Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls (Pride and Prej. and Zombies)

Humor & Entertainment

Hockensmith, Steve

Humor

Quirk Books

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Pack (2 Book Set) (Includes: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies; and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls)

Seth Grahame-Smith

Jane, Austen

Steve Hockensmith

Nick and Tesla's Special Effects Spectacular: A Mystery with Animatronics, Alien Makeup, Camera Gear, and Other Movie Magic You Can Make Yourself!

Children's Books

Pflugfelder, Bob

Literature & Fiction

At one time or another, we've all fantasized about being super heroes. The problem has always been that radioactive spider bites and sun-inspired superpowers are a bit hard to come by. But with The Batman Handbook, this lifelong fantasy can finally become a reality. With sections on "How to Throw a Batarang," "How to Make a Batsuit," and "How to Bulletproof Your Batmobile," this is the ultimate real-world training manual for any aspiring caped crusader. You'll discover how to: - Train a Sidekick - Execute a Backflip- Survive a Poison Gas Attack- Throw a Grappling Hook- plus dozens of other crucial skills With original two-color illustrations by a DC Comics artist, The Batman Handbook has the information you'll need to emerge victorious against any criminal mastermind. And with Batman Begins releasing in June 2005, and the new animated series The Batman! launched in Fall 2004, The Batman Handbook is sure to be a hit.

Batman Handbook: The Ultimate Training Manual

Scott Beatty

Science Fiction & Fantasy

In the early decades of the 20th century, & from the world wars to the cold wars, food producers created groundbreaking packaging, new technologies, & improvements on Mother Nature. Here is an entertaining cultural history of the innovative packaged foods that changed the way we eat. With dozens of archival ads & original product shots of Hamburger Helper, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Minute Rice, Lipton Cup-a-Soup -- & many more revolutionary products -- this book highlights the fascinating stories behind the food inventions; the histories behind the brands & icons that have become synonymous with them; the jingles that have made them such a large part of our popular culture; & the recipes that have tutored generations of homemakers & comfort food chefs. Illus.

Better Than Homemade: Amazing Foods That Changed the Way We Eat

Carolyn Wyman

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Would you give up showers, toilets, and other modern conveniences for a chance at a million dollars? Do you long to find the love of your life in front of a national television audience? Are you willing to do anything -- and we mean anything -- to become famous? Perfect for fans of Survivor, American Idol, The Bachelor, and their countless imitators, The Reality TV Handbook is the insider's guide to winning fame, love, and/or money on the small screen. From creating the perfect application video and auditioning like an idol to keeping your head as you're buried alive, The Reality TV Handbook features everything you need to go the distance. Written by acclaimed television producer John Saade, this illustrated handbook will show you how to outwit your competitors, outsmart the producers, and win over the hearts of TV audiences everywhere!

The Reality TV Handbook: An Insider's Guide: How to Ace a Casting Interview, Form an Alliance, Swallow a Live Bug, and Capitalize on Your 15 Minutes of Fame

Borgenicht, Joé

Saade, John

Reference

Chef’s Secrets—Revealed! In Chef’s Secrets, more than 80 renowned chefs share the tricks, timesaving techniques, and kitchen wisdom they’ve learned through years of experience. • Steven Raichlen on Building a Three-Zone Fire on a Charcoal Grill • Charlie Palmer on Roasting a Perfect Turkey • Bruce Aidells on the Secret to Flavorful Pork • Gary Guitard on Tempering Chocolate • Plus techniques from Sara Moulton, Marcus Samuelsson, Norman Van Aken, Roxanne Klein, James Peterson, Emily Luchetti, and dozens of other top-notch chefs! Each technique is explained in the chef’s own words, along with a short, revealing interview and a detailed profile of the chef’s accomplishments. With tips stretching from the basics (how to peel ginger with a teaspoon) to the extreme (how to peel a tomato with a blow-torch), Chef’s Secrets is an essential reference for any food lover’s bookshelf!

Chef's Secrets: Insider Techniques from Today's Culinary Masters

Cooking Education & Reference

Clones of Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz. A robotic housekeeper who makes your bed every morning. A permanent size 6 figure. These are all just fantasies . . . or are they? How much do you really know about gene therapy, artificial intelligence, and bionic modification? In How to Clone the Perfect Blonde, award-winning journalists Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham show how cutting-edge science will eventually make your wildest dreams come true. With amazing anecdotes and breezy humor, they describe the latest discoveries in biotechnology, quantum mechanics, cryogenics, nanotechnology, wormholes, and much more -- complete with ironic "instructions" on How to Build a Robotic Servant, How to Live Forever, How to Turn Back Time, and more. You'll be amazed to learn how many of these "fantasies" are already well within our reach. In the tradition of bestselling pop-science books such as The Physics of Star Trek and How to Build a Time Machine, this entertaining read explores the science of science fiction -- and proves that anything is possible!

How to Clone the Perfect Blonde: Using Science to Make Your Wildest Dreams Come True

Nelson, Sue

Hollingham, Richard

How to Clone Perfect Blonde 8c Disp

Sue Nelson

Richard Hollingham

Within this whimsical kit lives your very own gnome. Treat him well and he will bring you countless hours of joy and good luck. But beware of his mischief, and never let him out of your sight! Included is a miniature coldcast garden gnome, a faux lawn encased in a handsome wood-grain frame, decorative flowers, exotic backdrops, and a full-color, illustrated book on the history and lore of these delightful mystical creatures.

Gnome and Garden

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Mennes, Marcus

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