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Paula Pryke is acclaimed for creating innovative and bold floral designs for memorable events and special occasions. In her latest book, she demonstrates that the same ideas and techniques she uses fo
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A best-selling author presents a companion to his PBS series The Brain With Dr. David Eagleman, in which he delivers the dramatic story of the brain's role in creating our experience of the world. Tou
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