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The New Science of Rapid Change

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   59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot

   Richard Wiseman

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Recommended by Mike H, Powell's Books on Hawthorne

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Julyemarie, November 4, 2007 (view all comments by Julyemarie)
An excellent read! I could barely put it down! Funny, shocking, amazing writing. The newest addition to my all time favorites list!!

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tsukonik, June 11, 2007 (view all comments by tsukonik)
The quest is almost a cliche in the fantasy genre. Here's one that turns the whole idea onto its ear. In search of a salvation for a village, the heroes find horror, history, humor (laugh out loud funny), and the truth that there is more then just us, there can be justice. A great read.

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JCBunnell, March 12, 2007 (view all comments by JCBunnell)
Many people will tell you this book is exceptionally funny -- and they will be right. Many people will tell you that this book is exceptionally breathtaking -- and they will *also* be right. This is a novel that's one part old-fashioned bedtime story, one part utterly authentic Chinese folk tale, one part Saturday afternoon movie serial (think Indiana Jones crossed with Jackie Chan crossed with "Lord of the Rings" crossed with "The Sting"), and about nine parts sheer genius.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780345321381

Author:

Hughart, Barry

Publisher:

Del Rey Books

Location:

New York :

Subject:

General

Subject:

Fiction

Subject:

History

Subject:

Science Fiction - General

Subject:

China

Subject:

Fantasy

Subject:

Historical fiction

Subject:

Fantasy - General

Subject:

China History Fiction.

Subject:

Fantastic fiction

Series Volume:

C-3660

Publication Date:

April 1985

Binding:

Mass Market Paperbound

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

278

Dimensions:

6.92x4.25x.80 in. .31 lbs.