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Every Day with Babs: 101 Family Dinners
0- Features 101 family-friendly dinner recipes by Barbara Costello, known as “Babs
- Organized by days of the week, each with specific themes or cooking methods
- Includes sheet-pan, one-pot, batch cooking, and slow cooker recipes for convenience
- Offers tips and tricks for easy meal preparation and planning
- Contains nostalgic and easy dessert recipes to satisfy sweet cravings
- Aimed at making weeknight dinners stress-free and enjoyable for families
- Published by Clarkson Potter with 272 pages of practical cooking advice
- Suitable for various moods, schedules, and cooking styles to please everyone
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First Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook
0- Comprehensive guide for first-time dads to navigate pregnancy and fatherhood
- Encourages empathy and participation in the pregnancy experience
- Organized by trimester and month, detailing milestones and expectations for new babies
- Includes must-ask questions for doctors and milestone trackers
- Offers practical tips on everything from childcare to maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner
- Provides insight on both significant and minor parenting issues
- Ideal as a gift for any expectant father seeking guidance and support
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Ball Home Preserving Complete Guide
0- Updated edition from Ball®, the experts in home canning and preserving
- Known as the “bible of home preserving,” with almost 1.5 million copies sold
- Features over 400 innovative recipes for salsas, sauces, pickles, jams, and more
- Includes more than 300 updates reflecting the latest trends and best practices
- Comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods for all skill levels
- Detailed lists of required equipment and expert tips for both beginners and experienced canners
- Published by Robert Rose, available in paperback with 448 pages
- Dimensions: 7 x 1.25 x 10 inches, weighing 1.95 pounds
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Complete Mediterranean Cookbook: 500 Vibrant Recipes
0- #1 bestseller from America’s Test Kitchen focused on the Mediterranean diet
- Features over 500 accessible recipes from various Mediterranean countries
- Includes seafood, meat, and plant-based options for a balanced diet
- Offers practical guides for meal planning, entertaining, and pantry organization
- Recipes designed to be prepared in 45 minutes or less for convenient cooking
- Nutritional guidelines provided for each recipe, promoting healthy eating
- Accompanied by large, colorful photos to inspire home chefs
- Over 600,000 copies sold, making it a popular choice for Mediterranean cooking enthusiasts
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Number Flash Cards 0-100
0- Colorful, double-sided flash cards designed to teach numbers 0-100
- Aimed at helping children develop essential math skills
- Includes activity cards with tips and suggestions for fun learning
- Suitable for children in Grades PreK-3
- Encourages interactive and engaging learning experiences
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2023 Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
0- Comprehensive resource for aspiring and experienced pilots
- Covers fundamental and advanced aviation topics including aerodynamics, navigation, and aircraft systems
- Trusted by aviation professionals and used in pilot training programs across the U.S
- Designed for all expertise levels, from beginners to seasoned pilots
- Includes essential information on regulations, procedures, and aeronautical decision-making
- Features 524 pages of content with various chapters on flight principles, weather theory, and more
- Latest edition supersedes the 2016 version, ensuring up-to-date knowledge
- Published in color print for enhanced readability and engagement
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2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar
0- Best-selling gardening wall calendar, popular for 48 years among gardeners and nature enthusiasts
- Features beautiful original artwork each month, showcasing an edible or ornamental plant with growing guidance and fun facts
- 2025 topics include Dutch hyacinths, okra, foxgloves, peaches, holly-like shrubs, and asters
- Provides optimal planting times for 36 vegetables and grains based on frost dates and Moon phases
- Includes major U.S. and Canadian holidays, Moon phases, and solar/lunar eclipses
- Monthly grids for previous and next months, along with 2025 and 2026 year-at-a-glance calendars for preplanning
- Compact size (10-7/8″W x 8-3/8″H) suitable for various spaces, expands to 10-7/8″W x 16-3/4″H
- Offers additional 2025 calendars from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, including Moon, Weather, and Planner options
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Not Till We Are Lost: Bobiverse 5
0- Fifth book in the best-selling Bobiverse series by Dennis E. Taylor, narrated by Ray Porter
- Audible listeners describe the series as “wonderfully entertaining” with humor and thought-provoking storylines
- The Bobs face new challenges following the Starfleet War, with increased anti-Bob sentiment on various planets
- Features an AI time bomb created by the Skippies and multiple Bobs seeking escape from their troubles
- Icarus and Daedalus embark on a 26,000-year journey to the galaxy’s center, uncovering significant discoveries
- Potentially resolves the Fermi Paradox while revealing an unprecedented threat to the galaxy
- Continues the series’ tradition of engaging storytelling and adventure
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The Anxious Generation: Childhood’s Mental Health Crisis
0- **Title**: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
- **Author**: Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt investigates the decline of youth mental health linked to smartphones and social media
- **Key Findings**: Mental health issues in adolescents surged in the early 2010s, with significant increases in depression, anxiety, and self-harm
- **Historical Context**: Haidt traces the decline of “play-based childhood” since the 1980s, replaced by “phone-based childhood” leading to adverse effects on development
- **Impact on Girls and Boys**: The book discusses how social media predominantly harms girls, while boys retreat into virtual worlds, causing societal consequences
- **Call to Action**: Haidt proposes four rules for parents, educators, and tech companies to alleviate mental health issues and restore healthier childhood experiences
- **Publication Details**: Released by Penguin Press on March 26, 2024, with a print length of 395 pages
- **Critical Acclaim**: Recognized as an important and urgent read by major publications for its insights into the mental health crisis facing today’s youth
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Piano Adventures Level 2A Lesson Book
0- 2nd Edition Level 2A Lesson Book from Faber Piano Adventures
- Follows Piano Adventures Level 1, building on prior skills
- Includes a Note Reading Guide and introduction to eighth note rhythms
- Focuses on 5-finger transposition, functional harmony, and musical phrases
- Explores C, G, D, and A major and minor 5-finger positions
- Features appealing repertoire with classics and original compositions
- Encourages musical expression through varied dynamics and tempos
- Paperback with 64 pages, published on January 1, 1997
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Common Law Handbook for Legal Professionals
0- Title: Common Law Handbook for Jurors, Sheriffs, Bailiffs, and Justices
- Encourages individuals to register as common law Jurists through the National Registry
- Aims to establish Common Law Grand Juries in all 3,141 U.S. counties
- Seeks to restore Courts of Justice and empower citizens to regain control of the government
- The Grand Jury’s duty is to rectify any violations of unalienable rights without legal sentences
- Disputes are settled based on the judgments of the Grand Jurors, ensuring peace
- References a U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the independence of the American grand jury
- Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 64 pages in paperback
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Wild Eyes: Bold and Captivating Look
0- Title: Wild Eyes
- Genre: Contemporary romance featuring a country singer and a small-town horse trainer
- Setting: A rugged mountain town, offering an escape from the protagonist’s chaotic life
- Main Characters: A chart-topping singer and Weston Belmont, a confident single dad
- Themes: Love, impulsiveness, and the struggle between celebrity life and personal happiness
- Publication Date: September 3, 2024
- Features: Enhanced typesetting, text-to-speech, and support for screen readers
- Length: 407 pages
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75+ Stress-Free Lunches for Kids
0- New York Times Bestseller featuring 75+ simple and delicious lunch ideas for kids of all ages
- Created by Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware, founders of Feeding Littles
- Provides quick-to-assemble, nutritious lunches balanced for growth, learning, and play
- Modifiable for nine common allergens, with tips for picky eaters and vegetarian options
- Not a traditional recipe book; includes full-page photos for each lunch idea for easy visual reference
- Offers a lunch packing formula, grocery lists, and tips for cafeteria settings and food safety
- Features creative lunch ideas like Chicken Salad Mini Brioche Toasts and Build-Your-Own Naan Pizza
- Published by Rodale Books, paperback with 240 pages, available August 27, 2024
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Designing Reliable and Scalable Applications
0- Comprehensive guide by Martin Kleppmann on data-intensive application design
- Addresses challenges such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability
- Explores a variety of data processing tools, including relational databases, NoSQL, and message brokers
- Aids software engineers and architects in applying fundamental principles to modern applications
- Provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of different technologies
- Discusses trade-offs in consistency, scalability, fault tolerance, and complexity
- Offers an understanding of distributed systems research foundational to modern databases
- Analyzes architectures of major online services for practical learning
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Atomic Habits: Build Good Habits Easily
0- Number one New York Times best seller with over one million copies sold
- Offers a proven framework for daily improvement and habit formation
- Written by James Clear, a leading expert on habit formation
- Highlights the importance of systems over individual willpower in changing habits
- Provides practical strategies for forming good habits and breaking bad ones
- Includes insights from various successful individuals, such as Olympic athletes and business leaders
- Teaches how to make time for new habits and design environments for success
- Aims to reshape thinking about progress and success, applicable to various personal and professional goals
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The Mis-Education of the Negro – Audiobook
0- The book offers a critical examination of negative self-perceptions among Black individuals
- Authored by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a prominent figure in American education and history
- Dr. Woodson was the second Black person to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University
- He held significant educational roles, including Dean of Education at Howard and Morehouse universities
- Dr. Woodson also managed the educational system in Malaysia for three years
- He is the founder of Black History Month and has written over 20 books on Negro history and culture
- The work is considered a classic and reflects Dr. Woodson’s influential life story and contributions
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Berserk Deluxe Vol. 6
0- Title: Berserk Deluxe Volume 6
- Genre: Adult fantasy/horror epic
- Author: Kentaro Miura
- Format: Deluxe hardcover edition, collecting volumes 16-18 of the series
- Main Character: Guts, the Black Swordsman, marked by the Brand of Sacrifice
- Plot: Guts battles Hell’s minions to find Casca, his former captain and lover, who is also marked
- Total Pages: 712
- Publisher: Dark Horse Manga; Release Date: November 24, 2020; For mature readers only
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Crown of Midnight: Throne of Glass 2
0- Second book in the bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
- Follows Celaena Sardothien, who has become the King’s Champion but is not loyal to the crown
- Celaena’s quest for justice complicates her relationships with Prince Dorian, Captain Chaol, and her friend Nehemia
- The story intensifies with secrets leading to a tragic event that shatters Celaena’s world
- Explores themes of loyalty, truth, and the consequences of hidden agendas
- Set in a land filled with deception, where one woman’s truth could change everything
- Published by Bloomsbury Publishing on August 27, 2013
- Available in various formats, including text-to-speech and enhanced typesetting
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The Art Thief: A True Crime Story
0- The Art Thief is a true-crime narrative about Stéphane Breitwieser, the world’s most prolific art thief
- Author Michael Finkel, known for The Stranger in the Woods, delves into Breitwieser’s unique obsession with art theft
- Unlike typical thieves, Breitwieser stole art purely for admiration, keeping his collection in secret rooms
- Over nearly eight years, he executed more than 200 heists across Europe, stealing over 300 items with his girlfriend as his lookout
- Breitwieser’s athleticism and skill allowed him to bypass security systems, leading to numerous successful thefts
- His disregard for risk and addiction to stealing ultimately led to his downfall after one final act of hubris
- The story explores themes of art, crime, love, and the desire to possess beauty at any cost
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Chainsaw Man Box Set: Volumes 1-11
0- Title: Chainsaw Man Box Set, includes volumes 1-11
- Features Denji, a young devil hunter turned Chainsaw Man after being revived by his pet devil Pochita
- Contains the first arc of the popular series in a single box set format
- Includes an exclusive double-sided full-color poster
- Published by VIZ Media LLC on September 26, 2023
- Total of 2112 pages in paperback format
- Suitable for grade levels 10-12
- Box set dimensions: 8.88 x 5.4 x 9.75 inches, weight: 4.84 pounds
