A classic tale of friendship on earth, affection, and protection.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

California

Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White's Charlotte's Web was published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books of all time. To celebrate this milestone, the renowned Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has written a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the book that is itself a beautiful translation of White's own view of the world—of the joy he took in the change of seasons, in farm life, in the miracles of life and death, and, in short, the glory of everything. We are proud to include Kate DiCamillo's foreword in the 60th anniversary editions of this cherished classic. Charlotte's Web is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur—and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider who lived with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of Templeton, the rat who never did anything for anybody unless there was something in it for him, and by a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saved the life of Wilbur, who by this time had grown up to quite a pig. How all this comes about is Mr. White's story. It is a story of the magic of childhood on the farm. The thousands of children who loved Stuart Little, the heroic little city mouse, will be entranced with Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig, and Fern, the little girl who understood their language. The forty-seven black-and-white drawings by Garth Williams have all the wonderful detail and warmhearted appeal that children love in his work. Incomparably matched to E.B. White's marvelous story, they speak to each new generation, softly and irresistibly.

Charlotte's Web

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A tale of marriage, adultery, and retribution.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A compelling story of life in the Chinese-American community of New York City. The pages of this novel come alive with the maneuvers of the Tong leaders, the colorful visitors to the Money Come mah-jongg clubhouse, and the complex gossip of closely knit Chinatown.

Only a Chinese American could have written a novel of such vigor and authenticity. In 1989 it was made into a feature film by the highly respected director Wayne Wang.

Eat a Bowl of Tea

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The Very Best of San Francisco Cuisine

Farallon restaurant executive chef and co-owner Mark Franz has compiled the recipes that have taken the culinary world by storm. "The Farallon Cookbook" will take serious home cooks on an undersea voyage, packed with tips from the chef, techniques to simplify the recipes, and an irresistible selection of desserts. 72 illustrations.

Farallon Cookbook

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The Paper Airplane Book

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Third Series

"This anthology, with selections from the great early years of science fiction, contains wonderfully imaginative and timeless short stories and novellas by the great masters of the genre" -- Page 4 of cover.

Isaac Asimov Presents The Golden Years of Science Fiction

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How Space Technology Is Improving Life on Earth

Surveys the benefits derived through everyday use of space technology including medical advances, satellite communication, and weather predictions.

Gifts from Space

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Sleep better, live longer, with the groundbreaking information and step-by-step program in this revolutionary book.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep

Sleep better, live longer with the groundbreaking information and step-by-step program in this revolutionary book. Healthful sleep has been empirically proven to be the single most important factor in predicting longevity, more influential than diet, exercise, or heredity. And yet we are a sleep-sick society, ignorant of the facts of sleep--and the price of sleep deprivation. In this groundbreaking book, based on decades of study on the frontiers of sleep science, Dr. William Dement, founder and director of the Stanford University Sleep Research Center, explains what happens when we sleep, when we don't, and how we can reclaim the most powerful--and underrated--health miracle of all. Taking us on a fascinating tour of our sleeping body and mind, Dr. Dement reveals the price we have paid for ignoring sleep--an epidemic of heart disease, 33 percent of traffic-fatigue-related accidents, and immeasurable mental and psychological disadvantages. And he offers a hands-on prescription for vibrant good health and longevity, including...self-tests to determine how much sleep you really need...the role of prescription and over-the-counter sleeping aids...the latest research on how sleep affects the immune system...how to combat insomnia, snoring, and jet lag...plus information on sleep disorder clinics nationwide, Web sites, and more. Taking readers on a fascinating tour of our sleeping body and mind, Dr. William C. Dement reveals the price paid for ignoring sleep--an epidemic of heart disease, traffic-fatigue-related accidents (responsible for a full third of all traffic accidents), and immeasurable mental and psychological disadvantages. Offering a hands-on prescription for vibrant good health and longevity, THE PROMISE OF SLEEP includes self-tests to determine how much sleep you really need, full information on the role of prescription and over-the-counter sleeping aids, the latest research on how sleep affects the immune system, helpful methods for combating insomnia, snoring, and jet lag, plus information on sleep disorder clinics nationwide, sleep disorder Web sites, and more. -->

The Promise of Sleep

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From the ball point pen to the computer, from the Polaroid Camera to the Atomic clock, with 1071 two-color drawings and diagrams.

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Technology

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines including a lawn sprinkler, pneumatic drill, electric guitar, and a smoke detector.

The Way Things Work

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“A splendid book which goes toward reviving Huxley’s prophecy… of a worthy literature of science and technology… Mr. Kidder has endowed the tale with such pace, texture, and poetic implication that he has elevated it to a high level of narrative art”

The story of the design and production of the minicomputer.

The Soul of a New Machine

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How You Can Sue Without Hiring a Lawyer

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A great galaxy of classic tales of imaginative and future fiction

A Treasury of Great Science Fiction Vol. 2

A great galaxy of classic tales of imaginative and future fiction.

A Treasury of Great Science Fiction Vol. 1

Four Practical Revolutions In Management

A New American TQM

A fascinating miscellany of achievements, blunders, oddities and curiosities designed to captivate readers young and old.

Felton and Fowler's Best, Worst and Most Unusual

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Analog’s Golden Anniversary Anthology

The Layperson's Guide

In this centenary celebration of Einstein's birth, Calder offers lucid commentary on the landmark works Special Relativity and General Relativity which deal, respectively, with high-speed motion and gravity, revealing the extent to which Einstein revolutionized man's ideas about the universe.

Einstein's Universe

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Presents a view of evolutionary theory as part of a larger theory yet to be developed.

Great Evolution Mystery

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A collection of wit and wisdom based on the theme of fatherhood.

Inspiring words on Fatherhood

Forever Dad

Includes complementary heavy-duty binder.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

English

Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Society

Public Speaking

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Stories

Traveling to Tibet after the failing of his marriage, a Chinese writer witnesses the sky burial of a woman who died in childbirth, shares a tent with a nomad who is seeking forgiveness for incest, and hears the story of a young woman incarnate lama who died during a Buddhist initiation rite. By the author of The Noodle Maker.

Stick Out Your Tongue

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The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls

You Can Do It! is the vision of Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, a heroine of United Flight 93 and a woman who was an inspiration to all who knew her. Lauren's dream was to create the ultimate self-empowering resource, a book to help women of all ages realize their dreams. Inspired by her beloved Girl Scout badges, nurtured to publication by her family and friendsled by Lauren's two sisters, Vaughn and DaraYou Can Do It! is the merit badge handbook for every grown-up girl who's said, "I wish I could..." Jam-packed with practical advice, here is step-by-step instruction and kick-in-the-pants encouragement for achieving 60 exciting badge activities. Start your own business, go back to school, speak in public, play a musical instrument, fix the carwhatever the ambition, each activity features a female expert to mentor the reader and guide her to success with clear how-to, practical resources, and the wisdom of experience. Learn a new language with Susan Carvalho of Middlebury College, take a great photograph with Lauren Greenfield, climb a mountain with Annapurna expedition leader Arlene Blum. These 512 can-do pages are about dusting off fantasies, overcoming fears, and achieving long-held desires. And to top it all off, the book includes 60 colorful badge stickersa fun reward for goals accomplished. With its warm and encouraging message, You Can Do It! will help women everywhere discover that, yes, they can!

A portion of the proceeds from You Can Do It! will go to the Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas Foundation, which supports charitable causes and scholarships for women.

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Gifts from Space

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The Soul of a New Machine

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How You Can Sue Without Hiring a Lawyer

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A Treasury of Great Science Fiction Vol. 1

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A New American TQM

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Felton and Fowler's Best, Worst and Most Unusual

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Analog’s Golden Anniversary Anthology

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Einstein's Universe

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Great Evolution Mystery

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Forever Dad

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Hardy Boys 24: The Short-Wave Mystery

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