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Nonfiction

Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
Powells.com Staff Pick
If you've ever wondered what so-and-so had that you didn't, you need to read Outliers. Gladwell's writing is always engaging, especially when he illuminates the mysterious elements that allow one person to succeed beyond all others. Recommended by... (read more)
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Fiction

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
by Junot Diaz
Powells.com Staff Pick
Innovative and educational, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a captivating novel about a family marked by fuku (curse) and circumstance. Díaz's story is reminiscent of Steinbeck's East of Eden — except that it's set in modern-day... (read more)
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Nonfiction

The Paley's Place Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Pacific Northwest
by Vitaly Paley and Kimberly Paley and Robert Reynolds
Powells.com Staff Pick
Infuse your cooking with the same enticing magic that Paley creates at his Portland restaurant. With delicious recipes and alluring photographs, this mouthwatering cookbook is the perfect addition to any cook's library. Recommended by Michal, Powells... (read more)
List Price $35.00
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Nonfiction

Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution -- and How It Can Renew America
by Thomas L. Friedman
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Friedman doesn't just have the world's greatest moustache — he's also a sharp writer and keen thinker. The world needs this book — and we can consider ourselves fortunate that someone as clever as Friedman has written it. Recommended by Rico,... (read more)
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Nonfiction

I Like You: Hospitality under the Influence
by Amy Sedaris
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A tongue-in-cheek pastiche of recipes and advice for host and guest alike, I Like You will embolden readers to take on any entertaining challenge, be it hosting children, a rich uncle, or a crew of lumberjacks. Recommended by Sheila, Powells.com... (read more)
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Fiction

Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle #3)
by Christopher Paolini
Powells.com Staff Pick
Brilliant! This, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle, was well worth the wait. There are dragons, thrills, and action aplenty — enough to satisfy any reader. Recommended by Carla, Powells... (read more)
List Price $27.50
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Nonfiction

Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
by Ina Garten
Powells.com Staff Pick
Back to Basics operates on a simple premise: use few ingredients, but use the best. Ina Garten encourages cooks to choose fresh herbs and seasonal produce to create simple, flavorful dishes. Plus, the photographs are as tantalizing as the recipes... (read more)
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Nonfiction

The Book of Animal Ignorance: Everything You Think You Know Is Wrong
by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson
Powells.com Staff Pick
This alphabetized bestiary is an entertaining overview of the critters that share our planet. Fun reading no matter your knowledge level, with The Book of Animal Ignorance, you'll laugh and learn your way through the animal kingdom. Recommended by Doug... (read more)
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Fiction

Swing!
by Rufus Butler Seder
Powells.com Staff Pick
Rufus Butler Seder, whose patented Scanimation technology first boggled our eyes in last year's Gallop!, now gives us Swing!, a mesmerizing optical experience that will delight kids and adults alike. Recommended by Sheila, Powells.com... (read more)
List Price $12.95
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Used - Hardcover

Nonfiction

The Encyclopedia of Earth: A Complete Visual Guide
by Michael Allaby
Powells.com Staff Pick
Beautiful photographs, lucid illustrations, and an engaging layout make The Encyclopedia of Earth an excellent one-volume introduction to our planet. Rocks, volcanoes, weather, oceans, soil, and various biomes all receive just coverage. A recommended... (read more)
List Price $39.95
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Bestsellers

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Outliers
  1. Outliers
    by Malcolm Gladwell
  2. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
    by Junot Diaz
  3. The Paley's Place Cookbook
    by Vitaly Paley and Kimberly Paley and Robert Reynolds
  4. Hot, Flat, and Crowded
    by Thomas L. Friedman
  5. I Like You
    by Amy Sedaris
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