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A Crime So Monstrous: Face-To-Face with Modern-Day Slavery

A Crime So Monstrous: Face-To-Face with Modern-Day Slavery
by E. Benjamin Skinner
Published 2008 by Free Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780743290074

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Based on four years of research in over a dozen countries across the globe, journalist Skinner provides a shocking expos of the inner workings of the modern-day slave trade. Maps. More...

White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters

White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters
by Robert Schlesinger
Published 2008 by Simon & Schuster

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780743291699

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Schlesinger offers an original and illuminating way to understand the modern presidents by examining how, and how closely, they worked with the men and women who wrote their memorable speeches and helped them find the words to define themselves. of b&w photographs. More...

Yum-O! the Family Cookbook

Yum-O! the Family Cookbook
by Rachael Ray
Published 2008 by Clarkson N Potter Publishers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780307407269

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Popular celebrity chef, bestselling author, and Food Network host Ray delivers the perfect healthy cooking primer for even the youngest chefs in the family, packed with kid-friendly recipes and meal plans. More...

The Penny Pincher's Book Revisited: Living Better for Less

The Penny Pincher's Book Revisited: Living Better for Less
by John Mustoe
Published 2008 by Souvenir Press

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780285637979

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Beyond simply saving money and lessening the demand for world resources, the hundreds of money-saving ideas in this handbook also make life more satisfying. Making money is too often the ruling factor in life; readers will be amazed at how much money they are wasting--and how little joy they experience--compared to a frugal lifestyle where they have more fun and lessen their environmental impact.... More...

Perfect Readings for Weddings: All You Need to Make Your Special Day Perfect

Perfect Readings for Weddings: All You Need to Make Your Special Day Perfect
by Jonathan Law
Published 2008 by Random House UK

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781905211098

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This priceless anthology includes more than 200 poems, prose selections, Bible passages, and quotations about love and marriage. From familiar blessings and verses to more unusual choices, it covers every sort of wedding-appropriate reading. With advice on how to choose the right passage for the occasion, how to make the most impact when reading, and tips on ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the big day, this handy resource" "has everything you'll need to ensure that the ceremony is both memorable and meaningful.

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Perfect Wedding Speeches and Toasts: All You Need to Give a Brilliant Speech

Perfect Wedding Speeches and Toasts: All You Need to Give a Brilliant Speech
by George Davidson
Published 2008 by Random House UK

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781905211777

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With everything from advice on mastering your nerves to tips about how to make a real impact, this compendium walks the reader through every aspect of preparing for the big day and speaking in public. Also included are hints on how to pace delivery and helpful checklists on such subjects as the traditional order of speeches and when to thank different members of the attending families.... More...

Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age

Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age
by Maggie Jackson
Published 2008 by Prometheus Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781591026235

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Jackson explores the erosion of deep, sustained attention--the building block of intimacy, wisdom, and cultural progress--and offers the cutting-edge solutions needed to cure, not just live with, an epidemic of inattention. More...

Voices of Autism: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength

Voices of Autism: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength
by The Healing Project
Published 2008 by LaChance Publishing LLC

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781934184059

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A powerful response to a mysterious disorder, this compilation features dozens of writers from all walks of life speaking candidly about their experiences with autism-a disease that affects more than a half million Americans under the age of 21 at every level of society.... More...

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