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Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution -- and How It Can Renew America Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution -- and How It Can Renew America
by Thomas L. Friedman
Powells.com Staff Pick
Friedman doesn't just have the world's greatest moustache — he's also a sharp writer and keen thinker. The world needs this book — and we can consider ourselves fortunate that someone as clever as Friedman has written it. Recommended by Rico,... (read more)
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Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence
by Paul Feig
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Paul Feig, the genius behind the late-great TV show, "Freaks and Geeks," gives us an uproarious account of his adolescence. You'll recognize yourself in these cringe-inducing tales! James, Powells... (read more)
Your Price $7.50
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Coming Clean Signed Coming Clean Signed
by Michael Brune
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According to recent polls, more than three-quarters of Americans believe the U.S. should be energy-independent, and more than 70 percent believe the government should do more to help arrest climate change. Yet Congress and the White House take only tiny... (read more)
Your Price $14.95
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard
by J.K. Rowling
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning... (read more)
Your Price $12.99
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Spirituality and Wellness

Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
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If you've ever wondered what so-and-so had that you didn't, you need to read Outliers. Gladwell's writing is always engaging, especially when he illuminates the mysterious elements that allow one person to succeed beyond all others. Recommended by... (read more)
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Twilight (Twilight Saga #1)
by Stephenie Meyer
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Moving to a small, dreary town is enough to cause angst in any teen, but for Isabella Swan, angst is only the beginning. Soon she's falling in love with Edward, the quintessential dark, handsome guy, who just happens to be a vampire. This is the perfect... (read more)
Your Price $8.50
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Literature

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
by Junot Diaz
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Innovative and educational, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a captivating novel about a family marked by fuku (curse) and circumstance. Díaz's story is reminiscent of Steinbeck's East of Eden — except that it's set in modern-day... (read more)
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Our Dumb World
by The Onion
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The folks at the Onion are up to their usual shenanigans, this time bringing us an informative and wildly inaccurate atlas that fans will love. Recommended by Chandler, Powells... (read more)
Your Price $17.99
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History and Social Science

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time
by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
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Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." Mortenson and Relin's Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time is a powerful contribution to that arsenal. If there... (read more)
Your Price $6.95
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The Paley's Place Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Pacific Northwest
by Vitaly Paley and Kimberly Paley and Robert Reynolds
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Infuse your cooking with the same enticing magic that Paley creates at his Portland restaurant. With delicious recipes and alluring photographs, this mouthwatering cookbook is the perfect addition to any cook's library. Recommended by Michal, Powells... (read more)
List Price $35.00
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When You Are Engulfed in Flames
by David Sedaris
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Always a delight, never a disappointment, David Sedaris has come out with his finest offering yet. He has a deft touch, moving between sarcasm and sadness or, in this collection, between redneck babysitters and quitting smoking. Recommended by Beth... (read more)
List Price $25.99
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
  1. The Tales of Beedle the Bard
    by J.K. Rowling
  2. Outliers
    by Malcolm Gladwell
  3. Twilight (Twilight Saga #1)
    by Stephenie Meyer
  4. Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga #4)
    by Stephenie Meyer
  5. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
    by Junot Diaz
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