#paperback #historical #classics #fiction #homer #odyssey 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

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Homer's epic in which Greek hero Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home after the Tojan War, while his wife Penelope and his son Telemachos are forced to scheme to protect his throne until his return.

The Odyssey

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The product of more than a decade's continuous work (1598-1611), Chapman's translation of Homer's great poem of war is a magnificent testimony to the power of The Iliad. In muscular, onward-rolling verse Chapman retells the story of Achilles, the great warrior, and his terrible wrath before the walls of besieged Troy, and the destruction it wreaks on both Greeks and Trojans.

The Iliad

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Memoir

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . "DapperDan is a legend, an icon, a beacon of inspiration to many in the Black community. His story isn't just about fashion. It's about tenacity, curiosity, artistry, hustle, love, and a singular determination to live our dreams out loud."-Ava DuVernay, director ofSelma,13th, andA Wrinkle in Time

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY VANITY FAIR. DAPPER DANNAMED ONE OFTIME'S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

With his now-legendary store on 125th Street in Harlem, Dapper Dan pioneered high-end streetwear in the 1980s, remixing classic luxury-brand logos into his own innovative, glamorous designs. But before he reinvented haute couture, he was a hungry boy with holes in his shoes, a teen who daringly gambled drug dealers out of their money, and a young man in a prison cell who found nourishment in books. In this remarkable memoir, he tells his full story for the first time.

Decade after decade, Dapper Dan discovered creative ways to flourish in a country designed to privilege certain Americans over others. He witnessed, profited from, and despised the rise of two drug epidemics. He invented stunningly bold credit card frauds that took him around the world. He paid neighborhood kids to jog with him in an effort to keep them out of the drug game. And when he turned his attention to fashion, he did so with the energy and curiosity with which he approaches all things- learning how to treat fur himself when no one would sell finished fur coats to a Black man; finding the best dressed hustler in the neighborhood and converting him into a customer; staying open twenty-four hours a day for nine years straight to meet demand; and, finally, emerging as a world-famous designer whose looks went on to define an era, dressing cultural icons including Eric B. and Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, Big Daddy Kane, Mike Tyson, Alpo Martinez, LL Cool J, Jam Master Jay, Diddy, Naomi Campbell, and Jay-Z.

By turns playful, poignant, thrilling, and inspiring, Dapper Dan- Made in Harlem is a high-stakes coming-of-age story spanning more than seventy years and set against the backdrop of an America where, as in the life of its narrator, the only constant is change.

Praise for Dapper Dan- Made in Harlem

"Dapper Dan is a true one of a kind, self-made, self-liberated, and the sharpest man you willeversee. He is couture himself."-Marcus Samuelsson,New York Timesbestselling author ofYes, Chef

"What James Baldwin is to American literature, Dapper Dan is to American fashion. He is the ultimate success saga, an iconic fashion hero to multiple generations, fusing street with highsartorial elegance. He is pure American style."-Andre Leon Talley,Voguecontributing editor and author

Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem

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#paperback #fiction #juvenilefiction #adventure #games 

The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.

The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)

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#hardcover #business #blueprint #entreprenuer

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Taking Action, Committing to the Grind, and Doing the Things That Most People Won't

Essential reading for any would-be entrepreneur

Blueprint to Business is the ultimate guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Bestselling author and CEO Mike Alden puts aside the rainbows and sunshine, gets real about what it takes to ''make it,'' and gives you the real-world guidance you need to hear. Through anecdotes and advice, he shares his experiences along with those of other top founders and entrepreneurs to give you a realistic picture of what it takes to build a business. It''s a bit of tough love, a healthy dose of reality, and a tremendously motivating guide to striking out on your own; from motivation and commitment to business licenses and the IRS, this guide is your personal handbook for the biggest adventure of your career.

So you want to start a business: how much are you willing to commit in terms of time, money, and energy? How do you plan to bring in customers? What will set you apart from the crowd? What will convince clients to come to you rather than your competitor with an established track record? These questions must be answered before you even begin planning--and then, you have to make that canyon-sized leap from planning to doing. This book guides you through the early stages with practical advice from a real-world perspective.

 * Turn ''dreams'' into goals, and goals into reality
 * Discover just what it takes to build a successful business
 * Dig into the paperwork and legal/regulatory requirements
 * Adjust your expectations to reflect your abilities and willingness to commit

Starting a business could be the best thing you''ve ever done--or it could be the worst. Mitigate the risk by setting yourself up for success from the very beginning with the invaluable advice in Blueprint to Business.



Praise for Blueprint to Business



"I''ve had the opportunity to work directly with Michael Alden on his children''s book.  His business know how and ability to get things done is unparalleled."

--Naren Aryal, CEO Mascot Books.

"As an entrepreneur and author myself, I would recommend Blueprint to Business to anyone who is in business or looking to start a company.  Michael Alden''s no nonsense approach is much needed for anyone who wants the real truth about the life of an entrepreneur."

--Ken Kupchik, author of The Sales Survival Handbook Cold Calls, Commissions, and Caffeine Addiction The Real Truth About Life in Sales

"Michael Alden''s story is truly inspirational. He has seen some extremely difficult times and has overcome extraordinary odds along his journey.  He harnessed what he learned even as a young child to achieve great business success.  The lessons in Blueprint to Business not only help those in business but it is for anyone who wants more out of life."

--June Archer, author of YES! Every day can be a good day: The Keys to success that lead to an Amazing life

"As a young entrepreneur, I have found that truly successful people help and teach others.  Michael Alden has taken the time to help me with my business and my book.  His experience is undeniable and I would recommend Blueprint to Business to any entrepreneur who wants to learn from someone who has done great things and continues to."

--Casey Adams, social media influencer and author of Rise of The Young: How To Turn Your Negative Situation Into A Positive Outcome, and Build A Successful Personal Brand

"Being an entrepreneur has its challenges.  Michael Alden shares his business experiences to help others succeed.  His advice and enthusiasm is directed towards teaching and leading through example.  If you are looking to succeed in business this book is a must read!"

--Christopher J. Wirth, entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, coach and host of the No Quit Living Podcast 

"I''ve known Mike for over ten years.  I have had the opportunity to work very closely with him on dozens of transactions.  His ability to get things done and work through obstacles is second to none.  When most people would give up, Mike figures out a way to get things done."

--Jim Shriner, television personality and author of Live Disease Free Naturally.

 

Blueprint to Business

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A new world is emerging from the accelerating phenomenon that we call globalization. To reveal the constructive as well as the destructive power of globalization, ten very different photographers have produced photo-stories from different continents.

Tales from a Globalizing World

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How to Turn Personal Experiences into Publishable Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry

Writing What You Know

Science

Lessons from the World's Least Sustainable City

Phoenix, Arizona is one of America's fastest growing metropolitan regions. It is also its least sustainable one, sprawling over a thousand square miles, with a population of four and a half million, minimal rainfall, scorching heat, and an insatiable appetite for unrestrained growth and unrestricted property rights.

In Bird on Fire, eminent social and cultural analyst Andrew Ross focuses on the prospects for sustainability in Phoenix--a city in the bull's eye of global warming--and also the obstacles that stand in the way. Most authors writing on sustainable cities look at places like Portland, Seattle, and New York that have excellent public transit systems and relatively high density. But Ross contends that if we can't change the game in fast-growing, low-density cities like Phoenix, the whole movement has a major problem. Drawing on interviews with 200 influential residents--from state legislators, urban planners, developers, and green business advocates to civil rights champions, energy lobbyists, solar entrepreneurs, and community activists--Ross argues that if Phoenix is ever to become sustainable, it will occur more through political and social change than through technological fixes. Ross explains how Arizona's increasingly xenophobic immigration laws, science-denying legislature, and
growth-at-all-costs business ethic have perpetuated social injustice and environmental degradation. But he also highlights the positive changes happening in Phoenix, in particular the Gila River Indian Community's successful struggle to win back its water rights, potentially shifting resources away from new housing developments to producing healthy local food for the people of the Phoenix Basin. Ross argues that this victory may serve as a new model for how green democracy can work, redressing the claims of those who have been aggrieved in a way that creates long-term benefits for all.

Bird on Fire offers a compelling take on one of the pressing issues of our time--finding pathways to sustainability at a time when governments are dismally failing their responsibility to address climate change.


Bird on Fire

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A Guide to the Contemporary Ideas, Movements and Buzzwords, 1945 to the Present

Discusses the terms, movements, and major artists in the modern American and European art world.

Artspeak

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There's no such thing as the life you're "supposed" to have... You know the future that people in the 1950s imagined we'd have? Well, it happened. In Tom Barren's 2016, humanity thrives in a techno-utopian paradise of flying cars, moving sidewalks, and moon bases, where avocados never go bad and punk rock never existed . . . because it wasn't necessary. Except Tom just can't seem to find his place in this dazzling, idealistic world, and that's before his life gets turned upside down. Utterly blindsided by an accident of fate, Tom makes a rash decision that drastically changes not only his own life but the very fabric of the universe itself. In a time-travel mishap, Tom finds himself stranded in our 2016, what we think of as the real world. For Tom, our normal reality seems like a dystopian wasteland. But when he discovers wonderfully unexpected versions of his family, his career, and--maybe, just maybe--his soul mate, Tom has a decision to make. Does he fix the flow of history, bringing his utopian universe back into existence, or does he try to forge a new life in our messy, unpredictable reality? Tom's search for the answer takes him across countries, continents, and timelines in a quest to figure out, finally, who he really is and what his future--our future--is supposed to be. All Our Wrong Todays is about the versions of ourselves that we shed and grow into over time. It is a story of friendship and family, of unexpected journeys and alternate paths, and of love in its multitude of forms. Filled with humor and heart, and saturated with insight and intelligence and a mind-bending talent for invention, this novel signals the arrival of a major talent.

All Our Wrong Todays

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The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England. Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it’s not exactly a surprise when he’s kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax’s one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy. Nax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they’re also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats. On the run, Nax and his fellow failures plan to pull off a dangerous heist to spread the truth. Because they may not be “Academy material,” and they may not even get along, but they’re the only ones left to step up and fight. Full of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is perfect for fans of Illuminae, Heart of Iron, or the cult classic TV show Firefly and is also a page-turning thrill ride that anyone—not just space nerds—can enjoy.

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Homer; George Herbert Palmer (Translator); Robert Squillace (Intro and Notes by, Introduction by)

The Odyssey

Robert Fagles; William H. Rouse (Translator)

The Iliad

Daniel R. Day

Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)

Michael Alden

Blueprint to Business

Daniel Schwartz

Tales from a Globalizing World

Meg Files

Writing What You Know

Andrew Ross

Bird on Fire

Robert Atkins

Artspeak

Elan Mastai

All Our Wrong Todays

M. K. England

The Disasters

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Homer; George Herbert Palmer (Translator); Robert Squillace (Intro and Notes by, Introduction by)

The Odyssey

Robert Fagles; William H. Rouse (Translator)

The Iliad

Daniel R. Day

Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)

Michael Alden

Blueprint to Business

Daniel Schwartz

Tales from a Globalizing World

Meg Files

Writing What You Know

Andrew Ross

Bird on Fire

Robert Atkins

Artspeak

Elan Mastai

All Our Wrong Todays

M. K. England

The Disasters

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