Hazel Harrison

Hardcover . Many color illustrations. 2001 publication. Some light scuffs on cover. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Illinois

A Practical Guide to Painting and Drawing with Pastels

Pastel School contains everything you need to begin with confidence. It describes the different types of pastels available and offers invaluable advice on putting together a basic starter palette and adding the colors suitable for landscapes, portraits, flowers, and other popular subjects. Simple exercises introduce you to the effects of various colors on papers of different tones and textures. The versatility of pastels is one of their most appealing qualities, and Pastel School takes you step-by-step through the techniques that make them such a remarkable medium. From how to hold a pastel (including how the angle produces specific effects) to hatching, blending colors, feathering, stippling, overlaying, and more, each step is explained in detail and accompanied by clear illustrations. And when it's time to use your skills to create your first still life or landscape, you'll find plenty of helpful tips and guidelines about such matters as composition, lighting, and perspective - plus a gallery of finished paintings illustrating different approaches and styles. The eight projects included here demonstrate the creative process from initial planning to final touches. They give you eight great ideas to begin with, but feel free to let your imagination fly.

Pastel School

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Christopher Rice

Paperback. 2000. A name in pen on inside page. The rest of book looks like a nice used book. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Dark, compelling, and touching a deep contemporary nerve, A Density of Souls is a richly plotted first novel about four high school friends in present-day New Orleans, torn apart by envy, passion, and a secret murder.

A Density of Souls

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2006. Hardcover. Has some wear on cover. Nice looking book.

Ted Dekker 

House the only way is out 

James C. Dobson

1993. Good binding . No loose pages. Smoke free smell. Some wear on dust jacket. 

Argues that those facing illness, bereavement, divorce, or rejection should retain their faith in God and not feel betrayed

When God Doesn't Make Sense

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Clive Barker

2001 paperback. Good binding . Has some light wear on cover. Book looks great. 

Presents five horror tales, including a bloody parable of the body in revolt, a conundrum centered in a piece of string, a fable of Hell on Earth, a story of an unholy coupling of the living and the dead, and a vision of depravity.

The Inhuman Condition

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1981. Paperback. Has some water marks on first pages ,  but otherwise in good condition. Good binding. 

The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy early copy 

Stephen King

Hardcover. Some wear on cover. Rear dust jacket has old price tag. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

From international bestseller Stephen King, a classic story that engages our emotions on the most primal level, a fairy tale grimmer than Grimm but aglow with a girl’s indomitable spirit. What if the woods were full of them? And of course they were, the woods were full of everything you didn’t like, everything you were afraid of and instinctively loathed, everything that tried to overwhelm you with nasty, no-brain panic. The brochure promised a “moderate-to-difficult” six-mile hike on the Maine-New Hampshire branch of the Appalachian Trail, where nine-year-old Trisha McFarland was to spend Saturday with her older brother Pete and her recently divorced mother. When she wanders off to escape their constant bickering, then tries to catch up by attempting a shortcut through the woods, Trisha strays deeper into a wilderness full of peril and terror. Especially when night falls. Trisha has only her wits for navigation, only her ingenuity as a defense against the elements, only her courage and faith to withstand her mounting fear. For solace she tunes her Walkman to broadcasts of Boston Red Sox games and the gritty performances of her hero, number thirty-six, relief pitcher Tom Gordon. And when her radio’s reception begins to fade, Trisha imagines that Tom Gordon is with her—her key to surviving an enemy known only by the slaughtered animals and mangled trees in its wake.

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

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John Jakes

Paperback. Has some creasing. 2007 publication. 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

In the late nineteenth century, Newport, Rhode Island-with its giant marble mansions, lavish dinner parties, and vicious social climbing- is a summer playground of the very rich. Into this rarefied world comes infamous railroad mogul and robber baron Sam Driver. He wants his beautiful daughter to have the best Newport has to offer-even if that means breaking all the rules...

The Gods of Newport

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Alex North

2019. Hardcover. Smudges on cover and dust jacket. Good binding. Clean interior . 

A Novel

**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "WORKS BEAUTIFULLY... If you like being terrified, The Whisper Man has your name on it." —The New York Times, Editor's Pick "SUPERB" —Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review "BRILLIANT... will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King." —Booklist, Starred Review "POIGNANT AND TERRIFYING" —Entertainment Weekly In this dark, suspenseful thriller, Alex North weaves a multi-generational tale of a father and son caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town. After the sudden death of his wife, Tom Kennedy believes a fresh start will help him and his young son Jake heal. A new beginning, a new house, a new town. Featherbank. But the town has a dark past. Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents. Until Frank Carter was finally caught, he was nicknamed "The Whisper Man," for he would lure his victims out by whispering at their windows at night. Just as Tom and Jake settle into their new home, a young boy vanishes. His disappearance bears an unnerving resemblance to Frank Carter's crimes, reigniting old rumors that he preyed with an accomplice. Now, detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis must find the boy before it is too late, even if that means Pete has to revisit his great foe in prison: The Whisper Man. And then Jake begins acting strangely. He hears a whispering at his window...

The Whisper Man

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Very nice hardcover book. Fully illustrated. Lightly used if at all. 1994. 

Art, music, drama/theater

Painting portraits composition style book 

Robert B. Parker

Hardcover. Very nice condition. Please see pics. 2010. Part of an old book plate on inside cover page. 

Painted Ladies

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Gary Zukav

Paperback. 1990. Nice condition. Please see pics. Thanks. 

With the same extraordinary skill that he used to demystify scientific abstraction and the new physics, Gary Zukay, the award-winning author of The Dancing Wu Li Masters, here takes us on a brilliant and penetrating exploration of the new phase of evolution we have now entered. With lucidity and elegance, Zukav explains that we are evolving from a species that pursues power based upon the perceptions of the five senses -- external power -- into a species that pursues authentic power -- power that is based upon the perceptions and values of the spirit. He shows how the pursuit of external power has produced our survival-of-the-fittest understanding of evolution, generated conflict between lovers, communities, and superpowers, and brought us to the edge of destruction. Using his scientist's eye and philosopher's heart, Zukav shows how infusing the activities of life with reverence, compassion, and trust makes them come alive with meaning and purpose. He illustrates how the emerging values of the spirit are changing marriages into spiritual partnerships, psychology into spiritual psychology, and transforming our everyday lives. The Seat of the Soul describes the remarkable journey to the spirit that each of us is on.

The Seat of the Soul

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Nicholas Sparks

Nice clean copy. Tight binding. Some minor wear in dust jacket. 2020 printing. 

In the romantic tradition of Dear John, an injured Navy doctor meets two extremely important women whose secrets will change the course of his life in this #1 New York Times bestseller.



Trevor Benson never intended to move back to New Bern, North Carolina. But when a mortar blast outside the hospital where he worked sent him home from Afghanistan with devastating injuries, the dilapidated cabin he'd inherited from his grandfather seemed as good a place to regroup as any.



Tending to his grandfather's beloved beehives, Trevor isn't prepared to fall in love with a local . . . yet, from their very first encounter, Trevor feels a connection with deputy sheriff Natalie Masterson that he can't ignore. But even as she seems to reciprocate his feelings, she remains frustratingly distant, making Trevor wonder what she's hiding.



Further complicating his stay in New Bern is the presence of a sullen teenage girl, Callie, who lives in the trailer park down the road. Trevor hopes Callie can shed light on the mysterious circumstances of his grandfather's death, but she offers few clues--until a crisis triggers a race to uncover the true nature of Callie's past, one more intertwined with the elderly man's passing than Trevor could ever have imagined.



In his quest to unravel Natalie and Callie's secrets, Trevor will learn the true meaning of love and forgiveness . . . and that in life, to move forward, we must often return to the place where it all began.

The Return

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Cassandra Clare

Nice hardcover book.  Very nice condition. Tight binding. 2012 publication. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

When Jace vanishes with Sebastian, Clary and the Shadowhunters struggle to piece together their shattered world and Clary infiltrates the group planning the world's destruction.

City of Lost Souls

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Kevin Rivoli

Nice hardcover book. 2008. Smoke free home. 

In this unprecedented collection, photojournalist Kevin Rivoli proves that the idealistic, all-American views found in Norman Rockwell's classic illustrations are, in fact, accurate and timeless portrayals of a nation that truly does exist.Some critics argue that Norman Rockwell's images are overly sentimental, old-fashioned, and contrived. Yet it was always photojournalist Kevin Rivoli's belief that the themes that make Rockwell's illustrations so poignant -- patriotism, faith, family, and sports -- are also what make our country so great. Determined to dispel the critics' claims against Rockwell's prolific body of work, Rivoli set out with his camera to visit small towns and capture spontaneous Rockwell moments that celebrate the glory of ordinary, everyday life.In Search of Norman Rockwell's Americapairs Rivoli's photographs side by side with Norman Rockwell's iconic paintings, demonstrating how Rockwell's scenes were not just imagined on a canvas since they continue to sensitively reflect the American experience today. Each page of In Search of Norman Rockwell's America is filled with inspiring quotes and anecdotes from those who have been touched by Rockwell, including Arnold Palmer, Dick Clark, Beau Bridges, Dolly Parton, former president Jimmy Carter, and even the original subjects of Rockwell's artwork. A must-have for photographers, artists, Rockwell enthusiasts, and those desiring to slow down and focus on what's really important in life -- embracing those special Rockwell moments.

In Search of Norman Rockwell's America

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Andy Marino

In 1962 Chip Carter, son of a guard at Alcatraz, stumbles on to an escape plan and finds himself forced to aid the prisoners, because he is afraid that his father is somehow involved in the plot--and he needs to find out the truth.

Escape from Alcatraz (Escape From #4)

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2018. Illustrations and some black and white pics. The rear cover and a few pages in back are dented. Mark free. Good binding. Smoke free home .

What was hurricane Katrina 

Nice looking book. No marks or issues. 2022 production. 83 pages. 

Nancy drew and the clue crew 

Beth McMullen

Mammoth Paperback (8 to 10 lbs)

Abby and the rest of her friends go international as they embark on their first "official" Center mission in this second book in the Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls series.

After discovering the truth about her spy school/boarding school--and her super-spy mom--Abby Hunter is ready for her next adventure, but what's about to happen is something she never would have guessed...

Everyone at The Smith School is obsessed with Monster Mayhem, the latest reality video game craze. But when Drexel Caine, the mastermind behind the game, is suddenly kidnapped, it becomes clear that the kidnappers are playing for more than just special badges.

After Drexel's son--who is Abby's friend, Toby--receives a cryptic message, Abby and her friends discover the kidnapping is part of a bigger scheme that could take down The Center for good.

With the help of Abby's frenemy (and reluctant mentor), Veronica Brooks, the group tackles their first official Center Mission. They tangle with the world's most notorious hacker, get in trouble for the possible theft of the Mona Lisa, and prepare for the ultimate showdown in London. But not before they have to contend with one more hurdle: the agonizing Smith School Spring Formal. Along the way, they discover they are much stronger as a team than they can ever be alone.

And with a little luck, they might just save the world.

Power Play

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Michelle Schusterman

2022. Paperback . Has a small chip on cover and creased corner in back cover.  No marks. 

Homeward Bound meets Finding Nemo in this heartfelt story about a brave sea otter and a rambunctious puppy who team up to find their way home.

Oliver is a sea otter determined to prove that he's not a momma otter's boy. In an effort to show his bravery, he swims into Puget Sound where all the ships and humans are. That's when disaster strikes: An oil spill threatens the local wildlife -- and it traps Oliver in the harbor!

Franklin, an excitable dachshund puppy, is also lost. He's been separated from his owner, Lucy, and he has no idea how to get back to her. Now Oliver and Franklin must journey through the Pacific Northwest wilderness in search of their families.

Along the way, they'll discover exciting adventures and meet new friends--but will they be able to find their way home?

My Otter Half

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Richard A. Clarke

Hardcover. Nice condition. 2005 printing. Please see pics 

Faulty intelligence, hidden agendas, and a new but still shaky Islamic government in Saudi Arabia set the stage for a dangerous nuclear war between Asia and the United States.

The Scorpion's Gate

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Nice hardcover book. 1971 publication. Good binding. Sun fading and marks on the cover. Please see all pics. 

Rabbit redux 

Kevin Bolger

2010. Hardcover. An old sticker on rear cover and a small chip on on the top edge of the front cover. Otherwise a solid book, mark free interior. Smoke free home. 

Zombiekins

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Peter B. Bennett

Renee Westerfield

Doreen Wood

1997. Has a watermark on some pages and on bottom edge of pages. Otherwise, nice book. 

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