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|  | Cult of the Koi by Michugo Tamadachi
During the 1990 Nishikigoi (Koi) Show held in Tokyo, a group of experts convened to discuss the knowledge which they considered vital for beginners and advanced koi-lovers. Dr. Tamadachi was there and made copious notes about the fish in the show. The notes resulted in this book. AUTHOR: Michugo Tamadachi
PUBLISHER: T F H Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Pets & Animals 
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 | The Next Fifty Years by John Brockman
A collection of essays, from the likes of Robert Sapolsky and Richard Dawkins, that ponders the state of science in the coming 50 years. AUTHOR: John Brockman
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Sexual Secrets by Nik Douglas, Penny Slinger
The #1 guide to sex and mysticism, redesigned in full color for the new millennium. * More than 600 illustrations of the erotic sentiment, 100 in full color. * More than 1 million copies sold with translations in 19 languages. * Combines the wisdom of the great Eastern sages with images from the West to present a celebration of creative sexuality. Sexual Secrets is the definitive guide to sex and mysticism, revealing the wisdom of the sages of India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and Japan whose teachings on sexuality unveil how physical love can be the pathway to spiritual liberation. Containing more than 600 illustrations-- the most comprehensive collection of images expressing the erotic sentiment-- and with more than one million copies sold in more than 19 languages, Sexual Secrets unlocks for everyone the experience of ecstasy once sealed in the ancient texts and art of the East. In celebration of its 20th year in print, Sexual Secrets has been completely revised and redesigned and includes 100 color illustrations to complement Penny Slinger's unsurpassed black-and-white illustrations, which evoke all the major cultures of the East. Working from contemporary models and from ancient pieces originally commissioned by kings and emperors, Slinger blends images of the West with the sentiments of the East to further enhance the experience of the text and to help in the transmission of the secrets-- a celebration of creative sexuality. AUTHOR: Nik Douglas, Penny Slinger
PUBLISHER: Inner Traditions International, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Nature's Numbers by Ian Stewart
Chaos, complexity, and virtual reality are terms that every literate person needs to understand in this technological age. Stewart points out that mathematics is entirely a mental construct; however, he proposes that it is the best tool we have for describing and understanding the world. This book covers key concepts of math and their implications. AUTHOR: Ian Stewart
PUBLISHER: Basic Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | College & Career Success for Students with Learning Disabilities by Roslyn Dolber
This welcome guide helps learning-disabled students tackle all the critical issues of college and career. Tracing the many steps in the college assessment and application process with an eye to the special needs of this group, the book covers finding and gaining admission to the right college, preparing cover letters and resumes, exploring career options through networking and interviewing, evaluating job offers, and more. AUTHOR: Roslyn Dolber
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Trade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Spider & the Sky God
In this trickster tale, Ananse the spider must meet Sky God's challenge to prove that he can spin stories and tales as splendid as his spider webs.
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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