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Sneaky Fitness

by  Missy Chase Lapine

Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness
into Your Child's Everyday Life

New York Times bestselling author Missy Chase Lapine inspired legions of parents to "sneak" good food into their kids' meals with The Sneaky Chef.

Now she extends her concept of "sneakiness" beyond the kitchen, by teaming up with fitness expert Larysa Didio to provide parents with "Sneaky Strategies" for fitting in more exercise and calorie-burning activities into their child's daily routine.

Sneaky Fitness is a revolutionary way for parents to improve their family's health — one sneaky day at a time! ... More

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A Matter of Class

by Mary Balogh

An original romantic novella from the New York Times bestselling author of Slightly Wicked ... More

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FDR's Deadly Secret

by Steven Lomazow, Eric Fettmann

This persuasive re-examination of Roosevelt’s last years reveals a more profoundly disabled president than the nation knew—and a massive cover-up ... More

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Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar

by Terry Hope Romero, Isa Chandra Moskowitz

The queens of vegan baking, with more than 225,000 cookbooks sold, are back with the ultimate guide to egg-free, dairy-free cookies and bars ... More

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Arsenal of Democracy

The Politics of National Security--From World War II to the War on Terrorism by Julian E. Zelizer

By a prize-winning historian, a sweeping history of the interplay between domestic politics and foreign policy since World War II ... More

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El Monstruo

Dread and Redemption in Mexico City by John Ross

There are 23,000,000 stories in Mexico City, 22,999,997 busted dreams, and 2 or 3 tales of overweening ambition and craven success: John Ross, the great chronicler of Mexico, tells them all ... More

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The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs by Cindy Hudson

Mothers and daughters share a special bond...why not further this bond through reading together? Book clubs have been growing in popularity over the past ten years, started by a variety of people with ... More

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Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2010

by Rick Steves

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe, including how to:Plan your itinerary and maximize your timePack light—and rightFind good-value ... More

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The Campaign Manager

Running and Winning Local Elections, Fourth Edition by Catherine Shaw

The complete guide to executing successful local political campaigns, packed with expert insights and updates on current trends ... More

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