Bicycling Magazine Editors

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair

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Andy Weir

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Novel

Stranded on Mars by a dust storm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. A first novel.

The Martian

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Alexandra Bracken

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The galaxy is at war. Although the Rebel Alliance has won a few battles against the Empire, hope is fading. The Empire is about to finish building the greatest weapon the galaxy has ever seen-the Death Star. The rebels' only chance to defeat it now lies in the unlikely hands of a princess, a scoundrel, and a farm boy. . . . Acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: A New Hope like you've never experienced before. Since the premier of the original film, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker have become iconic, larger-than-life characters. The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy takes a deeper look at these three heroes as they join forces to defeat the evil that threatens their entire galaxy.

Star Wars: a New Hope the Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy

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Chris Gardner

The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street At the age of twenty, Milwaukee native Chris Gardner, just out of the Navy, arrived in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. Considered a prodigy in scientific research, he surprised everyone and himself by setting his sights on the competitive world of high finance. Yet no sooner had he landed an entry-level position at a prestigious firm than Gardner found himself caught in a web of incredibly challenging circumstances that left him as part of the city's working homeless and with a toddler son. Motivated by the promise he made to himself as a fatherless child to never abandon his own children, the two spent almost a year moving among shelters, "HO-tels," soup lines, and even sleeping in the public restroom of a subway station. Never giving in to despair, Gardner made an astonishing transformation from being part of the city's invisible poor to being a powerful player in its financial district. More than a memoir of Gardner's financial success, this is the story of a man who breaks his own family's cycle of men abandoning their children. Mythic, triumphant, and unstintingly honest, The Pursuit of Happyness conjures heroes like Horatio Alger and Antwone Fisher, and appeals to the very essence of the American Dream.

The Pursuit of Happyness

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Jeff Kinney

Greg records his sixth-grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1

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James Patterson

Chris Grabenstein

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

In this new highly-illustrated series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same! It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E--for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots--his house is full of a colorful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it's Sammy's brother... it's actually even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy's one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it's cool to be square? It's a roller-coaster ride for Sammy to discover the amazing secret E holds that could change family forever... if all goes well on the trial run!

House of Robots

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David Pino

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing

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Lynne Reid Banks

It all starts with a birthday present Omri doesn't even want -- a small plastic Indian of no use to him at all. But when an old wooden cupboard and a special key bring the unusual toy to life, Omri's Indian becomes his most important secret: precious, dangerous, wonderful, and above all, magical.

The Indian in the Cupboard

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Jordan B. Peterson

An Antidote to Chaos

"What does everyone in the modern world need to know? [The author's] answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. [The author discusses] discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life"--

12 Rules for Life

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Omri acts decisively to save his Indian friend, Little Bear, and his village from destruction in the French and Indian War but becomes trapped between the worlds of fantasy and reality.

The Return of the Indian

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Madeleine L'Engle

With Meg Murry's help, the dragons her six-year-old brother saw in the vegetable garden play an important part in his struggle between life and death. Simultaneous.

A Wind in the Door

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A Wrinkle in Time

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Gretchen Rubin

“This book made me happy in the first five pages.” —AJ Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible Award-winning author Gretchen Rubin is back with a bang, with The Happiness Project. The author of the bestselling 40 Ways to Look at Winston Churchill has produced a work that is “a cross between the Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love.” (Sonya Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want) In the vein of Julie and Julia, The Happiness Project describes one person’s year-long attempt to discover what leads to true contentment. Drawing at once on cutting-edge science, classical philosophy, and real-world applicability, Rubin has written an engaging, eminently relatable chronicle of transformation.

The Happiness Project

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Yumi Sakugawa

How to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Beautiful

Clever little ways to improve your daily life!

The Little Book of Life Hacks

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Mary McNaughton

A Friendly Approach

The drawing book for everyone. What happened? As kids, we were all artists. After all, it doesn't take much: a pencil, some paper, a few minutes at a time and the basic concepts illustrated in The Little Book of Drawing. This book is the friendly little reminder that anyone can draw and draw well. Dr. Mary McNaughton's unique, friendly approach will help you rediscover art and develop that creative voice within you. Covers all the fundamental concepts and techniques—stuff like contour and gesture drawing, the importance of value, how to build strong compositions and finding good subjects. Provides engaging exercises challenge you to take your art to the next level by drawing with your other hand, working in series, turning your name into art, and other friendly exercises. Helps you apply what you've learned and explore your own unique style in a series of drawing projects that range from gardens and landscapes to animals and the human figure. The Little Book of Drawing gives you enough direction to get you going, yet not so much that you feel overwhelmed or frustrated. The steps are little, but the results are big.

The Little Book of Drawing

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Jessica Vitkus

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

20+ Hi-Style lo-Budget Projects to Make

With an emphasis on recycling, improvising, and making things from scratch, this book offers more than 20 projects for teens to express themselves.

Alternacrafts

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Renee Rigdon

Zabet Stewart

Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister

Knitting, beading and stitching projects to make - or not. Whatever.

If you would describe your favorite crafts as "supercute" - no, let us rephrase: If the idea of handcrafting the most nauseatingly adorable plush bunny you've ever seen sets your heart atwitter - feel free to stop reading. We'll understand. Really.

If you're still reading, you may be cynical and fed up with syrupy crafts as we are. (Huzzah!) For you and your likeminded AntiCraftspeople, we have hand-selected twenty-five projects from the most talented crafters you'll never find in the mainstream (whatever that even means). Behold:

 * Creations your goody-goody little sister will roll her eyes at, including snake-motif thigh-highs and a duct-tape corset.
 * Tips and sidebars to celebrate (with as much enthusiasm as any of us can muster) your delightfully dark nature, including suggested mood-enhancers (soundtracks, movies, etc.) for making each and every item.
 * Basic techniques for knitting, crochet and jewelry-making virgins - complete with step-by-step photos to save you from the embarrassment of asking that annoyingly perky coworker for help.

Join us in the AntiCraft movement - where self-expression, no matter how socially unacceptable, is given a scalpel and room to operate.

AntiCraft

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Jenny Doh

75 Creative Exercises from 18 Artists

Using a simple doodle as a starting point, 18 artists take you on an inspirational, crafty journey! Filled with inventive prompts designed to fuel the imagination, these 75 exercises motivate crafters to pick up a pencil, brush, or marker, and explore their artistic voice. From quick "try it" ideas using shapes and patterns to doodled portraits and contour drawings, these step-by-step projects are wild creative fun. The featured artists include Cori Dantini, who provides a "Recipe for a Face"; Flora Chang with innovative watercolor designs; and Teesha Moore who offers ideas for adding personality to doodled characters.
 

Craft-A-Doodle

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Debbie Stoller

Presents fifty patterns for contemporary knitters, and includes how to make a pattern one's own, insiders tips, and profiles of Stitch 'n Bitch groups.

Stitch 'n Bitch Nation

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Pam Allen

Trisha Malcolm

Knitting is a relatively simple process requiring a minimal set of tools - two needles and a ball of yarn. Its basic structure of interlocking loops couldn't be less complicated. Yet the possibilities for design and pattern innovation seem endless. Now is a great time to learn to knit. Never before have you had so many lovely and imaginative yarns from which to choose and so many stylish and sophisticated patterns to work with.

Sure, grandmothers knit, but so do movie stars, football players, doctors, and lawyers. They know what our grandmothers do: Knitting does more than just provide you with warm and cozy things to wear. Knitting also

 * Stirs your creativity
 * Gives you an ongoing sense of purpose
 * Teaches patience
 * Soothes the soul from the stresses of everyday life

Practice and perfect your knitting skills with Knitting For Dummies. This friendly, hands-on guide will lead you through the following topics and more:

 * Mastering the four elemental moves of knitting
 * Deciphering knitting patterns
 * Fixing common knitting mistakes
 * Getting started with simple projects
 * Expanding your horizons with stripes and details
 * Relaxing stiff shoulders and fingers

Every chapter explaining a specific knitting technique includes a Knitting Notebook of sample patterns to show you some of the different ways it can be used and a section of Practice Projects that gives step-by-step instructions for simple and attractive knitted accessories nearly al of which are features on the pages of the color insert. Most projects end with a list of project variations - ways to expand on your understanding of how to craft and design projects on your own.

Knitting for Dummies®

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Michael Jacobs

Cards That Pop-Up, Flip and Slide

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William Styron

A Memoir of Madness

The author chronicles his descent into depression, discussing not only his own experience and recovery but also how others can find help

Darkness Visible

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Stephen Hawking

An anniversary edition of a now-classic survey of the origin and nature of the universe features a new introduction by the author and a new chapter on the possibility of time travel and "wormholes" in space

A Brief History of Time

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Aram Von Benedikt

When it's you against the wilderness, you need to be prepared for whatever life can throw at you.  Whether you're planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or camping off the beaten path in your nearby state park, being out in the wild comes with inherent risks. From the everyday disruptions to the extreme circumstances, the Total Backcountry Survival Manual has you covered. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover--this manual is the perfect gift!

While you're heading into a world of fun and adventure, you're heading into a world of possible trouble - if you're not prepared. Luckily the experienced backcountry trekkers, guides, and sportsmen at Outdoor Life are here to get you through any outdoor endeavor.

Prepare and Plan From those fishing weekends sleeping under the stars to the hike of a lifetime, preparation is important. Crucial tips for map reading and how to properly pack all your gear, accompany the like of the gear guide and important hydration information.

Trail Threats How to get by a damaged section of the trail, deal with mountain lions and coyotes, injury prevention and more. 
Camp and Eat Responsibly To spotting a good camping site off the trail, to getting sustenance that's safe to eat, to controlling a campfire - find all the practical skills you need to (literally) live on the trail.

How to Make it out Alive Put simply, how to get out of there when everything goes wrong.

Find these top tips and more in the Total Backcountry Survival Manual, all brought to you by the professionals who have been there - and made it out alive. 

The Ultimate Backcountry Survival Manual

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Bicycling Magazine Editors

Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair

Andy Weir

The Martian

Alexandra Bracken

Star Wars: a New Hope the Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy

Chris Gardner

The Pursuit of Happyness

Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1

James Patterson; Chris Grabenstein

House of Robots

David Pino

The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing

Lynne Reid Banks

The Indian in the Cupboard

Jordan B. Peterson

12 Rules for Life

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The Return of the Indian

Madeleine L'Engle

A Wind in the Door

Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

Gretchen Rubin

The Happiness Project

Yumi Sakugawa

The Little Book of Life Hacks

Mary McNaughton

The Little Book of Drawing

Jessica Vitkus

Alternacrafts

Renee Rigdon; Zabet Stewart

AntiCraft

Jenny Doh

Craft-A-Doodle

Debbie Stoller

Stitch 'n Bitch Nation

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Knitting for Dummies®

Michael Jacobs

Cards That Pop-Up, Flip and Slide

William Styron

Darkness Visible

Stephen Hawking

A Brief History of Time

Aram Von Benedikt

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