Unforgettable Books
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Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy: Adventures in Human Anatomy
The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For centuries, medicine has reached for what's available--sculpting noses from brass, borrowing skin from frogs and hearts from pigs, crafting eye parts from jet canopies and breasts from petroleum by-products. Today we're attempting to grow body parts from scratch using stem cells and 3D printers. How are we doing? Are we there yet?In Replaceable You, Mary Roach explores the remarkable advances and difficult questions prompted by the human body's failings. When and how does a person decide they'd be better off with a prosthetic than their existing limb? Can a donated heart be made to beat forever? Can an intestine provide a workable substitute for a vagina?Roach dives in with her characteristic verve and infectious wit. Her travels take her to the OR at a legendary burn unit in Boston, a "superclean" xeno-pigsty in China, and a stem cell "hair nursery" in the San Diego tech hub. She talks with researchers and surgeons, amputees and ostomates, printers of kidneys and designers of wearable organs. She spends time in a working iron lung from the 1950s, stays up all night with recovery techs as they disassemble and reassemble a tissue donor, and travels across Mongolia with the cataract surgeons of Orbis International.Irrepressible and accessible, Replaceable You immerses readers in the wondrous, improbable, and surreal quest to build a new you.
$28.99
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Report Writing for Code Inspectors: Professional Writing Skills for Inspectors: Professional Writing Skills for Inspectors
Report Writing for Code Inspectors: Professional Writing Skills for Inspectors Elevate your career and improve your documentation with Report Writing for Code Inspectors, the definitive guide to professional writing for code enforcement. In the field of code enforcement, your written work is your reputation. Whether you are drafting notices of violation, formal letters, or comprehensive inspection reports, your documents are public records that may be scrutinized by supervisors, attorneys, judges, and citizens. This essential guide by David Diamantes provides the tools you need to write with clarity, accuracy, and authority. Master the Art of Professional Documentation Report Writing for Code Inspectors bridges the gap between technical expertise and professional communication. By improving your writing, you not only ensure compliance more effectively but also command greater respect from contractors, design professionals, and colleagues. What This Guide Covers: Fundamental Principles: Learn how to organize your thoughts and structure your reports for maximum impact and clarity. Essential Writing Skills: Gain a refresher on critical grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure tailored for professional use. Industry-Specific Vocabulary: Develop a polished, authoritative tone using the specialized terminology required for effective code enforcement documentation. Practical Practice: Includes numerous sample reports, practice exercises, and a pre-test/post-test with an answer key to help you track your progress. Product Details Author: David Diamantes ISBN-13: 9781494237837 Format: Paperback Key Focus: Professional writing skills for code enforcement and inspection professionals. Make your documentation your strongest asset. Whether you are looking to advance your career or simply improve your daily efficiency, Report Writing for Code Inspectors is an indispensable resource.
$29.95 $24.95
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Rescue Story: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home: Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home
From a hard-rocking life fueled by substance abuse to a hope-filled life of freedom and joy--this is music star Zach Williams's bold and vulnerable story of faith and redemption.Before two-time GRAMMY Award winner Zach Williams penned heartfelt, faith-filled ballads like "Chain Breaker," "There Was Jesus (featuring Dolly Parton)," and "Fear Is a Liar," there was darkness. A rock-and-roll singer who thought he had all he ever wanted to make him happy, Zach instead felt empty. The drugs, alcohol, and late-night gigs played around the world couldn't satisfy the longing in his heart for a place to belong. He was desperate for change.It came while on tour in Spain with his band, and in this powerful and poignant memoir, Zach shares in vivid detail his personal Rescue Story. He reflects on his childhood and the prophecy that kept his parents from giving up hope, his descent into the substance abuse that held him captive for so long, and ultimately the rescue he didn't think was possible but embraced with open arms.A compelling, honest story of God's unconditional love, grace, and redemption, Rescue Story shares the intimate journey of a beloved music artist and challenges you to seek resilient hope in the trials of your own life--because Jesus offers real freedom and joy, despite the mistakes of your past.
$29.99
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Residential Building Codes Illustrated
Residential Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to the 2009 IRC Master the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) with this essential visual guide. Perfect for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Navigating the complexities of building codes shouldn't be an intimidating task. Residential Building Codes Illustrated is the definitive resource for understanding the 2009 IRC. Authored by industry experts Steven R. Winkel, David S. Collins, and Steven P. Juroszek, this guide bridges the gap between dense regulatory text and practical application. Why This Guide is Essential for Building Professionals Whether you are an emerging practitioner or a seasoned architect, this book provides the clarity needed to ensure your designs are code-compliant from the earliest planning stages. Visual Clarity: Features nearly 900 detailed illustrations by Steven P. Juroszek, rendered in the iconic style of Francis D.K. Ching. These diagrams visualize complex code requirements, making them easier to grasp and apply to your projects. Intuitive Organization: The book follows the structure of the 2009 IRC, allowing you to quickly cross-reference code requirements with your design plans. Expert Interpretation: Move beyond literal text with expert analysis that explains the intent and common interpretations of the IRC, helping you navigate the most essential chapters for one- and two-family dwellings. Industry Standard: A vital companion for those studying for licensure or looking to keep their practice current with international standards of safety and efficiency. Key Topics Covered: Building Planning & Administrative Procedures Foundations & Floor Systems Wall Construction & Coverings Roof-Ceiling Assemblies Chimneys & Fireplaces Product Details Authors: Steven R. Winkel, David S. Collins, Steven P. Juroszek Series Advisor: Francis D.K. Ching ISBN-13: 9780470173596 Format: Paperback, 352 pages Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Simplify your workflow and ensure your designs meet global safety standards. Add Residential Building Codes Illustrated to your professional library today.
$77.73 $72.73
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Resurface: A Guide to Navigating Life's Biggest Transitions: A Guide to Navigating Life's Biggest Transitions
"An illuminating and inspiring read for anyone navigating change." --Adam Grant "Resurface goes beyond the simple answers and, instead, offers honest space to navigate life's transitions." --Morgan Harper Nichols A toolkit for navigating all of life's transitions, from a former Olympic diver Life is nothing other than a series of transitions. Whether you're graduating from college and trying to decide what's next, coping with divorce, putting the pieces back together after a death or a diagnosis, moving to a new city, or thinking about leaving one career path for another, these transitions--planned or unplanned--are an inevitable part of life. But as inevitable as transitions are, they can still be intimidating. You're venturing from the familiar into the unfamiliar, and that journey is often murky and filled with moments of uncertainty, grief, and self-doubt. No one knows this better than Cassidy Krug, who in 2012 was an Olympic diver with a shot at the bronze medal. A mistake on her last dive landed her in seventh place, and her lifelong athletic career came to an unremarkable end. After dedicating her life to a single passion and pursuit--diving--Cassidy had to figure out what to do next. In Resurface, she connects with dozens of others who have experienced major life transitions, discovering fascinating common ground between a Buddhist monk and a queer sex therapist; a recent divorcee and a quadriplegic skydiver; a record-setting marathoner and a salon-owner navigating menopause. Weaving together her own story with research and interviews with transitioners from all walks of life, Cassidy offers a blueprint for anyone who is going through or considering a major life change. In order to navigate change with grace, you must: ● Recognize the end● Honor grief● Embrace the murk● Ask for help and seek community● Connect your dots● Leave your baggage● Know when to fold 'em● Redefine success● Build your world● Start over No matter what transition you may be experiencing, Resurface will give you the tools to navigate the tough parts more easily, and the good parts more joyfully.
$30.00
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Retro Romance Challenge: Fun & Flirty Activities for Couples A Nostalgic Valentine's Day & Date Night Revival: Fun & Flirty Activities for Couples A Nostalgic Valentine's Day & Date Night Revival
📌 48 Pages 8.5" x 11" The Ultimate Retro-Themed Couple’s Activity Book! 💖 Relive the Magic of Love Through Retro-Inspired Fun! 💖 Take a trip back in time with this unique, nostalgia-packed activity book designed for couples who love vintage vibes, classic romance, and fun-filled challenges. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or just a cozy date night, this book will bring laughter, love, and unforgettable memories! 🔥 What’s Inside? 🔥 🧩 Retro Love Games & Puzzles – 80s & 90s Crosswords, Word Searches, and Trivia to test your knowledge of old-school romance. 🎨 Creative & Interactive Activities – Coloring pages, comic strips, and superhero alter-ego designs that bring out your artistic side. 💌 Love Letters & Challenges – Unscramble heartfelt words, write a time-capsule love letter, and test how well you know each other. 🎲 Spicy Date Night Games – Flirty Truth or Dare (Retro Edition), Roleplay Roulette, and a steamy 60-Second Pleasure Timer to heat up the night! 🎟️ Retro Love Coupons & Bucket List – Fun and romantic ways to surprise your partner with nostalgic date-night ideas. 🎁 BONUS Digital Printables – Exclusive printables included for extra love-filled adventures! 💑 Whether you were a child of the 80s & 90s or just love retro culture, this book is perfect for couples who want to reconnect, laugh, and create special moments together. 🛒 Grab your copy today and make your next date night a blast from the past! 🚀
$7.99
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Revenge of Odessa
At last, the long-awaited sequel to the New York Times bestselling thriller classic, The Odessa File. Fifty years after revealing the secrets of Odessa, an underground organization of former Nazis angling to regain power, Peter Miller is a retired legend in the journalism community. He's spent the last decade caring for his grandson Georg, after the death of his son and daughter in law in a tragic cara accident. Always suspecting that his own long list of enemies might have been behind his son's death, Peter pulled back from his career to keep Georg safe. But he could do nothing to stop the young man from following in his footsteps, Georg's reputation and renown for fearless journalism growing fast in a digital world. But Georg Miller is not the only aspect of Peter's past that has thrived. By 2025 Odessa has been replace by Medusa which has reached a level of secret power greater than Odessa ever achieved, its every long-term plan nearing fruition. The subtle rise of the far-right in German politics; the dozens of seemingly unconnected 'patriotic' parties growing across Germany's constituent states and districts; the spike in violence and terrorism against Germany's immigrant population; and the angry reaction of her citizens. All are symptoms of a man-made, hidden danger, fuel for a planned inferno that must be stopped at all costs. All while, elsewhere, the children of Odessa play for the highest power of all--a seat in the West Wing.
$32.00
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Reverie
What if you could experience the love of a lifetime twice?Esme Jenkins has a story to tell.After being left at the altar, she sets off for her honeymoon in Bora Bora alone, on a mission to find a certain spark to hoist her from the dregs of her insipid life. That spark blazes into her world in the form of a shirtless, giant of a man rescuing her from an attempted kidnapping. When the offender escapes, Esme's savior vows to stay by her side until the creep is caught. As the days tick by, the pair fall into a whirlwind romance Esme never expected to experience.But that's just fiction.Because when Esme Jenkins was in Bora Bora, she lost three years of her memory in a freak accident, including ones made during that week on the island. One year later, she's seeking to publish the story that won't vacate her brain. The serendipity? The agent seeking to represent her looks identical to her male main character.Reverie is a chick-lit romance novel teeming with heart, hope, healing, and humor with a hard-fought happily-ever-after that will occupy your daydreams for weeks to come.
$28.99
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Rings of Fate (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Fake Engagement, Grumpy Sunshine Fantasy Romance: A Fake Engagement, Grumpy Sunshine Fantasy Romance
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time." - Lauren Oliver, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Delirium trilogy She's a barmaid who doesn't believe in fairy tales. He's a prince cursed to live one. Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone's princess. She's too busy running the Raven's Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything. Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate--ancient weapons of devastating power--since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets. Aren wants freedom. Pretending to be his fiancée should give them both what they want. But as their perilous journey pits them against political schemes, monstrous Kilandrar, and a growing attraction neither can deny, the line between make-believe and destiny begins to blur. And the fate of two kingdoms may depend on whether a cynical barmaid and a cursed prince are willing to risk their hearts. Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.
$32.99
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Rising Above It: A Novel of Love, Loss, and Survival in the Great Depression: A Novel of Love, Loss, and Survival in the Great Depression
Hattie Barton's life changes forever on October 24, 1929, the historic day of the New York Stock Market crash. She is suddenly forced to leave her palatial home in Calhoun, relocate to an apartment in her hometown in Greenville, and find work to support herself, her two young daughters Pauline and Alice, and her trusted housekeeper, Georgia. When she takes a job as secretary in a small insurance firm, a potential romance develops between Hattie and her boss, Seth Snoddy However, an unexpected turn causes her to reevaluate whether she can ever settle for a marriage of convenience.Hattie learns that the only way she will rise above her misfortune is to remain true to herself. It is this insight that empowers her to regain her hope in the future and move on. As she does, new possibilities arrive in the form of a letter from her first love, Will Kendrick. The fourth book in the Barton Family Series, Rising Above It, continues the theme of love and reconciliation running through the previous novels.
$14.99
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River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time and its complicated legacy--from the New York Times bestselling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE WASHINGTON POST - GOODREADS "A lean, fast-paced account of the almost absurdly dangerous quest by [Richard Burton and John Speke] to solve the geographic riddle of their era." --The New York Times Book ReviewFor millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. In the 19th century, there was a frenzy of interest in ancient Egypt. At the same time, European powers sent off waves of explorations intended to map the unknown corners of the globe - and extend their colonial empires. Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were sent by the Royal Geographical Society to claim the prize for England. Burton spoke twenty-nine languages, and was a decorated soldier. He was also mercurial, subtle, and an iconoclastic atheist. Speke was a young aristocrat and Army officer determined to make his mark, passionate about hunting, Burton's opposite in temperament and beliefs. From the start the two men clashed. They would endure tremendous hardships, illness, and constant setbacks. Two years in, deep in the African interior, Burton became too sick to press on, but Speke did, and claimed he found the source in a great lake that he christened Lake Victoria. When they returned to England, Speke rushed to take credit, disparaging Burton. Burton disputed his claim, and Speke launched another expedition to Africa to prove it. The two became venomous enemies, with the public siding with the more charismatic Burton, to Speke's great envy. The day before they were to publicly debate, Speke shot himself. Yet there was a third man on both expeditions, his name obscured by imperial annals, whose exploits were even more extraordinary. This was Sidi Mubarak Bombay, who was enslaved and shipped from his home village in East Africa to India. When the man who purchased him died, he made his way into the local Sultan's army, and eventually traveled back to Africa, where he used his resourcefulness, linguistic prowess and raw courage to forge a living as a guide. Without Bombay and men like him, who led, carried, and protected the expedition, neither Englishman would have come close to the headwaters of the Nile, or perhaps even survived. In River of the Gods Candice Millard has written another peerless story of courage and adventure, set against the backdrop of the race to exploit Africa by the colonial powers.
$19.00
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Robert B. Parker's Showdown
Spenser may have uncovered an explosive secret that threatens the career of a controversial figure, in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker's beloved series. Vic Hale isn't anyone's idea of a father figure. He is one of the biggest - and loudest -- podcasters in the nation and got there by spewing overheated rhetoric that's reviled by some but loved by even more. His particular brand of "entertainment" is so successful, he's about to sign the biggest contract in the history of online broadcasting. Vic's riding high...until he gets a visit from Spenser, who specializes in bringing guys like Hale back down to Earth. Spenser is there on behalf of Daniel Lopez, a young man who believes Hale may be his father. It's a potentially explosive revelation for a man in the podcaster's position and it might even be enough to blow up his massive new deal. That could explain the bodies that start popping up - bodies connected in one way or another with the mystery surrounding Daniel's birth. There are a lot of questions remaining, and Spenser's going to have to find the answers before someone shuts Hale or Daniel up for good.
$32.00
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