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Amazon: Planting a Rainbow - Lap-Sized Board Book by Lois Ehlert
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"I adore Ehlert's many-hued illustrations and this story draws you right into her version of an enchanted garden. One for me, one for my toddler niece !"
Amazon: 2009 Official Rules of Major League Baseball by Triumph Books
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"I played softball, so I am a bit out of my league when it comes to the rules of the baseball game. And, apparently, I am not alone. This guide (currently on pre-order, for delivery in late April) is published anew each year. The rules, as the times, they are a-changing. As rookie pitcher Jeff Niemann is probably well aware, now that he is in the bullpen with the MLB's Tampa Bay Rays (who were,..."
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."
Amazon: The Bathers (Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in) by Jennette Williams
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"There are the ladies who lunch . . . and then there are the ladies that lounge. In settings reminiscent of Roman baths, the beauties inhabiting these pages define the concept of "chill". This splendid black and white documentary of fashion and leisure is sitting pretty atop my summer reading/browsing list."
LED Book Light designed for Amazon Kindle
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"Because the Kindle wasn't meant to be read in the dark, a light is essential. Flexible neck AND it comes with batteries!"
Amazon: The Pelican Brief with Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington (book by John Grisham)
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"Okay, so I read the book AFTER I saw the movie, but one gave me a greater appreciation for the other, so I highly recommend both. As for the movie, Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts are paired so beautifully and convincingly as reporter and law student respectively that their mutual respect for one another adds tremendous dramatic tension to this already fast-paced drama. And now that our pla..."
Amazon: Movie Posters - 2009 Wall Calendar - National Film Registry of the Library of Congress: Books
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"If drama is your deal, then this collection of vintage movie posters may be just the thing you need to stay on point and on track in 2009. And, at year's end, you have a collection of frame-worthy movie art."
Amazon: Olive, the Other Reindeer Book and Doll by Vivian Walsh and J.otto Seibold
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"A dog, a deer, a female deer: Olive isn't quite sure which but she does know she likes to play. Along with the plush 8-inch version of herself, the story of Olive is a wonderful treat . . . and perhaps even a new tradition."
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon) by J. K. Rowling
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"Harry Potter fans, rejoice! Here's a new J. K. Rowling release - a collector's edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. No, Hogwarts is not involved, but I hear these books are equally terrific - and a lot prettier."
Amazon: Hue by Kelly Wearstler, edited by Steve Crist
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"Yes, it is a book. But it is also the kind of eye candy that will save you (or a lucky recipient of a copy) from a potential post-holiday slump, inspiring you to mix it up with your walls and your wardrobe and your perspective. Guaranteed not to gather dust on anyone's coffee table . . ."
Amazon: The Guerilla Art Kit by Keri Smith
1 recommendation
"Long a believer in the artist inside each of us, Keri Smith goes one step beyond in this book that encourages us to reconsider our conceptions of art, time and even life itself. Its journal format will encourage world-chaning self-expression."
Amazon: Cars - Freedom, Style, Sex, Power, Motion, Colour, Everything by Stephen Bayley
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"A tribute to automotive beauty, the author has culled 86 cars from the automotive history books to profile, photograph and idolize. A slipcased keepsake for the moto aficionado in your life."
Amazon: Michael by Jason Fine - HarperStudio
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"Rolling Stone journalists, with a little help from industry insiders such as Stevie Wonder and Sheryl Crow, tell the full story of the man, the music and his unique magic. An up-to-the-last-minute tribute that does justice to the artist we knew as Michael Jackson . . . and leaves his fans breathless once and forever."
Amazon: Hot Wheels Classics -The Redline Era - Birth of the Redline by Angelo Von Bogart
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"My sister was an equal opportunity play pal: she would switch from our (mostly) shared Barbie camper only to motor around with her collection of Hot Wheels. She even wheeled and dealed with the guys on the school bus, too. So, perhaps it is nostalgia one step removed, but I still love the color and trim and spirit of these tiny autos. And I bet you know someone who does too . . ."
Amazon: My Garden by Kevin Henkes
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"Get kids' creative green juices flowing with this book that thinks outside the gardening box, imagining all of the splendidly sweet possibilities beyond the traditional flower and vegetable patch."
Amazon: Manhood for Amateurs - The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son by Michael Chabon
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"A columnist for "Details" magazine and accomplished novelist, Chabon has a charmingly self-effacing style, lampooning himself, his life and offering wry observations of the state of modern day man. And, even more delightfully, he has assembled a collection of thought-provokingly humorous meditations just in time for holiday giving to the fathers, brothers, husbands and overgrown boys in your life..."
Amazon: On Guerrilla Gardening - A Handbook for Gardening Without Boundaries by Richard Reynolds
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"Get green and grow happy with this guide to planting with purpose. A particularly apropos gift for those living within city boundaries, this gardening manual is full of facts and inspiration for anyone who wants to make a green difference (or is already doing so.)"
Amazon: The New Annotated Dracula by Bram Stoker, edited by Leslie S. Klinger, introduction by Neil Gaiman
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"Maps, diagrams, diary entries, legends . . . enough material to let your imagination run wild through several lifetimes."
Amazon: Batman - Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Andy Kubert
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"The battle of good versus evil as waged by Batman and his nemesis Darkseid is fleshed out in full comic color and narrated by contemporary Gothic great Neil Gaiman. Is this the end - or could it be the rebirth - of Batman ?"
Amazon: The Visual Miscellaneum - A Colorful Guide to the World's Most Consequential Trivia by David McCandless
1 recommendation
"Such pretty data. These statistically inspired graphics generated are the quintessence of infotainment. Visual learners rejoice !"
Amazon: Windows on the World Complete Wine Course - 25th Anniversary Edition by Kevin Zraly
1 recommendation
"Say "cheers" in every language with this course-in-a-book that brings the science of wine down to earth and enables readers to join the world of oenophiles in the know."
Amazon: The Infinity of Lists - An Illustrated Essay by Umberto Eco, translated by Alastair McEwen
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"Who knew a list could be a work of art ? Or that collecting itself could be a form of list-making ? Italian author Umberto Eco herein tells the Western list story. A timely tale for this season of gleeful list-making and list-checking. (For fun and inspiration, be sure to check out the list of ThisNext staffs' favorite things: http://www.thisnext.com/tag/staff-picks/?order=Recent)"
Amazon: Ladybug Girl by Jacky Davis, David Soman
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"Ladybug girl brings the outdoors inside and the inside outside, delighting in communing with nature. She is a super green heroine . . . and a splendid role model for young girls just beginning to discover themselves and their world."
Amazon: Karma 101- What Goes Around Comes Around...and What You Can Do About It by Joshua Mack
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"Maybe it's just me, but it seems like mean people and ugly behavior are ever more becoming the rule, rather than the exception. Which is why I love this book so much . . . it gives plenty of examples of both the good and the bad and the in-my-lifetime consequences of each. As the opening quote by Sogyal Rinpoche so succinctly states, "Whatever we do, with our body, speech or mind, will have a co..."
Amazon: The Host by Stephenie Meyer
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"Playing with questions of self and identity, Stephenie Meyer presents a world in which the will and memory of one human may determine the fate of all of humanity . . . and the possibility of a sequel."
Amazon: Edgar Allan Poe - Complete Tales & Poems
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"I read my first Poe when I was nine years old. My tell-tale heart has never stopped beating for the thrill of that chill. Together, in this singular volume, is more than 800 pages of eerie - enough for a lifetime of chills."
Amazon: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
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"As art eerily approximating #teen life, this book is an important read for both #teenagers and all those who love and/or guide them. The protagonist, already beyond help, nonetheless leaves poignant lessons in her wake, advocate a more gentle, thoughtful and compassionate approach to life and relationships."
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."
Amazon: Jemma Kidd Make-up Masterclass: Beauty Bible of Professional Techniques and Wearable Looks by Jemma Kidd
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"Not only does the lovely and talented Jemma Kidd offer an affordable line of her products through Target, she now graciously shares her tips, tricks and wisdom in this beauty bible. An education in gorgeous for primp-conscious mothers, daughters, sisters and friends."
