A. C. Ross

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Maine

Crazy Horse and the Real Reason for the Battle of the Little Big Horn

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Scott Matthews

Why do you "call shotgun" when you want the front passenger seat? What does "letting the cat out of the bag" have to do with divulging secrets? Why do you ask people to "cut to the chase"? How come you hear all those juicy rumors "through the grapevine"? Like many people you've probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In "Why do we say that," we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use. Inside you will discover: What the sanitary conditions of 17th century London have to do with it's "raining cats and dogs" today. Why taking things "with grain of salt" has to do with an ancient remedy for poison. What Southeast Asian warrior traditions have to do with the term "to run amuck." Why "to break a leg" became something worth aspiring to in the Elizabethan theatres. And many many more Click the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular English idioms.

Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! a Brief History on Where They Come From!

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Patrick Carman

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New York Times bestselling author Patrick Carman delivers a modern reimagining of the classic Mary Poppins tale in this story about family, grief, and healing—with a dash of magic! Stanley Darrow isn’t sure what to expect when the mysterious Mr. Gedrick appears on his doorstep. He is certain, however, that his family could use Mr. Gedrick’s help: Their lives—and their house—have been a mess since Stanley’s dad died. The strange new nanny quickly helps them transform their cluttered home into a sparkling and spotless version of its former self, but it’s going to take more than a clean house to help the Darrow family learn to live and love again. Can Mr. Gedrick help Stanley, his brother, Fergus, his sister, Amelia, and his mom find their way back to each other? And what secrets of his own is Mr. Gedrick hiding behind his crooked grin?

Mr. Gedrick and Me

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Samuel Miller

Paper sleeve is ripped otherwise excellent condition 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Told in multiple voices, teens at a preparatory school for the exceptional in the forests of Utah uncover a larger mystery after a student disappears.

Redemption Prep

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Celeste Ng

A Novel

The #1 New York Times bestseller! Now a Hulu original series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. “I read Little Fires Everywhere in a single, breathless sitting.” —Jodi Picoult “To say I love this book is an understatement. It’s a deep psychological mystery about the power of motherhood, the intensity of teenage love, and the danger of perfection. It moved me to tears.” —Reese Witherspoon “Extraordinary . . . books like Little Fires Everywhere don't come along often.” —John Green From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You, a riveting novel that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned—from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren—an enigmatic artist and single mother—who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community. When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town—and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia’s past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs. Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood—and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster. Named a Best Book of the Year by: People, The Washington Post, Bustle, Esquire, Southern Living, The Daily Beast, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Audible, Goodreads, Library Reads, Book of the Month, Paste, Kirkus Reviews, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and many more... Perfect for book clubs! Visit celesteng.com for discussion guides and more.

Little Fires Everywhere

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Sheila Black

1988
Name written on publishing page
Otherwise excellent condition 

Illustrated by Robyn Officer 

The Story of the Easter Bunny

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Home reference guide 

Heloise from A to Z

2,647 household problems solved

Heloise Around the House

Borrow the Magic if you dare…

The Grimm Legacy

Dean Koontz

Paper cover is ripped. Book is in great condition 

Author of Mr. Murder 

Realizing that he is the only link between a Hollywood director's Los Angeles killing spree and the chilling visions of a Montana ranch caretaker, police officer Jack McGarvey finds himself drawn into a confrontation with an evil force. Reissue.

Winter Moon

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Robert L. Miller

Eric W. Ehrmann

Walter Pfeiffer

Paper Cover is ripped at binding. All pages intact and in excellent condition 

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

The Golden Anniversary Album

M.I. Hummel

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Mark Cotta Vaz

Writing on inside cover others great condition 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

New Moon: the Official Illustrated Movie Companion

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Anna Quindlen

Writing on inside cover other wide excellent condition 

The Complete Tales

For over sixty years, Madeline's adventures have enthralled her ever-growing audience. This collection brings together all six of the Madeline books in one volume. Every well-loved word and picture is here, plus an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen, an essay by Ludwig Bemelmans on how he created Madeline, and working sketches of Madeline, as well as photos of the Bemelmans family. This landmark volume will be treasured by the entire family.

Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.

Mad about Madeline

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1981
Writing on inside cover and edges of pages are aged.

Views of Life And Nature from a Maine

A Countryman’s Journal

Richard G. Smith

1958
Writing on inside cover 
Excellent condition otherwise 

Treasury of the Maine Woods

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Phidal Publishing Inc.

One puzzle has a ripped piece.
All pieces intact

Minnie

Disney Minnie My First Puzzle Book

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Dallie Miessner

Book is slightly warped. All pages and binding intact. 

The Precious Moments Story

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Bernd Heinrich

Science

A Biologist's Life in the Field

In a Patch of Fireweed

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Seth Kantner

Writing in inside cover, otherwise in excellent condition 

Living with Caribou

An extraordinary and intimate exploration of Alaska's modern landscape, communities, and iconic wildlife

A Thousand Trails Home

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C. S. Lewis

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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The Magician's Nephew

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Cinder The Lunar Chonicles

Pseudonymous Bosch

The Secret Series continues in this dangerous and daring fourth adventure as Cass finds herself alone and disoriented in a dream-like world, while back at home she is in the hospital in a coma with Max-Ernest desperately searching for a way to awaken her.

This Isn't What It Looks Like

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Larousse Staff

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Larousse Mini Dictionary - French-English

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A. C. Ross

Crazy Horse and the Real Reason for the Battle of the Little Big Horn

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Mr. Gedrick and Me

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