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Nexus: Brief History of Information Networks
0- New book by Yuval Noah Harari, author of the global phenomenon “Sapiens
- Explores the history and impact of information networks over the last 100,000 years
- Discusses humanity’s accumulated power and the current existential crisis we face
- Analyzes historical examples from the Stone Age to modern populism
- Investigates the relationship between information, truth, bureaucracy, mythology, wisdom, and power
- Examines how societies and political systems have utilized information for their goals
- Addresses urgent questions regarding the rise of non-human intelligence and its implications
- Provides a nuanced perspective on the role of information as both a potential weapon and a source of hope
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RVR 1960 Gift Bible, Hardcover, Black
0- Gift and Award Bible in Spanish (Reina Valera 1960 edition)
- Features words of Christ in red and topical subheadings
- Includes a full-color presentation page for special occasions
- Contains a 62-page concordance for easy reference
- Full-color maps included (except in hardcover version)
- Incorporates a Plan of Salvation for guidance
- 1,184 pages with dimensions of 5.5 x 8.2 inches
- Published by B&H Español, available in Spanish language edition
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Learn Your Lesson: A Hockey Romance
0- The story centers around a single dad, Will Perry, who is the starting goalie for the Tampa Bay Ospreys
- The protagonist is a kindergarten teacher and temporary nanny who has been taught to be independent and cautious about men
- Will and the teacher develop a complicated relationship as she moves into his pool house
- The book explores themes of forced proximity, grumpy sunshine, and opposites attracting
- It features a deal where Will teaches her about life and love while she provides childcare
- The narrative is laced with tension as she tries to maintain professionalism despite growing feelings
- Learn Your Lesson” is the third book in the “Kings of the Ice” series, which includes interconnected stories about hockey players and their love interests
- The book will be published on April 19, 2024, and is available in various formats, including enhanced typesetting and support for screen readers
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The Laws of Human Nature – Audible Edition
0- Audiobook by Robert Greene, best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power
- Focuses on understanding human behavior and motivations
- Draws on historical figures like Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, and Martin Luther King Jr
- Emphasizes the importance of relationships in personal and professional life
- Teaches self-control and empathy as tools for insight
- Encourages looking beyond superficial appearances and resisting conformity
- Offers strategies for success, self-improvement, and self-defense
- Ideal for seekers of power and mastery in various aspects of life
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Traveler’s Guide to the Age’s End
0- Explores whether we are living in the end times and what it means for individuals
- Offers a message of preparation and hope rather than fear and anxiety
- Provides a biblical overview of heaven’s timeline and God’s eternal plan
- Highlights four key concepts: reign with Christ, God’s promises, heaven’s timeline, and the upcoming millennium
- Examines historical milestones such as the rapture and tribulation
- Encourages readers regardless of their current beliefs about the future
- Written in an accessible and optimistic style by Max Lucado
- Published by Thomas Nelson with 256 pages, available in hardcover
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Wind and Truth: Stormlight Archive Book 5
0- The fifth book in the acclaimed Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson
- Features the explosive climax of the first arc with the future of Roshar at stake
- Characters face a time crunch as the Knights Radiant prepare for a contest against the evil god Odium
- Multiple storylines unfold globally, including battles in Azir, the Shattered Plains, and Thaylenah
- Szeth and Kaladin confront dark influences and personal demons in Shinovar
- Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain investigate the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her impact on the singer race
- Dalinar and Navani explore the Spiritual Realm for an advantage against Odium’s champion
- The outcome of the conflict will determine the fate of the entire Cosmere
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Beginner’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet Meal Plan
0- Beginner-friendly cookbook focused on reducing inflammation and chronic pain
- Includes a simple 2-week meal plan with anti-inflammatory ingredients and shopping lists
- Features easy-to-source recipes requiring only 5 main ingredients
- Offers a variety of Mediterranean-style meals, such as roast chicken and lentil salad
- Provides food coaching with lists of foods to enjoy and avoid on an anti-inflammatory diet
- Aims to help users make dietary changes to lower inflammation effectively
- Published by Callisto on April 11, 2017, with 162 pages
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Delicious Pizza and Salad Recipes
0- New York Times bestseller featuring 52 seasonal pizza recipes paired with salads for a complete meal
- Written by award-winning author Alexandra Stafford, known for “Bread Toast Crumbs” and the blog Alexandra’s Kitchen
- Includes four simple dough recipes: thin-crust, pan, Neapolitan-style, and gluten-free, with sourdough variations
- Offers a variety of pizza options, such as Detroit-Style, Classic Margherita, and Winter White Pizza
- Each pizza is arranged seasonally and complemented by a matching salad
- Contains easy-to-follow, farm-fresh recipes that adapt to busy schedules and tastes
- Features simple dessert recipes like Loaf Pan Tiramisu and One-Bowl Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
- Scheduled for publication on April 16, 2024, by Clarkson Potter, with a total of 256 pages
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Handwriting Workbook for Kids: Improve Skills
0- Designed for kids ages 8-12 to improve penmanship and writing skills
- Focuses on proper letter formation, spacing, and alignment for effective handwriting
- Includes over 100 pages of engaging exercises and activities
- Sections cover tracing and practicing uppercase and lowercase letters, writing numbers and words, and writing 123 science facts
- Features 100 animal coloring sheets for relaxation after writing practice
- Large-print size of 8.5×11 inches for easy readability
- Printed on high-quality paper and made in the USA
- Independently published on January 7, 2024, with a total of 109 pages
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King Arthur Baking Big Book of Bread
0- Comprehensive bread cookbook featuring over 125 recipes for bakers of all skill levels
- Includes both yeasted and naturally leavened bread recipes, catering to novices and advanced bakers alike
- Detailed techniques for folding, shaping, and working with dough, along with tips for storage and ingredient handling
- Accompanied by stunning four-color photographs for each recipe and step-by-step instructional images
- Contains QR codes linking to helpful how-to videos for visual guidance
- Features a diverse range of recipes, including flatbreads, pan loaves, sourdoughs, hearth breads, and “fancy” breads
- Emphasizes the demystification of bread baking, boosting confidence for beginners and enhancing skills for experienced bakers
- Published by S&S/Simon Element, available in hardcover with 464 pages
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Harry Potter: Chamber of Secrets
0- Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Follow Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
- Features warnings from a house-elf named Dobby and a rescue by Ron Weasley
- Mysterious attacks occur, with students found as though turned to stone
- The eBook offers themes of hope, belonging, truth, and love
- Publisher: Pottermore Publishing; Reprint edition (December 8, 2015)
- Includes features like Text-to-Speech, Screen Reader support, and Enhanced typesetting
- Print length: 357 pages; file size: 4769 KB
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Friend Face Off: Small Town Hockey Romcom
0- Title: The Friend Face Off, part of the Love on Thin Ice series
- Genre: Sweet small town hockey romance with elements of fake dating and friends to lovers
- Main characters: Emmy, a passionate reader, and Dawson, her brother’s best friend and a hockey goalie
- Premise: Emmy challenges real-life hockey players to match her romantic book boyfriends; Dawson accepts with a fake dating twist
- Setting: Small town, with a focus on the dynamics of brother’s best friend relationships
- Themes: Competition, secret attraction, and the blurred lines between fake and real romance
- Style: Heartwarming love stories filled with chemistry, but no explicit content
- Series features contributions from seven different authors, promising a cozy reading experience
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The Anxious Generation: Childhood and Mental Illness
0- Instant #1 New York Times bestseller focused on youth mental health crisis related to smartphones and social media
- Investigates the decline in mental health among adolescents since the early 2010s, with rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide
- Author Jonathan Haidt explores the shift from a “play-based childhood” to a “phone-based childhood” and its negative impact on development
- Details mechanisms affecting children’s social and neurological development, including sleep deprivation and social comparison
- Highlights the disproportionate effects of social media on girls and the withdrawal of boys into virtual spaces
- Proposes four actionable rules for parents, educators, and tech companies to combat the mental health epidemic
- Emphasizes the importance of restoring a more humane childhood and the need for collective action
- Includes a PDF companion with the audiobook purchase for additional resources
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ABC Coloring Book: 100+ Fun Pages
0- ABC Coloring Book designed for kids aged 3-5 years old to learn the alphabet through fun activities
- Features over 100 coloring pages with large areas and thick lines suitable for toddlers
- Includes activities such as coloring, find the odd one out, mazes, and dot-to-dot puzzles
- Single-sided designs to prevent bleed-through, offering a variety of child-friendly images
- Contains uppercase and lowercase alphabet coloring pages from A to Z
- Kids can earn certificates included at the back of the book as a motivational reward
- Aimed at improving pencil control and color recognition skills while keeping children engaged
- Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, making learning enjoyable and interactive
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Backyard Bird Chronicles
0- #1 New York Times Bestseller, authored and illustrated by Amy Tan, renowned for “The Joy Luck Club
- Features a foreword by celebrated ornithologist David Allen Sibley
- Combines essays and sketches that explore the beauty of birding and nature
- Reflects on personal connections between the observer and the natural world
- Documents Tan’s journey into birding as a response to social unrest and personal seeking of peace
- Contains 320 pages of original artwork and thoughtful reflections on nature
- Published by Knopf on April 23, 2024, in English with flexibound format
- Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.04 x 8.2 inches; weighs 1.51 pounds
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Lost and Gained: Reflections on Life
0- Title: “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty” by Hillary Clinton
- Offers candid views on life, love, politics, democracy, and future challenges
- Shares insights from her deep friendships, Methodist faith, and nearly fifty-year marriage to Bill Clinton
- Chronicles her return to academia and new activism for women and democracy
- Highlights experiences like canoeing with an ex-Nazi and aiding Afghan women during the U.S. withdrawal
- Discusses the importance of personal and political connections and offers practical advice for improving lives
- Encourages readers to age gracefully while embracing grit, joy, purpose, and humor
- Published by Simon & Schuster on September 17, 2024, with 336 pages in hardcover
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The Elias Network: Book 1
0- Debut novel in a thrilling series combining elements of romance and political intrigue
- Follows Caspian Anderson, a seemingly mild-mannered UN translator who is actually a covert assassin
- Operates under the code name “Elias” for a secret program within the Department of Homeland Security
- Latest mission takes him to Switzerland to target a human trafficking ring, unveiling political conspiracies
- His girlfriend, Liesel Bergmann, is also hiding secrets as a spy, complicating their relationship
- Themes of trust and hidden identities play a crucial role as their missions intersect
- Scheduled for publication by Thomas & Mercer on October 1, 2024
- Features enhanced accessibility options including text-to-speech and screen reader support
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The House in the Cerulean Sea – Audiobook
0- Audiobook narrated by Daniel Henning, praised for his quirky and theatrical performance
- Features a diverse cast of characters with unique voices and tones
- Written by Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune
- Centers on Linus Baker, a case worker evaluating magical children deemed dangerous
- Arthur Parnassus, the orphanage master, prioritizes the children’s safety over the world’s fate
- The story explores themes of family and belonging in an unexpected setting
- Recognized as one of the Best Books of the Year by Chicago Tribune and Amazon in 2020
- Described as a blend of “1984,” “The Umbrella Academy,” and Douglas Adams’ style
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Filthy Score: Hockey Enemies-to-Lovers Romance
0- An enemies-to-lovers steamy hockey romance set in the Hawkeyes Hockey Series
- Follows a star hockey player, Lake Powers, and his rivalry with the female protagonist during a trip to Cabo
- The story takes a turn when they end up in his snowy hometown for a charity event
- The protagonist aims to transform Lake into “America’s Sweetheart” despite her disdain for hockey players
- Unanticipated chemistry develops as she discovers a different side of Lake during their stay
- A bet between the two leads to unexpected consequences and challenges
- The book is published by Bridgetown Publishing Incorporated on August 22, 2023
- Features 431 pages with unlimited simultaneous device usage and accessibility options
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2025 Page-A-Day® Cat Calendar
0- Features new photos and hundreds of new cats for 2025
- Highlights winners from the 2025 Cat Calendar Contest with daily photos and stories
- Includes full-color photos, care tips, breed information, and relatable quotes
- A great gift for cat lovers, designed to bring joy every day
- Eco-friendly: printed on responsibly sourced paper and fully recyclable
- Published by Workman Publishing Company on September 10, 2024
- Calendar consists of 640 pages and measures 5.8 x 1.8 x 5.2 inches
- Weighs 1.23 pounds and available in English
