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ABC of Men’s Fashion

Peg Leg Larry — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:06:36 +0000

You wouldn’t wanna look like you just rolled out of bed for your important interview right? Dressing nicely doesn’t mean you’re turning feminine, it just shows that you have style and that you are a respectable individual. The ABC of Men’s Fashion will help you go through some of the most important outfits you’ll ever need for any occasion. Though the book is a reprint from the ’60s, the basics are still covered and your look will be relevant in today’s standards. And since the styles are arranged in alphabetical order, following the guide has never been easier. $14.

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The Book of Basketball

Parrot Pat — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:52:14 +0000

“The Sports Guy” Bill Simmons has written the latest Book of Basketball which is made up of a whopping 700 pages. It’s really a fans book about the NBA since it takes off from the point of view of a fan. It is filled with interesting anecdotes, tributes to great players of the pasts, and enough stats to make the tax code look simple. $17.

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WTF? Book

Peg Leg Larry — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:29:35 +0000

Sometimes, life throws you lemons and you may be unprepared for making lemonades out of it. For those of you who have a sense of humor, you’ll see the unfortunate incident as a funny moment and move along. But others don’t have the same emotional quotient so for a whole new look at life’s worst situations, this book’s for you. Cleverly entitled ‘WTF?: How to Survive 101 of Life’s Worst F*#!-ing Situations’, the book explains how you should handle said situations when you ask yourself, ‘WTF?’. Instead of going postal inside the parking garage while you’re looking for your lost car, the book suggests funny ways of locating it. Of course, some of the suggestions are to be taken with a grain of salt, the humorous side of you will certainly be piqued. $10.

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Outlaws!

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:42:58 +0000

They swam against the current, evaded the long arm of the law, and became the stuff of legends in the process. Outlaws have been feared and revered at the same time, depending on who’s talking or who’s listening. Relive the story of 50 hero-villains in this book. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, to Wyatt Earp, and Jesse James, the book documents these people’s motives and brings out the inner rebel among us in a story. $30.

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The Secret History of Science Fiction

Barbary Betsy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:36:40 +0000

With 424 pages to get through, Sci-Fi buffs are in store for a treat. The literary collection explores this thrilling and often times intellectual genre and how over time there has been overlap amongst sci-fi and literary fiction. The anthology represents the works of various well-known authors and it has been expertly crafted and edited by James Patrick Kelly and John Kessel. $15.

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When the Game Was Ours

Peg Leg Larry — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:11:00 +0000

They started out as bitter rivals, but ended up as lifelong friends. Larry Bird and Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson’s careers were interconnected right from their college days playing for Indiana and Michigan respectively until they entered the NBA. This book reveals intimate details of the two legends’ exploits on the hard court and away from it. The two Hall of Famers were the stuff of legend and each had their own personality and legion of fans and now, they’re telling all their stories. From the bright lights, to their darkest hours battling injury and Magic having to reveal that he was HIV positive, the book tells it all. Classic hoop fans, you must read this. $15.

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The Search for God and Guinness

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:45:50 +0000

Alcohol and religion might be the unholiest of unions but throughout history, it’s been shown that the two are actually intertwined. Jesus Christ performed his first miracle wherein he turned water into wine and in ancient Europe, alcohol provided a miracle of its own. Water wasn’t really fit for drinking so the Guinness family of Ireland concocted their now-famous dark Irish stout, a healthier alternative to putrid water. This book, written by renowned religious author Stephen Mansfield, chronicles beer’s history and how it is ingrained in the Irish culture and its consequent world domination. Drinking and reading, both divine experiences. $17.

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The Football Fan’s Manifesto

Barbary Betsy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:53:03 +0000

Football fanatics can’t wait to get their hands on this 336-page tome. For those who only live for the last 17 weeks of the year The Football Fan’s Manifesto will bide your time during the off season. The book is packed with hilarious and irreverent anecdotes about football culture in the USA. For example, in the Football Fan’s Ten Commandments, commandment number one is ‘You Must Choose Your Team by the Age of Eight.’ $11.

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Encyclopedia of Haunted Places

One-eyed Willie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:06:06 +0000

As Halloween is getting closer, the urge to go seek out the paranormal is getting stronger. With the Encyclopedia of Haunted Places by ghost-hunting guru Jeff Belanger you can discover haunted places all over the world from inns to restaurants as well as graveyards and libraries. Each place lists all contact information so they shouldn’t be too hard to find. $14.

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The Sounds of Star Wars

Barbary Betsy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:02:56 +0000

Ever wonder how R2-D2 makes his beeping sounds or how the light sabers buzz through the air? This new book by George Lucas and sound designer Ben Burtt reveals the behind the scenes secrets of the Star Wars sound effects. The 304-page book does include an embedded audio module loaded with more than 200 sounds from the films. The book is being produced by becker&mayer but there is no news yet on price and release date. $TBA.

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