Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

In “The Hidden Globe,” the journalist Atossa Araxia Abrahamian examines the rise of spaces where wealthy countries and companies bend rules and regulations to their advantage. 


Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Virginia

How Wealth Hacks the World

“Vivid, revelatory, and politically unpredictable…What bothers Abrahamian, in the end, isn’t the anarchic but the unfair; if capital is free, people deserve the same respect.” — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker "A season of unrest looms ahead, and The Hidden Globe lays out the unvarnished truth in a luminous feat of reportage.”—Hamilton Cain, Minneapolis Star Tribune Borders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist’s riveting account exposes a parallel universe that has become a haven for the rich and powerful. A globe shows the world we think we know: neatly delineated sovereign nations that grant or restrict their citizens’ rights. Beneath, above, and tucked inside their borders, however, another universe has been engineered into existence. It consists of thousands of extraterritorial zones that operate largely autonomously, and increasingly for the benefit of the wealthiest individuals and corporations. Atossa Abrahamian traces the rise of this hidden globe to thirteenth-century Switzerland, where poor cantons marketed their only commodity: bodies, in the form of mercenary fighters. Over time, economists, theorists, statesmen, and consultants evolved ever more sophisticated ways of exporting and exploiting statelessness, in the form of free trade zones, flags of convenience, offshore detention centers, charter cities controlled by foreign corporations, and even into outer space. By mapping this countergeography, which decides who wins and who loses in the new global order—and helping us to see how it might be otherwise—The Hidden Globe fascinates, enrages, and inspires.

The Hidden Globe

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Mark Lilla

Aristotle claimed that ‘all human beings want to know’. Yet we also want not to know. Centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerised crowds still follow preposterous prophets; irrational rumours trigger fanatical acts; and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. Where does this will to ignorance originate, and how does it shape our lives today?

Acclaimed essayist and historian of ideas Mark Lilla offers an absorbing intellectual travelogue of the human will not to know. He ranges with brio from the Book of Genesis and Plato’s dialogues to Sufi parables and Sigmund Freud, revealing the paradoxes of hiding truth from ourselves. Lilla also exposes the illusions that this impulse can lead us to entertain: our belief in the ecstasies of prophet figures as a gateway to truth, the myth of children’s wise simplicity, and the yearning for vanished, allegedly purer civilisations.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

On Wanting Not to Know

A dazzling exploration of our wish for innocence and ignorance—and its consequences. Aristotle claimed that “all human beings want to know.” Our own experience proves that all human beings also want not to know. Today, centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerized crowds still follow preposterous prophets, irrational rumors trigger fanatical acts, and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. Why is this? Where does this will to ignorance come from, and how does it continue to shape our lives? In Ignorance and Bliss, the acclaimed essayist and historian of ideas Mark Lilla offers an absorbing psychological diagnosis of the human will not to know. With erudition and brio, Lilla ranges from the Book of Genesis and Plato’s dialogues to Sufi parables and Sigmund Freud, revealing the paradoxes of hiding truth from ourselves. He also exposes the fantasies this impulse lead us to entertain—the illusion that the ecstasies of prophets, mystics, and holy fools offer access to esoteric truths; the illusion of children’s lamb-like innocence; and the nostalgic illusion of recapturing the glories of vanished and allegedly purer civilizations. The result is a highly original meditation that invites readers to consider their own deep-seated impulses and taboos. We want to know, we want not to know. We accept truth, we resist truth. Back and forth the mind shuttles, playing badminton with itself. But it doesn’t feel like a game. It feels as if our lives are at stake. And they are.

Ignorance and Bliss

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Francis S. Collins

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

An instant bestseller, The Language of God provides the best argument for the integration of faith and logic since C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity. It has long been believed that science and faith cannot mingle. Faith rejects the rational, while science restricts us to a life with no meaning beyond the physical. It is an irreconcilable war between two polar-opposite ways of thinking and living. Written for believers, agnostics, and atheists alike, The Language of God provides a testament to the power of faith in the midst of suffering without faltering from its logical stride. Readers will be inspired by Collin’s personal story of struggling with doubt, as well as the many revelations of the wonder of God’s creation that will forever shape the way they view the world around them.

The Language of God

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Ellen Cooney

Charlotte Heath, a lively, independent redhead of humble beginnings, is married to the sky on of the powerful Heath family. When, on her first outing after a long illness, she spies her husband, bending to kiss another woman, impulsive Charlotte, heads, her horses straight out of town.Upon arriving at the Beachmont Hotel, Charlotte makes a shocking discovery: the classy Beachmont is a rather unique institution where a different kind of hospitality awaits the all female clientele. Seductive and high-spirited this book is an unforgettable novel of one woman’s journey to self enlightenment.

Charlotte Heath, a lively, independent redhead of humble beginnings, is married to the scion of the powerful Heath family. When, on her first outing after a long illness, she spies her husband, Hays, bending to kiss another woman in the village square, impulsive Charlotte heads her horses straight out of town. Upon arriving at The Beechmont Hotel, Charlotte makes a shocking discovery: The classy Beechmont is a rather unique institution where a different kind of hospitality awaits the all-female clientele. Seductive and high-spirited, A Private Hotel for Gentle Ladies is an unforgettable novel of one woman’s journey to self-enlightenment.

A Private Hotel for Gentle Ladies

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Craig Turp

Wendy Wrangham

Personally, I found the DK eyewitness travel books to be the absolute best. Includes color-coded maps and sections, as well as cut away and floorplans of all the major sites. 3-D aerial views of frogs, most interesting districts, and a huge selection of hotel, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Eyewitness Travel Guide - Prague

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Mitchell

Bequia is a unique island in the grenadine known mostly to yachters. This is a book written by an Expat local that is a comprehensive review of the island and it’s people.. 

A tribute and guide to the island of Bequia in the St.Vincent Grenadines

A mixture of text and photographs about the culture, people and landscape of the island of Bequia, a small island south of St Vincent, in the Caribbean.

Bequia Sweet Sweet

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Julia Savage Lea

Bequia is a little known island in the Caribbean. If you know, you know.

Bequia Reflections

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Rick Steves

Gene Openshaw

Super helpful guidebook on London with updates available online. Includes regional and overall maps, how to plan for a trip, sites in London, as well as guides to all major and minor museums.

Explore the city from the sacred stones of Westminster Abbey to the top of the London Eye. With Rick Steves on your side, London can be yours! Inside Rick Steves London 2019 you'll find:
 * Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring London
 * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
 * Top sights and hidden gems, from Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London to where to find the best tikka masala or fish and chips
 * Connect with local culture: Catch a show in Soho, take afternoon tea, and have a pint of English ale with Londoners in a pub
 * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
 * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Pimm's Cup
 * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and world-class museums like the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert
 * Day trips to Windsor, Cambridge, and Stonehenge
 * Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go
 * Useful resources including a packing list, popular British slang, a historical overview, and recommended reading
 * Over 600 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
 * Annually updated information on Central London, Westminster, Belgravia, Pimlico, South Kensington, Victoria, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Notting Hill, Bayswater, Bloomsbury, Soho, West End, Hyde Park, Regents Park, South Bank, East End, North London, and Chelsea

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves London 2019.


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Rick Steves London 2019

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Andrew Hempstead

Extremely helpful guidebook for Canadian Rockies, including what to do in one week, two weeks on the road, the Rockies with children, a week under the stars, and winter in the Canadian Rockies. Includes 46 detailed and easy to use maps.

Including Banff and Jasper National Parks

Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead knows the best way to experience the Canadian Rockies, from rafting on the Bow River and hiking Lake O'Hara to staying in a remote log cabin. Hempstead includes unique trip ideas such as "A Week Under the Stars" and "Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Children." Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Canadian Rockies has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on escaping the crowds at Lake Louise, viewing wildlife at Moraine, or dining in Banff, Moon Canadian Rockies gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

Canadian Rockies

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Thomas Cook Thomas Cook

Pocket sized guide to Bordeaux city, including very helpful maps, metro routes, time, differences, top attractions, history

This is the savvy city breakers' pocket guide to seeing and doing more in Bordeaux - with a fun-seeking and cost- conscious slant. It provides practical accommodation, restaurant and nightlife listings to suit varied budgets and tastes. Imaginative suggestions reveal the city's hidden gems. The compact format quickly locates the top must-see and do attractions. It features 6 full-colour maps and 35 photographs. It is perfect for pleasure- seeking city breakers wanting to quickly pinpoint the city's most entertaining highlights and decide what to see and do in a limited time. It includes clear maps to enable fast orientation and full-colour illustrated pages to pinpoint the very best in shopping, sightseeing, eating and drinking - plus great ideas for low-budget entertainment too.

Bordeux

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Piotr Czajkowski

James Howard

Lonely planet Polish phrasebook, including 3500 word two way dictionary. Pocket sized

Polish Phrasebook

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Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

The absolute best travel book on Poland. Covers the entire country by region, as well as focus on Warsaw and history. Includes practical information, where to stay where to eat where to shop entertainment in Poland as well as basic language

The guides that show you what others only tell you!

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide - Poland

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Lonely Planet

Catherine Le Nevez

Abigail Blasi

Pocket guide to Amsterdam with extra pullout map. Includes maps for every neighborhood, walking tours and day planners. Packed with expert travel tips 100% independent advice.

Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam's treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops, and hyper-creative design, drinking, and dining scenes. This updated guide provides on-the-go assistance to travelers who seek only the can't-miss experiences. Includes a pullout map.

Lonely Planet Pocket Amsterdam

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Walks you through Amsterdam, complete with maps. Online updates available too.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Amsterdam: City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Amsterdam's essential sights, including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Anne Frank House, plus neighborhood walks through the Red Light District, Jordaan, and the historic city center Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money What to eat and where to stay: Sample pickled herring and friets with mayonnaise, chat with locals over a pint of pils, and cozy up in a canalside hotel Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, basic Dutch phrases, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into Amsterdam's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Amsterdam truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands!

Rick Steves Pocket Amsterdam

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Nayomi Munaweera

A Novel

Before violence tore apart the tapestry of Sri Lanka and turned its pristine beaches red, there were two families; two young women, ripe for love with hopes for the future; and a chance encounter that leads to the terrible heritage they must reckon with for years to come.

One tragic moment that defines the fate of these women and their families will haunt their choices for decades to come. In the end, love and longing promise only an uneasy peace.

A sweeping saga with the intimacy of a memoir that brings to mind epic fiction like The Kite Runner and The God of Small Things, Nayomi Munaweera's Island of a Thousand Mirrors strikes mercilessly at the heart of war. It offers an unparalleled portrait of a beautiful land during its most difficult moments.

Island of a Thousand Mirrors

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T. C. Boyle

An early collection of some of his best short stories

While T.C. Boyle is known as one of our greatest American novelists, he is also an acknowledged master of the short story and is perhaps at his funniest, his most moving, and his most surprising in the short form. In The Relive Box, Boyle's sharp wit and rich imagination combine with a penetrating social consciousness to produce raucous, poignant, and expansive short stories defined by an inimitable voice. From the collection's title story, featuring a Halcom X1520 Relive Box that allows users to experience anew almost any moment from their past to "The Five-Pound Burrito," the tale of a man aiming to build the biggest burrito in town, the twelve stories in this collection speak to the humor, the pathos, and the struggle that is part of being human while relishing the whimsy of wordplay and the power of a story well told. In stories that span a variety of styles and genres, Boyle addresses the enduring concerns of the human mind and heart while taking on timely social concerns. The Relive Box is an exuberant, linguistically dazzling effort from a "vibrant sensibility fully engaged with American society." (The New York Times)

The Relive Box and Other Stories

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Robert Harris

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

This latest "New York Times" bestseller by the author of "Archangel" chronicles the suspenseful last days of the legendary ancient city nestled below the slopes of the volcano Mount Vesuvius. "[An] intelligent, engaging historical novel."--"The Washington Post Book World."

Pompeii

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While hiking in the Swiss Alps, a man between jobs encounters an unusual French family.

The Runaway Wife

Foremost authorities on quilt as an art form, culminated in their organization of the first major museum, exhibition of American quilts as a design tradition at the Whitney Museum of American art in New York in 1971.

Art, Music, Drama/Theater

An American Design Tradition

The Pieced Quilt

Nancy Crow

256 page book of art quilts with 300 photos 

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Nancy Crow Quilts and Influences

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Pocket-sized guide to French city of Bordeaux

DK Travel

Latest guidebook (2024) to Paris by DK. Includes great pull-out map!

2024

"Inspire, plan, discover, experience"--Cover.

DK Paris

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Chris Pavone

Tautly wound and expertly crafted, Two Nights in Lisbon is New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Chris Pavone’s harrowing Hitchcockian novel of a woman under pressure—how she acts, who believes her, and what she will resort to when everything is on the line.

Two Nights in Lisbon

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Pat Frank

The classic apocalyptic novel that stunned the nation with its vivid portrayal of a small town's survival after nuclear holocaust devastates the country.

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