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12 rules for life : an antidote to chaos
by Jordan B Peterson
A renowned psychologist and cultural critic discusses the importance of clear and honest thinking and offers 12 directives for living happily and keeping out the abundant chaos and nihilism in the modern, ever-changing world.
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The age of Eisenhower : America and the world in the 1950s
by William I Hitchcock
Citing the enduring popularity of America's 34th President, an original and penetrating assessment of Eisenhower analyzes his considerable influence on the Cold War, today's America and the nature of the presidency itself. By the Pulitzer Prize-finalist author of The Bitter Road to Freedom.
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The asshole survival guide : how to deal with people who treat you like dirt
by Robert I Sutton
The author of the best-selling The No Asshole Rule shifts focus from building civilized workplaces to providing relief for bullied workers, outlining strategies for identifying problem characters and using field-tested, sometimes counter-intuitive strategies for avoiding, outwitting, disarming or expelling them. 75,000 first printing.
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A beautiful mess : weekday weekend : how to live a healthy veggie life ... and still eat treats
by Emma Chapman
A cookbook based on the popular DIY-style blog, "A Beautiful Mess," outlines its sibling co-creators' recommendations for a healthy, approachable diet that involves eating responsibly during the week and indulging on weekends, in a book that includes recipes for Chipotle-Sweet Potato Soup, Curried Deviled Egg Sandwiches, Easy Bourbon and Peach Hand Pies, and more.
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Behemoth : a history of the factory and the making of the modern world
by Joshua Benjamin Freeman
A global history of the rise of the factory and its positive and negative effects on society traces the Industrial Revolution textile mills, through the massive steel and car plants of the 20th century, to the massive retail producers of today's world, offering insights into the views, debates and innovations of Alexander Hamilton, Henry Ford, Charlie Chaplin and others.
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Big magic : creative living beyond fear
by Elizabeth Gilbert
The best-selling author of Eat Pray Love builds on her personal generative process to counsel readers on how to let go of needless suffering while learning to understand the mysterious nature of inspiration and creativity. 500,000 first printing.
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The birds at my table : why we feed wild birds and why it matters
by Darryl N Jones
"Discusses the history and scale of feeding wild birds. Outlines debates about the practice, highlighting key research findings and pointing out the issues that require further examination. Written in nontechnical language, thus making it accessible to the general public, birders, and academics"
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The book of mistakes : 9 secrets to creating a successful future
by Skip Prichard
An accomplished CEO, growth-oriented business leader and keynote speaker presents a self-help story wrapped in fiction that reveals the nine mistakes that prevent many of people from achieving their goals and shows readers how to overcome these obstacles and reinvent their lives. 50,000 first printing.
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Broad band : the untold story of the women who made the Internet
by Claire Lisa Evans
The YACHT lead singer and VICE reporter celebrates the lesser-known contributions of women to the history of technology, sharing brief profiles of such boundary-breaking innovators as Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Elizabeth "Jake" Feinler and Stacy Horn.
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Can It Happen Here? : Authoritarianism in America
by Cass R. Sunstein
The Harvard professor and best-selling author of The World According to Star Wars presents a collection of essays by some of today's brightest minds on the vulnerability of America to authoritarianism and how the election of Donald Trump, the rise of propaganda and the shortcomings of our elections processes are curtailing democratic freedoms. Original. 50,000 first printing.
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The CEO next door : what it takes to get to the top, and succeed
by Elena L. Botelho
Drawing on a database of more than 17,000 leaders, as well as interviews with CEO candidates, two business consultants, dispelling myths about what it takes to get to the top, reveal the common attributes and hidden insights to success that have helped more than 6 million CEOs land their jobs and how these can be applied to our own careers. Includes six charts.
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Chloe flavor : saucy, spicy, crunchy, vegan
by Chloe Coscarelli
The celebrated vegan chef, Cupcake Wars winner and author of the best-selling Chloe's Vegan Italian Kitchen shares 125 original recipes that focus on simplicity and flavor, offering such options as Maple-Bacon Benedict, Hawaiian Teriyaki-Pineapple Burger and Cajun Jambalaya with Scallion Biscuits.
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Dining in : highly cookable recipes
by Alison Roman
This debut cookbook from the former senior food editor at Bon Appétit pairs trendsetting, quality recipes with beautiful photos and warm and edgy commentary and titles like “Shrimp in the Shells with Lots of Garlic and Probably Too Much Butter.”
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Disappointment River : finding and losing the Northwest Passage
by Brian Castner
A decorated Iraq War veteran and author of The Long Walk describes his journey in the footsteps of 18th-century explorer Alexander Mackenzie and his discovery of the fabled Northwest Passage that Mackenzie never realized he had found.
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Eating from the ground up : recipes for enjoying vegetables all year long
by Alana Chernila
A collection of 100 recipes teaches home cooks how to prepare dishes with vegetables in ways that help showcase the unique flavor and texture properties of each, including arugula, celeriac, kohlrabi, fennel, asparagus in recipes like Winter Borscht and Cucumber Yogurt Pops.
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Encyclopedia of black comics
by Sheena C Howard
"The Encyclopedia of Black Comics, focuses on people of African descent who have published significant works in the United States or have worked across various aspects of the comics industry. The book focuses on creators in the field of comics: inkers, illustrators, artists, writers, editors, Black comic historians, Black comic convention creators, website creators, archivists and academics--as well as individuals who may not fit into any category but have made notable achievements within and/or across Black comic culture"
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The evolved eater : a quest to eat better, live better, and change the world
by Nick Taranto
The co-founder of the Plated home delivery food service presents an investigation into the industrial American food complex, tracing his own experiences as a depressed and overweight former Marine who resolved to make more responsible food choices that also create less waste in a world where millions face malnutrition.
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The Family Medici : The Hidden History of the Medici Dynasty
by Mary Hollingsworth
A Italian Renaissance scholar dispels the notion that the Medici were enlightened rulers of the Renaissance and sets out to prove they were actually devious, immoral tyrants who were widely loathed in the city they made their own.
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Generation robot : a century of science fiction, fact, and speculation
by Terri Favro
Covering a century of science fiction, fact and speculation, from the 1950 publication of Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot, to the 2050 Singularity when artificial intelligence are predicted to merge, a nostalgic and fascinating book shows how our relationship with robotics and futuristic technologies has shifted over time. 15,000 first printing.
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Giada's Italy : My Recipes for La Dolce Vita
by Giada De Laurentiis
"America knows and loves Giada De Laurentiis for her lighter, healthier takes on classic Italian fare. In her newest cookbook, she invites fans and home cooks to get to know the flavors and stories that have inspired her life's work. Here, she shares recipes for authentic Italian dishes as her family has prepared them for years while infusing them with her signature fresh flavors to make them her own, like in her Grilled Swordfish with Candied Lemon Salad; Spaghetti with Chianti and Fava Beans; Asparaguswith Grilled Melon Salad; Bruschetta with Burrata and Kale Salsa Verde; and Fennel Upside Down Cake. Filled with gorgeous photography of Italy, peppered with family stories, and complete with more of Giada's tips and advice for cooking up fabulous meals with ease, Giada's Italy is a stunning celebration of Italy's flavors as only Giada could present them"
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Gibraltar : The Greatest Siege in British History
by Roy Adkins
Describes the four-year siege against the British on the small territory of Gibraltar by Spanish and French forces that put soldiers, civilians and families through bombardments, starvation and disease in a fortress on 2 square miles of rock.
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How to window box : small-space plants to grow indoors or out
by Chantal Aida Gordon
The founders of The Horticult, a gardening and lifestyle site, shows both renters and homeowners how to create a window box—the most accessible garden for any skill level, space or quality of light—through 16 indoor and outdoor projects ranging from succulents to vegetables.
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I feel you : the surprising power of extreme empathy
by Cris Beam
Sifts through ongoing debates and contradictory practices to present an examination of empathy and its related myths, science and power, revealing how empathy is learned, what is being discovered about its capabilities and how it has the potential to transform education, criminal justice, government and more. By the award-winning author of To the End of June. 35,000 first printing.
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I, mammal : the story of what makes us mammals
by Liam Drew
A freelance writer and former neurobiologist examines the biology, evolution and traits of humans and explores the anatomical and physiological attributes that make us mammals and that ultimately separate us from other members of the same scientific class designation.
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I'll be gone in the dark : one woman's obsessive search for the Golden State Killer
by Michelle McNamara
An account of the unsolved Golden State Killer case, written by the late author of the TrueCrimeDiary.com website and featuring an afterword by her husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, traces the rapes and murders of dozens of victims and the author's determined efforts to help identify the killer and bring him to justice. 100,000 first printing.
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Insane : America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness
by Alisa Roth
An urgent exposé of the mental-health crisis in America's courts and prisons reveals that nearly half of the nation's inmates are actually afflicted by a psychiatric problem and that a high percentage of crimes are related to mental disorders, drawing on intimate stories that reveal how the criminal justice system worsens mental illness and could be improved through more humane approaches. 15,000 first printing.
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Kids these days : human capital and the making of millennials
by Malcolm Harris
A millennial's groundbreaking investigation into why his generation is economically worse off than their parents challenges popular negative stereotypes while outlining a radical and unsettling portrait of what it really means to be young in America today.
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A kind of mirraculas paradise : a true story about schizophrenia
by Sandra Allen
A first book by a Brown-educated former BuzzFeed editor stands as cautionary tribute to life with schizophrenia and describes her relationship with her afflicted uncle and how he was marginalized and labeled throughout his formative years before embarking on an adulthood shaped by the limitations, prejudices and ignorances of mental healthcare in America.
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The last wild men of Borneo : a true story of death and treasure
by Carl Hoffman
The best-selling author of Savage Harvest traces the parallel stories and impact of two very different men, Swiss environmentalist Bruno Manser and American art dealer Michael Palmieri, on the land, culture and legacy of Borneo. 100,000 first printing.
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Lexington and Concord : The Battle Heard Round the World
by George C Daughan
The award-winning historian and author of If By Sea reinterprets the battle that launched the American Revolution, arguing that the war was based as much in economic concerns as political ones and that most militiamen volunteered on behalf of their livelihoods and in protest of serf-like living conditions
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Lincoln and Churchill : statesmen at war
by Lewis E Lehrman
A renowned historian and National Humanities Medal winner, providing a comparison of both statesman, who were both gifted literary stylists, gives new perspective on their leadership in wars of national survival.
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Lost connections : uncovering the real causes of depression-- and the unexpected solutions
by Johann Hari
The best-selling author of Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs outlines revelatory arguments against common misperceptions about depression and anxiety, drawing on the work of social scientists who believe that the disorders are less related to brain chemical imbalances than to stressful factors in how people live today.
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A Magical World : Superstition and Science from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment
by Derek K. Wilson
A multi-faceted history of the significant advances in human knowledge that occurred between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment illuminates the contributions of herbal healers, religious practitioners, alchemists and astrologists to the establishment of the scientific method and the founding of the French Academy of Sciences and other European capitals.
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MaryJane's cast iron kitchen
by MaryJane Butters
Shares recipes designed to be prepared in cast-iron cooking implements, including such offerings as sausage and cheddar meatballs, hash-brown patties, carrot bread, and easy skillet lasagna
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Movie nights with the Reagans : a memoir
by Mark Weinberg
The former special advisor and press secretary to Ronald Reagan presents an intimate, behind-the-scenes look inside the Reagan presidency that reveals the iconic 1980s movies they watched during Camp David weekends, what the family was going through at the times of the viewings, what they thought of the films and how they shared laughter and free time together.
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Murder beyond the grave : true-crime thrillers
by James Patterson
Released in conjunction with Discovery’s Murder is Forever television series, this book features two true-crime thrillers from a #1 best-selling author including the tale of a man sealed in a box and two developers who run afoul of some California locals.
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My plastic brain : one woman's yearlong journey to discover if science can improve her mind
by Caroline Williams
Exploring “neuroplasticity” by volunteering herself as a test subject, a science journalist with access to cutting-edge experts and facilities around the world challenges researchers to make real changes to the function and performance of her brain and shares her intimate journey with readers to discover what neuroscience can really do for us.
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Nine Irish Lives : The Thinkers, Fighters, and Artists Who Helped Build America
by Mark Bailey
Combining history with personal reflection, and written by nine contemporary Irish Americans, an anthology profiles nine incredible Irish immigrants, including Margaret Haughery, known as “Mother of Orphans”; muckraking journalist Samuel McClure, who not only became American but helped to shape the United States; actor Pierce Brosnan; and others. Original.
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Prince : a private view
by Afshin Shahidi
The photographer who was a trusted friend to and long-time collaborator with Prince presents 250 photos of the late artist, taken between 2001 and 2010, that provide never-before-seen glimpses into his personal and professional life.
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The Recovering : Intoxication and Its Aftermath
by Leslie Jamison
The best-selling author of The Empathy Exams presents an exploration of addiction that blends memoir, cultural history, literary criticism and journalistic reportage to analyze the role of stories in conveying the addiction experience, sharing insights based on the lives of genius artists whose achievements were shaped by addiction. 100,000 first printing
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Rise and kill first : the secret history of Israel's targeted assassinations
by Ronen Bergman
A political and military analyst for Israel's daily newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth, presents an assessment of Israel's state-sponsored assassination programs that evaluates the protective beliefs that are instituted into every Israeli citizen, the role of assassination in the state's history and the ethical challenges of Israel's policies on targeted killings.
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Roped In : Creative Craft Projects Made With Rope (and Other Awesome Things)
by Gemma Patford
Let Gemma rope you in to create a range of fun DIY projects for your apartment, your wardrobe, your pets, your kids or a dinner party with friends. Projects feature Gemma's famous ropework, but she also shares a range of other craft projects, tips and tricks for dressing up the everyday.
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See what can be done : essays, criticism, & commentary
by Lorrie Moore
A treasury of more than 50 prose pieces by the cultural commentator and author of Bark reviews the literary achievements of her contemporaries, sharing perspectives on subjects ranging from the art of writing fiction and the historical imagination to terrorism and the continuing unequal state of race in America
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The seed garden : the art and practice of seed saving
by Micaela Colley
Reveals the practice of seed saving, offering instructions on saving healthy seeds, explaining how plants produce seeds, and exploring the processes at work in cultivating plants for seed production
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(((Semitism))) : being Jewish in America in the age of Trump
by Jonathan Weisman
A literary assessment of how Jewish people are regarded in America in the aftermath of Trump's election reveals the upsurge of threats to Jewish communities throughout the administration's first year, relating the author's direct experience with anti-Semitic attacks on social media while sharing recommendations for reversing hate trends. By the award-winning author of No. 4 Imperial Lane.
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Smoketown : the untold story of the other great Black Renaissance
by Mark Whitaker
Chronicles the lesser-known African-American renaissance in Pittsburgh from the 1920s through the 1950s, assessing how it rivaled Harlem and Chicago as the site of the most widely read black newspaper in the nation, the two leading Negro Leagues baseball teams and the childhood homes of forefront jazz pioneers. By the author of My Long Trip Home.
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So you want to talk about race
by Ijeoma Oluo
A Seattle-based writer, editor and speaker tackles the sensitive, hyper-charged racial landscape in current America, discussing the issues of privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. 10,000 first printing.
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The source : how rivers made America and America remade its rivers
by Martin Doyle
An environmental history of the role of rivers in shaping American politics, economics and society touches on subjects ranging from conservation and the New Deal to the Hoover Dam and Hurricane Katrina, drawing on experts from diverse backgrounds to explore how the natural and human transformations of rivers have made a significant impact on the nation.
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The space barons : Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and the quest to colonize the cosmos
by Christian Davenport
Traces the historic quest to rekindle the human exploration and colonization of space as navigated by today's leading billionaire entrepreneurs, sharing insights into how professional rivalry and Silicon Valley innovations are dramatically lowering the cost of space travel and exceeding the achievements of NASA. 30,000 first printing.
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The sun does shine : how I found life and freedom on death row
by Anthony Ray Hinton
A revelatory memoir by a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit describes how he became a victim of a dangerously flawed legal system, recounting the years he shared with dozens of fellow inmates who were eventually executed before his exoneration and his post-release decision to commit his life to prison reform.
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Swear!ng is g*od f*r you : the amaz!ng sc!ence of bad language
by Emma Byrne
A scientist reveals how swearing has been around since the earliest humans began to communicate, and has been shown to reduce physical pain, to lower anxiety, to prevent physical violence, to help trauma victims recover language, and to promote human cooperation.
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When : the scientific secrets of perfect timing
by Daniel H Pink
The best-selling author of Drive illuminates the scientific factors that shape the hidden patterns of a day and challenge scheduled activities, drawing on research in the disciplines of psychology, biology and economics to share practical advice and anecdotes for promoting a richer, more engaged life.
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Why can't I meditate? : how to get your mindfulness practice on track
by Nigel Wellings
Full of practical ways to help our mindfulness practice flourish, it also features guidance from a wide spectrum of secular and Buddhist mindfulness teachers, and personal accounts by new meditators on what they find difficult and what helps them overcome those blocks. It takes what is boring, painful, or downright scary about meditating and shows how these struggles can become an invaluable part of our path. If you have been considering meditating but doubted your ability, if you are having a hard time continuing, or if you've reluctantly stopped, Why Can't I Meditate? will help you get your mindfulness practice back on track.
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The Winter Table : Fireside Feasts for Family and Friends
by Lisa Lemke
A Swedish food stylist and television chef presents a collection of 75 hearty meals to keep your family warm, happy and well-fed during the winter, including Rye Risotto With Oyster Mushrooms, Elk Goulash With Apple and Horseradish, Moussaka, Pear Pie and Tiramisu.
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The woman's hour : the great fight to win the vote
by Elaine F. Weiss
An uplifting account of the 1920 ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted voting rights to women traces the culmination of seven decades of legal battles and cites the pivotal contributions of famous suffragists and political leaders.
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The world only spins forward : the ascent of Angels in America
by Isaac Butler
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the show's Broadway premiere, an oral history of Angels in America, a generation-defining classic and moving account of the AIDS era, is told through nearly 200 voices in vibrant conversation and debate and is both a rollicking theater saga and an uplifting testament to one of the great works of art of the past century.
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Zingerman's Bakehouse
by Amy Emberling
A collection of recipes from Michigan's renowned artisanal bakery in celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary features such options as sour cream coffee cake, Jewish rye, challah, Boston cream pie, French crullers, and pecan sandies with bacon
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An Intelligent Career : Taking Ownership of Your Work and Your Life
by Michael B. Arthur
An Intelligent Career is a playbook for the modern knowledge worker, with clear guidance and support on taking charge of your own destiny, seeking continuous learning, collaborating with others, recognizing and acting on fresh opportunities, determining when it is time to move on, and much more.
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Excel 2016 in easy steps
by Michael Price
Full-color visual guides, with plenty of screen grabs for ease of reference, cover business and professional skills and all areas of computing. Original.
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iPad for dummies
by Bob LeVitus
Provides instructions and advice for new users of the iPad computer, covering such topics as initial setup, Internet searches, email, audio, video, photographs, electronic books, troubleshooting, and accessories
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Microsoft Office 365 for dummies
by Rosemarie Withee
Each book covers all the necessary information a beginner needs to know about a particular topic, providing an index for easy reference and using the series' signature set of symbols to clue the reader in to key topics, categorized under such titles as Tip, Remember, Warning!, Technical Stuff and True Story. Original.
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My iPad for seniors
by Michael Miller
Provides step-by-step instructions for seniors on using the iPad, covering such topics as connecting to Wi-Fi and mobile carriers, using Siri, browsing the web, sending email, installing apps, managing multimedia, and fixing common problems
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Samsung Galaxy S8 for dummies
by Bill Hughes
Introduces the features of the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone, covering such topics as texting, accessing the Internet, downloading apps, sharing pictures, playing music and videos, using maps, and maximizing shortcuts
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Windows 10 for dummies
by Andy Rathbone
Get productive with Windows 10 Windows 10 For Dummies is the all-time bestselling computer how-to book and it's been fully updated for the enhancements coming with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update! Free of confusing jargon and packed with lots of helpful step-by-step explanations, it quickly gets you started with exploring the Start menu, storing files on the Cloud, creating desktop shortcuts, connecting to a printer, using Windows social apps, organizing digital photos, interpreting error messages, andso much more. Windows 10 keeps your PC or tablet running, organizes your files, and provides a platform to run your important applications. In short, it's the brain and heart of your computer. The simple steps and friendly advice inside help you manage files and applications, connect to the Internet, customize your Windows experience, and make repairs when things go haywire
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