Taisen Deshimaru

George Leonard

Nancy Amphoux


Paperback book. 1982 publication. Please see all pics. Thanks . 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Illinois

A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai

At last: a book on the martial arts from a true Zen master. Taisen Deshimaru was born in Japan of an old samurai family, and he recieved from the Great Master Kodo Sawaki the Transmission of Mind to Mind when Sawaki died. In 1967, Deshimaru-Roshi went to France and taught as a missionary general of the Sato Zen School until his death in 1982. In Europe he learned how to make Oriental concepts understandable to the Western mind. One of the results of that experience was this book: a series of lessons, question-and-answer sessions, and koans (riddles or anecdotes that point out general principles) that provide practical wisdom for all students of the martial arts--kendo, aikido, iai-do, jodo, or archery--as well as for the general reader interested in Zen.

The Zen Way to Martial Arts

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Cassandra Clare

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizarre world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.

City of Bones

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Paul Johnston

Ex library with library markings . Good binding. Please see all pics 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Writer's block is nothing compared to thesinister assignment London-based novelistMatt Wells has just received. A chain ofseemingly innocent e-mails from a devotedfan turns deadly when Matt discovers thecorrespondent is a cold-blooded killer withan agenda for murder--and his family andfriends are among the scheduled victims.

Under close surveillance, Matt is plunged intoa plot more twisted than any he has used inhis novels. This is the real thing, and with eachkilling, the man known as the White Deviltightens his grip by incriminating Matt at themurder scenes. Cast not only as the ghostwriterof his persecutor's terrifying story, but as thevictim, Matt needs to risk everything to protecthis loved ones. But with the police closing inand his friends being picked off, he is runningout of time. The White Devil is out there--and he's watching.

The Death List

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Rhys Bowen

Hardcover. Yellow blotching on sides of book. Solid readable copy. Good binding. 2006

In turn-of-the-century New York City, Irish immigrant Molly Murphy is contemplating giving up PI work for something a little less complicated, less exciting. Molly has had quite enough excitement recently, thank you very much. Especially from the handsome but deceptive NYPD captain Daniel Sullivan, whom she'd like to avoid completely. But when Daniel is accused of accepting bribes and lands himself in the Tombs, the notorious city jail, he begs Molly to help prove he was framed, and after everything they've been through, she cannot turn him down. As she finds herself drawn further and further into the case, she begins to fear that Daniel's trouble is related to one of his investigations - catching the Eastside Ripper, a serial killer who is targeting prostitutes.   Oh Danny Boy marks Edgar Award finalist Rhys Bowen's triumphant fifth installment in the award winning Molly Murphy mystery series.

Oh Danny Boy

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Mark Green

Paperback . 1994. Lots of wisdom and advice about buying things. 

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

1001 Ways to Shop Smart

Discusses what consumers need to know for smart shopping in areas such as clothing, cars, medicine, and food.

The Consumer Bible

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Adam Dachis

Erica Elson

2014. Nice used paperback. Some marks on inside cover page. Thanks 

How to Handle Life's Most Uncomfortable Situations

What do you do when your coworker smells? When you blurt out "I love you!" by accident? When you spill soda on your potential boss during a job interview? Sometimes life just gets . . . so awkward!



Hope for the best  . . .  but prepare for the worst! From personality clashes and tongue-tied conversations to all those painfully embarrassing moments, The Awkward Human Survival Guide offers a road map through life's most uncomfortable situations. Humorously and smartly written by two popular bloggers who've lived through it all, it explains how to call out a friend's BS, handle that accidentally blurted "I love you," confront a kitchen thief at work, and much, much more!

The Awkward Human Survival Guide

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Sue Goldstein

Paperback. 1991 . A funny pre internet book where you can write or call businesses. Kind of fun to read. Going to guess most are way out of date. 

How to Save Money on Everything

Great Buys for People over Fifty

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David Foenkinos

Sam Taylor

Good looking book. Has a few dents in rear and front cover. Otherwise a solid and nice book. 

The delightful first title in a new series - a fast-paced comic mystery enriched by a deep love of books.

The Mystery of Henri Pick

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Peter Ventresca

Nice looking softcover book. Many black and white pics. Good binding . Nice used book. 1993 publication. 

The Ultimate in Self-Defense

Shoto Kan Karate

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War drums Star Trek next generation paperback 

Nice looking scholastic paperback. 2023 publication. 

Nightmare King 

Pittacus Lore

2012 publication. Paperback. Clean interior. Some wear on edges of cover. Looks great. 

They know about the charm. They know about our legacies. They caught Number One, Number Two, and Number Three. They killed them all. I am Number Seven. One of six still alive. We are growing stronger. We are starting to come together. We are ready to fight. We are the last defense.

The Power of Six

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Philip K. Dick

Paperback. Some wear on edges and back pages have some light water damage. A nice readable copy. 

As the eagerly-anticipated new film Blade Runner 2049 finally comes to the screen, rediscover the world of Blade Runner . . .

World War Terminus had left the Earth devastated. Through its ruins, bounty hunter Rick Deckard stalked, in search of the renegade replicants who were his prey. When he wasn't 'retiring' them with his laser weapon, he dreamed of owning a live animal - the ultimate status symbol in a world all but bereft of animal life.

Then Rick got his chance: the assignment to kill six Nexus-6 targets, for a huge reward. But in Deckard's world things were never that simple, and his assignment quickly turned into a nightmare kaleidoscope of subterfuge and deceit - and the threat of death for the hunter, rather than the hunted . . .

Blade Runner

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Paperback. Good binding . There is a sticker remnant on cover. Please see all pics. 2016 publication. 

The awakening of sunshine girl 

Used paperback. Crease on cover . Yellowing of pages. Please see all pics. Thanks. 

Web of light 

Ryder Windham

Ex library with library markings. Good binding. Full of illustrations. Wear / dents on corners. 

The Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Movie Scrapbook is the ultimate insider's guide to "The Phantom Menace. Packed with over 100 full-color photos, and including 16 collectible Episode I Data Cards as an added bonus, the Episode I Movie Scrapbook offers fans of all ages the facts behind the new characters, planets, weapons, aliens, ships, vehicles, and droids featured in the film. Discover fascinating details (like where the major scenes were filmed), meet the stellar cast (including Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd), and even take a quick peek at George Lucas's work behind the scenes of this unforgettable epic adventure.

The Phantom Menace Movie Scrapbook

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Nice small pocket book style book with plastic ring binding. 101 recipes. Very nice condition. Please see all pics 

101 Recipes with Pretzels

Fun foods, fun recipes, fun books. Each book has 101 recipes, and every recipe is made with the title ingredient.

Pretzels Cookbook

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Moses I. Finley

Good binding and a solid readable paperback. Has some smudges on a couple of the read pages. Otherwise clean interior , please see all pics. Thanks . 

Social Studies

Discoveries and Controversies

Aspects of Antiquity

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Jerry B. Jenkins

 Nice solid copy. Good binding. Some yellowing of pages. Smoke free home. Good readable copy. Thanks 

The Wrath of God Descends

Double agent Paul Stepola continues to work to protect his fellow believers from the government that is trying to eliminate Christians, and struggles how to tell his family about his newfound faith without raising his father-in-law's suspicions.

Silenced

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Reference manual for game “ final unity” 1995 publication. Nice graphics and illustrations. Good binding. 

Star Trek next generation reference manual a final unity 

Please see pics. Has some wear with fixing on edges of cover and spine and a pink smudge in inside cover page. Good binding. Nice readable copy. 

The thief of always 

1962. Good binding. An old price written in pencil on inside page. Yellowing of pages, otherwise a solid book from 1960’s. 

Sherlock Holmes classic paperback edition 

Bruce Fogle

R. Hillier

Nice hardcover book. 40 pages. Good binding and many color pics of cats.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Swinging mice and flying fish are ornaments for a feline tree detailed by pet expert Bruce Fogle and decorator Malcolm Hillier. The authors help cat lovers create the purrfect feline Christmas with gift ideas and recipes. 100 color photos.

Cat's Christmas

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James van Hise

Water damaged copy in poor condition. Good binding and readable copy. Has water marks on every page. 

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