David Ritz

Bend in the back cover. See picture.  Other than that no signs of wear. 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

New Jersey

The Life of Aretha Franklin

This "comprehensive and illuminating" biography of the Queen of Soul (USA Today) was hailed by Rolling Stone as "a remarkably complex portrait of Aretha Franklin's music and her tumultuous life." 



Aretha Franklin began life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher. Raised without her mother, she was a gospel prodigy who gave birth to two sons in her teens and left them and her native Detroit for New York, where she struggled to find her true voice. It was not until 1967, when a white Jewish producer insisted she return to her gospel-soul roots, that fame and fortune finally came via "Respect" and a rapidfire string of hits. She continued to evolve for decades, amidst personal tragedy, surprise Grammy performances, and career reinventions.



Again and again, Aretha stubbornly found a way to triumph over troubles, even as they continued to build. Her hold on the crown was tenacious, and in Respect, David Ritz gives us the definitive life of one of the greatest talents in all American culture.

 

Respect

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Patrick deWitt

Book is in excellent condition.  Looks like it was never read. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Novel

"Bob Comet is a retired librarian, isolated but not lonely, living out his quiet days in a mint-colored house in Oregon, surrounded by his books and small comforts. One morning, out on his daily walk, he performs an act of kindness that brings him into contact with a nearby senior center, where he soon begins volunteering. Here, as a community of peers and friends gathers around Bob, and following a happenstance brush with a painful complication from his past, the events of his life and the details of his character are revealed. Behind Bob Comet's plain facade is the story of an unhappy child's runaway adventure, of true love found and stolen away, of the purpose and pride found in vocation, and the ultimate acceptance of a life lived to the side of the masses. The Librarianist is a wide-ranging and ambitious homage to the life lived through and for literature. With his inimitable verve, skewed humor, and compassion for the outcast, deWitt celebrates the extraordinary in the so-called ordinary life, and depicts beautifully the turbulence that sometimes exists beneath a surface of serenity"--

The Librarianist

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Joshua Yaffa

Good condition.  Red mark on bottom book page edge.  And some left over adhesive on beck cover. Still in good condition ready to be read again.  

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Truth, Ambition, and Compromise in Putin's Russia

WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE • NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • “Unforgettable . . . a book about Putin’s Russia that is unlike any other.”—Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of Pain From a Moscow correspondent for The New Yorker, a groundbreaking portrait of modern Russia and the inner struggles of the people who sustain Vladimir Putin’s rule ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—NPR, Kirkus Reviews In this rich and novelistic tour of contemporary Russia, Joshua Yaffa introduces readers to some of the country’s most remarkable figures—from politicians and entrepreneurs to artists and historians—who have built their careers and constructed their identities in the shadow of the Putin system. Torn between their own ambitions and the omnipresent demands of the state, each walks an individual path of compromise. Some muster cunning and cynicism to extract all manner of benefits and privileges from those in power. Others, finding themselves to be less adept, are left broken and demoralized. What binds them together is the tangled web of dilemmas and contradictions they face. Between Two Fires chronicles the lives of a number of strivers who understand that their dreams are best—or only—realized through varying degrees of cooperation with the Russian government. With sensitivity and depth, Yaffa profiles the director of the country’s main television channel, an Orthodox priest at war with the church hierarchy, a Chechen humanitarian who turns a blind eye to persecutions, and many others. The result is an intimate and probing portrait of a nation that is much discussed yet little understood. By showing how citizens shape their lives around the demands of a capricious and frequently repressive state—as often by choice as under threat of force—Yaffa offers urgent lessons about the true nature of modern authoritarianism. Praise for Between Two Fires “A deep and revealing portrait of life inside Vladimir Putin’s Russia. . . . Yaffa mines a rich vein, describing his subjects’ moral compromises and often ingenious ways of engaging a crooked bureaucracy to show how the Kremlin sustains its authoritarianism.”—The New York Times Book Review “Few journalists have penetrated so deep and with so much nuance into the moral ambiguities of Russia. If you want insight into the deeper distortions the Kremlin causes in people’s psyches this book is invaluable.”—Peter Pomerantsev, author of Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible “A stunning chronicle of Putin’s new Russia . . . It celebrates the vitality of the Russian people even as it explores the compromises and accommodations that they must make. . . . This embrace of contradictions is what makes Between Two Fires such a poignant and poetic book.”—Alex Gibney, Air Mail

Between Two Fires

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Lydia Fitzpatrick

Book is in good condition.  Please see pictures for signs of wear.  

A gripping and deftly plotted narrative of family and belonging, Lights All Night Long is a dazzling debut novel from an acclaimed young writer "Lights All Night Long is utterly brilliant and completely captivating. . . . One of the most propulsive, un-put-downable literary novels I've read in ages."--Anthony Marra, author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena Fifteen-year-old Ilya arrives in Louisiana from his native Russia for what should be the adventure of his life: a year in America as an exchange student. But all is not right in Ilya's world: he's consumed by the fate of his older brother Vladimir, the magnetic rebel to Ilya's dutiful wunderkind, back in their tiny Russian hometown. The two have always been close, spending their days dreaming of escaping to America. But when Ilya was tapped for the exchange, Vladimir disappeared into their town's seedy, drug-plagued underworld. Just before Ilya left, the murders of three young women rocked the town's usual calm, and Vladimir found himself in prison. With the help of Sadie, who has secrets of her own, Ilya embarks on a mission to prove Vladimir's innocence. Piecing together the timeline of the murders and Vladimir's descent into addiction, Ilya discovers the radical lengths to which Vladimir has gone to protect him--a truth he could only have learned by leaving him behind. A rich tale of belonging and the pull of homes both native and adopted, Lights All Night Long is a spellbinding story of the fierce bond between brothers determined to find a way back to each other.

Lights All Night Long

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Brad Parks

In great condition.  Only a red mark on the bottom of book page edge.  

A riveting, emotionally powerful stand-alone domestic suspense thriller perfect for fans of The Couple Next Door and What She Knew.

Disaster, Melanie Barrick was once told, is always closer than you know.

It was a lesson she learned the hard way growing up in the constant upheaval of foster care. But now that she's survived into adulthood--with a loving husband, a steady job, and a beautiful baby boy named Alex--she thought that turmoil was behind her.

Until one Tuesday evening when she goes to pick up Alex from childcare only to discover he's been removed by Social Services. And no one will say why. It's a terrifying scenario for any parent, but doubly so for Melanie, who knows the unintended horrors of what everyone coldly calls "the system."

Her nightmare mushrooms when she arrives home to learn her house has been raided by sheriff's deputies, who have found enough cocaine to send Melanie to prison for years. The evidence against her is overwhelming, and if Melanie can't prove her innocence, she'll lose Alex forever.

Meanwhile, assistant commonwealth's attorney Amy Kaye--who has been assigned Melanie's case--has her own troubles. She's been dogged by a cold case no one wants her to pursue: a serial rapist who has avoided detection by wearing a mask and whispering his commands. Over the years, he has victimized dozens of women.

Including Melanie. Yet now her attacker might be the key to her salvation . . . or her undoing.

Closer Than You Know

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William J. Bennett

Great condition.  Small signs of wear in the corners of cover. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The Stories, Letters, Songs, Poems, Speeches, and Hymns that Gave Birth to Our Nation

An anthology of the words and accomplishments of America's founders offers lessons in courage, civility, honesty, and other virtues and values

Our Sacred Honor

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Alexander Hamilton

James Madison

John Jay

Book is in good condition.  There is a mark on the cover that looks like old adhesive.  See pictures. Very pale yellowing of pages.  

The Famous Papers on the Principles of American Government

"At the height of the debates over the adoption of the Constitution in 1787-88, a series of articles began to appear in a New York journal. Their author, calling himself "Publius," urged the ratification of the new constitution, offering- in Thomas Jefferson's words- "the best commentary on the principles of government which ever was written." These eighty-five articles, commonly known as "The Federalist Papers," were, in reality, the work of three men: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Their purpose was to persuade convention voters-and ultimately the general public-that the old government, as it existed under the Articles of Confederation, was defective and that the proposed constitution, with its three branches of government, was the best means of realizing the ideals of justice and individual right. These papers were soon collected and printed in book form in 1788 by John and Archibald McLean under the title The Federalist. ".

The Federalist

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In good condition.  The top part of the spine is just starting to separate. 

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

A senior editor of National Review and leading conservative spokesperson provides commentary to accompany this anthology of character-building stories from history, the Bible, and such poets as Frost and Angelou. 60,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour.

Book of Virtues

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Miles Austin

Book is slightly used.  Spine looks like the book wasn’t read.  The corners are a little bent.  

The Revolutionary War resulting in "Manifest Destiny" will ultimately prove to have been "The Call" of our God for a "promised Land." After approximately two hundred and fifty years the 90% of Americans who say they believe in God do so without acknowledging any association by reason of the judgment inherent in God's word involving the salvation of human beings. The Renaissance, the Age of Enlightenment, The Age of Reason, including the Great Awakening was no match in abating Americans succumbing to the seduction of the "Age of Abundance" during the Industrial Revolution. The book brings to awareness Friedrich Nietzsche's work entitled the "Will to Power." The Christian Church, in its attempt to explain man's failure to adjust to the Truth of God has considered man's substituting mind altering chemical substances to relieve the stress and pressure of twenty-first century existence in God's perfect world/universe, as due to Modernism and Postmodernism. Dr. Austin has been an outstanding factor in pioneering urban social programs for such international organizations as the Young Men's and Women's Christian Association of Newark, New Jersey & Vicinity and the American National Red Cross of the Essex County Chapter, and the United States Department of Labor. His doctorate from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey in 1976, focusing on Christian Discipleship, and "treating the human condition" continues to be the dynamic thrust of his work in the Church and in the community. Dr. Austin has been the Sr. Pastor of two different Baptist Churches for twenty years, and is presently Adjunct Professor in Psychology with an intertwine with Scripture at Pillar College in New Jersey. Dr. Austin and his wife Mary, and most of their immediate family still reside in the State of New Jersey.

The Threat to Christianity in the World Today

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Terry Wahls

Eve Adamson

Nearly perfect condition.  For anyone looking to cook healthy meals. And those who have an autoimmune disease. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions

In The Wahls Protocol, Dr. Terry Wahls shared her incredible story of recovery from progressive multiple sclerosis - she went from being nearly bedridden to biking 18 miles just over a year later - through the combined efforts of functional medicine and a complete overhaul of her diet. Now, in her highly anticipated follow-up, Dr. Wahls is sharing the essential Paleo-inspired recipes her readers need to reduce and often eliminate their chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms related to autoimmune problems, neurological diseases, and other chronic conditions.

The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life

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Nikki Furrer

Book is in like new condition.  Great for a women looking to use cannabis for wellness. 

Using Marijuana to Feel Better, Look Better, Sleep Better-And Get High Like a Lady

A woman’s handbook to demystifying the world of weed, whether it’s being used for pain relief, a moment of calm, or a fit of giggles. Women of all ages are using cannabis to feel and look better. For rookies and experienced marijuana users alike, this lively, information-filled book is just the supportive guide you need to find the right dose to relieve anxiety, depression, and inflammation, and mitigate the onset of dementia and other signs of aging. Plus boost moods, ease aches, even lose weight, and get restful sleep. And a dose just for fun? Well, that works, too! Here’s how to navigate the typical dispensary, with its overwhelming options of concentrates, edibles, vape pens, and tinctures. Understand the amazing health-giving compounds found in cannabis—THC, CBD, terpenes, and more—and how to use topicals to reduce pain and give your skin a healthy glow. There’s even advice on how not to get high but still reap all the amazing health benefits. Plus over twenty recipes, from edibles like Classic Pot Brownies and Netflix and Chill Caramels to self-care products like Radiant Glow Serum and Happy Body Bar.

A Woman's Guide to Cannabis

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Gillian Flynn

Looks like the book was never read.  Small sign of wear on corner.  See pics.  

After witnessing the murder of her mother and sisters, 7-year-old Libby Day testifies against her brother Ben, but 25 years later she tries to profit from her tragic history and admit that her story might not have been accurate. Reprint. A best-selling novel.

Dark Places

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Emily Bazelon

In good condition.  Pages just starting to turn a pale yellow. And a slight stain on back cover.  See picture.  

The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A renowned journalist and legal commentator exposes the unchecked power of the prosecutor as a driving force in America's mass incarceration crisis--and charts a way out.

"An important, thoughtful, and thorough examination of criminal justice in America that speaks directly to how we reduce mass incarceration."--Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy

"This harrowing, often enraging book is a hopeful one, as well, profiling innovative new approaches and the frontline advocates who champion them."--Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted

FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE J. ANTHONY LUKAS BOOK PRIZE * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR * The New York Public Library * Library Journal * Publishers Weekly * Kirkus Reviews

The American criminal justice system is supposed to be a contest between two equal adversaries, the prosecution and the defense, with judges ensuring a fair fight. That image of the law does not match the reality in the courtroom, however. Much of the time, it is prosecutors more than judges who control the outcome of a case, from choosing the charge to setting bail to determining the plea bargain. They often decide who goes free and who goes to prison, even who lives and who dies. In Charged, Emily Bazelon reveals how this kind of unchecked power is the underreported cause of enormous injustice--and the missing piece in the mass incarceration puzzle.

Charged follows the story of two young people caught up in the criminal justice system: Kevin, a twenty-year-old in Brooklyn who picked up his friend's gun as the cops burst in and was charged with a serious violent felony, and Noura, a teenage girl in Memphis indicted for the murder of her mother. Bazelon tracks both cases--from arrest and charging to trial and sentencing--and, with her trademark blend of deeply reported narrative, legal analysis, and investigative journalism, illustrates just how criminal prosecutions can go wrong and, more important, why they don't have to.

Bazelon also details the second chances they prosecutors can extend, if they choose, to Kevin and Noura and so many others. She follows a wave of reform-minded D.A.s who have been elected in some of our biggest cities, as well as in rural areas in every region of the country, put in office to do nothing less than reinvent how their job is done. If they succeed, they can point the country toward a different and profoundly better future.

Charged

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Nic Sheff

Books has signs of wear on cover.  See pictures.  Pages are great.  

Growing up on Methamphetamines

Sheff relates his personal struggle with drugs and alcohol in this poignant and often disturbing memoir. Paul Michael Garcia is the perfect choice for narrator; his stern and entirely believable voice captures the desolation in Sheff's tale. His reading is wonderfully underplayed, and necessarily so. Garcia becomes Sheff, offering a gritty and raw performance that demonstrates just how dire the circumstances surrounding Sheff's existence really were.

Tweak

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David Sheff

Book is in like new condition.  Looks like it was never read.  

A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction

#1 New York Times bestseller



Now a Major Motion Picture

Starring Steve Carell * Timothée Chalamet * Maura Tierney * and Amy Ryan



 "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts." -- Anne Lamott



"'When one of us tells the truth, he makes it easier for all of us to open our hearts to our own pain and that of others.' That's ultimately whatBeautiful Boy is about: truth and healing." -- Mary Pipher, author ofReviving Ophelia

 

What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every treatment that might save his son. And he refused to give up on Nic.

 

"Filled with compelling anecdotes and important insights . . . An eye-opening memoir." --Washington Post

Beautiful Boy

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American Psychological Association

APA manual 7th edition in nearly perfect condition.  

English

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, nursing, education, business, and related disciplines.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

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New York Yankees Commemorative magazines and encyclopedia bundle 

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

New York Yankees

Michael Lerner

Very little sign of ware. But inside front cover has a fold. And very pale yellow pages.  

Restoring Hope and Possibility in an Age of Cynicism

Drawing on ideas presented in the Bible, Jewish teachings, and his experience as a psychotherapist, Lerner examines the roots of the vague discontent felt by so many Americans about our political system and explains how values can be put back into these broken politics.

The Politics of Meaning

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Dinesh D'Souza

Book is in great condition.  Only read once.  Small amount of ware on the corners of the book.  

D'Souza explains what is so great about America, and why that greatness inspires critics and terrorism alike. "What's So Great About America" defends not only the idea of America but also America as it is, with all its follies, ugliness, and flaws.

What's So Great about America

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Gina Homolka

Heather K. Jones

Good condition.  Small amount of wear on the cover.  

Light on Calories, Big on Flavor

Collects one hundred and fifty low-calorie recipes, including soups, chilis, salads, meatless main dishes, seafood, chicken, and poultry dishes, and desserts, with detailed nutritional information for each recipe.

The Skinnytaste Cookbook

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David Rothkopf

Great condition.  Very pale yellow pages.  

The Epic Rivalry Between Big Business and Government-And the Reckoning That Lies Ahead

One of the world's leading experts on power offers a penetrating look at the rise of private interests and how the struggle among competing capitalism is reordering the global economy.

Power, Inc

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Little signs of wear.  Corners are worn on cover.  

A Complete Guide to Growing and Using Herbs

The Herb Book

Rockridge Rockridge Press

Some pages are folded. Still life left in the book.  

The Essential Guide to Juicing Recipes and Juicing for Weight Loss

Teaches "you how to start using juicing recipes today for weight loss and better health, with 100 ... juicing recipes, as well as a complete guide to starting your own juicing diet. Learn how to pick out the juicer and juicing recipes that are perfect for you. Discover the nutritional benefits of each ingredient, from oranges, to spinach, to wheatgrass, and find out how to create your own ... juicing recipes"--Amazon.com.

Juicing for Beginners

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George Geary

Fair condition.  Some wear at the corners. 

350 Recipes from Cookies and Cakes to Muffins and Pies

"The Complete Baking Cookbook" provides the inspiration to explore the wonderful world of baking. Written by baker and pastry chef extraordinaire Geary, this collection of 350 easy-to-follow recipes, with its abundance of luscious photographs, offers a variety of tantalizing treats.

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