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Nerve Center: Inside the White House Situation Room by Michael K. Bohn, ISBN 1574884387

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-- Includes dozens of personal reminiscences and anecdotes from presidents, national security advisors, and other officials connected with the Situation Room

-- Provides an insider's account of how the Situation Room functions and serves the president and his advisors during crises

-- Recounts the part played by the Situation Room in such pivotal events as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and the war on terrorism

The White House Situation Room is arguably the most important facility in the most important building in the world. As the president's intelligence and alert center, it provides vital communication and crisis management capabilities to the chief executive and his advisors. It can also be "an island of calm, " as a top advisor for Vice President Gore once described it. So little is known about the Situation Room that, until the publication of Nerve Center, the American public's knowledge of it is almost entirely based on its portrayal by the entertainment industry.

Yet, as Michael K. Bohn points out, Hollywood has failed to capture the real drama of the Situation Room. Numerous crises come alive in Nerve Center, from the Vietnam War (when President Johnson made late night visits to the Situation Room wearing his pajamas and went so often that he moved his Oval Office chair there), to the attempted assassination of President Reagan, to today's hi-tech war on terrorism. Created in the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs fiasco by advisors to President Kennedy, presidents, cabinet members, and National Security Council staff members have all come to depend on the Situation Room. "I knew that I could always rely on the Situation Room, " President Carter recalled, "and itnever let me down." Bohn, who served as director of the Situation Room for the first President Bush, has recruited numerous officials, including former and current staff, to tell the colorful forty-year history of the Situation Room.

Chelsea Hotel Manhattan

Joe Ambrose stayed at the Chelsea Hotel, home to many famous authors, artists, and outlaws down the years. Andy Warhol shot Chelsea Girls there, and welsh poet Dylan Thomas died there, having reputedly inspired the young Zimmerman to change his name to Bob Dylan.

Every room at the Chelsea tells its own story-not unlike The Overlook in Stephen King's The Shining. Sid Vicious met his death in one room, an episode recounted in detail by Rockets Redglare.

This is the first factual book on the building and features conversations with William S. Burroughs, Paul Bowles, Gerard Malanga, Victor Bockris, and others.

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Essentials of Hand Surgery by John Gray Seiler, ISBN 0781735858

Essentials of Hand Surgery is a complete, authoritative, practical guide to the evaluation and treatment of hand problems, prepared by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. This convenient, portable manual provides all the essential information that surgeons and physicians need, including details on hand anatomy, thorough instructions for physical examination of the hand, and step-by-step guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of all disorders and injuries. Also included are chapters on emergency room assessment, operating room setup, and postoperative care. The text is written in an easy-to-follow style and illustrated with 172 drawings, photographs, and radiographs. A Brandon-Hill recommended title. Essentials of Hand Surgery by John Gray Seiler, ISBN 0781735858
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Dream of the Blue Room

Set against the impressive landscape of the Yangtze River, "Dream of the Blue Room" explores the nature of friendship and the deep intimacy that often exists between young friends as they struggle toward adulthood. Dream of the Blue Room
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Voyage to the End of the Room

Far too set in her ways for someone her age, failed dancer turned graphic designer Oceane doesn't get out much. Luckily there's a lot you can do in your room these days... In this completely original, deliciously raunchy novel, Tibor Fischer returns to top form to give us a story of a woman searching the world in order to understand her past. Starting in the cramped confines of a South London apartment, Voyage to the End of the Room takes its funny (and foulmouthed) heroine to the nightclubs of Barcelona, the battle-fields of the Balkans, and a reckoning on the Micronesian island of Chuuk, shedding memories and finding answers along the way. Combining Fischer's trademark sardonic wit and offbeat imaginative flair, the result is a compelling page-turner that doubles as a darkly hilarious meditation on how and whether you can ever really know other people, the nature of evil, what is reality--and whether you can fake it. Voyage to the End of the Room
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The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne, ISBN 0140390057

A novel which deals with a decadent New England family and Holgrave, who rents a room in their seven-gabled house. The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne, ISBN 0140390057
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Light: Creative Lighting Solutions Inside and Out by Fay Sweet, ISBN 0715311816

Nothing affects the atmosphere and appearance of a room more readily than its lighting. A well-designed lighting scheme will give the flexibility to incorporate practical requirements, while adding the necessary ambience to complement existing decor. This room-by-room, illustrated guide gives comprehensive advice on lighting effects for specific areas and tasks, addressed in clear, expert language. Light: Creative Lighting Solutions Inside and Out by Fay Sweet, ISBN 0715311816
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Better Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book: Your Guide to Creating Beautiful Spaces by Better Homes and Gardens, ISBN 0696214016

For nearly 50 years, home decorators have turned to "Better Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book to transform their houses into warm, personal havens for their families. The tradition continues with this all-new edition. It's your personal guide to the styles, colors, textures, fabrics, wall and window treatments, flooring, lighting, and accessories that define today's interior design. More than 900 photographs, 100 illustrations, and friendly, informative text offer you ideas for every room in the house: the kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, bedrooms, guest room, kids' rooms, baths, home office, and even outdoor areas. A fun, insightful quiz helps you discover your unique style, while a showcase of 12 houses introduces you to a diversity of decorating approaches. In addition, there are useful tips on maximizing storage, arranging rooms, and accomplishing room makeovers. Easy-to-follow descriptions make projects and quick decorating solutions a snap. This updated classic... Better Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book: Your Guide to Creating Beautiful Spaces by Better Homes and Gardens, ISBN 0696214016
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh: The Complete Furniture, Furniture Design, and Interior Designs

The great Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (18681928) has come to be seen as one of the most influential early modern designers. Like Frank Lloyd Wright, whom he rivals in popularity today, Mackintosh viewed the design of furniture and interiors as a vital part of his architectural work. Today, original Mackintosh pieces are fabulously expensive, but reproductions and objects based on his design ideas are still wildly popular.
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House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski, ISBN 0375703764

Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command. Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth -- musicians, tattoo artists, programmers, strippers, environmentalists, and adrenaline junkies -- the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations,... Room House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski, ISBN 0375703764
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Art Deco Furniture: The French Designers by Alastair Duncan, ISBN 0500276609

In the early 20th century, the Art Deco movement created new standards in furniture design, architecture, and the decorative arts. This detailed study serves as both an essential reference book for collectors and a marvelous chronicle of one of the most exciting design movements in recent history. 376 illus. 80 in color. Room furniture Art Deco Furniture: The French Designers by Alastair Duncan, ISBN 0500276609 Nerve Center: Inside the White House Situation Room by Michael K. Bohn, ISBN 1574884387
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Roycroft: Furniture & Collectibles by Larry Koon, ISBN 1574323644

This book is the most comprehensive guide to ever be published on this subject. The Roycrofters produced illustrated hand-bound books, Mission-style furniture, lamps, metal ware of black iron, copper, and bronze, as well as glass, ceramics, and leather. The furniture was mostly oak with hand-forged hinges, handles, and decorative but functional hardware. Divided into three sections, this collector's guide features not only Roycroft furniture but also books and copper and leather craft items. Hundreds... Room furniture Roycroft: Furniture & Collectibles by Larry Koon, ISBN 1574323644
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By the Light of the Moon

Little Mouse is about to go to sleep when Mole tells Mother Mouse that the farmer is coming to plow the field and they could be hurt. Mother Mouse searches for a safe place for her baby to sleep, she tries digging a hole under the ground, but it's too dark. She then tries using an old nest high up in a tree but it's too wobbly. Finally as she gazes up at the soft light of the moon, she remembers the best place of all! Set against a spectacular sky of glittery stars and a flocked full moon, this inviting... Room
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