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  Metronome - A History of Paris...

  Lorant Deutsch

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  A phenomenal bestseller in France, Metronome presents a fascinating history of Paris through the lens of the city's iconic Metro systemDid you know that the last Gallic warriors massacred by the Romans lie beneath the Eiffel Tower? That the remains of Paris's first cathedral are under a parking lot in the Fifth District?  Metronome follows Loránt Deutsch, historian and lifelong Francophile, as he goes on a compelling journey through the ages, treating readers to Paris as they've never seen it before. Using twenty-one stops of the subway system as focal points—one per century—Deutsch shows, from the underground up, the unique, often violent, and always striking events that shaped one of the world's most romanticized city. Readers will find out which streets are hiding incredible historical treasures in plain sight; peer into forgotten nooks and crannies of the City of Lights and learn what used to be there; and discover that, however deeply buried, something always remains.

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  It Ended Badly - Thirteen of the...

  Jennifer Wright

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  It Ended Badly: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History is a history of heartbreak-replete with beheadings, uprisings, creepy sex dolls, and celebrity gossip-and its disastrously bad consequences throughout timeSpanning eras and cultures from ancient Rome to medieval England to 1950s Hollywood, Jennifer Wright's It Ended Badly guides you through the worst of the worst in historically bad breakups. In the throes of heartbreak, Emperor Nero had just about everyone he ever loved-from his old tutor to most of his friends-put to death. Oscar Wilde's lover, whom he went to jail for, abandoned him when faced with being cut off financially from his wealthy family and wrote several self-serving books denying the entire affair. And poor volatile Caroline Lamb sent Lord Byron one hell of a torch letter and enclosed a bloody lock of her own pubic hair. Your obsessive social media stalking of your ex isn't looking so bad now, is it?With a wry wit and considerable empathy, Wright digs deep into the archives to bring these thirteen terrible breakups to life. She educates, entertains, and really puts your own bad breakup conduct into perspective. It Ended Badly is for anyone who's ever loved and lost and maybe sent one too many ill-considered late-night emails to their ex, reminding us that no matter how badly we've behaved, no one is as bad as Henry VIII.

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  Hex the Ex

  Sophia Sargent

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  Over twenty-five humorous hexes to help you move on from a bad relationship.Hex the Ex is the ultimate payback book for all who have been dumped, spurned, or otherwise done wrong at the hands of a former love. Be warned all you who callously scorn, heartlessly reject, and thoughtlessly ignore the affections of another. A heat-seeking hex is taking wing—and its target is you! Sophia, the mystically hip author and psychic gives you more than twenty-five humorous hexes for nearly every situation. *The Big Fat Liar Hex *The Cheap Ex Hex *The Office Romance Gone Wrong Hex *The Ex-Boss Hex *The Rude Rejection Hex *And more Each little work of sorcery in this book is guaranteed to deliver a bit of levity and offer a sense of satisfaction until the next future ex comes along.

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  Korea - Culture Smart!

  James Hoare

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  Apart from the headline-making politics, not much is known in the West about the Korean people and their ancient culture. Yet those who visit Korea, whether North or South, find a land of great interest. 
  
  The Koreans, when not constrained by politics or other considerations, are friendly and sociable, and the peninsula has areas of outstanding natural beauty. The South’s cities, if not always beautiful, are vibrant and alive. The North, while very different, is complex and fascinating. The standoff between the two countries of the Korean Peninsula is a legacy of the Cold War and a potential flashpoint for future conflict. Despite a brief thaw in relations a few years ago, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the north, a secretive single-party socialist state with a centralized industrial economy, conducted nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009. The Republic of Korea (ROK) in the south meanwhile, a free-market democracy, has become a rising economic power and, in 2010, became the first former aid recipient to join the OECD Development Assistance Committee. 
  
  This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! Korea looks at the changing social and economic situation and provides real insights into thinking and behavior in both countries. It indicates the pitfalls to avoid and introduces listeners to some of the many delights of the Korean peninsula.

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  Abbott and Costello: Boxing

  Bud Abbott, Lou Costello

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  Bud and Lou talk about boxing. Lou wants to be married. Bud tells Lou stories of his family and then Veloa joins in the fun.

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  Stitch It for Christmas -...

  Lynette Anderson

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  Create a Christmas to remember with holiday gifts and decorations from the popular fabric designer and author of Country Cottage Quilting.   This is a collection of beautiful Christmas crafts from top designer Lynette Anderson. This book features a wide range of ideas for a useful mixture of gifts and keepsakes to create, from quick-to-stitch gifts, including a Christmas Friends Pillow, Santa’s Sweet Stockings, and Santa Tea Towel to beautiful decorations, like Star Tree Decorations, festive placemats and napkins, and a stunning wall-hanging quilt. The simple patchwork techniques Lynette uses are a great backdrop for the festive applique and stitchery designs. Beautiful fabrics, festive colors, and cute motifs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette’s heart-warming, quirky style.

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