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Luckiest Man:
The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig Jonathan Eig
Paperback, $15
Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend — the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated — and, perhaps, even more heroic — than anyone really knew.

The Meaning of Tingo And Other Extra-ordinary Words from Around the World
Adam Jacot de Boinod
Hardcover, $19.95
This book is a funny, amazing and profound compilation of the best of all those strange words that don’t have a precise English equivalent — the ones that tell so much about other cultures’ priorities and preoccupations.

Look Great, Feel Great: 12 Keys to Enjoying a Healthy Life Now
Joyce Meyer
Hardcover, $22.99
Meyer reminds readers that their bodies are God-given instruments meant for living a fulfilling life, doing good works and developing spiritually, and reveals 12 keys to reclaiming health through exercise, good eating habits, soul care and responsibility.

Two Little Girls in Blue
Mary Higgins Clark
Hardcover, $25.95
Before leaving for a black-tie affair in New York City, Margaret and Steve Frawley celebrate the third birthday of their twin girls, Kathy and Kelly, with a party at their new home in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Later that night, when Margaret can’t reach the babysitter, she contacts the Ridgefield police. The Frawleys return home to find the children missing and a ransom note demanding $8 million. Although they meet all the conditions, only Kelly turns up in a car along with a dead driver and a suicide note saying that Kathy has died. But Kelly’s telepathic messages from her sister keep telling her differently, and Margaret won’t give up hope. Even the most skeptical law enforcement officers and the FBI begin to believe Kelly is on to something.

Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live Into a Place You’ll Love
Nate Berkus
Hardcover, $27.95
Berkus is a regular guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” a contributing editor to O, The Oprah Magazine and a nationally renowned decorator. Inspired by his belief that everyone should love the way they live, this step-by-step guide to achieving one’s own beautiful living space, including 150 stunning color photos, is based on his signature style and innovative approach to design.

How Art Made the World: A Journey to the Origins of Human Creativity
Nigel Spivey
Hardcover, $29.95
From the host of the PBS mini-series of the same name comes a compelling account of how humans made art and how art makes us human. Art history, neuroscience, animal behavior, anthropology, archaeology, world religions and psychology combine to influence human development.

Why Do Men Have Nipples?
Mark Leyner and
Billy Goldberg
Paperback, $13.95
Do microwaves cause cancer? Is it bad to crack your knuckles? Written by a respected physician and a top-notch humorist, this fascinating, silly
and educational reference book sets the record straight on the myriad folk remedies, urban legends and “proven cures” that everyone has heard about.

Rule #1: The Simple Strategy for Successful Investing in Only 15 Minutes a Week!
Phil Town
Hardcover, $25
The champion of do-it-yourself investing offers a revolutionary risk-free paradigm for wealth building. The core of his approach is simple: Don’t invest to make money; invest to not lose money.
From that guiding principle others follow, as Town reveals new ways to achieve stellar returns.

Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
Cesar Millan
Hardcover, $24.95
There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? The star of the National Geographic Channel’s hit show “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan” reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life and lays the groundwork for you to have a stronger, more satisfying relationship with your canine companion.

Forensic Detective: How I Cracked the World’s Toughest Cases
Robert Mann
Hardcover, $24.95
When the dead reveal some of their most sensational, macabre and poignant tales, more often than not it’s Mann who’s listening. In this remarkable casebook, he offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes portrait of his sometimes gruesome, frequently dangerous and always compelling profession.

These titles are all currently available at the seven Borders Express and Borders Books, Music, Movies & Cafe outlets on Oahu. Call the store nearest you for more information.

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