Brian Kilmeade

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New Hampshire

America's Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports

What do Henry Kissinger, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, and Jon Bon Jovi all have in common? They have all reached the top of their respective professions, and they all credit sports for teaching them the lessons that were fundamental to their success. In his years spent interviewing and profiling celebrities, politicians, and top business people, popular sportscaster and Fox & Friends cohost Brian Kilmeade has discovered that nearly everyone shares a love of sports and has a story about how a game, a coach, or a single moment of competition changed his or her life.

These vignettes will entertain, surprise, and inspire readers with their insight into the lives of America's most respected and well-known personalities -- many of whom have never before shared these memories publicly. How did Henry Kissinger's experience on an all-Jewish soccer team in Nazi Germany shape him for his future role as a statesman? Why did Tony Danza need to pick himself off the canvas and score a knockout in the boxing ring to grab the part of Tony Banta in Taxi? How did Jon Bon Jovi's genes short-circuit his dreams of playing for the New York Giants, and why did that have such an important impact on his life? How did soccer, not stand-up comedy, play such a big role in Jon Stewart's staggering success in the kill-or-be-killed world of late-night talk?

Kilmeade presents more than seventy of these stories straight from the memories of the men and women themselves and those who were closest to them. From competition to camaraderie, failure to success, humiliation to glory, individual achievement to teamwork, the world of sports encompasses it all and enriches our lives. As Kilmeade observes, "They allow us to compete and sacrifice, to build character and, even if only for a moment, to transcend the everyday." The Games Do Count reveals this simple and compelling truth: America's best and brightest haven't just worked hard -- they've played hard -- and the results have been staggering!

The Games Do Count

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Jim Trelease

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

For more than two decades, millions of parents and educators have turned to Trelease's beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. Now this new edition imparts the benefits, rewards, and importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation.

Read-Aloud Handbook

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Charles B. Husick

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

With millions of copies sold, Chapman Piloting has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly a century. Now this absolutely essential guide--with 928 pages, 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, and exploded views and cutaways--is thoroughly updated with all the latest information on US federal laws, regulations, and fees. In fact, NO competing book is more current on this ever-changing sport. Chapman covers the newest technology; the most recent laws; the most up-to-date rules of boat handling, navigation, safety, and etiquette. Anyone who puts a craft on water needs the vital information in this world-recognized bible of boating.

REVISIONS INCLUDE:

- Most up-to-date Federal laws, regulations, and fees

- The latest developments in outboard motors and inboard vectored thrust propulsion systems, including joystick controls - New mayday procedures

- Cutting edge technology: VHF/DSC radio; Rescue 21 coastal communication system; networking electronic devices; features and capabilities of GPS, radar, depth sounder, fish finders, and chartplotters; eLoran system; autopilot; NMEA 2000 and more

- Latest United States Power Squadron updates

- Expanded contact information for governmental and commercial organizations



 

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship 66th Edition

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John Irving

John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany is the inspiring modern classic that introduced two of the author's most unforgettable characters, boys bonded forever in childhood: the stunted Owen Meany, whose life is touched by God, and the orphaned Johnny Wheelwright, whose life is touched by Owen. From the accident that links them to the mystery that follows them–and the martyrdom that parts them–the events of their lives form a tapestry of fate and faith in a novel that is Irving at his irresistible best.

A Prayer for Owen Meany

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Chip Wood

Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14

In a user-friendly format, clear descriptions of each age are followed by easy-to-read charts identifying developmental yardsticks in areas of physical, social, language, and cognitive growth. Includes curriculum suggestions and guidelines along with favorite books for different ages.

Yardsticks

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Edward M. Hallowell

John J. Ratey

Front cover curled, won’t sit flat but otherwise pages are like new!

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder

Discusses the symptoms, causes, treatments, and therapies for individuals with attention deficit disorder.

Driven to Distraction (Revised)

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Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

Katherine Woods

The adventures of a little prince who visited our world from his own tiny planet. In the exquisite imagery of this fairy tale, the poet-writer shares with children something of the mystic's vision and wisdom of life--New York Public Library. Full-color and b&w illustrations.

The Little Prince

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Bertolt Brecht

Dramatizes Galileo's conflict with the church over his assertion that the Earth revolves around the sun.

Galileo

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Joyce Corbin

What Every Parent Should Know

Reading Success for Children

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Zolar Staff

THE MASTER OF OCCULT WISDOM REVEALS THE SECRETS OF YOUR DREAMS Have you ever dreamed of a red-headed stranger? Or seen yourself fly without wings? Even a child knows where to look up the population of Portugal -- but where, until now, could you find the hidden meaning of your dreams? In this fascinating encyclopedia, Zolar, the world-renowned astrologer and leading authority on the dream world, offers interpretations for more than 20,000 dreams -- yours, among them. For example, did you know that: * If you hear the sound of a horn, you will receive unexpected and joyful news? * If you dream of ebony, you'll take a trip to a foreign country? * If you witness a house being struck by lightning, a good friend will soon die? All the great minds -- from Cicero and Aristotle to Freud and Jung -- have recognized the importance and significance of dreams. Learn for yourself their secret language, and prepare yourself and your loved ones for what may be to come.

Zolar's Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Dreams

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William Martin

Ancient Advice for Modern Parents

Applies the lessons of the Tao Te Ching to the challenge of raising children in a modern world, exploring the power of mindfulness, words, fear, labels, behavior, rules, and possessions on our lives.

The Parent's Tao Te Ching

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Mary W. Shelley

Wear on outer cover and spine but otherwise pages like new!

Frankenstein

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Paula McLain

An instant national bestseller, this stunningly evocative, beautifully rendered story told in the voice of Ernest Hemingway's first wife, Hadley, has the same power and historical richness that made Loving Frank""a bestseller. No twentieth-century American writer has captured the popular imagination as much as Ernest Hemingway. This novel tells his story from a unique point of view - that of his first wife, Hadley. Through her eyes and voice, we experience Paris of the Lost Generation and meet fascinating characters such as Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and Gerald and Sara Murphy. The city and its inhabitants provide a vivid backdrop to this engrossing and wrenching story of love and betrayal that is made all the more poignant knowing that, in the end, Hemingway would write of his first wife, "I wish I had died before I loved anyone but her." "From the Hardcover edition."

The Paris Wife

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Karen A. Smith

Karen R. Gouze

Practical Solutions for Out-Of-Bounds Behavior





A child with sensory processing problems overracts or underreacts to sensory experiences most of us take in stride. The result can be battles over dressing, bathing, schoolwork, social functions, holidays, and other events.

Drs. Smith and Gouze explain the frequently unrecognized role that sensory processing problems play in a child's emotional and behavioral difficulties. Practicing child psychologists, and themselves parents of children with sensory integration problems, their message is practical and full of hope. Readers will learn:

* How to recognize sensory processing problems and evaluate treatment options.

* How to view the child's world through "sensory lens."

* Strategies for handling sensory challenges at home, at school, and in 21st-century kid culture.

The result: a happier childhood, a more harmonious family, and a more cooperative classroom.

The Sensory-Sensitive Child

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Dan Brown

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The murder of a world-famous physicist raises fears that the Illuminati are operating again after centuries of silence, and religion professor Robert Langdon is called in to assist with the case.

Angels and Demons

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Khaled Hosseini

Ripple in all pages (see pic) but otherwise pages in great condition 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Traces the unlikely friendship of Amir, a wealthy Afghanistani youth, and a servant's son, in a tale that spans the final days of the nation's monarchy through the atrocities of the present day. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.

The Kite Runner

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Sidney Poitier

With black and white photos inside (part of the book)

A Spiritual Autobiography

"I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions. Quite that contrary, I began this book as an exploration, an exercise in self-questing. In other words, I wanted to find out, as I looked back at a long and complicated life, with many twists and turns, how well I've done at measuring up to the values I myself have set." —Sidney Poitier In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure—as a man, as a husband and a father, and as an actor. Poitier credits his parents and his childhood on tiny Cat Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of right and wrong and of self-worth that he has never surrendered and that have dramatically shaped his world. "In the kind of place where I grew up," recalls Poitier, "what's coming at you is the sound of the sea and the smell of the wind and momma's voice and the voice of your dad and the craziness of your brothers and sisters...and that's it." Without television, radio, and material distractions to obscure what matters most, he could enjoy the simple things, endure the long commitments, and find true meaning in his life. Poitier was uncompromising as he pursued a personal and public life that would honor his upbringing and the invaluable legacy of his parents. Just a few years after his introduction to indoor plumbing and the automobile, Poitier broke racial barrier after racial barrier to launch a pioneering acting career. Committed to the notion that what one does for a living articulates to who one is, Poitier played only forceful and affecting characters who said something positive, useful, and lasting about the human condition. Here is Poitier's own introspective look at what has informed his performances and his life. Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, price and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity. What emerges is a picture of a man in the face of limits—his own and the world's. A triumph of the spirit, The Measure of a Man captures the essential Poitier.

The Measure of a Man

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Tracy Chevalier

Wear and crease on binding and cover but pages are in excellent condition 

A Novel

The New York Times bestselling novel by the author of A Single Thread and At the Edge of the Orchard Translated into thirty-nine languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film, starring Scarlett Johanson and Colin Firth Tracy Chevalier transports readers to a bygone time and place in this richly-imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings. History and fiction merge seamlessly in this luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Girl with a Pearl Earring tells the story of sixteen-year-old Griet, whose life is transformed by her brief encounter with genius . . . even as she herself is immortalized in canvas and oil.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

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Orlando Marra

Photographs by Orlando Marra.  Good book for paper ephemera 

A Romantic Gift of Love

The ultimate valentine--an aficionado's selection from two centuries of art and lyrics devoted to the tenderest passion--love. Lavishly detailed, sumptuously styled photos are interwoven with verses from antique valentines, love poems, and popular songs. Beautifully packaged and slipcased, this is a gift to stir the senses and touch the heart. Full color throughout.

How Do I Love Thee?

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Robert Fulghum

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Explores the mysteries of love in a collection of real-life love stories that illuminates the many faces of love

True Love

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Christie Mellor

A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting

Dozens of short, wickedly funny chapters skewer today's parental absurdities and remind us how to make child-rearing a kick. Mellor's hilarious, refreshing and useful advice rights the balance between parent and child.

The Three-Martini Playdate

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B. F. Skinner

Crease on cover but otherwise the book is unread with crisp pages.  Discoloration of cover consistent with age

Reissued 1976 edition 

Walden Two

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William Shakespeare

Looks like book may have been wet, pages do not lie flat, 15 or so pages have writing or underlining with pen, creases and bends in some pages

Offers explanatory notes on pages facing the text of the play, as well as an introduction to Shakespeare's language, life, and theater.

Macbeth

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Liane Moriarty

A New York Times Bestseller -- Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his darkest secret -- something with the potential to destroy the life you built together, and the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive. Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all. Her life is as orderly as her home. But that letter is about to change everything.

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