en-us http://www.productwiki.com/books/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/the-average-american-male/ The narrator and star of The Average American Male has a girlfriend with a booty that  would make Sir Mix-A-Lot proud, and he lets you know it, any chance he can. Follow this seemingly narcissistic, rude, and petulant man as he wades through the suffering that is dealing with his girlfriend, dealing with his friends, and other annoyances in his life. Other tasks he performs on a regular basis: fantasizing about women, watching porn, and playing video games. Not for the faint of heart the novel is crass, vulgar and quite explicit. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:10:12 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-average-american-male/ http://www.productwiki.com/a-wrinkle-in-time/ A Wrinkle In Time was written by Madeleine L'Engle between 1959 and 1960. The book was rejected by 26 publishers before being accepted, ironically going on to win numerous awards including the Newbery Medal, Sequoyah Book Award, and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. It has since become a children's classic with over 8 million copies in print and more than 15,000 sold each year still. A Wrinkle in Time is a combination coming-of-age and science fiction story. It centers around Meg Murray, a shy and awkward teenager; her younger brother, Charles Wallace, a five-year-old super genius who provides many insights during the... Sat, 03 Dec 2005 11:28:48 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/a-wrinkle-in-time/ http://www.productwiki.com/into-the-wild/ Into the Wild is the bestselling non-fiction book by Jon Krakauer, and was written in 1996 as an expansion of Krakauer's 9,000 word article, "Death of an Innocent", which appeared in the January 1993 issue of Outside magazine.  Krakauer spent three years carrying out the background research work for this biography.  It covers the tale of Christopher McCandless, who in April 1992 at the age of 24, wandered into the Alaska wilderness with only 10 pounds of rice, a .22 calibre rifle, a camera, & some books.....and was found dead of starvation four months later in an abandoned bus.   After graduating in 1990 from Emory University,... Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:03:32 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/into-the-wild/ http://www.productwiki.com/cobain-unseen/ In this follow-up to Heavier than Heaven, Cobain biographer Charles R. Cross has released this hard-cover Kurt Cobain collection of unrealeased photos, journals, and lyrics.  Cobain Unseen contains many previously unseen artifacts and photographs from the Cobain estate's archives to form an intriguing portrait of the creativity, madness, and genius of Kurt Cobain.  Many pages are "interactive", in that they fold-out, flip-out, contain a pocket or flap with a removable item (e.g. audio disk of cobain reading from his journals, or a thanksgiving card Cobain drew as a kid).  These features and inclusions are the highlight of this photo-collage book. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:26:26 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/cobain-unseen/ http://www.productwiki.com/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/ The seventh, and final book in the fantastically popular Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is set to be released on July 21st, 2007. JK Rowling has stated that Deathly Hallows is so closely tied to the Half-Blood Prince that she regards them as two halves to the same novel. Very little is known about this last entry to Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts except that it will contain the final battle between Harry and Lord Voldemort. At the end of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry decides to embark on the quest of finding and destroying... Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:49:16 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/ http://www.productwiki.com/project-quick-cash/ The below section of the report appears to be written as a first-person review. Please rewrite in original words from a neutral point of view, and if you're the writer, please move this to the comments section. Project Quick Cash is a new ebook product from Alok Jain.  He has created several other products that have been quite a hit.  This ebook however, he promises to be the best out of them all. In project quick cash Alok claims to have revealed five tactics that he uses everyday to make $1000+ on the Internet.  I have had the pleasure of... Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:44:17 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/project-quick-cash/ http://www.productwiki.com/blindness/ This book by José Saramago examines a city that is plagued by a highly-contagious epidemic. Following the title of the book, the illness that spreads among the population is a form of white Blindness that infets everyone it touches. The government quarantines the blind inside of a mental hospital that gets taken over by criminals, who subject the blind to horrific abuse. There is one witness who leads a group of seven to escape their tormentors. Reception Blindess has received great critical acclaim for critics around the world, and is an international best seller. It is a New York Times Notable... Mon, 02 Jul 2007 11:08:18 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/blindness/ http://www.productwiki.com/all-i-need-to-know-i-learned-from-my-cat-and-then-some/ This is the Double-Platinum Collector's Edition of the best-selling All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat by author/artist Suzy Becker.  The comic-style common-sense dispensing one-liners all revolve around the white cat named Binky.  Binky lives by a mantra of simple pleasures, such as, "Don't think too far beyond your next meal." "It's O.K. to wear the same thing every day."  "Get mad when you're stepped on." "Know all the sunny places."  This collector's edition comes with all the comics of the original book, plus 48 new pages. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:56 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/all-i-need-to-know-i-learned-from-my-cat-and-then-some/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-children-of-hurin/ After being restored by J.R. R. Tolkien's son, Christopher Tolkien, The Children of Húrin is a celebration of Tolkien's narrative and storytelling skills. Fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings will be delighted with this epic tale of Elves and Men, orcs, dragons, all set in the backdrop of Middle-earth. The story begins with Turin, who's father Hurin was captured by the Dark Lord Morgoth and his monstrous army. All of Middle-earth is under Morgoth's rule and for Hurin's defiance, his entire family is cursed by Morgoth to be brought down into darkness and despair. Turin refuses to be cowed by Morgoth and... Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:45:35 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-children-of-hurin/ http://www.productwiki.com/godel-escher-bach-an-eternal-golden-braid/ A Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Douglas Hofstadter, published in 1979 by Basic Books examining the complex concept of "strange loops" and how they relate to the three greats mentioned in the title. Gödel's incompleteness theorem is central to the theme of the book. While many chapters can be challenging for those that aren't mathematically minded, it offers interesting insights into to concept of paradox. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 09:59:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/godel-escher-bach-an-eternal-golden-braid/ http://www.productwiki.com/musicophilia/ Musicophilia is neurologist Oliver Sacks' latest book delving into "different brained" people. The book focuses on music and its impact on people afflicted with different reactions to music. One patient is a man who after being struck by lightening, is suddenly inspired to become a concert pianist. Sacks also examines a group of children with Williams Syndrome who have an extreme love of music right from birth. As a contrast, he examines a group of people with amusia - they hear a symphony as if it's just pots and pans banging away. He also examines an especially intriguing patient who has... Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:40:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/musicophilia/ http://www.productwiki.com/end-the-fed/ End The Fed is a 2009 book written by Congressmen Ron Paul. The book advocates the abolition of the Federal Reserve in the United States. Paul argues that it is ineffective to have serious economic discussion without taking the role of the Federal Reserve into consideration. End The Fed debuted at number six on the New York Times Best Seller list. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:18:26 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/end-the-fed/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-castle-in-the-forest/ How do you write about one of the most notorious dictators in history? If you're Norman Mailer, examining the minds, motivations and motifs of the infamous are regular past times. The Castle in the Forest is biographic fiction, detailing the origins of Adolf Hitler. Weaving fact with fancy, and no clear demarcations on where one ends, and one begins, Mailer recounts Hitler's ancestral backgrounds, up to his birth on to his early teenage years. The fashion with which Mailer recounts these tales is through the eyes of Dieter. A former SS agent that is really a mid-level devil in service of... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:39:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-castle-in-the-forest/ http://www.productwiki.com/wise-words-lessons-in-entrepreneurship-venture-capital/ For new startups or companies looking to expand their business outside funding is one of the main sources of capital. Sean Wise is an investment agent, investor, startup mentor, and columnist for the Globe & Mail and with these Wise Words gives business advice to new companies, and companies seeking financing. The book is composed out of a selection of Wise' best columns in his early years at the Globe and Mail starting in the fall of 2005 and running until February 2007. Considering Wise' background and contacts most of the content revolves around venture financing, from how to initially plan... Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:08:54 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/wise-words-lessons-in-entrepreneurship-venture-capital/ http://www.productwiki.com/bush-yoga/ A comical book that explores a the fictional relationship of George W. Bush and yoga. Bush Yoga features photography of the 12" George Bush Elite Force Aviation action figure in a series of yoga postures including: inversions, seated, standing, warriors, and backends. Each photo is accompanied by a description and a tip, written from the point of view of George Bush. W also provides some never-heard-before stories from his personal life. The author, Daniel Cota (referred to as an artist/entrepreneur on the back cover) is responsible for coming up with the poses, photography and writing. The book is available in a... Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:40:30 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/bush-yoga/ http://www.productwiki.com/meta-math/ Mathematician, and author, Gregory Chaitin examines the fundamental limits of mathematics and reasoning, by examining the inherent random nature of math. As much a book of philosophy or epistemology, Meta Math! is the quest for a special number Ω that demonstrates that math is not as straight forward as it may seem. Building on the concepts of Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem and Alan Turing's Halting Problem, Chaitin seeks a truly irreducible (random) number that sheds light on what is truly unknowable. The author takes a passionate and playful look at what could be very dry concepts to some, and makes it interesting... Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:43:25 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/meta-math/ http://www.productwiki.com/intercourses-an-aphrodisiac-cookbook/ If you're looking for a romantic cookbook for Valentine's Day, look no further.  Intercourses has over 100 "couple tested" recipes, along with plenty of titillating images to enjoy while you work.  Available at Vat19 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:25:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/intercourses-an-aphrodisiac-cookbook/ http://www.productwiki.com/oryx-and-crake/ The description on this report is copy and pasted marketing material. The description should be rewritten to provide the facts from a neutral point of view, as per ProductWiki policy and guidelines. A stunning and provocative new novel by the internationally celebrated author of The Blind Assassin, winner of the Booker Prize Margaret Atwood's new novel is so utterly compelling, so prescient, so relevant, so terrifyingly-all-too-likely-to-be-true, that readers may find their view of the world forever changed after reading it. This is Margaret Atwood at the absolute peak of her powers. For readers of Oryx and Crake, nothing will ever... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:35:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/oryx-and-crake/ http://www.productwiki.com/if-i-did-it/ If I Did It is a book written by O.J. Simpson about how he, hypothetically, would've killed his ex-wife Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman. This was a hugely publicized criminal case in which the former NFL star was acquitted, but subseqently was found financially liable in a civil wrongful death trial. The Goldman family appeared on Oprah on September 13th, 2007 promoting the book that will soon hit shelves. The Goldman family acquired the book as part of restitution of in the aforementioned civil court case because O.J. had failed to make all of his payments on the 33.5M lawsuit. The... Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:57:26 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/if-i-did-it/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy/ Don't Panic. Find the answer to life, existence, and everything in the universe (it's 42) but the real question is, what is the question? Follow Arthur Dent on a journey around the universe from his local pub to the end of the Universe. The Hitchhiker's Guide is required reading for geeks and the people who love them. Expand your mind. Get total perception. And don't forget your towel. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:21:35 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-secret-audiobook/ The Secret is released to the world! The groundbreaking feature length movie that revealed the great mystery of the universe, The Secret, is now an audiobook, and everything listeners have ever wanted - unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, and more can be theirs. You hold in your hands a great secret. It has been passed down through the ages, highly coveted, hidden, lost, stolen, and bought for vast sums of money. Fragments of this Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. It has been understood by some of the... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:22:10 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-secret-audiobook/ http://www.productwiki.com/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince/ This is the sixth book in the Harry Potter series. The war continues against Voldemort, while the Hogwarts clan continue with daily life. New spells are learned and the Sixth years learn how to Apparate. Harry makes a new friend in the mysterious half-blood prince, while he struggles with his schoolwork.Though they are looking at disturbing times, there is still time for romance in this latest book by J.K. Rowling. Sat, 26 Nov 2005 00:32:36 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-chronicles-of-narnia-box-set/ Narnia is entering the 21st century. With Disney's first film in the saga being released this December, C.S. Lewis' children's classic is being introduced to the next generation. This is a perfect opportunity to get your kids reading. Nothing captures the imagination more than a world filled with lions, witches and wardrobes. Don't let the kids take the easy way out this holiday, let them read the book first, then watch the movie. It's the best gift you can give.Collection includes:The Magician's NephewThe Lion, The Witch, and The WardrobeThe Horse and his BoyPrince CaspianThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Silver ChairThe... Sat, 03 Dec 2005 11:21:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-chronicles-of-narnia-box-set/ http://www.productwiki.com/anna-karenina/ From the PublisherAnna Karenina has beauty, social position, wealth, a husband, and an adored son, but her existence seems empty. When she meets the dashing officer Count Vronsky she rejects her marriage and turns to him to fulfill her passionate nature -- with devastating results. One of the world's greatest novels, Anna Karenina is both an immortal drama of personal conflict and social scandal and a vivid, richly textured panorama of nineteenth-century Russia.While previous versions have softened the robust, and sometimes shocking, quality of Tolstoy's writing, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky have produced a magnificent translation that is true to his... Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:06:46 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/anna-karenina/ http://www.productwiki.com/small-is-the-new-big/ ...and 183 other riffs, rants, and remarkable business ideas. A collection of short essays compiled from author, and business blogger Seth Godin. The essays are arranged in alphabetical order (not chronological), with insight for entrepreneurs about growing their business. The major theme of the book is that their is an inherent advantage of smaller, more nimble organizations in the current high-tech marketplace. It's easier than ever to be remarkable, so get started now! Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:16:20 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/small-is-the-new-big/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-perfect-thing-how-the-ipod-shuffles-commerce-culture-and-coolness/ The true iPod story, from design to marketing to cultural phenomenon.  Steven Levy goes behind the scenes with exclusive access to the people behind the little white box to understand how the iPod came to be.  Levy goes further than simply discussing the box itself and why it has succeeded so incredibly, and examines the cultural impact that the iPod has left on our society.In a publication for the iPod generation, each chapter of the book is a self contained section, with every book having all the chapters shuffled around except for the opening and closing. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:47:23 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-perfect-thing-how-the-ipod-shuffles-commerce-culture-and-coolness/ http://www.productwiki.com/stuffed-an-insider-s-look-at-who-s-really-making-america-fat/ Hank Cardello writes from an insider's perspective, having been in the CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry for 30 years. In this book, he examines the origins of the problem: why are Americans so fat? What led us to this situation, and how can it be fixed? Cardello offers practical advice for how things can change. Sat, 02 May 2009 15:09:24 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/stuffed-an-insider-s-look-at-who-s-really-making-america-fat/ http://www.productwiki.com/get-a-job-your-guide-to-making-successful-career-moves/ Get A Job! Your Guide to Making Successful Career Moves by David B. Wright Paperback: 346 pages e-book: 254 pages (same content, different formatting) Get A Job! Your Guide to Making Successful Career Moves is a job search guide that contains tips, information, and resources useful to a wide range of job seekers, from entry level to seasoned C-level executives.  People with a few years of experience or more will likely benefit most from this book. The book also covers technology tools to make a job search easier, and examines the job search process so job seekers can be more efficient and effective in their search... Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:11:33 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/get-a-job-your-guide-to-making-successful-career-moves/ http://www.productwiki.com/cool-gardens/ From the lead vocalist Serj Tankian of System of a Down fame comes a book of poetry. All of the poems were written by Serj over a period of about 8 years, exploring a number of diverse topics such as war and the nature of time. The book contains original artwork by Sako Shahinian, a young Los Angleles based artist. Poem List: Prenatal Familiarities From Words To Portraits Mer Businessman vs. Homeless A Metaphor? Duty Free Fear Day Or Night Matter The Count Wet Flower Mercury City Of Blinds Hands That Want To Compassion Brain Waves Compliment Rain Subatmoic Music Days... Sun, 06 May 2007 02:20:25 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cool-gardens/ http://www.productwiki.com/subversive-cross-stitch/ This book is the juxtaposition of the age-old craft of cross-stitch with a subversive twist. Instead of "Home is where the heart is", you can stitch up notable one-liners like "Bite me", "Kiss my ass", "Truthiness", "WTF?", and "Life sucks then you die". Subversive cross stitch includes 33 of Jackson's edgiest patterns with easy-to-follow instructions to create your subversive message for friends, family, co-workers, or even your front foyer. She also includes tips, tools, and techniques for stitching up your own form of rebellion. Check out kits and patterns at www.subversivecrossstitch.com. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:56:04 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/subversive-cross-stitch/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-complete-calvin-and-hobbes/ Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. More than 30 million of the 17 Calvin and Hobbes books (all published by Andrews McMeel) have been sold. And now, the entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons will be published in a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon. Composed of three hardcover, four-color volumes in a sturdy slipcase, this edition will include all... Fri, 02 Dec 2005 16:33:54 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-complete-calvin-and-hobbes/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-zombie-survival-guide/ Are you prepared against an attack from the undead? This book will help you take precations so that you can survive and escape alive from a zombie outbreak. Everything from defending you position, choosing the all essencial weapons, escaping from the area, and going on the offensive to take out the zombies that caused you so much stress. Educate yourself against this threat to the very human race! Tue, 26 Dec 2006 02:43:53 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-zombie-survival-guide/ http://www.productwiki.com/surely-you-re-joking-mr-feynman/ (Adventures of a Curious Character). This is by far one of the greatest NON-TEXTBOOK reads for engineers, scientists and any restless and adventurous minds.  Hilariously composed by Nobel-winner physicist and adventurer Richard P. Feynman.  This book recounts Feyman's adventures from trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr to painting a naked female toreador.  Interestingly enough, December's Wired Magazine interview with Lonelygirl15 revealed her interest in Feynman as well. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:27:59 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/surely-you-re-joking-mr-feynman/ http://www.productwiki.com/world-war-z-an-oral-history-of-the-zombie-war/ World War Z is a novel by Max Brooks that tells the story of the zombie war. The book is a follow up to his previous novel, The Zombie Survival Guide. The story is told through the individual accounts of the survivors, each characters story revealng more and more of the plot. World War Z refers to a Class 4 zombie outbreak (a class 4 outbreak literally means a zombie controlled world) that threatened the safety of the human race. Each of the characters tell there own individual stories of hardship, survival, and fear. Sun, 06 May 2007 02:44:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/world-war-z-an-oral-history-of-the-zombie-war/ http://www.productwiki.com/design-like-you-give-a-damn/ Meant to be a call to arms for architects and designers worldwide, Design Like You Give a Damn is a both a guide and testament to how people can and have made things that work - in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. The history is inspirational, and the future it paints is possible but difficult. Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:49:42 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/design-like-you-give-a-damn/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-blonde-theory/ This is Kristin Hamel's second book, after her debut novel How to Sleep with a Movie Star. The book follows Harper Roberts on her quest to find true love and true happiness. In the same vein as other romantic comedy fare such as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Harper, a successful patent lawyer, creates her own experiment to snag a guy. Forgoing her actual smart and intelligent self, she plays the stereotypical dumb blonde to see if that will garner more success with the opposite sex. Kristin Hamel is a People magazine contributor, a regular guest on... Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:18:06 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-blonde-theory/ http://www.productwiki.com/all-families-are-psychotic/ In Coupland's seventh book which acts as a departure from his usual writing style, the narrative follows a hyper-dysfunctional family as they cope with conflicts both internal and external. To list out all the issues and events that transpire between the character would take... well an entire book. Some critics have criticized the book for being too fanciful, while others enjoy the outlandish soap-opera nature of the plot. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:59:58 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/all-families-are-psychotic/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-rebel-sell/ Subtitle: Why the culture can't be jammed. In this provocative book from two Canadian philosophy professors, the argument is put forth that counter-culture, the movement that seeks to fight against the tide of increasing consumerism, is actually the biggest driver of consumerism. Andrew Potter and Joseph Heath examine the beginning of the counter-culture phenomenon with the hippies in the 60s and how it's evolved over the past 40 years to such landmark publications as Naomi Klein's No Logo and Adbusters. The US title of the book is Nation of Rebels: Why Counterculture Became Consumer Culture Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:35:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-rebel-sell/ http://www.productwiki.com/flipside-vision-calendar-of-climate-change/ Looking outside your window and seeing more snow than ever, or no snow at all is usually reminder enough that the world is undergoing serious change. To further emphasize that point indoors this carbon neutral calendar of climate change depicts a different way the world's weather is changing each month. Information on the change is given alongside 2 beautiful pictures, as well as pointers and advice on how to fix these changes. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:31:37 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/flipside-vision-calendar-of-climate-change/ http://www.productwiki.com/talk-to-the-hand-the-utter-bloody-rudeness-of-the-world-today/ "Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or 6 Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door." If you've ever had an unpleasant experience at the grocery store, a retail store, or even just daily interactions with people, did you ever wonder why people can be so RUDE? "Talk to the Hand" is a book rallying us to return to civility and proper manners! A must read! Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:49:17 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/talk-to-the-hand-the-utter-bloody-rudeness-of-the-world-today/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-robber-bride/ The Robber Bride is a Margaret Atwood novel published in 1993. Set in present-day Toronto, the novel begins with three women (Roz, Charis, and Tony) who meet once a month in a restaurant to share a meal. They'd recently come from a funeral for a former friend and ongoing rival of theirs named Zenia. During their most recent outing, they see Zenia, a woman they'd all grown up with who stole their respective beaux. The novel alternates between the present and flashbacks by Roz, Charis, and Tony respectively, each one with a different background for Zenia, the title character.Added from en.wikipedia.org Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:06:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-robber-bride/ http://www.productwiki.com/postsecret-extraordinary-confessions-from-ordinary-lives/ PostSecret, one of the most popular blogs on the web, is now a book. People send creative postcards to the site featuring their deepest secrets. At times hilarious and at times heartbreaking, the secrets revealed are always interesting. "I don't care about recycling. (But I pretend I do.)" Added from www.amazon.com Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:40:15 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/postsecret-extraordinary-confessions-from-ordinary-lives/ http://www.productwiki.com/ines-of-my-soul/ A novel that chronicles the brave deeds and passionate loves of Inâes Suâarez, a spirited woman who journeyed to the New World in search of her husband and, as the companion of Pedro de Valdivia, helped to found the nation of Chile. From an internationally best-selling author, a captivating new novel chronicles the brave deeds and passionate loves of a spirited woman who journeyed to the New World and helped to found a nation. Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:33:49 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/ines-of-my-soul/ http://www.productwiki.com/click-what-millions-of-people-are-doing-online-and-why-it-matters/ Tancer, who leads global research at Hitwise, an online market research company, guides the reader through the search patterns among 10 million Internet users, challenging myths and making new discoveries about the psychology of consumers, illustrating that clicks speak louder than words and can reveal unspoken truths about individual drives that are not expressed via other forms of media. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:38:32 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/click-what-millions-of-people-are-doing-online-and-why-it-matters/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-other-side-of-me-a-memoir/ In The Other Side Of Me, Sheldon pulls no punches. He talks candidly about growing up in Depression-era Chicago, his family's poverty, and the onset of mood swings, later diagnosed as manic depression, that would haunt him throughout his life. He recalls how he boldly maneuvered his way into show business as a self-proclaimed songwriter...how, as a first-time nominee, he accepted the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer without having prepared a speech...how he directed Cary Grant and comforted Judy Garland in Hollywoodhow he worked with TV icons Barbara Eden, Patty Duke, and Larry Hagman. And,... Sun, 28 May 2006 11:39:20 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-other-side-of-me-a-memoir/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-book-of-bunny-suicides/ The Book of Bunny Suicides: Little fluffy rabbits who just don't want to live anymore is a collection of black & white cartoons showing one or more rabbits in their creative attempts to end their lives using a variety of items. The hilarity that ensues marks the authour, Andy Riley, as a comical genius. He's aware of the fine balance between unlikely gore and straight-up comedy. Where else will you see a Bunny impaled on a light saber? This book might not be for everyone, but for those that will find it funny, will find it ridiculously funny. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:43:41 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-book-of-bunny-suicides/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-world-of-richard-stine/ Richard Stine is a staple of modern art. His bold visual style and insightful commentary into the human spirit have made his greetings cards signatures of the industry. This book lets you peek a little bit behind the curtain and pick at the brain of Stine as he shares notebook jottings, pieces of letters, all against the beautiful tapestry of his paintings and drawings. Makes for a great gift for someone that loves contemporary art and makes for a fun read! Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:20:59 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-world-of-richard-stine/ http://www.productwiki.com/fig-s-giant/ Based on the Lilliput adventure from Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels", the story centres on Fig, a Lilliputian girl, who befriends and defends the giant, Gulliver. It's an adventure that will lead Fig and her giant to stride the seas, capture an enemy fleet, and win a war. And it's an adventure in which Fig will make the most amazing friend - a friend who will open up whole new world for her, on a scale she could never have imagined. Geraldine's vivid, evocative language is perfectly matched by newcomer Jago's luminously coloured illustrations, which feature dramatic perspectives and intricate detail. An... Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:38:53 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/fig-s-giant/ http://www.productwiki.com/mad-about-madeline/ "In an old house in Paris, all covered in vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines..." And so the story goes about the spunkiest little girl Madeline! In this edition, you will find Madeline, Madeline and the Bad Hat, Madeline's Rescue, Madeline and the Gypsies, Madeline in London, and Madeline's Christmas. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:39:29 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/mad-about-madeline/ http://www.productwiki.com/calvin-and-hobbes-it-s-a-magical-world/ Join Calvin and Hobbes in their last book: It's A Magical World. Exlore the final mischief of Calvin as he not only drives his parents crazy, but throws slushballs at Susie, and daydreams in class. This is a must read for Calvin and Hobbes fans! Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:15:39 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/calvin-and-hobbes-it-s-a-magical-world/ http://www.productwiki.com/queen-noor-leap-of-faith-memoirs-of-an-unexpected-life/ Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life documents Lisa Najeeb Halaby's (now Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan) life as wife of the late King Hussein bin Talal. From her childhood in America, as part of Princeton's first co-ed graduate class, then on to working in the Middle East, and eventually meeting the King and falling in love, Queen Noor writes with a distinct voice and a constant plea for peace and tolerance. Her firsthand experience with Middle-East politics, from the conflicts, the wars, talks, and humanitarian efforts gives readers a glimpse of perspective. She also shares her various struggles, triumphs,... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:31:52 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/queen-noor-leap-of-faith-memoirs-of-an-unexpected-life/ http://www.productwiki.com/agile-project-management-creating-innovative-products/ JIM HIGHSMITH is Director, Agile Project Management Practice, and Fellow, Business Technology Council at Cutter Consortium. He is also a Member of the Software Development Productivity Council, Flashline, Inc. Highsmith authored Adaptive Software Development, which won the prestigious Jolt award for excellence, and Agile Software Development Ecosystems (Addison Wesley). A recognized leader in the Agile movement, he co-authored the Agile Manifesto and co-founded the Agile Alliance. Added from www.amazon.com Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:22:21 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/agile-project-management-creating-innovative-products/ http://www.productwiki.com/where-the-sidewalk-ends-30th-anniversary-special-edition/ Includes 12 new poems!...There is a place where the sidewalk endsAnd before the street begins,And there the grass grows soft and white,And there the sun burns crimson bright,And there the moon-bird rests from his flightTo cool in the peppermint wind... Sat, 26 Nov 2005 11:32:09 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/where-the-sidewalk-ends-30th-anniversary-special-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/bonjour-babar-the-six-unabridged-classics-by-the-creator-of-babar/ It's been nearly seventy years since Babar was born but people still love reading stories about the noble elephant! Read the original six Barbar books by Jean De Brunhoff and immerse yourself in the adventures of King Babar, Queen Celeste, and the rest of Celesteville! In this edition, every one of the original stories is included, with not a word or picture left out! Perfect for young children ages 4 and older.   Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:31:03 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/bonjour-babar-the-six-unabridged-classics-by-the-creator-of-babar/ http://www.productwiki.com/pimsleur-audio-courses/ Pimsler audio courses includes 30 lessons of essential grammar and vocabulary -- 16 hours of real-life spoken practice sessions -- plus an introduction to reading. Upon completion of this Level I program, the student will achieve a functional spoken proficiency with the most-frequently-used vocabulary and grammatical structures. The student will be able to: * initiate and maintain face-to-face conversations, * deal with every day situations -- ask for information, directions, and give basic information about yourself and family, * communicate basic information on informal topics and participate in casual conversations, * avoid basic cultural errors and handle minimum courtesy and travel... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:06:56 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pimsleur-audio-courses/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-fabric-of-the-cosmos-space-time-and-the-texture-of-reality/ "What is reality?" Over sixteen chapters, Brian Greene traces the evolving human understanding of the substrate of the universe, from classical physics to ten-dimensional M-Theory.Added from www.amazon.com Tue, 09 May 2006 14:32:15 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-fabric-of-the-cosmos-space-time-and-the-texture-of-reality/ http://www.productwiki.com/theory-z/ In THEORY Z, Ouchi describes the art of Japanese management and shows how it can be adapted to American companies. He takes readers behind the scenes at several U.S. corporations making the Theory Z change and shows step-by-step how the transition works. Ouchi also examines the corporate philosophies that have become blueprints for Theory Z success, and looks at the evolving culture of “Z” people in society. Wed, 03 May 2006 05:46:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/theory-z/ http://www.productwiki.com/attractions-of-south-america/ Attractions of South America is a free ebook that shares the highlights of South America. The book is written by Mark Van Overmeire, founder of Travel Amazing South America, one of the leading websites about adventure travel in South America. Divided in 7 sections, Attractions of South America takes you to intriguing mysteries, wonderful national parks, amazing cities and more... Each section is subdivided in topics with more specific information. Many unique photographs taken on the road enhance the ebook. Instructions to download the e-book: PC Users: Right-Click the download button below and choose "Save Link As..." or "Save Target As..."... Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:43:48 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/attractions-of-south-america/ http://www.productwiki.com/my-name-is-red/ Black Effendi is a miniaturist artist living in 16th century Turkey. He is in love with his maternal cousin. One of his mentors has recently been murdered. He has been commissioned with writing a highly controversial book that examines the Western style of art. Black Effendi is the protagonist in Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk's My Name is Red. A book that follows a love story and murder mystery against the backdrop of the waning power of the Islamic Ottoman Empire and the encroaching cultural impact of the West. In an innovative writing style that sees the narrator change with each chapter,... Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:07:06 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/my-name-is-red/ http://www.productwiki.com/on-the-origin-of-species-audio-version/ First published in 1859, On the Origin of Species is perhaps one of the most controversial, and important scientific publication of all time. LibriVox volunteers have just completed a public domain audio recording of Charles Darwin's pivotal work. FREE TO DOWNLOAD, copy, and share.  It's unabridged and over twenty-four hours long! Available in both mp3 and ogg audio formats, the entire book can be downloaded as 702 MB zip file. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:08:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/on-the-origin-of-species-audio-version/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-time-traveler-s-wife/ A dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of Henry DeTamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and Clare Abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. Henry and Clare's passionate love affair endures across a sea of time and captures the two lovers in an impossibly romantic trap, and it is Audrey Niffenegger's cinematic storytelling that makes the novel's unconventional chronology so vibrantly triumphant. Sun, 28 May 2006 11:00:31 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-time-traveler-s-wife/ http://www.productwiki.com/apathy-and-other-small-victories/ The debut novel of Paul Neilan. The book's narrator gives you a brief look at his life, which includes being a temp at a large insurance company and stealing large numbers of salt shakers on a nightly basis. And it goes downhill from there. Added from www.uncrate.com Wed, 17 May 2006 17:39:10 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/apathy-and-other-small-victories/ http://www.productwiki.com/citizen-marketers-when-people-are-the-message/ Ben McConnell and Jacking Huba of the Church of the Customer blog examine the phenomena of social media in their book Citizen Marketers. Regular people are making a big difference in the marketplace and our culture making use of their broadband connection to the Internet. Blogs, wikis, forums, and social networking are ever-increasing channels of communication for people to express their views. Who are these people? And what motivates them? As a company you may or may not be tapping in to this trend, but either way it is affecting you right now. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 10:53:45 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/citizen-marketers-when-people-are-the-message/ http://www.productwiki.com/les-wikis/ Do you know what a wiki is? Wikis are slowly but surely garnering their place in today's open and collaborative information movement. Jerome Delacroix is an expert in the area of wikis and what they mean for creative and work-related content. Learn how to join the wiki movement and find out what wiki's are all about. Mon, 05 Dec 2005 13:54:11 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/les-wikis/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-day-the-world-ended/ A detailed account of the erruption of Mount Pelee in the West Indies in 1902, and the events leading up to the disaster.Added from www.magersandquinn.com Thu, 04 May 2006 08:41:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-day-the-world-ended/ http://www.productwiki.com/a-swiftly-titling-planet/ The third book in Madeleine L'Engle's Time Quartet has 15 year old Charles Wallace Murry fighting evil once again. The Murry children may have grown from their Wrinkle in Time days, but they face the same challenges, as they must stop an evil dictator from destroying the universe with a nuclear war. Sat, 03 Dec 2005 11:34:50 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/a-swiftly-titling-planet/ http://www.productwiki.com/factory-records-the-complete-graphic-album/ New Order, Joy Division, Happy Mondays, in the 1980s one country defined an entire world with the influence of British Punk Rock is still resonating today. And before a time of mp3s when you could judge the music by its cover, artists both visual and audio did just that. This album features the best covers that came out of the Factory Records label during that pioneering time and features work from graphic artists like Peter Saville and Mark Farrow. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:09:36 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/factory-records-the-complete-graphic-album/ http://www.productwiki.com/glyph/ Glyph Percival Everett Mute by choice, Ralph, a mere infant, is able to read complex philosophical treatises and compose passable short stories while still in the crib. But baby Ralph does not consider himself a genius-because he is unable to drive. In this outrageous farce, Everett offers a view of adult life-in all its ridiculousness-from an unheard of perspective. Added from search.barnesandnoble.com Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:48:23 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/glyph/ http://www.productwiki.com/stormbreaker/ The first book in the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz. It follows the life of Alex Rider, a teenage boy who can't seem to stay out of trouble. He soon discovers that his uncle, recently asssasinated, was a spy and he will be forced into the very line of work that got his uncle killed. He is trained by M16 to spy on a business man who is donating thousands of brand new state of the art computers to schools around the world. An act of charity, or something else... The business man has seen some shady people before and M16... Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:45:11 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/stormbreaker/ http://www.productwiki.com/rosetta-stone-spanish-latin-america-level-1-2-win-mac-personal-edition/ This powerful 2-CD set of learning tools adapts to your personal needs and imparts a strong foundation in a new language With this award-winning method used by NASA and the Peace Corps, you’ll learn the way children do—by associating words and phrases with the world around you Participate in over 200 lessons where you’ll interact with fluent Spanish speakers to build speaking & vocabulary skills Get a full tutorial in speaking and syntax skills Graphical speech recognition displays your voiceprint and compares it to native speakers to help improve pronunciation Product Details Product Dimensions: 1.0 pounds Shipping Weight: 1.90 pounds Shipping:... Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:08:25 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/rosetta-stone-spanish-latin-america-level-1-2-win-mac-personal-edition/ http://www.productwiki.com/we-tell-ourselves-stories-in-order-to-live/ This is a collection of Joan Didion's 7 nonfiction books that were published between 1968 and 2003. Her uncanny ability to capture the sentiment and absurdity of our times are apparent with every essay and piece of journalism she wrote. With an often biting remark, she is able to pinpoint how the American Dream is nothing but a myth and how "California was never the land of the golden dream."Added from www.amazon.com Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:02:04 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/we-tell-ourselves-stories-in-order-to-live/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-mom-inventors-handbook/ Who are mom inventors? They're people who turned their homemade solutions to everyday problems into incredibly successful products everyone wants, including Baby Einstein™, The Snack Trap™, and the Toss and Chop™. Now Tamara Monosoff, the founder of Mom Inventor's, Inc. and a successful inventor herself, gives you the expert advice you need to create and sell your own products from home.Added from www.amazon.com Thu, 18 May 2006 10:42:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-mom-inventors-handbook/ http://www.productwiki.com/bridge-to-terabithia/ Being the fastest runner is the most important thing to Jess Aaaron as he enters the fifth grade. Unfortunately for him, his new next door neighbour, Leslie Burke, is the one to gain that honour. The two children soon become best friends, creating a world of their own that they call Terabithia. Sat, 03 Dec 2005 11:52:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/bridge-to-terabithia/ http://www.productwiki.com/artemis-fowl/ A millionare. Leader of a criminal enterprise. Only 12 years old, but beyond his age. The young Artemis Fowl is seeking to once again put the Fowl name on top by comitting the heist of a lifetime. He will separate the legendary faries from their beloved gold. His father is long dead and his mother is clinically insane because of it. He wants to have this gold so that his name will get respect. But the faries are determined to keep there precious metals. This leads to a siege on Fowl mannor. But this 12 year old boy seems to be... Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:57:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/artemis-fowl/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-teeth-of-the-tiger/ The old rules no longer apply - anybody with a spare AK47 or a knowledge of kitchen chemistry can become a player. In a nondescript office building in suburban Maryland, "The Campus", set up with the knowledge of President Jack Patrick Ryan identifies and locates terrorist threats - then deals with them, in whatever manner necessary. It's an organisation always on the lookout for new recruits - men like Jack Ryan Jr., the President's son. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 03:11:40 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-teeth-of-the-tiger/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-twinkies-cookbook/ What happens when you ask the world what they do with their twinkies? You find out. Then compile the results into an extraordinary cookbook centered around manipulating and incorporating Twinkies into a myriad array of delicious dishes. Thank you Hostess for the gift that keeps on giving.Added from wishingfish.com Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:14:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/the-twinkies-cookbook/ http://www.productwiki.com/on-beauty/ From the PublisherHoward Belsey, a Rembrandt scholar who doesn't like Rembrandt, is an Englishman abroad and a long-suffering professor at Wellington, a liberal New England arts college. He has been married for thirty years to Kiki, an American woman who no longer resembles the sexy activist she once was. Their three children passionately pursue their own paths: Levi quests after authentic blackness, Zora believes that intellectuals can redeem everybody, and Jerome struggles to be a believer in a family of strict atheists. Faced with the oppressive enthusiasms of his children, Howard feels that the first two acts of his life are... Sat, 26 Nov 2005 01:25:10 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/on-beauty/ http://www.productwiki.com/fresh-a-novel/ Sean works at a chicken processing plant. Everyday he sees and takes part in the giant industrial machine that takes thousands of live chickens each day and turns them into vacuum sealed meals. However, today is different. Today, Sean's brother gets out of jail and is looking to get back the $1000 he loaned Sean. Today is the day we the reader follow Sean as he deals with the obstacles and challenges of his mundane life, and psychotic brother. Fresh is the first book by Scottish author Mark McNay who dropped out of an Electrical Engineering education program, and subsequently spent... Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:12:02 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/fresh-a-novel/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-year-of-magical-thinking/ The Year of Magical Thinking is a journey through grief for one of the most renowned writers of our time. Joan Didion's husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, died unexpectedly in 2004 of a heart attack, while their only child was lying in a coma. This is a tribute to a time when nothing made sense and how one exceptional woman dealt with her unthinkable situation. Wed, 04 Jan 2006 16:52:18 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-year-of-magical-thinking/ http://www.productwiki.com/artemis-fowl-the-arctic-incident/ Artemis has survived his encounter with the fairy folk, but a new threat now arises. His long lost father, killed in an "accident" involving explosives and soda, may actually be alive. This is little more than hope, but the evidence supports it. Not all things are well though. It would seem his father is being held by the russian mafia. He can't rescue his father without help. Help from his former enemies, the faries. But will they help him? Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:21:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/artemis-fowl-the-arctic-incident/ http://www.productwiki.com/garfield-out-to-lunch/ When food is your life, it's hard to think of anything else. Still, Garfield manages. Whether it's time to clean out Jon's drawers his way, finding a hiding place that's too good, or discovering he can sleep in any position, half the fun of Garfield is watching his between-meal antics. In his twelfth book, he's up to his usual tricks, and that's all his fans need to hear.<br> Sun, 06 Aug 2006 12:35:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/garfield-out-to-lunch/ http://www.productwiki.com/a-fine-balance/ From the PublisherWith a compassionate realism and narrative sweep that recall the work of Charles Dickens, this magnificent novel captures all the cruelty and corruption, dignity and heroism, of India. The time is 1975. The place is an unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency, in whose upheavals four strangers -- a spirited widow, a young student uprooted from his idyllic hill station, and two tailors who have fled the caste violence of their native village -- will be thrust together, forced to share one cramped apartment and an uncertain future.As the characters move... Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:04:45 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/a-fine-balance/ http://www.productwiki.com/red-rabbit/ Long before he was President or head of the CIA, before he fought terrorist attacks on the Super Bowl or the White House, even before a submarine named Red October made its perilous way across the Atlantic, Jack Ryan was a historian, teacher, and recent ex-Marine temporarily living in England while researching a book. A series of deadly encounters with an IRA splinter group had brought him to the attention of the CIA's Deputy Director, Vice Admiral James Greer-as well as his counterpart with the British SIS, Sir Basil Charleston-and when Greer asked him if he wanted to come aboard as... Mon, 24 Apr 2006 03:16:16 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/red-rabbit/ http://www.productwiki.com/ark-angel/ Alex has survived his encounter with a snipers bullet, but will he live much longer? MI6 wants him to investigate a billionare funding the new space tourism industry, starting with the overbudget Ark Angel hotel. This is put at a lower priority however when a new terrorist group claiming to be environmentalists are trying to sabotage the project. Alex becomes caught between the two investigations, but he cant shake the feeling that the two are connected. Of course they cant be, this billionare is busy with the Ark Angel project. So why does this terroist group have a vendeta for anything... Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:51:25 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/ark-angel/ http://www.productwiki.com/where-the-heart-is/ From the PublisherNovalee Nation has always been unlucky with sevens. She's 17, seven months pregnant, 37 pounds overweight -- and now she finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, holding just $7.77 in change. An hour ago, she was on her way from Tennessee to a new life in Bakersfield, California. Suddenly, with all those sevens staring her in the face, she is forced to accept the scary truth: her no-good boyfriend Willy Jack Pickens has left her with empty pockets and empty dreams. But Novalee is about to discover treasures hidden in Sequoyah -- a group of disparate... Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:01:46 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/where-the-heart-is/ http://www.productwiki.com/perfume-the-story-of-a-murderer/ Set in 18th-century France, Perfume relates the fascinating and horrifying tale of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a person as gifted as he was abominable. Born without a smell of his own but endowed with an extraordinary sense of smell, Grenouille becomes obsessed with procuring the perfect scent that will make him fully human. With brilliant narrative skill Susskind exposes the dark underside of the society through which Grenouille moves and explores the disquieting inner universe of this singularly possessed man. The translation is superb. Essential for literature collections. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:50:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/perfume-the-story-of-a-murderer/ http://www.productwiki.com/midwives/ From the PublisherWith a suspense, lyricism, and moral complexity that recall To Kill a Mockingbird and Presumed Innocent, this compulsively readable novel explores what happens when a woman who has devoted herself to ushering life into the world finds herself charged with responsibility in a patient's tragic death.The time is 1981, and Sibyl Danforth has been a dedicated midwife in the rural community of Reddington, Vermont, for fifteen years. But one treacherous winter night, in a house isolated by icy roads and failed telephone lines, Sibyl takes desperate measures to save a baby's life. She performs an emergency Caesarean section on... Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:59:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/midwives/ http://www.productwiki.com/skeleton-key/ The third book in the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz. Now Alex must investigate a russian billionare who is quite possibly clinically insane. There have been many murders traced to the russian, but he is not giving anything up. Alex will insert himself into the russians life, hoping to discover the russians plan before something terrible occurs. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:57:40 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/skeleton-key/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-thin-place/ Traveling between this world and the other, humans and other species, this story will take you places only seen in dreams. Humorous, sensitive and engaging, The Thin Place will leave you wanting more. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 12:06:03 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-thin-place/ http://www.productwiki.com/east-of-eden/ From the PublisherThe biblical account of Cain and Abel is echoed in the history of two generations of the Trask family in California. Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:54:52 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/east-of-eden/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-woman-at-the-washington-zoo/ The Woman at the Washington Zoo: Writings on Politics, Family, and FateThis collection of works written by Marjorie Williams was put together posthumously, after the author died sadly of liver cancer. The book is edited by her husband, and Slate editor, Timothy Noah. Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:11:21 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-woman-at-the-washington-zoo/ http://www.productwiki.com/memoirs-of-a-geisha/ This is the story of a fisherman's daughter who is taken from her family and transported to an unknown world.Nine-year-old Chiyo is sold into slavery and quickly learns survival as she transforms herself into the most famous geisha in history, Sayuri. An unconventional love story follows Sayuri as she makes her way through a complicated world of jealousy, facades, and finally kindness. Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:22:36 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/memoirs-of-a-geisha/ http://www.productwiki.com/why-do-men-have-nipples/ Why Do Men Have Nipples?: Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor after Your Third MartiniFrom the PublisherIs There a Doctor in the House?Say you’re at a party. You’ve had a martini or three, and you mingle through the crowd, wondering how long you need to stay before going out for pizza. Suddenly you’re introduced to someone new, Dr. Nice Tomeetya. You forget the pizza. Now is the perfect time to bring up all those strange questions you’d like to ask during an office visit with your own doctor but haven’t had the guts (or more likely the time) to... Wed, 04 Jan 2006 16:47:57 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/why-do-men-have-nipples/ http://www.productwiki.com/the-complete-far-side-volume-1-2/ A masterpiece of comic brilliance, The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated-over 4,000 if you must know-presented in (more or less) chronological order by year of publication, with more than 1,100 that have never before appeared in a book. Also included are additional Far Side cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last Far Side book, Last Chapter and Worse, and six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in The New York Times' Science Times section as The Far Side of Science. Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the... Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:42:49 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/the-complete-far-side-volume-1-2/ http://www.productwiki.com/michelin-guide-new-york-city-2006/ From the PublisherIt's the guide series that USA TODAY calls "the gastronomic bible for international travelers"-and now Michelin's celebrated restaurant and hotel guide comes to the Big Apple. After combing New York's eateries and accommodations, Michelin's anonymous inspectors provide their unparalleled guidance to help you choose the perfect restaurant or hotel to suit any occasion or budget.Inside the premier edition of the Michelin Guide New York City you'll find:a selection of restaurants organized by level of comfort; those with the best cuisine have been awarded our renowned Michelin stars (* to ***)recipes from Michelin star-rated restaurantsa selection of hotels in Manhattancolorful... Wed, 04 Jan 2006 14:43:29 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/michelin-guide-new-york-city-2006/ http://www.productwiki.com/garfield-rolls-on/ The irrepressible, lasagna-loving feline continues his zany adventures and misadventures with Jon, Odie, and other familiar companions, in a full-color, larger-format edition of his eleventh collection of comic strips. Sun, 06 Aug 2006 12:35:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/garfield-rolls-on/ http://www.productwiki.com/one-hundred-years-of-solitude/ From the PublisherOne of the 20th century's enduring works, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a widely beloved and acclaimed novel known throughout the world, and the ultimate achievement in a Nobel Prize–winning career.The novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. It is a rich and brilliant chronicle of life and death, and the tragicomedy of humankind. In the noble, ridiculous, beautiful, and tawdry story of the Buendía family, one sees all of humanity, just as in the history, myths, growth, and decay of Macondo, one... Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:09:45 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/one-hundred-years-of-solitude/ http://www.productwiki.com/a-wind-in-the-door/ "There are dragons in the twins' vegetable garden."The second book in Madeleine L'Engle's Time Quartet starts with this declaration from Charles Wallace. The story follows Meg and her friend Calvin O'Keefe as they fight to save Charles Wallace from his strange and serious illness. Sat, 03 Dec 2005 11:40:44 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/a-wind-in-the-door/ http://www.productwiki.com/apartment-therapy-the-eight-step-home-cure/ "Decorating a home is just plain stressful! Maxwell's book offers a way out; it's like hiring a pro (without the attitude or expense). 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