Barnes and Noble: The Hunting of the Snark - An Agony, in Eight Fits by Lewis Carroll
Snark, the omnipresent sarcasm pervading politics, news and comedy of late, is (perhaps not surprisingly) neither a new word nor a new phenomenon. Lewis Carroll, author of "Through the Looking Glass," creator of beloved, hapless Alice, wrote an "agony" of considerable heft nearly 200 years ago. The seventh "fit" details the "Banker's Fate . . . and so we have come full circle, to a time when this seemingly babbling brook of words becomes incredibly relevant to our present-day circumstances. As they say, you can either laugh or cry.
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By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what thi... By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what this remarkable leader had in mind for the future of our great nation. AND HE'S OUR PRESIDENT!!
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Guinea pigs are the unlikely heroes of this story of environmental activism, in which dandelions get saved from extinction. A great way to introduce young readers to the interconnectedness of all living things . . . and celebrate... Guinea pigs are the unlikely heroes of this story of environmental activism, in which dandelions get saved from extinction. A great way to introduce young readers to the interconnectedness of all living things . . . and celebrate the valuable gifts of the Earth.
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That we all have the capacity for compassion is the central tenet of this book. Although we generally think of compassion as something we exhibit towards other people, I also see it as something we can demonstrate towards our pla... That we all have the capacity for compassion is the central tenet of this book. Although we generally think of compassion as something we exhibit towards other people, I also see it as something we can demonstrate towards our planet and other life forms abiding with us: earth-bound compassion, if you will.
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Going way beyond making meals from scratch, this guide starts with dirt. Dirt for growing, that is. Get the whole family into the act from seed to table is a dramatic change from our overwhelming drive-through lifestyle, but thi... Going way beyond making meals from scratch, this guide starts with dirt. Dirt for growing, that is. Get the whole family into the act from seed to table is a dramatic change from our overwhelming drive-through lifestyle, but this is one revolutionary way to get kids to eat their fruits and veggies . . . and appreciate how they got to the plate.
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Turns out that what is good for the planet could also be gold for your wallet. Not for the botanical faint of heart, yet certainly worth a browse if you are willing to get your hands dirty. ;-D
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Although Mad Libs are a somewhat sneaky way to get your kids to bone up on their parts of speech, they also happen to be laugh-unti-you-cry hysterical good fun. And this new addition to the series will give both you and your kids... Although Mad Libs are a somewhat sneaky way to get your kids to bone up on their parts of speech, they also happen to be laugh-unti-you-cry hysterical good fun. And this new addition to the series will give both you and your kids a chance to bone up on your animal knowledge . . . perhaps even inspiring a nature hike or two (whilst collecting garbage and photos along the way, of course.)
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Although touted for kids, this book is a full-fledged family resource with explanations for how we impact the planet and how we can preserve it in easy-to-digest chapters and full-color illustrations.
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We watched the It Twins evolve into adults, choosing projects and pursuing passions both together and apart. That they devote one of the four chapters of this book to "Giving Back" says more about them than the paparazzi ever hav... We watched the It Twins evolve into adults, choosing projects and pursuing passions both together and apart. That they devote one of the four chapters of this book to "Giving Back" says more about them than the paparazzi ever have.
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Stories of rags to riches abound on bookshelves, but stories of riches to survival are far more rare and (I find) much more soulful. What it has taken one woman to get her life back in the midst of a crushing economic blow points... Stories of rags to riches abound on bookshelves, but stories of riches to survival are far more rare and (I find) much more soulful. What it has taken one woman to get her life back in the midst of a crushing economic blow points to hundreds more who struggle mightily still . . .
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We may never return to the glory days of baseball . . . but we can read it about it. And, as the eternally optimistic baseball fan that I am, I look forward to seeing someone like Carlos Santana (the centerfielder) bring us some ... We may never return to the glory days of baseball . . . but we can read it about it. And, as the eternally optimistic baseball fan that I am, I look forward to seeing someone like Carlos Santana (the centerfielder) bring us some of the same excitement that Willie Mays always brought to the show.
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I have to love the man who regularly puts my hometown on the map during his weekday weather reports. But Al Roker has greatly exceeded all of my expectations in the last decade, becoming a huge advocate of literacy, lending his v... I have to love the man who regularly puts my hometown on the map during his weekday weather reports. But Al Roker has greatly exceeded all of my expectations in the last decade, becoming a huge advocate of literacy, lending his voice to the animation of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," and, most recently, co-authoring a comedy-mystery tale of morning television. Up next: his inside take on the Winter Games in Vancouver . . .
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I am not sure why they don't just give Ms. Thomas her own room at the White House - well before many of us were old enough to vote, she has been keeping Press Secretaries on their toes by asking the questions we would want to ask ... I am not sure why they don't just give Ms. Thomas her own room at the White House - well before many of us were old enough to vote, she has been keeping Press Secretaries on their toes by asking the questions we would want to ask if we were given a press pass. And now she weighs with her own assessment of the Oval Office. Essential reading for journalists, politicos and president wannabes - regardless of party affiliation.
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This story of generosity and compassion, all the more poignant because it is true, explores the meaning of wealth, generosity and interconnectedness. The vibrant illustrations add yet another layer of depth and make this a partic... This story of generosity and compassion, all the more poignant because it is true, explores the meaning of wealth, generosity and interconnectedness. The vibrant illustrations add yet another layer of depth and make this a particularly special holiday gift for beginning readers.
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A young boy and a rabbi he befriends stand together against a band of bullies in post-World War II Brooklyn. Their relationship is a gut-wrenching, heart-warming tale all on its own but the plot truly thickens when a mythical cre... A young boy and a rabbi he befriends stand together against a band of bullies in post-World War II Brooklyn. Their relationship is a gut-wrenching, heart-warming tale all on its own but the plot truly thickens when a mythical creature enters the mix.
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The new wave is here, ok, it's been here for a while but while we've been looking towards China, India has come into the light with seriously great works of contemporary art.
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Style matters. And accessories speak, crossing boundaries that sometimes the most well-conceived speeches fail to reach. No one understands this better than Madeleine Albright, scholar, diplomat and author of "Read My Pins."
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Sunday nights always remind me of three things: popcorn, Disney and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. And now I can enjoy at least two out of three any day of the week in Disney's "Earth": a season-spanning journey to the places a... Sunday nights always remind me of three things: popcorn, Disney and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. And now I can enjoy at least two out of three any day of the week in Disney's "Earth": a season-spanning journey to the places and animals that make our world such a spectacular showplace. A visual treat ready for giving to the next generation of our planet's stewards.
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Not just a Talking Head, David Byrne is also a serious student of bicycle transportation and its evolution all across the globe. Get his unique street-level perspective in this memoir/tour de cycle. For cyclists, environmentalis... Not just a Talking Head, David Byrne is also a serious student of bicycle transportation and its evolution all across the globe. Get his unique street-level perspective in this memoir/tour de cycle. For cyclists, environmentalists and alternative music enthusiasts alike.
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This triumphant book picks up where Obama left off after proclaiming ". . . there is not a liberal America and a conservative America; there is the United States of America. There is not a black America and white American and La... This triumphant book picks up where Obama left off after proclaiming ". . . there is not a liberal America and a conservative America; there is the United States of America. There is not a black America and white American and Latino America and Asian America; there's the United States of America . . . We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the Stars and Stripes, all of us defending the United States of America." Through her book, filled with references to the Baby Boomers and the Greatest Generation, Noonan calls us to rise to our becomes the own best version of our own generation. Now. Today. As Americans all.
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Email and I met during the angst-ridden years of my first "real" job. Through required lectures on work politics, ethics and etiquette, I readily grasped the transformative (and destructive) impact of hitting "send." Not everyo... Email and I met during the angst-ridden years of my first "real" job. Through required lectures on work politics, ethics and etiquette, I readily grasped the transformative (and destructive) impact of hitting "send." Not everyone is so lucky, as the title of this book suggests. And, lately, emotions are running higher than ever, even as email begins to outpace snail mail as a form of communication. This book is a welcome reality check, reminding us of just how much power we wield whilst hovering over a keyboard.
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As a philosophy major (yes, we still exist), I learned that it is not enough to simply feel in your bones that something is good or right. You must be able to back it up with a compelling argument: a substantive succession of arg... As a philosophy major (yes, we still exist), I learned that it is not enough to simply feel in your bones that something is good or right. You must be able to back it up with a compelling argument: a substantive succession of arguments. Within this book, geared to people who do not necessarily have a background in philosophy, Neiman creates a foundation for optimists to build upon . . . and then hopefully expand upon in daily life. This is a true antidote to skepticism: the great pull we all feel to give up and give in to the negative forces at work in our world.
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Even on the joyous occasion of his #Inauguration, when the Washington Mall was overflowing with the celebratory spirit of thousands of people, Obama spoke to the enormous work ahead of him. This book, including the words of Obama... Even on the joyous occasion of his #Inauguration, when the Washington Mall was overflowing with the celebratory spirit of thousands of people, Obama spoke to the enormous work ahead of him. This book, including the words of Obama, Lincoln and Thoreau, is an inextinguishable flame for all those who have united in hope for a brighter, cleaner, safer future.
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Only nine people out of the thousands of New Orleans residents are covered in this deeply moving book. Yet, these nine lives provide the inside story about the singularity of the place and its people . . . and finally attaches a ... Only nine people out of the thousands of New Orleans residents are covered in this deeply moving book. Yet, these nine lives provide the inside story about the singularity of the place and its people . . . and finally attaches a face and a voice to the collective soul of the victims sandwiched between two #hurricanes: Betsy and Katrina.
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