What minority group claims Jack the Ripper, Leonardo da Vinci, the Boston Strangler and Marilyn Monroe among its members? Lefties--one of the largest minority groups in the land. For every lefty tired of living in a right-handed world, this witty and wise guide to the facts and findings, legend and lore of the so-called "sinister people" is a welcome bookshelf addition. From handshakes to school desks and scissors to baseball mitts, every lefty knows the world is geared toward the right-handed. What most southpaws don't know, however, about their own uniqueness is covered in these pages. Why is there this enduring disparity in human-handedness? For what reason has history so preferred our right and singled out our left for such unrelenting infamy? If, as Plato concluded, there is nothing natural about it, how are we to explain such a persisting and curious phenomenon? The perfect gift for the Lefty in your life.

This book is in good condition, with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked though starting to yellow. Covers are lightly worn, discolored, and scuffed, with a stain on the front. No tears or creases. Printed in 1980, 221 pp.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Minnesota

The origin & consequences of being left-handed

Lefties

This book is in good midcentury vintage condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked, though starting to yellow. Covers are in good shape, with a little bump on the bottom of the front cover. Dust jacket has a few small tears and a stain on the spine near the top. Owner's stamp on inside front cover. Printed in 1962, 256 pp. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Voyage to Santa Fe

George V. Higgins

This book is in good pre-owned condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked, though starting to yellow around the edges. Cover and dust jacket are discoloring at the top as well. Dust jacket is free of rips and tears but is scuffed and stained. First edition, printed in 1980. 225 pp.

An honest man with few illusions that have gone unchallenged, criminal lawyer Jerry Kennedy is hard put to reconcile his professional life--defending car thieves, pimps, pushers, and mobsters--with his family life

Kennedy for the Defense

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A landmark of postmodern American fiction, Letters is (as the subtitle genially informs us) "an old time epistolary novel by seven fictitious drolls & dreamers each of which imagines himself factual." Seven characters (including the Author himself) exchange a novel's worth of letters during a 7-month period in 1969, a time of revolution that recalls the U.S.'s first revolution in the 18th century - the heyday of the epistolary novel. Recapitulating American history as well as the plots of his first six novels, Barth's seventh novel is a witty and profound exploration of the nature of revolution and renewal, rebellion and reenactment, at both the private and public levels. It is also an ingenious meditation on the genre of the novel itself, recycling an older form to explore new directions, new possibilities for the novel.

This book is in good pre-owned condition, with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are unmarked, though a scuffed around the edges. Covers are stained from a little water but pages and binding are not affected. The book has a mild musty odor. Dust jacket is torn and scuffed in several places, with price sticker residue on the front. Printed in 1979, 772 pp.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A Novel

Letters

Mark Manson

This first edition is in excellent condition, with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers are in excellent shape and dust jacket shows no sign of wear. Printed in 2016, 212 pp.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - First Edition

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Anne Sheffield

Mike Wallace

Donald F. Klein

This book is in very good pre-owned condition with no wear to the spine. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers are not scuffed but slightly worn from use. Printed in 1999, 306 pp.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Living and Coping with Depression Fallout

Offers coping strategies for the spouses, parents, children, and lovers of depressed people, outlining the five stages of depression fallout

How You Can Survive When They're Depressed

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China Williams

Mark Beales

Tim Bewer

Joe Bindloss

Austin Bush

David Eimer

Bruce Evans

Damian Harper

Isabella Noble

This Lonely Planet travel guide is in very good pre-owned condition, with no wear to the soine. Pages are clean and unmarked, Bangkok city map is intact. Covers are not scuffed or worn. Fourth edition, printed in 2016, 324 pp.

Top sights, authentic experiences

Lonely Planet's Discover Thailand is your passport to Thailand's top sights and most authentic experiences. Revel in the neon and noise of Bangkok; hike to a hill-tribe village in mountainous Chiang Rai; or plan the ultimate beach escape on photogenic Ko Phi-Phi.

Discover Thailand

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Christina Klein

This book is in good pre-owned condition with no wear to the spine. Pages have occasional highlighting, underlining, and dog ears. Covers are unscuffed. Printed in 2003, 318 pp. 

Asia in the Middlebrow Imagination, 1945-1961

This study reads the postwar period as one of international economic and political integration - a distinct chapter in the process of US-led globalization. It shows how US policy makers and intellectuals, created a global culture of integration that represented the growth of US power in Asia.

Cold War Orientalism

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Ellen Fein

Sherrie Schneider

This book is in fair condition with a little wear to the spine. Pages have some underlining and dog ears. Covers are lightly worn with a crease on the front cover. Printed in 2097, 380 pp.

Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right

The search for Mr. Right starts here. This simple set of dating dos and don'ts-combining The Rules and The Rules II-will teach you how to find (and keep!) a man who treats you with the respect and dignity you deserve.

You are a creature unlike any other (Rule #1)-that's why you need... The Rules. Refreshingly blunt, astonishingly effective, and at times hilarious, All the Rules will lead you to where you want to be: in a healthy, committed relationship. These commonsense guidelines will help you:

Lead a full, satisfying, busy life outside of romance.
Accept occasional defeat and move on.
Bring out the best in you and in the men you date.

Whether you're eighteen or eighty, these time-tested techniques will help you find the man of your dreams.

All the Rules

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This thin book is in excellent condition with no wear to the spine. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers are not scuffed or worn. Printed in 2012, 112 pp.

Nine traits of the outwardly focused Christian 

I will!

Sarah Young

This handsome book is in good pre-owned condition with no cracks in the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover has a little nick on the bottom near the spine and some wear around the edges. Printed in 2004, 382 pp. 

Enjoying Peace in His Presence

Jesus Calling

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Kyle Idleman

This book is in very good condition with no wear to the spine. Pages are clean and unmarked. Very mild water warping near bottom of back cover (see photo). Covers are unscuffed. Printed in 2011, 215 pp.

Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus

If Jesus were to sit down with you right now and have a DTR (Define the Relationship) conversation, how would you respond? Are you truly his follower or just a fan---or perhaps someone who doesn't even care about the difference? Not a Fan invites you to make Jesus not merely the object of your admiration, but the very center of your life.

Not a Fan

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Richard N. Bolles

This book is in very good pre-owned condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers are lightly scuffed. Printed in 2011, 336 pp.

A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

This job-hunting classic is revised and updated annually. It includes useful Internet sites and explains how to select a career counselor.

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2011

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Joy Darlington

Nancy Schuman

This book is in good pre-owned condition with no wear to the spine or binding. There are a few underlines and dog eared pages. Covers are not worn or scuffed. Printed in 2008, 290 pp.

All You Need to Make a Great First Impression and Land the Perfect Job

All you need to make a great first impression and land the perfect job

Everything Job Interview Book

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Dalai Dalai Lama

This book has been read and loved, with underlining and highlighting throughout. Some pages dogeared as well. Spine and binding are in good shape, covers only mildly worn. Price sticker residue on back cover. Printed in 2001, 237 pp.

Don't miss His Holiness the Dalai Lama's classic book, The Art of Happiness, or his newest, The Book of Joy, named one of Oprah's Favorite Things. In a difficult, uncertain time, it takes a person of great courage, such as the Dalai Lama, to give us hope. Regardless of the violence and cynicism we see on television and read about in the news, there is an argument to be made for basic human goodness. The number of people who spend their lives engaged in violence and dishonesty is tiny compared to the vast majority who would wish others only well. According to the Dalai Lama, our survival has depended and will continue to depend on our basic goodness. Ethics for the New Millennium presents a moral system based on universal rather than religious principles. Its ultimate goal is happiness for every individual, irrespective of religious beliefs. Though he himself a practicing Buddhist, the Dalai Lama's teachings and the moral compass that guides him can lead each and every one of us—Muslim, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, or atheist—to a happier, more fulfilling life.

Ethics for the New Millennium

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Meredith Leyva

This book is in good pre-owned condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean, with one or two random highlights. Covers are not scuffed but have a little wear around the edges. Printed in 2009, 211 pp.

A Survival Guide for Military Wives, Girlfriends, and Women in Uniform

Now revised to reflect the reality of military and economic unrest around the world, Married to the Military remains an invaluable resource for any military spouse or significant other.

When you marry a military service member, whether a reservist or active--you may feel as if you've also married the United States military! While there are plenty of orientation books on military training, there is not much information available about handling the personal aspects of military life. Married to the Military demystifies the often confusing military world so you can make the right choices for yourself and your family.

Meredith Leyva, an experienced military wife and founder of CinCHouse.com, the Internet's largest community for military wives, girlfriends, and women in uniform, offers time-tested advice on everything you need to know--from relocation to deployment, protocol to finances, and career to kids, including:

-Keeping your love life together during deployments
-Relocating yourself and your family around the world
-Maintaining your own career when you're expected to move every three years
-Understanding what pay and benefits you're entitled to--and how to maximize them
-Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other threats to your partner's well-being

Whether you're figuring out military protocol or trying to understand the medical system, this savvy, friendly yet authoritative guide details just what you need to know to manage day-to-day issues and get on with the adventure of military life.

Married to the Military

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Tyndale House Publishers Staff

This book is in good pre-owned condition. No wear to the spine or binding. Pages are mostly clean and unmarked though there are a couple of dog ears and random marks. Printed in 2007, 230 pp.

New Testament

The Abundant Life Bibleoffers readers insights about living the abundant life through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Topics such as joy, peace, dealing with life's tough issues, and more offer practical guidance for daily life. The Abundant Life Bibleis value priced--perfect for gift giving.

Abundant Life

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Arianna Huffington

This book is warped from a little bit of water damage on the front - see photos. Covers are lightly scuffed and worn. Some underlining of text and dogeared pages. Printed in 2007, 231 pp.

A Road Map for Women

Observing that her own teenage daughters were beginning to experience some of the same fears that had once burdened her--how attractive am I? do people like me? do I dare speak up?--Arianna Huffington began to examine the ways in which fear affects all our lives. In stories drawn from her own experiences and from the lives of other women, she points toward the moments of extraordinary strength, courage, and resilience that result from confronting and overcoming fear. And she outlines the steps anyone can take to conquer fear. Her book shows us how to become bold from the inside out--from feeling comfortable in our own skin to getting what we want in love and at work to changing the world.

On Becoming Fearless

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This book is in very good condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Covers and dust jacket like new. Some underlining of text. Printed in 2013, 496 pp.

The Bible As One Continuing Story of God and His People

Presents a retelling of thirty-one accessible chapters arranged chronologically from Genesis to Revelation, allowing the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel.

The Story, KJV

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Joe Germanotta

Wenonah Hoye

Lady Lady Gaga

This book is practically new, with no evidence it has been opened. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers and dust jacket are pristine. Printed in 2016, 99 pp. Possible first edition.

Classic Recipes and Scenes from an Italian-American Restaurant

A collection of recipes and anecdotes, inspired by the world famous restaurant Joanne Trattoria, owned by Joe Germanotta, father of Lady Gaga. Family, food, and love are the foundation upon which Joe and Cynthia Germanotta raised their daughters. Built on those same principles, the Germanottas family-run restaurant is world-renowned for its vibrant hospitality, delicious Southern Italian fare, and warm familial atmosphere. Named in honor of Joe’s sister who died of Lupus three months shy of her 20th birthday, Joanne Trattoria is more than a neighborhood restaurant; it is a mecca for Lady Gaga fans, a frequent gathering place for celebrities and notable New Yorkers, and a home to its faithful regulars and devoted staff. In his debut cookbook, Joe shares a mix of time-tested family recipes and house favorites—such as Joanne’s Meatballs, Papa G’s Chicken Scarpariello, and the unforgettable Nutellasagna—and for the first time recounts his inspirational story of fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant. With never-before released family photos, heartwarming testimonials and entertaining anecdotes from the extended Joanne family, as well as a moving foreword by the Germanottas’ older daughter, Golden Globe®- and six-time Grammy®-winning, Academy Award-nominated global icon Lady Gaga, Joanne Trattoria Cookbook: Classic Recipes and Scenes from an Italian-American Restaurant will delight both fans and foodies alike.

Joanne Trattoria Cookbook

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This midcentury novel is in good vintage condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked. Dust jacket is scuffed and torn but the book itself is structurally good. Owners stamp on inside. Printed in 1964, 267 pp.

A novel based on the life of Mata Hari

The Eye of the Lion

William Bayer

This book is in fair vintage condition. Structurally sound with no wear to the spine or binding. Dust jacket is lightly scuffed, ripped, and stained. Pages are scuffed around the edges, amd the previous owner has doodled a "flip folio" style stick figure cartoon on the bottom right of the pages. Definitely a book with character, and a First Edition to boot. Printed in 1980, 282 pp.

Punish Me with Kisses

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This book is in good vintage condition. First printing of the English translation from the original Italian. Pages are clean and unmarked.  Dust jacket is lightly scuffed and beginning to discolor around the edges. Price sticker on front. Printed in 1980, 249 pp.

Delirium

This rare and VERY early book about artificial intelligence and natural language processing is in good vintage condition with no wear to the spine or binding. Pages are clean and unmarked. Dust jacket is lightly scuffed with a couple of very small rips and stains. Printed in 1968, 440 pp.

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