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The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America

Authors: William J. Bennett, John Cribb
ASIN : 1595552677
Sales Rank : 170
Studio : Thomas Nelson
Binding : Hardcover
EAN : 9781595552679
ISBN : 1595552677
Number Of Pages : 608
Publication Date : December 29, 2008
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365 reasons to love America!

The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history is no different. From the starving time of Jamestown during the Winter of 1609, through the bloody argument of the Civil War, and to today, the United States is a tale best told one day at a time.

Best-selling author and educator Dr. William J. Bennett is a master of the story that is the United States. And in The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett distills the American drama into three hundred sixty-five entries-one for each day of the year. Fascinating in its detail and singular in its grasp of the big themes, Bennett's Almanac will make anyone a fan of history, assembling even some of the most obscure details. Even better, it will make of everyone a patriot.

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Guinness: World Records 2009 (Guinness World Records)

Author: Guinness World Records
ASIN : 1904994377
Sales Rank : 327
Studio : Guinness
Binding : Hardcover
EAN : 9781904994374
ISBN : 1904994377
Number Of Pages : 288
Publication Date : December 16, 2008
Release Date : December 16, 2008
Publisher : Guinness
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Guinness World Records 2009 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world.

This year, we've created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. And the 2009 edition will have two gatefold spreads and over 20 pages of special records all with 3-D photos, which can be viewed with enclosed 3-D glasses!!

Combined with a new, research-tested, eye-catching cover, over 1,000 new records and 100% new photos, this year's edition once again sets out to be the best Guinness World Records book ever!!

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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009

Author: World Almanac Books
ASIN : 1600571050
Sales Rank : 204
Studio : World Almanac
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9781600571053
ISBN : 1600571050
Number Of Pages : 1008
Publication Date : December 25, 2008
Publisher : World Almanac
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New for 2009—The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes the complete 2008 U.S. election results, and World Series statistics. Every family needs this New York Times best-selling reference book.

The World Almanac is the #1 best-selling American reference book of all time. It is the source for essential and authoritative facts for entertainment, reference and learning. The book contains thousands of facts and statistics that aren’t publicly available which are sourced and double-checked by the staff of World Almanac experts.

The 2008 Edition spent 12 weeks on the NYT Bestseller list reaching #2; 10 weeks on the USA Today Bestseller List reaching #51; and 9 weeks on the Book Sense List reaching a high of #11.

Features in The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009: 

·         The World at a Glance: The most fascinating facts of the past year in science, economics,     sports, arts and media, and more

·         Election 2008 Coverage and Results: Twenty-four pages dedicated to the complete coverage of key issues, pivotal primaries, memorable moments, and election results from the presidential campaign.

·         Beijing Olympics Recap: faces, Places and records from the Summer 2008 games.

·         World Series: For the first time in 5 years, the World Almanac will contain facts covering the World Series.  

·         Year in Pictures: 16 page color photo section of the top stories of 2008, as well as 16 pages of world maps and flags and easy-to-use side abs.

·         Plus thousands of facts and statistics that aren’t publicly available; sourced and double-checked by our full-time editorial staff who are reference experts by category

·         Downloadable World Almanac Trivia Quiz Night Kit: All that you need to host a quiz night in your local pub, bookstore, or classroom.  Our editors provide over 150 questions and answers - all derived from The World Almanac 2009.  Have fun, fundraise, or draw a crowd with this turn-key party kit!

World Almanac Online: www.WorldAlmanac.com

2009 will feature the third year of Bonus Content Online, extended reading to the printed edition for the same combined price of $12.99. This year will feature the Election Results from 2008, plus lots more free information available year-round at worldalmanac.com: historical presidential information, health news and features, and early access to WA09 info.

Once online, look for The World Almanac Blog, launched in 2006 and every weekday featuring

·         New original entries, including provocative postings such as Unbreakable Sports Records; fascinating scientific and historical trivia; and new links to online tools and archives for almanac fans ·         This Day in History, Notable Birthdays and unusual anniversaries such as when Nixon met Elvis Presley in the Oval Office (1970)

·         More useful links and tags to essential reads

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The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009

Author: Old Farmer's Almanac
ASIN : 1571984534
Sales Rank : 1021
Studio : The Old Farmer's Almanac
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9781571984531
ISBN : 1571984534
Number Of Pages : 288
Publication Date : December 20, 2008
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FreeDarko presents The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today's Game

Authors: Bethlehem Shoals, Dr. Lawyer IndianChief, Silverbird 5000, Brown Recluse Esq.
ASIN : 1596915617
Sales Rank : 3454
Studio : Bloomsbury USA
Binding : Hardcover
EAN : 9781596915619
ISBN : 1596915617
Number Of Pages : 224
Publication Date : December 11, 2008
Release Date : December 11, 2008
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Amazon.com Review

Amazon Best of the Month, December 2008: From its mouthful of a name, you might expect The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac to be one of the new breed of fantasy-friendly stathead sports guides in the vein of the Baseball Prospectus. Or, from its blogger pedigree (via the popular FreeDarko.com), you might assume it's one of those quickie blog-into-book projects that repurposes new-media content into an old-media package. But it's neither--not even close. Bucking the data-crunching trend, the Almanac's pseudonymous authors instead embrace the mythical side of pro sports, reminding us that the difference between, say, LeBron and AI lies not just in 0.2 ppg but in the rich drama of potential, style, and lore that each star represents. And the Almanac is no blog: it's every inch a book, freshly imagined and gorgeously designed, with colorful, smart graphics that give dimension to figures from Tim "Mechanical Gothic" Duncan to Stephon "Hategoat" Marbury. With a foreword, fittingly, by Gilbert Arenas, the NBA star whose kooky, self-concocted "Agent Zero" persona often overshadows his knee-hobbled game, the Almanac is the ideal midseason treat for the casual fan and the deep obsessive alike. --Tom Nissley

In the illustrations below, artists from the Free Darko collective give their unique take on two of basketball's "Master Builders"--Kobe Bryant, the perfectionist, and Tim Duncan, a methodical player of gothic proportions. (Click the images to enlarge)

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2009 Writer's Market

Author: Robert Brewer
ASIN : 1582975418
Sales Rank : 963
Studio : Writers Digest Books
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9781582975412
ISBN : 1582975418
Number Of Pages : 1184
Publication Date : December 29, 2008
Publisher : Writers Digest Books
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For 88 years, Writer's Market has given fiction and nonfiction writers the information they need to sell their work--from completely up-to-date listings to exclusive interviews with successful writers. The 2009 edition provides all this and more with over 3,500 listings for book publishers, magazines and literary agents, in addition to a completely updated freelance rate chart. In addition to the thousands of market listings, writers will find up-to-date information on becoming a successful freelancer covering everything from writing query letters to launching a freelance business, and more.

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Baseball Prospectus 2009: The Essential Guide to the 2009 Baseball Season

Author: Robert Brewer
ASIN : 0452290112
Sales Rank : 796
Studio : Plume
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9780452290112
ISBN : 0452290112
Number Of Pages : 624
Publication Date : December 16, 2009
Release Date : December 16, 2009
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The 2009 edition of the New York Times bestselling guide to major league baseball that is simply “the best book of its kind” (Rob Neyer)

Now in its fourteenth edition, the Baseball Prospectus annual is the industry leader among annual baseball guides and the rightful successor to Bill James’s legendary bestselling Baseball Abstracts. The 2009 edition contains critical essays on each of the thirty teams and player comments for some sixty players for each of those teams. Each player’s statistics are projected for the coming season using the groundbreaking PECOTA projection system, called “perhaps the game’s most accurate projection model” (Sports Illustrated). Baseball Prospectus 2009 also contains cutting-edge essays on performance analysis, the likes of which have inspired twenty-nine of the thirty major league teams to hire current and former Baseball Prospectus writers and analysts as consultants. The baseball bible for fantasy players and devoted fans, Baseball Prospectus can be relied upon to once again hit it out of the park.

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The Intellectual Devotional: American History: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse Confidently about Our Nation's Past

Authors: David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim
ASIN : 1594867445
Sales Rank : 6909
Studio : Modern Times
Binding : Hardcover
EAN : 9781594867446
ISBN : 1594867445
Number Of Pages : 368
Publication Date : December 16, 2007
Release Date : December 16, 2007
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2009 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market)

Author: Editors of Writers Digest Books
ASIN : 1582975434
Sales Rank : 2557
Studio : Writers Digest Books
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9781582975436
ISBN : 1582975434
Number Of Pages : 656
Publication Date : December 29, 2008
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For 28 years, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market has been the only resource of its kind exclusively for fiction writers. Covering all genres from romance to mystery to horror and more, this resource helps writers prepare their submissions and sell their work. This must-have guide includes listings for over 1,300 book publishers, magazines, literary agents, writing contests and conferences, each containing current contact information, editorial needs, schedules and guidelines that save writers time and take the guesswork out of the submission process.

With more than 100 pages of listings for literary journals alone and another 100 pages of book publishers, plus special sections dedicated to the genres of romance, mystery/thriller, speculative fiction, and comics/graphic novels, the 2009 edition for this essential resource is every writer's key to successfully selling their fiction.

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Time for Kids: Almanac 2009 (Time for Kids Almanac)

Author: Editors of Time for Kids magazine
ASIN : 1603207759
Sales Rank : 19067
Studio : Time For Kids
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9781603207751
ISBN : 1603207759
Number Of Pages : 256
Publication Date : December 24, 2008
Publisher : Time For Kids
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The newest edition of the best-selling Time For Kids Almanac is back and better than ever.

Full of information on everything from animals to inventions, cutting-edge technology for the environment, this handy, colorful resource is a must-have for 8- to 12-year-olds. The Time For Kids Almanac 2009 features more than 650 new photos of kids' favorite stars, athletes, leaders, and other newsmakers, not to mention pictures of people and places from all around the world (and spanning history!). Engaging articles from the award-winning Time for Kids magazine bring the facts to life while quizzes, games, puzzles, fun factoids and more make for an interactive read. The ultimate in edutainment, the thoroughly up-to-date facts, charts, statistics and maps will engage readers while boosting their brainpower.

Every page offers kids a quick course on a subject of interest. Whether they're curious about recent Grammy winners or Pulitzer prizes; the order of the presidents or the number of bones in their bodies; the real deal with global warming or the Middle East--they'll find exactly what they're looking for and much, much more inside the full and fascinating pages of Time for Kids Almanac 2009.