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1	An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales more books like this by Oliver W Sacks add to wishlist In a fashion still more personal than his previous books, Oliver Sacks gives us portraits of several neurological patients, following them as far as possible into their otherworldly modes of being: a surgeon who is consumed by the compulsive tics of Tourette's syndrome unless he is operating; an artist who loses all sense of color in a car ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.73! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away more books like this by Bill Bryson add to wishlist Bill Bryson lived in Britain for 20 years, then returned with his family to the U.S. Here he writes about the process of re-entry--the shocks, the adjustments, the excesses, and (especially) the funny bits. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales more books like this by Oliver W Sacks add to wishlist A collection of clinical tales that recounts, with sensitivity and empathy, the amazingly complex lives of people who live with neurological impairments. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf more books like this by Harvey Penick, Ben Shrake add to wishlist A collection of wit and wisdom offers practical advice to everyone from golf pros to high-handicap amateurs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Disorder in the Court: Great Fractured Moments in Courtroom History more books like this by Charles M Sevilla add to wishlist A collection of verbatim exchanges from the halls of justice, where defendants and plaintiffs, lawyers and witnesses, juries and judges collide to produce insane comedy. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $8.77! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul more books like this by Jack Canfield, Carol Kline, Mark Victor Hansen add to wishlist Like the bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books, animals brings out the goodness, humanity, and optimism in people and speak directly to their souls. A must-have for pet owners and animal lovers everywhere, this joyous, inspiring, and entertaining collection of stories demonstrates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Official Preppy Handbook more books like this by Lisa Birnbach add to wishlist A "New York Times" bestseller when originally published, "The Official Preppy Handbook" has maintained its popularity over the years. see all copies from $6.14! first editions
8	Horse Tradin' more books like this by Ben K Green add to wishlist Here are the yarns of a true cowboy for those who have in their blood either a touch of larceny, an affection for the Old West, or better yet, both. These twenty tales add up to a true account of Ben K. Green's experiences around the corrals, livery stables, and wagon yards of the West. Green was a veterinarian who took down his shingle and went ... see all copies from $8.89! new only from $14.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds more books like this by Bernd Heinrich add to wishlist In this accessible and highly entertaining account, illustrated with the author's own illuminating photographs and drawings, a biologist shares his journey to understand the complex behavior patterns of the raven. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999. see all copies from $3.50! new only from $3.55! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Private Parts more books like this by Howard Stern add to wishlist The autobiographical outpourings of Howard Stern, "shockjock" of a top-rated American radio talk show, detailing everything from his anatomy to his sex life and his marriage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	Family: The Ties That Bind-- And Gag! more books like this by Erma Bombeck add to wishlist Bombeck discusses raising a family, a subject she brings up with more fun and feeling than anyone else around. Spouses, offspring, domestic guests and pets--Erma Bombeck sends up family life with typical Bombeck bravura! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Committed Life: Principles for Good Living from Our Timeless Past more books like this by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis add to wishlist A work of wisdom based on the Torah but appealing to any person seeking spirituality, from Rebbetzin Esther Jungries, an inspiring spiritual leader. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts more books like this by Burke Davis add to wishlist An entertaining look at some intriguing oddities, unusual incidents and colorful personalities connected with the Civil War. Illustrated with line drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $86.45! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	House Rabbit Handbook: How to Live with an Urban Rabbit more books like this by Marinell Harriman add to wishlist Packed with the collected wisdom of bunny-lovers and charming, candid photos of their pets, this manual tells readers how to successfully integrate a rabbit into one's life. Harriman includes the latest in veterinary information and helpful how-to sections on care and feeding. 100 photos. Charts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| SVS
15	Paul Harvey's the Rest of the Story more books like this by Paul Harvey add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $105.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul: Celebrating Pets as Family with Stories about Cats, Dogs and Other Critters more books like this by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Marty Becker add to wishlist "Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul" spoke directly to the hearts of all readers whose lives have ever been changed by the love of a pet. Now the coauthors bring readers this volume, honoring the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs. Like its predecessor, this book is a joyous and inspiring collection-- sometimes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Miss America more books like this by Howard Stern add to wishlist Celebrity shock jock Howard Stern's autobiography Private Parts was the fastest selling autobiography of all time. Stern's new book, as yet untitled, will be his most outrageous work to date, featuring Stern's trademark no-holds-barred wit and his controversial and provocative takes on politics, sex, love, and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Straight from the Horse's Mouth: How to Talk to Animals and Get Answers more books like this by Amelia Kinkade add to wishlist Kinkade is a well-known psychic and "animal communicator" who specializes in finding lost pets and divining what's wrong with an ailing animal. In this volume she recounts her own adventures in the world of animals and counsels animal lovers on how to communicate--really communicate--with their pets. She also provides advice about feeding, finding ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.80! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Golf in the Kingdom more books like this by Michael Murphy add to wishlist A consideration of the mysticism inherent in the game of golf. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill: A Treasury of More Than 1,000 Quotations more books like this by James C Humes, Sir Winston Churchill, Richard Milhous Nixon (Foreword by) add to wishlist Captures the essence of Churchill's personality by collecting some of the most intelligent and humorous things he ever said, anecdotes about him and information on his tastes, views and idiosyncrasies. James Humes is the author of "Podium Humor", "More Podium Humor" and "The Sir Winston Method". see all copies from $3.62! new only from $7.14! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Some More Horse Tradin' more books like this by Ben K Green add to wishlist From the same corral that produced the widely loved Horse Tradin', Ben K. Green has rounded up fifteen new yarns filled with the ornery yet irresistible style that has earned his books a place in classic Western Americana. "Some More Horse Tradin" recounts the dealings of a whole slew of craggy old-timers and rangy characters. See them match wits ... see all copies from $4.42! new only from $7.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	More Stories for the Heart: Over 100 Stories to Warm Your Heart more books like this by Alice Gray (Compiled by) add to wishlist A sequel to Stories for the Heart, More Stories for the Heart offers up over one hundred stories that hug readers' hearts and encourage their souls. This treasury of timeless tales-written by some of the best Christian communicators today-offers a wealth of compassion and love certain to minister to multiple generations. Readers will find ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	True love more books like this by Robert Fulghum add to wishlist The author of the best-selling "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" has collected an inspiring and entertaining group of true stories of how people found love. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs more books like this by Caroline Knapp add to wishlist A touching memoir of the author and her German Shepherd mixture, Lucille. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.36! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Big Bucks the Benoit Way: Secrets from America's First Family of Whitetail Hunting more books like this by Bryce M Towsley add to wishlist By following the legendary Benoit family, hunters can learn to track and harvest the biggest whitetail bucks on a consistent basis. The full-color photography and time-tested methods will gain anyone the advantage over whitetails and the bragging rights over camp.Krause Publication see all copies from $6.52! new only from $6.52! \| signed copies \| first editions

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