Books unmasked

Happy Halloween! Here’s a puzzle for you — how many of these books can you identify without their costumes, er, dust jackets? Some should be easy, others maybe not so much: (click the image to make it bigger) Other nifty undercover embellishments, which didn’t make the puzzle matrix for obvious reasons: Some cover decorations, like those on Number the Stars , Beauty , The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus , Diamond Willow , and The Castle in the Attic are embossed without foil or color, and don’t photograph worth a darn. Check ‘em out! And next time you’ve got your hands on a nice new hardcover, don’t be too shy to peep under its knickers.

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Books unmasked

 Post-It countdown

I hereby retire the [first draft] Revise-O-Meter with the following stats: Chapter standings: Chapter 1: 100 Chapter 2: 100 Chapter 3: 100 Chapter 4: 85 Chapter 5: 100 Chapter 6: 100 Chapter 7: 100 Chapter 8: 85 Chapter 9: 85 Chapter 10: 85 Chapter 11: 95 Chapter 12: 80 Chapter 13: 95 Chapter 14: 100 Chapter 15: 100 Chapter 16: 100 Chapter 17: 100 Chapter 18: 85 Chapter 19: 95 Chapter 20: 100 Chapter 21: 85 Chapter 22: 90 Chapter 23: 80 Chapter 24: 85 Chapter 25: 90 Chapter 26: 80 Chapter 27: 80 Chapter 28: 95 Chapter 29: 90 Chapter 30: 90 Chapter 31: 90 Chapter 32: 90 Chapter 33: 90 Chapter 34: 85 Chapter 35: 85 Chapter 36: 85 Chapter 37: 85 Chapter 38: 90 Chapter 39: 75 Chapter 40: 75 Chapter 41: 70 Chapter 42: 80 Chapter 43: 85 Chapter 44: 25 Chapter 45: 25 Chapter 46: 85 Chapter 47: 45 Chapter 48: 80 Afterword : 100 For a grand total of 4200 out of 4900 possible points 85.71% overall satisfaction GOAL: 85% (or better) overall satisfaction (Achieved…uh…sometime in early September) Eventually I may reinstate the Revise-O-Meter for another draft, but for now progress shall be measured via a Post-It countdown: Opening Standings: Red: 22 Orange: 38 Yellow: 21 Green: 10 Blue: 39 (click here in case you missed the visuals and color-codes) Yesterday, I peeled off 35 flags. We’ll see what kind of numbers I pull now that I’ve demolished 50% of the “easy” ones right off the bat.

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 THE MOORCHILD, by Eloise McGraw

THE MOORCHILD by Eloise McGraw (McElderry/Simon & Schuster) It takes a special kind of aplomb to make a reader fall for a sharp-edged character, and I can’t remember the last time anyone carried it off as well as Eloise McGraw. With a personality palpable as burlap, Saaski the changeling somehow comes across as lovable as she is fierce, even as she tumbles and blunders through a life that seems utterly foreign to her. The fantasy is just the way I like it – grounded in a robust old world setting that makes fairy folk seem matter-of-fact as moor grass.

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 Order personalized chocolate for your Company or event

www.corporategiftsboston.com We are happy to have found a great supplier for personalized candy, whether by a candy wrapper with your logo imprinted or by imprinting your logo on actual chocolate bars or coins, Even Hershies kisses can have your company or event slogan’s on the bottom of the candy! With the Chocolate Mint truffles , golden foil wrapper then covered in Logo wrapper, even add a message to the reverse. Very traditional and classy. In this economy, even a bagged or boxed handful of candy can be an appreciate gift without breaking the Bank.

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 THN.com Blog: Atlantic University Sport jersey rankings

Not included in our summer tournament, we nevertheless rank the best sweaters from Canada’s eastern university circuit. – The Canadian Interuniversity Sport – the Great White North’s NCAA equivalent – is home to some great jerseys and will always hold a special place in my heart as I covered the University of Western Ontario Mustangs men’s and women’s teams throughout my days at the school

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 Kona Coffee Steak Rub and Kona Coffee Crusted Sirloin Steak Recipe

Seems like coffee steak rubs are the new trendy thing as people constantly invent more ways to incorporate coffee, especially Kona coffee into delicious recipes. The following recipe is for a Kona coffee crusted sirloin steak, with the Kona coffee steak rub that goes on it and some steak butter to top it off. Kona Coffee-Crusted Sirloin Steak Serves 1   10 oz

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 Enter to Win Hilton Grand Vacations Getaway to Hawaii

Enter to win this awesome Hilton Grand Vacations sweepstakes where 1st prize is a getaway to Hawaii, 2nd prize a trip to Las Vegas, and 3rd prize is a vacation to Orlando. All winning prize holders will receive 6 days and 5 nights for 2, round trip airfare, and $1,000 in spending money

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 Bridal Ideas for Popular Cheap Hawaiian Wedding Favors from Hawaii

It is summer and we are in full swing with the summer wedding season. Brides from across the country have been ordering inexpensive Hawaiian wedding favors from us for their Hawaiian bridal showers, Hawaiian wedding gifts, and Hawaiian wedding reception favors, post Hawaiian honeymoon wedding parties, and also Hawaiian Wedding anniversaries. The following are some inexpensive Bridal ideas for cheap wedding favors with a Hawaii theme, that make it easy to stay within your budget and offer quality products at the same time

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 Enter the King’s Hawaiian Sweepstakes Now

Growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii, a favorite treat was dining at King's Bakery and Coffee Shop on South King Street, and bringing home fresh round loaves of Hawaiian Portuguese Sweet Bread. The bakery was closed in 1993 and the operation moved to California, where they were able to expand to become a wholesaler of their breads to supermarkets across the country.

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 Enter the Family First Sweepstakes to Hawaii

This is a wonderful Hawaiian sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii for your whole family. It just started this month and runs all the way till December 31, 2010 with one entry per family. The Grand Prize is a 10 day Hawaiian Vacation for up to four people.

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Enter the Family First Sweepstakes to Hawaii

 Win a Trip for Two to Hilo Hawaii

The makers of o.b. tampons are sponsoring a new sweepstakes called, “one small vote, one mighty impact.” All you have to do is cast your vote for the sustainable cause you believe in the the most, and you could win an Earth friendly getaway to Hawaii! Grand Prize Earth Friendly Getaway to the Big Island Trip for two (2) to Hilo, Hawaii via roundtrip coach-class 5 nights accommodations at the Mauna Lani Resort Rental car for length of stay (you will need it to drive from Hilo to the Kona side where the Mauna Lani Resort is located) $1,000.00 American Express Gift Card for spending money Enter Big Island Getaway now, this contest ends on June 30,2009 See official rules here

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 The Tuck box – Student Care package

www.corporategiftsboston.com The Tuck Box Show your child that you are thinking of them, missing them or celebrating an absent birthday by sending some of their favorite treats. Maybe send a regular pack! We are happy to set up a regular pack at your price point and inclusions for your child at college or boarding school. Pay regularly or upfront and if you prefer to add some personal items, let us know! We will use storage containers so that they can be used afterwards, and some are even collapsible.

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 Kauai Sweepstakes – Win a Family Trip to Kauai

We found a wonderful Hawaii sweepstakes contest that is not just for you and a guest, but for you and 3 other people! This Kauai sweepstakes is sponsored by Islands Magazine. Kauai Sweepstakes Grand Prize: 5-night stay for a family of four in an ocean view 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo fully equipped with kitchen, private lanai, and maid service, Epicuren Discovery prize package of specialty spa products. approx

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Kauai Sweepstakes – Win a Family Trip to Kauai

 Say Aloha to an Unforgettable Hawaii Vacation

To all my blog subscribers, this is a great Hawaiian sweepstakes but you have to enter NOW! Entry deadline is on March 28, in 6 days. A vacation to Hawaii offers up sun, sand, and the opportunity to experience an unforgettable culture not found anywhere else

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 Smile When You Think of Winning a Trip to Maui

Smile when you think of winning a trip to Maui, and it may become true! The HVCB or Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is sponsoring a new contest to Hawaii appropriately named, “Thousand Reasons to Smile”. To participate, all you have to do is upload a smiling picture of your face to their site and you could win a free trip to Hawaii–to the beautiful island of Maui. Maui Sweepstakes Grand Prize Includes: 80,000 Hawaiian Miles (From Hawaiian Air Mileage Program) 5 days and 4 nights standard hotel accommodations at the Sheraton Maui for winner and their guest Helicopter tour for 2 on Maui.

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 Ship Hawaiian Gifts to APO, FPO, and PO Boxes

The first time someone wrote an APO address for me to ship to, I had to check with my local post office because I didn't know what it was. In case you also don't know what an APO address, FPO address or PO box address is, the following is a short explanation

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 New Kona Coffee Club–Monthly Coffee Delivery Program Plan

Indulge in an affordable and convenient necessity–great tasting coffee to start your day right! By joining our Kona Coffee Club program, you will receive a bag of authentic 100% pure Kona coffee automatically shipped every month (or every other month) to your doorstep, direct from the Big Island, Hawaii. Choose from our 3 month Kona coffee delivery plan , or 6 month Kona coffee delivery plan, or 1 year annual Kona coffee delivery plan with free shipping to the mainland. We know you are busy so we have made it convenient as possible to ensure that you receive a dependable supply of gourmet Kona coffee every month for yourself or as a gift to a family member, friend, business associate, or for a happy occasion gift such as a birthday or holiday gift.

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 Win a Hawaii Vacation Sweepstakes from Win Free Sweepstakes

This is an easy Hawaii sweepstakes to enter, but the catch is that by submitting your information, you will receive “special offers from selected third parties” so I recommend that you use a free email account, in case you get too many “offers.” It does not say when this contest expires so I am assuming it may be an ongoing contest. By submitting the form above, you are accepting terms and you will be automatically entered into the Win Free Sweepstakes $10,000 cash prize drawing

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 Hawaiian Valentine’s Day Gifts and Gift Ideas from Hawaii

Valentine’s Day is less than 2 weeks away–February 14. This year, if you are planning to give your Valentine or lucky someone flowers and chocolate candy, why not change it up with a tropical twist? At HawaiiVacationGifts.com and Double Brush we have a wide assortment of fresh Hawaiian flower bouquets and Hawaiian leis made with flowers grown on the Big Island of Hawaii

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 Win a Trip to Maui for Four and Meet Oprah’s Trainer

Wow, this is a great Maui sweepstakes sponsored by Silk Light, manufacturers of a soy milk beverage. You could win a trip for four to the island of Maui in Hawaii where you will receive the “Best Life” treatment from Silk. Your trip includes air transportation, luxury hotel accommodations, spa indulgences, fine dinging, and $5000.00 spending money! To top it all off, you will get a personal consultation with Bob Greene–Oprah's trainer and author of the Best Life book series–so you are sure to return home inspired

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