David E. Fastovsky

David B. Weishampel

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Science

A Concise Natural History

The ideal textbook for non-science majors, this lively and engaging introduction encourages students to ask questions, assess data critically and think like a scientist. Building on the success of the previous editions, Dinosaurs has been reorganised and extensively rewritten in response to instructor and student feedback. It continues to make science accessible and relevant through its clear explanations and extensive illustrations. Updated to reflect recent fossil discoveries and to include new taxa, the text guides students through the dinosaur groups, emphasising scientific concepts rather than presenting endless facts. It is grounded in the common language of modern evolutionary biology - phylogenetic systematics - so that students examine dinosaurs as professional paleontologists do. The key emerging theme of feathered dinosaurs, and the many implications of feathers, have been integrated throughout the book, highlighted by the inclusion of stunning new photographs in this beautifully illustrated text, now in full colour throughout.

Dinosaurs

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Mark A. Norell

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

An Illustrated Tour

“The ultimate dino tour.”—Library Journal, Best Reference 2019 “Perhaps the easiest way to glimpse . . . all this new knowledge is to leaf through Norell’s The World of Dinosaurs. . . . One of the principal paleontologists of our time."—New York Review of Books “A delight.”—Open Letters Review “Possibly the best general audience dinosaur book of 2019.”—Paleoaerie Dinosaurs have held sway over our imaginations since the discovery of their bones first shocked the world in the nineteenth century. From the monstrous beasts stalking Jurassic Park to the curiosities of the natural history museum, dinosaurs are creatures that unite young and old in awestruck wonder. Digging ever deeper into dinosaurs’ ancient past, science continues to unearth new knowledge about them and the world they inhabited, a fantastic time when the footprints of these behemoths marked the Earth that we humans now walk. Who better to guide us through this ancient world than paleontologist Mark A. Norell? A world-renowned expert in paleontology, with a knowledge of dinosaurs as deep as the buried fossils they left behind, Norell is in charge of what is perhaps America’s most popular collection of dinosaur bones and fossils, the beloved displays at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. In The World of Dinosaurs, he leads readers through a richly illustrated collection detailing the evolution of these ancient creatures. From the horns of the Protoceratops to the wings of the Archaeopteryx, readers are invited to explore profiles of dinosaurs along with hundreds of color photographs, sketches, maps, and other materials—all rooted in the latest scientific discoveries—sure to both capture the imagination and satisfy a prehistoric curiosity. The World of Dinosaurs presents an astonishing collection of knowledge in an immersive visual journey that will fascinate any fan of Earth’s ancient inhabitants.

The World of Dinosaurs

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Marilyn B. Young

John J. Fitzgerald

A. Tom Grunfeld

Used for one class. University bookstore put small sticker over the bar code, see picture

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A History in Documents

Provides a social and political context for the Vietnam War, with little coverage of the actual fighting. Focuses on the official documents, speeches, quotes, media commentary, and memoirs that trace the history of French, and later, American involvements in Southeast Asia.

The Vietnam War

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Jeremy Black

Near perfect beyond ink mark on cover, used in one class

A Military History

Surveys the military and diplomatic history of the long Cold War, from 1917 to the present.

The Cold War

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Mark Atwood Lawrence

Small curl on lower right cover, mark on side of pages. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Concise International History

Hailed as a "pithy and compelling account of an intensely relevant topic" (Kirkus Reviews), this wide-ranging volume offers a superb account of a key moment in modern U.S. and world history. Drawing upon the latest research in archives in China, Russia, and Vietnam, Mark Lawrence creates an extraordinary, panoramic view of all sides of the war. His narrative begins well before American forces set foot in Vietnam, delving into French colonialism's contribution to the 1945 Vietnamese revolution, and revealing how the Cold War concerns of the 1950s led the United States to back the French. The heart of the book covers the "American war," ranging from the overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem and the impact of the Tet Offensive to Nixon's expansion of the war into Cambodia and Laos, and the final peace agreement of 1973. Finally, Lawrence examines the aftermath of the war, from the momentous liberalization--"Doi Moi"--in Vietnam to the enduring legacy of this infamous war in American books, films, and political debate.

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Richard Dawkins

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The Evidence for Evolution

"Charles Darwin's masterpiece, On the Origin of Species, shook society to its core on publication in 1859. Darwin was only too aware of the storm his theory of evolution would provoke. But he would surely have raised an incredulous eyebrow at the controversy still raging a century and a half later. Evolution is accepted as a scientific fact by all reputable scientists and indeed theologians, yet millions of people continue to question its veracity ..."--Publisher description.

The Greatest Show on Earth

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Rebecca J. Fraser

Never read. Cover was previously bent, see picture. 

"A confident, positive and straightforward story ... should be required reading." London Sunday Times

From the Romans to the Present - A Narrative History

An anecdotal account about the men and women who helped found Britain's national institutions discusses how their achievements reflected such historical endeavors as liberty, the rule of law, and parliamentary democracy, in an epic volume that features such individuals as Thomas More, William Wilberforce, and Winston Churchill. Reprint.

The Story of Britain

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Yan Wong

Never been read, but has yellowing of pages due to time. Found a few pages folded that I've straightened, no dog ears. 

Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year, New York Sun Best Book of the Year, New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year

A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution

A renowned biologist provides a sweeping chronicle of more than four billion years of life on Earth, shedding new light on evolutionary theory and history, sexual selection, speciation, extinction, and genetics.

The Ancestor's Tale

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John McWhorter

Never been read. "An authoritative, impassioned celebration of Black English, how it works, and why it matters."

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Truths about America's Lingua Franca

An authoritative, impassioned celebration of Black English, how it works, and why it matters

Merchandise Goblin

@merchandise119180

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