Sally Bedell Smith

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

California

The Life of a Modern Monarch

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of The Crown, this magisterial biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a close-up view of the woman we’ve known only from a distance—and a captivating window into the last great monarchy. From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II has been the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of glamour and gossip, how well do we really know the world’s most famous monarch? Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II, who has led her country and Commonwealth through the wars and upheavals of the last sixty years with unparalleled composure, intelligence, and grace. In Elizabeth the Queen, we meet the young girl who suddenly becomes “heiress presumptive” when her uncle abdicates the throne. We meet the thirteen-year-old Lilibet as she falls in love with a young navy cadet named Philip and becomes determined to marry him, even though her parents prefer wealthier English aristocrats. We see the teenage Lilibet repairing army trucks during World War II and standing with Winston Churchill on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on V-E Day. We see the young Queen struggling to balance the demands of her job with her role as the mother of two young children. Sally Bedell Smith brings us inside the palace doors and into the Queen’s daily routines—the “red boxes” of documents she reviews each day, the weekly meetings she has had with twelve prime ministers, her physically demanding tours abroad, and the constant scrutiny of the press—as well as her personal relationships: with Prince Philip, her husband of sixty-four years and the love of her life; her children and their often-disastrous marriages; her grandchildren and friends. Praise for Elizabeth the Queen “An excellent, all-embracing new biography.”—The New York Times “[An] imposing, yet nimbly written, biography [that] dwarfs the field . . . a most satisfying and enjoyable read, one to be savored at length.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “Fascinating . . . After sixty years on the throne, the monarch of Britain is better known for her poker face than for sly wit or easy charm. Yet in biographer Sally Bedell Smith’s Elizabeth the Queen, Her Majesty sparkles with both.”—More “[A] smart and satisfying book.”—Los Angeles Times

Elizabeth the Queen

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Mo Yan

Howard Goldblatt

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A Novel

In his latest novel, Mo Yan--arguably China's most important contemporary literary voice--recreates the historical sweep and earthy exuberance of his much acclaimed novel Red Sorghum. In a country where patriarchal favoritism and the primacy of sons survived multiple revolutions and an ideological earthquake, this epic novel is first and foremost about women, with the female body serving as the book's central metaphor. The protagonist, Mother, is born in 1900 and married at seventeen into the Shangguan family. She has nine children, only one of whom is a boy--the narrator of the book. A spoiled and ineffectual child, he stands in stark contrast to his eight strong and forceful female siblings.

Mother, a survivor, is the quintessential strong woman who risks her life to save several of her children and grandchildren. The writing is picturesque, bawdy, shocking, and imaginative. The structure draws on the essentials of classical Chinese formalism and injects them with extraordinarily raw and surprising prose. Each of the seven chapters represents a different time period, from the end of the Qing dynasty up through the Japanese invasion in the 1930s, the civil war, the Cultural Revolution, and the post-Mao years. Now in a beautifully bound collectors edition, this stunning novel is Mo Yan's searing vision of twentieth-century China.

Big Breasts and Wide Hips

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Suzanne White

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A guide to the ancient art of Chinese astrology explores its history, explains why the world is divided by animal signs, and where the stars and planets fit in, and discusses the qualities of each sign.

The New Chinese Astrology

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Dalai Lama

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

One of humanity's most respected figures presents a plan for a new human and social paradigm, arguing that humankind is not inherently sinful, and discussing how redirection in the perception of our fundamental natures can bring powerful and positive change. 50,000 first printing.

Ethics for the New Millennium

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Buddhist Perspectives on Cause and Effect

The Dalai Lama presents the basic world view of Buddhism while answering some of life's most profound & challenging questions. He bases his explanation on the twelve links of dependent-arising as depicted in the famous Buddhist image of the wheel of life.

The Meaning of Life

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Hazrat Inayat Khan

Pir Zia Inayat-Khan

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Practical Guide to the Development of Self

It is an act of love, in our time, to take upon oneself the creation of a truly human personality. Will power, gratitude, self-control, gentleness and self-respect are among the topics addressed, along with directions that may enable the reader to develop these qualities in everyday life.

Creating the Person

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Jennifer J. Chow

Two cousins who start a food stall at their local night marketget a serving of murderin this first novel of a delicious new cozy mystery series by Jennifer J. Chow, author of Mimi Lee Gets a Clue.

When Yale Yee discovers her cousin Celine is visiting from Hong Kong, she is obliged to play tour guide to a relative she hasn't seen in twenty years. Not only that, but her father thinks it's a wonderful idea for them to bond by running a food stall together at the Eastwood Village Night Market. Yale hasn't cooked in years, and she hardly considers Celine's career as a social media influencer as adequate experience, but because she's just lost her job at her local bookstore, she feels she has no choice.

Yale and Celine serve small dishes and refreshing drinks, and while business is slow, it eventually picks up thanks to Celine's surprisingly useful marketing ideas. They're quite shocked that their bubble tea, in particular, is a hit-literally-when one of their customers turns up dead. Yale and Celine are prime suspects due to the gold flakes that Celine added to the sweet drink as a garnish. Though the two cousins are polar opposites in every way, they must work together to find out what really happened to the victim or the only thing they'll be serving is time.

Death by Bubble Tea

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Sam Maggs

20 Female Friendships That Changed History

A fun and feisty tour of famous girl BFFs from history who stuck together and changed the world.

A modern girl is nothing without her squad of besties. But don't let all the hashtags fool you- the #girlsquad goes back a long, long time. In this hilarious and heartfelt book, geek girl Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most famous female BFFs, including-

* Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the infamous lady pirates who sailed the seven seas and plundered with the best of the men
* Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp, Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution
* Sharon and Shirley Firth, the First Nations twin sisters who would go on to become Olympic skiiers and break barriers in the sport
* The Edinburgh Seven, the band of pals who fought to become the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom
* The Zohra Orchestra, the ensemble from Afghanistan who defied laws, danger, and threats to become the nation's first all-female musical group

And many more! Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and even sports, these girl squads show just how essential female friendship has been throughout history and throughout the world. Sam Maggs brings her signature wit and warmth as she pays tribute to the enduring power of the girl squad. Fun, feisty, and delightful to read--with empowering illustrations by artist Jenn Woodall--it's the perfect gift for your BFF.

Girl Squads

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Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

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Toni Grant

Good condition some marking and paper corner folding 

Fulfilling Your Femininity and Finding Love

Being a Woman

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Denise Chong

The Story of a Chinese Family Living on Two Sides of the Globe

"Carefully balancing cool observation and compassion, Chong writes extraordinary history and gives voice to the Chinese immigrant experience."--ALA Booklist.

Concubine's Children

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Sara Gottfried

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again

New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried shares a new, female-friendly Keto diet that addresses women's unique hormonal needs, so readers can shed pounds fast and keep them off forever. Most diet plans were created by men for men, but women's bodies don't work the same way. Popular programs can actually make it harder for women to lose weight, because they can wreak havoc on a woman's complex and delicate hormonal system. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried has spent her career demystifying hormones and helping women improve their hormone health. In Women, Food, and Hormones, Dr. Gottfried presents a groundbreaking new plan that helps women balance their hormones so they can lose excess weight and feel better. Featuring hormonal detoxification combined with a ketogenic diet that is tailor-made for women, coupled with an intermittent fasting protocol and over 50 delicious and filling recipes, this book shares a fat-burning solution that will work for every body.

Women, Food, and Hormones

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John Gray

A Guide to Lasting Romance and Passion

When it comes to sex, men and women have different needs and different ways of communicating those needs. Only by fully understanding and accepting these differences can we achieve true, long-lasting intimacy--and great sex. By taking his now famous Mars/Venus themes and applying them to the bedroom, John Gray teaches readers:

 * how men and women can be both satisfied sexually and more aware of their partner's needs and desires
 * how to rekindle passion and maintain it in a monogamous relationship
 * how to communicate sexual needs effectively--and romantically
 * how to apply advanced relationship skills that address the contemporary needs of individuals and couples

Mars and Venus in the Bedroom

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Lac Su

A Memoir

As a young child, Lac Su made a harrowing escape from the Communists in Vietnam. With a price on his father's head, Lac, with his family, was forced to immigrate in 1979 to seedy West Los Angeles where squalid living conditions and a cultural fabric that refused to thread them in effectively squashed their American Dream. Lac's search for love and acceptance amid poverty—not to mention the psychological turmoil created by a harsh and unrelenting father—turned his young life into a comedy of errors and led him to a dangerous gang experience that threatened to tear his life apart. Heart-wrenching, irreverent, and ultimately uplifting, I Love Yous Are for White People is memoir at its most affecting, depicting the struggles that countless individuals have faced in their quest to belong and that even more have endured in pursuit of a father's fleeting affection.

I Love Yous Are for White People

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Lisa Helmanis

Make Friends, Attract Romance and Show the World Your True Charm

Great advice in a fun package. And don't let the colorful illustrations fool you, this book not only offers a stylish presentation, it also presents very helpful and seriously insightful advice. Marketing Points Books on how to win friends and lovers are perennial strong sellers A cool and stylish full color book for only $14.95 The modern illustrations are sure to appeal to Gen-X and Gen-Next women Author knows her stuff, writes well and is herself the picture of a successful, modern woman Description You know the type of woman: she's pretty, but it goes beyond her physical attractiveness. It's charm, and it's effortless. You've seen the effect such a woman has on any and all men in her vicinity. Around her they smile, laugh, and are excited. Married or not, they all want to sit next to her, talk to her, and they secretly envy her husband or boyfriend. Most women who are like this have these qualities without fully realizing it or knowing why, but these attributes can be learned. In "How to Be An Irresistible Woman," you will discover the ways to charm and attract everyone you meet - especially men but also your employers, friends and new people you are introduced to. You will learn how to maximize your attractiveness and increase your confidence, in order to draw others to you with your magnetism and charm. In How to Be An Irresistible Woman, you will discover the ways to charm and attract everyone you meet'not only men, but also your employers, colleagues, friends, and perfect strangers. Learn how to maximize your attractiveness andincrease your confidence, and draw others to you with your magnetism and charm. Personal magnetism is one of the most essential components in finding a fulfilling job, long-lasting friends, and true love--it's the oil that greases the wheels of life. In this book, you will learn something more valuable than mere acts of persuasion; you will discover the techniques and skills to become irresistibly attractive and super confident, not just for the pleasure of others but your own as well. Chapters on communication, confidence, body language, working your assets, and handling the hard stuff show you how to engage others, make the best impression every time, and play to your strengths in all situations, whether work, play, romance, family, or friendships. Lisa Helmanis, editor of Britain's Inside Out magazine, was previously Lifestyle Editor for Conde Nast Brides.

How to Be Absolutely Irresistible

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Greg Behrendt

Liz Tuccillo

The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys

Based on an episode of "Sex and the City," offers a lighthearted, no-nonsense look at dead-end relationships, with advice for letting go and moving on.

He's Just Not That into You

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Dory Hollander

'I'll call you.' 'I love you.' I'll be home in 20 minutes.' 'No, I don't think your thighs are too big.' 'I'm going to leave my wife.'



From first date deception to martial dishonesty to last-ditch efforts to evade detection, 101 Lies Men Tell Women exposes the extraordinary diverse lies that invade male/female relationships and destroy trust.



What do men tend to lie about? Why do they feel the need to life? Dr. Dory Hollander offers rare insight into the most prevalent lies and the often startling reasons why men tell them.



Based on the provocative findings of her research, Dr. Hollander also shows why women are more vulnerable to certain types of lies that others, while helping the reader to understand the dynamics of deception. Learn how men use the lies as a means of both attracting and distancing themselves from the women in their lives and how this affects the women who love them.



Filled with highly amusing, as well as emotionally wrenching stories from the men and women in Dr. Hollander's study, 101 Lies Men Tell Women captivates and enlightens with original quizzes and exercises for decoding - men's words and actions.



A self-defense manual for women who, until now, have had little understanding of, and even less protection against, the well-told lie.

101 Lies Men Tell Women -- and Why Women Believe Them

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Spezzano

Discover How You Really Can Have It All

30 Days to Find Your Perfect Mate

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The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power

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Kelly McGonigal

How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It

Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters. For example, readers will learn: • Willpower is a mind-body response, not a virtue. It is a biological function that can be improved through mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and sleep. • Willpower is not an unlimited resource. Too much self-control can actually be bad for your health. • Temptation and stress hijack the brain's systems of self-control, but the brain can be trained for greater willpower • Guilt and shame over your setbacks lead to giving in again, but self-forgiveness and self-compassion boost self-control. • Giving up control is sometimes the only way to gain self-control. • Willpower failures are contagious—you can catch the desire to overspend or overeat from your friends­­—but you can also catch self-control from the right role models. In the groundbreaking tradition of Getting Things Done, The Willpower Instinct combines life-changing prescriptive advice and complementary exercises to help readers with goals ranging from losing weight to more patient parenting, less procrastination, better health, and greater productivity at work.

The Willpower Instinct

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Pema Chodron

A Guide to Compassionate Living

Start Where You Are is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart. With insight and humor, Pema Chödrön presents down-to-earth guidance on how we can "start where we are"--embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives. Pema Chödrön frames her teachings on compassion around fifty-nine traditional Tibetan Buddhist maxims, or slogans, such as: "Always apply only a joyful state of mind," "Don't seek others' pain as the limbs of your own happiness," and "Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment."

Working with these slogans and through the practice of meditation, Start Where You Are shows how we can all develop the courage to work with our inner pain and discover joy, well-being, and confidence.

Start Where You Are

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Malcolm Gladwell

The Story of Success

Outliers

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Suzanne White

The New Chinese Astrology

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Ethics for the New Millennium

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The Meaning of Life

Hazrat Inayat Khan; Pir Zia Inayat-Khan

Creating the Person

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Death by Bubble Tea

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Toni Grant

Being a Woman

Denise Chong

Concubine's Children

Sara Gottfried

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John Gray

Mars and Venus in the Bedroom

Lac Su

I Love Yous Are for White People

Lisa Helmanis

How to Be Absolutely Irresistible

Greg Behrendt; Liz Tuccillo

He's Just Not That into You

Dory Hollander

101 Lies Men Tell Women -- and Why Women Believe Them

Spezzano

30 Days to Find Your Perfect Mate

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