William Golding

E. M. Forster

E. L. Epstein

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Virginia

Before The Hunger Games there was Lord of the Flies Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence on modern thought and literature. William Golding's compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island has become a modern classic. At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before long becomes furious and life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic and death. As ordinary standards of behaviour collapse, the whole world the boys know collapses with them—the world of cricket and homework and adventure stories—and another world is revealed beneath, primitive and terrible.Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies has established itself as a true classic. "Lord of the Flies is one of my favorite books. That was a big influence on me as a teenager, I still read it every couple of years." —Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games "As exciting, relevant, and thought-provoking now as it was when Golding published it in 1954." —Stephen King

Lord of the Flies

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Steve Berry

A Novel

New York Times BESTSELLER -- "Exciting... hard to put down without reading one more page." - The Florida Times-Union

The ancient order of the Knights Templar possessed untold wealth and absolute power over kings and popes . . . until the Inquisition, when they were wiped from the face of the earth, their hidden riches lost. But now two forces vying for the treasure have learned that it is not at all what they thought it was-and its true nature could change the modern world.

Cotton Malone, one-time top operative for the U.S. Justice Department, is enjoying his quiet new life as an antiquarian book dealer in Copenhagen when an unexpected call to action reawakens his hair-trigger instincts-and plunges him back into the cloak-and-dagger world he thought he'd left behind.

It begins with a violent robbery attempt on Cotton's former supervisor, Stephanie Nelle, who' s far from home on a mission that has nothing to do with national security. Armed with vital clues to a series of centuries-old puzzles scattered across Europe, she means to crack a mystery that has tantalized scholars and fortune-hunters through the ages by finding the legendary cache of wealth and forbidden knowledge thought to have been lost forever when the order of the Knights Templar was exterminated in the fourteenth century. But she's not alone. Competing for the historic prize- and desperate for the crucial information Stephanie possesses-is Raymond de Roquefort, a shadowy zealot with an army of assassins at his command.

Welcome or not, Cotton seeks to even the odds in the perilous race. But the more he learns about the ancient conspiracy surrounding the Knights Templar, the more he realizes that even more than lives are at stake. At the end of a lethal game of conquest, rife with intrigue, treachery, and craven lust for power, lies a shattering discovery that could rock the civilized world-and, in the wrong hands, bring it to its knees.

The Templar Legacy

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Impact of the Highly Improbable

From the critically acclaimed author of Fooled by Randomness, a book about the impact of improbable events on every aspect of life.

The Black Swan

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James Baldwin

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Collected Nonfiction: 1948-1985

An essential compendium of James Baldwin’s most powerful nonfiction work, calling on us “to end the racial nightmare, and achieve our country.” Personal and prophetic, these essays uncover what it means to live in a racist American society with insights that feel as fresh today as they did over the 4 decades in which he composed them. Longtime Baldwin fans and especially those just discovering his genius will appreciate this essential collection of his great nonfiction writing, available for the first time in affordable paperback. Along with 46 additional pieces, it includes the full text of dozens of famous essays from such books as: • Notes of a Native Son • Nobody Knows My Name • The Fire Next Time • No Name in the Street • The Devil Finds Work This collection provides the perfect entrée into Baldwin’s prescient commentary on race, sexuality, and identity in an unjust American society.

The Price of the Ticket

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Cyril Tourneur

"An intense and horrible view of life."--T. S. Eliot "This drama must now be acknowledged, for dramtic power, for coherence of structure, for astonishing compression and consistency of language, and for superb unity of tone, surpassed in the whole Elizabethan repertory by only the few greatest plays."--Lawrence J. Ross In the family of passions none is more patient than hate. This masterpiece of the Elizabethan stage, first published in 1607, is a study of debauchery, deep offense, and the high cost of revenge. It is often compared to Hamlet for its relentless tension and its lecherous royalty. Its protagonist, Vindice, is one of the most memorable characters in all of Renaissance theater, a murderer who will not let a single enemy remain alive.

The Revenger's Tragedy

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Hugh Johnson

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Hugh Johnson's Modern Encyclopedia of Wine

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Evan Dawson

James Molesworth

The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes

Describes the wine-making area of Finger Lakes region in upstate New York and the history of wine-making there, as well as the people involved.

Summer in a Glass

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Ron Charles

This volume seeks to cover every aspect of Spain as a holiday destination. From the smallest inn to the largest castle, from quaint fishing villages to the romance and nightlife of Barcelona and Madrid, the author points the way with easy-to-follow itineraries, including his choices for the best places to stay throughout the country.

Spain Guide

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Anne M. Faulconer

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A Home for Three Hundred Years

The Virginia House

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Letitia Baldrige

From the Most Romantic Weddings Ever, Inspired Ideas for Today's Brides

From Queen Victoria to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, "Legendary Brides" captures the magic of eight prominent brides and their weddings, providing timeless ideas for gowns, flowers, menus, table settings, and other essentials. 250 illustrations & photos.

Legendary Brides

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Nathan Lott

Including Petersburg, Williamsburg, and Fredericksburg

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Richmond details 60 of the area's best trails, most of which are within an hour's drive of historic Richmond. Included are hikes for birding, wildflowers, and waterfalls, historic and scenic hikes, hikes for children and dogs, and many others. Extensive at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose a hike based on trail length, difficulty, hiking times, and other features.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles - Richmond

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Paula Neely

Ryan Croxton

The Insiders' Guide to Richmond

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Stephen G. Hyslop

A Complete Guide to the Tactics and Terrain of Battle

"In this one-of-a-kind atlas, [General Stonewall] Jackson's map and dozens more - both archival and newly created - trace the battles, political turmoil, and defining themes of the nation's most pivotal conflict."-inside jacket.

Atlas of the Civil War

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Aleksandra Mizielinska

Daniel Mizielinski

Travel the world without leaving your living room.

This book of maps is a visual feast for readers of all ages, with lavishly drawn illustrations from the incomparable Mizielinskis. It features not only borders, cities, rivers, and peaks, but also places of historical and cultural interest, eminent personalities, iconic animals and plants, cultural events, and many more fascinating facts associated with every region of our planet.

Maps

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George Catlin

Brian W. Dippie

George Gurney

Showcases the work of the early-nineteenth-century artist who made four trips into Native American country as part of an ambition to paint each tribe, noting the influence of period belief systems on his work as well as his passionate affection for his subjects.

George Catlin and His Indian Gallery

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Joseph P. Allen

Russell Martin

An Astronaut's Odyssey

Describes what is is like traveling and working in the space shuttle and looks at highlights of the space exploration program.

Entering Space

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The Early Years, A Pictoral History

Richmond Memories

A Treasury of Art and Literature

Jerry Beck

Will Friedwald

The Characters - the Creators - the Limited Editions

Looks at animation cels as art and introduces Warner Bros.' key people and controversies.

Warner Brothers Animation Art

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Joe Garner

Bob Costas

Hank Aaron

Wayne Gretzky

Relive the Most Celebrated Sporting Events Ever Broadcast

Describes memorable moments in sports, including baseball, boxing, football, basketball, and hockey, and shares the corresponding radio broadcasts

And the Crowd Goes Wild

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Barack. Obama

Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

The junior senator from Illinois discusses how to transform U.S. politics, calling for a return to America's original ideals and revealing how they can address such issues as globalization and the function of religion in public life.

The Audacity of Hope

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David L. Phillips

A comprehensive introduction to the key battles of the American Civil War.

Crucial Land Battles

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Gerald Jones

The Living Earth Book of North American Trees

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James V. Murfin

Battlefields of the Civil War

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