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Position of the day playbook

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:00:30 +0000

Some things were meant to be tried at home. Here’s a position per day for the whole calendar year – complete with details; and no room (or furniture) has been spared when compiling this playbook. Rocking chairs & pull-up bars make the list, as well as the good ol’ fashioned bed. Did we mention the detailed illustrations?

Position of the Day Playboook at UO ($13)

Amazon Kindle: International Version

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:59:20 +0000

We’ll have to admit that we were skeptical about the Amazon Kindle at first. But after taking the plunge and actually using one – we’re sold. It’s as thin as most magazines and weighs less than a paperback—but can hold 1,500 books. A special electronic-ink screen looks and reads like real paper with no glare (even in bright sunlight). Today Amazon announced the international version is available for pre-order. We think it’s worth checking out; more info after the link.

With this new Kindle, you can receive your books, newspapers, and magazines wirelessly while at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Whether you’re in New York, Paris, São Paulo, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo, or Sydney, you can think of a book and be reading it in less than 60 seconds. And because it uses the same signal as a cell phone, you never need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. It just works. No monthly wireless bills and no yearly contracts; no software to install, and no syncing required.

The U.S. Kindle Store has more than 350,000 books, including 107 of 112 New York Times bestsellers, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs.

Yep – you can read Swank City on your Kindle! What’s not to love?

Amazon Kindle ($259)
Amazon Kindle International ($279)

Glamourpuss: The Enchanting World of Kitty Wigs

Editor — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:08:58 +0000

Nothing brightens our day more than seeing animals in costume. The Kitty Wig craze sprung from the feverish imagination of Julie Jackson and her purring partner in crime has swept the globe. Glamourpuss presents 60 stylish portraits showcasing furry models in the most fetching custom-made cat wigs ever created.

The chic felines in this delightfully odd book answer the age-old question: what on earth do cats do all day? Make no bones about it these utterly fashionable minxes are the hottest pet trend since cats in hats!

Julie Jackson is the creator of Kitty Wigs and kittywigs.com, the online shop for discerning cat owners around the world.

Leather-bound & Monogramed American Bar Book

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:23:55 +0000

Mix drinks like a pro. The the original version exudes class; the deep maroon cover and the black binding make it worth having simply for style points. This new leather-bound version of the classic mixology book includes 500 drink recipes and the history and background of just about everything drinking related. American Bar is an invaluable fountain of cocktail knowledge, interspersed with Charles Schumann’s own advice.

Leather-bound American Bar by Charles Schumann ($85)
Original Version at Amazon ($20)