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For sweet, rollicking sound, good vibrations and the unique strum of a ukulele, download this album in its entirety. Conceived and created by a panoply of artists vacationing in Maui, these tunes bring the ocean direct to your ears. And you be hard pressed to find an "Elephant Pharmacy" anywhere else in this biosphere.

Updated May 16, 2009

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The Aloha Cure

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Amazon: Rattled! - A Memoir by Christine Coppa

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For new Moms, single Moms, and Moms-to-be, this book provides a hearty helping of humor and humanity, filling in the many blanks left by the traditional tomes of motherhood (i.e. What to Expect When You're Expecting.)

Updated May 5, 2009

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Barnes and Noble: Outcasts United by Warren St. John

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The consummate soccer Mom, coach to a team united only by their status as refugees, provides encouragement, insight and inspiration for Moms, coaches, mentors and teachers all across the globe.

Updated May 4, 2009

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Sundance Catalog: 101 Things To Do Before Your Kids Leave Home

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This book is particularly on point for mothers of tweens and teens, who are now struggling mightily to define themselves separate and apart from all things Mom. But, I recommend it for any mother figure, even those whose children have already left the nest. It is full of playful ideas: a maternally-focused "carpe diem."

Updated Apr 30, 2009

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The hand that rocks the cradle

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DIANE von FURSTENBERG: Diane von Furstenberg - A Signature Life - Published by Simon & Schuster

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The woman who created the woman-friendly wrap dress is not only a creative muse, she is a worldwide champion of women and girls. Her story will be equal parts inspiration and affirmation for women in general, and mothering women in particular.

Updated Apr 29, 2009

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Amazon: Mariel's Kitchen - Simple Ingredients for a Delicious and Satisfying Life by Mariel Hemingway

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Healthy, holistic and honest-to-goodness advice from the beautiful Mariel Hemingway. It isn't quite as good as hiring her as Mom's personal trainer, but this books comes close as Mariel writes from the heart - and experience.

Updated Apr 27, 2009

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Amazon: The Thoreau You Don't Know - What the Prophet of Environmentalism Really Meant by Robert Sullivan

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A fun, modern (if not entirely realistic) interpretation of the life and teachings of Henry David Thoreau. You may know him best as a nature-loving poet, but, herein, Sullivan makes both Thoreau and his lifestyle more accessible for denizens of the 21st century.

Updated Apr 20, 2009

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Earth Euphoria

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SUGAR: A Sony Pictures Classic Release - Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck

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This movie is all about the guts of Minor League life before the elusive glory of Major League acceptance . . . the place where the players truly struggle to continuing getting paid to play, where non-English speaking immigrants bond with American players barely out of high school, where the rewards are meager but the stakes are high. A must-see for any fan of the game.

Updated Apr 11, 2009

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Amazon: Bob Feller's Little Blue Book of Baseball Wisdom by Bob Feller, Foreword by Ralph Kiner

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This swell little guide provides nuggets of wisdom that apply not just to the Major League players, or even to baseball as a sport, but to life in general. An upbeat, heartfelt accounting of what makes a good person truly great . . . and a great read for starting a new season of life.

Updated Apr 7, 2009

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The Church of Baseball

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Barnes and Noble: As They See 'Em - A Fan's Travels in the Land of Umpires by Bruce Weber

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I have to admire anyone who has the guts to stand behind home plate . . . batter, catcher or umpire. And, in the particular case of umpires, the rewards are few and far between. No high fives. No pats on the back. Not even time off for good behavior. As Bruce Weber calls it, umpires are perhaps the most underrated and underpaid . . . yet tremendously loyal fans of the sport. Here's to true baseball grit !

Updated Mar 23, 2009