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They burst on the scene at the height of the Great Recession - thousands of angry voters railing against bailouts and big government - and within the year, the Tea Party had changed the terms of debate in Washington. This new populist movement set the agenda for the 2010-midterm elections, propelling a historic shift of power in Congress.

The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom--savings guru, savvy supermarket shopper, and mommy extraordinaire Erin Chase--does it again! With the same fool proof system she used to cut your weekly food budget and put a healthy and delicious $5 meal on the dinner table for your family, she takes it one step further with "The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom Does Breakfast and Lunch". Tailoring her tips at how to size up supermarket deals, clip coupons, and create weekly menu plans, she helps you start your day the right way. With the help of Erin--whether at home or on the go--you can use all the same tools you learned in "The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom Cookbook" to create breakfasts and lunches for less than $5 that are easy and kid-friendly too!Breakfast favorites include:- Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes- Bacon and Egg Quesadillas- Vanilla Almond French Toast- Overnight Honey Nut GranolaLunch favorites include:- Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches- Swiss Tuna Melts- Lasagna Roll-ups- Chuckwagon ChiliAnd if you are wondering what to do now that breakfast, lunch and dinner are all covered, well don't worry, "The $5 Dinner Mom Does Breakfast and Lunch" also includes a bonus section for $2-4 snacks like pumpkin applesauce and oatmeal cranberry cookies to tide you over in between! Let Erin Chase show you how to have tasty, economical meals, all day, every day.

ZZ is the guide to the go-getting Capitalist playground of Beijing: as a Chinese national educated in the United States, he's got insider's cred but an outsider's eye for the strange mores and daily annoyances of Chinese life. This title tells the tale of this man rediscovering himself in Beijing.

Marine Sergeant Clint Van Winkle flew to war on Valentine's Day 2003. His battalion was among the first wave of troops that crossed into Iraq, and his first combat experience was the battle of Nasiriyah, followed by patrols throughout the country, house to house searches, and operations in the dangerous Baghdad slums.

Bill Clinton remains the great American enigma. This title unravels the mystery of Clinton's complex nature by questioning the well-crafted Clinton life story we thought we knew. It puts our 42nd President on the couch and tells us, finally, what makes him tick.

His death certificate bears the number one. On September 11, 2001, Father Mychal Judge rushed to the fires as quickly as those who fought them, losing his own life while tirelessly ministering to New York's bravest. This book describes the colorful, astonishing and, at times, troubled life of the beloved Franciscan priest.

The Despair has plagued the earth for five years. Most of the world's population has inexplicably died by its own hand, and the few survivors struggle to remain alive. A mysterious, shadowy group called the Collectors has emerged, inevitably appearing to remove the bodies of the dead.

A story of three royal mothers whose quest for power led to the downfall of their equally extraordinary daughters.

The story of the Tuohy family and their adoption of Michael Oher has become one of the most talked-about true stories. This title tells this tale.

Some office workers love their jobs, but the harsh reality is that countless others experience office life as completely unnatural and unrelenting. The author helps readers feel happier and healthier at work, while providing hundreds of great tips and tricks for organizing, connecting with colleagues, and making positive changes in the workplace.

With Barack Obama newly elected as the 44th President of the United States, he will face urgent crises on three major fronts: the American economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the growing threat to the world environment caused by climate change. This book shows the way forward: an action plan for the President's first 100 days.

A revealing biography of the Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps that includes exclusive interviews with his family, teammates, and friends and never-before-revealed details about his life.Michael Phelps is an American sports hero, perhaps the greatest Olympic athlete the world has ever known. His unprecedented eight gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics have made him a superstar. But his journey to Olympic immortality is every bit as compelling as his achievements in the pool. From learning to cope with ADHD to the story of how Phelps became the greatest swimmer ever, Phelps' tale is told in full detail here for the first time.The author, Bob Schaller, has known Phelps and his coach for more than eight years, and has extensively interviewed him, along with his mother, sisters, coach, and teammates. Filled with revelations, career statistics, and insightful analysis of how Phelps achieved the seemingly impossible, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the complete story behind the legend.

Tudor England is a perilous place for booksellers Kate Gough and her brother John, who sell forbidden translations of the Bible. Caught between warring factions, Kate embarks on a daring adventure that will lead her into a dangerous marriage and a web of intrigue that pits her against powerful enemies.

Jere Van Dyk was on the wrong side of the border. He and three Afghan guides had crossed into the tribal areas of Pakistan, where no Westerner had ventured for years, hoping to reach the home of a local chieftain by nightfall. But then a dozen armed men in black turbans appeared over the crest of a hill.

A guide to seeing through the words that fill the hallways, conference rooms, and emails of your workplace, and to deciphering their hidden meanings. Through real-life examples from the world of business and background from the science of communication, it helps you learn to sight-read your colleagues.

Vic Damone is a lasting legend of American pop music. Befriended by Frank Sinatra and encouraged by legends like Perry Como and Tommy Dorsey, he had one of the greatest voices ever recorded. This title tells his life story.

Traces Warren Jeffs' rise to power and the concerted effort that led to his downfall. This book offers revelations into a nearly impenetrable enclave.

The loss of a loved one, a painful divorce, or a serious physical injury - we must all, at one point, face tragedy - unavoidable moments that divide our lives into 'before' and 'after'. This book outlines the author's successful five-step program for coping with life's worst, and for turning tragedy into triumph.

What motivates someone to risk his or her life in the shadowy, often dangerous business of espionage? What are the needs and opportunities for spying amid the 'War on Terrorism'? This book answers these questions and more. It offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the intriguing world of international espionage.

Suitable for those who dream that China can embrace the American values of free-market capitalism, this book reveals that China can remain protectionist and can not turn democratic. It prescribes practical remedies to help the US extricate itself from the jaws of the dragon.

Rock Phillips is just beginning to explore his new, beautiful relationship with Dirk and Munro when his past forces him to return to London. Mira, his lover from his previous relationship, is pregnant, and she isn't sure if the father is Rock. When it is discovered that Rock isn't the father, he packs his bags and moves back to NYC.

Focuses on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of America's greatest natural treasures. This title covers the Teton Range, the Oregon Trail in the Red Desert, and the South Fork of the Snake River. It also covers things from the treacherous mountains in the dead of winter to lush river valleys in the height of fishing season.

Former model Munro Sheridan has it all: beauty, brains, and a successful business. Her upscale lounge in Chelsea has quickly become the talk of the town and a hit among the A-listers. But she still finds herself restless for something... more. And then they walk into her lounge one night.

Suitable for the new investor overwhelmed by the different investment options, confounded by sophisticated financial jargon, and frightened by market volatility, this book distils the lessons the author has learned from over two decades of making clients rich. He presents the investing strategies that are the secret to his success.

A career and lifestyle handbook for young women who are struggling to navigate the modern work world and post collegiate life. It shows readers how to transform themselves into poised young women capable of achieving their grandest professional and personal dreams.

In a world where eye cream is made from placenta, Gina Barreca is the lone voice calling out "But wait, whose placenta is it?" In this collection of deliciously quotable essays, Gina asks the big questions: Why is there no King Charming? Why does no bra ever fit? Why do people say "cougar" like it''s a bad thing? Why do we call it a glass ceiling when it''s just a thick layer of men? Barreca packs a hilarious punch while gleefully rejecting emotional torture, embracing limitless laughter, and showing women how they can conquer the world with good friends ("It''s not that diamonds are a girl''s best friend, but a girl''s best friends are diamonds"), sharp wit, great shoes, and not a single worry about VPLs.

The beloved actor and screenwriter's second novel, set in 1903, stars a young concert violinist named Jeremy Webb, who one day goes from accomplished adagios with the Cleveland Orchestra to having a complete breakdown on stage. If he hadn't poured a glass of water down the throat of a tuba, maybe he wouldn't have been sent to a health resort in Badenweiler, Germany. But it's in that serene place that Jeremy meets Clara Mulpas, whom he tries his hardest to seduce. Clara is so beautiful that Jeremy finds it impossible to keep from trying to find a chink in her extraordinary reserve and elegance. He finds himself reflexively flirting to get a reaction-after all, a tease and a wink have always worked before, with women back home. But flirting probably isn't the best way to appeal to a woman who was married to a dumb brute and doesn't want to have anything more to do with men. Jeremy isn't sure how to press his case-but he won't give up. Wilder's prose is elegant, spare and affecting. But it's his romantic's eye for the intense emotions that animate a real love story that makes The Woman Who Wouldn't an unforgettable book.

Becky Thatcher wants to set the record straight. She was never the weeping ninny Mark Twain made her out to be in his famous novel. She knew Samuel Clemens before he was 'Mark Twain,' a wide-eyed dreamer who never could get his facts straight.

While free enterprise is good, the worship of 'free trade' is de-industrializing America, killing the middle class, and imperiling US economic independence. While America must stand for freedom, liberty and self-determination, the use of US troops to police the planet or serve as advance guard is imperial folly that will bring down the republic.

Presents New York from various angles, finding surprise in the familiar, beauty in the rusted, ruined, or paved-over, and intimacy between strangers thrown together by circumstance.