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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Utah

Disguising herself as a boy in order to serve in the king's army, swordfighter Alexa is unable to prevent her abduction by a powerful sorcerer who holds her captive with the prince and a fellow guard, both of whom compete for her heart when her secret is revealed. A first novel.

Defy (signed!/inscribed) & Ignite

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Bobby Orr

Absolutely perfect condition copy. Mint condition hardcover hardcover 1st edition, inscribed by the titular man himself! A one of a kind book for your collection. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Maine

My Story

A personal account by the record-breaking NHL defenseman traces his rise from a small-town youth to one of the most acclaimed names in hockey, providing coverage of such topics as the events that inspired his career, the financially ruinous betrayal by his agent and his views on the game today.

Orr (Inscribed 1st ed.)

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John Durgin

John Lynch

Jay Bower

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

SIGNED

The Conservator's Collection: Derelict

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D. Michael Lindsay

M. G. Hager

Great clean copy with author inscription. A must read for those in leadership positions who want improve social structure and society. 

Author interviewed more than 500 American leaders while researching this book. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Texas

An Inside Look at How People in Power See and Shape the World

Learn leadership from the best--proven insights from the power elite in business, government, and beyond

View from the Top brings readers inside the corridors of power and relates the personal stories and powerful findings from the Platinum Study, a groundbreaking study of 550 elite American CEOs, senior government leaders, and nonprofit executives based on ten years of research. The largest study of its kind, the Platinum Study delves into the domains of the elite with stories that illustrate both the use and misuse of power across the landscape of prominent American institutions such as AT&T, Harvard University, UnderArmour, JP Morgan Chase, Bain & Company, and the White House. The book explores not only how leaders wield power, but it also provides readers with insight into applying the strategies of the successful in their own lives.

In the United States, only a few thousand individuals make the decisions that influence the lives of over 300 million people. Whether in the government, business, higher education, or the arts, these individuals direct policy and set the terms of national debates, yet remain virtually unknown. View from the Top explores the real lives of the elite and the social worlds they inhabit, revealing lessons about influence at the top, and the seven principles that shape those in power. The results of the Platinum Study include unexpected truths such as:

 * Being born into wealth is a poor predictor of leadership success
 * One program can set you on the path to leadership
 * It doesn't matter what college you attend
 * A leader's best work never sees the light of day
 * Time-crushed executives are better situated than most to manage their family lives
 * Crisis is the quickest way for a leader to shape an institution
 * Working longer does not mean working better

The book examines the different paths to power and describes the essence of leadership and the fundamental traits that distinguish a leader from the pack. For anyone seeking sharpen their leadership skills and impact the world around them, View from the Top: An Inside Look at How People in Power See and Shape the World provides the roadmap to taking charge and inspiring change.

View from the Top-Author Inscription 

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Brandon Sanderson

!!SIGNED 1st Print/Ed!! Words of Radiance  Brandon Sanderson INSCRIBED VG HC

Alabama

Book Two of the Stormlight Archive

Dalinar leads the human armies into an escalating war with the Parshendi, while Shallan and Jasnah search for a mythical city to secure humanity's survival, and Kaladin struggles to master his Windrunner powers.

Words of Radiance (SIGNED/INSCRIBED 1st ED)

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Ralph Nader

Illinois

Declare Your Independence and Close the Democracy Gap

The man who shook up American politics in 2000—and is doingso again in 2004—returns to hold both parties' feet to the fire with his straight talk about Bush, corporate government, and the whole political charade. Ralph Nader—relentless activist, brilliant visionary—may also be the most honest man we've got left in politics. And yet from the moment Nader declared his presidential candidacy on Meet the Press, he's faced relentless opposition, mainly from Democrats fearing that competition from an inspiring independent could dent their voting block "as it did in 2000." Even his old pals at The Nation joined in the party panic. Now, in The Good Fight, Nader swings back harder than ever at those who "want to block the American people from having more voices and choices" and have lost touch with the concept that votes must be earned, not inherited or entitled. He takes on corporate-occupied Washington and the government's daily abuse against ordinary citizens: "Corporations are saying no to the necessities of the American people. They're saying no to health insurance for everyone, no to a living wage, no to tax reform, no to straightening out the defense budget, which is bloated and redundant, no to access to our courts." And most of all, he urges a speedy return to stronger civic motivation. If fed-up citizens don't actively join the fight for improvement, then ultimately we have no one to blame but ourselves for the inadequate checks on the erosion of our civil liberties. In an era when politicians sell us rhetoric and then sell out our principles, Nader stands as a crucial voice of candor. The Good Fight is a call to awareness and action that will captivate readers of all political stripes and help us define what we must do to shape the brightest future for our nation.

The Good Fight (signed copy)

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Ashley York

Connecticut

The Seventh Son

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Jane Hyun

Like new. A dent on the top of the cover board. First printing. Signed.

New York

Career Strategies for Asians

You're educated and ambitious. Sure, the hours are long and corporate politics are a bane, but you focus on getting the job done, confident that you will be rewarded in the long run. Yet, somehow, your hard work isn't paying off, and you watch from the sidelines as your colleagues get promoted. Those who make it to management positions in this intensely competitive corporate environment seem to understand an unwritten code for marketing and aligning themselves politically. Furthermore, your strong work ethic and raw intelligence were sufficient when you started at the firm, but now they're expecting you to be a rainmaker who can "bring in clients" and "exert influence" on others. The top of the career ladder seems beyond your reach. Perhaps you've hit the bamboo ceiling. For the last decade, Asian Americans have been the fastest growing population in the United States. Asians comprise the largest college graduate population in America, and are often referred to as the "Model Minority" – but they continue to lag in the American workplace. If qualified Asians are entering the workforce with the right credentials, why aren't they making it to the corner offices and corporate boardrooms? Career coach Jane Hyun explains that Asians have not been able to break the "bamboo ceiling" because many are unable to effectively manage the cultural influences shaping their individual characteristics and workplace behavior—factors that are often at odds with the competencies needed to succeed at work. Traditional Asian cultural values can conflict with dominant corporate culture on many levels, resulting in a costly gap that individuals and companies need to bridge. The subtle, unconscious behavioral differences exhibited by Asian employees are often misinterpreted by their non-Asian counterparts, resulting in lost career opportunities and untapped talent. Never before has this dichotomy been so thoroughly explored, and in this insightful book, Hyun uses case studies, interviews and anecdotes to identify the issues and provide strategies for Asian Americans to succeed in corporate America. Managers will learn how to support the Asian members of their teams to realize their full potential and to maintain their competitive edge in today's multicultural workplace.

Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling (Signed, 1st Ed/1st)

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Antoine by Antoine INSCRIBED. Hardcover first edition, second printing published by Prentice-Hall 1945. 

Inscribed by the first celebrity hairstylist himself! The inscription seems to read, “Avec toute mon amite, Antoine” which translates roughly to “With all my friendship, Antoine”

This is a very rare piece at an incredible price don’t miss out!

Good condition copy. Jacket is in rough shape with with chips to crown and heel of spine as well as a split across the middle. Chip to lower edge of back cover as well. Volume itself is in very good condition. Shows little fading or foxing and is unmarked other than an old penciled price on first leaf. 

Description: Antoni Cierplikowski (1884 – 1976) was a Polish hairdresser who became the world’s first celebrity hairdresser when he opened the salon Antoine de Paris in Paris and became known as Monsieur Antoine. Among his clients were world-famous female personalities like Coco Chanel, Queen Marie of Romania, Sarah Bernhardt, Greta Garbo, U.S. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and Brigitte Bardot.

Antoine (INSCRIBED 1st ed.)

Carol Felsenthal

Published in 1981 by Doubleday & Company of Garden City, New York. First edition. Signed by Phyllis Schlafly. Book is in good condition with some discoloration and stain marks on inside front covers. Includes dust jacket in fair condition with tears and chipping. See photos for condition.

Schlafly is best know for her fight against the Equal Rights Amendment and has been called the most controversial woman in America.

The Biography of Phyllis Schlafly

The Sweetheart of the Silent Majority

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Clive Barker

Inscribed by author as shown, light edgewear to dust jacket.  First North American edition.  X11

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Arizona

To possess the greatest power of all, the Art, two man-spirits are preparing to fight using their mortal offspring. But an innocent passion between two of the children escalates the war to a new ferocity. Book One in a new three-volume series from master horror author Clive Barker.

The Great and Secret Show INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, 1ST NORTH AMERICAN EDITION

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Caron Lee Cohen


Scholastic Reading Rainbow 
1988 printing

Personalized Shonto Begay autograph from 1994
No damage noted. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Colorado

A poor boy becomes a powerful leader when Mother Earth turns his mud pony into a real one, but after the pony turns back to mud, he must find his own strength.

The Mud Pony

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Published in 1960 by Old West Publishing Company, of Denver, CO. First Edition. 304 numbered pages including index. Blue cloth with the title gilt stamped on the backstrip. Good condition. Gentle wear on cover. No Jacket. Inscribed by author to General Reynolds J. Burt who inspired the book. 

In 1866, after a brilliant Civil War career, Captain (Brevet Major) Andrew Burt marched with the 18th C.S. Infantry under Colonel Carrington from Fort Kearney to Julesburg. Then while He became the first regular army officer to resume command at old Fort Bridger after its interim occupation by volunteers. Major Burt was the last officer in command at dangerous Fort C.F. Smith, Montana Territory, which was abandoned after the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868, which ended Red Cloud's War. For the first time events following the Fetterman Massacre and leading the bloody Hayfield Fight are revealed. Mrs. Burt's memoirs, dusty army records and other rare sources searched to illuminate one of the most critical episodes in the annals of Indian warfare.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Andrew and Elizabeth Burt on the Frontier

Indians  Infants, and Infantry

#fantasy #elfowl #signed #inscribed #fiction #fantasyfiction #paperback 

Parts I, II and III

Joshua Waters had always vicariously enjoyed the adventures of others from the comfort of his reading chair until an intriguing new neighbor asked him for a simple favor involving a family matter. Unprepared both physically and psychologically, Joshua is plunged into a world which resembles a medieval version of his own world; a place where he believes he can safely experience just a little real adventure. Dealing with a task which has been grossly misrepresented, he finds himself trapped in a land where the acquisition of vital skills and powerful new friends and allies may still prove insufficient to offset the daunting challenges from both the environment and murderous enemies on all sides.

The Elfowl Saga

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California

An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States

Dead Man Walking (SIGNED)

Walter Cronkite

Rare signed first edition in fine condition. Inscribed. 

Overview: He has been called the most trusted man in America. His 60-year-long journalistic career has spanned the Great Depression, several wars, and the extraordinary changes that have engulfed our nation over the last two-thirds of the 20th century. When Walter Cronkite advised his television audience in 1968 that the war in Vietnam could not be won, President Lyndon B. Johnson said: "If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost middle America." Now, at the age of eighty, Cronkite has written his life story-the personal and professional odyssey of the original "anchorman" for whom that very word was coined. As a witness to the crucial events of this century-first for the Houston Press, then for the United Press wire service, and finally for CBS in the fledgling medium of television-Cronkite set a standard for integrity, objectivity, enthusiasm, compassion, and insight that is difficult to surpass. He is an overflowing vessel of history, and a direct link with the people and places that have defined our nation and established its unique role in the world. But Walter Cronkite is also the man who loved to drive race cars "for the same reason that others do exhibitionist, dangerous stunts. It sets us apart from the average man; puts us, in our own minds, on a level just a little above the chap who doesn't race." He is also the man whose "softheartedness knows no rational bounds" and who always had "great problems at the theater, tearing up at the slightest offense against animals and people, notably the very old or the very young." He is the man who could barely refrain from spitting on the defendants at the Nuremberg Trials, and who could barely announce President Kennedy's assassination over the air for the sobs in his throat. Walter Cronkite helped launch the juggernaut of television, and tried to imbue it with his own respect for quality and ethics; but now he occupies a ringside seat during the decline of his profession and the ascent of the lowest common denominator. As he aptly observes, "They'd rewrite Exodus to include a car chase." Still, the American people know the difference. They know that for decades they have had the privilege of getting their news from a gentleman of the highest caliber. And they will immensely enjoy A Reporter's Life.

A Reporter's Life—Signed

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Jimmy Carter

Copy is inscribed/signed.  Inscription reads: " To S**** W***,  with love and admiration, Jimmy Carter 9/5/08'

Very good condition with bumping along top edge and extremities of boards and dj.

Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008. First edition.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

P: A5

Georgia

A Remarkable Motheris President Carter's loving, admiring, wry homage to Miss Lillian Carter, who championed the underdog always, even when her son was president.A registered nurse, pecan grower, university housemother, Peace Corps volunteer, public speaker, and renowned raconteur, Miss Lillian ignored the mores and prejudices of the racially segregated South of the Great Depression years. She was an avid supporter of the Brooklyn Dodgers (because she happened to attend the first major league baseball game in which Jackie Robinson, from Cairo, Georgia, played), was a favored guest on television talk shows (usually able to "steal the microphone" from hosts such as Johnny Carson and Walter Cronkite), and an important role model for the nation. Jimmy Carter's mother emerges from this portrait as redoubtable, generous, and forward-looking. He ascribes to her the inspiration for his own life's work of commitment and faith.

A Remarkable Mother [signed/inscribed]

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Edwin C. Bearss

The Vicksburg Manuscript of General John C. Pemberton

Compelled to Appear in Print

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Oregon

The Arousal of the Inner Fire

From the bestselling author of Medicine Woman comes a dazzling journey into a medieval Dreamtime. In a dramatic narrative, Andrews recounts her previous life as Catherine of medieval England. There she encounters the Woman of Wyrrd, who becomes her teacher. The ending to this intriguing spiritual quest is nor to be missed.

The Woman of Wyrrd

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Richard E. Brantley

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Essays and Reviews 1974-2017

The essays and reviews in Transatlantic Trio are laid out in a sequence that, though differing slightly from the chronological order in which they were first printed, best reveals the scholarly narrative implicit throughout these formerly scattered, yet now assembled, shorter pieces. One case--namely, "Locke and Wesley: An Essence of Influence"--compresses the collection's take not just on the British, but on the British-to-Anglo-American, milieu. At least one essay in the first series, accordingly, may be short enough for readers in a hurry. Two cases, as already specified in the bibliographical listings, re-publish only the longer of two pieces otherwise similar. Another case revises the piece in question, and changes its title from "Romanticism and Christianity" to "Empiricism and Evangelicalism: A Combination of Romanticism": this revision offers readers the quickest way to acquaint themselves with the series as a whole (books included). Establishing the broadest parameters of all the essays, a final case expands the piece and changes its title from "The Common Ground of Wesley and Edwards" to "Wesley and Edwards: An Anglo-American Nexus." All other reprints remain as they were, except for occasional clarifications and typographical corrections (for convenience in transcribing, the somewhat differing styles of citation favored among the various original publishers are retained). May readers discover only the forgivable extent of remaining infelicity!Browsers among these essays and reviews may wish to consider whether or not British empiricism and the empirical evangelicalism of the Anglo-American world can each in its own right prove as worthy to be read for its manner as for its thoughts. Readers might also stay alert to how the confluence of empirical philosophy and evangelical faith in the neoclassic-to-Romantic imagination helps explain 19th-century authors as aficionados of the realistic and of the preternatural at one and the same time. From their varying but corresponding points of view, these thirty-eight reissues do not just examine, but dwell in the possibility of, intellectual, emotional, and imaginative re-integration.

SIGNED Transatlantic Trio: Empiricism, Evangelicalism, Romanticism

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James W. Green

Towards Unity of Mind, Body and Spirit

Integrative Meditation

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Pierre Berton

The Remarkable Past

My Country

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First edition.  Inscribed by author in 1961.  No dust jacket.  ExLibrary which means stamps stickers and marks.  Yellowing pages.  

Virginia

Chapters in the Life of Emily Dickinson

The Capsule of the Mind

Jan Goldstein

Politics and Psyche in France, 1750-1850

In the wake of the French Revolution, as attempts to restore political stability to France repeatedly failed, a group of concerned intellectuals identified a likely culprit: the prevalent sensationalist psychology, and especially the flimsy and fragmented self it produced. They proposed a vast, state-run pedagogical project to replace sensationalism with a new psychology that showcased an indivisible and actively willing self, or moi. As conceived and executed by Victor Cousin, a derivative philosopher but an academic entrepreneur of genius, this long-lived project singled out the male bourgeoisie for training in selfhood. Granting everyone a self in principle, Cousin and his disciples deemed workers and women incapable of the introspective finesse necessary to appropriate that self in practice.

Beginning with a fresh consideration of the place of sensationalism in the Old Regime and the French Revolution, Jan Goldstein traces a post-Revolutionary politics of selfhood that reserved the Cousinian moi for the educated elite, outraged Catholics and consigned socially marginal groups to the ministrations of phrenology. Situating the Cousinian moi between the fragmented selves of eighteenth-century sensationalism and twentieth-century Freudianism, Goldstein suggests that the resolutely unitary self of the nineteenth century was only an interlude tailored to the needs of the post-Revolutionary bourgeois order.

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