Caitlin Rozakis

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Colorado

A sharp-witted, debut high fantasy farce featuring killer moat squid, toxic masculinity, evil wizards and a garlic festival - all at once. Perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher, K. J. Parker and Travis Baldree. It’s bad enough waking up in a half-destroyed evil wizard’s workshop with no eyebrows, no memories, and no idea how long you have before the Dread Lord Whomever shows up to murder you horribly and then turn your skull into a goblet or something. It’s a lot worse when you realize that Dread Lord Whomever is… you. Gav isn’t really sure how he ended up with a castle full of goblins, or why he has a princess locked in a cell. All he can do is play along with his own evil plan in hopes of getting his memories back before he gets himself killed. But as he realizes that nothing – from the incredibly tasteless cloak adorned with flames to the aforementioned princess – is quite what it seems, Gav must face up to all the things the Dread Lord Gavrax has done. And he’ll have to answer the hardest question of all – who does he want to be? A high fantasy farce featuring killer moat squid, toxic masculinity, an evil wizard convocation, and a garlic festival. All at once. Dread Lord Gavrax has had better weeks.

Dreadful (B&N Edition)

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Fredrik Backman

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Novel

Taken hostage by a failed bank robber while attending an open house, eight anxiety-prone strangers--including a redemption-seeking bank director, two couples who would fix their marriages, and a plucky octogenarian--discover their unexpected common traits.

Anxious People

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Tales of Life and Music

The Storyteller

William King

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Illidan prepares for the final confrontation in the alien realm of Outland.

Illidan: World of Warcraft

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Christie Golden

Though the young Warchief Thrall ended the demon curse that had plagued hispeople for generations, the orcs still wrestle with the sins of their bloodypast. As the rampaging Horde, they waged a number of devastating wars againsttheir perennial enemy -- the Alliance. Yet the rage and bloodlust that drove theorcs to destroy everything in their path nearly consumed them as well. Long ago,on the idyllic world of Draenor, the noble orc clans lived in relative peacewith their enigmatic neighbors, the draenei. But the nefarious agents of theBurning Legion had other plans for both of the unsuspecting races. Thedemon-lord Kil'jaeden set in motion a dark chain of events that would succeednot only in eradicating the draenei, but forging the orc clans into an single,unstoppable juggernaut of hatred and destruction.


Rise of the Horde

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Gwen Bailey

How to Train a Superdog, Step by Step

Unleash your dog's potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime! From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, The Beginner's Dog Training Guide has everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy canine companion. Choose the right dog breed for you and then keep your dog healthy by understanding their exercise, diet, and grooming needs. Follow clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations to learn every aspect of owning and training a dog, from basic obedience to advanced tricks. Expert advice accompanied by over 800 clear photographs provide a user-friendly visual guide to training your dog, by showing you exactly what to do. Filled with tips and tricks, this book will help you become the owner of a well-behaved, healthy, and happy dog! This dog training book promises: - An easy-to-follow approach to understanding dog behavior and dog training based on the latest research into canine intelligence - Offers expert guidance on selecting the right dog for you, with a catalog of the most popular breeds - Features behavioral analysis to help you understand what your dog is thinking - More than 800 photographs provide clear visual guidance so you know exactly what to do to succeed with your dog A must-have volume for families training their new pet, for first-time dog owners and experienced owners alike as well as those interested in training theory and dog psychology.

The Beginner's Dog Training Guide

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Fred White

A Writer's Guide to Transforming Notions into Narratives

Discover the Journal From Initial Idea to Completed Story A wardrobe that leads to a fantasy world...a rendition of Hamlet told by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern...the life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West.... Just where do successful writers get their ideas? Author Fred White demystifies the creative process of idea generation by breaking it down into six essential stages: idea recognition, idea incubation, outlining, research, drafting, and revision. In Where Do You Get Your Ideas? you will learn: How to create, organize, and keep a writer's notebook. Where to look for ideas--in daily observations, books, news articles, and magazines--and how to recognize a story when you see one. Techniques for developing ideas into creative works of fiction and non-fiction: free-associating, listing, mapping, and collaging. How to transform a good idea into a great story, novel, or memoir. With practical advice, techniques, and exercises, plus 75 seminal ideas to jump-start your creativity, Where Do You Get Your Ideas? will pull back the curtain on the magic of idea generation and reveal the wealth of writing inspiration right in front of you.

Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

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Ann Whitford Paul

A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication

Create engaging stories for the youngest readers!

Writing picture books takes a unique set of skills. After all, you only have thirty-two pages to bring your story to life for readers ages two to eight, and the adults in their lives. Your text must be tightly focused yet leave room for illustrations to tell part of the story. And, of course, picture books should be a joy to read aloud.

Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find:
 * Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point of view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more
 * Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing and make your manuscript sing
 * Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help you identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts
 * Tips on researching the picture book market and approaching publishers

Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young readers and parents, agents, and editors.

Writing Picture Books

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Oliver Villar

Computer Science

A Hands-On Guide to Creating 3D Animated Characters

Learning Blender walks you through every step of creating an outstanding animated character with the free, open source, 3D software Blender, and then compositing it in a real video using a professional workflow.

Learning Blender

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Gordon McComb

Design, Code, Build, Play

INCLUDES 12 FREE, FULLY FUNCTIONAL GAME DOWNLOADS! Learn one of today's most important skills--while creating your own games! With this illustrated, interactive guide, readers can create, test, and play fun 2D computer games. Just follow the easy step-by-step examples to program and share games on an Apple or Windows PC, Android device, or Apple iOS tablet. With code instruction in JavaScript, this book is the perfect springboard for mastering any coding skill.

The Gamer's Guide to Coding

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Mike Meyers

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA A+ exam objectives for exams 901 & 902 Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study book and CD has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the exam objectives on the 2015 CompTIA A+ exams. New topics include managing and maintaining cellular devices, including tablets; configuring operating systems, including Windows 8, Android, and iOS; and enhanced, mobile-centered security and troubleshooting procedures. The All-in-One Exam Guide enables you to take the test with complete confidence. It also serves as a practical reference for IT support and technical personnel. Electronic content includes: Practice exams download for both exam 901 and 902 with hundreds of accurate practice exam questions More than an hour of online video training featuring Mike Meyers Online performance-based simulations that prepare you for the performance-based exam questions A link to Mike's favorite PC tools A PDF copy of the book Key Features: Written with the “in the trenches” voice and clarity Mike Meyers is known for Features pre-assessment tests, exam tips, and “Try This!” sections to reinforce difficult topics Includes a coupon for 10% off of the exam fee, a $37 value

CompTIA a+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902)

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Linda Edelstein

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

From Sex to Schizophrenia: Everything You Need to Develop Your Characters!

What makes a person commit a white-collar crime? Who is a likely candidate to join a cult? Why do children have imaginary friends? How does birth order affect whether or not a person gets married? When does mind over matter become a crippling problem?

Writer's Guide to Character Traits, 2nd edition answers all of these questions and many others. With more than 400 easy-to-reference lists of traits blended from a variety of behaviors and influences, you'll gain the knowledge you need to create distinctive characters whose personalities correspond to their thoughts and actions - no matter how normal or psychotic they might be. In this updated and expanded edition, you'll also find:

   * Comprehensive instruction on how to use this book
   * New statistical information to help you create true-to-life characters
   * Corresponding exercises that show you how to put the material to work in your stories
   * A quick-reference index to make cross-referencing a snap
   * Idea sparkers to get your thoughts out of your head and onto the page


Plus, you'll learn about common - and not so common - psychological, physical, and relationship disorders; delve into the minds of criminals; find out what it takes to be a professional athlete, scientist, and truck driver; discover what life is like for a gang member, suicidal teen, and alcoholic; and more.

In Writer's Guide to Character Traits, 2nd edition, note psychologist and author Dr. Linda Edelstein takes you beyond generic personality types and into the depths of the human psyche where you're sure to find the resources you need to make your characters stand out from the crowd.

Writer's Guide to Character Traits

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Art Spiegelman

My Father Bleeds History

Maus I: a Survivor's Tale

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Jason Surrell

Imagineering a Disney Classic

WELCOME, FOOLISH MORTALS, to the Haunted Mansion, one of the most popular attractions in the history of Disney theme parks. The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic explores how the attraction's "999 happy haunts" were brought to life. Rare early concept sketches, detailed architectural drawings, and stunning still photography illustrate the Mansion's evolution as it was designed and built at each Magic Kingdom park around the world-including Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland. Our tour begins here with a twistedly thorough third edition. Based on the retired title The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies, this newly updated volume confirms or debunks longstanding urban legends, shares fascinating behind-the-screams stories, and reveals how concepts move from inspiration to reality. Readers will discover the latest show enhancements to this classic attraction and find even more artwork depicting the happy haunting grounds in California and Florida as well as Tokyo, Paris, and now Hong Kong. This is one book you'll be dying to have on your shelf!

The Haunted Mansion

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John Grisham

Luther and Nora Krank decide to avoid the chaos and frenzy of Christmas by taking a Caribbean cruise during the holidays, but their plans have unexpected consequences.

Skipping Christmas

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H. P. Lovecraft

New book with slight discoloration on cover (see photos)

Illustrated H P Lovecraft Pub Delayed Sept 2021

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Hans Holzer

From the files of the world's foremost ghost investigator, Prof. Hans Holzer, the man who actually talks to ghosts, come amazing stories like these: two roommates living in an old house come face to face with the ghost of a girl who died there long ago. A girl who just arrived at boarding school sees a shadowy figure float down the hallway without touching the ground. In the White House, visitors and household members report seeing the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. These tales are as spine-tingling as any you've heard around a camp fire, but they're about real ghosts.

In Quest of Ghosts

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Carlene O'Connor

Former library book in excellent condition except for library sticker on front

Joining the rest of the O'Sullivan clan to spend a music-themed holiday visit with her future sister-in-law's family, Siobhaan investigates the untimely demise of a famous conductor only to become snowed in with the case's chief suspects.

Murder at an Irish Christmas

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R. Simpson

Former library book like new, except for small tear on cover (see photos).

From the author of The Seven Hills of Paradise and Dreams and Shadows, and two previous Gilded Age Mysteries, What the Dead Leave Behind and Lies that Comfort and Betray.

Let the Dead Keep Their Secrets

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Carolyn Haines

A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery

USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Haines will once again delight readers with Charmed Bones, the next sparkling Sarah Booth Delaney mystery.

Zinnia, Mississippi is rife with quirky characters, but the arrival of three sister witches--and their intention to open a Wiccan boarding school--sets the small town on its ear. And bodies begin to accumulate as a result. Faith, Hope, and Charity Harrington are sexy and smart. They're setting up their boarding school in an old dairy--a piece of property with tremendous development potential. And they're standing in the way of "progress," according to some in the town.

When young Corey Fontana goes missing, Delaney Detective Agency is hired to find the youth--who's well known as a local hooligan. His mother, Kitten Fontana, who is married to the kind of land development, believes the witches have abducted her son and makes no bones about it. She's willing to pay hard cash to find her son, especially if she can implicate the witches in his disappearance.

When Sarah Booth Delaney and her partner, Tinkie Richmond, find Corey, unharmed, it is only the beginning of a series of events that include midnight dances under a full moon, love potions, and murder. Are the sister witches criminals... or victims? Do they truly have magical powers, as they claim? Sarah Booth and Tinkie must find the answer before more people are harmed.

Charmed Bones

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G. A. McKevett

Former library book in excellent condition

Christmas has arrived in sleepy McGill, Georgia, but holiday cheer can't keep temperamental Stella Reid from swinging a rolling pin at anyone who crosses her bad side-and this season, there are plenty. First an anonymous grinch vandalizes a celebrated nativity display. Far worse, the scandalous Prissy Carr is found dead in an alley behind a tavern. With police puzzled over the murder, Stella decides to stir the local gossip pot for clues on the culprit's identity . . .

Turns out Prissy held a prominent spot on the naughty list, and suspects pile up like presents on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, the more progress Stella makes, the more fears she must confront. With a neighbor in peril and the futures of her beloved grandchildren at risk, Stella must somehow set everything straight and bring a cunning criminal to justice before December 25th . . .

Murder in Her Stocking

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Peter Zheutlin

What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us about Living with Purpose, Loving with Abandon, and Finding Joy in the Little Things

Discover the astonishing lessons rescue dogs can teach us about life, love, and ourselves As seen on BuzzFeed’s "Best Books Gift Guide" In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates, Zheutlin reveals the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us, such as: - How to “walk a mile in a dog’s paws” to get a brand-new perspective - Living with a dog is not one continuous Hallmark moment—but it’s never dull! - Why having a dog helps you see your faults and quirks in a new light, even if you can’t “shed” them completely - How to set the world right, one dog at a time For anyone who loves, lives with, or has ever wanted a dog, this charming book shows how the dogs whose lives we save can change ours for the better too.

Rescued

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Haunted Houses

Erika T. Wurth

Dust jacket is a little wonky but otherwise great condition

White Horse is a gritty, vibrant debut from Erika T. Wurth about an Urban Native woman who must face her past when she discovers a bracelet haunted by her mother's spirit.

Some people are haunted in more ways than one.

Heavy metal, ripped jeans, Stephen King novels, and the occasional beer at the White Horse have defined urban Indian Kari James's life so far. But when her cousin Debby finds an old family bracelet that once belonged to Kari's mother, it inadvertently calls up both her mother's ghost and a monstrous entity, and her willful ignorance about her past is no longer sustainable...

Haunted by visions of her mother and hunted by this mysterious creature, Kari must search for what happened to her mother all those years ago. Her father, permanently disabled from a car crash, can't help her. Her Auntie Squeaker seems to know something but isn't eager to give it all up at once. Debby's anxious to help, but her controlling husband keeps getting in the way. Kari's journey toward a truth long denied by both her family and law enforcement forces her to confront her dysfunctional relationships, thoughts about a friend she lost in childhood, and her desire for the one thing she's always wanted but could never have.

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