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The history of mail-order book purchasing
Reading in the dark —
Authority: 127
Has anyone written about this topic? I was reading another rant about the lost pleasure of book browsing http://blogs.nybooks.com/post/212201723/the-lost-pleasure-of-browsing which frames the mail-order purchase of books as a relatively new innovation, and yet I seem to have assimilated the idea that in past ...1 hour ago -
Superfreakonomics Book Review
Digital Likeness —
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Before learning about mavens in The Tipping Point, the magic 10,000 Hours in Outliers or the fact that the biggest trends are actually the smallest from Microtrends, my appetite for social sciences books and the examination of societal patterns and trends was whet with Freakonomics. So when publisher Harper Collins ...1 hour ago -
Strand Book Festival 2009
Thinking Without a Box —
Authority: 92
Every year I write about the Strand book festival and this year is no different. If you like books, you should visit. I’ve always found some good / great deals there and though it is physically tiring to go through so many books, finding a good one makes it worth the effort. Here is the information, straight ...1 hour ago -
Meaning of Redrum to Be Revealed at Last [Books]
Gawker —
Authority: 867
Stephen King is writing a sequel to The Shining , which will be "set 40 years later and focus on the lead character Jack Torrances son Danny." The movie is guaranteed to suck. [ Daily Express ]1 hour ago -
Diarmaid Jennings
Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents —
Authority: 973
Unwitting model for the prep school character and his world of frantic bishes and crumbling clodpolls2 hours ago -
MS Press Deploying Windows 7 Essential Guidance 2009
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Authority: 155
Greetings! Microsoft Press and TechNet Magazine have teamed up to create a free e-book: Deploying Windows 7, Essential Guidance from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and TechNet Magazine. The e-book includes ten complete chapters from Microsoft Press’s Windows 7 Resource Kit, by Mitch Tulloch, Tony Northrup, Jerry ...2 hours ago -
The Bible in five statements, Beaker Folk and other things
Eternal Echoes —
Authority: 419
My good friend the Arch-druid Eileen has tagged me in an meme- and I am thankful that she has asked me to respond to the original form of the meme, although I am tempted to respond to the request for...2 hours ago -
Paper Engineering Pop ups For Dummies
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Authority: 155
Paper Engineering & Pop-ups For Dummies covers a wide range of projects, from greeting cards to freestanding models. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and dozens of accompanying diagrams help readers not only to complete the diverse projects in the book, but also master the skills necessary to apply their ...2 hours ago -
Partial Differential Equations Second Edition November 2009
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Authority: 155
* Self-contained, elementary introduction to PDEs, primarily from a classical perspective * This 2nd edition is rewritten to incorporate years of classroom feedback * Examples, problems and solutions enhance understanding and solidify comprehension This self-contained textbook offers an elementary introduction to ...2 hours ago -
Borders.co.uk Online Book Store Stops Sales While Finding Buyer
Crenk —
Authority: 532
It has been reported by TheNextWeb and BBC that Borders.co.uk the online arm of the well known UK book store has suspended sales on the site as the company looks for a buyer. Is the last year in the UK we have already lost Woolworths and Zavvi to lack of sales and now it looks like Borders will be going the same ...2 hours ago -
Happy 150th, Origin of Species
Relevant History —
Authority: 116
Yesterday was the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwins Origin of Species . Happy birthday, evolution! (Alfred Russel Wallace, meanwhile, is nowhere to be found.) [To the tune of Peter Gabriel, " In Your Eyes ," from the album Live at Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires (October 15 1988) (I give it ...2 hours ago -
FREE BOOKS! FREE BOOKS! FREE BOOKS!
Broke-Ass Stuart's Goddamn Website —
Authority: 546
FREE FOR THE TAKING You already know how I feel about libraries . But here is something even more miraculous. The Bay Area FREE Book Exchange in El Cerrito (North of Berkeley) is a cooperative run by local booksellers/booklovers. It is literally a “store” full of FREE books . Whenever I’m in a ...2 hours ago -
Unlocking Google s Hidden Potential Marketing Guides
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Authority: 155
Do you search on Google every day? Did you know, if you were to master Google’s powerful search refinement operators and lesser-known features, over a year’s time you could save days scouring over irrelevant results. And you would strengthen your SEO expertise in the process. “Using Google as a Research Tool” ...2 hours ago -
Unix and Linux Visual QuickStart Guide
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Authority: 155
With Unix, 4th Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start from the beginning to get a tour of the Unix operating system, or look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know. This task-based, visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots, and includes three years ...2 hours ago -
Made Simple Learning BlackBerry Training Material Thanksgiving Sale [Deal]
BlackBerry Rocks! —
Authority: 486
And the Thanksgiving sales continue, this time with a sale from Made Simple Learning on their eBooks, Video Libraries (if available for your device) or Complete Training Centers. From today through Sunday, November 28th you can get 35% off by using the coupon code 29833EDA32 . Here’s how: Go To: ...2 hours ago -
Video Compression Systems
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Authority: 155
Video compression coding is the enabling technology behind a new wave of communication applications. From streaming internet video to broadcast digital television and digital cinema, the video codec is a key building block for a host of new multimedia applications and services. Video Codec Design sets out to ...2 hours ago -
Differential Equations Workbook For Dummies 2009
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Authority: 155
Need to know how to solve differential equations? This easy-to-follow, hands-on workbook helps you master the basic concepts and work through the types of problems you’ll encounter in your coursework. You get valuable exercises, problem-solving shortcuts, plenty of workspace, and step-by-step solutions to every ...2 hours ago -
Digital SLR Cameras Photography For Dummies 3rd Edition 2009
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Authority: 155
Whether you own a Digital SLR camera or are thinking of buying one, with this guide, you’ll give it your best shot! It has info to help you choose the right camera and accessories, and then use them right. Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies covers the hardware, the software, and the techniques you ...2 hours ago -
Drawing Cartoons Comics For Dummies 2009
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Authority: 155
Your real-world guide to creating and marketing original cartoons Do you love comics? Want to become a cartoonist? This practical, hands-on guide is packed with step-by-step instructions and plenty of tips for creating your own cartoons. From inanimate objects to animals to aliens, you can see how to breathe life ...2 hours ago -
Happy Thanksgiving!
1morechapter.com —
Authority: 419
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