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The Crow Farm Cookbook

by Rachel Jagareski

It took a trek to Nepal to bring Californian Catherine Manz and Kentucky native John Smith together, but the pair wed and began a life together on a small farm in rural Oregon. "The Crow Farm Cookbook" is an expanded second edition of... Read More

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Confessions of a Love Come Undone

by Leia Menlove

Cesmi Ersoz’s "Confessions of a Love Come Undone" is not a beach read. Between the explicative title and the grim artwork of the English-language edition—an unfocused couple in a street of shadows and heavily shuttered doors—the... Read More

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The Book of Styling

by Lauren Kramer

Tailored to a teenage female audience, "The Book of Styling" insists from the get-go that perfect style does not exist. “Style is about the journey, not the destination,” explains Somer Flaherty. “The key to enhancing your own... Read More

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Slow Democracy

by Amy O'Loughlin

According to a research study released in 2010 by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press 81 percent of Americans believe that elected officials are more personally ambitious than publicly motivated, while 74 percent rate... Read More

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The Way of Oz

by Dindy Yokel

The Way of Oz: A Guide to Wisdom, Heart and Courage ostensibly ties life lessons to the beloved characters that inspired the title. Robert Smith offers a meandering road map for life that covers everything from how to behave in the... Read More

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Western Romance

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Fascination with the Old Wild West permeates every facet of the entertainment industry, inspiring television shows, blockbuster movies, and award-winning books. This unique time was a difficult period in U.S. history that reached near... Read More

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Weightlessness

by Patty Sutherland

Ray Rizzo, an eminently qualified and longtime practitioner of martial arts, Pilates, yoga, and bodywork, wrote "Weightlessness" to share his transcendent fusion of these modalities. In a publishing genre overflowing with good books... Read More

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Visions of Wilderness

by Julia Ann Charpentier

The wilderness of Alaska has been an ongoing source of inspiration to the artistic community. This magical state’s austere beauty and rugged terrain attract both courageous adventurers and nature enthusiasts seeking solace. Unspoiled... Read More

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