Haywood Smith

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Ohio

Eyes on China is the ideal textbook for students entering the third year of a four-year course of Chinese language study and those who are ready to move from an intermediate to advanced level. Bridging the gap between informal spoken Chinese and more formal written Chinese, this textbook presents an on-the-ground perspective of what a visitor to China today might see and experience. Unlike other advanced-level textbooks, which typically feature essays, articles, and reviews from Chinese newspapers and magazines, the selections included here have all been written by the authors expressly for this book. They cover a range of timely China-related topics, including the problem of air pollution, corruption, infrastructure development, the development of high-speed rail, the prevalence of knock-off products in the marketplace, new tech trends, the contemporary art scene, and the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan. Each chapter's featured text is accompanied by grammar structure explanations, a vocabulary list, and other useful tools. · An ideal textbook for students progressing to advanced-level Chinese language study · Brand-new materials present a comprehensive understanding of China today · Features original selections enhanced by grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, and other tools

The Red Hat Club

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Sue Ellen Cooper

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Fun and Friendship after Fifty

Covering marriage, children, grandparents, careers, retirement, and more, this is the official book of The Red Hat Society, a craze that is sweeping the nation. Two-color text & illustrations throughout.

The Red Hat Society?

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Marie Kondo

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

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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Cassidy Carter

Based on a Hallmark Channel Original Movie

She’s small-town. He’s big-league. They broke up years ago… But is it really over? In the small town of Parker Falls, Jessica Parker spends her time serving pie and coming up with ideas to save the failing diner she inherited from her grandfather. A single mom to eight-year-old Wesley, she has enough to keep her busy well into the future. But when her old high school love, Chase Taynor, unexpectedly pops up, Jess finds herself thinking not of the future but of her past with the handsome professional baseball player. After a few bad pitches leave his dream career in limbo, Chase slides back home to Parker Falls…although the town may not be as safe as he’d expected. As Jess and Chase reconnect, old feelings return in a major-league way. With the possibility that Chase could return to the baseball diamond at any time, will their reunion be worth the risk to their hearts? Or will it be déjà vu all over again, with Chase choosing the limelight over the woman he loved before the fame? The book contains a free original recipe for Bacon & White Cheddar Burgers with Spicy Mustard Relish.

The Perfect Catch

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Melody Carlson

Fair used condition. Some yellowing and a marker line by binding. 

A San Francisco Romance

Tia Gets a Second Chance at Love When an Old Crush Suddenly Reappears

Tia D'Amico is thrilled to move to San Francisco to help her aunt transform an old luxury yacht into an upscale floating restaurant. What's not to love? Sunset dinner cruises, upscale wedding receptions--the possibilities are endless and far more appetizing than staying in a monotonous job in her Podunk hometown. Besides, some of her best memories are tied to San Francisco--especially the memory of Leo Parker, her crush from a long-ago sailing camp.

When the self same Leo Parker turns out to be the yacht's captain, Tia is floating on air. But will it all come crashing down around her when she discovers his heart belongs to someone else?

Get ready for a romantic summer in San Francisco, where the future glistens brighter than the bay at sunset.

All Summer Long

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Kacy Cross

Some of the best things in life are worth the wait...

Fiona Rangely loves her fast-paced life as a high-end real estate broker in New York City. Or at least, she does until her boyfriend dumps her, claiming that he doesn't get enough of her time.

Will her ex realize what he's missing? And will Fiona herself start seeing life--and love--in a new light?

This fun, feel-good romance includes a free exclusive recipe for Maple Glazed Sea Scallops.

Moonlight in Vermont

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C. David Heymann

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

An Intimate Biography of Elizabeth Taylor

"Based on more than a thousand interviews with stars, directors, producers, designers, friends, family, business associates, employees, and others and on extensive research among previously undisclosed court, business, medical, and studio documents, Liz portrays Taylor's entire life and career in fascinating, revealing detail. Heymann shows us her very public escapades and her most private moments - frequently through the words of those who have known her best." "Here are the highs and lows of her movie career and the intimate circumstances of her marriages to Nicky Hilton, Michael Wilding, Mike Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton, Senator John Warner, and Larry Fortensky. Here, too, is the truth about Taylor's father and her friendships with leading men Montgomery Clift, James Dean, and Rock Hudson, as well as with the eccentric Malcolm Forbes and Michael Jackson. From her illnesses, injuries, weight swings, and battles against drug and alcohol dependencies to her sexual exploits, diamond-studded luxury, and tumultuous relationships with husbands and lovers, this is the enormously contradictory and glamorous life of Hollywood's last great star."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Jerry Scott

Jim Borgman

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A Zits Treasury

Featuring the complete Zits comics from 2020, the newest treasury by award-winning duo Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman is filled with zaniness, wit, and relatable comedic truths about being -- and raising -- a teenager. Featuring the award-winning combination of Jerry Scott's trademark humor and Jim Borgman's brilliant line art, Zits is the perfect comic for anyone parenting a teenager, or who remembers the days of sleeping in until noon, subsisting entirely on pizza, and rehearsing for an arena rock tour from the cozy confines of the garage. This fantastic Zits treasury presents the timeless teenage antics of Jeremy and friends and the trials of his Baby Boomer parents. Filled with lessons about growing up and growing older, this book contains so many laughs it will make your sides hurt.

Bingeworthy

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Brian Crane

A Pickles Collection

Let's Get Pickled!

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Zits jumps from the comics page to the bookshelf, and Zits: Chillax is perfect for fans of James Patterson's Homeroom Diaries as well as the Zits comic strip!

Jeremy Duncan, future rock god, is going to his first real rock concert (Gingivitis rules!) without his parents (hallelujah!) and with a mission in mind. It'll be an epic night he'll never forget.

Comics genius Stan Lee calls Zits "a comedic masterpiece."

Featuring black-and-white illustrations on every page, Zits: Chillax is based on the hit syndicated comic strip.

Zits: Chillax

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Teri Wilson

Fair used condition. Some yellowing along the edges. 

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman teetering on the verge of thirty must be in want of a husband. 

Not true for Manhattanite Elizabeth Scott. Instead of planning a walk down the aisle, she's crossing the pond with the only companion she needs--her darling dog, Bliss. Caring for a pack of show dogs in England seems the perfect distraction from the scandal that ruined her teaching career, and her reputation, in New York. What she doesn't count on is an unstoppable attraction to billionaire dog breeder Donovan Darcy. The London tycoon's a little bit arrogant, a whole lot sexy...and the chemistry between them is disarming. When passion is finally unleashed, might Elizabeth hope to take home more than a blue ribbon?

Unleashing Mr. Darcy

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Katharine Hepburn

Stories of My Life

Photographs from Hepburn's personal collection highlight the candid memoirs of the life, long career, friendships, and loves of the legendary Hollywood actress

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Edward Streeter

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can't get a cocktail, and he's footing the bill...He's the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He's the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when daddy's little girl announces her engagement to Buckley, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down. The dress that will be worn for one day is how much? Why would anyone spend that much for flowers? And however befuddled Mr. Banks becomes, no one pays the least amount of attention to him. He must host cocktail parties with the in-laws to be, initiate financial planning talks with Buckley, and moderate family conferences on who will be invited to the reception. But poor Mr. Banks! All he sees are the bills, and no one talks to him about losing his little girl!

Father of the Bride

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Lise Friedman

Ceil Friedman

Celebrating Shakespeare's Greatest Heroine, the Magical City of Verona, and the Power of Love

Looks at one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters and tells the story of the volunteers who have been answering the thousands of letters from all over the world received in Verona addressed to Juliet since the 1930s.

Letters to Juliet: Celebrating Shakespeare's Greatest Heroine, The...

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David C. Anderson

Thomas D. Anderson

Fair condition. Some page discoloration. 

Reduce or Eliminate Salt Without Sacrificing Flavor

Offers more than two hundred salt-free recipes for bread, condiments, soups, salads, fish, poultry, meat, vegetables, pasta dishes, and desserts, and includes tips for shopping and a list of the sodium content of common foods.

The No-Salt Cookbook

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Andrew O'Toole

The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football's Most Innovative Coach

Though he is considered one of the most influential coaches in football history, Paul Brown's personal story is relatively unknown. A success at every level of the game--from high school to college, from establishing fledgling professional leagues to helping to define the modern day NFL--few know that Brown's prodigious academic background won him a Rhodes scholarship in 1930. What followed is football history, including victories for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. This venerated Hall of Famer remains an important figure in the sport's history, making this biography an essential for any football fan.

Paul Brown

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George Cantor

Bill Walsh

Fair used condition. Some discoloration on hardcover. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The Man Who Invented Modern Football

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Chuck Heaton

Browns Scrapbook by Chuck Heaton. A fond look back at five decades of football, from a legendary Cleveland sportswriter. Book is in good used condition. Some yellowing on the edges.

A Fond Look Back at Five Decades of Football

Veteran sportswriter Chuck Heaton looks back at his 47 years covering the Cleveland Browns--the "Old Browns" teams that fans still miss. Heaton covered the Browns for the Cleveland Plain Dealer from 1946 to 1993. In these columns, written shortly before his retirement in 1993, Heaton reminisces about Hall of Fame players like Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly, and Bobby Mitchell; original head coach Paul Brown; characters like fabled trainer Murray Kono; even notorious Browns rivals like Oilers' coach Jerry Glanville and Steelers' linebacker Jack Lambert. Browns fans age 40 and older will fondly recall the old days. Younger Browns fans will find out why everyone still longs for them.

Browns Scrapbook

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John McCain

Mark Salter

Inspiring Stories We Should All Remember

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Senator John McCain tells the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit.

He illustrates these qualities with moving stories of triumph against the odds, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest. Among the heroes of exemplary character we meet are
 
* Pat Tillman, whose patriotism obliged him to leave the riches and celebrity of the NFL for a soldier's life in defense of his country
* Winston Churchill, who, in a renowned eighteen-word remark, counseled schoolboys to "never give up"
* the Catholic priest in Auschwitz who offered to take a condemned man's place
* a nun, formerly a comfortable Beverly Hills housewife, who works with prisoners in Mexico's worst jails
* George Washington, whose wisdom and hard-earned self-control helped him survive the chaos of war
 
Character Is Destiny is McCain's moving and eloquent tribute to men and women who have lived truthfully, and whose stories will stir the hearts of young and old alike and help prepare us for the hard work of choosing our own destinies.
 
Praise for Character Is Destiny
 
"An eclectic collection of heroes . . . [John McCain] will be remembered in a volume like this some day."--The Washington Post Book World

"Uplifting . . . inspiring . . . The lessons of these people's lives are as relevant to adults as to children."--Minneapolis Star Tribune

"McCain can surprise you, and Character Is Destiny surprises in the diversity of its cast."--Houston Chronicle

"McCain has made a declaration of values that liberals can embrace as readily as conservatives."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Character Is Destiny

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Terry Pluto

Fair condition. Some page yellowing on edges. 

A son, a father, a baseball team. Sportswriter Terry Pluto's memoir tells about growing up and learning to understand a difficult father through their shared love of an often awful baseball team. Baseball can be an important bridge across generations, sometimes the only common ground. This story celebrates the connection.

Our Tribe

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Dan Coughlin

This third batch of humorous stories from Cleveland sports journalist Dan Coughlin includes a nutty team owner who nearly killed his franchise (and some spectators), an adventurous Browns lineman who survived a gunshot wound, an Indians slugger with the worst attitude in baseball, a brilliant tennis promoter who "stole" the Davis Cup, and others.

Let's Have Another

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Jonah Keri

The Kid, the Hawk, Rock, Vladi, Pedro, le Grand Orange, Youppi!, the Crazy Business of Baseball, and the Ill-Fated but Unforgettable Montreal Expos

The definitive history of the Montreal Expos by the definitive Expos fan, the New York Times bestselling sportswriter and Grantland columnist Jonah Keri.

Up, up, and Away

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Jeff Morris

Vince Sheilds

99 Ghostly Places You Can Visit in and Around the Windy City

Gangsters, Gaslights, and Ghastly Murders--Join in Chicago's Grandest Ghost Hunt

Chicago Haunted Handbook, part of the popularAmerica's Haunted Road Trip series, is written with the ghost enthusiast in mind. All 100 chapters contain information on the history and the haunting surrounding each location, as well as detailed directions on how to locate each site. Many of the chapters also contain insider information that only a local would know, making it easier for ghost hunters to investigate. Ghost hunters Jeff Morris and Vincent Sheilds explore all the best haunted locales Chicago has to offer, including Resurrection Cemetery, Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, Murder Castle, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre Site, and even Wrigley Field. Each two-page entry includes directions from downtown, a historical overview of the haunted place, the story of ghostly doings in that place, and advice on visiting yourself--if you dare.

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