Tuesday, November 25, 2008

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Merry Christmas from...
By Karen Robert

150 of the World's Funniest and Most Delightful Christmas Cards

Karen Robert has spent the last several years tracking down the wonderful and wacky Christmas cards represented in this book-the best out of tens of thousands she has reviewed. Featuring everything from young couples in love, classic kids-'n'-dogs, and quirky workplace situations to every incarnation of Santa-fat, thin, young, old, canine-these cards will surprise you with their irrepressible creativity. Some are heartwarming, some are hilarious, some are simply strange-but every single one was actually sent out as a Christmas card. So whether you're one of the millions of people who love all things Christmas, looking for inspiration for your own holiday card, or just a desperate Scrooge on the hunt for the perfect stocking stuffer, pick up Merry Christmas from...for a holiday pick-me-up.

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Iwo Jima
By Larry Smith

On February 19, 1945, nearly 70,000 American soldiers invaded a tiny volcanic island in the Pacific. Over the next thirty-five days, approximately 28,000 soldiers died, including nearly 22,000 Japanese and 6,821 Americans, making Iwo Jima one of the costliest battles of World War II.

Bestselling oral historian Larry Smith dug deep for exclusive stories from Iwo Jima veterans, including the last surviving flag raiser on Mount Suribachi, a Navajo "code talker," a retired general, two Medal of Honor recipients, B-29 flyers, and other die-hard Marines who secured the island. Along the way, Smith investigates the controversy surrounding the famous photograph by Joe Rosenthal and presents the groundbreaking story of Japanese General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, rumored to have committed suicide rather than submit to capture.

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UFOs, JFK and Elvis
By Richard Belzer

THE TRUTH IS IN HERE. Conspiracy buff or not, who can resist a book that blows the lid off some of our time's most controversial issues? For example, if astronauts, pilots, and nearly every culture since time immemorial believe UFOs exist, why does the U. S. government deny it? And just how could the Presidents of the United States die of a frontal wound inflicted by a sniper shooting from behind? Legendary stand-up comedian and Homicide: Life on the Street star Richard Belzer thought it was time for straight answers, and he dug deep enough to get them. If you're looking for the truth, it's in here.

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The Black Tower
by Louis Bayard

From the acclaimed author of The Pale Blue Eye, this literary thriller features Eugène Vidocq, a criminal who transformed himself into the world's first and greatest detective.

After the execution of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI and the death of their son, the Dauphin, the Bourbon monarchy has at last been restored. Dr. Hector Carpentier leads a very quiet life, until he meets legendary police officer Vidocq, who has used his mastery of disguise and surveillance and his extensive knowledge of the Parisian underworld to capture some of the most notorious and elusive criminals. Now, with the help of Carpentier, Vidocq may prove that the Dauphin lives, which could change the course of history.

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All I Want is Everything
By Cecily von Ziegesar

Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I all live in penthouses and townhouses, attend the most elite schools, and take in every last bit of fabulousness this city has to offer. Enter the world of Gossip Girl -- watch us indulge our taste for jealousy and betrayal, all in the midst of the wildest parties in the best clubs. S and B have decided to kiss and make up, and it's about time. I mean, how long can you stay mad at someone you took baths with in grade school? The question is, now that they're back together, what kind of crazy naughtiness are they going to get up to?

The third novel in this edgy and addictive teen series that has been a hit around the world.

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150 Jobs You Can Start Today
By Deborah Jacobson

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, a job search can take many months. Now, in 150 Jobs You Can Start Today, Deborah Jacobson reveals 150 ways you can take charge of your career, start making money, and put your unique skills and talents to work--right now. From Real Estate Appraiser to Wedding Planner, these flexible, off-the-beaten-path professions can be tailored to suit your personality and schedule, whether you're looking to bridge the gap between jobs, launch a new career, pay your way through school, or simply make some extra cash. Each job profiled includes a detailed overview of the necessary skills, expected salary or income, real-world benefits and pitfalls, and easy-to-use resources for getting started. The ultimate handbook for today's economy, 150 Jobs You Can Start Today gives you everything you need to beat the job market and fuel your own prosperity and success.

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Write Before Your Eyes
By Lisa Williams Kline

Twelve year old Gracie is always flying under the radar of her overworked parents and outspoken siblings. But when she buys an old journal at a yard sale, Gracie is stunned to realize that everything she writes in the journal comes true--though sometimes in unexpected ways.

At first Gracie uses the journal selfishly, controlling her mother's BlackBerry and eliminating the dress code at school. But then she starts to think about bigger issues: what about world hunger? Global warming? World peace? Unfortunately, before she can make headway on any of those issues, the journal falls into the wrong hands--and soon Gracie and her best friend/crush Dylan are rushing around town trying to undo the damage! This fun, warm, emotionally honest novel is both a fantastic adventure and a testament to the power of writing to change the world.

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Naughty or Nice
By Sherri Erwin

One year into her widowhood, Bennie St. James is struggling to get into the Christmas spirit-and running out of money to support her shopping habit. That means the unthinkable: For the first time, Bennie has to get a job. But when she trips and falls into the arms of a dashing man on her first day, she decides working for a living isn't so bad after all. The trouble is, her new flame may be too hot to handle.

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American Foreclosure
By Trevor Rhodes

The Definitive Foreclosure Guide for Every Homeowner and Investor

Whether you're trying to protect your home from foreclosure or invest in foreclosed properties, you still need reliable information and expert advice to protect your investment. Drawn from years of experience helping thousands of borrowers, American Foreclosure covers all the ins and outs of foreclosures, for both homeowners and real estate investors nationwide.

Everything U Need to Know..about Foreclosures: Preventing foreclosure and avoiding scams; Discovering your financial options and risks; Understanding the foreclosure process state-by-state; Communicating and negotiating with lenders; Finding and buying foreclosed properties.

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'O Holy Night, A Spiritual Christmas

1. O Holy Night

2. What Child Is This

3. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

4. Ave Maria

5. O Christmas Tree

6. We Three Kings

7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem

8. Joy To The World

9. Good King Wenceslas

10. The First Noel

11. Silent Night

12. O Come All Ye Faithful

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Fragile Future
By Hawthorne Heights

1. The Business Of Paper Stars

2. Rescue Me

3. Until the Judgment Day

4. Somewhere In Between

5. Sugar In the Engine

6. Desperation

7. Four Become One

8. 321.

9. Disaster

10. Let Go Of Everything You Know

11. Corps Of Corpses

12. Come Back Home (Reprised)

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The Spirit of Christmas

The Spirit of Christmas is composed of two classic Christmas stories performed entirely with Marionettes. The first story, "Twas the night before Christmas", is based on the Clement C. Moore's familiar poem about Santa Claus' visit. - The Second, "The Greatest Story Ever Told", tells the story of the birth of Christ. Both stories are beautifully recited and staged with musical backgrounds in classic and traditional style. The marionettes created for this 50's TV Christmas classic represented the cutting edge of creativity in puppeteering at the time and may have provided inspiration for future successes like Howdy Doody, Kukla Fran & Ollie, and much later the Jim Henson family of characters. These classic Christmas tales will be enjoyed by young and old alike. Children will discover them and adults will rediscover the warmth and charm of these classics.

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Charlie Chaplin: The Forgotten Years

When Charles Chaplin was forced to leave the USA in 1952, he found harbor in Switzerland and settled in a small village on Lake Geneva where he lived with his family until the end of his life in 1977. In his autobiography, written from his new home, he calls these the happiest years. In this film, the audience is invited to gain rare insight into his family-life and his love for the circus. Chaplin's children Geraldine, Michael and Eugene talk about their father and many friends, colleagues and contemporaries share their very intimate memories as well as highly entertaining anecdotes with the viewer. This documentary focuses for the first time on his later films and projects and gives evidence of Chaplin's prolific years as a musical composer of 500 pieces of music. In this homage, Chaplin's life will be illustrated by newly found unique footage from private archives.

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Kensington Publishing Corp. is the largest publisher in the United States that is not considered one of the six "major publishers". Kensington has become the largest publishing house to remain independent.

Kensington was founded in 1974 by Walter Zacharius, and is known as a commercial trade publisher publishing in mass market, trade paper and hardcover. They are the leading American publisher of Women's Fiction and Romance. They also publish westerns, mysteries, true crime and non-fiction. They acquired Citadel Press in 2000 and it became the focal point for their non-fiction program.

Kensington's Dafina imprint is the leading imprint of fiction and non-fiction for the African-American market and features authors such as Carl Weber, Mary Monroe and Mary B. Morrison. They have also recently started a new co-venture imprint with Just Us Books, called Marimba Books, which will feature multicultural books for children.

Noted authors include New York Times bestsellers Lisa Jackson, Fern Michaels, and JoAnne Fluke. They publish many other best-selling authors including Rich Merritt, William J. Mann, William W. Johnstone, Wendy Corsi Staub and Jacqueline Frank.

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