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  Mo' Urban Dictionary -...

  Aaron Peckham

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  I have seen the future of slang dictionaries, and its name is urbandictionary.com." --Times (London)* Move over Merriam-Webster, Oxford, and American Heritage; your version of truthiness has hit the marble ceiling.Compiled from the wildly popular Web site urbandictionary.com, Mo' Urban Dictionary: Ridonkulous Street Slang Defined includes more than 2,000 of the latest contemporary slang entries.* Since the site's founding in 1999, more than 2.5 million definitions have been submitted. Thousands of new words and definitions are added each day.* Each alphabetized entry includes a word, a definition, and a sample sentence.Applejacked:  Having your Apple iPod stolen. "Dude, on the train last night I totally got Applejacked!"bacon bit:  A rent-a-cop; not good/important enough to be referred to as a "pig" or "bacon." "I thought we'd be in trouble when the 5-0 started rollin' up, but then I realized it was just the bacon bits--mall security."cruiser spoon: To park two police cruisers with the drivers' sides adjacent so that the officers can converse through the open windows. "Better slow down, the po-po are cruiser spooning in the parking lot ahead."

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  You Like a Pho? and Other Itchy...

  Sam Letchworth

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  Have you ever wondered where horse milk vodka comes from? Or how to fight off a mob of Malaysian monkeys? Is it bad luck to wash cow poop off of your shoe? Travel vicariously with Sam across the Orient to find the funny but true answers. 
  Sam savors every local culture he encounters much like Conan O’Brian and the late Anthony Bourdain—embracing the people, their food, and especially their curiosities. His humor and infatuation with humanity’s diversity fuel each story. 
  Teaching in Korea and Vietnam since 2015, Sam uses his time out of the classroom to explore the rest of Asia. His five-book series, Itchy Feet Travel Tales in Asia, covers his adventures (and misadventures) in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. 
  Narrated by the author, these stories of the sublime and the surreal will have you giggling and gawking as you follow Sam through the weird and wonderful world of the East.

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  Nashville Food Trucks - Stories...

  Julie Festa

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  “A guide to the chefs and food making up Nashville’s vibrant rolling restaurant scene . . . stalker-worthy trucks offer comfort food and Southern favorites.” —Tennessean Nashville’s best eats have been brought to the streets. The city’s booming food truck trend is part of what makes central Tennessee a culinary destination and a hub for all things food. These mobile menus have earned foodie favoritism and serve up more than just the good ol’ southern comfort stuff. Folks are lining up for a wide array of gourmet grub inspired by all kinds of different cuisines and tastes. Local trucks have been featured on the Cooking Channel’s “Eat Street” and “Unique Eats,” and Nashville is home to major annual food truck events, like the Nashville Street Food Awards and Musician’s Corner. Dig in to these palatable pages with award-winning NashvilleFoodTruckJunkie.com blogger, Julie Festa, who dishes out the details about the city’s traveling eateries and the chefs and inspired recipes behind them.

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  Knits for Nerds - 30 Projects

  Toni Carr

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  Patterns for Uhura’s dress, Hobbit slippers, a Summer Queen shawl, and other projects for crafty geeks . . .  
   
  The best of science fiction, manga, and animaguiri meets knit one, purl two as knit siren and part-time roller derby girl Joan of Dark offers up an out-of-this-world assortment of knitting nerdiness. The patterns for thirty iconic clothing and accessory items inspired by popular TV shows, books, films, comics, and more—including Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Firefly—are presented alongside full-color photos showcasing completed projects, such as: 
   
  * Lieutenant Uhura’s sexy Star Trek minidress 
   
  * Hobbit feet slippers  
   
  * Firefly-inspired scarf, socks, hat, and jacket 
   
  * Tank Girl socks 
   
  * Hermione Granger’s secret beaded bag 
   
  * Manga-inspired leg warmers 
   
  * The Big Bang Theory-inspired his and hers sweater-vests 
   
  * Lord of the Rings-inspired shrug 
   
  In addition to a wardrobe of costume finery, hobbyists will also find instructions for practical projects such as an e-reader cover or a laptop bag crafted of checkered fabric that serves double-duty as a chessboard and carryall, as well as patterns for plush toys inspired by Star Trek, robots, and the comic book Squee! Wear your nerdiness on your sleeve with Knits for Nerds.

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  The Little Book of Whiskey - Sip...

  Lynda Balslev

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  This complete guide to whiskey explores the history, traditions, and types along with tasting tips and 25 recipes for drinks and perfect pairings. 
   
  Whiskey is not just your dad’s drink. From Scotland’s grand traditions to America’s recent distillery boom, there’s plenty to explore, appreciate, and enjoy. Whether you’re a whiskey veteran or newly initiated to the “Water of Life,” The Little Book of Whiskey is your ideal guide to knowing your whiskey—and getting the most out of it. 
   
  Award-winning food and spirits writer Lynda Balsley explains the storied origins of whiskey, the differences between Scotch and Bourbon, and what to look for when you sniff and sip. She also offers tips on how to host a whiskey tasting and recipes for perfect whiskey cocktails and foods that pair perfectly with your favorite malt.

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  The Fun Part

  Christian Finnegan

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  Disarmingly honest and brutally charming, Christian Finnegan discusses every aspect of life in this comedy special — from traveling the globe to inconvenient bodily functions.

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