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Popes
& Bankers:
A Cultural History of Credit and Debit from Aristotle to AIG
by Jack Cashill
With
a dizzying cast of characters, including church officials, gutter
loan sharks, and even the Knights Templar, Cashill traces the
creative tension between restraint and economic ambition through the
records of human history and illuminates both the dark corners of
our past and the dusty corners of our billfolds. |
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Gold
Medal Fitness:
A Revolutionary 5-Week Program
by Dara Torres with Billie Fitzpatrick
Dara
Torres has been to the Olympics five times, she's won twelve medals,
and now, at the age of 42, she still competes with girls half her
age and is one of the most celebrated swimmers of all time. However,
you don't need to list her accolades to understand why people admire
her athleticism so much. She's as strong as can be and continues to
redefine established wisdom about staying in shape at any age. So,
what's her secret?
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Colorful
Container Gardens:
Vibrant Schemes for Pots and Planters
by Stephanie Donaldson
This
practical project book features an extensive introductory section
covering all you need to know about learning to garden with
containers. It includes choosing your pots, and advice on suitable
planters, to propagation techniques, and how to deal with pests and
plant diseases.
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