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Schrödinger's Kittens and the Search for Reality
by John Gribbin • 1996
Solving the Quantum Mysteries
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Schrödinger's Kittens and the Search for Reality
Solving the Quantum Mysteries
by John Gribbin 1996 261 pages
4.07
1k+ ratings
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How to Be a Domestic Goddess
by Nigella Lawson • 1998
Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
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How to Be a Domestic Goddess
Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
by Nigella Lawson 1998 384 pages
3.93
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How to Read a Paper
by Trisha Greenhalgh • 1999
The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine
4.02
378
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How to Read a Paper
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by Trisha Greenhalgh 1999 261 pages
4.02
378 ratings
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1,000 Creative Writing Prompts
by Bryan Cohen • 2010
Ideas for Blogs, Scripts, Stories and More
3.63
251
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1,000 Creative Writing Prompts
Ideas for Blogs, Scripts, Stories and More
by Bryan Cohen 2010 117 pages
3.63
251 ratings
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The Bible of Karate
by Patrick McCarthy • 1995
Bubishi
4.17
375
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The Bible of Karate
Bubishi
by Patrick McCarthy 1995 214 pages
4.17
375 ratings
Martial Arts
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Focus Groups
by Richard A. Krueger • 1988
A Practical Guide for Applied Research
3.84
128
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Focus Groups
A Practical Guide for Applied Research
by Richard A. Krueger 1988 320 pages
3.84
128 ratings
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Buisness
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Prescription for Nutritional Healing
by Phyllis A. Balch CNC • 1990
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4.40
6k+
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Prescription for Nutritional Healing
The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements, 6th Edition: Everything You Need to Know About Selecting and Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs,and More
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4.40
6k+ ratings
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925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire a Millionaire So You Can Leave Your Mark on the World!
by Devin D. Thorpe • 2012
3.27
1k+
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by Devin D. Thorpe 2012 144 pages
3.27
1k+ ratings
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Making Shapely Fiction
by Jerome Stern • 1991
3.98
1k+
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Making Shapely Fiction
by Jerome Stern 1991 270 pages
3.98
1k+ ratings
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Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination
by Linda Anne Silvestri • 1999
4.24
1k+
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Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination
by Linda Anne Silvestri 1999 1184 pages
4.24
1k+ ratings
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Math for Grownups
by Laura Laing • 2011
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3.80
149
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Math for Grownups
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by Laura Laing 2011 256 pages
3.80
149 ratings
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Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer
by J. Michael Straczynski • 2021
The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling
4.44
439
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Crafts
Reference
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Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer
The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling
by J. Michael Straczynski 2021 288 pages
4.44
439 ratings
Writing
Crafts
Reference
The New Organic Grower
by Eliot Coleman • 1989
A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener
4.41
1k+
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Agriculture
Food
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The New Organic Grower
A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener
by Eliot Coleman 1989 340 pages
4.41
1k+ ratings
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365 Journal Writing Ideas
by Rossi Fox • 2013
A year of daily journal writing prompts, questions & actions to fill your journal with memories, self-reflection, creativity & direction
3.84
446
Writing
Journaling
Reference
365 Journal Writing Ideas Summary
365 Journal Writing Ideas
A year of daily journal writing prompts, questions & actions to fill your journal with memories, self-reflection, creativity & direction
by Rossi Fox 2013 250 pages
3.84
446 ratings
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Your First 1000 Copies
by Tim Grahl • 2013
The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book
4.14
1k+
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Business
Self Help
Your First 1000 Copies Summary
Your First 1000 Copies
The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book
by Tim Grahl 2013 147 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Writing
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Nurture by Nature
by Paul D. Tieger • 1997
Understand Your Child's Personality Type - And Become a Better Parent
4.13
500+
Parenting
Psychology
Education
Nurture by Nature Summary
Nurture by Nature
Understand Your Child's Personality Type - And Become a Better Parent
by Paul D. Tieger 1997
4.13
500+ ratings
Parenting
Psychology
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Woe Is I
by Patricia T. O'Conner • 1996
The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English
3.94
4k+
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Language
Woe Is I Summary
Woe Is I
The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English
by Patricia T. O'Conner 1996 240 pages
3.94
4k+ ratings
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Language
Materials Science and Engineering
by William D. Callister Jr. • 1985
An Introduction
4.08
500+
Engineering
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Materials Science and Engineering
An Introduction
by William D. Callister Jr. 1985 848 pages
4.08
500+ ratings
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Mastering Plot Twists
by Jane K. Cleland • 2018
How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers
3.88
199
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Mastering Plot Twists
How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers
by Jane K. Cleland 2018 240 pages
3.88
199 ratings
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1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations
by Fred Reinfeld • 1955
4.25
316
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1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations
by Fred Reinfeld 1955
4.25
316 ratings
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Maths Doesn't Suck
by Danica McKellar • 2007
How to survive year 6 through year 9 maths without losing your mind or breaking a nail
4.18
1k+
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Maths Doesn't Suck
How to survive year 6 through year 9 maths without losing your mind or breaking a nail
by Danica McKellar 2007 320 pages
4.18
1k+ ratings
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Learning React
by Alex Banks • 2017
Functional Web Development with React and Redux
4.07
500+
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Learning React
Functional Web Development with React and Redux
by Alex Banks 2017 350 pages
4.07
500+ ratings
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Teach Like A Champion 3.0
by Doug Lemov • 2015
4.15
1k+
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Teaching
Professional Development
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Teach Like A Champion 3.0
by Doug Lemov 2015 512 pages
4.15
1k+ ratings
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Medieval Philosophy
by Anthony Kenny • 2005
3.80
284
Philosophy
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Religion
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Medieval Philosophy
by Anthony Kenny 2005 352 pages
3.80
284 ratings
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Introduction To Machine Learning
by Ethem Alpaydin • 2004
3.78
251
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Artificial Intelligence
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Introduction To Machine Learning
by Ethem Alpaydin 2004 415 pages
3.78
251 ratings
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Bankable Business Plans
by Edward G. Rogoff • 2003
3.96
1k+
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Entrepreneurship
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Bankable Business Plans
by Edward G. Rogoff 2003 258 pages
3.96
1k+ ratings
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Practical Paleo
by Diane Sanfilippo • 2012
A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle
4.16
8k+
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Practical Paleo
A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle
by Diane Sanfilippo 2012 416 pages
4.16
8k+ ratings
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Psychology for Screenwriters
by William Indick • 2004
3.93
432
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Psychology
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Psychology for Screenwriters
by William Indick 2004 304 pages
3.93
432 ratings
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Unclutter Your Life in One Week
by Erin Rooney Doland • 2009
3.51
1k+
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Unclutter Your Life in One Week
by Erin Rooney Doland 2009 256 pages
3.51
1k+ ratings
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Math for Mystics
by Renna Shesso • 2007
From the Fibonacci sequence to Luna's Labyrinth to the Golden Section and Other Secrets of Sacred Geometry
3.68
145
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Math for Mystics
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3.68
145 ratings
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Intelligence-Driven Incident Response
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Intelligence-Driven Incident Response
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134 ratings
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Korean Made Simple
by Billy Go • 2014
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4.42
235
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Korean Made Simple
A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language
by Billy Go 2014 348 pages
4.42
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Just in Case
by Kathy Harrison • 2008
How to be Self-Sufficient when the Unexpected Happens
3.85
494
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Just in Case
How to be Self-Sufficient when the Unexpected Happens
by Kathy Harrison 2008 240 pages
3.85
494 ratings
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The End of Alzheimer's Program
by Dale E. Bredesen • 2020
The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline at Any Age
4.21
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The End of Alzheimer's Program
The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline at Any Age
by Dale E. Bredesen 2020 352 pages
4.21
500+ ratings
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On Writing Horror
by Mort Castle • 1997
A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association
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1k+
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On Writing Horror
A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association
by Mort Castle 1997 272 pages
3.87
1k+ ratings
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The Big Book of HR - Revised and Expanded Edition
by Barbara Mitchell • 2017
3.92
155
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Life Hacks
by Keith Bradford • 2014
Any Procedure or Action That Solves a Problem, Simplifies a Task, Reduces Frustration, Etc. in One's Everyday Life
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Life Hacks
Any Procedure or Action That Solves a Problem, Simplifies a Task, Reduces Frustration, Etc. in One's Everyday Life
by Keith Bradford 2014 304 pages
3.75
1k+ ratings
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Pain Free
by Pete Egoscue • 2000
A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
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2k+
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Pain Free
A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
by Pete Egoscue 2000 296 pages
4.17
2k+ ratings
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Dungeon Master's Guide
by Wizards of the Coast • 2014
4.49
8k+
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Dungeons and Dragons
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Dungeon Master's Guide
by Wizards of the Coast 2014 320 pages
4.49
8k+ ratings
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A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics
by David A. Moss • 2007
4.04
1k+
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A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics
by David A. Moss 2007 208 pages
4.04
1k+ ratings
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jQuery
by Earle Castledine • 2010
Novice to Ninja
3.92
500+
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Website Design
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jQuery
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by Earle Castledine 2010 407 pages
3.92
500+ ratings
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The New Rules of Posture
by Mary Bond • 2006
How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World
4.20
270
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Fitness
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The New Rules of Posture
How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World
by Mary Bond 2006 242 pages
4.20
270 ratings
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The Intellectual Devotional
by David S. Kidder • 2006
Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class
3.94
3k+
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The Intellectual Devotional
Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class
by David S. Kidder 2006 377 pages
3.94
3k+ ratings
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A Short History of the World
by Christopher Lascelles • 2011
3.86
1k+
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A Short History of the World
by Christopher Lascelles 2011 241 pages
3.86
1k+ ratings
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A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type)
by Isobel Knight • 2011
Bending Without Breaking
4.04
251
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A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type)
Bending Without Breaking
by Isobel Knight 2011 320 pages
4.04
251 ratings
Health
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The Finance Book
by Stuart Warner • 2017
Understand the numbers even if you're not a finance professional
4.06
174
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The Finance Book
Understand the numbers even if you're not a finance professional
by Stuart Warner 2017 360 pages
4.06
174 ratings
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Advanced Selling Strategies
by Brian Tracy • 1995
The Proven System of Sales Ideas, Methods, and Techniques Used by Top Salespeople Everywhere
4.14
470
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Personal Development
Business Leadership
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Advanced Selling Strategies
The Proven System of Sales Ideas, Methods, and Techniques Used by Top Salespeople Everywhere
by Brian Tracy 1995 429 pages
4.14
470 ratings
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Business Leadership
The Stars Within You
by Juliana McCarthy • 2018
A Modern Guide to Astrology
4.18
1k+
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The Stars Within You
A Modern Guide to Astrology
by Juliana McCarthy 2018 288 pages
4.18
1k+ ratings
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men
by Richard Carlson • 2001
3.88
200
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men
by Richard Carlson 2001 288 pages
3.88
200 ratings
Self Help
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Introduction to Real Analysis
by Robert G. Bartle • 1982
4.00
311
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Science
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Introduction to Real Analysis
by Robert G. Bartle 1982 400 pages
4.00
311 ratings
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