Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Virginia

1940 to the Present Day

Contemporary Decorative Arts

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A visual exploration of every known atom in the universe

The Elements

Molly Stevens

Ex-library. Binding is unbroken, interior pages clean. Missing dust jacket, and stickers/tape on cover. 

Expert Advice for Everyday Meals

Like most of us, Molly Stevens has no team of prep cooks, no vast pantry, and no one paid to clean up her home kitchen. What she does have are delicious, time- tested recipes made from easy-to-find ingredients, collected for the first time in All About Dinner. These are the dishes that Stevens loves most, the ones her students clamor for: an Arugula Salad with Peaches, Basil Vinaigrette and Sunflower Seeds; an elegant Creamy Parsnip-Leek Soup; a Butter-Poached Shrimp with Fresh Tomatoes and Garlic; and an Apple and Triple-Ginger Crisp. Building on the foolproof clarity of her previous cookbooks, each recipe is designed to impart solid kitchen skills while encouraging home cooks to expand their personal repertoires by mastering everyday favorites like simple pasta, hearty stew, and tempting savory and sweet snacks. A gorgeous collection of balanced meals, packed with flavor, All About Dinner will entice busy cooks back into their kitchens.

All about Dinner

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Nick Bantock

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis

Sara Wolfe, working as an art restorer at a museum, is offered a job by the mysterious Mr. Conti, who will only communicate with her via e-mail

The Venetian's Wife

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Mary Forsell

Tony Cenicola

Binding is tight and dust jacket in good shape. Some scuffing on bottom edge of cover.

Using Old-Fashioned Herbs in Gardens, Recipes and Decorations

A guide to forty-five old-fashioned herbs includes recipes, tips on using herbs in the home, a hands-on cultivation reference, and a study of herbal lore and history

Heirloom Herbs

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

An Extraordinary Correspondence

A novel in colorful postcards and letters depicts the enigmatic relationship between British artist Griffin Moss and Sabine Strohem, a mysterious woman living on a Pacific island who can see Griffin as he works in London

Griffin and Sabine

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Madeleine L'Engle

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Father is missing! His top secret job as a physicist for the government has taken him away--but where?--and how? Meg and her younger brother, Charles Wallace, set out with their friend Calvin on an exciting adventure through time and space to search for him. With the help of the mysterious Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which, the youngsters learn to expect the unexpected as they move in the fifth dimension known as the "tesseract".

With this award-winning story, Madeline L'Engle has captivated millions of readers throughout the world. Her universal themes of courage, perseverance, and love are interwoven with imagination and suspense. AWrinkle in Time, published in 1962, won the distinguished Newbery Medal for children's literature in 1963.

A Wrinkle in Time

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Neil Gaiman

Margaret Atwood

Excellent condition with no markings. Pages are a bit discolored from age. 

Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a sprawling graveyard, being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor of the dead. There are dangers and adventures in the graveyard for a boy-an ancient Indigo Man beneath the hill, a gateway to a desert leading to an abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible menace of the Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, then he will come under attack from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod's family. . . . Beloved master storyteller Neil Gaiman returns with a luminous new novel for the audience that embraced his New York Times bestselling modern classic Coraline. Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, the graveyard book is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.

The Graveyard Book

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28 Super Cool Projects

Learn about science in your own home kitchen using everyday materials. Put together a school project or simply make something incredible to share with your friends!

Maker Lab

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The official red book

A guide book of United States coins 2015 68th edition

Physics

A Theory of Everything?

Discusses the background of the superstring theory and shares interviews with some of the physicists working on a unified theory of nature

Superstrings

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A Discussion of the Mysteries of Quantum Physics

Anybody who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it. Niels Bohr's dictum bears witness to the bewildering impact of quantum theory, flying in the face of classical physics and dramatically transforming scientists' outlook on our relationship with the material world. While the theory has been supremely successful in its explanation of some of the major problems in twentieth-century physics, its meaning (presenting a number of basic philosophical contradictions) is nevertheless the subject of unprecedented controversy amongst scientists. In this book, which has its origin in a series of radio broadcasts, Paul Davies interviews eight physicists involved in debating and testing the theory, with radically different views of its significance.

The Ghost in the Atom

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For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere.



From the tools to the techniques to the  fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special, colorful, felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman calligraphy. Children will enjoy using their new skills to write down favorite poems, fashion border designs, and create greeting cards and invitations.

Calligraphy for Kids

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From the acclaimed author of Floating in My Mother’s Palm and Children and Fire, a stunning story about ordinary people living in extraordinary times—“epic, daring, magnificent, the product of a defining and mesmerizing vision” (Los Angeles Times). Trudi Montag is a Zwerg—a dwarf—short, undesirable, different, the voice of anyone who has ever tried to fit in. Eventually she learns that being different is a secret that all humans share—from her mother who flees into madness, to her friend Georg whose parents pretend he’s a girl, to the Jews Trudi harbors in her cellar. Ursula Hegi brings us a timeless and unforgettable story in Trudi and a small town, weaving together a profound tapestry of emotional power, humanity, and truth.

Stones from the River

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Book is in very good condition. I classified it as because of the on sticker on spine. 

Nobody believed Hugsy Goode when he prophesied that a tunnel lay beneath the alley until--generations later--Nicholas (alias Copin) and Timothy (alias Tornid) decide to explore. And lo and behold, right under the vine-covered hole outside the house where Hugsy Goode used to live, they find an entrance to adventures beyond their wildest dreams.
A sequel to The Alley.


The Tunnel of Hugsy Goode

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Granny Catchprice runs her family business (and her family) with senility, cunning, and a handbag full of explosives. Her daughter Cathy would rather be singing Country & Western than selling cars, while Benny Catchprice, sixteen and seriously psychopathic, wants to transform a failing auto franchise into an empire--and himself into an angel. Out of the confrontation between the Catchprices and their unwitting nemesis, a beautiful and very pregnant agent of the Australian Taxation Office, Peter Carey, author of Oscar and Lucinda, creates an endlessly surprising and fearfully convincing novel.

The Tax Inspector

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Excellent condition. Some discoloration sue to age, but binding is completely intact and no internal markings. 

Critical commentary and historical background accompany the text of the tragedy of Richard III's seizure of power and eventual defeat

Richard III

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There are stains to front and back covers, and along edge as shown. 
Otherwise book appears new/never read. 

A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)

The Goldfinch

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First edition. Binding is completely intact, pages clear, and in excellent condition. Slight damage and tears to dust jacket, pictured.  

The Accidental Tourist

The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Presents a guide to cleaning and organizing a living space, discussing best methods for decluttering and the impact that an organized home can have on mood and physical and mental health.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

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Pop-culture junkie and self-described Americaphile Sean Condon, along with his calm friend David, set out on a journey from New York to San Francisco. Along the way Sean investigates the legendary people, places, and TV programs that sustained him through his difficult pre-pubescent years. Will he survive the channel-switching, the miles of highway, the country & western radio station, and the all-you-can-eat fast-food joints? Sean behaves unwisely and risks several ironic remarks in this very funny take on life in the United States.

Drive Thru America

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Watchers I.D.

300 Designer Favorites

What transforms a room from monotone to magical? Color! So, if you’re nervous about splashing that white with bright, this conveniently portable primer based on House Beautiful’s most popular column will help. With special insider advice from top designers, plus a directory of actual paint swatches, this book is the most comprehensive and appealing color resource available today. All the colors are searchable by shade and by room, and every paint is accompanied by its manufacturer, name, and number, so you can match what you want right from the book. The guide’s unique format makes everything easy.
Noted designers with long and distinguished careers offer suggestions for every room and mood. They provide advice on which shades to start with and which to experiment with, the classic palettes they keep coming back to, and how the right colors can simply make us feel good. Gorgeous room shots—such as Paula Perlini’s delphinium blue bedroom and Amanda Keyser’s merlot red walls—are accompanied by the exact brands of paint and their swatches, so you can examine the colors closely.
An invaluable guide to color, this book will help you pick the right paints that will add beauty and style to your home.

House Beautiful Colors for Your Home

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A Novel

From the critically acclaimed author of The Book of M, a highly imaginative thriller about a young woman who discovers that a strange map in her deceased father's belongings holds an incredible, deadly secret--one that will lead her on an extraordinary adventure and to the truth about her family's dark history. What is the purpose of a map? Nell Young's whole life and greatest passion is cartography. Her father, Dr. Daniel Young, is a legend in the field, and Nell's personal hero. But she hasn't seen or spoken to him ever since he cruelly fired her and destroyed her reputation after an argument over an old, cheap gas station highway map. But when Dr. Young is found dead in his office at the New York Public Library, with the very same seemingly worthless map hidden in his desk, Nell can't resist investigating. To her surprise, she soon discovers that the map is incredibly valuable, and also exceedingly rare. In fact, she may now have the only copy left in existence... because a mysterious collector has been hunting down and destroying every last one--along with anyone who gets in the way. But why? To answer that question, Nell embarks on a dangerous journey to reveal a dark family secret, and discover the true power that lies in maps... Perfect for fans of Joe Hill and V.E. Schwab, The Cartographers is an ode to art and science, history and magic--a spectacularly imaginative, modern story about an ancient craft and places still undiscovered.

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Stones from the River

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