Sidney Poitier

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Mississippi

A Spiritual Autobiography

"I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions. Quite that contrary, I began this book as an exploration, an exercise in self-questing. In other words, I wanted to find out, as I looked back at a long and complicated life, with many twists and turns, how well I've done at measuring up to the values I myself have set." —Sidney Poitier In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure—as a man, as a husband and a father, and as an actor. Poitier credits his parents and his childhood on tiny Cat Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of right and wrong and of self-worth that he has never surrendered and that have dramatically shaped his world. "In the kind of place where I grew up," recalls Poitier, "what's coming at you is the sound of the sea and the smell of the wind and momma's voice and the voice of your dad and the craziness of your brothers and sisters...and that's it." Without television, radio, and material distractions to obscure what matters most, he could enjoy the simple things, endure the long commitments, and find true meaning in his life. Poitier was uncompromising as he pursued a personal and public life that would honor his upbringing and the invaluable legacy of his parents. Just a few years after his introduction to indoor plumbing and the automobile, Poitier broke racial barrier after racial barrier to launch a pioneering acting career. Committed to the notion that what one does for a living articulates to who one is, Poitier played only forceful and affecting characters who said something positive, useful, and lasting about the human condition. Here is Poitier's own introspective look at what has informed his performances and his life. Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, price and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity. What emerges is a picture of a man in the face of limits—his own and the world's. A triumph of the spirit, The Measure of a Man captures the essential Poitier.

The Measure of a Man

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Pete Hamill

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A Novel

Moving from Ireland to New York City in 1741, Cormac O'Connor witnesses the city's transformation into a thriving metropolis while he explores the mysteries of time, loss, and love. By the author of Snow in August and A Drinking Life. Reprint. 100,000 first printing.

Forever

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John Kessler

Fred Thompson

Elizabeth Alexander

Barbara Kingsolver

Margaret Carr

Anthony Cavender

Charles C. Doyle

David Ramsey

Kara Carden

Katherine Whitworth

Jeffrey Gettleman

Garland Strother

Jack Neely

Chuck Shuford

Sarah Anne Loudin Thomas

Marianne Worthington

Kathryn Eastburn

Neely Barnwell Dykshorn

Lucretia Bingham

Susan Shelton

Lee Walburn

Salley Shannon

Michelle Healy

Sylvia Woods

Tore C. Olsson

Anne Martin

Joan Nathan

Mei Chin

George Motz

Corby Kummer

Andrew Huse

John S. Forrester

Robert St. John

Bill Archer

Devon Brenner

Donna Tartt

Francine Maroukian

John Simpkins

Ari Weinzwieg

Marcie Ferris

Edna Lewis

Jennifer Justus

Scott Peacock

Martha Stamps

Molly O'Neill

Dan Huntley

Marilyn Kallet

Kevin Young

John Shelton Reed

Alan Deutschman

Carroll Leggett

Pete Daniel

Rheta Johnson

Beth Fennelly

Kathleen Purvis

Robb Walsh

Jessica B. Harris

Roy Blount

Ben Barker

John Martin Taylor

Julia Reed

Amy Evans

John T. Edge

Sara Camp Milam

Martha Foose

Brett Anderson

Crescent Dragonwagon

Sara Roahen

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Best of Southern Food Writing

The fifth volume in this popular series is a feast for the eyes, spanning the food cultures of the South and celebrating food and the ways in which it forges unexpected relationships between people and places. This collection of more than 70 essays and poems provides nourishment as well as a sense of community and shared history.

Cornbread Nation V. 5

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Jack Kerouac

On the Road chronicles Jack Kerouac's years traveling the North American continent with his friend Neal Cassady, "a sideburned hero of the snowy West." As "Sal Paradise" and "Dean Moriarty," the two roam the country in a quest for self-knowledge and experience. Kerouac's love of America, his compassion for humanity, and his sense of language as jazz combine to make On the Road an inspirational work of lasting importance.

On the Road

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Melinda Haynes

Mother of Pearl

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Will Allison

A Southern story

Thirty years after being abandoned by her father on the day of her mother's funeral, Holly struggles with her grandfather's suicidal tendencies, a pioneering woman racer, and other eccentrics while slowly reentering her father's life. A first novel. 40,000 first printing.

What You Have Left

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Robert Rodi

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

My Quixotic Quest for Acceptance among Tuscany's Proudest People

Seven Seasons in Siena

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R. S. Yeoman

A Guide Book of United States Coins

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Lynne Truss

The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

Eats, Shoots and Leaves

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Hilary De Vries

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Being a celebrity publicist at a Los Angeles PR firm isn’t the glamour job Alex Davidson thought it would be. Her love life is zilch, her newest client—an actor fresh out of rehab—keeps hitting on her, and all she has in her refrigerator is a half-empty bottle of Pinot Grigio. But her wisecracking gay assistant and her spark plug of a best friend give her reasons for crawling out of bed in the morning (well, most of the time). Everything changes the day her firm is bought out by a rival agency and Alex finds her once secure job of wanly ministering to a roster of B-list celebrities suddenly at stake. It looks like Suzanne, Alex’s old boss and mentor, is being shown the door. And G, her new boss, wants bigger clients and more exposure. But certain things just don’t add up: Why did G refuse to help Suzanne when a big client—a hot Latina singer/actress hell-bent on world domination—decided to bolt from the firm? And why is he being so nice to Alex all of a sudden? Knowing that in Hollywood there are always strings attached, Alex does a little digging and uncovers a dirty scheme that, if brought to light, will rock the entertainment industry. Will the temptation to betray Suzanne and accept a lucrative offer from G be too powerful for Alex to ignore? Or can she save her job, keep her soul, and score a victory for women in Hollywood? So 5 Minutes Agois a laugh-out-loud novel about one young woman’s attempt to make it in the shark- infested waters of Hollywood. Set in the sun-drenched L.A. of celebrity-magazine photo shoots, velvet-roped VIP parties, and red-carpet events, Hilary de Vries’s debut novel takes us on a wildly entertaining romp with enough juicy behind-the-scenes action to satisfy even the most insatiable celebraholic.

So 5 Minutes Ago

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Leah Hager Cohen

Dustcover has some water stains, but book does not. Book is in good+ shape.

Revelations on the Nature and Value of Ordinary Things

Once upon a time, we knew the origins of things: what piece of earth the potato on our dinner plate was grown in; who cobbled our shoes; from which well, spring, or rain barrel our water was dipped. This fascinating book traces the three simple commodities in the title on their geographic and semantic journey from Cohen's table in Somerville's Someday Cafe to their various points of origin.

Glass, Paper, Beans

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Mitch Albom

Killed in a tragic accident, Eddie, an elderly man who believes that he had an uninspired life, awakens in the afterlife, where he discovers that heaven consists of having five people explain the meaning of one's life.

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

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Kate Simon

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A Very Special History

Fifth Avenue

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Marti Olsen Laney

How Quiet People Can Thrive in an Extrovert World

At least one out of four people prefers to avoid the limelight, tends to listen more than they speak, feels alone in large groups, and requires lots of private time to restore their energy. They're introverts, and here is the book to help them boost their confidence while learning strategies for successfully living in an extrovert world. After dispelling common myths about introverts-they're not necessarily shy, aloof, or antisocial--The Introvert Advantage explains the real issues. Introverts are hardwired from birth to focus inward, so outside stimulation-chitchat, phone calls, parties, office meetings-can easily become "too much." The Introvert Advantage dispels introverts' belief that something is wrong with them and instead helps them recognize their inner strengths-their analytical skills, ability to think outside the box, and strong powers of concentration. It helps readers understand introversion and shows them how to determine where they fall on the introvert/extrovert continuum. It provides tools to improve relationships with partners, kids, colleagues, and friends, offering dozens of tips, including 10 ways to talk less and communicate more, 8 ways to showcase your abilities at work, how to take a child's temperament temperature, and strategies for socializing. Finally, it shows how to not just survive, but thrive-how to take advantage of the introvert's special qualities to create a life that's just right for the introvert temperament, to discover new ways to expand their energy reserves, and even how, when necessary, to confidently become a temporary extrovert.

The Introvert Advantage

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Jan Phillips

The Making of a Thought Leader

Socially, economically, politically, and technologically our world is evolving in ways we could scarcely imagine even a few years ago. Now, more than ever, we need to close the gap between our professional and personal lives, bridge commerce to compassion, sustainability to profitability, and move from insight to action. This book is a brilliant guide to original thinking, inspired living, and visionary leadership - a hands-on guide to becoming a thought leader. Phillips challenges us to question assumptions, free ourselves from illusions, dispel myths, and question the origins of our thoughts. Phillips' artful blend of storytelling, real-world examples, insightful interviews, and research sheds light on people, groups, and businesses around the world that are profiting exponentially through conscious choices and creative collaborations.

The Art of Original Thinking

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Deepak Chopra

Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence

Explains how to access the everyday coincidences of life and how to understand and reconnect with the underlying field of infinite possibilities in order to fulfill one's deepest desires and transform one's life.

The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire

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Richard J. Leider

David A. Shapiro

Repacking Your Bags

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David Sedaris

"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book.
Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina. In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life-having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger on a plane or armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds-to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris's sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing from "a writer worth treasuring" (Seattle Times).

Praise for When You Are Engulfed in Flames:

"Older, wiser, smarter and meaner, Sedaris...defies the odds once again by delivering an intelligent take on the banalities of an absurd life." --Kirkus Reviews

This latest collection proves that not only does Sedaris still have it, but he's also getting better....Sedaris's best stuff will still--after all this time--move, surprise, and entertain." --Booklist

Table of Contents:

It's Catching
Keeping Up
The Understudy
This Old House
Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?
Road Trips
What I Learned
That's Amore
The Monster Mash
In the Waiting Room
Solutions to Saturday's Puzzle
Adult Figures Charging Toward a Concrete Toadstool
Memento Mori
All the Beauty You Will Ever Need
Town and Country
Aerial
The Man in the Hut
Of Mice and Men
April in Paris
Crybaby
Old Faithful
The Smoking Section

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

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Alice Eve Cohen

A Memoir

A playwright and theatre artist examines the complex family relationships in her life and the bombardment of advice she received when she unexpectedly found herself six months into a high-risk pregnancy with no insurance coverage and no prenatal care.

What I Thought I Knew

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Kary Mullis

Here is a multidimensional playland of ideas from the world's most eccentric Nobel-Prize winning scientist. Kary Mullis is legendary for his invention of PCR, which redefined the world of DNA, genetics, and forensic science. He is also a surfer, a veteran of Berkeley in the sixties, and perhaps the only Nobel laureate to describe a possible encounter with aliens. A scientist of boundless curiosity, he refuses to accept any proposition based on secondhand or hearsay evidence, and always looks for the "money trail" when scientists make announcements.

Mullis writes with passion and humor about a wide range of topics: from global warming to the O. J. Simpson trial, from poisonous spiders to HIV, from scientific method to astrology. Dancing Naked in the Mind Field challenges us to question the authority of scientific dogma even as it reveals the workings of an uncannily original scientific mind.

Dancing Naked in the Mind Field

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Blessing of the Rainbow

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

A Treasury of Works by America's Favorite Humorist

The Best of Bombeck

Tom Clancy

In the wake of an assassination attempt on the SVR (former KGB) chairman, newly elected U.S. president Jack Ryan puts black ops specialist John Clark on the alert, only to have things complicated by dangerous forces in China. 2,000,000 first printing.

The Bear and the Dragon

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Carl Blumay

Henry Edwards

The Real Armand Hammer

At his death in 1990, multimillionaire capitalist Armand Hammer was known as a philanthropist, a peacemaker, and a family man. Now close Hammer associate Carl Blumay reveals the powerful Hammer's dark side--his marriages, his self-serving deals, sly maneuvers for political favors, ruthless manipulation of business associates, and more. Here at last is the truth about the myth that the man himself created. Photographs.

Dark Side of Power

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Brillo Readsalot

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