John Grafton

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Illinois

A collection of classic ghost stories features the writings of Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, Amelia Edwards, Ambrose Bierce, and M.R. James

Great Ghost Stories

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David Baldacci

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Checking into a psychiatric institution, former Secret Service agent Michelle Maxwell is worriedly monitored by partner Sean King, who distracts himself with a murder investigation at a genius enclave where a sophisticated microprocessor is being develope

Simple Genius

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Stephen E. Ambrose

Excellent readable pages, binding split at photo section.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Eisenhower and His Boys: The Men of World War II

A chronicle of World War II from D-Day to the war's end eleven months later describes individual battles and the heroism of soldiers

The Victors

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Jacquelyn Mitchard

Joining the volunteer rescue effort in Brisbane after the Christmas Eve tsunami, American expat and former police officer Frank Mercy is transformed by his rescue of a telepathic little boy, who he illegally takes back with him to America and struggles to protect against ominous adversaries.

Two If by Sea

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Lisa Scottoline

From #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline comes a pulse-pounding new novel. Your family has been attacked, never again to be the same. Now you have to choose between law…and justice. Jason Bennett is a suburban dad who owns a court-reporting business, but one night, his life takes a horrific turn. He is driving his family home after his daughter’s lacrosse game when a pickup truck begins tailgating them, on a dark stretch of road. Suddenly two men jump from the pickup and pull guns on Jason, demanding the car. A horrific flash of violence changes his life forever. Later that awful night, Jason and his family receive a visit from the FBI. The agents tell them that the carjackers were members of a dangerous drug-trafficking organization - and now Jason and his family are in their crosshairs. The agents advise the Bennetts to enter the witness protection program right away, and they have no choice but to agree. But WITSEC was designed to protect criminal informants, not law-abiding families. Taken from all they know, trapped in an unfamiliar life, the Bennetts begin to fall apart at the seams. Then Jason learns a shocking truth and realizes that he has to take matters into his own hands.

What Happened to the Bennetts

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W. E. B. Griffin

A Brotherhood of War Novel

Chronicles the adventures of the American Special Forces troops who fought a covert war against Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara in the Congo in 1964.

Special Ops

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William N. Thorndike

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success

"An outstanding book about CEOs who excelled at capital allocation." -- Warren Buffett

#1 on Warren Buffett's Recommended Reading List, Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Letter, 2012

Named one of "19 Books Billionaire Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Read" in Business Insider.

"A book that details the extraordinary success of CEOs who took a radically different approach to corporate management." -- Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation

"Thorndike explores the importance of thoughtful capital allocation through the stories of eight successful CEOs. A good read for any business leader but especially those willing to chart their own course." -- Michael Dell, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Dell

What makes a successful CEO? Most people call to mind a familiar definition: "a seasoned manager with deep industry expertise." Others might point to the qualities of today's so-called celebrity CEOs--charisma, virtuoso communication skills, and a confident management style. But what really matters when you run an organization? What is the hallmark of exceptional CEO performance? Quite simply, it is the returns for the shareholders of that company over the long term.

In this refreshing, counterintuitive book, author Will Thorndike brings to bear the analytical wisdom of a successful career in investing, closely evaluating the performance of companies and their leaders. You will meet eight individualistic CEOs whose firms' average returns outperformed the S&P 500 by a factor of twenty--in other words, an investment of $10,000 with each of these CEOs, on average, would have been worth over $1.5 million twenty-five years later. You may not know all their names, but you will recognize their companies: General Cinema, Ralston Purina, The Washington Post Company, Berkshire Hathaway, General Dynamics, Capital Cities Broadcasting, TCI, and Teledyne. In The Outsiders, you'll learn the traits and methods--striking for their consistency and relentless rationality--that helped these unique leaders achieve such exceptional performance.

Humble, unassuming, and often frugal, these "outsiders" shunned Wall Street and the press, and shied away from the hottest new management trends. Instead, they shared specific traits that put them and the companies they led on winning trajectories: a laser-sharp focus on per share value as opposed to earnings or sales growth; an exceptional talent for allocating capital and human resources; and the belief that cash flow, not reported earnings, determines a company's long-term value.

Drawing on years of research and experience, Thorndike tells eye-opening stories, extracting lessons and revealing a compelling alternative model for anyone interested in leading a company or investing in one--and reaping extraordinary returns.


The Outsiders

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How Prosperity Evolves

The Rational Optimist

Lee Child

A Jack Reacher Novel

Traces the story of Jack Reacher's early life in the military before the events that rendered him a vigilante hero on the road.

The Affair

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Leon Gorman

The Making of an American Icon

L. L. Bean is one of only a handful of American companies to have attained almost legendary status in the minds of its consumers. Thanks to the integrity of its product line, consistently strong brand association, and the ability to change with customers' needs, L. L. Bean embodies the best qualities long associated with traditional American living: rugged individualism, stubborn determination, and simple ingenuity. Written by Leon Gorman, grandson of founder L. L., this is the first authoritative, true-to-life account of the iconic retailer and its quirky history and culture. This engaging account candidly reveals Gorman's behind-the-scenes struggles to preserve the identity that built Bean as he also opened the door to needed change. Woven throughout the narrative are themes that will resonate with managers and general readers alike: how to shape a powerhouse brand around bedrock beliefs and values, how to balance growth and tradition, and how to craft and preserve an authentic corporate identity.

L. L. Bean

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John Peterman

The True Story of the Real "J. Peterman" and the Unconventional Catalog Company He Built

Now the real John Peterman steps from behind his persona in a candid memoir that interweaves the rise and fall of the J. Peterman Company with a recounting of the unusual life experiences that shaped the man himself.Starting with a $500 investment and one product -- an ankle-length, cowboy-style duster coat bought on impulse in Jackson Hole, Wyoming -- Peterman built a $75 million company. His unconventional Owner's Manual catalog used long, literate copy and artful watercolors instead of photos to surround his wares -- whether a Navy watch cap or a deck bench from the Titanic -- with an aura of adventure and romance. Then came a cash-flow crisis, Chapter 11 . . . and a harrowing personal and professional reassessment.Through autobiographical anecdotes (including his early years with the Pittsburgh Pirates), Peterman explains how to turn dreams into action, find courage to go beyond the conventional, and be part of a team without sacrificing individuality. He shows how true passion and drive are not defeated by failure, but used as a stepping stone to the next venture.For anyone starting, growing, or running a business, Peterman Rides Again offers hard-won lessons in entrepreneurship and the painful (but essential) art of learning from mistakes. For consumers, it's a chance to finally meet up close the bon vivant and raconteur they knew from the pages of the catalog.

Peterman Rides Again

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Vince Flynn

Kyle Mills

A Mitch Rapp Novel

This instant #1 New York Times bestseller and "modern techno-thriller" (New York Journal of Books) follows covert operative Mitch Rapp in a terrifying race to stop Russia's gravely ill leader from starting a full-scale war with NATO.

When Russian president Maxim Krupin discovers that he has inoperable brain cancer, he's determined to cling to power. His first task is to kill or imprison any countrymen threatening him. But when his illness becomes increasingly serious, he decides on a dramatic diversion--war with the West.

Upon learning of Krupin's condition, CIA director Irene Kennedy understands that the US is facing an opponent who has nothing to lose. The only way to avoid a confrontation that could leave millions dead is to send Mitch Rapp to Russia under impossibly dangerous orders. With the Kremlin's entire security apparatus hunting him, he must find and kill a man many have deemed the most powerful in the world.

The fate of the free world hangs in the balance in this "timely, explosive novel that shows yet again why Mitch Rapp is the best hero the thriller genre has to offer" (The Real Book Spy).

Red War

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Willow Creek Press

Excellent condition for gifting to a Golden owner!  Great color photography,

101 Uses for a Golden Hardcover Book

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Richard Carlson

Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking over Your Life

Simple Ways to Keep Daily responsibilties and Household Chaos from Taking over your Life.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family

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Ernie Johnson

John Smoltz

The life and times of ErnieJohnson Jr, popular host of TNT’s Inside the NBA.

The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary

Ernie Johnson Jr. has been in the game a long time. With one of the most recognized voices in sports broadcasting, he is a tireless perfectionist when it comes to preparing and delivering his commentary. Yet he knows that some of sports' greatest triumphs--and life's greatest rewards--come from those unscripted moments you never anticipated.

In this heartfelt, gripping autobiography, the three-time Sports Emmy Award-winner and popular host of TNT's Inside the NBA provides a remarkably candid look at his life both on and off the screen. From his relationship with his sportscaster father to his own rise to the top of sports broadcasting, from battling cancer to raising six children with his wife, Cheryl, including a special needs child adopted from Romania, Ernie has taken the important lessons he learned from his father and passed them on to his own children. This is the untold story, the one Ernie has lived after the lights are turned off and the cameras stop rolling. Sports fans, cancer survivors, fathers and sons, adoptive parents, those whose lives have been touched by a person with special needs, anyone who loves stories about handling life's surprises with grace--Unscripted is for all of these.

Unscripted

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Ambrose Bierce

Sixteen dark and vivid selections by great satirist and short-story writer. "A Horseman in the Sky," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "Chickamauga," "A Son of the Gods," "What I Saw of Shiloh," "Four Days in Dixie" and 10 more. Masterly tales offer excellent examples of Bierce's dark pessimism and storytelling power. Note.

Civil War Stories

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Michael Popek

A Bookseller's Collection of Odd Things Lost Between the Pages

The blogger behind forgottenbookmarks.com shares the unexpected keepsakes he's discovered between the pages of the books sold in his family's used book store, including photos, ticket stubs, old recipes, notes, valentines and unmailed letters. 40,000 first printing.

Forgotten Bookmarks

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Keith Riegert

Samuel Kaplan

Trivia. Testosterone. Tales of Badassery. Raw Meat. Fine Whiskey. Cold Truth

The MANual

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June Cotner

Prayers, Poems and Toasts for Every Occasion

The prayers, poems, and toasts in Family Celebrations can be used by all family members to celebrate any occasion. They are spiritually inspiring and uplifting, and the selections are fitting for any tradition. The entries are written by both contemporary and classic authors and are divided into thematic sections, serving as an aid for those in search of a prayer, poem, or toast to fit a particular mood or occasion.

Family Celebrations

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Publications International Ltd. Staff

An excellent gift for a dog lover!   Beautiful, humorous and tender color photos.

Lively, fascinating read for dog lovers of all ages. Colorful anecdotes, quotations, fun facts, and stories that celebrate our best friends and the place they have in our lives. Attractively illustrated with full-color photos and drawings. Terrific conversation piece that will entertain, amuse, and amaze

For the Love of Dogs

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Floyd Scholz

Excellent aid in carving the Peregrine Falcon. Color instructional illustrations. Presented by Wildfowl Carving Magazine and Competition.

Dynamic Carving and Painting Techniques for a New Era

Acclaimed bird carver Floyd Scholz explains his carving and painting techniques and demonstrates the unique talent that makes him one of the world’s greatest bird carvers and instructors. • Features a start-to-finish project from Floyd Scholz • Detailed instructions for how to carve, paint, and assemble a complex sculpture • Includes both peregrine falcon and green-winged teal carvings • Incisive discussion of carving approaches and techniques

Peregrine Falcon

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John Shaw

Great gift for the photographer in your life! Color photo instruction.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

An updated bestseller, this book of extraordinarily beautiful photographs of nature contains state-of-the-art instruction on how any photographer can aim for equally impressive results every time a camera is focused on the great outdoors. Even highly skilled photographers are often baffled by the problems facing them when they work outdoors. But with this exceptional field guide in hand, every photographer—beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro—can conquer the problems encountered in the field. Using his own exceptional work as examples, the author discusses each type of nature subject and how to approach photographing it. Specific advice and information cover selection of equipment and lenses; how to compose a shot; how to get close ups; and other tips covering a range of techniques to enrich various types of nature photographs.

John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide

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Dave Ramsey

A good start to thinking about financial independence.  Great condition for gifting!

A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

A strategy for changing attitudes about personal finances covers such topics as getting out of debt, the dangers of cash advances, and keeping spending within income limits.

The Total Money Makeover

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Gary Stanley

Niki Anderson

Meditations for Dog Lovers

What My Dog Has Taught Me About Life is the only breed of its kind on the market today with an inspirational personality! This adorable book is sure to give readers a bundle of affection because we've included a delightful assortment of photographs and illustrations of faithful, fun-loving dogs. And, the mixture of inspiring, touching, and often-times humorous stories is sure to remind us all of the special, unconditional love pets give so freely, just as God grants to us.

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