| November 3, 2009 As you can see from this PW article, Simon & Schuster is now Selling e-Chapters of books. As exciting as this advance is it doesn't go nearly far enough, which is why, at DDG, our crack team of scientists has just developed the next big advance for reading, the Corneal Lens "Pay as you go" E-Reading Register. When you fill your car with gas you only pay for what goes in the tank, right? And that's the beauty of the CLERR™, you only pay for what you actually read. As easy to put in as a contact lens, the CLERR™ emits a colorless laser image which interacts with the CLERR™ portable E-Reader, or any of the vast available CLERR™ digital library of ebooks and e-magazines, available for you to read on any computer.  The way it works is that you can download whatever you want for free. You just pay as you read! As your eyes pass over any CLERR™ digital content the CLERR™ lens transmits a colorless infrared beam which interacts with the text and wirelessly transmits the number of characters you read, automatically debiting your credit card .002 cents per character. You don't pay for what you don't read! And if your credit card is over drawn? No problem. The CLERR™ will deliver a searing pain into your cerebral cortex, letting you know to deposit more funds. Can other people steal a peak at your CLERR™ digital content without wearing their CLERR™ lens? No, it is only intelligible if you have a CLERR™ lens in. Can I put in my CLERR™ lens myself? Sure! Can I remove my CLERR™ lens myself? No! Only a DDG CLERR™ technician can remove the lens. And, with the introduction of CLERR™ billboards, movies, television shows, posters, and flyers, you'll be able to pay for almost everything you see! Should you worry about being trapped out on the street because your credit card is overdrawn and every written object you see is causing your CLERR™ lens to transmit searing pain to your cerebral cortex? No! Just shut your eyes and ask someone to guide you to the nearest bank. Here they are! Our weekly picks for the two best: two hardcover, two paperback, and two children's books. The very best new arrivals to leap out of the box and onto our shelves this week. Call or email us if you want more information on any of these titles, or to have us hold you a copy. Or stop in and check them out in person. We'd love to see you. Thanks as always for sharing your reading with us! |
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The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health: More Than 200 New Recipes for Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Dishes
By Moosewood, Collective 2009-11 - Simon & Schuster 9781416548874 - Paperback See Other Formats List Price $24.99 - Your Price: $19.99
Not only does the newest Moosewood cookbook have a stately Moose on the cover, but its focus on nutrient rich dishes will be much appreciated by people looking to make the most of favorite foods, such as spanikopita, quesadillas and pizza, from both a taste and a health point of view. ...More |
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The Lacuna
By Kingsolver, Barbara 2009-11 - Harper 9780060852573 - Hardcover See Other Formats List Price $26.99 - Your Price: $21.59
Since it's been 9 years since Barbara Kingsolver's last novel, The Poisonwood Bible a person can finally use the term 'highly anticipated' about a book with a clear conscience. Right, so Barbara Kingsolver's highly anticipated new novel, The Lacuna, a sweeping personal and historical narrative set in the 1930s-40s across Mexico and the United States, dealing with the interface of art and politics, of personal and public life, is out today. ...More |
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Where in Maine: 50 Intriguing Place in the Pine Tree State
By Vietze, Andrew 2009-09 - Down East Books 9780892728060 - Paperback List Price $24.95 - Your Price: $19.96
Labradoodles, Arnold Palmers, some combinations just work. And so it is with Where in Maine: 50 Intriguing Places in the Pine Tree State. Part Coffee table book, part puzzle book, what's not to love? The pictures are fabulous, and hey have you been to that place or seen it somewhere, maybe Marshall Dodge was wrong, you can guess there from here. ...More |
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More Information Than You Require
By Hodgman, John 2009-11 - Riverhead Books 9781594483646 - Paperback See Other Formats List Price $15.00 - Your Price: $12.00
Thank goodness that More Information Than You Require is now in paperback. Why? Well, the more you know about hermit crab racing, how to cook an owl, building a dolphin sanctuary, what to do when you are bleeding freely from a deep wound, The Hodgman Literary Tone Detector, and what the casinos don't want you to know (ex. "If you ask nicely enough the casino is required by federal law to give you all your money back) the better off you will be! ...More |
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Million-Dollar Throw
By Lupica, Mike 2009-11 - Philomel Books 9780399246265 - Hardcover List Price $17.99 - Your Price: $14.39
Mike Lupica's newest middle grade sports novel has depth, relevance, and the New England Patriots going for it. It deals with a boy, Nate, who idolized New England Patriot's Quarterback Tom Brady. Nate gets a chance to make a single perfect throw at a Patriot's game to win a million dollars. With his family struggling in the bad economy, and foreclosure looming, Nate takes pressure on himself beyond his ability to handle. This is a powerful story that will resonate strongly with its middle grade audience. ...More |
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Waddle!: A Scanimation Picture Book
By Butler Seder, Rufus 2009-10 - Workman Publishing 9780761151128 - Hardcover List Price $12.95 - Your Price: $10.36
This "scanimation" sequel to the beloved Gallop features more amazing animals in motion, this time with color. Each page asks young reader a question, such as can you flap like a hummingbird. Children will squeal with delight as they move the page and the red hummingbird flies. This is Rufus Butler Seder's best yet. ...More |
