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|  | Closing the Books, & Other Essays by Arthur Krystal
We disagree. From small questions of taste to large questions concerning the nature of existence, intellectual debate takes up much of our time. In this book the respected literary critic Arthur Krystal examines what most commentators ignore: the role of temperament and taste in the forming of aesthetic and ideological opinions. In provocative essays about reading and writing, about the relation between life and literature, about knowledge and certainty, about God and death, and about his own gradual disaffection with the literary scene, Krystal demonstrates that opposing points of view are based more on innate predilections than on disinterested thought or analysis AUTHOR: Arthur Krystal
PUBLISHER: Yale University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Letters from MIR by Jerry M. Linenger
An inspiring, deeply moving testament to the timelessness of paternal love Dr. Jerry Linenger's 132 days aboard the decaying Russian space station Mir were beset by power outages that left the crew in total darkness and tumbling out of control, poisonous chemical leaks, and near collisions with space debris. Most terrifying of all was a raging fire that, in a matter of minutes, nearly destroyed the station and all on board. It was with that last event, when, with the crew cut off from the world below and locked in a battle for survival, Linenger's letters to his son changed from a routine chronicle of daily events into the eloquent, deeply moving serial narrative presented in Letters from Mir. Combining wise meditations on life, destiny, and the future of space exploration with wryly playful observations on everyday life, this openended conversation between a father and his beloved son is as contemporary as the latest Mars Explorer mission, yet as timeless as the paternal sentiments they express. AUTHOR: Jerry M. Linenger
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Soul Sisters
Description not available.Featuring exercises, anecdotes, quotes, and inspiration, an innovative guide shows women how to cultivate the characteristics that can be found in the great spiritual traditions of the world, revealing how to harness the five divine qualities --Courage, Faith, Beauty, Love, and Magic. Original.
PUBLISHER: Putnam Publishing Group, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Trout Flies by Dave Hughes
The definitive trout fisherman's standard reference for tying flies to catch fish, this book features 1,445 color photos and explicit captions that draw upon the author's vast and varied experience. AUTHOR: Dave Hughes
PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Families in the Old Testament World by Carol L. Meyers, Joseph Blenkinsopp, Leo G. Perdue
Four respected scholars of the Hebrew Bible and early Judaism provide a clear portrait of the family in ancient Israel. The book then draws important theological and ethical implications for the family today. AUTHOR: Carol L. Meyers, Joseph Blenkinsopp, Leo G. Perdue
PUBLISHER: Westminster John Knox Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Rooster's Off to See the World by Eric Carle
A rooster's journey serves as an introduction to basic mathematics, such as addition and subtraction. Collage illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Eric Carle
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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