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Polite Musings from a Timid Observer

Bill Maher is on the forefront of the new wave of comedians who have begun to influence and shape political debate through their comedy. He is best known not just for being funny, but for advocating truth over sensitivity and taking on the political establishment.

Maher first came to national attention as the host of the hit ABC-TV program Politically Incorrect, where he offered a combustible mixture of irreverence and acerbic humor that helped him to garner a loyal following, as well as a reputation for being a controversial bad boy.

Bill Maher's popular new HBO television show, Real Time, has put Maher more front and center than ever before. Partic-ularly one regular segment on the show, entitled "New Rules," has been a hit with his ever-growing legion of fans. It is the part of the show during which Maher takes serious aim, bringing all of his intelligence, incisiveness, wit, and his signature exasperation to bear on topics ranging from cell phones ("I don't need my cell phone to take pictures or access the Internet. I just need it to make a phone call. From everywhere! Not just the places it likes!") to fast food ("No McDonald's in hospitals. I'm not kidding!) to the conservative agenda ("Stop claiming it's an agenda. It's not an agenda. It's a random collection of laws that your corporate donors paid you to pass.")

His new book, the first since his bestselling When You Ride ALONE You Ride with bin Laden, brings these brilliantly conceived riffs and rants to the written page. Appropriately titled New Rules, the book will collect some of the best of the rules derived from previously written material and will also contain substantial new material, including some longer form "editorials"--of course with a twist and bite that only Bill Maher can deliver.

New Rules

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With these 37 recipes for delectable sweets, readers can satisfy their cravings in a matter of minutes. Many of the recipes take less than 30 minutes to prepare--all can be ready in under an hour. From Caramel Oatmeal Lace Cookies to Caramelized Pineapple Slices with Toasted Pecans, Something Sweet has something for every sweet tooth. 50 color illustrations.

Something Sweet

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Social Studies

Stories of childhood, adolescence and coming of age in America, from the 1800's to the 1900's -- by 32 Asian-American writers.

Growing up Asian-Amer

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The fourth installment of the popular Lemonade War series! Siblings Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, and even unmasked a bell thief. Now they are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets...

Evan believes some things (such as his poetry) are private. Jessie believes scandal makes good news.

When anonymously sent candy hearts appear in Class 4-0, self-appointed ace reporter Jessie determines to get the scoop on class crushes.

Like a modern-day Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Davies writes with heart, humor, and honesty about family and school life for middle schoolers.

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The Candy Smash

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161 Strategies for Making Your Own Movies No Matter What

Two filmmakers who've beaten the system give the real dope on what it takes to get your movie made.

Do you have to go to film school to get your movies made? No, say two young entrepreneurs who survived the grind. Here they offer 140 strategies for making movies no matter what. Amateurs as well as seasoned veterans can pick up this entertaining and incredibly useful guide in any place--at any point of crisis--and find tactics that work. Whether it's raising money or cutting your budget; dealing with angry landlords or angry cops; or jump-starting the production or stalling it while you finish the script, these strategies are delivered with funny, illustrative anecdotes from the authors' experiences and from veteran filmmakers eager to share their stories. Irreverent, invaluable, and a lot cheaper than a year's tuition, this friendly guide is the smartest investment any future filmmaker could make.

Strategies from the book include: Love your friends for criticizing your work--especially at the script stage; Shyness won't get you the donuts; Duct tape miracles; Don't fall in love with cast or crew (but if you do...).

What They Don't Teach You at Film School

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American Film Comedy

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The Truth Behind All Those Delightfully Persistent Myths of Film, Television, and Music

As co-host of "Ebert & Roeper" and a celebrated syndicated columnist for the "Chicago Sun-Times, " Roeper recounts the stories in "Hollywood Urban Legends, " as he gives readers the truth behind the most deliciously false stories about their favorite stars.

Hollywood Urban Legends

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The Life and Films of Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan is one of the most popular movie actors in the world, a martial arts expert, and an accomplished stuntman. In Dying for Action the author reveals how he gained such status and details of his personal life.

Dying for Action

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American Urban Legends and Their Meanings

The Vanishing Hitchhiker was Professor Brunvand's first popular book on urban legends, and it remains a classic. The culmination of twenty years of collection and research, this book is a must-have for urban legend lovers.

The Vanishing Hitchhiker

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Math

The Human Calculator Shows How to Master Everyday Math Problems in Seconds

Math Magic

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Why Do Shoes Squeak?

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Icebreaker

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The Films of Lauren Bacall

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The Complete Films of Charlie Chaplin

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A Celebration

James Cagney

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A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.

Stiff

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Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

A human rights activist offers a firsthand account of war from the perspective of a former child soldier, detailing the violent civil war that wracked his native Sierra Leone and the government forces that transformed a gentle young boy into a killer as a member of the army.

A Long Way Gone

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This edition includes the most recent Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents tests through August 2015. These ever popular guides contain study tips, test-taking strategies, score analysis charts, and other valuable features. They are an ideal source of practice and test preparation. The detailed answer explanations make each exam a practical learning experience. In addition to practice exams that reflect the standard Regents format, this book reviews algebraic and trigonometric functions, equations, applications, and much more.

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

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Taking care of a cat and a baby brother turns into a series of comic adventures when George wakes up to find himself shrunk to the size of a mouse.

George Shrinks

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Starring in the school play means hard work, and being left in charge means keeping the class under control. Fox thinks there's nothing to it. And, when he's put to the test, will Fox retreat? Never!

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