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  Thalia Book Club: Tessa Hadley...

  Tessa Hadley

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  The acclaimed British novelist and short story master who "recruits admires with each book" (Hilary Mantel) discusses her latest novel with fellow author Colm Tóibín (House of Names). Ingeniously moving between past and present, Late in the Day exposes how infinite alternate configurations lie beneath the seemingly dependable arrangements we make for our lives. With a reading by Rita Wolf (An Ordinary Muslim).

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  Diary Of A Noob Steve Book 1 -...

  MC Steve

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  *When mysterious fires destroy lives and homes, it might just be time to turn up the heat…* 
  Things aren't looking good for Noob Steve. After his house is destroyed by mysterious fires that have been occurring, *he finds himself in more hot water* after saving the general's daughter, Jillian, from harm's way. Good natured, adventure loving Steve and studious, responsible Jillian become fast friends and embark on an underground adventure. 
  However, Noob Steve and Jillian may have bitten off more than they can chew, because they have stumbled upon the *real cause of the recent mysterious fires *and it is now up to them to set things right. With the help of a talking Enderman, Steve and Jillian are about to have the biggest adventure of their lives. What is causing the mysterious fires? Can Steve and Jillian save the day in time? Only time will tell when you read Mysterious Fires. 
  A fantastic read for the whole family, Mysterious Fires is full of page turning adventure and charming illustrations. This book is sure to engage any child, even those adverse to reading!

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  Introducing Shakespeare - A...

  Nick Groom

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  Shakespeare's absolute pre-eminence is simply unparalleled. His plays pack theatres and provide Hollywood with block-buster scripts; his works inspire mountains of scholarship and criticism every year. He has given us many of the very words we speak, and even some of the thoughts we think.
  Nick Groom and Piero explore how Shakespeare became so famous and influential, and why he is still widely considered the greatest writer ever. They investigate how the Bard has been worshiped at different times and in different places, used and abused to cultural and political ends, and the roots of intense controversies which have surrounded his work. 
  Much more than a biography or a guide to his plays and sonnets, Introducing Shakespeare is a tour through the world of Will and concludes that even after centuries, Shakespeare remains the battlefield on which our very comprehension of humanity is being fought out.

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  Best Editorial Cartoons of the...

  Charles Brooks

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  Full of clever commentary on the major events of 2009, this collection of more than four hundred cartoons covers a range of viewpoints from liberal to conservative. Pulitzer Prize winners and other leading editorial cartoonists cover, among other news, the Obama administration, the staggering economy, government bailouts, and healthcare reform. These controversial subjects are presented with quick wit, sharp observation, and a healthy dose of humor.  The year began with one of the worst economic downturns in United States history. Earmarked spending bills and heated town-hall debates nationwide did nothing to ease the country’s tension over job losses. Politicians were ever-present in the news as the actions of Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, and Governors Rod Blagojevich and Mark Sanford ranged from heroic to criminal. Moreover, in other news, the H1N1 pandemic known as the swine flu killed hundreds of people worldwide, while inadvertently causing pork stocks to plummet.  From sports and media to society and foreign affairs, no subject is off limits. All mistakes and failures are fair game because, as often as history repeats itself, there is often someone new to blame for it. This collection of irony and sarcasm disguised as social commentary is filled with an underlying sincerity that will either make you laugh or cry. Either way, 2009 was an interesting year.

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  Avicenna and the Book of Medicine

  Jordi Bayarri Dolz

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  Avicenna, also known as Ibn Sina, was a physician and philosopher in an era known as the Islamic Golden Age. When he was not working as a healer in the courts of different rulers, he collected the best medical knowledge of his time. Through travels and upheavals, his efforts led to the groundbreaking early medical encyclopedia The Canon of Medicine, which scholars and healers read for centuries afterward. This graphic biography explores the life and inspirations behind Avicenna's highly influential projects.

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  Harrow County Omnibus Volume 2...

  Cullen Bunn

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  "The second half of the highly acclaimed, Eisner-nominated horror fantasy tale.While Emmy has been focused on dealing with supernatural threats from the outside world; a much bigger problem has been brewing at home, leading to an epic confrontation that will alter the fate of the entirety of Harrow County!Collects issues 17-32 of Harrow County adapted to GraphicAudio featuring a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music.Performed by Dawn Ursula, Taylor Coan, Khaya Fraites, Scott McCormick, Marni Penning, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Colleen Delany, Robb Moreira, Eric Messner, Todd Scofield, Steve Wannall, Holly Adams, Jeri Marshall, Lolita Horne, Nanette Savard, Bill Gillett, Dan Delgado, Steven Carpenter, Torian Brackett, Andrew Mimms, Ken Jackson, Yasmin Tuazon, and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker."

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