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Learn to speak and write German like a pro!Need a quick introduction to the German language? Whether you''re planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential German Book is your perfect guide for learning to speak and write in German. This portable guide covers the most important basics, including: The German alphabet and translation Greetings and conversation starters Common questions and answers Verb tenses and sentence structure With step-by-step instructions, pronunciation guides, and practical exercises, you''ll find learning German can be easy and fun! You''ll be speaking--and understanding--German in no time!

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April Mae Manning from Unaccompanied Minor is back, and back in trouble, but this time, she's run out of chances...

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The Newlyweds Game meets Truth or Dare! 101 Quizzes for Couples will reveal even more surprising details about your loved one. From the worst lie she''s ever told to his very first crush, this book will spark your curiosity and even prompt long-forgotten memories with fun, thought-provoking questions like: -What was your favorite toy from childhood? -What do you remember about the first time you had sex? -What advice would you give to your past self, if you had the chance? -Which of your friends'' relationships do you admire the most? -How many years do you think is ideal to have on the Earth? Whether you''ve been married for years or have recently fallen head over heels, 101 Quizzes for Couples helps you dig into your partner''s mind (and past!) to discover what he''s really like.

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Easy to brew, easy to customize, and enormously delicious!Looking for a crisp, clean, and scrumptious alternative to beer? On a gluten-free diet or allergic to the grains used in brewing beer? Want to experience the pride that comes when your friends crack open one of your bottles and exclaim, You made this?Then welcome to the world of hard cider. Suddenly it''s everywhere--it''s on the menu in pubs and restaurants, and there''s a dizzying array of ciders available in stores. And some cider lovers, just like craft beer drinkers, are looking for ways to create their own brew.The Everything Hard Cider Book takes you step by step into the fermentation and bottling process, with tips on finding the proper equipment, sourcing ingredients, varying flavors, and creating unique packaging. You''ll also find advice on advanced techniques, like evaluating the finished product, varying recipes for your own taste, and even growing fruit for cider.And wi

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How to select exceptional employees!You cannot manage productively without first hiring effectively, yet all too often this most important of all management skills is overlooked--as if on promotion into management, a manager becomes mysteriously endowed with all the critical skills of intelligent employee selection. The odds are that no one ever taught you how to hire effectively and manage productively--until now.Martin Yate, CPC, New York Times bestselling author of the Knock ''em Dead career management books, brings his inimitable practical insights to bear on effective employee selection and productive management in this latest edition of Knock ''em Dead: Hiring the Best. With every page completely rewritten to meet the demands of the Internet age, Hiring the Best gives you intelligent strategies coupled with the practical tactics that can deliver successful hires every time. Among the new features of this entirely new editi

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300+ meat-free dishes for $5 or less!Tired of your dining hall''s sorry excuse for a vegetarian meal? Can''t afford to spend all your money on mediocre takeout? Well, now you can enjoy hundreds of delicious, meat-free dishes that will not only satisfy your cravings but your wallet, too!The $5 a Meal College Vegetarian Cookbook makes it easy to create satisfying vegetarian dishes you''ll actually want to eat. Featuring simple instructions and more than 300 tasty recipes, this book provides you with a variety of meat-free meals that will keep you full throughout the day. Best of all, each dish will only cost you no more than $5, so you''ll never have to worry about breaking the bank when you create soon-to-be favorites, such as: Potato poblano breakfast burritos Avocado and shiitake pot stickers Hearty mexican taco salad Quinoa and hummus sandwich wrap Easy eggplant parmigiana Chocolate mocha ice cream<

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In her debut novel, Linda Joffe Hull immerses us in the lives of complex and scandalous characters in this "fun, sexy suburban soap opera with a touch of mystery" (Library Journal).Melody Mountain Ranch is a gated, planned, suburban heaven for everyone but interior decorator Hope Jordan. As Hope struggles through the letdown of several unsuccessful fertility treatments, her cul-de-sac neighbors Will Pierce-Cohn, a stay-at-home dad and community activist; Frank Griffin, a minister–cum–homeowners' board president; and Tim Trautman, a soon-to-be father of five, jockey for her attention. When Hope has a few too many cocktails and inadvertently eats hash-laced brownies at the playground ribbon-cutting gala/Memorial Weekend poolside potluck, she falls into the arms of one of her three wannabe lovers...or maybe all three. She wakes up with only fleeting memories of the evening and soon discovers that her dream of getting pregnant has become a crushing reality. With all eyes on her, Hope is forced to watch as the walls holding up her picture-perfect neighborhood begin to crumble.

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From the author of the New York Times bestselling Robert B. Parker’s Blind Spot comes a Moe Prager Mystery.It''s 1967 and Moe Prager is wandering aimlessly through his college career and his life. All that changes when his girlfriend Mindy is viciously beaten into a coma and left to die on the snow-covered streets of Brooklyn. Suddenly, Moe has purpose. He is determined to find out who''s done this to Mindy and why. But Mindy is not the only person in Moe''s life who''s in danger. Someone is also trying to kill his best and oldest friend, Bobby Friedman. Things get really strange when Moe enlists the aid of Lids, a half-cracked genius drug pusher from the old neighborhood. Lids hooks Moe up with his first solid information. Problem is, the info seems to take Moe in five directions at once and leads to more questions than answers. How is a bitter old camp survivor connected to the dead man in the apartment above his fixit shop, or to the

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of All Things WeirdSure, you probably know that George Washington was our first president and that Christopher Columbus accidentally discovered America in 1492, but did you know that there are more plastic flamingos in the United States than there are real ones and that Disneyland employees were not permitted to wear their own underwear while dressing in character until 2001?Behind the portrait of America that history classes, news reports, and boring documentaries have painted lies a strange and perplexing country that you couldn''t imagine even in your wildest dreams. Featuring 1,001 shocking facts, this book reveals all the secrets and weirdness that you never knew about the United States. From the thirty-two(!) bathrooms in the White House to the fact that a single U.S.-made hamburger may contain meat from 100 different cows, these wacky tidbits will guarantee that you''ll never look at this nation the same way again!

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A job interview can be both terrifying and exciting; interviewees are always eager to put their best foot forward and make a great impression. This title offers advice on: job hunting and networking; pre-interview prep work and practice questions; and, post-interview follow-up procedures and etiquette.

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You can struggle for years to get a foot in the door with Hollywood producers--or you can take a page from the book that offers proven advice from twenty-one of the industry''s best and brightest!In this tenth anniversary edition, The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, 2nd Edition peers into the lives and workspaces of screenwriting greats--including Terry Rossio (the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise), Aline Brosh McKenna (Morning Glory), Bill Marsilii (Deja Vu), Derek Haas and Michael Brandt (Wanted), and Tony Gilroy (the Bourne franchise).You will learn best practices to fire up your writing process and your career, such as: Be Comfortable with Solitude Commit to a Career, Not Just One Screenplay Be Aware of Your Muse''s Favorite Activities Write Terrible First Drafts Don''t Work for Free Write No Matter What This indispensable handbook will help you hone y

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Forget the fancy equipment, friendly trainers, and cushy gym. This is a workout courtesy of the Department of Corrections. With jacked inmates as your motivation, certified trainer Teufel and counselor Kroger have locked down an exercise regimen that''s guaranteed to show real results.If you''re a workout lifer, this book provides a new way to approach your routine, working in cherry pickers and butterflies to extend your range of motion and informing you which less effective exercises to cease and desist. If you''re fresh meat looking to tone up, the squats, push-ups, and burpies will get you yard-ready in less than a three-month stint.This program''s legit. Each exercise comes straight from the cellblock and the routines are those of real inmates. It''s the workout of a lifetime—from guys serving twenty-five to life.

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Raising a son is a wonderful adventure. You watch him succeed and stumble as he grows into the fine young man you know he can be - and you want to help and support him, but what can you do? This edition features information of handling technology in your son's life, anger management issues, and ethical issues such as cheating at school.

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Don''t eat your veggies, drink them! If you''re one of the millions of Americans who doesn''t get their recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables, juicing is the perfect solution! This book is packed with 150 recipes to make consuming fruits and veggies fast, delicious, and fun, including: Asparagus squash medley Grape citrus apple juice Orange lemonade lift-off Broccoli apple carrot with parsley and lemon juice Strawberry patch juice This handy guide explains why millions of people have turned to juicing to help ward off everyday disorders like colds and migraines, promote longevity, shed excess pounds, and prevent and treat serious diseases. Whether you want to get more nutrients, cleanse your body of toxins, or prevent disease and live longer, juicing is the answer!

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Love, success, happiness, a long and healthy life—these are the things the Law of Attraction promises to deliver—but how? It sounds easy enough, but what does it really mean? In this book, you find the practical steps you need to harness the power of the universe and transform your life. Each of the 365 entries provides a simple, concrete action item guaranteed to attract good things into the your life, such as: Use the tarot to attract the perfect romantic partner Learn to say no to the bad so you can say yes to the good Make a wealth poster to attract more success Run a water fountain to stimulate the positive flow of money Use affirmations to boost your healthy energy Meditate to achieve serenity and peace of mind With this engaging, enlightening guide, you find the spiritual path to your wildest dreams, one day at a time!

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Can''t get enough word searches, but frustrated by small print? The Everything Large-Print Word Search Book is the answer for puzzlers weary with small type and tight spacing! Search for solutions in fifteen captivating categories, including: Tasty treats Viva Las Vegas Vacation destinations It''s game time! The great outdoors Jam-packed with 150 brand-new puzzles in an easy-on-the-eyes format, this collection delivers hours of fun while helping to boost vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. Now you can enjoy these addictive pencil puzzles without a magnifying glass!

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Say goodbye to the dining hall!Need a break from the monotony of your meal plan? Can''t afford to waste money on lukewarm takeout? Well, now you can ditch the dining hall''s soggy excuse for the Monday-night special thanks to this appetite-saving book packed with cheap, easy, and delicious recipes.Offering up more than 300 hassle-free dishes, this cookbook will not only satisfy your hunger but your meager bank account, too! Whether you need a morning-after greasy breakfast, a cram-session snack, or date-night entree, here you''ll find ideas for everything you crave, including: Western Omelet Asian Lettuce Wraps Easy Eggplant Parmesan Simple Pepper Steak Decadent Apple Crisp Saving you from overcooked, overpriced, and dull dishes, if you have to buy a book for college, this is required reading.

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For Swifties of all ages, I Love Taylor Swift is now updated for the Tortured Poets era with fun coloring pages and new journaling prompts inspired by Taylor’s life and lyrics.Whether you’ve been a fan since “Our Song” or just discovered her, I Love Taylor Swift Updated and Expanded Version is for you! This book lets you obsess over your favorite songs, appearances, and looks of the amazing Taylor Swift with personalized journal prompts, trivia, and scrapbook pages. Each page is filled with fun prompts to help you relive the moment you discovered Taylor’s music, reflect on meaningful songs or music videos, and imagine hanging out with Taylor. You’ll get to explore topics like favorite collaborations, hidden Easter eggs, and the one question you’d ask Taylor if you met her. This updated version includes new journaling prompts and trivia focused on Taylor’s 2024 double album The Tortured Poets Departm

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