Luxurious Art Books for Less

A beautiful book makes the perfect gift. This season make a statement without breaking the bank. Save up to 37% on our handpicked selection of this season's most-desired luxury arts and photography books. Go ahead and splurge on the wrapping paper.

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The Best Books of 2008

What election? What financial meltdown? The books we loved best in 2008 told us instead about chaste vampires, intuitive canines, demon-haunted former presidents, and, in The Northern Clemency, our choice for the best book of the year, Sheffield, England, in 1974. You'll find all of our editors' picks and customers' favorites in dozens of categories (including the best book covers and videos) in our Best of 2008 Store:

• Editors' Picks: Top 100 | Cooking, Food & Wine | Picture Books | Much More
• Customers' Favorites: Top 100 Bestsellers | Mystery & Thrillers | Business & Investing | Much More

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Key Resources for Microsoft Developers

Check out top books on the newest Microsoft technologies from authors featured at the recent Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles.

Timely Buzz on Books You Love

So many great reads, so little time. Find your next favorite with our picks for the best new and upcoming releases, and get the scoop on sales and deals. Sign up for monthly e-mail updates on:

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Harvard Business Press

From the latest thought on management, global competition, and marketing to reprints of classic HBR articles, Harvard Business Press has the information you need on your journey from the cubicle to the corner office. The latest additions include A Sense of Urgency by leadership guru John Kotter and an updated and expanded edition of Michael E. Porter's classic, On Competition.

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Going Somewhere?

Now you can leave your printed books at home. Amazon Upgrade makes it easy to read your favorite travel guides from any Internet-connected computer, meaning your book is always with you. Packing has never been easier.

Macintosh Magic

More fun than a rabbit in a hat, your favorite detailed Missing Manuals like Mac OS X Leopard, Switching to the Mac, and Office 2008 for Macintosh will get you up to speed faster than you can say Apple-cadabra.

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