologist, examines 5 factors he considers a driving force behind the current phenomenon of apathetic young males. This work contains loads of examples with extensive notes to back up his research." Beth
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Burden of Dreams
Walter Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards, Mick Jagger
Goes behind the scenes in the making of Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo, the story of one man's attempt to build an opera house deep in the Amazon jungle. Filmmaker Les Blank captured the production, made perilous by Herzog's determination not to use models or special effects.
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"If you thought the storyline of Fitzcarraldo was intriguing, you'll be fascinated by this documentary chronicalling its creation." Amy
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Goes behind the scenes in the making of Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo, the story of one man's attempt to build an opera house deep in the Amazon jungle. Filmmaker Les Blank captured the production, made perilous by Herzog's determination not to use models or special effects.
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"If you thought the storyline of Fitzcarraldo was intriguing, you'll be fascinated by this documentary chronicalling its creation." Amy
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Testimony
by Anita Shreve
At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voices--those of the men, women, teenagers, and parents involved in the scandal--that details the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment.
"We've all heard that the beating of a butterfly's wings in North Carolina affects the weather across the country. In this novel, it is the visual recording of sex acts involving students at a prep school in Vermont that affects people's lives in ever widening circles. The author alternates the narrator in each chapter, with the unique voice of each person. A gripping tour de force from a favorite author." Pamela
"Written in a series of first-person accounts, the book tells the story of a scandal that nearly destroys not only a private school, but the small town where the school is located as well. An enjoyable, mostly engaging book with few slow parts. Also a very quick read because of the way it is written." Diane
"Good book about one incident that occurred in a private school back east involving one girl and a couple of boys from the school. This changed the lives of the young people forever." Christine
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At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voices--those of the men, women, teenagers, and parents involved in the scandal--that details the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment.
"We've all heard that the beating of a butterfly's wings in North Carolina affects the weather across the country. In this novel, it is the visual recording of sex acts involving students at a prep school in Vermont that affects people's lives in ever widening circles. The author alternates the narrator in each chapter, with the unique voice of each person. A gripping tour de force from a favorite author." Pamela
"Written in a series of first-person accounts, the book tells the story of a scandal that nearly destroys not only a private school, but the small town where the school is located as well. An enjoyable, mostly engaging book with few slow parts. Also a very quick read because of the way it is written." Diane
"Good book about one incident that occurred in a private school back east involving one girl and a couple of boys from the school. This changed the lives of the young people forever." Christine
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28 Days Later
Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, Brendan Gleeson
An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come.
Rated R
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An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come.
Rated R
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Corvus: A Life with Birds
by Esther Woolfson
Ever since her daughter rescued a fledgling rook, Esther Woolfson has been fascinated with corvids, the bird group that includes crows, rooks, magpies, and ravens. Today, the rook, named Chicken, is a member of the Woolfson family along with other winged creatures. From their elaborate bathing rituals to their springtime broodiness and tendency to cache food in the most unlikely places, these corvids each share a bond with Woolfson that would have been considered rare if not impossible before this collection of essays. BRLetting her experience speak for itself, Woolfson takes into account the science of bird intelligence, evolution, song, and flight. It is through this intimate lens that Woolfson invites us to reconsider the kind of creature capable of being man's best friend.
"More than just the story of living with a captive wild bird, this book explores the nature of wildness." Amy
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Ever since her daughter rescued a fledgling rook, Esther Woolfson has been fascinated with corvids, the bird group that includes crows, rooks, magpies, and ravens. Today, the rook, named Chicken, is a member of the Woolfson family along with other winged creatures. From their elaborate bathing rituals to their springtime broodiness and tendency to cache food in the most unlikely places, these corvids each share a bond with Woolfson that would have been considered rare if not impossible before this collection of essays. BRLetting her experience speak for itself, Woolfson takes into account the science of bird intelligence, evolution, song, and flight. It is through this intimate lens that Woolfson invites us to reconsider the kind of creature capable of being man's best friend.
"More than just the story of living with a captive wild bird, this book explores the nature of wildness." Amy
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Bet Me
Jennifer Crusie
When thirty-three-year-old, unmarried, Min overhears Cal bet $10,000 that he could take her to bed in a month; Min is determined to humiliate him.
"Imagine a man hits on you in a bar, a man so beautiful that there is no way he'd want anything to do with an overweight girl like you. Imagine still that you overheard this man making a bet about getting you into bed. What would you do? Min Dobbs has just that opportunity in front of her when her boyfriend David breaks up with her and a gorgeous man she would normally have no chance with approaches." Kristi
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When thirty-three-year-old, unmarried, Min overhears Cal bet $10,000 that he could take her to bed in a month; Min is determined to humiliate him.
"Imagine a man hits on you in a bar, a man so beautiful that there is no way he'd want anything to do with an overweight girl like you. Imagine still that you overheard this man making a bet about getting you into bed. What would you do? Min Dobbs has just that opportunity in front of her when her boyfriend David breaks up with her and a gorgeous man she would normally have no chance with approaches." Kristi
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Iceman: Uncovering the Life and Times of a Prehistoric Man...
by Brenda Fowler
On September 19, 1991 a couple hiking along an Alpine ridge stumbled upon a frozen, intact corpse melting out of a glacier. He was dubbed "the Iceman," and the realization that he was actually 5,000 years old set off a whirlwind of political, scientific, and media activity that made him an overnight sensation. In this remarkable and dramatic book, Brenda Fowler takes readers through the bizarre odyssey that began in the Stone Age and continued for years after the Iceman was unearthed.
"Not only the story of a mummy, but also of the scientists, politicians, and curators who would decide his fate." Amy
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On September 19, 1991 a couple hiking along an Alpine ridge stumbled upon a frozen, intact corpse melting out of a glacier. He was dubbed "the Iceman," and the realization that he was actually 5,000 years old set off a whirlwind of political, scientific, and media activity that made him an overnight sensation. In this remarkable and dramatic book, Brenda Fowler takes readers through the bizarre odyssey that began in the Stone Age and continued for years after the Iceman was unearthed.
"Not only the story of a mummy, but also of the scientists, politicians, and curators who would decide his fate." Amy
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Live from Madison Square Garden
Performed by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Willie Weeks, Chris Stainton, Ian Thomas
Recorded in late Feb. 2008 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.
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Recorded in late Feb. 2008 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.
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The Day of the Triffids
John Duttine, Emma Relph, Maurice Colbourne
Following the Earth's close encounter with a comet, a meteor shower blinds the population. Bill Masen, recovering from a vicious plant attack, is one of the few people to survive with his eyesight intact. But the world he emerges into is a nightmare.
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"Triffids had a heavy influence on 28 Days Later, although it's an alien plant miniseries, not a zombie movie like 28 Days." John
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Following the Earth's close encounter with a comet, a meteor shower blinds the population. Bill Masen, recovering from a vicious plant attack, is one of the few people to survive with his eyesight intact. But the world he emerges into is a nightmare.
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"Triffids had a heavy influence on 28 Days Later, although it's an alien plant miniseries, not a zombie movie like 28 Days." John
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Potato Hole
Performed by Booker T
Trailblazing soul man Booker T. expands his trademark sound into the pounding glory of indie rock while retaining a funky edge. His first new album in decades also includes contributions from the group Drive-By Truckers.
"Remember that timeless classic Green Onions from Booker T and the MG's? This newly released CD is the first solo album from Booker T in 20 years. It is all instrumental, funky and fun, backed up with guitar riffs by Neil Young and the rock band, Drive by Truckers." Janet
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Trailblazing soul man Booker T. expands his trademark sound into the pounding glory of indie rock while retaining a funky edge. His first new album in decades also includes contributions from the group Drive-By Truckers.
"Remember that timeless classic Green Onions from Booker T and the MG's? This newly released CD is the first solo album from Booker T in 20 years. It is all instrumental, funky and fun, backed up with guitar riffs by Neil Young and the rock band, Drive by Truckers." Janet
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The Impressionists
Julian Glover, Richard Armitage, Michael Mueller, Charlie Condou, James Lance
This lavish BBC production dramatizes the lives of Claude Money and his fellow impressionist painters Renoir, Degas, Manet and Cezane in a sweeping mini-series as seen on public television.
"I wanted to learn more about Claude Monet and found this 2-disc DVD from the BBC. Very well done told from the point of view of Claude as an elderly man talking to a reporter and flashbacks to the younger Claude trying to break into the art world." Cynthia
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This lavish BBC production dramatizes the lives of Claude Money and his fellow impressionist painters Renoir, Degas, Manet and Cezane in a sweeping mini-series as seen on public television.
"I wanted to learn more about Claude Monet and found this 2-disc DVD from the BBC. Very well done told from the point of view of Claude as an elderly man talking to a reporter and flashbacks to the younger Claude trying to break into the art world." Cynthia
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Not Animal
Performed by Margot & the Nuclear So and So's
Eight-piece chamber-pop band Margot & the Nuclear So and So's release their sophomore effort.
"The major label release from the eight-member indie band is filled with what fans of the genre enjoy – a melodic, easygoing acoustic sound peppered with keyboards, horns & strings and enough weirdness to keep it sounding original." Andrew
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Eight-piece chamber-pop band Margot & the Nuclear So and So's release their sophomore effort.
"The major label release from the eight-member indie band is filled with what fans of the genre enjoy – a melodic, easygoing acoustic sound peppered with keyboards, horns & strings and enough weirdness to keep it sounding original." Andrew
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Elements of Murder: A History of Poison
by John Emsley
The author offers a fascinating account of five of the most toxic elements--arsenic, antimony, lead, mercury, and thallium--describing their lethal chemical properties and highlighting their use in some of the most famous murder cases in history.
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The author offers a fascinating account of five of the most toxic elements--arsenic, antimony, lead, mercury, and thallium--describing their lethal chemical properties and highlighting their use in some of the most famous murder cases in history.
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The Geography of Bliss
by Eric Weiner
Part foreign affairs discourse, part humor, and part twisted self-help guide, The Geography of Bliss takes us from America to Iceland to India in search of happiness. Using a beguiling mixture of travel, psychology, science and humor, Eric Weiner investigates not what happiness is, but where it is. Are people in Switzerland happier because it is the most democratic country in the world? Do citizens of Qatar, awash in petrodollars, find joy in all that cash? Is the King of Bhutan a visionary for his initiative to calculate Gross National Happiness? Why is Asheville, North Carolina so happy?
"Eric Weiner embarks on a quest to find the secret to happiness by visiting both the happiest and unhappiest places on Earth. With visits to Bhutan, Iceland, Moldova and several other countries, Weiner soon realizes that happiness can be many things. This book is filled with fun and interesting facts interspersed with amazing descriptions of places around the world. Weiner's dry wit and candor make it an absolute pleasure to read." Katherine
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Part foreign affairs discourse, part humor, and part twisted self-help guide, The Geography of Bliss takes us from America to Iceland to India in search of happiness. Using a beguiling mixture of travel, psychology, science and humor, Eric Weiner investigates not what happiness is, but where it is. Are people in Switzerland happier because it is the most democratic country in the world? Do citizens of Qatar, awash in petrodollars, find joy in all that cash? Is the King of Bhutan a visionary for his initiative to calculate Gross National Happiness? Why is Asheville, North Carolina so happy?
"Eric Weiner embarks on a quest to find the secret to happiness by visiting both the happiest and unhappiest places on Earth. With visits to Bhutan, Iceland, Moldova and several other countries, Weiner soon realizes that happiness can be many things. This book is filled with fun and interesting facts interspersed with amazing descriptions of places around the world. Weiner's dry wit and candor make it an absolute pleasure to read." Katherine
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The Bright Mississippi
Allen Toussaint, Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman
Legendary singer and songwriter Allen Toussaint is back with his first solo album in nearly ten years. Here he explores the rich musical history of his native New Orleans by performing songs written by some of the city's other iconic musicians.
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Legendary singer and songwriter Allen Toussaint is back with his first solo album in nearly ten years. Here he explores the rich musical history of his native New Orleans by performing songs written by some of the city's other iconic musicians.
Reserve this music CD
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