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Week of April 7, 1996

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BLOOD SPORT
James B. Stewart
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BLOOD SPORT

by James B. Stewart · Simon & Schuster

2 wks on list

Drawing on scores of interviews with highly placed sources, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter--author of Den of Thieves and The Prosecutors--cuts through the rumors and innuendos surrounding the First Family to get to the facts about the Whitewater land deal, Vince Foster's suicide, and other alleged scandals plaguing the Clinton White House.

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HOW COULD YOU DO THAT?!
Laura Schlessinger
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HOW COULD YOU DO THAT?!

by Laura Schlessinger · HarperCollins

In her hard-hitting new book, Dr. Laura Schlessinger delivers a witty, wise, and workable moral philosophy - based on the principle of personal responsibility. How Could You Do That?! argues passionately against the self-indulgent subjective morality used in our society to excuse all sorts of bad behavior. In her lively, pull-no-punches style, Dr. Laura takes on the moral dilemmas of our time: from the mindless pursuit of pleasure and immediate gratification to taking the easy way out when those actions produce ugly or uncomfortable life-altering consequences. She demonstrates in no uncertain terms that personal values are never someone else's responsibility, but our own, and why choosing not to honor them actually compounds unhappiness. Finally, she explains that by disciplining self-indulgence and rising above temptation we can discover the infinite pleasures, the true happiness, of the moral high ground.

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100 YEARS, 100 STORIES
George Burns
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100 YEARS, 100 STORIES

by George Burns · Putnam

"The incredible George Burns celebrates his one hundredth birthday with a priceless gift to his fans - a collection of the stories that have made him one of America's national treasures." "George Burns's career has spanned the history of modern show business: he has starred in big-time vaudeville; in radio, television, the movies, and the recording industry; and on the nightclub stage. His books have topped bestseller lists for years." "Now this beloved show business centenarian serves up a treat for his fans in a book of his favorite and funniest stories, each and every one from his own private stock. From recollections of events in his past to tales about friends and performers who have crossed his path - including Al Jolson, Groucho Marx, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Ann-Margret, and Goldie Hawn - George Burns brings his unique, dry humor to each unforgettable story."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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ENTER WHINING
Fran Drescher
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ENTER WHINING

by Fran Drescher · Regan Books/HarperCollins

6 wks on list

The personal story of the New York-accented star of "The Nanny" includes humorous childhood family stories, early career experiences, and anecdotes about her daily life in Hollywood.

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LONGITUDE
Dava Sobel
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LONGITUDE

by Dava Sobel · Walker

14 wks on list

The true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time.

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REASONABLE DOUBTS
Alan M. Dershowitz
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REASONABLE DOUBTS

by Alan M. Dershowitz · Simon & Schuster

3 wks on list

From the celebrated and controversial attorney, Harvard Law School professor, bestselling author, and O.J. trial insider comes a searching and provocative book on the most famous case of the century--the book for those who believe that O.J. Simpson killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman and that the verdict was a gross miscarriage of justice. of photos.

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MOUNTAIN, GET OUT OF MY WAY
Montel Williams with Daniel Paisner
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MOUNTAIN, GET OUT OF MY WAY

by Montel Williams with Daniel Paisner · Warner

2 wks on list

The host of a nationally syndicated daytime talk show draws on his life story, and his motivational presentations for young people, to offer inspiration and advice on getting the most out of life while avoiding its pitfalls. Tour.

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INTO THE WILD
Jon Krakauer
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Historical bestseller data sourced from the New York Times Book Review, archived by Hawes Publications.