R. J. Pineiro

Ultimatum by R.J. Pineiro (1994)
Condition: Good, Some Markings and Signs of Age
0-312-85475-7

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Ultimatum

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P. W. Singer

Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century by P.W. Singer 

A thought-provoking exploration of how robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming modern warfare. Singer, a renowned defense analyst, delves into the rise of autonomous weapons, drones, and cyber warfare, examining their implications for military strategy, ethics, and global security. 

Some minor bend to corners and dust jacket. Very Good Condition overall.

The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century

Traces the advent of robotic warfare, revealing its use in the war in Iraq, the latest technological achievements, and the secret Pentagon consultations with top science fiction authors.

Wired for War

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Cluny Brown by Margery Sharp (1944)

Good overall condition, sticker on inside cover, yellowing of pages (age)

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Cluny Brown

Discover the art of clean, nourishing eating with NATURAL: Wholesome Recipes for Pure Nourishment. This cookbook is a celebration of simple, whole-food ingredients crafted into delicious and healthful meals. From vibrant plant-based dishes to hearty, nutrient-rich classics, every recipe is designed to fuel your body and delight your taste buds.

Very good condition, no major flaws. Small marking on bottom of spine (see images)

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Wholesome Recipes for Pure Nourishment

Natural

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Gretchen Whitmer

"From trailblazing Michigan governor, Democratic leader, and national advocate for women’s rights, Gretchen Whitmer, comes an unconventional and deeply personal account of her life and career—“Not your nana’s ponderous political memoir” (New York magazine)—offering insights into her leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, her fight against domestic terrorism threats, and her resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges." (quote by Simon and Schuster)

Like New Condition, No Major Flaws

What I've Learned about Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between

From trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star Gretchen Whitmer comes an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and career, full of insights that guided her through a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot. When Gretchen Whitmer was growing up, her beloved grandmother Nino taught her that you can always find something good in other people. “Even the meanest person might have pretty eyes,” she would say. Nino’s words persuaded Whitmer to look for the good in any person or situation—just one of many colorful personal experiences that have shaped her political vision. (And, as Whitmer writes, one that resonated more than another piece of advice her grandmother offered, to “never part your hair in the middle.”) In this candid and inspiring book, Whitmer reveals the principles and instincts that have shaped her extraordinary career, from her early days as a lawyer and legislator and her 2018 election as governor of Michigan, to her bold and innovative actions as she led the state through a series of unprecedented crises. Her motto in politics, she writes, is to “get shit done.” Whitmer shares the lessons in resilience that steered her through some of the most challenging events in Michigan’s history, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, a five-hundred-year flood, the rise of domestic terrorism, and the fierce fight to protect reproductive rights. Along the way, she tells stories about the outsize characters in her family, her lifelong clumsy streak, the wild comments she’s heard on the campaign trail, her self-deprecating social media campaigns (including her star turn as a talking potato with lipstick), and the slyly funny tactics she deploys to neutralize her opponents. Written with Whitmer’s trademark sense of humor and straight-shooting style, True Gretch is not only a compelling account of her remarkable journey, but also a blueprint for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community, their country, or the world. It is a testament to the power of humor, perseverance, and compassion in the face of darkness.

True Gretch

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Amani Ballour

Rania Abouzeid

"The Cave" by Dr. Amani Ballour is a powerful memoir that recounts her extraordinary journey as a pediatrician and the director of an underground hospital in Syria, during the country’s civil war. The book offers a firsthand account of the horrors of war and the desperate struggle to provide medical care in impossible conditions.


A Secret Underground Hospital and One Woman's Story of Survival in Syria

This searing memoir tells the story of a young doctor and activist who ran an underground hospital in Damascus, humanizing the enduring crisis in Syria. Simply put, there is no one in Syria with a story like Dr. Amani Ballour. The only woman to have ever run a wartime hospital, she saved her peers from the atrocities of war while contending with the patriarchal conservatism around her. Growing up in Assad's Syria, Ballour knew she wanted to be more than a housewife, even as her siblings were married off in their teens. As the revolution unfolded, she volunteered at a local clinic and was thrown into the deep end of emergency medicine, where she found her voice. Among the facets of this powerful tale: Becoming a hospital director. Shielding children from a horrific sarin attack. Losing colleagues. Attempting to employ more women. Abandoning the hospital. Becoming a refugee. Moving forward. Amani Ballour is a game changer who, like Malala Yousafzai, will be remembered as one of history's great heroines. Growing up in a closely confined society, she dared to dream--first of an education, then of a career--that allowed her to make her mark on the world and protect the country she loves. A passionately committed humanitarian, she is determined that others will escape the horrors she survived.

The Cave

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Anthony Falco

Molly Tavoletti

Drawing from his experience as a global pizza consultant and former pizza maestro at Roberta’s in Brooklyn, Falco shares his expertise on crafting world-class pizza at home. This book goes beyond recipes, delving into the science of dough fermentation, sauce-making techniques, and the art of topping combinations. With stunning photography and engaging storytelling, Pizza Czar offers an entertaining and educational journey through the international world of pizza, making it a must-have for any pizza enthusiast.

Like new condition, no major flaws observed.

Recipes and Know-How from a World-Traveling Pizza Chef

In his comprehensive first book, legendary pizza czar Anthony Falco teaches you everything you need to know to make pizza wherever you are, drawing from his singular experience opening pizzerias around the globe If there's one thing the entire world can agree on, it's pizza. It just might be the world's favorite food. In every climate, in every region, in every kind of kitchen, there's pizza to be had, infused with local flavor. In this definitive book, filled with hacks, tips, and secret techniques never before shared, International Pizza Consultant Anthony Falco brings the world of pizza to your kitchen, wherever you are. After eight years at the famous Brooklyn restaurant Roberta's, culminating with his position as Pizza Czar, Falco pivoted from the New York City food scene to the world, traveling to Brazil, Colombia, Kuwait, Panama, Canada, Japan, India, Thailand, and all across the United States. His mission? To discover the secrets and spread the gospel of making the world's favorite food better. Now the planet's leading expert pizza consultant, he can make great pizza 8,000 feet above sea level in Bogot or in subtropical India, and he can certainly help you do it at home. An exhaustive resource for absolutely any pizza cook, teaching mastery of the classics and tricks of the trade as well as completely unique takes on styles and recipes from around the globe, Pizza Czar is here to help you make world-class pizza from anywhere on the map.

Pizza Czar

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Lost Island by James Norman Hall (1944)

A vintage copy of Lost Island by James Norman Hall. The book was part of the Atlantic Monthly Press Book series. Dated 1944, the book is in fantastic condition for its age. Some flaws to note is general age to yellowed pages, some minor markings on the cover, and general signs of use. Ex Libris sticker inside of the front cover.

Lost Island

Lucille Ball

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The one and only autobiography by the iconic Lucille Ball, hailed by TV Guide as the “#1 Greatest TV Star of All Time.” Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world's best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words. The story of the ingenue from Jamestown, New York, determined to go to Broadway, destined to make a big splash, bound to marry her Valentino, Desi Arnaz. In her own inimitable style, she tells of their life together—both storybook and turbulent; intimate memories of their children and friends; wonderful backstage anecdotes; the empire they founded; the dissolution of their marriage. And, with a heartfelt happy ending, her enduring marriage to Gary Morton. Here is the lost manuscript that her fans and loved ones will treasure. Here is the laughter. Here is the life. Here’s Lucy... “The comic actress in her own words...intensley moving.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Filled with light and laughter.”—New York Times Book Review

Love, Lucy

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J. P. Telotte

Dive into the fascinating world of Disney television with Disney TV, an insightful exploration by J.P. Telotte. Disney TV examines how Disney revolutionized the television landscape. 

Very Good Overall Condition. Top right corner has slight crease/bending (see images).

*We flip through all used books in an attempt to locate any major flaws or markings. Sometimes one may slip through our searches. We will always advise of any flaws we find, if we miss one please let us know!

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A historical account of the context, impact, and legacy of one of the most successful series in American television history. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company's network television series Disneyland/The Wonderful World of Color. The series, part of Walt Disney's quest to re-create American entertainment, premiered October 27, 1954 on ABC and was the longest-lived program in television history. Over the years, Walt Disney's visions have evolved into family-oriented cinema, television, theme parks. From the lovable Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to magical places like Frontierland, Disneyland/The Wonderful World of Color generated some of the most popular fads of the era. In Disney TV, J. P. Telotte examines the history of the Disney television series while placing it in context--the film industry's reaction to television in the post-World War II era, the Disney Studios' place in the American entertainment industry, and Walt Disney's dream to create the modern theme park. Telotte's guiding principle in this examination is to illustrate how Disney changed the relationship between cinema and television and, perhaps more importantly, how it affected American culture. The conciseness of Telotte's book is a major advantage over other leading Disney scholarship. Detailed, without including minutia, Telotte provides the reader with the key issues that surrounded the development of the Disney phenomenon. This book will attract a wide array of readers--scholars of television, media, and film studies, popular culture students, and all those touched by the magic of Disney.

Disney TV

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Dave Grohl

The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl 

Dive into the extraordinary life of rock legend Dave Grohl with The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music. In this candid, heartfelt, and wildly entertaining memoir, Grohl shares personal stories from his journey—from drumming with Nirvana to fronting Foo Fighters, from childhood dreams to playing sold-out arenas worldwide.

Like overall condition. Top right corner has slight crease/bending (see images).

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Tales of Life and Music

#1 New York Times bestseller Over 1 MILLION COPIES sold! Named one of Variety's Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible's Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021 From the beloved Foo Fighters front man and drummer of Nirvana, a collection of stories that have engaged, entertained, and astonished almost 2 million readers worldwide--featuring exclusive new content for the paperback...because there's always more to the story. Dave Grohl's The Storyteller created a sensation when it was published and has gone on to sell over 2 million copies around the world. Readers praised the book for Dave's heartfelt, authentic voice, his love of family and music, and the zest for life that pours from every page. Since then, the world watched the Foo Fighters mourn the stunning loss of their bandmate and brother, Taylor Hawkins. Reeling the from the loss of his closest friend, something both shocking and all too familiar, Dave turned his energy towards music. The result is But Here We Are, Foo Fighters critically acclaimed eleventh studio album, filled with songs that examine grief from a multitude of angles, and the healing effect of perseverance. The album, called "a powerful, melodic work of mourning" by The Wall Street Journal shows Dave's ability to create with the same zeal no matter the circumstance, spreading positivity doing what he loves most. Now, in this deluxe paperback edition showcases Dave's love of writing, but also his appreciation for his fans, offering a wide variety of extra content, much like an extended play album. New material includes: The story of when Dave first met Paul McCartney, previously an audiobook exclusive An essay on how Dave approaches creativity (here's a hint: you don't have to think outside of the box when you can just ignore the box altogether) A series of prompts to inspire readers to jump into their own creative pursuits Dave's playlists for early morning pancake making, manning the grill, and getting behind the wheel and blasting the tunes An in-depth examination of the catalyst for five Foo Fighters favorites, what inspired the lyrics and how he feels about those songs now The Storyteller has challenged what a music memoir can be. With this paperback, the legacy continues.

The Storyteller

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Elton John

Me Elton John (2019)

Good overall condition. No major markings or flaws observed. The dust jacket does have some bent edges on top and bottom of cover. Sticky right corner from removal of original price tag. There also some yellowing of page edges, although this may be part of the design (see images).

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Elton John Official Autobiography

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend. Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of twenty-three he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again. His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with song-writing partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in his LA swimming pool to disco-dancing with Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael to setting up his AIDS Foundation to conquering Broadway with Aida, The Lion King, and Billy Elliot the Musical. All the while Elton was hiding a drug addiction that would grip him for over a decade. In Me, Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble, and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you by a living legend.

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Mark Dawidziak

A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe-Mark Dawidziak (2023)

Good overall condition. No major markings or flaws observed. The dust jacket does have some bent edges on top and bottom of cover (see images).

*We flip through all used books in an attempt to locate any major flaws or markings. Sometimes one may slip through our searches. We will always advise of any flaws we find, if we miss one please let us know!

The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe

A Mystery of Mysteries is a brilliant biography of Edgar Allan Poe that examines the renowned author's life through the prism of his mysterious death and its many possible causes.

It is a moment shrouded in horror and mystery. Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7, 1849, at just forty, in a painful, utterly bizarre manner that would not have been out of place in one of his own tales of terror. What was the cause of his untimely death, and what happened to him during the three missing days before he was found, delirious and "in great distress" on the streets of Baltimore, wearing ill-fitting clothes that were not his own?

Mystery and horror. Poe, who remains one of the most iconic of American writers, died under haunting circumstances that reflect the two literary genres he took to new heights. Over the years, there has been a staggering amount of speculation about the cause of death, from rabies and syphilis to suicide, alcoholism, and even murder. But many of these theories are formed on the basis of the caricature we have come to associate with Poe: the gloomy-eyed grandfather of Goth, hunched over a writing desk with a raven perched on one shoulder, drunkenly scribbling his chilling masterpieces. By debunking the myths of how he lived, we come closer to understanding the real Poe--and uncovering the truth behind his mysterious death, as a new theory emerges that could prove the cause of Poe's death was haunting him all his life.

In a compelling dual-timeline narrative alternating between Poe's increasingly desperate last months and his brief but impactful life, Mark Dawidziak sheds new light on the enigmatic master of macabre.

A Mystery of Mysteries

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Al Pacino

Sonny Boy by Al Pacino (2024)

The book is in great used condition. The book has been read by the previous owner, but there appeared to be no major flaws or markings when we flipped through the pages. The front cover is in great condition with only some slight bends on the corners from sitting on a shelf. There is also a faint line down the spine of the book from opening and closing.

*We flip through all used books in an attempt to locate any major flaws or markings. Sometimes one may slip through our searches. We will always advise of any flaws we find, if we miss one please let us know!

A Memoir

The Instant New York Times Bestseller “The book is a beautiful trip.” (New York Times Magazine) • “Soulful . . . Feels like hanging out within a history of American movies over the last 50 years.” (Los Angeles Times) • “Startlingly cinematic ... A fine memoir.” (The Guardian) From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full To the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Not since Marlon Brando and James Dean in the late 1950s had an actor landed in the culture with such force. But Pacino was in his midthirties by then, and had already lived several lives. A fixture of avant-garde theater in New York, he had led a bohemian existence, working odd jobs to support his craft. He was raised by a fiercely loving but mentally unwell mother and her parents after his father left them when he was young, but in a real sense he was raised by the streets of the South Bronx, and by the troop of buccaneering young friends he ran with, whose spirits never left him. After a teacher recognized his acting promise and pushed him toward New York’s fabled High School of Performing Arts, the die was cast. In good times and bad, in poverty and in wealth and in poverty again, through pain and joy, acting was his lifeline, its community his tribe. Sonny Boy is the memoir of a man who has nothing left to fear and nothing left to hide. All the great roles, the essential collaborations, and the important relationships are given their full due, as is the vexed marriage between creativity and commerce at the highest levels. The book’s golden thread, however, is the spirit of love and purpose. Love can fail you, and you can be defeated in your ambitions—the same lights that shine bright can also dim. But Al Pacino was lucky enough to fall deeply in love with a craft before he had the foggiest idea of any of its earthly rewards, and he never fell out of love. That has made all the difference.

Sonny Boy

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Analytic Geometry by Raymond W. Brink (1935) 

This vintage textbook includes numerous diagrams and some handwritten notes (front and back cover) from an owner dated 1943. This book is a fantastic piece for collectors of historical mathematical texts or vintage books.

The book has been loved since 1935, with signs of use, including handwritten notes on both the front and back covers. It is in great overall shape, but the book has yellowed pages and markings on the covers. There are also stains inside the book near the spine.

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Analytic Geometry

The Peoples Mass Book – 8th Edition (1964)

Published in the wake of the Second Vatican Council, the 8th edition of the Peoples Mass Book is an excellent addition to your collection. The book is in good overall condition with some signs of age throughout (yellowed pages, other markings in spots). On the front inside cover is a sticker for the Morning Offering.

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Richard Snow

I Invented The Modern Age, The Rise of Henry Ford by Richard Snow (2014)

The book is in great used condition. The book has been read by the previous owner, but there appeared to be no major flaws or markings when we flipped through the pages. The front cover is in great condition with only some slight bends on the corners from sitting on a shelf. There is also a faint line down the spine of the book from opening and closing.

*We flip through all used books in an attempt to locate any major flaws or markings. Sometimes one may slip through our searches. We will always advise of any flaws we find, if we miss one please let us know!

The Rise of Henry Ford

A fresh, meticulous, and entertaining account of Henry Ford, the Model-T, and the invention of the American car industry in the early twentieth century that "will make you rethink the man whose legacy sits in your garage" (Parade).

From the acclaimed popular historian Richard Snow, who "writes with verve and a keen eye" (The New York Times Book Review), comes a fresh and entertaining account of Henry Ford and his invention of the Model T--the ugly, cranky, invincible machine that defined twentieth-century America.

Every century or so, our republic has been remade by a new technology: 170 years ago the railroad changed Americans' conception of space and time; in our era, the microprocessor revolutionized how humans communicate. But in the early twentieth century the agent of creative destruction was the gasoline engine, as put to work by an unknown and relentlessly industrious young man named Henry Ford. Born the same year as the battle of Gettysburg, Ford died two years after the atomic bombs fell, and his life personified the tremendous technological changes achieved in that span.

Growing up as a Michigan farm boy with a bone-deep loathing of farming, Ford intuitively saw the advantages of internal combustion. Resourceful and fearless, he built his first gasoline engine out of scavenged industrial scraps. It was the size of a sewing machine. From there, scene by scene, Richard Snow vividly shows Ford using his innate mechanical abilities, hard work, and radical imagination as he transformed American industry.

In many ways, of course, Ford's story is well known; in many more ways, it is not. Richard Snow masterfully weaves together a fascinating narrative of Ford's rise to fame through his greatest invention, the Model T. When Ford first unveiled this car, it took twelve and a half hours to build one. A little more than a decade later, it took exactly one minute. In making his car so quickly and so cheaply that his own workers could easily afford it, Ford created the cycle of consumerism that we still inhabit. Our country changed in a mere decade, and Ford became a national hero. But then he soured, and the benevolent side of his character went into an ever-deepening eclipse, even as the America he had remade evolved beyond all imagining into a global power capable of producing on a vast scale not only cars, but airplanes, ships, machinery, and an infinity of household devices.

A highly pleasurable read, filled with scenes and incidents from Ford's life, particularly during the intense phase of his secretive competition with other early car manufacturers, I Invented the Modern Age shows Richard Snow at the height of his powers as a popular historian and reclaims from history Henry Ford, the remarkable man who, indeed, invented the modern world as we know it.

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