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In the 1960s through the 1980s, Americans won gold medals in all Olympic distance races: 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and the marathon.

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“It is noble and inspiring that so many families turn out strong and resilient in the face of adversity, but it is sad that they are so often left to fight their fights on their own . .

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“. . . in How Literature Saved My Life, Mr. Shields has written a great book—and one that matters.”

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It has taken weeks longer than it should to get through Ann Coulter’s latest book, Mugged—and even then it was difficult to write an objective review.

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Angst is variously defined as a feeling of anxiety, apprehension, depression, dread, or insecurity. It is very much a modern malady affecting at least 20% of the population.

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“Cookfight is an engaging book about what we each bring into our kitchens besides the ingredients. . . . very entertaining.”

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“Kate: The Kate Moss Book: a conversation piece as well as the definitive coffee table book on the celebrity model.”

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“Not exactly a party game, but a genuine mind-bending variety of puzzles on issues that matter to us . . .”

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“. . . a wealth of information . . . an excellent explanation of what is currently meant by affirmative action . . .”

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“Friendkeeping is a Hallmark card of a book.”

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“Moving? At times. Hilarious? Never.”

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It is not very often that a reader is awestruck by what is presented in a book, but Celebrating Jewellery is so much more than just a coffee table book about beautiful jewelry.

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“. . . [a] delectable aesthetic experience that will no doubt be treasured by its readers, no matter their fashion exposure or expertise.”

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“. . . learn to express yourself in a language that is in alignment with your true nature.”

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“. . . a study that belongs in every Civil War collection.”

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“If this book doesn’t put you in touch with your inner Viking, I don’t know what would. . . . If you buy only one cookbook this season, let it be Fäviken.

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“. . . not a single character seems to have the slightest consideration for anything beyond what his or her peers demand.”

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“. . . a thought-provoking book clearly challenging the prevailing materialistic paradigm about the nature of the world.”

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“The sweetly repetitive language delivered with just the right amount of parental love emphasizes a larger concept: similarity by virtue of the simple state of being human.”

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“For any film student, cinema scholar, or movie fan . . . The Big Screen is not to be missed.”

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“. . . what a ride it’s been. . . . Makeup to Breakup is riveting and will have the reader instantly hooked.”

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