Simone Elkeles

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Washington

In the third book in Simone Elkeles'New York Times bestselling YA contemporary romance series, Luis Fuentes must choose--his family's past or a future with Nikki Cruz, the girl he loves.

Luis Fuentes has always been sheltered from the gang violence that nearly destroyed his brothers' lives, but that has never stopped him from taking risks to feed his craving for adrenaline.

Nikki Cruz lives by three rules--boys lie to get their way, don't trust a boy who says "I love you," and never date a boy from the south side of Fairfield. But when chemistry with south sider Luis becomes too hot to ignore, Nikki is tempted to break all her rules.

Then a disturbing revelation about Luis's family puts him in the sights of Chuy Soto, the new head of the Latino Blood, who is determined to draw him into the gang life his brothers left behind. Will Luis's feelings for Nikki be enough to stop him from entering a dark and violent world and permanently living on the edge?

Don't miss any of these other books fromNew York Timesbestselling author Simone Elkeles:

The Perfect Chemistry Trilogy
Perfect Chemistry
Rules of Attraction
Chain Reaction

Better Than Perfect

Chain Reaction

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Natalie Wexler

The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--And How to Fix It

The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty.

It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware.

But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.

The Knowledge Gap

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Interesting social science book about the concept of whiteness - where the idea first came from, who’s been in that category in different points of history, and who might be included in it next.  The author did a great interview on the Daily Show when this book came out!

Book is missing the slip cover, but is otherwise in very good used condition.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The History of White People

Jimmie Allen

Picture book for kids about using their voice to be kind and stand up for what’s right.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

*"The rhythm and flow of words perfectly match the art while advising readers to choose love and use their voices in a powerful song." --School Library Journal (starred review) From rising country star Jimmie Allen comes a lyrical celebration of the many types of voices that can effect change. From voices tall as a tree, to voices small as a bee, all it takes is confidence and a belief in the goodness of others to change the world. Coming at a time when issues of social justice are at the forefront of our society, this is the perfect book to teach children in and out of the classroom that they're not too young to express what they believe in and that all voices are valuable. The perfect companion for little readers going back to school!

My Voice Is a Trumpet

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Steve Jones

Interesting book about the biology of masculinity and the Y chromosome.

The Descent of Men

Y: The Descent of Men - Signed Copy!

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Vanessa Woods

A Memoir of Love and Adventure in the Congo

Traces how a Discovery Channel writer and her scientist fiancâe settled in a Bonobo sanctuary in war-torn Congo, where their research enabled greater understanding of the characteristics and largely peaceful culture of the rare ape that shares 98.7 percent of human DNA.

Bonobo Handshake

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Hounori

Hajime Isayama

With all the danger and hard work that comes with being a solider in the Survey Corps, it s only natural that Eren Yeager and his comrades would want some relaxation. But with all the hi-jinks his comrades stir up, even time off can stress a solider out! Flunking tests, pulling all-nighters and summoning magic genies?! Join the fun as smaller, cuter versions of Eren, Levi, Mikasa and the rest of the Survey Corps get together for all sorts of misadventures in this four-panel comic strip spinoff of the hit manga Attack on Titan!

Spoof on Titan 1 (Attack on Titan)

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Philip Goff

Great book!  Has strong creasing on spine but pages are clean. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness

From a leading philosopher of the mind comes this lucid, provocative argument that offers a radically new picture of human consciousness—panpsychism. Understanding how brains produce consciousness is one of the great scientific challenges of our age. Some philosophers argue that consciousness is something "extra," beyond the physical workings of the brain. Others think that if we persist in our standard scientific methods, our questions about consciousness will eventually be answered. And some even suggest that the mystery is so deep, it will never be solved. Decades have been spent trying to explain consciousness from within our current scientific paradigm, but little progress has been made. Now, Philip Goff offers an exciting alternative that could pave the way forward. Rooted in an analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of modern science and based on the early twentieth-century work of Arthur Eddington and Bertrand Russell, Goff makes the case for panpsychism, a theory which posits that consciousness is not confined to biological entities but is a fundamental feature of all physical matter—from subatomic particles to the human brain. In Galileo's Error, he has provided the first step on a new path to the final theory of human consciousness.

Galileo's Error

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Great guide to aquarium fish!  Has a name written on the inside cover by a kid, but the book is in very good condition otherwise.

A complete guide to tropical freshwater, brackish and marine fishes

Choosing Fish for Your Aquarium

Mica Pollock

Getting Real about Race in School

Which acts by educators are "racist" and which are "antiracist"? How can an educator constructively discuss complex issues of race with students and colleagues? In Everyday Antiracism, leading educators deal with the most challenging questions about race in school, offering invaluable and effective advice. Contributors including Beverly Daniel Tatum, Sonia Nieto, and Pedro Noguera describe concrete ways to analyze classroom interactions that may or may not be "racial," deal with racial inequality and "diversity," and teach to high standards across racial lines. Topics range from using racial incidents as teachable moments and responding to the "n-word" to valuing students' home worlds, dealing daily with achievement gaps, and helping parents fight ethnic and racial misconceptions about their children. Questions following each essay prompt readers to examine and discuss everyday issues of race and opportunity in their own classrooms and schools. For educators and parents determined to move beyond frustrations about race, Everyday Antiracism is an essential tool.

Everyday Antiracism

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Elizabeth Hess

Lovely book!  Has a little damage on back cover and a small dent on front cover, but no marks inside.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Chimp Who Would Be Human

Chronicles an experiment with a young chimpanzee who was brought up with a human family and taught to use sign language proficiently, until the funding for the study ended and he spent two decades shuttled in and out of various facilities.

Nim Chimpsky

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Brad Taylor

A Pike Logan Novel

A New York Times Bestseller! In the latest explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor, Pike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets. Conducting a routine cover development trip to Tajikistan, Pike and Jennifer learn that Afghanistan has fallen, and there's a man on the run. One that has done more for the United States in Afghanistan than anyone else. Pulled in to extract him, Pike collides headlong into a broader mystery: His covert company, along with every other entity in the Taskforce, has been hit with a ransomware attack, and there's some connection between the Taliban and the hack. Given the order to track down the perpetrators, he has no idea that the problem set is much, much larger and more dangerous than a simple attack on his organization. That hack was just a test-run, and the real one is coming soon, engendered by a former NSA specialist in the U.S. government. A man who wants to return to the bipolar world of the Cold War, the turncoat has cloaked his attack behind hackers from Serbia and Russia, and if successful, his target will alter the balance of power on the global stage. So far, the specialist has remained one step ahead of the Taskforce, but he has just made one massive mistake: hitting Pike Logan.

The Devil's Ransom

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Philip Makanna

Javier Arango

Great book with gorgeous photos!

Has tape to repair a tear at the top of the slipcover.  Pages are free of any markings or damage.

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Aviation in World War One

This book describes the beginnings of military aviation with Bleriot’s wing-warping Model XI, Fokker’s web of wires and sticks and Sopwith’s simple seaplane racer. They began as sport planes and evolved into the deadly machines that swarmed over the trenches of Europe and altered the history of the world. They carried the dreams and the nightmares of all mankind on their wings.

Ghosts of the Great War

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David Quammen

Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinctions

David Quammen's book, The Song of the Dodo, is a brilliant, stirring work, breathtaking in its scope, far-reaching in its message -- a crucial book in precarious times, which radically alters the way in which we understand the natural world and our place in that world. It's also a book full of entertainment and wonders.
In The Song of the Dodo, we follow Quammen's keen intellect through the ideas, theories, and experiments of prominent naturalists of the last two centuries. We trail after him as he travels the world, tracking the subject of island biogeography, which encompasses nothing less than the study of the origin and extinction of all species. Why is this island idea so important? Because islands are where species most commonly go extinct -- and because, as Quammen points out, we live in an age when all of Earth's landscapes are being chopped into island-like fragments by human activity.
Through his eyes, we glimpse the nature of evolution and extinction, and in so doing come to understand the monumental diversity of our planet, and the importance of preserving its wild landscapes, animals, and plants. We also meet some fascinating human characters. By the book's end we are wiser, and more deeply concerned, but Quammen leaves us with a message of excitement and hope.

The Song of the Dodo

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McGraw Hill

Has small water stain on the first few pages near the top right. No other markings or damage.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Math

Text books provide skill and comprehension activities and shape students' ability to work independently

Connecting Math Concepts Level C, Student Textbook

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Susannah Aziz

Is missing the slip cover but is otherwise like new!

Musa has the perfect idea for his special Jummah treat, but things don't go according to plan. Will Musa be able to get a yummy Jummah treat for his family? Every Friday after Jummah prayer at the masjid, Musa's family has a special Jummah treat. They take turns picking out what the treat will be, but recently the choices have been . . . interesting. Week one, Mama made molokhia. It's perfect for sharing, but gives us molokhia teeth for days! Week two, Baba burned the kufte kebabs on the grill. Week three, Seedi made his favorite riz b'haleeb-creamy rice pudding with pistachio sprinkled on top with an unexpected ingredient. Last week, Maryam brought jellybeans. . . . Finally, it's Musa's turn to pick, and he picks his favorite-halal hot dogs! But actually getting to eat this deliciousness turns into a journey riddled with obstacles. Will he ever get his favorite tasty treat?

Halal Hot Dogs

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Meena Harris

One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! An empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of her aunt, US Senator Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer, and policy expert Maya Harris.

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