Matt James

Cole Brown

Emmanuel Acho

Received from author event but never read. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Off Screen Conversations with a Bachelor on Race, Family, and Forgiveness

Matt James, the first Black bachelor on ABC's beloved television show, The Bachelor, shares his views on the controversial topics that defined his season and confronts matters of race, opportunity, and his biracial identity head on.

When The Bachelor franchise announced Matt James as the first Black lead, it was celebrated as long-overdue progress on the primetime show. America fell in love with Matt--the Christian, former NFL athlete, and nonprofit CEO--who charmed millions of viewers each week. But the off-screen conversations around the show revealed the realities and inescapable challenges of being Black in America and the depth of racism that still exists.

 

On the show, Matt could only go so far in sharing his own story with America. In First Impressions, Matt shares his views on controversial topics like race and opportunity that defined his season on The Bachelor. Matt lives at the intersection of these important issues and shares the wisdom his experience has granted him.

 

Matt describes the joys and difficulties of being the youngest of two Black sons, raised by a single, working-class, white mother in Raleigh, North Carolina. He elaborates on the spiritual closeness and sense of duty he felt for his mother, but also the complex relationships he had with the many male figures in his life: his prejudiced, Italian grandfather, who had trouble accepting Matt as his own; his father, whose womanizing and petty crime put strain on the family; and his older brother, who was Matt's protector in youth, but who struggled with the long shadow of their father's legacy.

 

Simultaneously inspirational and informative, First Impressions will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the life experiences that prepared Matt for such a divisive moment in television history.

 

First Impressions

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1st Edition hardcover!! New, never read. Dust jacket and all pages in excellent condition with no marks or creases. #africanamerican #autobiography #firstedition 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Illinois

From Colored Girl to Woman of Color--a Journey from Prison to Power

A reporter for the "Washington Post" chronicles her personal odyssey from unwed motherhood and prison to success in the male--and white--dominated world of journalism

Laughing in the Dark

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Elijah Cummings

James Dale

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings

California

My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy





One of Essence's Best Books of the Year. NAACP Image Awards Winner for Outstanding Literary Work in the Debut Author category.



With a foreword by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

"There was no greater friend to the poor, to the lost, to the left out, and to the left behind. If you want to understand this great man, read his historic, important book and learn the lessons and values from his 'moral voice crying in the wilderness' on behalf of our American democracy."

--Rep. John Lewis (D-GA)

 



Known for his poise, intellect, and influence until his death in October 2019, Elijah Cummings was one of the most respected figures in contemporary politics, a politician who held fast to his beliefs but was not afraid to reach across the aisle in the name of friendship and progress. Since his earliest days in government through his time as a representative and chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, he proved his abilities as a politician who could operate at the highest levels of democracy, serving the people of Baltimore and illustrating the importance of working with--and for--the underdog.

Yet in his final years of life, Cummings recognized that democracy was the underdog. We're Better Than This draws from Cummings's own life to show the formative moments that prepared him for the disturbing first years of the Trump presidency and spurred him to hold the administration accountable for their actions. Weaving together the urgent drama of modern-day politics and character-defining stories from his past, Cummings offers a never-before-told perspective on how his personal history, coming of age in South Baltimore, laid the foundation of a life spent fighting for justice. He goes behind the scenes with the House Democratic leadership, offering an eye-opening chronicle of the grim realities of holding the Trump administration to account. Detailing this moment of unprecedented obstructionism by both the president and Republicans, Cummings presents a vital defense of how government oversight defines our collective trust, examining the dangerous precedent for both parties that exists if the executive branch remains above public scrutiny.

Part memoir, part call to action, We're Better Than This is the story of our modern-day democracy and the threats that we all must face together, as well as a retrospective on the life and career of one of our country's most inspirational politicians. As we approach another test of our democracy, the next race for the White House, We're Better Than This reminds people that in this country we don't elect kings, and we cannot afford four more years of this false one.

We're Better Than This

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Art Spiegelman

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Tennessee

The author-illustrator traces his father's imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp through a series of disarming and unusual cartoons arranged to tell the story as a novel.

Maus I and II Paperback Box Set

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Donald J. Trump

Washington

The America We Deserve

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Kurt Cobain

Journals

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Channel Williams

I didn't set out to write a book. I now believe that God had different plans. This book contains first my autobiography, from the day I was born until I had to stop adding because it was time to be published. The second part is my Sappy Channel, which contains my cancer journey as I recounted my days on Facebook, I was in the best shape of my life at the age of 41 until being diagnosed with lung cancer. I have never been a smoker, but was exposed to second-hand smoke growing up. I share this journey with you very raw and unedited. And finally, my Letters from Friends is more about how great our God is and how I believe he calls us to be in community with one another. He calls us to be His hands and feet in the good, the bad, the sick, and the healthy times!

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

To see Channel Williams, and to know her, you think... wow... everything she touches turns to gold. Everything she has set her mind to has become an incredible success. "Who wouldn't want to be her?", you think. What many dont know are the struggles she has had from early on and that continue today. There's not much this girl hasn't been through. Her latest being stage 4 lung cancer to include brain surgery. She is still struggling, but shes still here to tell her story and not going anywhere anytime soon. (another against all odds reality) Her book is amazing and is a must read. You will put it down at the end realizing what a blessed life we ALL have, and to enjoy every moment of every day. Glass half full is the way to see the world, but we all know its hard to see at times. If you want a good book, and want to help get it to publishing, I encourage you all to check out this link to find out more about the book and the amazing pre-sell deals she is doing. This is another endeavor that will turn to gold (be a part of it!). This is a book that will help so many. You wont be disappointed.

SIGNED! - Pieces 2 Peace

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Virginia Prodan

New Hampshire

"I should be dead. Buried in an unmarked grave in Romania. Obviously, I am not. God had other plans."A must-read for all generations, Saving My Assassinis the unforgettable account of one woman's search for truth, her defiance in the face of evil, and a surprise encounter that proves without a shadow of a doubt that nothing is impossible with God.At just under five feet tall, Virginia Prodan was no match for the towering 6' 10" gun-wielding assassin the Romanian government sent to her office to take her life. It was not the first time her life had been threatened―nor would it be the last.As a young attorney under Nicolae Ceausescu's brutal communist regime, Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land.For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself. How Virginia not only managed to elude her enemies time and again, but how she also helped expose the appalling secret that would ultimately lead to the demise of Ceausescu's evil empire is one of the most extraordinary stories ever told.

Saving My Assassin *Signed Copy*

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Bob McCabe

Terry Jones

Eric Idle

Terry Gilliam

John Cleese

Michael Palin

Graham Chapman

Great collectors piece & coffee table book! 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Florida

Autobiography by the Pythons

Personal ancedotes, humorous reminiscences, and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations celebrate the comedy troupe's thirty-fourth anniversary.

The Pythons

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Benny Hinn

Indiana

An Autobiography

In his own words, Benny Hinn shares never-before-told stories including entries from his remarkable daily journal kept during the days of his life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit. He also gives a memorable account of how he met and married the love of his life, Suzanne. In this autobiography, he provides candid, behind-the-scenes stories of the international crusades, television broadcast, and team members. He Touched Me also takes an in-depth look at Benny's personal thoughts as he confronts his critics and the national media. This is more than the extraordinary saga of a young man who totally surrendered his life to God's spirit. Readers will also be touched and inspired as they absorb the valuable lessons Benny Hinn has learned during his first twenty-five years of ministry.

(SIGNED!!) He Touched Me

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SIGNED Ernie Harwell LIFE AFTER BASEBALL 2004 Detroit Free Press. Trade paperback book,  204 pages ling. Great shape. Signed by the author ! The voice of the Detroit Tigers Baseball. 

Michigan

SIGNED Ernie Harwell LIFE AFTER BASEBALL 2004 Detroit Free Press

Elizabeth Gilbert

Ohio

One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

Traces the author's decision to quit her job and travel the world for a year after suffering a midlife crisis and divorce, an endeavor that took her to three places in her quest to explore her own nature, experience fulfillment and learn the art of spiritual balance. (Biography & autobiography). Reissue. A best-selling book. Movie tie-in.

Eat Pray Love

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Katharine Hepburn

Stories of My Life

With the publication of The Making of the African Queen in 1987, Katharine Hepburn proved that she can number writing among her many talents, and that her humor and intelligence, and the inimitable cadences of her voice translate vividly to the printed page. Now, with characteristic gusto and candor, she delivers her eagerly awaited memoir. 75 photographs.

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In good condition. Signed copy. See photos for details.

Some cover wear but book is stiff enough to believe it may never have been fully read. Mark on front cover as pictured 

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Kirby Page Social Evangelist

#paperback #history #Lincoln #autobiography #biography 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

West Virginia

Thirteen Days to Washington

WINNER OF THE LINCOLN FORUM BOOK PRIZE

"A Lincoln classic...superb." ­--The Washington Post

"A book for our time."--Doris Kearns Goodwin

Lincoln on the Verge tells the dramatic story of America's greatest president discovering his own strength to save the Republic.

As a divided nation plunges into the deepest crisis in its history, Abraham Lincoln boards a train for Washington and his inauguration--an inauguration Southerners have vowed to prevent. Lincoln on the Verge charts these pivotal thirteen days of travel, as Lincoln discovers his power, speaks directly to the public, and sees his country up close. Drawing on new research, this riveting account reveals the president-elect as a work in progress, showing him on the verge of greatness, as he foils an assassination attempt, forges an unbreakable bond with the American people, and overcomes formidable obstacles in order to take his oath of office.

Lincoln on the Verge

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Charles Manson

Vintage First Edition Book on cult leader and convicted murderer Charles Manson. Very Good Condition for age. First Edition. Hardcover. Jacket is Excellent and pages are almost new for 1986. Illustrated. Perfect for people who like True Crime. Medium Size Book. 



Missouri

In His Own Words

An astonishing look into Charles Manson's criminal mind, based on hundreds ofhours of interviews and a detailed examination of his correspondence, servingalso as a vivid picture of the last years of the sixties.

Manson

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Signed Autobiography Last Train to Alcatraz by retired Bank Robber Whitey Thompson. Excellent Condition for age. Hardcover and pages are like new. No Dust Jacket. Perfect for people who like Prison Writing or True Crime. Medium Size Book.

The Autobiography of Leon “Whitey” Thompson

Signed Autobiography Book ~ Last Train to Alcatraz by Leon Thompson

Rare, 1969 edition by Nash Publishing. Excellent condition. Exterior is protected by a Mylar dust jacket. Book is completely clean and unmarked. Pages are untanned. No foxing, discoloration, etc. Gorgeous copy of a rarity.

Pennsylvania

Power Through Witchcraft

#paperback #nonfiction #autobiography #itgetsworse #biography #humor #shanedawson #lgbt 

A Collection of Essays

"Dawson returns with another ... funny essay collection, chronicling a mix of real life moments both extraordinary and mortifying, yet always full of heart"--

It Gets Worse

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James A. Baker

Thomas M. DeFrank

Very tight in unread condition. Very good dust jacket. First edition, first printing.

New York

Revolution, War and Peace, 1989-1992

"By any reckoning, James Baker's years as Secretary of State contained some of the most pivotal events of the second half of the twentieth century, and few men played as critical a role in so many of them as Baker himself. In this candid, revealing account, Baker uses his unique perspective to take us inside those events and the personalities involved in them: the collapse of Communism, the Berlin Wall, and the Soviet Union itself; the reunification of Germany; the end of conflict in Central America; the repression in Tiananmen Square; the invasion of Panama; the birth of freedom in South Africa; the remarkable negotiations behind the coalition-building of the Gulf War; and the even more remarkable talks that led Israelis and Arabs to sit down at the same table for the first time after decades of bloody conflict." "In the process, Baker gives us unparalleled insights into the sometimes delicate, sometimes rough-and-tumble art - and politics - of diplomacy, and intimate portraits of the leaders whose styles he came to know so well, individuals such as Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Thatcher, Mitterrand, Kohl, Shamir, Mubarak, Assad, Kings Fahd and Hussein, Genscher, Li Peng, the staunchly humanistic Shevardnadze, and Baker's friend and mentor, President George Bush. In all, this is a stunning work, an invaluable addition to the leading chronicles of our time."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

1st ed./1st * The Politics of Diplomacy

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Maya Angelou

Very good jacket. Tight, clean . Red dot on lower side. Owner’s notes.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A moving memoir about the legendary author’s relationship with her own mother. Emma Watson’s Our Shared Shelf Book Club Pick! The story of Maya Angelou’s extraordinary life has been chronicled in her multiple bestselling autobiographies. But now, at last, the legendary author shares the deepest personal story of her life: her relationship with her mother. For the first time, Angelou reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of Vivian Baxter, an indomitable spirit whose petite size belied her larger-than-life presence—a presence absent during much of Angelou’s early life. When her marriage began to crumble, Vivian famously sent three-year-old Maya and her older brother away from their California home to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. The subsequent feelings of abandonment stayed with Angelou for years, but their reunion, a decade later, began a story that has never before been told. In Mom & Me & Mom, Angelou dramatizes her years reconciling with the mother she preferred to simply call “Lady,” revealing the profound moments that shifted the balance of love and respect between them. Delving into one of her life’s most rich, rewarding, and fraught relationships, Mom & Me & Mom explores the healing and love that evolved between the two women over the course of their lives, the love that fostered Maya Angelou’s rise from immeasurable depths to reach impossible heights. Praise for Mom & Me & Mom “Mom & Me & Mom is delivered with Angelou’s trademark good humor and fierce optimism. If any resentments linger between these lines, if lives are partially revealed without all the bitter details exposed, well, that is part of Angelou’s forgiving design. As an account of reconciliation, this little book is just revealing enough, and pretty irresistible.”—The Washington Post “Moving . . . a remarkable portrait of two courageous souls.”—People “[The] latest, and most potent, of her serial autobiographies . . . [a] tough-minded, tenderhearted addition to Angelou’s spectacular canon.”—Elle “Mesmerizing . . . Angelou has a way with words that can still dazzle us, and with her mother as a subject, Angelou has a near-perfect muse and mystery woman.”—Essence

Mom and Me and Mom *1stedtion,1stprinting

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Connor Franta

In a previous memoir, "Connor Franta shared his journey from small-town Midwestern boy to full-fledged Internet sensation. Exploring his past ... Connor reminded his fans of why they first fell in love with him on YouTube--and revealed to newcomers how he relates to his millions of ... followers. Now, two years later, Connor is ready to bring to light a side of himself he's rarely shown on or off camera. In this diary-like look at his life since A Work In Progress, Connor talks about his battles with clinical depression, social anxiety, self-love, and acceptance; his desire to maintain an authentic self in a world that values shares and likes over true connections; his struggles with love and loss; and his renewed efforts to be in the moment"--Amazon.com.

Note to Self

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A Living Documentary of the African-American Contribution to American History, the stories of Black Americans 

"Eyewitness features first-hand accounts of pivotal moments in African American history ranging from recollections of the slave trade, accounts of the Civil War, and impassioned words about the Civil Rights Movement to the current state of Black America. Presented here are the words of men and women who were witnesses to and participants in this turbulent history. There are familiar voices such as those of Frederick Douglass; Martin Luther King, Jr.; Sojourner Truth; and Jesse Jackson. There are lesser known, but no less powerful, voices that give insight and a personal look at the events and people that shaped this country." "This fully revised and vastly expanded edition of Eyewitness includes new research, and both text and photographs that touch on today's news."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Matt James; Cole Brown; Emmanuel Acho

First Impressions

Patrice Gaines

Laughing in the Dark

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We're Better Than This

Art Spiegelman

Maus I and II Paperback Box Set

Donald J. Trump

The America We Deserve

Kurt Cobain

Journals

Channel Williams

SIGNED! - Pieces 2 Peace

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Saving My Assassin *Signed Copy*

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The Pythons

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(SIGNED!!) He Touched Me

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Eat Pray Love

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Me

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