Carrie Brownstein

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

A Memoir

From the guitarist of the pioneering band Sleater-Kinney, the book Kim Gordon says "everyone has been waiting for" and a New York Times Notable Book of 2015-- a candid, funny, and deeply personal look at making a life--and finding yourself--in music. Before Carrie Brownstein became a music icon, she was a young girl growing up in the Pacific Northwest just as it was becoming the setting for one the most important movements in rock history. Seeking a sense of home and identity, she would discover both while moving from spectator to creator in experiencing the power and mystery of a live performance. With Sleater-Kinney, Brownstein and her bandmates rose to prominence in the burgeoning underground feminist punk-rock movement that would define music and pop culture in the 1990s. They would be cited as “America’s best rock band” by legendary music critic Greil Marcus for their defiant, exuberant brand of punk that resisted labels and limitations, and redefined notions of gender in rock. HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL is an intimate and revealing narrative of her escape from a turbulent family life into a world where music was the means toward self-invention, community, and rescue. Along the way, Brownstein chronicles the excitement and contradictions within the era’s flourishing and fiercely independent music subculture, including experiences that sowed the seeds for the observational satire of the popular television series Portlandia years later. With deft, lucid prose Brownstein proves herself as formidable on the page as on the stage. Accessibly raw, honest and heartfelt, this book captures the experience of being a young woman, a born performer and an outsider, and ultimately finding one’s true calling through hard work, courage and the intoxicating power of rock and roll.

Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl

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Michael Ulmer

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Book of Greats

This official publication profiles many of the greatest Maple Leafs of all time, recognizing the contributions of players, coaches, and managers from the 1920s to the present.

We Are Your Leafs

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Vitamix whole grains cookbook

Edward Arthur Mauger

Then and Now

Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love," is an American institution. Established more than 300 years ago by William Penn, Philly is the birthplace of many American firsts: the first capital city, the first national bank, the first zoo, the first library, and even the first 'cheese steak.' Explore this magnificent city for yourself in the new compact edition of Philadelphia Then & Now.Incredible then-and-now photographs detail life in Philadelphia over the centuries. See how much has--and hasn't--changed! One of America's oldest cities, Philadelphia has a rich and varied architectural. Compare an 1855 photo of America's oldest congressional building, Congress Hall,with a contemporary image, and you'll notice not much has changed, except for the traffic lights. Visit with some of the city's most famous residents! Discover who actually lived in the Betsy Ross House (not who you think!) and find out what happened to Edgar Allen Poe's infamous raven.

Philadelphia Then and Now

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Tom Perrotta

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Leftovers and Tracy Flick Can't Win comes a darkly hilarious novel about a high school election that brings out the worst in everyone-the basis for the film starring Reese Witherspoon!

Tracy Flick wants to be President of Winwood High. She's one of those ambitious girls who finds time to do it all- edit the yearbook, star in the musical, sleep with her English teacher. But another teacher, staunch idealist Jim McAllister, aka "Mr. M.," thinks the students deserve better. So he persuades Paul Warren-a well-liked, good-hearted jock-to throw in his hat. But that puts Paul's sister Tammy in a snit. So she runs too, on an apathy platform, before starting a real campaign...to get herself kicked out of school.

The idea was to educate the students at this suburban New Jersey school in the democratic process and the American way. But with all the sex scandals, smear campaigns, and behind-the-scenes power brokers at Winwood High, it doesn't look as if they need any lessons....

Election

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John O'Hara

On the seedy side of Chicago, Joey Evans is a poor man's Bing Crosby, a wise-cracking crooner down on his luck but always on the make. In his letters to a pal in New York he gives the lowdown on his shady escapades, run-ins with the mob and easy affairs with the prettiest mice in the business.

Pal Joey

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Virginia McAlester

Lee McAlester

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

For the house lover and the curious tourist, for the house buyer and the weekend stroller, for neighborhood preservation groups and for all who want to know more about their community -- here, at last, is a book that makes it both easy and pleasurable to identify the various styles and periods of American domestic architecture.

Concentrating not on rare landmarks but on typical dwellings in ordinary neighborhoods all across the United States -- houses built over the past three hundred years and lived in by Americans of every social and economic background -- the book provides you with the facts (and frame of reference) that will enable you to look in a fresh way at the houses you constantly see around you. It tells you -- and shows you in more than 1,200 illustrations -- what you need to know in order to be able to recognize the several distinct architectural styles and to understand their historical significance. What does that cornice mean? Or that porch? That door? When was this house built? What does its style say about the people who built it? You'll find the answers to such questions here.

This is how the book works: Each of thirty-nine chapters focuses on a particular style (and its variants). Each begins with a large schematic drawing that highlights the style's most important identifying features. Additional drawings and photographs depict the most common shapes and the principal subtypes, allowing you to see at a glance a wide range of examples of each style. Still more drawings offer close-up views of typical small details -- windows, doors, cornices, etc. -- that might be difficult to see in full-house pictures. The accompanying text is rich in information about each style -- describing in detail its identifying features, telling you where (and in what quantity) you're likely to find examples of it, discussing all of its notable variants, and revealing its origin and tracing its history.

In the book's introductory chapters you'll find invaluable general discussions of house-building materials and techniques ("Structure"), house shapes ("Form"), and the many traditions of architectural fashion ("Style") that have influenced American house design through the past three centuries. A pictorial key and glossary help lead you from simple, easily recognized architectural features -- the presence of a tile roof, for example -- to the styles in which that feature is likely to be found.

A Field Guide to American Houses

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Thomas White

Ghosts, Monsters and Miracles

Strange creatures and tales of the supernatural thrive in Pennsylvania, from ghostly children who linger by their graves to werewolves that ambush nighttime travelers. Passed down over generations, Keystone State legends and lore provide both thrilling stories and dire warnings. Phantom trains chug down the now removed rails of the P&LE Railroad line on the Great Allegheny Passage. A wild ape boy is said to roam the Chester swamps, while the weeping Squonk wanders the hemlock-shrouded hills of central Pennsylvania, lamenting his hideousness. On dark nights, the ghosts of Betty Knox and her Union soldier beau still search for each other at Dunbar Creek. Join Thomas White and company as they go in search of the truth behind the legends of supernatural Pennsylvania.

Supernatural Lore of Pennsylvania

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The Ghosts of Williamsburg, Vol. 2

Piper Kerman

My Year in a Women's Prison

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut, the well-heeled Smith College alumna is now inmate #11187–424—one of the millions of people who disappear “down the rabbit hole” of the American penal system. From her first strip search to her final release, Kerman learns to navigate this strange world with its strictly enforced codes of behavior and arbitrary rules. She meets women from all walks of life, who surprise her with small tokens of generosity, hard words of wisdom, and simple acts of acceptance. Heartbreaking, hilarious, and at times enraging, Kerman’s story offers a rare look into the lives of women in prison—why it is we lock so many away and what happens to them when they’re there. Praise for Orange Is the New Black “Fascinating . . . The true subject of this unforgettable book is female bonding and the ties that even bars can’t unbind.”—People (four stars) “I loved this book. It’s a story rich with humor, pathos, and redemption. What I did not expect from this memoir was the affection, compassion, and even reverence that Piper Kerman demonstrates for all the women she encountered while she was locked away in jail. I will never forget it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love “This book is impossible to put down because [Kerman] could be you. Or your best friend. Or your daughter.”—Los Angeles Times “Moving . . . transcends the memoir genre’s usual self-centeredness to explore how human beings can always surprise you.”—USA Today “It’s a compelling awakening, and a harrowing one—both for the reader and for Kerman.”—Newsweek

Orange Is the New Black

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David Lehman

One Hundred Notes on the Man and His World

In celebration of his one-hundredth birthday, a charming, irresistibly readable, and handsomely packaged look back at the life and times of the greatest entertainer in American history, Frank Sinatra. Sinatra’s Century is an irresistible collection of one-hundred short reflections on the man, his music, and his larger-than-life story, by a lifetime fan who also happens to be one of the poetry world’s most prominent voices. David Lehman uses each of these short pieces to look back on a single facet of the entertainer’s story—from his childhood in Hoboken, to his emergence as “The Voice” in the 1940s, to the wild professional (and romantic) fluctuations that followed. Lehman offers new insights and revisits familiar stories—Sinatra’s dramatic love affairs with some of the most beautiful stars in Hollywood, including Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe, and Ava Gardner; his fall from grace in the late 1940s and resurrection during the “Capitol Years” of the 1950s; his bonds with the rest of the Rat Pack; and his long tenure as the Chairman of the Board, viewed as the eminence grise of popular music inspiring generations of artists, from Bobby Darin to Bono to Bob Dylan. Brimming with Lehman’s own lifelong affection for Sinatra, the book includes lists of unforgettable performances; engaging insight on what made Sinatra the model of American machismo—and the epitome of romance; and clear-eyed assessments of the foibles that impacted his life and work. Warm and enlightening, Sinatra’s Century is full-throated appreciation of Sinatra for every fan.

Sinatra's Century

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Christopher Hibbert

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The perfect introduction to England's history for readers of all ages.

The Story of England

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

There's no better guide through mind-expanding questions such as what the nature of space and time is, how we fit within the universe, and how the universe fits within us than Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in digestive chapters consumable any time and anywhere in the busy day

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

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Luc Reid

The Slang of 65 American Subcultures

Do You Know Your Subculture Slang? &break;&break;"If your house hasn't been looted yet, it will be, so put everything you can in the bank and make mule characters carry the rest." &break;&break;"She will act as his beard when his parents come over and at office parties." &break;&break;"Surely a duck kicker would not disturb ducks this old?" &break;&break;Do you ever feel like people are talking, but you have no idea what they're saying? Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Then you need Talk the Talk. This handy little book is your guide to the unique vernacular of 65 subcultures from hip hop to punk rock, from surfers to construction workers and more. You'll learn 3,500 slang terms, many of which you've never heard of. Author Luc Reid introduces each group and its key characteristics to give you an informative insider's peek at culture and diversity in America–plus he includes warnings when certain terms should be used with caution so that you don't commit any faux pas. &break;&break;Discover the meanings of: &break; bleep (goths), page 155&break; buildering (rock climbers), page 287&break; contactee (UFO believers), page 373&break; funnel (skydivers), page 333&break; ground control (drug pushers and users), page 118&break; mob (online gamers), page 236&break; relaxicon (sci-fi and fantasy fans), page 312&break; rules lawyer (role-playing gamers), page 296&break; warlock (Wiccans, witches, and neo-pagans), page 384&break; zombie gimmick (magicians), page 207

Talk the Talk

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Jennifer Nine

The Official Story of Bush

Unrecognized for so long in their native London, Bush have been hugely successful in the USA, selling seven million copies of their debut album and over five million of the follow-up. Based on interviews with all the band members, this official biography charts their turbulent rise to fame.

Like the English Sun

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John E. Douglas

Mark Olshaker

Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit

Includes material on "the Trailside Killer in San Francisco, the Atlanta child murderer, the Tylenol poisoner, the man who hunted prostitutes for sport in the woods of Alaska, and Seattle's Green River killer ..."

Mindhunter

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Christiane Reiter

Angelika Taschen

Shot by Italian interior photographer Giorgio Possenti, these sumptuous photographs of penthouses, open space interiors, and minimalist homes (filled with original designs by the likes of Le Corbusier, Jacobsen, Eames, and Saarinen) are a rare and wonderful treat.

Sydney Style

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Jakki Clarke

Ed Snider

Philadelphia Hockey Greats Share Their Personal Stories

Stretching back to the team's birth in the National Hockey League expansion of 1967, this record follows the Philadelphia Flyers' story, starting with the rabid fan base they built during their "Broad Street Bullies" era of the 1970s. The hard-charging Bullies' back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 1974 and 1975 are documented, and the team's status as a perennial contender is illustrated through their 34 playoff appearances. Penned by charismatic superstar and team manager Bobby Clarke's own daughter Jakki, this account reflects the personal relationships the author established with many of the team's best skaters. Drawn from up-close interviews with more than 30 of the Flyers' greats regarding their lives, playing careers, challenges, and successes, this compilation is a must-have keepsake that all Philadelphia hockey fans are sure to cherish. Players from all eras are represented--including Billy Barber, Bernie Parent, Mark Howe, Keith Primeau, and more--sharing never-before-told stories about learning to skate, playing pranks in the locker room, enjoying the fruits of victory, and overcoming crushing defeat. Containing valuable advice for both athletes and parents, this is an intimate look at a group of men who have experienced the ups and downs of a demanding sport at all levels.

Flyer Lives

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Martin J. Smith

And Other Tales of the People, Places, and Peculiarities of the Modern American Southwest

Discover the Weird, Weird WestFor more than thirty years, journalist and author Martin J. Smith traveled the American West, chasing offbeat stories that were often bizarre, always compelling, and at times profound. His journey through that oft-idealized and misunderstood landscape has made him a witness to some of the West's most interesting places, people, and events, from his Valentine's Day at Nevada's Mustang Ranch brothel to the deathbed of a man who spent three decades building two 150-ton concrete dinosaurs in the desert. This collection of essays, often told with the wisdom and perspective of a writer looking back, chronicles in vivid detail the heroes, heels, and cultural spasms of an endlessly fascinating frontier.

Mr. Las Vegas Has a Bad Knee

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Orhan Pamuk

A Novel

The narrator looks back on his life as imperial astrologer for a Turkish sultan

The White Castle

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Richard Hayes

Mary Gardner

My Life at Full Throttle

The true-life and bad-ass story of Richard Deadeye' Hayes - a member, and eventually president, of the infamous Los Valientes Motorcycle Club. Between riding, drug dealing and sending men to the hospital, Deadeye made himself a legend among bikers, all the while making sure his daughter never got involved with people like him. Now, in his own words, Deadeye tells it all - from stealing a machine gun to being shot in the face and losing an eye. A veritable true-to-life, larger-than-life and full-throttle autobiography if ever there was one.'

Outlaw Biker

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Robert M. Pirsig

An Inquiry into Values

One of the most important and influential books written in the past half-century, Robert M. Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a powerful, moving, and penetrating examination of how we live . . . and a breathtaking meditation on how to live better. Here is the book that transformed a generation: an unforgettable narration of a summer motorcycle trip across America's Northwest, undertaken by a father and his young son. A story of love and fear -- of growth, discovery, and acceptance -- that becomes a profound personal and philosophical odyssey into life's fundamental questions, this uniquely exhilarating modern classic is both touching and transcendent, resonant with the myriad confusions of existence . . . and the small, essential triumphs that propel us forward.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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Grace Gershuny

Easy Methods for Every Gardener

Explains what composting is and how it works, provides instructions for making and using compost, and offers ecologically sound solutions to waste disposal problems

The Rodale Book of Composting

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Bishop Brand

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Carrie Brownstein

Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl

Michael Ulmer

We Are Your Leafs

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Vitamix whole grains cookbook

Edward Arthur Mauger

Philadelphia Then and Now

Tom Perrotta

Election

John O'Hara

Pal Joey

Virginia McAlester; Lee McAlester

A Field Guide to American Houses

Thomas White

Supernatural Lore of Pennsylvania

L.B. Taylor Jr

The Ghosts of Williamsburg, Vol. 2

Piper Kerman

Orange Is the New Black

David Lehman

Sinatra's Century

Christopher Hibbert

The Story of England

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Luc Reid

Talk the Talk

Jennifer Nine

Like the English Sun

John E. Douglas; Mark Olshaker

Mindhunter

Christiane Reiter; Angelika Taschen

Sydney Style

Jakki Clarke; Ed Snider

Flyer Lives

Martin J. Smith

Mr. Las Vegas Has a Bad Knee

Orhan Pamuk

The White Castle

Richard Hayes; Mary Gardner

Outlaw Biker

Robert M. Pirsig

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Robert M. Pirsig

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Grace Gershuny

The Rodale Book of Composting

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