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If you still don't know the difference between Porterhouse and Chateaubriand, pick up a copy of the Meat Bible ($26) before your next trip to a steakhouse. The Lobel family of master butchers share their knowledge of the differing tastes, textures, flavors, fat content, and even the best uses for each cut of meat, veal, pork lamb, poultry and more. The Meat Bible also includes 150 tasty recipes and how-to instruction on meat-handling techniques.

Ever wonder what stuff every man should know? Well, wonder no more. Since brains and charm can only go so far, Brett Cohen provides a how-to manual on skills that a guy needs to know. The Stuff Every Man Should Know ($10) contains illustrated step-by-step instruction on real stuff including: how to tie a necktie, five pickup lines in five different languages, how to calm a crying baby and many more.

Don't be the jerk who ruins a Beer Pong session. Brush up on the rules and etiquette of the game with the Official Guide to the Sport of Champions. The Book of Beer Pong ($11) contains invaluable information, including expert techniques, tactics for smack talk, cutting-edge ball grips and flight paths, and even tips for hosting a tournament.

William Gurstelle teaches you how to add a little danger and flavor to your life with a DIY book. The Absinthe & Flamethrowers Book ($12) provides risky, but well-engineered guides that includes building your own flamethrower, black powder and absinthe, as well as thrill eating, such as eating fugu or blowfish, and more.

Who wouldn't want to be in on the inside tip? With Thomas Eaton's Book of Secrets ($6), you'll uncover the truth to hundreds of government classified information, religious secrets, mysteries, cover-ups and even practical secrets to navigate through life. In our opinion, just knowing Colonel Sander's secret recipe is already worth the purchase.

We really enjoyed the dark humor of Ryan Mecum as he tells the story of the zombie plague using the intimate poetry of haiku. The Zombie Haiku ($10) shows the terrifying and tender side of a mindless zombie as it recounts the events of humanity's darkest hours through the classic three-line, 5-7-5 syllable structure poem. Experience every gut-wrenching, flesh eating, brain devouring moment and the eventual downfall of the human race through the eyes of a zombie. [source]

Add a little spice in your life with information on some fun and dangerous subjects. The Forbidden Knowledge by Michael Powell ($10) features 101 things not everyone should know about. This book contains instructions on skills such as how to break out of prison, streak at a sporting event, become a porn star, make moonshine, live in an airport or even become a mafia boss.

Be prepared for when shit hits the fan. Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life ($11) by Neil Strauss is filled with survival guides and tips for when disaster strikes. The Emergency book explores a worst-case-scenario side of society and what it would take to survive in a world without structure. [source]

Creative minds will appreciate the collection of symbols reproduced within the pages of this limited-edition book by Pentagram. With over four decades of experience, Pentagram has designed marks for a multitude of clients ranging from large enterprises to individuals. The Marks 400 Symbols & Logotypes ($41) contains a diverse array of visual identities that Pentagram has designed since its founding. Isolated in black and white, one can really appreciate the marks and the company's thought process and philosophy. [source]

Let The Ultimate Bar Book ($14) be your guide to becoming a master mixologist. This top-shelf-worthy, bar bible by Mitti Hellmich is loaded with guides to creating over 1,000 classic essentials and contemporary elixirs. The Ultimate Bar Book is loaded with illustrations and dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, syrups, non-alcoholic beverages and even a selection of hangover remedies.