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The Competitive Runner's Handbook
by Bob Glover • 1983
The Bestselling Guide to Running 5Ks through Marathons
4.08
415
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The Competitive Runner's Handbook
The Bestselling Guide to Running 5Ks through Marathons
by Bob Glover 1983 853 pages
4.08
415 ratings
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Master Your Time in 10 Minutes a Day
by Michal Stawicki • 2014
Time Management Tips for Anyone Struggling With Work-Life Balance
3.97
134
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Master Your Time in 10 Minutes a Day
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3.97
134 ratings
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet in 21
by Sondi Bruner • 2015
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3.82
175
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet in 21
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3.82
175 ratings
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The Orthodox Study Bible
by Anonymous • 2008
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by Anonymous 2008 1856 pages
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The Inner Game of Golf
by W. Timothy Gallwey • 1986
4.14
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The Inner Game of Golf
by W. Timothy Gallwey 1986 240 pages
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1k+ ratings
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The Art of Character
by David Corbett • 2013
Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV
4.25
500+
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The Art of Character
Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV
by David Corbett 2013 383 pages
4.25
500+ ratings
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Neverisms
by Mardy Grothe • 2011
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Neverisms Summary
Neverisms
A Quotation Lover's Guide to Things You Should Never Do, Never Say, or Never Forget
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3.83
102 ratings
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Secrets of Mental Math
by Arthur T. Benjamin • 1993
The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks
4.07
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Secrets of Mental Math
The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks
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4.07
2k+ ratings
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Mary K. Greer's 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card
by Mary K. Greer • 2006
4.22
466
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Mary K. Greer's 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card
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4.22
466 ratings
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The Wonder Weeks
by Hetty van de Rijt • 1992
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The Wonder Weeks
by Hetty van de Rijt 1992 493 pages
3.89
6k+ ratings
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A Whack on the Side of the Head
by Roger Von Oech • 1973
How You Can Be More Creative
3.95
2k+
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A Whack on the Side of the Head
How You Can Be More Creative
by Roger Von Oech 1973 256 pages
3.95
2k+ ratings
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Riding the Waves of Culture
by Fons Trompenaars • 1989
Understanding Diversity in Global Business
3.84
434
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Riding the Waves of Culture
Understanding Diversity in Global Business
by Fons Trompenaars 1989 274 pages
3.84
434 ratings
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Think Like A Grandmaster
by Alexander Kotov • 1970
4.12
380
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Think Like A Grandmaster
by Alexander Kotov 1970 187 pages
4.12
380 ratings
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Presentation Zen Design
by Garr Reynolds • 2009
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1k+
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Presentation Zen Design
by Garr Reynolds 2009 240 pages
4.19
1k+ ratings
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About Writing
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Seven Essays, Four Letters, & Five Interviews
4.26
459
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About Writing
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4.26
459 ratings
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by Ian Kerner • 2006
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3.69
1k+
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He Comes Next
The Thinking Woman's Guide to Pleasuring a Man
by Ian Kerner 2006 240 pages
3.69
1k+ ratings
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I Am Gifted, So Are You!
by Adam Khoo • 1998
4.00
2k+
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I Am Gifted, So Are You!
by Adam Khoo 1998
4.00
2k+ ratings
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Zen in the Art of Writing
by Ray Bradbury • 1973
4.08
21k+
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by Ray Bradbury 1973 176 pages
4.08
21k+ ratings
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The Reset Factor
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4.12
457
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The Reset Factor
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4.12
457 ratings
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Budgeting 101
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500+
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Budgeting 101
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3.87
500+ ratings
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
by Gerard J. Tortora • 1942
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1k+
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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1k+ ratings
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The Barbell Prescription
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500+
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The Barbell Prescription
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500+ ratings
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Energy Medicine
by Donna Eden • 1998
Balancing Your Body's Energies for Optimal Health, Joy, and Vitality
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4.34
3k+ ratings
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The Sense of Style
by Steven Pinker • 2014
The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
4.04
9k+
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9k+ ratings
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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
by John Koenig • 2018
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6k+
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6k+ ratings
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Starting Strength
by Mark Rippetoe • 2005
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4.44
10k+
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by Mark Rippetoe 2005 362 pages
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10k+ ratings
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Reading Like a Writer
by Francine Prose • 2006
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11k+
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11k+ ratings
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by Avinash Kaushik • 2009
The Art of Online Accountability and Science of Customer Centricity
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Logically Fallacious
by Bo Bennett • 2012
The Ultimate Collection of Over 300 Logical Fallacies
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500+
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500+ ratings
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e-Learning by Design
by William Horton • 2006
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219
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219 ratings
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Case Interview Secrets
by Victor Cheng • 2012
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Psychology For Dummies
by Adam Cash • 2002
3.74
1k+
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3.74
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The World Atlas of Coffee
by James Hoffmann • 2014
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The World Atlas of Coffee
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by Linda Seger • 1987
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by Eric Tyson • 1994
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2k+
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Personal Finance for Dummies
by Eric Tyson 1994 480 pages
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2k+ ratings
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Topology
by James R. Munkres • 1974
4.30
1k+
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Topology
by James R. Munkres 1974 537 pages
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1k+ ratings
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The 4-Hour Body
by Timothy Ferriss • 2000
An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman
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The 4-Hour Body
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Thinner Leaner Stronger
by Michael Matthews • 2012
The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body
4.00
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Thinner Leaner Stronger
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by Michael Matthews 2012 344 pages
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The Fast 800
by Michael Mosley • 2018
How to combine rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting for long-term health
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7k+
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The Fast 800
How to combine rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting for long-term health
by Michael Mosley 2018 252 pages
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The Wonder Weeks
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The Wonder Weeks
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3.76
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The Multi-Orgasmic Woman
by Mantak Chia • 2005
4.01
261
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The Multi-Orgasmic Woman
by Mantak Chia 2005 320 pages
4.01
261 ratings
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The Koran
by Anonymous
4.38
73k+
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The Koran
by Anonymous 463 pages
4.38
73k+ ratings
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Kettlebell - Simple and Sinister
by Pavel Tsatsouline • 2013
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3k+
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by Pavel Tsatsouline 2013
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3k+ ratings
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Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life
by Jason Hanson • 2015
A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your Family Protected
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Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life
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61k+ ratings
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Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know Words
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220 ratings
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The Skincare Bible
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