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Etiquette Guide to Japan
by Boyé Lafayette De Mente • 1990
Know the Rules that Make the Difference!
3.76
500+
Japan
Travel
Cultural
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Etiquette Guide to Japan
Know the Rules that Make the Difference!
by Boyé Lafayette De Mente 1990 192 pages
3.76
500+ ratings
Japan
Travel
Cultural
The Manual of Ideas
by John Mihaljevic • 2013
The Proven Framework for Finding the Best Value Investments
4.06
500+
Finance
Business
Economics
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The Manual of Ideas
The Proven Framework for Finding the Best Value Investments
by John Mihaljevic 2013 336 pages
4.06
500+ ratings
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The Flavour Thesaurus
by Niki Segnit • 2010
4.26
3k+
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The Flavour Thesaurus
by Niki Segnit 2010 400 pages
4.26
3k+ ratings
Cookbooks
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Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English
by Hilary Glasman-Deal • 2009
4.43
169
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Research
Science
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Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English
by Hilary Glasman-Deal 2009 272 pages
4.43
169 ratings
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Keys to Good Cooking
by Harold McGee • 2009
A Guide to Making the Best of Foods and Recipes
4.08
500+
Cookbooks
Cooking
Food
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Keys to Good Cooking
A Guide to Making the Best of Foods and Recipes
by Harold McGee 2009 553 pages
4.08
500+ ratings
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How to Reassess Your Chess
by Jeremy Silman • 1993
The Complete Chess Mastery Course
4.35
1k+
Chess
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How to Reassess Your Chess
The Complete Chess Mastery Course
by Jeremy Silman 1993 402 pages
4.35
1k+ ratings
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Reference
Liquid Intelligence
by Dave Arnold • 2014
The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail
4.50
1k+
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Food
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Liquid Intelligence
The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail
by Dave Arnold 2014 416 pages
4.50
1k+ ratings
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Food
Logo Design Love
by David Airey • 2011
A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities
4.2
4k+
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Logo Design Love
A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities
by David Airey 2011 220 pages
4.2
4k+ ratings
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Art
SQL Antipatterns, Volume 1
by Bill Karwin • 2010
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Database Programming
4.02
500+
Programming
Technology
Software
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SQL Antipatterns, Volume 1
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Database Programming
by Bill Karwin 2010 380 pages
4.02
500+ ratings
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Software
Cognition
by Daniel Reisberg • 2005
Exploring the Science of the Mind
3.78
281
Psychology
Science
School
Cognition Summary
Cognition
Exploring the Science of the Mind
by Daniel Reisberg 2005
3.78
281 ratings
Psychology
Science
School
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
by Renni Browne • 1993
How to Edit Yourself Into Print
4.25
7k+
Writing
Reference
Crafts
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
How to Edit Yourself Into Print
by Renni Browne 1993 288 pages
4.25
7k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The Hormone Cure
by Sara Gottfried • 2013
Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol
3.96
2k+
Health
Self Help
Nutrition
The Hormone Cure Summary
The Hormone Cure
Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol
by Sara Gottfried 2013 432 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Health
Self Help
Nutrition
Brain Facts
by The Society for Neuroscience • 2002
A Primer on the Brain and Nervous System
3.93
125
Neuroscience
Science
Psychology
Brain Facts Summary
Brain Facts
A Primer on the Brain and Nervous System
by The Society for Neuroscience 2002 58 pages
3.93
125 ratings
Neuroscience
Science
Psychology
A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort
by Mark Myers • 2013
4.04
500+
Programming
Coding
Computer Science
A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort Summary
A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort
by Mark Myers 2013 254 pages
4.04
500+ ratings
Programming
Coding
Computer Science
Beyond Bullet Points
by Cliff Atkinson • 2005
Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire
3.70
500+
Business
Reference
Communication
Beyond Bullet Points Summary
Beyond Bullet Points
Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire
by Cliff Atkinson 2005 352 pages
3.70
500+ ratings
Business
Reference
Communication
How to Rule the World
by André de Guillaume • 2002
A Handbook for the Aspiring Dictator
3.67
500+
Humor
Politics
History
How to Rule the World Summary
How to Rule the World
A Handbook for the Aspiring Dictator
by André de Guillaume 2002 144 pages
3.67
500+ ratings
Humor
Politics
History
Becoming a Writer
by Dorothea Brande • 1934
4
6k+
Writing
Reference
Self Help
Becoming a Writer Summary
Becoming a Writer
by Dorothea Brande 1934 129 pages
4
6k+ ratings
Writing
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Information Is Beautiful
by David McCandless • 2001
4.12
3k+
Design
Reference
Science
Information Is Beautiful Summary
Information Is Beautiful
by David McCandless 2001 256 pages
4.12
3k+ ratings
Design
Reference
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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
by Marc Weissbluth • 1987
A Step-by-Step Program for a Good Night's Sleep
3.90
11k+
Parenting
Reference
Self Help
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Summary
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
A Step-by-Step Program for a Good Night's Sleep
by Marc Weissbluth 1987 688 pages
3.90
11k+ ratings
Parenting
Reference
Self Help
Effective Python
by Brett Slatkin • 2015
59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python
4.26
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Effective Python Summary
Effective Python
59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python
by Brett Slatkin 2015 227 pages
4.26
500+ ratings
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Technology
The Craft of Scientific Presentations
by Michael Alley • 1986
Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid
3.93
337
Writing
Science
Textbooks
The Craft of Scientific Presentations Summary
The Craft of Scientific Presentations
Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid
by Michael Alley 1986 241 pages
3.93
337 ratings
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Textbooks
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn
by Penny Simkin • 1984
The Complete Guide
4.20
3k+
Parenting
Health
Reference
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn
The Complete Guide
by Penny Simkin 1984 512 pages
4.20
3k+ ratings
Parenting
Health
Reference
60 Seconds and You're Hired!
by Robin Ryan • 1994
3.96
500+
Business
Self Help
Communication
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60 Seconds and You're Hired!
by Robin Ryan 1994 208 pages
3.96
500+ ratings
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Communication
Children Are from Heaven
by John Gray • 2000
Positive Parenting Skills for Raising Cooperative, Confident, and Compassionate Children
3.89
1k+
Parenting
Psychology
Self Help
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Children Are from Heaven
Positive Parenting Skills for Raising Cooperative, Confident, and Compassionate Children
by John Gray 2000 400 pages
3.89
1k+ ratings
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Psychology
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The OCD Workbook
by Bruce M. Hyman • 1999
Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
3.98
446
Psychology
Self Help
Mental Health
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The OCD Workbook
Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
by Bruce M. Hyman 1999 256 pages
3.98
446 ratings
Psychology
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Mental Health
The Freelancer's Bible
by Sara Horowitz • 2012
Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams―On Your Terms
3.89
500+
Business
Reference
Writing
The Freelancer's Bible Summary
The Freelancer's Bible
Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams―On Your Terms
by Sara Horowitz 2012 496 pages
3.89
500+ ratings
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Writing
Getting to Maybe
by Richard Michael Fischl • 1999
How to Excel on Law School Exams
3.78
1k+
Law
Legal
Self Help
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Getting to Maybe
How to Excel on Law School Exams
by Richard Michael Fischl 1999 348 pages
3.78
1k+ ratings
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Legal
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Growth Hacking
by Raymond Fong • 2017
Silicon Valley's Best Kept Secret
3.81
305
Business
Reference
Technology
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Growth Hacking
Silicon Valley's Best Kept Secret
by Raymond Fong 2017 204 pages
3.81
305 ratings
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The Shaolin Workout
by Yan Ming • 2006
28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Warrior's Way
4.17
309
Martial Arts
Health
Fitness
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The Shaolin Workout
28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Warrior's Way
by Yan Ming 2006 304 pages
4.17
309 ratings
Martial Arts
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How to Write Short
by Roy Peter Clark • 2013
Word Craft for Fast Times
3.77
1k+
Writing
Reference
Communication
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How to Write Short
Word Craft for Fast Times
by Roy Peter Clark 2013 272 pages
3.77
1k+ ratings
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The Little Book of Skin Care
by Charlotte Cho • 2015
Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin
3.94
5k+
Self Help
Health
Lifestyle
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The Little Book of Skin Care
Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin
by Charlotte Cho 2015 224 pages
3.94
5k+ ratings
Self Help
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The Story of Philosophy
by Will Durant • 1991
The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers
4.15
18k+
Philosophy
History
Biography
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The Story of Philosophy
The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers
by Will Durant 1991 704 pages
4.15
18k+ ratings
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Biography
Systematic Theology
by Wayne Grudem • 1994
An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
4.23
17k+
Theology
Christian
Reference
Systematic Theology Summary
Systematic Theology
An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
by Wayne Grudem 1994 1291 pages
4.23
17k+ ratings
Theology
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Proverbs
by Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. • 2012
Wisdom That Works
4.47
285
Christian
Theology
Reference
Proverbs Summary
Proverbs
Wisdom That Works
by Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. 2012 224 pages
4.47
285 ratings
Christian
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Color Your Style
by David Zyla • 2010
How to Wear Your True Colors
3.56
500+
Fashion
Self Help
Lifestyle
Color Your Style Summary
Color Your Style
How to Wear Your True Colors
by David Zyla 2010 256 pages
3.56
500+ ratings
Fashion
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Lifestyle
Emotional Intelligence For Dummies
by Steven J. Stein • 2009
3.63
241
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
Emotional Intelligence For Dummies Summary
Emotional Intelligence For Dummies
by Steven J. Stein 2009 335 pages
3.63
241 ratings
Psychology
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Relationships
NLP
by Steve Andreas • 1993
The New Technology of Achievement
3.84
1k+
Psychology
Self Help
Personal Development
NLP Summary
NLP
The New Technology of Achievement
by Steve Andreas 1993 354 pages
3.84
1k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Personal Development
Python for Finance
by Yves Hilpisch • 2012
Analyze Big Financial Data
3.80
249
Finance
Programming
Computer Science
Python for Finance Summary
Python for Finance
Analyze Big Financial Data
by Yves Hilpisch 2012 603 pages
3.80
249 ratings
Finance
Programming
Computer Science
Winning Chess Strategies
by Yasser Seirawan • 1994
4.17
500+
Chess
Games
Reference
Winning Chess Strategies Summary
Winning Chess Strategies
by Yasser Seirawan 1994 256 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
Chess
Games
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The Book on Flipping Houses
by J. Scott • 2013
How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential Properties
4.34
500+
Business
Finance
Personal Finance
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The Book on Flipping Houses
How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential Properties
by J. Scott 2013 352 pages
4.34
500+ ratings
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Personal Finance
The Human Past
by Chris Scarre • 2005
World Prehistory and the Development of Human Societies
3.83
281
History
Archaeology
Anthropology
The Human Past Summary
The Human Past
World Prehistory and the Development of Human Societies
by Chris Scarre 2005 784 pages
3.83
281 ratings
History
Archaeology
Anthropology
Accounting For Dummies
by John A. Tracy • 2016
3.59
497
Business
Accounting
Finance
Accounting For Dummies Summary
Accounting For Dummies
by John A. Tracy 2016 408 pages
3.59
497 ratings
Business
Accounting
Finance
Codependent No More Workbook
by Melody Beattie • 2011
4.31
500+
Self Help
Psychology
Mental Health
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Codependent No More Workbook
by Melody Beattie 2011 200 pages
4.31
500+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
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How to Make Sense of Any Mess
by Abby Covert • 2014
3.85
1k+
Design
Business
Technology
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How to Make Sense of Any Mess
by Abby Covert 2014 180 pages
3.85
1k+ ratings
Design
Business
Technology
The Science of Harry Potter
by Roger Highfield • 2002
How Magic Really Works
4.02
3k+
Harry Potter
Science
Books About Books
The Science of Harry Potter Summary
The Science of Harry Potter
How Magic Really Works
by Roger Highfield 2002 322 pages
4.02
3k+ ratings
Harry Potter
Science
Books About Books
Organic Chemistry
by Jonathan Clayden • 2000
4.29
1k+
Chemistry
Science
Textbooks
Organic Chemistry Summary
Organic Chemistry
by Jonathan Clayden 2000 1536 pages
4.29
1k+ ratings
Chemistry
Science
Textbooks
Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar
by Thomas Cathcart • 2007
Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes
3.76
17k+
Philosophy
Humor
Comedy
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Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar
Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes
by Thomas Cathcart 2007 200 pages
3.76
17k+ ratings
Philosophy
Humor
Comedy
A Composer's Guide to Game Music
by Winifred Phillips • 2014
4.21
175
Music
Game Design
Games
A Composer's Guide to Game Music Summary
A Composer's Guide to Game Music
by Winifred Phillips 2014 275 pages
4.21
175 ratings
Music
Game Design
Games
The Emotion Thesaurus
by Angela Ackerman • 2012
A Writer's Guide To Character Expression
4.53
6k+
Writing
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Research
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The Emotion Thesaurus
A Writer's Guide To Character Expression
by Angela Ackerman 2012 164 pages
4.53
6k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
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The Rise of Modern Philosophy
by Anthony Kenny • 2006
3.84
274
Philosophy
History
Reference
The Rise of Modern Philosophy Summary
The Rise of Modern Philosophy
by Anthony Kenny 2006 356 pages
3.84
274 ratings
Philosophy
History
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