Marina Warner

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

California

Life and Times of Tz'u-Hsi, 1835-1908, Empress Dowager of China

The Dragon Empress

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Lisa See

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fascinating portrait of life as a Chinese American woman in the 1930s and ’40s.”—The New York Times Book Review “Superb . . . This emotional, informative and brilliant page-turner resonates with resilience and humanity.”—The Washington Post (One of the Best Books of the Year) San Francisco, 1938: A world’s fair is preparing to open on Treasure Island, a war is brewing overseas, and the city is alive with possibilities. Talented Grace, traditional Helen, and defiant Ruby, three young women from very different backgrounds, meet by chance at the exclusive and glamorous Forbidden City nightclub. The girls become fast friends, relying on one another through unexpected challenges and shifting fortunes. When their dark secrets are exposed and the invisible thread of fate binds them even tighter, they find the strength and resilience to reach for their dreams. But after the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, paranoia and suspicion threaten to destroy their lives, and a shocking act of betrayal changes everything. Praise for China Dolls “A sweeping, turbulent tale of passion, friendship, good fortune, bad fortune, perfidy and the hope of reconciliation.”—Los Angeles Times “Bravo! Here’s a roaring standing ovation for this heartwarming journey into the glittering golden age of Chinese nightclubs.”—Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet “Lisa See masterfully creates unforgettable characters that linger in your memory long after you close the pages.”—Bookreporter “Stellar . . . The depth of See’s characters and her winning prose make this book a wonderful journey through love and loss.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

China Dolls

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Serena Stewart

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Natural Path for Life-Long Health How to Detox Your Body and Reduce Inflammation the Quick and Easy Way

Anti Inflammatory and Alkaline Diet for Beginners

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Gayle Forman

The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel from Gayle Forman, author of Where She Went, Just One Day, and Just One Year.
 
Soon to be a major motion picture, starring Chloe Moretz!
 
In the blink of an eye everything changes. Seventeen ­year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall what happened afterwards, watching her own damaged body being taken from the wreck. Little by little she struggles to put together the pieces- to figure out what she has lost, what she has left, and the very difficult choice she must make. Heartwrenchingly beautiful, this will change the way you look at life, love, and family. Now a major motion picture starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Mia's story will stay with you for a long, long time.

If I Stay

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Jennifer McMahon

When Henry, Tess, Winnie, and Suz form the Compassionate Dismantlers in college, the first rule of their manifesto is, "To understand the nature of a thing, it must be taken apart." But their penchant for acts of meaningful vandalism and elaborate, often dangerous pranks results in Suz's death in the woods of Vermont—a tragedy the surviving Dismantlers decide to cover up. Nearly a decade later, Henry and Tess are desperate to forget, but their guilt isn't ready to let them go. When a mysterious Dismantler-style postcard drives a past prank victim to suicide, it sets off a chain of terrifying events that threatens to tear apart their world and engulf their inquisitive nine-year-old daughter, Emma. Is there someone who wants to reveal their secrets? Or is it possible Suz has found a way to enact revenge? Full of white-knuckle tension with deeply human characters caught in circumstances beyond their control, Jennifer McMahon's enthralling story proves that she is a master at weaving the fear of the supernatural with the stark realities of life.

Dismantled

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Signed by the author this book is an amazing condition from 1962 second printing

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

America, America 

Gordon L. Rottman

Loss and Reconquest

The island of Guam was the first Allied territory lost to the Japanese onslaught in 1941. On 10 December 5,000 Japanese troops landed on Guam, defended by less than 500 US and Guamanian troops, the outcome was beyond doubt. On 21 July 1944 America returned. In a risky operation, the two US landing forces came ashore seven miles apart and it was a week before the beachheads linked up. Only the battles for Iwo Jima and Okinawa would cost the Americans more men than the landings on Guam and Saipan, which immediately preceded the Guam operation. In this book Gordon Rottman details the bitter 26-day struggle for this key Pacific island duringWorld War II (1939-1945).

Guam 1941 And 1944

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Christopher Dunphie

Inland from King

Montgomery selected the British 50th Division for the Gold Beach assault. Spearheaded by 47 Royal Marine Commandos, the men of Durham, Yorkshire and Northumberland charged ashore, eventually securing their objectives. Full details are given for the Gold sites as they are today, particularly valuable since this work contains coverage of Arromanches, site of the main Normandy beaches museum and tourist center.

Gold Beach

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Steven J. Zaloga

The Beleaguered Beachhead

In January 1944, the Allies decided to land at Anzio in order to overcome the stalemate at Cassino.This amphibious landing has become one of the most controversial campaigns of World War II (1939-1945). Questionable decisions by the Allied leadership led to three months of World War I-style trench warfare, and the entire beachhead suffered from continuous German observation and bombardment. Vividly describing each thrust and counter-thrust, this book takes us through the agonizing struggle as each side sought to retain or regain mastery. It shows how Anzio proved to be a stepping stone not only to Rome but also to the liberation of Italy.

Anzio 1944

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Martin Middlebrook

The Airbourne Battalion

The Battle of Arnhem was meant to end the war in Europe, but the whole operation was a major intelligence failure. Middlebrook is a master of blending interview and memoir, but has seldom done better than in describing the bravery of these resupply pilots.

Arnheim 1944

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James Herriot

Two years ago when we published James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small, we called it a "miracle between covers." In the first major review of the book, Alfred Ames said: "If there is any justice, All Creatures Great and Small will become a classic of its kind. The publishers call it a miracle-- not too strong a word for a book that offers something for everyone: gusto, humor, pathos, information, romance, insight, style. It is vicarious living with one of the happiest and most admirable of people, a veterinary surgeon in the Yorkshire dales who can write superlatively well."

James, the miracle worker, has done it again. All Things Bright and Beautiful is precisely the warm and joyful sequel that readers all over America have been asking for. James is now married, and he and Helen live on the top floor of Skeldale House, while his former boss, now partner, Siegfried lives downstairs with Siegfried's brother Tristan. James continues the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters-- humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets-- all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection, and insight that have made Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time. This is the most loving book of the year to have-- or to give.


All Things Bright and Beautiful

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Cynthia Monroe

Love Lifted Me

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Jeffrey Saletnik

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Fashioning Identity, Discourse and Modernism

Reconsidering the status and meaning of Bauhaus objects in relation to the multiple re-tellings of the school's history, this book addresses connections between text and object, protagonist and object, collective identity and object and other relationships key to the history of the Bauhaus.

Bauhaus Construct

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Ludy Amanda

Illustrated with Pictures, the Hottest Sex Positions You Will Ever See!

Sex Positions Complete with Illustrations For many of us Kama Sutra is still a mysterious and hidden manual for lovemaking that could provide us with the secrets to infinite orgasms and long prosperous relationships. In reality the Kama Sutra is a much subtler and more spiritual text than that, which has sometimes been lost in our modern approach to the Kama Sutra. In this book the spiritual element of the original Kama Sutra that promotes closeness and true intimacy is coupled with our modern love of experimentation and sex positivity. Creating a fun and streamlined approach to the Kama Sutra that is easy to follow, inspiring and full of exciting tips and sex positions to send your partner wild. Discover the rich history of the Kama Sutra and how its original intentions can give a kick to your love life while also teaching you how to respect your partner and truly explore them - in every sense possible. Teach yourself how to be more present with a lover so you can have a deeper connection and understand their physical and mental needs. Learn about forty unique and inviting positions for you to try with a partner as well as tips for success and making sure the positions work for you. Sex positions for beginners. Sex positions for advanced. Give Your Partner What They Want! Click on The Top of The Page to Order Now! tags: Sex positions, Discover Sex Positions, Sex Positions For Beginners, Sex Positions guide, Sex Positions Pictures, Sex Positions Tips, Sex Positions To Try, kama sutra, sex guide, sex books, tantric massage, sex in marriage, how to have sex, tantric massage, tantric sex free, tantric sex book, tantric sex, tantra, yoni masage, lingam massage, couples massage, tantric yoga, couples communication, tantric sex kindle, tantric massage kindle, couples erotic massage

Sex Positions

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Ebony Troncoso

Mom Has the Key to My Heart

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Tina J

Synosis James Thomas better known as Cream was the epitome of FINE and every woman's fantasy. He wasn't the type of man that went around adding notches to his bedpost. Cream considered himself a king in search for his queen. He thought his girlfriend of four years would be the one; until her monstrous and gold digging ways came to light. Ci Ci walks into his life and steals his heart but not without dealing with the past. Cream is hiding a secret from Ci-Ci not because he doesn't want her to know; but because he doesn't believe she can handle it. Will he keep her in the dark or will their relationship come crashing down when she finds out. Darius meets Iesha who has given him nothing but attitude since they first met. He refuses to give up on her without a fight. Unfortunately, someone in her family doesn't want her happy and continues to try and sabotage her happiness.

Loving You Is a Battle

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Jeffrey L. Rinek

FBI Special Agent Jeff Rinek had a gift for getting child predators to confess. All he had to do was share a piece of his soul . . . In the Name of the Children gives an unflinching look at what it's like to fight a never-ending battle against an enemy far more insidious than terrorists: the predators, lurking amongst us, who seek to harm our children. During his 30-year career with the FBI, Jeff Rinek worked hundreds of investigations involving crimes against children: from stranger abduction to serial homicide to ritualized sexual abuse. Those who do this kind of work are required to plumb the depths of human depravity, to see things no one should ever have to see - and once seen can never forget. There is no more important - or more brutal - job in law enforcement, and few have been more successful than Rinek at solving these sort of cases. Most famously, Rinek got Cary Stayner to confess to all four of the killings known as the Yosemite Park Murders, an accomplishment made more extraordinary by the fact that the FBI nearly pinned the crimes on the wrong suspects. Rinek's recounting of the confession and what he learned about Stayner provides perhaps the most revelatory look ever inside the psyche of a serial killer and a privileged glimpse into the art of interrogation. In the Name of the Children takes readers into the trenches of real-time investigations where every second counts and any wrong decision or overlooked fact can have tragic repercussions. Rinek offers an insider's perspective of the actual case agents and street detectives who are the boots on the ground in this war at home. By placing us inside the heart and mind of a rigorously honest and remarkably self-reflective investigator, we will see with our own eyes what it takes-and what it costs - to try to keep our children safe and to bring to justice those who prey on society's most vulnerable victims. With each chapter dedicated to a real case he worked, In the Name of the Children also explores the evolution of Rinek as a Special Agent - whose unorthodox, empathy-based approach to interviewing suspects made him extraordinarily successful in obtaining confessions - and the toll it took to have such intimate contact with child molesters and murderers. Beyond exploring the devastating impact of these unthinkable crimes on the victims and their families, this book offers an unprecedented look at how investigators and their loved ones cope while living in the spectre of so much suffering.

In the Name of the Children

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Ernie Couch

Jill Couch

Virginia Trivia is the who, what, when, where, and how book of the great state of Virginia. Filled with interesting questions and answers about well-known and not-so-well-known facts of this colorful, historic state, Virginia Trivia will provide hous of entertainment and education. It focuses on the history, culture, people, and places of the fascinating Old Dominion.

Virginia Trivia

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Soudabeh Ashrafi

Anahita Tamaddon

(in English and Persian)

"Learn everything seven-year-old Dina loves about her Baba. From playing tar to shopping for watermelons, Dina loves spending time with her Baba no matter where they are!"--Amazon.

My Baba

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Anna Todd

After Ever Happy

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Robert Greene

The companion book to the bestselling Concise 48 Laws of Power.

The Concise Seduction

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Catrina Davies

Why I Live in a Shed

The story of a personal housing crisis that led to a discovery of the true value of home. 'Incredibly moving. To find peace and a sense of home after a life so profoundly affected by the housing crisis, is truly inspirational' Raynor Winn, bestselling author of The Salt Path Aged thirty-one, Catrina Davies was renting a box-room in a house in Bristol, which she shared with four other adults and a child. Working several jobs and never knowing if she could make the rent, she felt like she was breaking apart. Homesick for the landscape of her childhood, in the far west of Cornwall, Catrina decides to give up the box-room and face her demons. As a child, she saw her family and their security torn apart; now, she resolves to make a tiny, dilapidated shed a home of her own. With the freedom to write, surf and make music, Catrina rebuilds the shed and, piece by piece, her own sense of self. On the border of civilisation and wilderness, between the woods and the sea, she discovers the true value of home, while trying to find her place in a fragile natural world. This is the story of a personal housing crisis and a country-wide one, grappling with class, economics, mental health and nature. It shows how housing can trap us or set us free, and what it means to feel at home.

Homesick

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Patrick F. McManus

Idaho sheriff Bo Tully's hopes about a rekindled romance with his high-school sweetheart are challenged by his father's upcoming seventy-fifth birthday celebration and a ranch murder involving numerous possible suspects.

The Blight Way

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Walter Dean Myers

A visit to his Harlem neighborhood and the discovery that the girl he loves is using drugs give sixteen-year-old Anthony Witherspoon a new perspective both on his home and on his life at a Connecticut prep school. Reissue.

The Beast

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