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For Mac or PC netbook or laptop owners who require an ultra-compact, high-performance external CD/DVD writer, the Samsung (SE-S084C/RSBN) External Slim DVD Writer is the obvious choice. Measuring less than an inch thick and weighing less than a pound, this USB-powered DVD writer offers superb portability and high-speed CD and DVD read and write functionality for both 8- and 12-centimeter disks. And with a sleek, glossy black surface design, the drive will complement any portable set-up. The External Slim DVD Writer At a Glance USB-powered; requires no bulky power adapter Up to 8X write speed for DVDs, and 24X write speed for CDs Less than an inch thick; weighs less than a pound Buffer Under Run technology allows for high-speed writing while you multi-task Includes Nero Software Suite A single USB cable is all you need to power the drive and write to DVD or CD. The manual eject button lets you remove disks even when the drive is powered off. View larger. The DVD writer’s compact size makes it the perfect portable accessory for both Mac and PC users. Ultra-Slim Design Ideal for Netbook Users Compatible with both Mac and PCs alike, the External Slim DVD Writer is designed specially for on-the-go netbook and laptop users. It weighs less than a pound and measures a mere 5.5 x 6.2 x .75 inches (WxLxH). It takes up about as much space as a few CD or DVD disks. The External Slim DVD Writer is USB powered, which means you don’t have to carry any cumbersome power adapters or cords. Simply plug the drive into an available USB port on your computer, and you’re ready to go. It also features an easy-access tray loading drive with a manual eject button, which allows you to eject your disks even when the drive is powered off. High-Performance, High-Speed Writing Abilities Thanks to the drive’s Buffer Under Run Technology, you won’t suffer buffer under-run, which occurs in high-speed writing when the speed is faster than the data t (more…)

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Two of Conrad’s BEST-KNOWN works—in a single volume In this pair of literary voyages into the inner self, Joseph Conrad has written two of the most chilling, disturbing, and noteworthy pieces of fiction of the twentieth century.

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Heart Of Darkness. The story of the civilized, enlightened Mr. Kurtz who embarks on a harrowing “night journey” into the savage heart of Africa, only to find his dark and evil soul. The Secret Sharer. The saga of a young, inexperienced skipper forced to decide the fate of a fugitive sailor who killed a man in self-defense. As he faces his first moral test the skipper discovers a terrifying truth — and comes face to face with the secret itself. Heart Of Darkness and The Secret Sharer draw on actual events and people that Conrad met or heard about during his many far-flung travels. In portraying men whose incredible journeys on land and at sea are also symbolic voyages into their own mysterious depths, these two masterful works give credence to Conrad’s acclaim as a major psychological writer.
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Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart into the paths of life. Shepherding a Child’s Heart gives fresh biblical approaches to child rearing.
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A hard-nosed scientist shows us his secrets for successfully cleaning the rusting arteries of so many patients. — Mehmet Oz, M.D, coauthor of You: The Owner’s Manual and You: On a DietDr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., is certainly the father (and the mother) of the now proven hypothesis that you can reverse severe arterial disease… even if you only want to try this plan five days a week, this book is a must purchase. — Michael Roizen, M.D., coauthor of YOU: The Owner’s Manual and You: On a DietOne of the most outstanding projects in health research of the past century. It’s relevant, it’s caring, it’s innovative, it’s extremely well executed and it’s very, very useful. — T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China StudyPioneering research demonstrating that the progression of even severe coronary heart disease can often be reversed by making changes in diet and lifestyle. — Dean Ornish, M.D., founder, president, and director of Preventive Medicine Research Institute and author of Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease
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“Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., proved that changes in diet (and that alone) causes radical changes in the age and disease of your arteries-and that you can make your arteries much younger.” -Michael F. Roizen, M.D. coauthor of YOU: The Owner’s Manual

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If Christian men are going to change from a pitiful, wimpy bunch of “really nice guys” to men who are made in the image of God, they must reexamine their preconceptions about who God is and recover their true “wild” hearts, writes bestselling author John Eldredge in Wild at Heart: Discovering a Life of Passion, Freedom, and Adventure. Eldredge throws down the gauntlet–men are bored; they fear risk, they refuse to pay attention to their deepest desires. He challenges Christian men to return to authentic masculinity without resorting to a “macho man” mentality. Men often seek validation in venues such as work, or in the conquest of women, Eldredge observes. He urges men to take time out and come to grips with the “secret longings” of their hearts. Although the book succeeds best in its slant toward a male audience, it also strives to help women understand the implications of authentic masculinity in their relationships with men. Eldredge frames the book around his outdoor experiences and appealing anecdotes about his family, sprinkling the text with touches of humor and overlying everything with heartfelt passion. Even as he mixes eclectic ideas about masculinity from popular movies such as Braveheart with classic words from Oswald Chambers, and lyrics from the Dixie Chicks with stories from the Bible, he points to only one answer for men searching for their true wildness of heart. Writes Eldredge, “The only way to live in this adventure … with all its danger and unpredictability and immensely high stakes … is in an ongoing, intimate relationship with God.” –Cindy Crosby
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Helping men rediscover their masculine heart, this guide to understanding Christian manhood and Christian men offers a refreshing break from the chorus of voices urging men to be more responsible, reliable, dutiful… and dead. God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply (more…)

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Hope Dunne is one of the best photographers in the world, so naturally National Book Award winner Finn O’Neill wants her to do the portrait for his next book cover. Hope goes to London, expecting a photo shoot that lasts a couple of days, tops, but soon succumbs to Finn’s devilish good looks and endless charm. The trip to love is short, and Finn soon talks Hope into staying at his Irish family’s ancestral home. But Ireland isn’t the paradise Hope imagined. Discovering that Finn has told her one untruth after another, Hope has to accept that he is a sociopathic liar. To make things worse, Finn’s thoughtful attentions turn to obsession, and he flies into jealous rages with little or no provocation. Hope knows things could be dangerous in Finn’s country mansion, that she should break free, but he has snared her with good times and great sex. Hope and Finn each have the sort of emotionally packed backstory Steel’s readers expect, while the isolated-woman-in-danger theme gives the novel a modern gothic feel. Steel’s fans will be delighted by this story of a woman seduced by a man who is too good to be true. –Shelley Mosley

In a spellbinding blend of suspense and human drama, Danielle Steel tells a powerful and unusual story of one woman’s journey from darkness into light, as she fights to escape a mesmerizing sociopath who holds her in his thrall….Hope Dunne has carved out a name for herself as a top photographer, known the joys of marriage and motherhood, and the heartbreak of loss. In her chic SoHo loft, Hope is content with her life, finding serenity and beauty through the lens of her camera. She isn’t looking for a man or excitement. But these things find her when she accepts a last- minute assignment to fly to London at Christmas and photograph one of the world’s most celebrated writers—an Irish-American author known for novels of thrilling literary darkness. To Hope’s surprise (more…)

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“Puts the emphasis where it belongs—on Ann Wilson’s voice.”  —The Oregonian”Pushed along with extensive quotes from most of the key players, alternating with a mixed bag of facts, figures, tidbits and whatnot, [this book] is the most authoritative tome out there on Heart.”  —Vintagerock.com”Crammed with tons of previously unseen images, Heart: In the Studio lives up to its title . . . it lends a greater understanding of the inner workings of a successful rock & roll outfit.”  —FMQB Magazine

Profiling one of the most popular and enduring female-fronted hard rock bands in rock ‘n’ roll, this book offers a backstage pass to the writing and recording of all of Heart’s hit albums and smash singles. Featuring exclusive interviews with band leaders Ann and Nancy Wilson, this rock history also includes insights from longtime guitarist Howard Leese, as well as interviews with the producers who helped craft Heart’s hits, including Mike Flicker, Ron Nevison, Keith Olsen, and Ritchie Zito.

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