Peter Esterhazy

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Louisiana

A Novel

The Esterházys, one of Europe's most prominent aristocratic families, are closely linked to the rise and fall of the Hapsburg Empire. Princes, counts, commanders, diplomats, bishops, and patrons of the arts, revered, respected, and occasionally feared by their contemporaries, their story is as complex as the history of Hungary itself. Celestial Harmonies is the intricate chronicle of this remarkable family, a saga spanning seven centuries of epic conquest, tragedy, triumph, and near annihilation. Told by Péter Esterházy, a scion of this populous clan, Celestial Harmonies is dazzling in scope and profound in implication. It is fiction at its most awe-inspiring. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

Celestial Harmonies

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Grant Ginder

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

“This rollicking book has it all: sex, lies, and scenery. Grant Ginder weaves a wonderful, engrossing multi-generational family story, with the Greek isles as a backdrop so beautiful that the reader will want to dive in.” — Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers An irresistible, deftly observed novel about family, regret, and vacation by the author of The People We Hate at the Wedding The Wright family is in ruins. Sue Ellen Wright has what she thinks is a close-to-perfect life. A terrific career as a Classics professor, a loving husband, and a son who is just about to safely leave the nest. But then disaster strikes. She learns that her husband is cheating, and that her son has made a complete mess of his life. So, when the opportunity to take her family to a Greek island for a month presents itself, she jumps at the chance. This sunlit Aegean paradise, with its mountains and beaches is, after all, where she first fell in love with both a man and with an ancient culture. Perhaps Sue Ellen’s past will provide the key to her and her family’s salvation. With his signature style of biting wit, hilarious characters, and deep emotion, Grant Ginder’s Honestly, We Meant Well is a funny, brilliant novel proving that with family, drama always comes with comedy.

Honestly, We Meant Well

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Liz Trenow

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

"An intriguing patchwork of past and present, upstairs and downstairs, hope and despair."--Daisy Goodwin, New York Timesbestselling author of The American Heiress

A moving story of two women tied together by an heirloom despite the decades that separate their times in England, The Forgotten Seamstressquilts layers of history into one astonishing mystery.

In the early 20th century, Maria knows that, as a shy girl with no family, she's lucky to have landed in the sewing room of the royal household. Before World War I casts its shadow, she catches the eye of the glamorous and intense Prince of Wales. But her life takes a far darker turn, and soon all she has left is a fantastical story about her time at Buckingham Palace.

Decades later, Caroline Meadows discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother's attic. When she can't figure out the meaning of the message embroidered into its lining, she embarks on a quest to reveal its mystery, a puzzle that only seems to grow more important to her own heart. As Caroline pieces together the secret history of the quilt, she comes closer and closer to the truth about Maria.

Page-turning and heartbreaking, The Forgotten Seamstressstitches together past and present in an unforgettable quilt of English historical fiction perfect for fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Pam Jenoff.

The Forgotten Seamstress

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Edmund de Waal

A Hidden Inheritance

Traces the parallel stories of 19th-century art patron Charles Ephrussi and his unique collection of 264 miniature netsuke Japanese ivory carvings, documenting Ephrussi's relationship with Marcel Proust and the impact of the Holocaust on his cosmopolitan family. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

The Hare with Amber Eyes

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J. T. Croft

A woman haunted by fate, a child silenced by fear, and a house full of secrets and bells. 1918. Stripped of her reputation and haunted by a spirit she failed to protect, the young governess Grace Meadows finds herself out of time and growing more and more desperate. But when she's offered a strange job from an eccentric medium, she never could have imagined what she was signing up for. Tasked with caring for a troubled young girl who has lost the ability to speak, Grace must unravel the dangerous secrets at the heart of a run-down country mansion and find the source of the horrors which now threaten both of their lives. As she's forced to confront her own demons and reconcile the ghosts of past and present, can Grace protect the child from the living and dead? And what is waiting for her beyond the mysterious silk and bells which protect them from forces unseen? Jane Eyre meets the Woman in Black in this gothic supernatural mystery. Perfect for fans of Susan Hill, Sarah Waters, Laura Purcell, and novels packed with thrilling suspense which will keep you on the edge of your seat, A House of Bells is a tale you won't want to miss.

A House of Bells

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Jacob Grimm

Wilhelm K. Grimm

Lore Segal

Randall Jarrell

And Other Tales from Grimm

Twenty-seven newly translated fairy tales from Grimm including many old favorites as well as such lesser-known tales as "The Juniper Tree," "Many-Fur," and "Brother Gaily."

The Juniper Tree 

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Christian Jacq

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

In the first volume of a four-volume novel set in ancient Egypt, a desert wanderer blocks a plot to steal a gemstone with supposed magical powers.

Nefer the Silent

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Lidia Yuknavitch

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

The author explores the status of being a misfit as something to be embraced, and social misfits as being individuals of value who have a place in society, in a work that encourages people who have had difficulty finding their way to pursue their goals.

The Misfit's Manifesto

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James R. Doty

A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart

The author relates how a chance encounter in a magic shop with a woman who taught him exercises to ease his sufferings and manifest his greatest desires gave him a glimpse of the relationship between the brain and the heart, and drove him to explore the neuroscience of compassion and altruism.

Into the Magic Shop

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Fredrik Albritton Jonsson

The Scottish Highlands and the Origins of Environmentalism

DIVEnlightenmentâ€™s Frontier is the first book to investigate the environmental roots of the Scottish Enlightenment. What was the place of the natural world in Adam Smithâ€™s famous defense of free trade? Fredrik Albritton Jonsson recovers the forgotten networks of improvers and natural historians that sought to transform the soil, plants, and climate of Scotland in the eighteenth century. The Highlands offered a vast outdoor laboratory for rival liberal and conservative views of nature and society. But when the improvement schemes foundered toward the end of the century, northern Scotland instead became a crucible for anxieties about overpopulation, resource exhaustion, and the physical limits to economic growth. In this way, the rise and fall of the Enlightenment in the Highlands sheds new light on the origins of environmentalism./div

Enlightenment's Frontier

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Carol F. Karlsen

Witchcraft in Colonial New England

Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem.

More than three hundred years later, the question "Why?" still haunts us. Why were these and other women likely witches--vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession? Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in seventeenth-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society.

The Devil in the Shape of a Woman

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Fabio Listrani

Book of the Dead

Santa Muerte Tarot Deck

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Kassia St. Clair

How Fabric Changed History

All textiles begin with a twist. From colourful 30,000-year old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to what the linen wrappings of Tutankhamun's mummy actually meant; from the Silk Roads to the woolen sails that helped the Vikings reach America 700 years before Columbus; from the lace ruffs that infuriated the puritans to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution, our continuing reinvention of cloth tells fascinating stories of human ingenuity. When we talk of lives hanging by a thread, being interwoven, or part of the social fabric, we are part of a tradition that stretches back many thousands of years. Fabric has allowed us to achieve extraordinary things and survive in unlikely places, and this book shows you how -- and why. With a cast that includes Chinese empresses, Richard the Lionheart and Bing Crosby, Kassia St Clair takes us on the run with escaped slaves, climbing the slopes of Everest and moonwalking with astronauts. Running like a bright line through history, The Golden Thread offers an unforgettable adventure through our past, present and future.

The Golden Thread

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Reginald "Reggie" Jones

Women Getting a Feel for the Game with Former NFL Player Reginald Reggie Jones

'Stilettos on Gridiron' is a self-help book, designed to help women who would like to understand American football. It's about looking at American football from the portrayal of a former professional football player and about how the game can be simplified, when you parallel it to everyday relationships. Men who are interested and don't understand American football are encouraged to read this book as well. The intention of this book is not to highlight the complexity of the game, nor tutor women in order to achieve the highest football IQ. 'Stilettos on Gridiron' is written to simplify diverse components and concepts of the game, and ultimately give women a good feel for the game. Women can kick back, relax and enjoy a new sense of understanding and appreciation for the game; while they view American football from the acumen of a former NFL player. It's all about 'Women Getting a Feel for the Game with Former with Former NFL Player Reginald 'Reggie' Jones'. 'Stilettos on Gridiron' will break down the 3 teams within the overall team structure, give a glance at the different characters in the locker room, explain the different positions on the team; as well as, explain details regarding strategy, execution and scoring in American Football. The book is written with several groups of women in mind: little-league football moms, middle-school football moms and high-school football moms. Written for, high-school football cheerleaders, college-football cheerleaders/dancers and professional-football cheerleaders/dancers. In addition, for female college students who tag along with other students to college football games, but do not understand the game. It's also written for women who are intrigued with American football from a distance, or from other countries. This book is also for women who want to bond with partners, spouses, or loved ones who are hooked on the game. And, finally for women who follow the NFL but may not understand the game. For each of these groups, 'Stilettos on Gridiron' will help and give women a good feel for the game of American football.

Stilettos on Gridiron - signed copy

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Memoirs of Hecate County

Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell's classic cross-cultural study of the hero's journey has inspired millions and opened up new areas of research and exploration. Originally published in 1949, the book hit the New York Times bestseller list in 1988 when it became the subject of The Power of Myth, a PBS television special. Now, this legendary volume, re-released in honor of the 100th anniversary of the author's birth, promises to capture the imagination of a new generation of readers. The first popular work to combine the spiritual and psychological insights of modern psychoanalysis with the archetypes of world mythology, the book creates a roadmap for navigating the frustrating path of contemporary life. Examining heroic myths in the light of modern psychology, it considers not only the patterns and stages of mythology but also its relevance to our lives today -- and to the life of any person seeking a fully realized existence. Myth, according to Campbell, is the projection of a culture's dreams onto a large screen; Campbell's book, like Star Wars, the film it helped inspire, is an exploration of the big-picture moments from the stage that is our world. Offered for the first time with beautifully restored illustrations and a bibliography of cited works, it provides unparalleled insight into world mythology from diverse cultures. It is a must-have resource for both experienced students of mythology and the explorer just beginning to approach myth as a source of knowledge. Book jacket.

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

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Eric R. Dursteler

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Nation, Identity, and Coexistence in the Early Modern Mediterranean

While factors such as religion, culture, and political status could be integral elements in constructions of self and community, Dursteler finds early modern identity to be more than the sum total of its constitutent parts and reveals how the fluidity and malleability of identity in this time and place made coexistence among disparate cultures poss

Venetians in Constantinople

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Mary Taylor Simeti

A Sicilian Journal

An American woman residing in Sicily for the past twenty years portrays the Sicilian landscape and customs—both rural and urban—from the perspectives of both a “foreigner” and a resident.

On Persephone's Island

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Elizabeth Grant

Memoirs of a Highland Lady is one of the most famous memoirs ever written. Since its first bowdlerised edition in 1898, it has been consistently in print. This is the first ever complete text. Written between 1845 and 1854 the memoirs were originally intended simply for Elizabeth's family, but these vivid and inimitable records of life in the early nineteenth century, and above all of the great Rothiemurchus estate, full of sharp observation and wit, form an unforgettable picture of her time.

Memoirs of a Highland Lady

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F. Nevill Jackson

With a Dictionary of Lace

Profusely illustrated, authoritative study traces evolution of lace-making from ancient Egypt to late 19th century.

Old Handmade Lace

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Ann Chamberlin

In the saga begun with "The Merlin of St. Gilles' Well", Merlin's ancient prophecy foretells that a Maid will come, La Pucelle, who will unite the kingdom and heal the Land, but how much longer must the wounded country wait?

The Merlin of the Oak Wood

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A new edition of the ultimate and most essential guide to Doctor Who, nowupdated to include all thirteen incarnations of the Doctor and covering all hernewest adventures from Series 11. With fascinating facts from all of space andtime, as well as information on the Doctor's helpful companions and fearsomefoes, this book will tell all about the Doctor's TARDIS, her regenerations, andmuch, much more!



Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor's Guide

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Elise Kova

Forbidden Magic. Shadowy Intrigue. Heart-Pounding Action. Slow-Burn Romance.




Eira is now a champion of the Solaris Empire. She's off to a land she's only dreamed about. But a nightmare awaits her.




Her sworn enemy has escaped. His allies are powerful and deadly. And Eira finds herself tangled in the dangerous web of the undercity of Risen where the mysterious Court of Shadows and lethal Pillars battle for the fate of the kingdom.




But vengeance has a price. When Eira is captured by her enemies, it's not only her life, but the lives of her friends, and the man she loves most, at stake. The woman she was won't be enough to turn the tides churning against her from long before she was born. She'll have to become something more. She'll have to love deeper and fight fiercer than ever before.




The only way to kill a legendary champion, will be to become one herself.




Experience Eira's adventure in the A Trial of Sorcerers series by USA Today bestselling author Elise Kova today, for readers who enjoy young adult, epic fantasy, filled with sorcery, deep friendships, forbidden romance, and tales of faraway lands.




A Hunt of Shadows takes place after the events of A Trial of Sorcerers. Readers should begin with A Trial of Sorcerers before reading A Hunt of Shadows.

A Hunt of Shadows

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