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You Are Not a Gadget Knopf & Jaron Lanier, A Manifesto

25. February 2010

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For the most part, Web 2.0–Internet technologies that encourage interactivity, customization, and participation–is hailed as an emerging Golden Age of information sharing and collaborative achievement, the strength of democratized wisdom. Jaron Lanier isn’t buying it. In You Are Not a Gadget , the longtime tech genius argues the [...]

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The Simpsons – An Uncensored, Unauthorized History

25. January 2010

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The Simpsons – An Uncensored, Unauthorized History is the story of the longest-running prime time series on television, ever! Freelance writer John Ortved tells the tale of our favorite dysfunctional family known around the the world as Homer, Maggy, Marge, Bart and Lisa Simpson. It goes from the show tiny start on the Tracy Ullman [...]

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The Year’s Work in Lebowski Studies

10. January 2010

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The Big Lebowski has been hailed as the first cult film of the internet age. In this book, The Year’s Work in Lebowski Studies 21 fans and scholars address the film’s influences for example westerns, noir, grail legends, the 1960s, and Fluxus it also has a look into it’s historical connections to [...]

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REAL Ultimate Power – The Official Ninja Book by Robert Hamburger

7. January 2010

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After browsing Amazon for half an hour or so I think I may have spotted the coolest book ever, now I have too mention that I am a bit of a geek and anything Ninja catches my attention and usually holds it for quite a while. The book: REAL Ultimate Power – The Official Ninja [...]

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Hangover Cures by Ben Reed

3. January 2010

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Seeing that one of the years biggest drinking seasons have just left, I think it quite fitting to mention a great book full of Hangover Cures so that you can get it in time for this year’s holidays. Although no one has been able to find that one little pill, that one little piece of [...]

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Captain in the Cauldron – The John Smit Story

3. January 2010

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John Smit is the longest serving captain in Springbok rugby history, he gives a revealing account of the simultaneous joys and travails of one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in sport in this much anticipated autobiography. The genial, jovial and witty Rugby World Cup-winning captain explains how a [...]

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Dark Spirits – 200 Classy Concoctions

2. January 2010

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Looking for the perfect party starter, summer cocktail or maybe just something for smooth sipping? Dark Spirits: 200 Classy Concoctions Starring Bourbon, Brandy, Scotch, Whiskey, Rum and More is the complete guide to everything you need to know about dark alcoholic spirits. The book gives you a solid background into the different spirits, how [...]

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Lacoste book by Olivier Margot

2. January 2010

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Award winning journalist Olivier Margot and Assouline chronicles the history of the iconic Lacoste luxury brand created by the 1930’s tennis champion René Lacoste when he applied the now infamous crocodile to garments and accessories. Order your copy today for only $31.50 from Amazon.com! Description: Since the birth of the iconic alligator—the world’s first clothing [...]

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Lobel’s Meat Bible – All You Need to Know about Meat and Poultry

2. January 2010

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Coming from South Africa, I know how important it is to be able to braai or cook a good steak. You will be loved or hated by your friends and family based on whether you know your medium from your well done. This book is for each and every man, Lobel’s Meat Bible is the one [...]

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The Naked Pint – An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer

31. December 2009

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I know the love of beer stretched many continents, ages and walks of life, but have you ever wondered what was behind that beer, what influenced the taste or maybe just some bragging rights because you know your lager from your ale? The Naked Pint does just that, never be in beer darkness again! Get [...]

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