Walter Isaacson

In great shape. Has some wear on the jacket, but basically brand new.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

California

Draws on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs, as well as interviews with family members, friends, competitors, and colleagues to offer a look at the co-founder and leading creative force behind the Apple computer company.

Steve Jobs

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Louise Nicholson

Alison Wright

Great shape. Some price tag residue, but brand new.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

From venerable Westminster Abbey to the cutting-edge exhibitions of the Tate Modern art museum, from the Tower of London's imposing facades to idyllic St. James's Park, London's storied history and myriad charms are irresistible. It's all here: the great historical sites, newer destinations, such as the revolving London Eye, the shopping and business district around East London's Docklands, and the rebuilt Globe Theatre on the trendy South Bank. Special detailed features give comprehensive information on many diverse topics such as London's street markets, Regency architecture, and historic port. Also, the book offers four guided walks through many of the city's lesser-known nooks and crannies. A special Excursions chapter guides readers to some of England's most rewarding destinations, all within range of the capital. A thorough Travelwise section provides recommendations for hotels and restaurants in all price ranges and in all areas. The guide also features authentic experiences that will help you delve deeper into the culture--including where to enjoy a fine British afternoon tea and how to get half-price tickets for London's renowned West End shows.

Whether you're shopping along famous Oxford Street or strolling along the quiet side streets of Chelsea, this guide has every tool you need to make your trip to America's #1 European tourist destination a memorable one.

Aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and expert advice from a trustworthy source, National Geographic Travelers provide ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the true feel of each destination not easily found online.

National Geographic Traveler: London, 4th Edition

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Some wear on the bind, but the pages are in good shape. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

Elon Musk

Steve Martin

This book is in great shape. Only been read once.

A Comic's Life

The Emmy Award-winning comedian shares the stories of his years in stand-up comedy in a humorous memoir that recalls a first job selling guidebooks at Disneyland, his early magic and comedy act, his years of honing his craft, and the sacrifice, discipline, and originality it took to take him to the top, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s. 350,000 first printing.

Born Standing Up

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Shawn Dahl

Used book, still in great shape. Corners have some wear.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

What Your Rock and Roll Favorites Favor

A collection of "Raves" columns from Rolling Stone magazine, in which rock artists discuss major influences and other favorite artists and artworks, includes more than three hundred performers' impressions and interviews, photographs, and twenty original self-portraits. Original. 50,000 first printing.

Rolling Stone Raves

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H. Jon Benjamin

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

An Attempted Memoir

“Writing this funny requires immense talent.” —AV Club H. Jon Benjamin—the lead voice behind Archer and Bob's Burgers—helps us all feel a little better about our own failures by sharing his own in a hilarious memoir-ish chronicle of failure. Most people would consider H. Jon Benjamin a comedy show business success. But he'd like to remind everyone that as great as success can be, failure is also an option. And maybe the best option. In this book, he tells stories from his own life, from his early days ("wherein I'm unable to deliver a sizzling fajita") to his romantic life ("how I failed to quantify a threesome") to family ("wherein a trip to P.F. Chang's fractures a family") to career ("how I failed at launching a kid's show"). As Jon himself says, breaking down one's natural ability to succeed is not an easy task, but also not an insurmountable one. Society as we know it is, sadly, failure averse. But more acceptance of failure, as Jon sees it, will go a long way to making this world a different place . . . a kinder, gentler place, where gardens are overgrown and most people stay home with their pets. A vision of failure, but also a vision of freedom. With stories, examples of artistic and literary failure, and a powerful can't-do attitude, Failure Is an Option is the book the world doesn't need right now but will get regardless.

Failure Is an Option

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Cheri Huber

Three Keys to Freedom and Joy

" ... Keys to compassionate awareness ... pay attention to everything, believe nothing, and don't take anything personally ..."--Cover

Suffering Is Optional

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Michael Caine

Used, but still in good shape. Some wear on corners.

And Other Lessons in Life

Hollywood legend Michael Caine shares wisdom and stories from his remarkable career in this "engrossing" memoir that "shines with positive energy" (Library Journal, starred review). One of our best-loved actors, Michael Caine has starred in over 100 films in his six-decade career, spanning classic movies like Alfie, Zulu, and The Italian Job to playing Alfred opposite Christian Bale's Batman in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy. Caine has excelled in every kind of role--with a skill that's made it look easy. Caine knows what success takes. He's made it to the pinnacle of his profession from humble origins. But as he says, "Small parts can lead to big things. And if you keep doing things right, the stars will align when you least expect it." Still working and more beloved than ever, Caine now shares everything he's learned-and "his fans will be rewarded, as will anyone seeking an enjoyable, inspirational read" (Library Journal).

Blowing the Bloody Doors Off

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Ashwini Narayanan

How Resistance Controls Your Life and What to Do about It

Employing the tenets of Zen Buddhist awareness practice, the book provides numerous exercises and self-help tools for working through problems with resistance, revealing how resistance operates in everyday life and guiding readers to consider how they can be free of it. The teachings in this book show how to recognize resistance in its many forms, not take it personally, and be free of its control. The platform is that the voice of resistance--thoughts such as I'll do it later--is not personal; everyone has it. Instead, it is the voice of a survival system that can take people from commitment to inaction in a matter of seconds. Then, self-hating voices level internal accusations for not having followed through, including thoughts of failure, shame, and lack of self-discipline.

I Don't Want to, I Don't Feel Like It

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Virginia Hanlon Grohl

Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars

While the Grohl family had always been musical-the family sang together on long car trips, harmonizing to Motown and David Bowie-Virginia never expected her son to become a musician, let alone a rock star. But when she saw him perform in front of thousands of screaming fans for the first time, she knew that rock stardom was meant to be for her son. And as Virginia watched her son's star rise, she often wondered about the other mothers who raised sons and daughters who became rock stars. Were they as surprised as she was about their children's fame? Did they worry about their children's livelihood and wellbeing in an industry fraught with drugs and other dangers? Did they encourage their children's passions despite the odds against success, or attempt to dissuade them from their grandiose dreams? Do they remind their kids to pack a warm coat when they go on tour? Virginia decided to seek out other rock star mothers to ask these questions, and so began a two-year odyssey in which she interviewed such women as Verna Griffin, Dr. Dre's mother; Marianne Stipe, Michael Stipe of REM's mother; Janis Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's mother; Patsy Noah, Adam Levine's mother; Donna Haim, mother of the Haim sisters; Hester Diamond, Mike D of The Beastie Boys' mother. With exclusive family photographs and a foreword by Dave Grohl, From Cradle to Stage will appeal to mothers and rock fans everywhere.

From Cradle to Stage

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Richard Castle

Books in great condition. Highly recommend! Especially if you’re a Castle fan.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

The best-selling mystery author of Heat Wave continues the story of tough and sexy NYPD homicide detective Nikki Heat and hotshot reporter Jameson Rook on the trail of a murderer in Manhattan.

Naked Heat

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Mary Kubica

I’m just trying to downsize my book collection. Nothing wrong with this book!

A Novel

People don't just disappear without a trace... Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. Are these incidents connected? After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold. Now, eleven years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they'll find... In this smart and chilling thriller, master of suspense and New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica shows that some people will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried. "I'm shamelessly addicted to Mary Kubica's juicy, unpredictable reads... She just keeps getting better." --Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever "Complex, richly atmospheric and thoroughly riveting." --Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia and A Good Marriage

Local Woman Missing

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Jojo Moyes

There are some price tag residue, but the book is in good shape. This is a great collection of short stories, would recommend.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart. “A vicarious jolt of Parisian romance. . . Delightful.” –People Magazine "An old-fashioned, feel-good love story. . . It’s as if Moyes has booked a vacation and is taking us along. To Paris. Amour!” –USA Today “Dreamy escapism, a book you can curl up with and easily finish over a weekend, with or without a glass of wine.” –Miami Herald Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away—to anywhere—before. Traveling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone—including herself—wrong. Alone in Paris, Nell finds a version of herself she never knew existed: independent and intrepid. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life? Funny, charming, and irresistible, "Paris for One" is quintessential Jojo Moyes—as are the other stories that round out the collection.

Paris for One and Other Stories

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Taylor Jenkins Reid

The cover is a bit worn, but the pages are still in great shape. This is an amazing book! Would recommend.

“Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of the most captivating reads of 2017.” —BuzzFeed “The epic adventures Evelyn creates over the course of a lifetime will leave every reader mesmerized. This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.” —PopSugar From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six—an entrancing novel “that speaks to the Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor in us all” (Kirkus Reviews), in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways. “Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

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This book has some age (it’s from 1977). It is a book from the Time-Life Collection (Time & Life Magazine). Third printing.

World War II

Blitzkrieg

Great shape! Just trying to downsize my collection.

The book is signed to “Suzie” and signed by the author.

Shit Adults Never Taught Us

Rand McNally

Nothing wrong with this, in great shape! Just need to downsize my book collection.

A perfectly packaged, awe inspiring tour of America's 60 National Parks complete with Rand McNally maps, stunning photography, park highlights, lodging options, and tips for hitting the road. This gem of a book showcases America's adventurous spirit and its astonishing beauty, park after amazing park presented in alphabetical offer.

National Parks Explore Americas 60 National Parks

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J. D. Salinger

In amazing condition. Just need to downsize my book collection.

Franny and Zooey

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This book has been used. This was a really great story. A very heavy one, but insanely interesting. I would recommend it!

The Autobiography of a Former Alcatraz Inmate

Rock Hard

Aaron James

Nothing wrong with it. In great shape. Just need to downsize my book collection.

A Theory

A philosophy professor describes the elements that can combine to make someone behave in an unbelievably disturbing and stress-causing manner and offers practical concepts to help develop constructive ways of dealing with these people and the problems they pose. 40,000 first printing.

Assholes

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Alan Zweibel

Brand new. Just trying to downsize my book collection. This is in a play format.

Gilda Radner, a Sort of Romantic Comedy

The script to the touching and funny play by Alan Zweibel about his relationship with famed comiedienne Gilda Radner.

Bunny, Bunny

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John Vorhaus

Brand new. Nothing wrong with it, just need to downsize my book collection.

The Little Book of SITCOM

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Alecness

Great shape, just a few marks on the back and front, but most likely can be wiped away with a damp cloth. Just trying to downsize my collection.

How to Design and Live a Fulfilling Life As an Artist with or Without a Day Job

Have you always had a vibe for one of the arts, but never seriously done anything about it? Maybe you tried, but felt discouraged by the difficulty and a lack of time and inspiration. You keep entertaining the idea that, one day, you'll start doing something...But bogged down under all sorts of commitments, you feel like there is nothing exciting happening in your life to fuel your creativity. Hidden Artists is a holistic approach on how to design a life where creativity flows as a side product. But creativity is just one aspect of developing an artist mindset. It is also about being a lifelong learner and having mental toughness and physical resilience. The author gets his point across by combining concepts and routines from various fields such as sports, business, history and philosophy in service of your art. The form of art you do doesn't matter. For the author, it's songwriting, but it could be writing, painting, acting... Hidden Artists brings it all together in a step-by-step guide to living a fulfilling life as an artist-with or without a day job.

Hidden Artists

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Kevin Toolis

The book is in great condition. It has a few red marks on the back, but no other damages. Still in great shape!

How the Irish Teach Us to Live, Love, and Die

An intimate, lyrical look at the ancient rite of the Irish wake--and the Irish way of overcoming our fear of death Death is a whisper for most of us. Instinctively we feel we should dim the lights, pull the curtains, and speak softly. But on a remote island off the coast of Ireland's County Mayo, death has a louder voice. Each day, along with reports of incoming Atlantic storms, the local radio runs a daily roll call of the recently departed. The islanders go in great numbers, young and old alike, to be with their dead. They keep vigil with the corpse and the bereaved company through the long hours of the night. They dig the grave with their own hands and carry the coffin on their own shoulders. The islanders cherish the dead--and amid the sorrow, they celebrate life, too. In My Father's Wake, acclaimed author and award-winning filmmaker Kevin Toolis unforgettably describes his own father's wake and explores the wider history and significance of this ancient and eternal Irish ritual. Perhaps we, too, can all find a better way to deal with our mortality--by living and loving as the Irish do.

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