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Wet cats are cute and funny looking. From the Stuff on My Cat blog, this book contains tons of photos snapped in the cats' most detested and vulnerable state: wet. Some of them are content, while others seem to be plotting their owners' demise. Laugh... See more

Wet cats are cute and funny looking. From the Stuff on My Cat blog, this book contains tons of photos snapped in the cats' most detested and vulnerable state: wet. Some of them are content, while others seem to be plotting their owners' demise. Laugh and google over them all with this delightful book that's sure to please any cat lover. See less

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Amazon.com: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers: Mary Roach: Books

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Amazon.com: Everything That Creeps: Elizabeth McGrath: Books

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Amazon.com: The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death: Corinne May Botz: Books

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Amazon.com: Mutter Museum Historic Medical Photographs: College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Laura Lindgren, Gretchen Worden: Books

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Style Deficit Disorder -- The Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo has become an international style mecca, a street-level fashion scene prowled by major designers looking for inspiration, and whose local, cutting-edge labels enjoy global cache. Style... See more

Style Deficit Disorder -- The Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo has become an international style mecca, a street-level fashion scene prowled by major designers looking for inspiration, and whose local, cutting-edge labels enjoy global cache. Style Deficit Disorder is the first book to explore this remixed, fast-forward fashion hotbed, profiling its most daring and influential designers, labels, stylists, and shops (including Comme des Garçons, Hysteric Glamour, Super Lovers, A Bathing Ape, and Laforet). Featuring nearly 200 photos, essays by key Japanese fashion editors, and commentary by Edison Chen, Patricia Field, John Galliano, Shawn Stussy, Shu Uemura and others, this is a must-have, insider's look at an international fashion and pop culture epicenter, past, present, and future. Tiffany Godoy is a contributor to V and Vogue Nippon and former fashion editor at Japanese culture magazines Composite and Studio Voice. She lives in Tokyo. See less

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Scandinavia's most famous painter, the Norwegian Edvard Munch (1863-1944), is probably best known for his painting The Scream, a universally recognized icon of terror and despair. (A version was stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, in August... See more

Scandinavia's most famous painter, the Norwegian Edvard Munch (1863-1944), is probably best known for his painting The Scream, a universally recognized icon of terror and despair. (A version was stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, in August 2004, and has not yet been recovered.) But Munch considered himself a writer as well as a painter. Munch began painting as a teenager and, in his young adulthood, studied and worked in Paris and Berlin, where he evolved a highly personal style in paintings and works on paper. And in diaries that he kept for decades, he also experimented with reminiscence, fiction, prose portraits, philosophical speculations, and surrealism. Known as an artist who captured both the ecstasies and the hellish depths of the human condition, Munch conveys these emotions in his diaries but also reveals other facets of his personality in remarks and stories that are alternately droll, compassionate, romantic, and cerebral. This English translation of Edvard... See less

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Most famous for his painting The Scream, an iconic expression of anxiety and a reflection of his inner torment, Edvard Munch strove to paint his "soul's diary," a quest Prideaux chronicles incisively in this fascinating study. The first comprehensive... See more

Most famous for his painting The Scream, an iconic expression of anxiety and a reflection of his inner torment, Edvard Munch strove to paint his "soul's diary," a quest Prideaux chronicles incisively in this fascinating study. The first comprehensive English-language biography of Munch (1863-1944) presents an in-depth artistic, intellectual and psychological portrait of the Norwegian artist. A novelist and art historian, Prideaux (Magnetic North) enlivens her narrative with excerpts from Munch's diaries, effectively tracing the roots of his mental suffering: his father's religious fanaticism, the death of his mother and favorite sister, the insanity of another sister and the fear that he would go mad himself. Prideaux also charts Munch's intellectual influences, his immersion in Nietzsche and Dostoyevski and his involvement with a group of radical Norwegian intellectuals, including Hans Jaeger (a founding father of existentialism), and his later notable association with playwright and... See less

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innovations: from experimentation to realisation by alexandra & andreas papadakis, published by bis publishers. a look at the experimental projects in art, design, and architecture that have successfully converted new ideas influenced by science and... See more

innovations: from experimentation to realisation by alexandra & andreas papadakis, published by bis publishers. a look at the experimental projects in art, design, and architecture that have successfully converted new ideas influenced by science and the space industry into the world of business, sport, shopping and entertainment. this book is perfect for architects and all who are involved in design disciplines, including designers, fashion designers, artists and the media. See less

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With universal appeal (everyone poops, after all), this witty, illustrated description of over two dozen dookies (each with a medical explanation written by a doctor) details what one can learn about health and well-being by studying what's in the... See more

With universal appeal (everyone poops, after all), this witty, illustrated description of over two dozen dookies (each with a medical explanation written by a doctor) details what one can learn about health and well-being by studying what's in the bowl. A floater? It's probably due to a buildup of gas. Now think back on last night's dinner, a burrito perhaps? . . .All the greatest hits are here: The Log Jam, The Glass Shard, The Deja Poo, The Hanging Chad . . . the list goes on. Sidebars, trivia, over 60 euphemisms for number 2, and unusual case histories all make this the ultimate bathroom reader. Who knew you could learn so much from your poo? See less

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What is the price of brilliance? Why are so many creative geniuses also ruinously self-destructive? From Caravaggio to Jackson Pollack, from Arthur Rimbaud to Jack Kerouac, from Charlie Parker to Janis Joplin, to Kurt Cobain, and on and on, authors... See more

What is the price of brilliance? Why are so many creative geniuses also ruinously self-destructive? From Caravaggio to Jackson Pollack, from Arthur Rimbaud to Jack Kerouac, from Charlie Parker to Janis Joplin, to Kurt Cobain, and on and on, authors and artists throughout history have binged, pill-popped, injected, or poisoned themselves for their art. Fully illustrated and addictively readable, Genius and Heroin is the indispensable reference to the untidy lives of our greatest artists and thinkers, entertainingly chronicling how the notoriously creative lived and died—whether their ultimate downfalls were the result of opiates, alcohol, pot, absinthe, or the slow-motion suicide of obsession. See less

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Michael Largo has been collecting statistics and information on the American way of dying for over a decade. He is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-winning Final Exits: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of How We Die and three novels, the former editor... See more

Michael Largo has been collecting statistics and information on the American way of dying for over a decade. He is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-winning Final Exits: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of How We Die and three novels, the former editor of New York Poetry, and the researcher/archivist for the film company Allied Artists in Atlanta. He lives in Miami with his family. See less

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Levitin is a deft and patient explainer of the basics for the non-scientist as well as the non-musician.... By tracing music's deep ties to memory, Levitin helps quantify some of music's magic without breaking its spell.

Levitin is a deft and patient explainer of the basics for the non-scientist as well as the non-musician.... By tracing music's deep ties to memory, Levitin helps quantify some of music's magic without breaking its spell. See less

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Born in Algeria in 1913, Albert Camus published The Stranger–now one of the most widely read novels of this century–in 1942. Celebrated in intellectual circles, Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. On January 4, 1960, he was... See more

Born in Algeria in 1913, Albert Camus published The Stranger–now one of the most widely read novels of this century–in 1942. Celebrated in intellectual circles, Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. On January 4, 1960, he was killed in a car accident. See less

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Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Then, through the pages of an ancient, mysterious book, he discovers the enchanted world of Fantastica, and only Bastian himself can save the fairy people... See more

Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Then, through the pages of an ancient, mysterious book, he discovers the enchanted world of Fantastica, and only Bastian himself can save the fairy people who live there. See less

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Dreams have always fascinated and perplexed people. From Joseph’s interpretations of the Pharaoh’s dreams recorded in the Bible to the groundbreaking work of psychotherapist Carl Jung, every culture in the world has recognized the extraordinary power... See more

Dreams have always fascinated and perplexed people. From Joseph’s interpretations of the Pharaoh’s dreams recorded in the Bible to the groundbreaking work of psychotherapist Carl Jung, every culture in the world has recognized the extraordinary power of dreams. This book will show you how to read the language of your own dreams so that you can unlock their hidden wisdom. Designed as a compact bedside companion, Dream Decoder contains over 1,000 symbols organized into easy-to-find key themes, and features questions to help you analyse the personal significance of each symbol. Comprehensive and user-friendly, this book will enrich your dream experience and provide lasting rewards and insights into your waking life. See less

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Reader Rating: See Detailed Ratings December 15, 2008: I so wanted to like this book. I am an obsessive fan of David Sedaris and when I read in one of the critics? comments that she is comparable to his writing style I thought for sure I had a... See more

Reader Rating: See Detailed Ratings December 15, 2008: I so wanted to like this book. I am an obsessive fan of David Sedaris and when I read in one of the critics? comments that she is comparable to his writing style I thought for sure I had a winner. Furthermore, one of my dearest friends told me that when she read this book, it was my voice she had pictured in her head. Perfect! Let the laughing begin. Wrong. With the exception of a few snigger-worthy moments, this book is just a compilation of endless brain tangents. She?ll start the telling of one story and just as you think it?s going to amount to something, she completely digresses into some random musing. What you end up with is a series of diluted, and truthfully, very boring self deprecating yarns. Very disappointing. Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Suggested With: A Long Island Ice Tea (it?s in line with the constant references to New York and it?ll help you find humor in the mundane) Reader Rating: See Detailed Ratings October 15,... See less

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Claire Nouvian is a journalist, producer, and film director who has traveled the world for more than ten years, shooting wildlife for French and international television. She has worked on more than sixteen films, among them Expedition to the Abyss... See more

Claire Nouvian is a journalist, producer, and film director who has traveled the world for more than ten years, shooting wildlife for French and international television. She has worked on more than sixteen films, among them Expedition to the Abyss (Science Channel, 2004), which won the Best Adventure Documentary prize at the Amazonas World Film Festival in Manaus, Brazil, 2005. See less

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From the eccentric Museo La Specola in Florence comes this amazing collection of waxworks depicting the human anatomy in all its dazzling complexity. The 27 wax bodies and 1500 part and organ studies that make up the museum’s collection are presented... See more

From the eccentric Museo La Specola in Florence comes this amazing collection of waxworks depicting the human anatomy in all its dazzling complexity. The 27 wax bodies and 1500 part and organ studies that make up the museum’s collection are presented here; from skeletons to vein structures, organs to nerves, and arteries to the delicate pores of the skin, the human body is mapped out in meticulous and exacting detail. Texts explaining the human anatomy in laypersons’ terms and exploring the historical and cultural significance of the wax figures complete this “total body experience.” Monika von Düring is Professor of Neuroanatomy at the Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany. Her brief medical explanations help to guide both lay-reader and medical expert through this graphic encyclopaedia of anatomy. Marta Poggesi is a biologist, and has been curator of the Museo Zoologico La Specola since 1969. Parallel to research projects, she manages and catalogues the zoological collection, to which... See less

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Harry Skrdla is an engineer and a historic-preservation consultant based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has contributed to the preservation and restoration of a number of noteworthy structures, including the ornate 1920s movie palace the Fox Theatre in... See more

Harry Skrdla is an engineer and a historic-preservation consultant based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has contributed to the preservation and restoration of a number of noteworthy structures, including the ornate 1920s movie palace the Fox Theatre in Detroit, one of the last of its kind in America. See less

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What’s the capital of Canada? Who’s the president pictured on the dime? Do you have even the slightest recollection of how to multiply fractions? National Lampoon’s How Dumb Are You? is filled with questions every mildly-educated American should be... See more

What’s the capital of Canada? Who’s the president pictured on the dime? Do you have even the slightest recollection of how to multiply fractions? National Lampoon’s How Dumb Are You? is filled with questions every mildly-educated American should be able to answer — but often can’t. Written by Adam Winer (a panelist on VH1’s hit pop culture comedy show Best Week Ever), this Great American Stupidity Quiz is perfect for readers interested in either measuring their own personal mental failings or simply giving the gift of lowered self-esteem to a friend. Plus, How Dumb Are You? pairs its forehead-slapping quiz questions with intriguing bonus trivia and groundbreaking metrics that scientifically measure a reader’s exact level of stupidity. Undoubtedly, How Dumb Are You? will become the defining literary work of the modern era. You should probably buy it. See less

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This book features everything from shockingly stupid, to sick, to completely obscene. If you like to be shocked and you like to laugh, this is a great 'read'. You might be reassured of the stupidity of some people. Go to the store, find the book and... See more

This book features everything from shockingly stupid, to sick, to completely obscene. If you like to be shocked and you like to laugh, this is a great 'read'. You might be reassured of the stupidity of some people. Go to the store, find the book and sit in a private corner to read it because you WILL laugh! It's hilarious, and wrong, totally wrong. I loved it. See less

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Clown Girl lives in Baloneytown, a seedy neighborhood where drugs, balloon animals, and even rubber chickens contribute to the local currency. Against a backdrop of petty crime, she struggles to live her dreams, calling on cultural masters Charlie... See more

Clown Girl lives in Baloneytown, a seedy neighborhood where drugs, balloon animals, and even rubber chickens contribute to the local currency. Against a backdrop of petty crime, she struggles to live her dreams, calling on cultural masters Charlie Chaplin, Kafka, and da Vinci for inspiration. In an effort to support herself and her layabout performance-artist boyfriend, Clown Girl finds herself unwittingly transformed into a "corporate clown," trapping herself in a cycle of meaningless, high-paid gigs that veer dangerously close to prostitution. Monica Drake has created a novel that riffs on the high comedy of early film stars — most notably Chaplin and W. C. Fields — to raise questions of class, gender, economics, and prejudice. Resisting easy classification, this debut novel blends the bizarre, the humorous, and the gritty with stunning skill. See less

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Diary really hits its stride when the blood starts flowing (one memorable scene involves an unwanted leg cast and a steak knife). Palahniuk is better at sensation than philosophy, a pulp writer who excels when he stops worrying the big ideas and... See more

Diary really hits its stride when the blood starts flowing (one memorable scene involves an unwanted leg cast and a steak knife). Palahniuk is better at sensation than philosophy, a pulp writer who excels when he stops worrying the big ideas and channels his wild, misfit heart. — Taylor Antrim See less

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With a disturbing but mordantly funny body of work that began with 1996's Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk has become a cult author who regularly attracts both the interest of Hollywood and the bewilderment of readers who have never seen writing so... See more

With a disturbing but mordantly funny body of work that began with 1996's Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk has become a cult author who regularly attracts both the interest of Hollywood and the bewilderment of readers who have never seen writing so fearless, modern, and smart. See less

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With a disturbing but mordantly funny body of work that began with 1996's Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk has become a cult author who regularly attracts both the interest of Hollywood and the bewilderment of readers who have never seen writing so... See more

With a disturbing but mordantly funny body of work that began with 1996's Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk has become a cult author who regularly attracts both the interest of Hollywood and the bewilderment of readers who have never seen writing so fearless, modern, and smart. See less

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With a disturbing but mordantly funny body of work that began with 1996's Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk has become a cult author who regularly attracts both the interest of Hollywood and the bewilderment of readers who have never seen writing so... See more

With a disturbing but mordantly funny body of work that began with 1996's Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk has become a cult author who regularly attracts both the interest of Hollywood and the bewilderment of readers who have never seen writing so fearless, modern, and smart. See less

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Palahniuk is one of the freshest, most intriguing voices to appear in a long time. He rearranges Vonnegut's sly humor, DeLillo's mordant social analysis, and Pynchon's antic surrealism (or is it R. Crumb's?) into a gleaming puzzle palace all his own.

Palahniuk is one of the freshest, most intriguing voices to appear in a long time. He rearranges Vonnegut's sly humor, DeLillo's mordant social analysis, and Pynchon's antic surrealism (or is it R. Crumb's?) into a gleaming puzzle palace all his own. See less

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Novelist and humorist Ames writes: "My whole oeuvre has become one big dysfunctional personal ad," and this uneven collection of essays often feels that way. Ames (Wake Up, Sir!) informs readers several times of his height/weight vital stats. He is... See more

Novelist and humorist Ames writes: "My whole oeuvre has become one big dysfunctional personal ad," and this uneven collection of essays often feels that way. Ames (Wake Up, Sir!) informs readers several times of his height/weight vital stats. He is straight, but with a pansexual horniness that leads to inopportune erections, sordid encounters with prostitutes and an s&m session with a dominatrix and her transsexual boyfriend that makes him late for a play date with his son. He forthrightly, indeed obsessively, discloses details of his chronic rectal itch, his "explosive episodes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome" and every other gross bodily eruption and excretion that plagues him. And there's a note of self-deprecatory preening as Ames marvels at the young lovelies he still manages to attract and the other celebrity writers he hangs with on his book tours. Sometimes Ames's trademark combination of (literal) bathroom gags, hipster grotesquerie and neurotic free association achieves an... See less

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Reader Rating: See Detailed Ratings April 02, 2005: I got this book based on all these glowing reviews from Barnes and Nobles online, and I was sadly disappointed. I still gave this three stars as I did find it entertaining. However, the storyline is... See more

Reader Rating: See Detailed Ratings April 02, 2005: I got this book based on all these glowing reviews from Barnes and Nobles online, and I was sadly disappointed. I still gave this three stars as I did find it entertaining. However, the storyline is cute, nothing more than cute though. It pokes fun of the self righteous and religious types quite nicely; corporate greed, adultery, alcoholism, drug abuse, vanity and all other such morally bankrupt things are also illustrated (not subtly I might add). Things I like to read about nonetheless. However I found that it was very much like a soap opera - lots of buildup - and no payoff. This is a story that could easily go on and on and on and on etc. Some characters were more developed than others, which led you to enjoy their snippets more. But some characters were flat - like Mr. Smythe who plays the whipped father/husband lusting for the neighbor girl. I liked that the first time I saw it in `American Beauty.? Thankfully, other characters... See less