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10 Books To Get Your Dad
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You've got your mom's reading material covered, but you're still lost on smart gifts for your dad. Steve Jobs's biography may be tempting, but we say opt for something a little more personal, like a collection of George Harrison photos or a beer-lover's almanac.

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For the world-traveling dad(01 of10)
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The latest endeavor from the author of "Moneyball," this book chronicles Michael Lewis' journey through newly poor countries, examining the reasons behind their shortcomings. W.W. Norton & Company, $25.95
For the dad who used to be in a band(02 of10)
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From an instrument collector to a nationwide icon to an Indian music guru to a filmmaker, George Harrison has done it all. Learn about his life through letters, photos and commentary from his widow, Olivia Harrison.Abrams, $40.00
For the frugal dad (03 of10)
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A professor of law at Harvard, Lawrence Lessing typically writes about art and technology, but his latest book critiques the ever-growing presence of money in achieving legislative goals.Twelve, $26.99
For the sports-loving dad(04 of10)
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If he's a baseball junkie, he's probably already picked up a copy of this well-reviewed work of fiction. But any sports fan can relate to this first-time author's tale of sports and camaraderie. Little, Brown and Company, $25.99
For the beer connoisseur dad (05 of10)
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Blending trivia and alcohol, this hefty book surveys the history of beer, from it's cultural influences to in-depth explanations of various brewing techniques. Oxford University Press, $65.00
For the dad who likes war stories(06 of10)
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This story of Hitler's first American ambassador and his headline-making daughter paint an intricate picture of Berlin.Crown, $26.00
For the geeky, sci-fi dad(07 of10)
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A sprawling tale, part historical fiction part time-traveling fantasy, asks: What if JFK's assassination had been prevented?Scribner, $35.00
For the history buff dad(08 of10)
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The National Book Award winner for non-fiction, Greenblatt's latest is an enticing look at a poem by Lucretious and it's role as a catalyst for modernity. W.W. Norton & Company, $26.95
For the dad who likes to cook(09 of10)
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Carnivore, omnivore or beerivore, he'll enjoy extending his kitchen repitore with recipes from this renowned Italian restaurant. Bloomsbury USA, $45.00
For the artistic (or GPS-obsessed) dad(10 of10)
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These folky, vintage-looking world maps may not be practical, but they sure are eye-catching.Princeton Architectural Press, $60.00

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