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	<title>Useful Stuff About Traveling &#187; Books</title>
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		<title>Book: The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nutrition is never more critical than during pregnancy. What you choose to put on your plate affects you and your baby’s health not just in utero but for years to come. However, many nutritional guidelines for pregnancy are complex, confusing, and offer an uninspiring list of things to eat for the next nine months.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/link/3187/1"></a> <a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/The_100_Healthiest_Foods_to_Eat_During_Pregnancy_The_Surprising_Unbiased_Truth_about_Foods_You_Should_be_Eating_During_Pregnancy_but_Probably_Aren_8217_t/3187/2"><img class="alignright" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41tDlscpN9L._SL75_.jpg" alt="" width="84" height="104" />The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy: The Surprising Unbiased Truth about Foods You Should be Eating During Pregnancy but Probably Aren&#8217;t</a></p>
<p><strong>Product Description</strong></p>
<p>Eat the best foods for your baby’s development!</p>
<p>Nutrition is never more critical than during pregnancy. What you choose to put on your plate affects you and your baby’s health not just in utero but for years to come. However, many nutritional guidelines for pregnancy are complex, confusing, and offer an uninspiring list of things to eat for the next nine months.</p>
<p>Backed up by the latest nutritional research, this guide debunks pregnancy food myths and uncovers a number of surprising food choices that are superfoods for expectant mothers which supply enough <a href="http://pregnancyvitamins.net/">pregnancy vitamins.</a></p>
<p>This one-of-a-kind nutrition reference guide is also packed with helpful quick-reference charts and sidebars, highlighting healthy (but no less delicious!) substitutes for commonly craved foods like ice cream and potato chips. You’ll also discover the most up-to-date research regarding pregnancy dilemmas, such as how to get more <a class="zem_slink" title="Omega-3 fatty acid" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid">omega-3s</a> from fish in your diet while avoiding mercury. It’s pregnancy nutrition made easy!</p>
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		<title>Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having a eleven years son makes me think about the new phase I will be going through: being the mother of an adolescence. There are already a few sign of body changes like hair and blackheads on his nose. I am already thinking about searching for blackhead treatments and he only is eleven years, what [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having a eleven years son makes me think about the new phase I will be going through: being the mother of an adolescence. There are already a few sign of body changes like hair and blackheads on his nose. I am already thinking about searching for <a href="http://www.blackheadstreatment.net/">blackhead treatments</a> and he only is eleven years, what will I be doing when he is thirteen?</p>
<p>I am already trying to educate myself so I start looking for some book about adolescence. Here is one of those I found.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/link/2732/2"><img class="alignright" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51uK2-ckBnL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" alt="Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Product Description</strong></span></p>
<p>Imagine life without drama, meltdowns, and power struggles<br />
From celebrity parents to everyday moms and pops, single parents to grandparents, most of us know what to do when our kids behave. But let&#8217;s face it: family life can get downright crazy, and it&#8217;s at those moments that we most need to keep our cool.</p>
<p><a class="zem_slink" title="Family therapy" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_therapy">Family therapist</a> Susan Stiffelman has shown thousands of parents how to be the cool, confident &#8220;Captain of the ship&#8221; in their children&#8217;s lives. Based on her successful practice and packed with real-life stories, Susan shares proven strategies and crystal clear insights to motivate kids to cooperate and connect. <a class="zem_slink" title="Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected" rel="amazon" href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/Parenting_without_Power_Struggles/2732/4">Parenting without Power Struggles</a> is an extraordinary guidebook for transforming your day-to-day parenting life.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll discover how to:<br />
• Transform frustration and aggression into adaptation and cooperation<br />
• Keep your cool when your kids push your buttons, talk back or refuse to &#8220;play nice&#8221;<br />
• Nourish deep attachment with young and older kids<br />
• Help your ADD&#8217;ish child survive and thrive, even if you’re ADD&#8217;ish yourself<br />
• Inoculate your kids from negative thinking and peer pressure that lead to anger, anxiety, depression, or behavior issues<br />
• Help children manage the emotional challenges of divorce</p></blockquote>
<p>I think this will be an excellent book for me to start learning teen stuff.</p>
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		<title>Book: Younger Next Year</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/09/22/book-younger-next-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy &#8211; Until You&#8217;re 80 and Beyond is a book that most men will like. Men are (almost) always obsessed with their body, their muscles, their image that&#8217;s why, sometimes when I go to a medical store I hear a man asking: &#8220;Can you recommend me the best [...]
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<p><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/Younger_Next_Year_Live_Strong_Fit_and_Sexy_8211_Until_You_8217_re_80_and_Beyond/2748/2">Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy &#8211; Until You&#8217;re 80 and Beyond</a> is a book that most men will like.</p>
<p>Men are (almost) always obsessed with their body, their muscles, their image that&#8217;s why, sometimes when I go to a medical store I hear a man asking: &#8220;Can you recommend me the <a href="http://www.mensvitamins.net/">best vitamins for men</a>? I want to get fit and lose some weight.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>So this book explains men what they can do to keep their body in shape.<br />
Of all the anti-aging books I&#8217;ve seen, this is one of most laid back and entertaining. It&#8217;s written by two guys. Harry, the doctor, covers the science aspects of aging, while the other guy, Chris, talks about applying the info.</p>
<p>The book is centered around &#8220;Harry&#8217;s Rules.&#8221; These are seven rules for the reader to follow. They include such things as &#8220;Quit eating crap&#8221; or &#8220;Exercise six days a week for the rest of your life.&#8221; While they might seem to be basic pieces of information, they are sound advice and have some science behind them.</p>
<p>All-in-all, I found this to be a very informative and amusing book and I&#8217;d recommend it to anyone who is looking for a book on aging. The realistic key here is not to go into things thinking you&#8217;re going to STOP the aging process, rather think of SLOWING DOWN the aging process.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Book: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/09/19/book-how-to-cook-everything-vegetarian-simple-meatless-recipes-for-great-food/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for some tasty vegetarian recipes? Then you should have the book How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food. Here is a sneak pick. Spinach with Chiles 4 servings Time: 20 minutes A simple, flavorful preparation that can be cooked slowly or quickly, with or without liquid (see the [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/link/2721/1"><img class="alignright" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51kXCsbun9L._SL160_.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="160" /></a>Are you looking for some tasty vegetarian recipes? Then you should have the book <a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/How_to_Cook_Everything_Vegetarian_Simple_Meatless_Recipes_for_Great_Food/2721/2">How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food</a>. Here is a sneak pick.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Spinach with Chiles</strong></span></span></h2>
<p>4 servings<br />
Time: 20 minutes</p>
<p>A simple, flavorful preparation that can be cooked slowly or quickly, with or without liquid (see the variation).</p>
<p>Ingredients<br />
2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn<br />
2 dried red chiles, or to taste<br />
5 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste<br />
1 pound spinach, well washed, large stems removed<br />
Salt and freshly ground <a class="zem_slink" title="Black pepper" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper">black pepper</a><br />
Other vegetables you can use: almost any greens, chopped, though most will take a little longer to cook.</p>
<p><strong>Instructions</strong><br />
1. Put the oil in a large skillet or casserole over medium heat. When hot, add the chiles and garlic and cook until they sizzle, just 30 seconds or so.</p>
<p>2. Raise the heat to medium-high, then stir in the spinach and about 1/4 cup water (or stock). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve hot or warm.</p>
<p>What do you think? Tasty right? With a recipe like this who needs to buy the <a href="http://fatburnersupplements.org/">best fat burner supplements</a>? But there is more. Check the following variations.</p>
<p><strong>Variations</strong><br />
Spinach with Chiles and Coconut Milk: Like spicy, vegan creamed spinach, nice with a teaspoon of <a class="zem_slink" title="Curry powder" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_powder">curry powder</a>, added with the chiles and garlic: Step 1 remains the same. In Step 2, use 1 cup <a class="zem_slink" title="Coconut milk" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_milk">coconut milk</a> in place of the water. Cook slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is very soft and tender and the liquid almost evaporated.</p>
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		<title>Love Reading is an Ocean of Books</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/09/01/love-reading-is-an-ocean-of-books/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things I regret not doing anymore is reading a book before going to sleep. Since I started being online most of my free time, I just don&#8217;t feel like grabbing a book and read. I love reading but it seems I always have something to check online. The last book I read [...]
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<p>One of the things I regret not doing anymore is reading a book before going to sleep. Since I started being online most of my free time, I just don&#8217;t feel like grabbing a book and read. I love reading but it seems I always have something to check online.</p>
<p>The last book I read was <a href="http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/9780593055045/isbn/Angels-and-Demons-by-Dan-Brown.html" target="_blank">Angels &amp; Demons</a> from Dan Brown. I remember so well because it was an excellent book, one of those we just wake up at 4 am just to read a few more pages. I love suspense and a book can give us something a book can&#8217;t: details. Now, how can we tell that a particular book will have a good story? You can read the summary of the story but sometimes it isn&#8217;t enough.</p>
<p>Most people like to take a sneak peak to some pages of the book to confirm if it seems an interesting book to read. If you are on of those people I have the right website for you.</p>
<p>Useful Stuff wants to let you know about I <a href="http://www.lovereading.co.uk/" target="_blank">Love Reading</a> website. It is a huge website where you will dive into a ocean of book. One of the features is that you can read an extract of the featured books. You can even download the extract, print it and read it when you feel like.</p>
<p>There are so many wonderful features that I can number them all here but here are a few more:</p>
<ul>
<li>Email Newsletters about newly published books in your favourite categories</li>
<li>Free Opening Extracts so you can browse each book</li>
<li>Reviews by book expert Sarah Broadhurst</li>
<li>Like-for-Like recommendations for discovering new authors</li>
<li><strong>At least a 25% discount on every book</strong></li>
<li>Compare Book Prices to find the cheapest place to buy</li>
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<p>For book lovers this website is the <strong>book paradise</strong>.</p>
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		<title>The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/08/15/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/link/2527/1"><img class="alignright" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51v0byy2OhL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" alt="The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" width="300" height="300" /></a>Since I started watching <a class="zem_slink" title="Miami Ink" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Ink">Miami Ink</a> and LA Ink on cable TV I&#8217;ve been fascinated with tattoos.  I always related tattoos with prisoners, gang members, drug consumers, but now I realize I was totally wrong. Anyone can have a tattoo without looking &#8220;wrong&#8221;. Whether we wear <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/designer/fendi">Fendi</a> or Zara clothes we always look great with a tattoo.</p>
<p>I found this book in Amazon and it caught my eye because of the tattoo mention. I&#8217;m sure this book is interesting&#8230;it has a dragon tattoo in it. <img src='http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<blockquote><p>Amazon Best of the Month, September 2008: Once you start <a class="zem_slink" title="The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage)" rel="amazon" href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/The_Girl_with_the_Dragon_Tattoo/2527/4">The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</a>, there&#8217;s no turning back. This debut thriller&#8211;the first in a trilogy from the late Stieg Larsson&#8211;is a serious page-turner rivaling the best of Charlie Huston and Michael Connelly. Mikael Blomkvist, a once-respected financial journalist, watches his professional life rapidly crumble around him. Prospects appear bleak until an unexpected (and unsettling) offer to resurrect his name is extended by an old-school titan of Swedish industry. The catch&#8211;and there&#8217;s always a catch&#8211;is that Blomkvist must first spend a year researching a mysterious disappearance that has remained unsolved for nearly four decades. With few other options, he accepts and enlists the help of investigator Lisbeth Salander, a misunderstood genius with a cache of authority issues. Little is as it seems in Larsson&#8217;s novel, but there is at least one constant: you really don&#8217;t want to mess with the girl with the dragon tattoo. &#8211;Dave Callanan</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Books: Discovering Old Board Games</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/07/31/books-discovering-old-board-games/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is an interesting book showing how you can spend hours playing ancient games.

This book contains descriptions of sixty board games, drawn from an immense range of history - from 3000 BC through to the turn of the nineteenth century.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/link/2312/1"><img style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 150px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41dKGUgIWIL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" alt="Discovering Old Board Games (Shire Discovering)" /></a>Here is an interesting book showing how you can spend hours playing ancient games.</p>
<p>This book contains descriptions of sixty board games, drawn from an immense range of history &#8211; from 3000 BC through to the turn of the nineteenth century. Accounts of these games have been gleaned from archaeological reports, traveler&#8217;s tales, anthropological studies and foreign-language accounts of games, translated into English for the first time.</p>
<p>Using the detailed text and fifty-nine diagrams it is possible for the reader to construct their own boards and pieces and enjoy hours of play.</p>
<p>Perfect for toy and game collectors, this book can also bring something different to family occasions &#8211; instead of the usual board games, why not play a number game that was once popular among the intelligentsia of the middle ages?</p>
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		<title>The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book: Everything You Need to Know to Fix, Maintain and Get the Most Our of Your Bike</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/07/27/the-complete-do-it-yourself-bike-book-everything-you-need-to-know-to-fix-maintain-and-get-the-most-our-of-your-bike/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mel Allwood covers every area of bike maintenance and repair using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike. Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, offering assistance and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that you may encounter — from the simple [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/link/2078/1"><img style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 150px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Nz0DgIdVL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" alt="The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book: Everything You Need to Know to Fix, Maintain and Get the Most Our of Your Bike" /></a>Mel Allwood covers every area of bike maintenance and repair using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike.</p>
<p>Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, offering assistance and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that you may encounter — from the simple to complex, such as the tools you need for emergency on-the-road repair, overhauling troublesome pedals, and more.</p>
<p>Useful short cuts and hints for all kinds of repairs will equip you with the know-how to prevent expensive and time-consuming trips to bike shops.</p>
<p><strong>The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book </strong>provides you with practical information to help you save money and get the most out of your bike, plus other advice that will make you feel safer and surer on the road, including: <a title="More at Amazon" href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/_click_for_more_information_/2078/2">(click for more information)</a><br />
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		<title>Kindle Wireless Reading Device</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/07/01/kindle-wireless-reading-device/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 6&#8243; Display, White, 3G Works Globally &#8211; Latest Generation Product Description: Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required [...]
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<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 220px"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kindle_2_-_Front.jpg"><img title="The Amazon Kindle 2" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Kindle_2_-_Front.jpg/300px-Kindle_2_-_Front.jpg" alt="The Amazon Kindle 2" width="210" height="272" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Image via Wikipedia</p></div>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/_Kindle_Wireless_Reading_Device_Free_3G_6_8243_Display_White_3G_Works_Globally_8211_Latest_Generation/1686/2"> Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 6&#8243; Display, White, 3G Works Globally &#8211; Latest Generation</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=usefulfunstuff-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0015T963C" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /><br />
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<p><strong>Product Description</strong>:</p>
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<li> <strong>Slim</strong>:  Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight</strong>: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback</li>
<li><strong>Books in Under 60 Seconds</strong>: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required</li>
<li><strong>3G Wireless</strong>: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots</li>
<li><strong>Global Coverage</strong>: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. See details. Check wireless coverage map.</li>
<li><strong>Paper-Like Displa</strong>y: Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight</li>
<li><strong>Carry Your Librar</strong>y: Holds up to 1,500 books</li>
<li><strong>Long Battery Life</strong>: Read for up to one week on a single charge with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks.</li>
<li><strong>Social Networks</strong>: Share your passion for reading with friends and family by posting favorite passages to Twitter and Facebook directly from your Kindle</li>
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		<title>Book: The Best in Tent Camping: New England: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos</title>
		<link>http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/2010/06/15/book-the-best-in-tent-camping-new-england/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New England has long been known for its rich history and for the stunning diversity of its natural wonders: Vermont&#8217;s dense forests, Maine&#8217;s rocky shores, and Long Island Sound&#8217;s untouched marshes, to name just a few. This guide assists tent campers in their journey of discovery among these beautiful sites, detailing campgrounds in Maine, New [...]
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From the Back Cover</strong><br />
If you subscribe to the opinion that televisions, Japanese lanterns, and electric guitars are not essential camping equipment, The Best in Test Camping should be your constant companion.   The Best in Test Camping: New England is a guidebook for tent campers who like quiet, scenic, and serene campsites. It&#8217;s the perfect resource if you blanch at the thou <a title="More at Amazon" href="http://www.usefulstuffblog.com/go/_more_8230_/1584/2">(more&#8230;)</a></p>
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