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Data Structures and Algorithms in Java
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3.86
302
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Data Structures and Algorithms in Java
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302 ratings
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Your Project Management Coach
by Bonnie Biafore • 2012
Best Practices for Managing Projects in the Real World
3.85
13
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Your Project Management Coach
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3.85
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The Happiest Baby on the Block
by Harvey Karp • 2002
The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
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The Happiest Baby on the Block
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3.90
31k+ ratings
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Vegan Indian Cooking
by Anupy Singla • 2012
140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes
4.10
435
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Vegan Indian Cooking
140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes
by Anupy Singla 2012 248 pages
4.10
435 ratings
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by Joseph M. Williams • 1981
Lessons in Clarity and Grace
4.21
2k+
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Style
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by Joseph M. Williams 1981 288 pages
4.21
2k+ ratings
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The Book of Self Mastery
by Ryan A. Bush • 2020
Timeless Quotes About Knowing, Changing, and Mastering Yourself
4.25
148
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4.25
148 ratings
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The Black Book of Communism
by Stéphane Courtois • 1997
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The Black Book of Communism
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4.01
1k+ ratings
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500+
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500+ ratings
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Selling a Screenplay
by Syd Field • 1989
The Screenwriter's Guide to Hollywood
3.70
91
Film
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Selling a Screenplay
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by Syd Field 1989 304 pages
3.70
91 ratings
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Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye
by Ellie Phillips • 2010
A Do-it-Yourself Mouth Care System for Healthy, Clean Gums and Teeth
4.16
487
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Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye
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4.16
487 ratings
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The Complete Book of Woodcarving
by Everett Ellenwood • 2008
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4.10
93
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The Complete Book of Woodcarving
Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft (Fox Chapel Publishing) Comprehensive Guide with Expert Instruction, 8 Beginner-Friendly Projects, and Over 350 Photos
by Everett Ellenwood 2008 288 pages
4.10
93 ratings
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The Loom of Language
by Frederick Bodmer • 1943
An Approach to the Mastery of Many Languages
4.16
398
Language
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History
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The Loom of Language
An Approach to the Mastery of Many Languages
by Frederick Bodmer 1943 720 pages
4.16
398 ratings
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How to Take Smart Notes
by Sönke Ahrens • 2025
One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking
3.86
205
Productivity
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How to Take Smart Notes
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3.86
205 ratings
Productivity
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Science of Yoga
by Ann Swanson • 2025
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1k+
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Science of Yoga
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by Ann Swanson 2025 240 pages
4.49
1k+ ratings
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A History of Histories
by J.W. Burrow • 2007
Epics, Chronicles, Romances and Inquiries from Herodotus and Thucydides to the Twentieth Century
3.78
456
History
World History
Ancient History
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A History of Histories
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by J.W. Burrow 2007 544 pages
3.78
456 ratings
History
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How to Write a Novel
by Nathan Bransford • 2013
47 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
4.18
441
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Ebooks
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How to Write a Novel
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4.18
441 ratings
Writing
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3.92
1k+
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Memoir
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Good Prose
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by Tracy Kidder 2013 195 pages
3.92
1k+ ratings
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by Dana K. White • 2018
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4.10
19k+
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Decluttering at the Speed of Life
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by Dana K. White 2018 240 pages
4.10
19k+ ratings
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1k+
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Anxiety
by Daniel Freeman • 2012
A Very Short Introduction
3.57
470
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Anxiety
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by Daniel Freeman 2012 155 pages
3.57
470 ratings
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8 Weeks to Optimum Health
by Andrew Weil • 1997
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2k+
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by Andrew Weil 1997 322 pages
3.89
2k+ ratings
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Intellectual Property
by Siva Vaidhyanathan • 2017
A Very Short Introduction
3.92
181
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Intellectual Property
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by Siva Vaidhyanathan 2017 144 pages
3.92
181 ratings
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Psychodynamic Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
by Glen O. Gabbard • 1990
4.32
354
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Psychoanalysis
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Psychodynamic Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
by Glen O. Gabbard 1990 629 pages
4.32
354 ratings
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Missions
by Gailyn Van Rheenen • 1996
Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Strategies
3.53
118
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Christian
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Missions
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by Gailyn Van Rheenen 1996 499 pages
3.53
118 ratings
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Engineering Mechanics
by Russell C. Hibbeler • 1992
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4.06
205
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Engineering Mechanics
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by Russell C. Hibbeler 1992 1314 pages
4.06
205 ratings
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Research Strategies
by William B. Badke • 2000
Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog
3.79
392
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Research Strategies
Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog
by William B. Badke 2000 284 pages
3.79
392 ratings
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Pray for the World
by Patrick Johnstone • 2015
A New Prayer Resource from Operation World
4.46
76
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Christianity
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Pray for the World
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by Patrick Johnstone 2015 349 pages
4.46
76 ratings
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Good Writing
by Neal Allen • 2026
36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences
4.23
483
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Books About Books
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Good Writing
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by Neal Allen 2026 208 pages
4.23
483 ratings
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Pastoral Ministry
by John F. MacArthur Jr. • 1995
How to Shepherd Biblically
4.13
423
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Pastoral Ministry
How to Shepherd Biblically
by John F. MacArthur Jr. 1995 363 pages
4.13
423 ratings
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Foundation
by Eric Goodman • 2011
Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence
4.17
500+
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Foundation
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by Eric Goodman 2011 288 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
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Supply Chain Management For Dummies
by Daniel Stanton • 2017
4.03
207
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Supply Chain Management For Dummies
by Daniel Stanton 2017 368 pages
4.03
207 ratings
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Creating Characters Kids Will Love
by Elaine Marie Alphin • 2000
3.77
39
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Creating Characters Kids Will Love
by Elaine Marie Alphin 2000 232 pages
3.77
39 ratings
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by iCode Academy • 2017
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Html
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3.87
78 ratings
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The Tough Guide to Fantasy Land
by Diana Wynne Jones • 1996
3.95
4k+
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The Tough Guide to Fantasy Land
by Diana Wynne Jones 1996 243 pages
3.95
4k+ ratings
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Quantitative Value
by Wesley R. Gray • 2012
A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors
4.21
500+
Finance
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Economics
Quantitative Value Summary
Quantitative Value
A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors
by Wesley R. Gray 2012 288 pages
4.21
500+ ratings
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Getting the Sex You Want
by Tammy Nelson • 2008
Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together
3.86
59
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Mental Health
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Getting the Sex You Want
Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together
by Tammy Nelson 2008 224 pages
3.86
59 ratings
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Medical Medium Thyroid Healing
by Anthony William • 2017
The Truth behind Hashimoto's, Graves', Insomnia, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodules & Epstein-Barr
3.88
3k+
Health
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Medical
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Medical Medium Thyroid Healing
The Truth behind Hashimoto's, Graves', Insomnia, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodules & Epstein-Barr
by Anthony William 2017 309 pages
3.88
3k+ ratings
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Medical
The Power of Limits
by György Doczi • 1981
Proportional Harmonies in Nature, Art, and Architecture
4.30
266
Architecture
Art
Design
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The Power of Limits
Proportional Harmonies in Nature, Art, and Architecture
by György Doczi 1981 160 pages
4.30
266 ratings
Architecture
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Language Hacking Spanish
by Benny Lewis • 2016
Learn How to Speak Spanish - Right Away
3.93
84
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Language Hacking Spanish
Learn How to Speak Spanish - Right Away
by Benny Lewis 2016 256 pages
3.93
84 ratings
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The Art of Sexual Ecstasy
by Margot Anand • 1981
4.06
351
Sexuality
Spirituality
Relationships
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The Art of Sexual Ecstasy
by Margot Anand 1981 464 pages
4.06
351 ratings
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8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back
by Esther Gokhale • 2008
Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and Foot
4.19
1k+
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8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back
Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and Foot
by Esther Gokhale 2008 227 pages
4.19
1k+ ratings
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Forever Painless
by Miranda Esmonde-White • 2016
End Chronic Pain and Reclaim Your Life in 30 Minutes a Day
3.74
276
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Self Help
Fitness
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Forever Painless
End Chronic Pain and Reclaim Your Life in 30 Minutes a Day
by Miranda Esmonde-White 2016 317 pages
3.74
276 ratings
Health
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The Situation and the Story
by Vivian Gornick • 2001
The Art of Personal Narrative
3.93
2k+
Writing
Memoir
Essays
The Situation and the Story Summary
The Situation and the Story
The Art of Personal Narrative
by Vivian Gornick 2001 174 pages
3.93
2k+ ratings
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Essays
A Poetry Handbook
by Mary Oliver • 1994
4.23
9k+
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A Poetry Handbook
by Mary Oliver 1994 130 pages
4.23
9k+ ratings
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The Wonderful Works of God
by Herman Bavinck • 1907
4.70
500+
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Christianity
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The Wonderful Works of God
by Herman Bavinck 1907 695 pages
4.70
500+ ratings
Theology
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Electoral Systems and Party Systems
by Arend Lijphart • 1994
A Study of Twenty-Seven Democracies, 1945-1990
3.35
37
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Political Science
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Electoral Systems and Party Systems
A Study of Twenty-Seven Democracies, 1945-1990
by Arend Lijphart 1994 228 pages
3.35
37 ratings
Politics
Political Science
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Trust the Process
by Shaun McNiff • 1998
An Artist's Guide to Letting Go
3.90
500+
Art
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Trust the Process Summary
Trust the Process
An Artist's Guide to Letting Go
by Shaun McNiff 1998 210 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
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The Church
by Edmund P. Clowney • 1995
4.02
500+
Theology
Ecclesiology
Church
The Church Summary
The Church
by Edmund P. Clowney 1995 336 pages
4.02
500+ ratings
Theology
Ecclesiology
Church
A Little History of Literature
by John Sutherland • 2013
3.82
2k+
History
Literature
Books About Books
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A Little History of Literature
by John Sutherland 2013 276 pages
3.82
2k+ ratings
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Late, Lost, and Unprepared
by Joyce Cooper-Kahn • 2008
A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning
3.85
500+
Parenting
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Late, Lost, and Unprepared
A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning
by Joyce Cooper-Kahn 2008 232 pages
3.85
500+ ratings
Parenting
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