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A controversy that has divided America for decades. A decision more women must confront every day. In the long-standing and heated debate between gun-control advocates and supporters of the Second Amendment, the perspective of women has often been... See more

A controversy that has divided America for decades. A decision more women must confront every day. In the long-standing and heated debate between gun-control advocates and supporters of the Second Amendment, the perspective of women has often been overlooked in what most perceive to be the "masculine" world of firearms. This is the subject journalist Caitlin Kelly was motivated to explore after she was threatened by a stalker and contemplated acquiring a gun for her own protection. Through interviews and firsthand accounts, Kelly probes the many issues affecting women who own guns and influence gun policies, to those whose lives are most affected by gun violence, and our society's conflicted views on women who acquire guns for sport and self-defense. Voices include activists and legislators such as Representative Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband and son were the victims of a shooting rampage; Patty Varone, who served Rudy Giuliani as a bodyguard for nine years; Mary Leigh Blek,... See less

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From Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to B horror movie icons to The Addams Family and beyond, macabre misfits have thrived in the fertile soil of American modern-age media and pop culture. Brought to Abrams by the creators of the successful Happy Kitty Bunny... See more

From Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to B horror movie icons to The Addams Family and beyond, macabre misfits have thrived in the fertile soil of American modern-age media and pop culture. Brought to Abrams by the creators of the successful Happy Kitty Bunny Pony: A Saccharine Mouthful of Super Cute, Goth-icky celebrates the American goth, their culture, and the vampires, zombies, skeletons, and other mutants that inspire them. Containing more than 200 images from the print and advertising archives of Charles S. Anderson Design Company in combination with a sharply hilarious text by Michael J. Nelson, the main writer and host of the legendary Mystery Science Theater 3000, Goth-icky is a kitsch and campy testament to America's love of horror. So break out the black lipstick, curl up in your coffin, and get ready for some freaky fun! See less

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Japanese food is not as hard to master as you might believe. Not when we’ve got Amy Kaneko’s awesome new book showcasing 70 fun recipes at our side! How do ya say “Pig out!” in Japanese? 168 pgs. From SF’s Chronicle Books. Click here for our new fred... See more

Japanese food is not as hard to master as you might believe. Not when we’ve got Amy Kaneko’s awesome new book showcasing 70 fun recipes at our side! How do ya say “Pig out!” in Japanese? 168 pgs. From SF’s Chronicle Books. Click here for our new fred blog. See less

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Diary takes the form of a coma diary kept by one Misty Tracy Wilmot as her husband lies senseless in a hospital after a suicide attempt. Once she was an art student dreaming of creativity and freedom; now, after marrying Peter at school and being... See more

Diary takes the form of a coma diary kept by one Misty Tracy Wilmot as her husband lies senseless in a hospital after a suicide attempt. Once she was an art student dreaming of creativity and freedom; now, after marrying Peter at school and being brought back to once quaint, now tourist-overrun Waytansea Island, she's been reduced to the condition of a resort hotel maid. Peter, it turns out, has been hiding rooms in houses he’s remodeled and scrawling vile messages all over the walls—an old habit of builders but dramatically overdone in Peter's case. Angry homeowners are suing left and right, and Misty's dreams of artistic greatness are in ashes. But then, as if possessed by the spirit of Maura Kinkaid, a fabled Waytansea artist of the nineteenth century, Misty begins painting again, compulsively. But can her newly discovered talent be part of a larger, darker plan? Of course it can. See less

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This collection of artwork was inspired by a series of notes editor Trinie Dalton confiscated during her years as an LA-area substitute teacher. The 1-page pieces are manic and full of feeling; in them, bad grammar and sketchy sentiments become... See more

This collection of artwork was inspired by a series of notes editor Trinie Dalton confiscated during her years as an LA-area substitute teacher. The 1-page pieces are manic and full of feeling; in them, bad grammar and sketchy sentiments become articulate, even eloquent. Flipping through this book is like taking a journey through the dark heart of modern American adolescence. It's sad, funny, and not a little scary. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) See less

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A virtual onslaught of acerbic, confrontational wordplay, The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary offers some 1,600 wickedly clever definitions to the vocabulary of everyday life. Little is sacred and few are safe, for Ambrose Bierce targets just about any... See more

A virtual onslaught of acerbic, confrontational wordplay, The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary offers some 1,600 wickedly clever definitions to the vocabulary of everyday life. Little is sacred and few are safe, for Ambrose Bierce targets just about any pursuit, from matrimony to immortality, that allows our willful failings and excesses to shine forth. This is the most extensively annotated edition of a work by Bierce ever published, and the first edition of The Devil's Dictionary to provide detailed bibliographical information on every entry. It will be celebrated by wits and word lovers everywhere. First time in paperback. See less

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Plath was an excellent poet but is known to many for this largely autobiographical novel. The Bell Jar tells the story of a gifted young woman's mental breakdown beginning during a summer internship as a junior editor at a magazine in New York City... See more

Plath was an excellent poet but is known to many for this largely autobiographical novel. The Bell Jar tells the story of a gifted young woman's mental breakdown beginning during a summer internship as a junior editor at a magazine in New York City in the early 1950s. The real Plath committed suicide in 1963 and left behind this scathingly sad, honest and perfectly-written book, which remains one of the best-told tales of a woman's descent into insanity. See less

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†10% off One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry offer applies to items in the "Jewelry & Watches> Jewelry>One of a Kind" category. This offer applies to U.S. orders only and excludes orders from "Auctions." This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer or... See more

†10% off One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry offer applies to items in the "Jewelry & Watches> Jewelry>One of a Kind" category. This offer applies to U.S. orders only and excludes orders from "Auctions." This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon including the Club O 5% discount. Where applicable, Club O members will receive the greater of the discounts offered. Offer ends February 5, 2007 11:59 PM MST. off Diamond Jewelry offer applies to items in the "Jewelry & Watches > Jewelry > Rings > Diamond (Fashion, Three Stone, Colored, Anniversary, Eternity Band, Silver, Five Stone, Right Hand, Promise)" subcategories, the "Jewelry & Watches > Jewelry > Bracelets > Diamond (Tennis, Fashion, Three Stone, Silver, Colored)” subcategories, the "Jewelry & Watches > Jewelry > Necklaces > Diamond (Fashion, Hearts, Solitaries, Three Stone, Colored, Silver) subcategories, the "Jewelry & Watches > Jewelry > Earrings > Diamond (Fashion, Studs, Three Stone, Colored, Silver) subcategories , the... See less

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No where is safe, this is definitely proven in the book Ebola. In this horrific, true tale, death is everywhere and no one will listen to their plea for help. Doctors are scarce and the nuns do what they can, but nothing seems to ease the pain that... See more

No where is safe, this is definitely proven in the book Ebola. In this horrific, true tale, death is everywhere and no one will listen to their plea for help. Doctors are scarce and the nuns do what they can, but nothing seems to ease the pain that comes with the deadly Ebola virus. Villages are barricaded and people are left to sit and wonder whether or not they will be left to die like so many others. At the beginning I was not able to put the book down, but as it trailed closer to the end I was begging for the plot to move faster. This was over all a very good book and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a renewed appreciation for life. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) See less

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This book traces the response of the CDC to an Ebola outbreak in Zaire in 1995. Like its predecessor, The Hot Zone, many stories are interwoven throughout the book to give a complete background into what happened. Despite this stylistic similarity,... See more

This book traces the response of the CDC to an Ebola outbreak in Zaire in 1995. Like its predecessor, The Hot Zone, many stories are interwoven throughout the book to give a complete background into what happened. Despite this stylistic similarity, the message of this book is quite different from that of The Hot Zone, as becomes more and more clear by the end of the book. One of the main story lines is a description of the development of the CDC, from its start as an anti-malaria organization to the multi-faceted behemoth that it is today. After reading the descriptions of the Level 4 labs in The Hot Zone, I never would have guessed at the primitive lab conditions found at the CDC through the 1960s and later. Regis' core message is that of victory- -victory over this particular outbreak, victory over small pox, and the tremendous success we have had combating infectious illnesses during the twentieth century. He points out that so many infections can be prevented by simple hygiene,... See less

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Choice This beautifully illustrated book is well written and informative, and makes an important contribution to the social history of art. Review William Gass Los Angeles Times Book Review : [Blue] will please even those eyes denied the good luck of... See more

Choice This beautifully illustrated book is well written and informative, and makes an important contribution to the social history of art. Review William Gass Los Angeles Times Book Review : [Blue] will please even those eyes denied the good luck of being blue. Julian Bell Times Literary Supplement : Blue is both prettily produced and whimsically enjoyable. John Loughery Washington Post Book World : [This is] territory that could be . . . absurdly specialized. To [Pastoureau's] credit, the tour is brisk and challenging. Brian Bouldrey Chicago Tribune : [This is] a coffee table book that is also a good read. Not just a good read, but a compelling read. ane Gardam Spectator : Blue is confident, stylish, well-turned out. The book's sapphire glow will grace the most discriminating coffee tables.J Jane Gardam Spectator : Blue . . . is confident, stylish, well-turned out. . . . The book's sapphire glow will grace the most discriminating coffee tables. Choice : This beautifully illustrated... See less

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I am huge fan of the movie The Ring. I cannot think of a movie I've seen in the past few years that is as eerie. Because of this, I wanted to see Ringu, the Japanese movie the American movie is based on and read this book, which started the whole... See more

I am huge fan of the movie The Ring. I cannot think of a movie I've seen in the past few years that is as eerie. Because of this, I wanted to see Ringu, the Japanese movie the American movie is based on and read this book, which started the whole process. I have to admit, however, that I was disappointed. Though I am usually a fan of linear storytelling, I was engaged by the American movie's visual power and near surrealism in spots. Unfortunately, that was clearly an invention. Suzuki's book and the Japanese movie were both very neat packages with the book being the neatest of all. There was little mystery and when I finished the novel, I felt I understood everything that had happened. And I felt a loss. I also was disappointed by the prose. It's difficult to blame Suzuki for this because, not being able to read Japanese, I don't know what's been lost in translation. But the way we have been given this story in English is very bland, offering little in the way of fear or excitement.... See less

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