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Book: Michael Crichton's Timeline

In best-selling author Michael Crichton's new novel, the future meets the past. Scientists have discovered the secret to time travel, and a 21st-century historian uses this new technology to do some firsthand research for a "medieval-land" theme park. Unfortunately, he finds himself trapped between two warring factions. Looking for a history lesson along with a powerful hit of suspense? Strap yourself in for Crichton's latest stay-up-way-past-your-bedtime thrill ride.

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Book: David Baldacci's Saving Faith Save 50% In Saving Faith, David Baldacci, best-selling author of The Simple Truth, recounts the tale of a woman misfortunate enough to become entangled in a powerful government conspiracy. In order to help a friend, Faith Lockhart decides to reveal all she knows about CIA misdeeds during a secret meeting in the woods. But dark forces want to silence her, and when an assassin strikes, Faith and a sympathetic P.I. must flee D.C. for a romantic safe house.   Music: Looking Forward Save 30% As the new century approaches, legendary folk-rockers Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young have reunited to record their first studio album in more than ten years. Looking Forward features the band's trademark sound -- lively melodies sprinkled with a sense of optimism -- and finds a more mature CSN&Y harmonizing around a single mic on "Heartland," a tune that's sure to win over veteran fans and newcomers alike.   Also check out: An excerpt from Saving Faith More excerpts in our Reading Room   Also check out: Our Music department More music best sellers DVD: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Save 40% In this box-office smash, the lovable and perpetually randy Austin Powers (Mike Myers) returns for round two of his fight to save the world in the grooviest way possible. Powers teams with CIA superchick Felicity Shagwell (Heather Graham) to battle his nemesis, Dr. Evil (Myers again). But the not-so-good doctor has a new partner of his own, diminutive clone Mini-Me (Verne Troyer), who joins in the quest to steal Austin's shagadelic "mojo."   Kids' Book: Wings of an Artist Save 30% Celebrate National Children's Book Week with lively art by today's best kids' book artists. This beautiful collection features colorful paintings and drawings by 20 prominent children's illustrators and authors (including Maurice Sendak, Susan Jeffers, and Robert Sabuda), who describe the inspirations behind their work. Proceeds from Wings of an Artist benefit the Association for Library Service to Children.   Also check out: The Spy Who Shagged Me on VHS Other shagadelic titles   Also check out: An interview with Robert Sabuda Our Children's department

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