Wendy Williams

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect

In this "deeply personal and lyrical book" (Publishers Weekly) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Horse, Wendy Williams explores the lives of one of the world's most resilient creatures--the butterfly--shedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives.

"[A] glorious and exuberant celebration of these biological flying machines...Williams takes us on a humorous and beautifully crafted journey" (The Washington Post). From butterfly gardens to zoo exhibits, these "flying flowers" are one of the few insects we've encouraged to infiltrate our lives. Yet, what has drawn us to these creatures in the first place? And what are their lives really like? In this "entertaining look at 'the world's favorite insect'" (Booklist, starred review), New York Times bestselling author and science journalist Wendy Williams reveals the inner lives of these delicate creatures, who are far more intelligent and tougher than we give them credit for.

Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species have learned how to fool ants into taking care of them. Butterflies' scales are inspiring researchers to create new life-saving medical technology. Williams takes readers to butterfly habitats across the globe and introduces us to not only various species, but "digs deeply into the lives of both butterflies and [the] scientists" (Science magazine) who have spent decades studying them.

Coupled with years of research and knowledge gained from experts in the field, this accessible "butterfly biography" explores the ancient partnership between these special creatures and humans, and why they continue to fascinate us today. "Informative, thought-provoking," (BookPage, starred review) and extremely profound, The Language of Butterflies is a "fascinating book [that] will be of interest to anyone who has ever admired a butterfly, and anyone who cares about preserving these stunning creatures" (Library Journal).

The Language of Butterflies

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Bethany Mangle

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

For fans of Jeff Zentner and Katie Henry comes a thrilling and funny debut about a teen raised in a doomsday community who plots her escape with the boy from the bunker next door. Always be ready for the worst day of your life. This is the mantra that Becca Aldaine has grown up with. Her family is part of a community of doomsday preppers, a neighborhood that prioritizes survivalist training over class trips or senior prom. They’re even arranging Becca’s marriage with Roy Kang, the only eligible boy in their community. Roy is a nice guy, but he’s so enthusiastic about prepping that Becca doesn’t have the heart to tell him she’s planning to leave as soon as she can earn a full ride to a college far, far away. Then a devastating accident rocks Becca’s family and pushes the entire community, including Becca’s usually cynical little sister, deeper into the doomsday ideology. With her getaway plans thrown into jeopardy, the only person Becca can turn to is Roy, who reveals that he’s not nearly as clueless as he’s been pretending to be. When Roy proposes they run away together, Becca will have to risk everything—including her heart—for a chance to hope for the best instead of planning for the worst.

Prepped

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Kristin Cashore

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

In a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemption from her Grace of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king.

Graceling

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Janet Lee Carey

Some staining, largely on bottom of book. (Unknown source, purchased that way originally.)

Far away on Wilde Island, Princess Rosalind is born with a dragon claw where her ring finger should be. To hide this secret, the queen forces her to wear gloves at all times until a cure can be found, and Rosalind can fulfill the prophecy that will restore her family to its rightful throne.
    
But Rosalind's flaw cannot be separated from her fate. When she is carried off by the dragon, everything she thought she knew falls apart. . . .
    
Includes a reader's guide.
    
 

Dragon's Keep

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Front and back covers have some damage, as pictured. Some page yellowing due to age. Book does not contain any highlighting or notes inside.

Cries of the Children

Morag Joss

Funeral Music

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Yuu Kamiya

The Seven Seas manga edition of the wildly popular series for fans of Sword Art Online. In this graphic novel, No Game, No Life centers around Sora and Shiro, a brother and sister who are brilliant (but unemployed) gamers whose Internet fame have spawned urban legends all over the Internet. One day, they are summoned by a boy named "God" to an alternate world. There, God has prohibited war and declared this to be a world where "everything is decided by games" - even national borders. Humanity has been driven back into one remaining city by the other races. Will Sora and Shiro, the good-for-nothing brother and sister, become the "Saviors of Humanity" on this alternate world?

No Game, No Life Vol. 1

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Caleb Carr

Purchased and never read. Deckled edges. 

Dr. Kreizler, the Alienist, returns to investigate the kidnapping of the baby daughter of the wife of a Spanish diplomat, in the process uncovering a fiendish woman who has murdered a number of innocent children. 250,000 first printing. Tour.

The Angel of Darkness

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Oscar. Wilde

No markings inside book. Bought and never read.

The Complete Plays, Poems and Stories Including " the Picture of Dorian Gray and 'De Profundis'

Here is a collection of this witty and irreverent author's works--all in their most authoritative texts. Includes The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and other stories and essays.

The Collected Works of Oscar Wilde

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Isuna Hasekura

Some scratches on cover. No markings on inside of book, completely readable.

Spice and Wolf, Vol. 1 (light Novel)

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Bought as part of a box set. Wasn't interested in it specifically. Never read, has been sitting on a shelf since purchase. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Kiss of Deception

Originally part of a box set, wasn't interested in it specifically. Never read, has just been sitting on a shelf since purchase. 

Summoner: Book One

The Novice

No markings on pages. Slight yellowing due to age. 

The Vision of Escaflowne Vol.1

Moyamu Fujino

No markings on pages, some yellowing due to age. Visible creasing on cover as depicted in photographs.

Prince Varumu has to deal with the spirit masters in order to become king.

The Dragon's Library

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