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December 2012

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Awkward Family Pet Photos
Mike Bender
Dec 12, 2012 - Dec 14, 2012

The authors of the "New York Times" bestseller "Awkward Family Photos" are back with a hilarious tribute to the unbreakable--and sometimes uncomfortable--bond between people and their pets.

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The Kosher Sutra: Eight Sacred Secrets for Reigniting Desire and Restoring Passion for Life
Shmuley Boteach
Dec 12, 2012 - Dec 13, 2012

The "New York Times" bestselling author Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shares the secrets to restoring the fire and energy in the bedroom and to everyday life.

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The Ten, Make That Nine, Habits of Very Organized People. Make That Ten.: The Tweets of Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Dec 10, 2012 - Dec 13, 2012

With more than 1.4 million followers and a now famously uncanny ability to pack 140 characters with a maximum amount of humor and wit, Martin has defined what it means to be a celebrity in today's world of social media. Martin's tweets have been covered by personal blogs, major news outlets, and everything in between, and this collection brings his funniest, most memorable messages together for avid followers and offline fans alike.

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A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
Mary Pope Osborne; Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
Dec 9, 2012 - Dec 12, 2012

Jack and Annie travel back to Victorian London when Merlin asks them to use their magic to inspire Charles Dickens to write "A Christmas Carol." Mary Pope Osborne mixes magic, humor, history, a little spookiness, and a lot of heart to create this tale, which celebrates the joys of writing. This is the perfect book for boys and girls about to see the classic play "A Christmas Carol."

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The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family
Ken Denmead
Dec 9, 2012 - Dec 11, 2012

The wildly popular DIY dad follows up his instant "New York Times" bestseller "Geek Dad"with a fresh batch of geeky weekend science projects for the whole family to enjoy, from building homemade robots from scratch to making stop-motion movies.

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The Wise Man's Fear
Patrick Rothfuss
Dec 9, 2012 - Dec 11, 2012

As seamless and lyrical as a song from the lute-playing adventurer and arcanist Kvothe, this mesmerizing sequel to Rothfuss's 2007's debut, The Name of the Wind, is a towering work of fantasy.

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The Essential Guide to Jewish Prayer and Practices
Andrea Lieber
Dec 9, 2012 - Dec 10, 2012

"The Essential Guide to Jewish Prayer and Practices" offers a more profound understanding of Judaism-for practicing Jews and non-Jews alike-by explaining the key concepts of Jewish thought, including the sanctity of human life, Judaism's concept of God, and the role of the Torah in guiding Jewish spiritual life.

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Split Second
Catherine Coulter
Dec 7, 2012 - Dec 10, 2012

A serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock to bring him down. They soon discover that the killer has blood ties to the infamous and now long-dead monster Ted Bundy.

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Hanukkah at Valley Forge
Stephen Krensky
Dec 7, 2012 - Dec 8, 2012

Could the story of the long-ago victory of the Jews against the Greeks have led to George Washington's success at Valley Forge? Krensky's fictionalized version of a poignant historical anecdote is brought vividly to life in Harlin's brilliant watercolor illustrations.

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Richard Scarry's Cars and trucks and things that go
Richard Scarry
Dec 6, 2012 - Dec 10, 2012

 On their way to the beach for a picnic, the Pig family encounters almost every kind of transportation vehicle imaginable--and imaginary.

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Dog Years: A Memoir
Mark Doty
Dec 6, 2012 - Dec 6, 2012

Both moving and entertaining, "Dog Years" is the story of two beloved retrievers and is a pointed, perceptive meditation on life, death, and the nature of companionship.

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Bring Me Home for Christmas
Robyn Carr
Dec 5, 2012 - Dec 8, 2012

This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas wish list--getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago, Denny broke her heart. It's time she got over her silly college relationship and moved on. So she takes matters into her own hands and heads up to Virgin River, the rugged little mountain town that Denny calls home, as an uninvited guest on her brother's men-only hunting weekend. But when an accident turns her impromptu visit into an extended stay, Becca finds herself stranded in Virgin River. With Denny. In "very" close quarters.

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Q Is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game
Michael Folsom; Mary Elting; Jack Kent (Illustrator)
Dec 5, 2012 - Dec 9, 2012

This contemporary classic, celebrating its twenty-fifth year in print, is no ordinary alphabet book. Why is “Q” for “Duck”?
Because a duck quacks, of course. Even the youngest readers will delight in the riddle-like text and lively, humorous illustrations.
Now in vivid full color for the first time, this interactive treat is sure to be enjoyed by a whole new generation of readers.

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Fix, Freeze, Feast: Prepare in Bulk and Enjoy by the Serving, More Than 125 Recipes
Kati Neville
Dec 4, 2012 - Dec 7, 2012

 Neville and Tkacsik share their best recipes and organizational wisdom in this book that teaches home cooks how to take advantage of buying in bulk; convert food purchases into delicious, healthful family dinners; and label and store the meals for easy access on busy days.

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The Year of the Gadfly
Jennifer Miller
Dec 4, 2012 - Jan 6, 2013

In this debut novel, a budding teenage journalist at an elite prep school and her enigmatic science teacher each separately attempt to track down a secret society that may hold damning evidence about a shadowy tragedy in the school's--and the teacher's--past.

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