Andrés Reséndez

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Delaware

An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery

The story of an uncovered voyage as colorful and momentous as any on record for the Age of Discovery--and of the Black mariner whose stunning accomplishment has been until now lost to history It began with a secret mission, no expenses spared. Spain, plotting to break Portugal's monopoly trade with the fabled Orient, set sail from a hidden Mexican port to cross the Pacific--and then, critically, to attempt the never-before-accomplished return, the vuelta. Four ships set out from Navidad, each one carrying a dream team of navigators. The smallest ship, guided by seaman Lope Martín, a mulatto who had risen through the ranks to become one of the most qualified pilots of the era, soon pulled far ahead and became mysteriously lost from the fleet. It was the beginning of a voyage of epic scope, featuring mutiny, murderous encounters with Pacific islanders, astonishing physical hardships--and at last a triumphant return to the New World. But the pilot of the fleet's flagship, the Augustine friar mariner Andrés de Urdaneta, later caught up with Martín to achieve the vuelta as well. It was he who now basked in glory, while Lope Martín was secretly sentenced to be hanged by the Spanish crown as repayment for his services. Acclaimed historian Andrés Reséndez, through brilliant scholarship and riveting storytelling--including an astonishing outcome for the resilient Lope Martín--sets the record straight.

Conquering the Pacific

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Tobin T. Buhk

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Cases of Murder, Treason, Counterfeiting, Massacre, Plunder, and Misuse of Power

Sixteen fascinating profiles of cases of misdeeds committed by men and women of the Civil War The epic battles of the Civil War have become the stuff of legend and the subject of a vast amount of literature. Much less known is the war behind the lines - a war carried out by merciless guerrillas, bloodthirsty mobs, murderous vigilantes, and sinister secret agents. True Crime in the Civil War delves into the conflict's criminal history, profiling 16 cases of misdeeds committed by men and women on both sides of the fight. Civil War buffs will find newly uncovered information on a pair of obscure incidents: the 1863 murder of a Tennessee family by freed slaves living in a Union camp, and an 1865 killing in North Carolina that immediately tested the nation's commitment to equality. Also included are fresh accounts of some of the war's most notorious crimes, including the short and brutal life of Bloody Bill Anderson, the evils perpetrated behind Andersonville's walls, and the still-controversial Lincoln assassination conspiracy - providing a stark reminder that those on the war's front lines weren't the only ones facing danger. AUTHOR: Tobin Buhk lives in Jenison, Michigan, and is the author of several books. SELLING POINTS: * Examines criminal cases during the conflict * Cases include currency counterfeiting, tyrannical actions of Gen. Benjamin Butler, the murder of Gen. Earl van Dorn, raids by William Quantrill's Bushwhackers, the Fort Pillow Massacre, the horrific prison conditions at Andersonville, the fate of Lincoln the assassination conspirators, and more ILLUSTRATIONS: 48 b/w photographs & 2 maps *

True Crime in the Civil War

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J. R. R. Tolkien

After losing Gandalf and being divided from their other companions during an Orc attack, Frodo and Sam continue towards Mordor, Land of the Enemy, to destroy the Ring, accompanied only by a mysterious figure that follows them.

The Two Towers

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As the armies of the Dark Lord gather, Aragorn joins with the Riders of Rohan, Merry and Pippin escape into the Fangorn Forest and meet the Ents, Gandalf returns, and Sam and Frodo are separated after Frodo is captured by the Orcs.

The Return of the King

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David Baldacci

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

"Amos Decker, the FBI consultant with a perfect memory, and Alex Jamison FBI. Return to solve a gruesome murder of a young woman named Irene Cramer, in a booming North Dakota oil fracking town. The promise of a second gold rush has attracted an onslaught of newcomers all hoping for a windfall, bringing with them problems, including drugs, property crimes, prostitution and now a gruesome murder."--Publisher description.

Walk the Wire

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Dan. Jones

A Novel

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023 The New York Times bestselling historian makes his historical fiction debut with an explosive novel set during the Hundred Years' War. July 1346. Ten men land on the beaches of Normandy. They call themselves the Essex Dogs: an unruly platoon of archers and men-at-arms led by a battle-scarred captain whose best days are behind him. The fight for the throne of the largest kingdom in Western Europe has begun. Heading ever deeper into enemy territory toward Crécy, this band of brothers knows they are off to fight a battle that will forge nations, and shape the very fabric of human lives. But first they must survive a bloody war in which rules are abandoned and chivalry itself is slaughtered. Rooted in historical accuracy and told through an unforgettable cast, Essex Dogs delivers the stark reality of medieval war on the ground – and shines a light on the fighters and ordinary people caught in the storm.

Essex Dogs

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Peter Bondanella

Peter Hainsworth

Joseph Farrell

Charles Klopp

John Picchione

Rinaldina Russell

Joseph. Francese

Ellen V. Nerenberg

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Fiction, Theater, Poetry, Film Since 1950

Italy

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Leigh Ann Henion

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Hesitant Adventurer's Search for Wonder in the Natural World

A "tale of physical grandeur and emotional transformation, a journey around the world that ultimately explores the depths of the human heart. A journalist and young mother, Henion combines her own varied experiences as a parent with a panoramic tour of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders"--Dust jacket flap.

Phenomenal

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Alice Walker

The Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award-winning author of The Color Purple presents a new collection of short fiction based on her own life, including "To My Young Husband," an autobiographical piece that describes life amid the turbulence of the Deep South at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement. 100,000 first printing.

The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart

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Eden Bradley

Eve Berlin

Mischa must decide whether or not to give in to desire after she meets Connor, an Irishman with an air of dominance.

Temptation's Edge

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Sara Fawkes

When Jeremiah Hamilton, CEO of Hamilton Industries, pulls Lucy into his world he demands nothing less than her complete surrender, but Lucy's greatest threat is falling for her boss and yielding to her own darkest needs.

Anything He Wants

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Opal Carew

How far would you go to reach the ultimate pleasure? Max Delaney is a master of bondage and submission...and Summer Anderson's most decadent dream come true. From the moment she meets him, she yearns for him to dominate her--body and soul. As Max initiates her into his world of scorching BDSM sex, he shows Summer what's possible when she abandons her inhibitions and loses herself in pure sensation. Soon Summer wonders if she can surrender to her wickedest desire yet: to share herself with three men at once. But once she's lived out her most forbidden fantasy, can she go back to her ordinary life? And will she ever want to?

Secret Ties

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Kristen Ashley

"Olivier isn't sure what he's gotten himself into when he joins the Honey Club, only that a dark part of him craves the lifestyle offered by this exclusive club. When Amaelie invites Olivier to surrender, she pushes him to explore his deepest desires as a submissive. As they grow closer and find themselves falling harder than either of them anticipated, the truth about Olivier's past could threaten the budding relationship they both long for"--

The Deep End

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Maya Banks

Gabe Hamilton enters into an intense, secretive relationship with her older brother's best friend, as they both leave themselves open to risk and betrayal.

Rush

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Faith Berry

Langston Hughes

Before and Beyond Harlem

Portrays the African American writer and man of letters Langston Hughes, his Midwest roots, his college days (already a recognized poet), his travels, permanent settlement in Harlem, and involvement in the Harlem Renaissance.

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E. L. Doctorow

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's devastating march through Georgia and the Carolinas during the final years of the Civil War has a profound impact on the outcome of the war, in a richly textured, evocative historical novel that captures the full experience of the diverse characters caught up in the struggle. 150,000 first printing.

The March

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Michael I. Days

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

What He Accomplished As President

As President Obama's time in the White House draws to a close, this celebratory book documents his transformative accomplishments. Evidence indicates President Barack Obama has been tremendously successful and effective by objective measures. On economic indicators alone, he is credited with the longest streak of job growth in U.S. history, a two-thirds reduction in the federal budget deficit, and the rebounding of the stock market to record highs following the record lows of the recession under his predecessor. His victories have come against a backdrop of criticism and sometimes open defiance from conservatives, lack of cooperation in Congress, and racially tinged commentary in traditional and social media. Through it all, the President who campaigned on a slogan of 'Yes, We Can!' has persevered in his determination to make a difference and left an indelible mark on American politics and the world. LEGACY is a commemoration of his eight years in the White House.

Obama's Legacy

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Andrew Wyeth

John Wilmerding

J. Carter Brown

Leonard E. Andrews

The Helga Pictures

Presents the more than 240 works from the collection of Leonard Andrews. These works center around one model, Helga Testorf, a neighbor in Chadds Ford, that Wyeth worked on in virtual secrecy for a decade and a half.

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Rainer Metzger

Ingo F. Walther

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Van Gogh

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The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings

The first volume of a three-volume epic adventure set in the fantasy world of the Third Age of Middle-earth, a world inhabited by many strange beings.

The Fellowship of the Ring

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Charles Dickens

Margaret Lane

Twenty one stories first published in Household words successor.

Christmas Stories

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Jane Austen

Four Classic Novels

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David McCullough

Draws on personal correspondence and period diaries to present a history of the American Revolution that ranges from the siege of Boston, to the American defeat at Brooklyn and retreat across New Jersey, to the American victory at Trenton.

1776

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