Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New York

Honey Santana--impassioned, willful, possibly bipolar, self-proclaimed "queen of lost causes"--has a scheme to help rid the world of irresponsibility, indifference, and dinnertime sales calls. She's taking rude, gullible Relentless, Inc., telemarketer Boyd Shreave and his less-than-enthusiastic mistress, Eugenie--the fifteen-minute-famous girlfriend of a tabloid murderer--into the wilderness of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands for a gentle lesson in civility. What she doesn't know is that she's being followed by her Honey-obsessed former employer, Piejack (whose mismatched fingers are proof that sexual harassment in the workplace is a bad idea). And he doesn't know he's being followed by Honey's still-smitten former drug-running ex-husband, Perry, and their wise-and-protective-way-beyond-his-years twelve-year-old-son, Fry. And when they all pull up on Dismal Key, they don't know they're intruding on Sammy Tigertail, a half white-half Seminole failed alligator wrestler, trying like hell to be a hermit despite the Florida State coed who's dying to be his hostage . . .

Will Honey be able to make a mensch of a "greedhead"? Will Fry be able to protect her from Piejack--and herself? Will Sammy achieve his true Seminole self? Will Eugenie ever get to the beach? Will the Everglades survive the wild humans? All the answers are revealed in the delectably outrageous mayhem that propels this novel to its Hiaasen-of-the-highest-order climax.

From the Hardcover edition.

Nature Girl

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Bought for college. The book explains SPD (sensory processing disorder) and a drug-free approach to parents. Would be a great purchase for parents with a child with SPD. Enjoy. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Ohio

Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder

The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)--and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents--now revised and updated. Does your child exhibit... Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to touch or movement? A child with SPD may be a "sensory avoider," withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games--or he may be a "sensory disregarder," needing a jump start to get moving. Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to sounds, sights taste, or smell? She may cover her ears or eyes, be a picky eater, or seem oblivious to sensory cues. Cravings for sensation? The "sensory craver" never gets enough of certain sensations, e.g., messy play, spicy food, noisy action, and perpetual movement. Poor sensory discrimination? She may not sense the difference between objects or experiences--unaware of what she's holding unless she looks, and unable to sense when she's falling or how to catch herself. Unusually high or low activity level? The child may be constantly on the go--wearing out everyone around him--or move slowly and tire easily, showing little interest in the world. Problems with posture or motor coordination? He may slouch, move awkwardly, seem careless or accident-prone. These are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Disorder--a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. The Out-of-Sync Child offers comprehensive, clear information for parents and professionals--and a drug-free treatment approach for children. This revised edition includes new sections on vision and hearing, picky eaters, and coexisting disorders such as autism and Asperger's syndrome, among other topics.

The Out-Of-Sync Child

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Rhode Island

A Portrait of a Friendship

Now in paperback, the New York Times bestselling The Teammates -- David Halberstam's stirring tribute to the golden age of baseball and to friendship. The Teammates is the profoundly moving story of four great baseball players who have made the passage from sports icons -- when they were young and seemingly indestructible -- to men dealing with the vulnerabilities of growing older. At the core of the book is the friendship of these four very different men -- Boston Red Sox teammates Bobby Doerr, Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Ted Williams -- who remained close for more than sixty years. The book starts out in early October 2001, when Dominic DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky begin a 1,300-mile trip by car to visit their beloved friend Ted Williams, whom they know is dying. Bobby Doerr, the fourth member of this close group -- "my guys," Williams used to call them -- is unable to join them. Doerr is back in Oregon tending to his wife of sixty-three years, who has suffered a second stroke. Acclaimed author David Halberstam has given us a book -- filled with historical details and first-hand accounts -- about baseball and about something more, the richness of friendship.

The Teammates

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#paperback #nonfiction #classic #fiction 

Minnesota

The gifted English writer submits a strong plea for intellectual freedom, women's rights, and the cessation of war

Three Guineas

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#hardcover #adventure #childrensclassics #fiction #usborne 

California

WHEN PHILEAS FOGG READ IN HIS NEWSPAPER THAT IT WAS POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD IN ONLY EIGHTY DAYS, HIS FRIENDS LAUGHED. IT CAN'T BE DONE! SAID ONE. SO PHILEAS FOGG SET OUT TO PROVE IT COULD. HE INSISTED HE WAS PREPARED FOR ANYTHING BUT HE CAN'T HAVE EXPECTED TO BE CHASED AROUND THE WORLD BY A POLICEMAN. DETECTIVE FIX IS CONVINCED FOGG HAS STOLEN MONEY AND HE'S DETERMINED TO STOP HIM AT ANY COST.

Around the World in Eighty Days

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Washington

The horrifying conditions of the Chicago stockyards are revealed through this narrative of a young immigrant's struggles in America.

The Jungle

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#shortstories #jamesbaldwin #ursulakleguin #trumancapote #johncheever #faulkner #fscottfitzgerald #updike #hemingway #hardcover 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New Hampshire

An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Writers

"Here is where it all began - the professional fiction-writing careers of forty-one of our century's finest authors, from Raymond Carver and Alice Walker to F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ursula K. Le Guin. Spanning nearly eight decades, these short stories mark their creators' breakthroughs from amateur writer to published author. Standing as a testament to the writers' youth and ambition, they bear witness to the emergence of some of the most distinctive literary voices of our time." "As Jane Smiley writes in the introduction to First Fiction, "Education begins with publication." The brief biographical notes that preface each story provide insight into this learning process and detail the circumstances surrounding publication. Nelson Algren's debut, for example, was preceded by a jail sentence served for stealing a typewriter. Mary McCarthy's first story is based on the bitter breakup of her first marriage. In many cases, the author's thoughts about his or her craft are also included. ("I can do this!" Mark Helprin realized.)" "Some of these stories blazed a trail of glory to literary eminence for their authors, while others were more like a trace of light at dawn: William Saroyan's first published fiction brought him instant recognition; Charles Bukowski, on the other hand, languished in obscurity for several decades after his professional debut." "Some of the authors are easily recognizable: most readers will identify as Kurt Vonnegut's "The Barnhouse Effect," a Cold War story about the most powerful weapon on earth. The authors of other stories, such as Doris Lessing, are barely recognizable. Youth and age are both represented here - from Tennessee Williams's debut at seventeen with "The Vengeance of Nitocris" to Henry Miller's at forty with his story "Mademoiselle Claude."" "These stories represent the true starting points of the careers of some of the most talented writers of our time. First Fiction is fascinating reading for all those interested in the creative process, for would-be writers, and for all lovers of twentieth-century fiction."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

First Fiction

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New Jersey

Fluency Theme : African Wildlife 

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

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Fancy Nancy 

Love Letters and Poems of John Keats to Fanny Brawne

Collects the poems and love letters of John Keats to Fanny Brawne, exemplifying his love for her as well as displaying his writing ability fueled by his passion.

Bright Star

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Michigan

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Utah

"In Iceland, the Age of the Vikings is also known as the Saga Age. A unique body of medieval literature, the Sagas rank with the world's greatest literary treasures - as epic as Homer, as deep in tragedy as Sophocles, as engagingly human as Shakespeare. Set around the turn of the last millennium, these stories depict with an astonishingly modern realism the lives and deeds of the Norse men and women who first settled Iceland and of their descendants, who ventured farther west - to Greenland and, ultimately, the coast of North America itself." "This new Viking edition of The Sagas of Icelanders, commemorating the thousandth anniversary of Leif Eiriksson's historic voyage, is drawn from the first English translation of the entire corpus of the Sagas, together with the forty-nine connected tales - a five-volume set published by Leifur Eiriksson Publishing, Iceland. Thirty translators were selected for this monumental project, including leading international scholars from seven countries."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Sagas of Icelanders

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#paperback #snowwhite #fairytales #witches #poems #shortstories

Pennsylvania

Stories and Poems

In SNOW WHITE LEARNS WITCHCRAFT, World Fantasy Award winner Theodora Goss retells and and recasts fairy tales by Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Oscar Wilde. In these stories and poems, sometimes harrowing, sometimes hilarious, always lyrical, Goss re-centers and empowers the women at the hearts of these timeless narratives, much as her acclaimed novel series, THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF THE ATHENA CLUB, does for the classics of Victorian supernatural literature.With cover art by Ruth Sanderson and an introduction by Jane Yolen.

Snow White Learns Witchcraft

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#paperback #horror #anthology 💀 💀 💀 

Kentucky

The Better Off Dead Series Volume 1

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Sometimes, Karma's a Bitch


Don't deny it. Your mind has dwelled for hours on the things you would do if your name was Karma. Malevolence towards those that wronged you festers and there is no relief-until now. Plunge headfirst into these sinister tales where karma finally takes control and vengeance is a dish that is best served hot.


The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness

Contains stories by Red Lagoe, Steven Pajak, Jane Alvey Harris, Kayla Krantz, RJ Roles, Eleanor Merry Peter Rocha, Charlotte Munro, Chris Wilkerson, and R.E. Sargent.


Get a free book plate signed by all ten authors when you buy a paperback or hardcover copy of this book. While supplies last. Go to https: //www.sinistersmilepress.com/volume-1-signed-book-plates for details.


If I Die Before I Wake

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Sense and Sensibility

Alongside incredible artist Sonny Liew (My Faith in Frankie, Wonderland), Butler brings to life the world of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two daughters without parents or means, forced to experience hardship, romance, and heartbreak, all in the hopes of achieving love and lasting happiness. Collecting SENSE & SENSIBILITY #1-5.

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Nevada

A Very First Book of Poetry

This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one's library and a gorgeous gift to be both shared and treasured.

Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime -- these are poems that highlight the moments of a toddler's world from dawn to dusk. Carefully gathered by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters and delightfully illustrated by Polly Dunbar, Here's a Little Poem offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child's intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day.

Here's a Little Poem

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Georgia

A Memoir

In this acclaimed and groundbreaking memoir, Kathryn Harrison transforms into a work of art the darkest passage imaginable in a young woman's life: an obsessive love affair between father and daughter that begins when she, at age twenty, is reunited with the father whose absence had haunted her youth. Exquisitely and hypnotically written, like a bold and terrifying dream, The Kiss is breathtaking in its honesty and in the power and beauty of its creation. A story both of transgression and of family complicity in breaking taboo, The Kiss is also about love--about the most primal of love triangles, the one that ensnares a child between mother and father.

The Kiss

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#hardcover #childrens #honeybear 
Honey Bear Books 1986. Very good condition.  Tight spine, inscription on inside cover.

Collection of three stories specially created to give small children simple explanations of some common fears and problems.
In "Hoppity Gets Lost," Hoppity gets separated from his mother in a large store. 

In "The New Baby," Tippu's life is very different after the arrival of his baby sister. 

In "First Day of School," Chippy adjusts to going to school for the first time.

The Best of Happy Endings

My 1st Steps to Reading

My "a" Book

Illinois

In a prequel to the best-selling Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Elizabeth Bennet evolves from a simple young teenager into a savage slayer of the undead, as she trains with nunchucks and katana swords and experiences a tragic first romance. Original. 200,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.

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Carl Hiassen; Jane Curtin (Read by)

Nature Girl

Carol Kranowitz; Lucy Jane Miller (Preface by)

The Out-Of-Sync Child

David Halberstam; Jane Leavy (Introduction by)

The Teammates

Virginia Woolf; Mark Hussey; Jane Marcus (Introduction by)

Three Guineas

Jane Bingham (Retold by)

Around the World in Eighty Days

Upton Sinclair; Jane Jacobs (Introduction by)

The Jungle

Kathy Kiernan (Editor); Michael Moore (Editor); Jane Smiley (Introduction by)

First Fiction

Jane Langford, Illustrated by Mike Terry

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

Jane O'Connor Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Fancy Nancy

John Keats; Jane Campion (Introduction by)

Bright Star

Virginia Woolf; Mark Hussey; Jane Marcus (Introduction by)

Three Guineas

Jane Smiley (Introduction by)

The Sagas of Icelanders

Theodora Goss; Jane Yolen (Introduction by)

Snow White Learns Witchcraft

R. E. Sargent (Editor); Chris Wilkerson; Peter Rocha; Steven Pajak (Cover Design by); Kayla Krantz; Jane Alvey Harris; Eleanor Merry; Charlotte Munro; Red Lagoe; R. J. Roles

If I Die Before I Wake

Carol Kranowitz; Lucy Jane Miller (Preface by)

The Out-Of-Sync Child

Carol Kranowitz; Lucy Jane Miller (Preface by)

The Out-Of-Sync Child

David Halberstam; Jane Leavy (Introduction by)

The Teammates

Nancy Butler (Text by); Sonny Liew (Illustrator); Jane Austen (Text by)

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Yolen (Compiled by); Andrew Fusek Peters (Compiled by); Polly Dunbar (Illustrator)

Here's a Little Poem

Carol Kranowitz; Lucy Jane Miller (Preface by)

The Out-Of-Sync Child

Kathryn Harrison; Jane Smiley (Afterword by)

The Kiss

Jane Carruth, Illustrated by Tony Hutchings

The Best of Happy Endings

Jane Belj Moncure illustrated by Linda Hohag

My "a" Book

Steve Hockensmith; Jane Austen (Characters created by); Patrick Arrasmith (Illustrator)

Dawn of the Dreadfuls