Thomas Geoghegan

Very minor wear. Small dirt mark as pictured. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

California

In 2008 Thomas Geoghegan--then an established labor lawyer and prolific writer--embarked on a campaign to represent Chicago's Fifth District in the U.S. House, in a special election called when the sitting congressman, Rahm Emanuel, stepped down to serve as newly elected President Barack Obama's chief of staff. For ninety wintry days leading up to the election Geoghegan, a political neophyte at 60, knocked on doors and shook hands at train stations and made fundraising calls--and lost. But out of this humbling experience came something new: another book. Taking its title from Walt Whitman, The History of Democracy Is Yet to Be Written: How We Have to Learn to Govern All Over Again, combines tales from the campaign trail with an incisive vision of how we might rebuild our tattered democracy. In a polarized country, where 100 million citizens don't vote, and those who do are otherwise rarely politically engaged, he makes an impassioned and witty case for the possibility of a truly representative democracy, one built on the ideals of the House, the true chamber of the people, and inspired by the poet who gives the book its name. "A whole agenda for the Democratic party could come just out of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, " he writes. "If we treated working people with the reverence that Whitman had for them, if we see them in the workplace as Whitman did, we might never have had a Trump."

The History of Democracy Has yet to Be Written

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Sally Shaywitz

Minor wear. Has tiny corner fold in middle of book as pictured. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

English

Overcoming Dyslexia 

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Jerry Pallotta

Has minor wear. A very informative book about animals, nature, and ecological systems for grades 1-3

Science

Eight fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring four books in this action-packed animal series! Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green and vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

Who Would Win?: Wild Warriors Bindup

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Else Holmelund Minarik

Has minor wear as pictured. This volume contains the complete text and illustrations of 3 books. Has sharpie mark as pictured

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and A Kiss for Little Bear

Adventures of Little Bear

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Lara Bergen

In used condition with some wear as pictured 

Everyone's favorite feline bandit from the hit Shrek movie series is back and starring in his own feature film! Puss in Boots--one of the most beloved characters of the Shrek universe (voiced by Antonio Banderas)--tells the action-fillled tale of Puss's early days: his life in the orphanage, his friendship with Humpty Dumpty, how he meets the feisty feline, Kitty (voiced by Salma Hayek), and their search for the Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg. It's the purr-fect swashbuckling adventure!

Puss in Boots Movie Novelization

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Tayari Jones

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A Novel

A NEW YORK TIMES AND WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK A 2018 BEST OF THE YEAR SELECTION OF NPR * TIME * BUSTLE * O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE * THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS * AMAZON.COM OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB 2018 SELECTION LONGLISTED FOR THE 2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION “A moving portrayal of the effects of a wrongful conviction on a young African-American couple.” —Barack Obama “Haunting . . . Beautifully written.” —The New York Times Book Review “Brilliant and heartbreaking . . . Unforgettable.” —USA Today “A tense and timely love story . . . Packed with brave questions about race and class.” —People “Compelling.” —The Washington Post “Epic . . . Transcendent . . . Triumphant.” —Elle Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn’t commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy’s time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy’s conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together. This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward—with hope and pain—into the future.

An American Marriage (Oprah's Book Club)

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Jim Davis

Contains 2 books as pictured. 

Pics 2-7 are from His 9 Lives
Pics 8-10 are from Big Fat Book of Jokes and Riddles 

His 9 Lives has minor wear 

Big Fat Book of Jokes has some wear with some stains here and there. Does not impact readability. 

His Nine Lives & Big Fat Book of Jokes and Riddles

Garfield lives his life to the fullest . . . 9 times! Cave Cat -- the first cat crawled out of the sea 10 million years ago. He was happy to be out of the water -- until he met Big Bob! The Vikings -- he was big, he was mean, he was a Viking. Garfield the Orange had looted a lot of cities, but none like St. Paul, Minnesota. Babes and Bullets -- Sam Spayed wasn't the best private investigator in the world, but he did have one terrific thing going for him -- a secretary who made a great cup of coffee. The Exterminators -- no mouse was safe from the exterminators. Catching mice was their life. It wasn't a pretty job -- especially the way they did it. Lab Animal -- specimen 19-GB was not happy at the prospect of being dissected, so he did something about it. What happened set the federal government on its ear. The Garden -- life was a carefree romp among hovering harmonicas for Cloey and the orange kitten . . . until they confronted the crystal box. Primal Self -- he was an ordinary house cat leading an ordinary existence. A shadowy memory from another time changed all that. Garfield -- the marvelous cat we all know and love. This is his life in a nutshell. Space Cat -- he was lost in space with a computer built by the lowest bidder. And, he was not about to let his life slip away that easily.

Bundle! Garfield

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Dave Eggers

Shawn Harris

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

"A friendly reminder of how America can be at its best." - Entertainment Weekly



If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty.



Have you seen her?



She's in New York.

She's holding a torch.

And she's in mid-stride, moving forward.

But why?



In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction for kids, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country's creation.

An ideal patriotic gift for kids, this book as received accolades from a number of reputable publications:



A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year

A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year

A 2018 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book

A Junior Library Guild selection



Seven Starred Reviews



"In a time when immigration is a hot-button issue, it's good to be reminded that Lady Liberty continues to lift her lamp beside the golden door." - Booklist, starred review



"Thought-provoking." - Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, starred review



"A timely immigrant's tale." - Shelf Awareness, starred review



"Crucial." - Publishers Weekly, starred review



"Heartfelt throughout and indisputable timely." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review



"Unique and important." - School Library Journal, starred review



"Vital." - School Library Connection, starred review



"As enlightening as it is charming." - The New York Times



"Witty, moving." - The Wall Street Journal

Her Right Foot (American History Books for Kids, American History for Kids)

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Contains two books in like-new condition. Little to no wear. 

The Parrot Tico Tango comes with link to audio for singalong about a parrot in the rainforest. 

A Gift for Amma celebrates delights of a Chennai street market. 


Bundle! Two Barefoot Books: The Parrot Tico Tango & A Gift for Amma Market Day in India

Donald Kroodsma

Minor wear. Contains two CDs of birdsongs, but I’m unable to test if they still work. (Sorry). 

A Year of Listening to Birds

Birdsong by the Seasons is a celebration of birdsong from January through December. The stories begin with a pileated woodpecker on New Year's Day; they unfold through the year, covering limpkins and scrub-jays in February in Florida, prairie birds in May, Scarlet Tanagers in July, and ending with a chorus of singing birds in Massachusetts just before Christmas. Readers get inside the mind of a scientist and see how answers only lead to more questions. Kroodsma provides a unique experience:with his gentle guidance, the pairing of sonagrams with the audio CDs make birdsong accessible and fascinating.


Birdsong by the Seasons

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Megan E. Bryant

Very little to no wear. Contains Books 1-6 

1: Brazil 
2: Japan
3: France
4: Egypt 
5: Australia 
6: Mexico

Sofia's best friend Sam can't wait to show her the unbelievable invention in his Aunt Charlie's laboratory: a ruby-red scooter with a computerized screen. But as soon as Sofia and Sam take a seat, they learn this is no ordinary scooter--Whiz...Zoom...FOOP! They are transported to Brazil! With the help of Sam and a surprise relative, Sofia searches for her father's long-lost family recipe. But will they find it and get home in time for the neighborhood potluck?

Bundle! Little Passports: Sam & Sofia's Scooter Stories, No. 1-6

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Trenton Lee Stewart

Paperback Boxset Complete Collection. Book 1 is in good condition. All other books are in excellent condition. Book 2 is still excellent condition, but has slightly more wear than the rest. Box has minor wear. All spines in excellent condition with minor to no wear. 

Huge Paperback (6 to 8 lbs)

A stunning paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society books, including The Riddle of Ages! Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with this paperback boxed set, which includes the three original books in the New York Times bestselling series, The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma, as well as the prequel, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict, and the all-new The Riddle of Ages.

The Mysterious Benedict Society Paperback Boxed Set

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1 Mystery hardcover or paperback book in excellent to new condition. Book will have minor to no wear, unless otherwise indicated via private message. 

Special Edition book may include: fairyloot, illumicrate, BOM, OOP, or signed etc. 

May be an unlisted or listed item. I will fill per shipping weight, so might be a bundle with non-special edition book(s). 

Please message me after purchase with the following information: 

1.) Genre request (if any. Most likely fiction, if no preference is indicated) 
2.) Age Group (YA or Adult) 
3.) any other preferences 

Please see description 

MYSTERY BOOK - Special Edition! 

1 or more Mystery hardcover or Paperback book(s) in good to new condition. Book(s) will range from good-new condition. 

I will provide as many books as allowed via shipping weight, so possible bundle! 

Please message me after purchase with the following information: 

1.) Genre request (fiction, educational/nonfiction, specific topic, etc.)
2.) Author Preference (if any. I will message if I don’t have this author, and find the best fit)
3.) Age Group and/or reading level (only until juvenile fiction or 12 yrs old) 
4.) Type of book (in board books, chapter books, learn to read books etc) 

MYSTERY BOOK - children (varied book types)

1 Mystery paper book in excellent to new condition. Book will have minor to no wear. 

Publication date will vary. 

Please message me after purchase with the following information: 

1.) Genre request (if any. Most likely fiction, if no preference is indicated) 
2.) Author Preference (if any. I will message if I don’t have this author, and find the best fit)
3.) Age Group (YA or Adult) 

MYSTERY BOOK - Paperback

1 Mystery hardcover book in excellent to new condition. Book will have minor to no wear. 

Published before 2020

Please message me after purchase with the following information: 

1.) Genre request (if any. Most likely fiction, if no preference is indicated) 
2.) Author Preference (if any. I will message if I don’t have this author, and find the best fit)
3.) Age Group (YA or Adult) 

MYSTERY BOOK - Hardcover Published Before 2020 

1 Mystery hardcover book in excellent to new condition. Book will have minor to no wear. 

Published after 2020 unless otherwise indicated via private message.

Please message me after purchase with the following information: 

1.) Genre request (if any. Most likely fiction, if no preference is indicated) 
2.) Author Preference (if any. I will message if I don’t have this author, and find the best fit)
3.) Age Group (YA or Adult) 

See description! 

MYSTERY BOOK - Hardcover published 2020-present

Sherri Duskey Rinker

At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site (Hardcover Books for Toddlers, Preschool Books for Kids)

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Has imperfections and some wear as pictured. 

The Clockmaker’s Daughter

Jason Good

Very insightful book on parenting. Book has little to no wear. 

Parenthood in 71 Lists

Blogging sensation and family man Jason Good delivers a laugh-out-loud reminder that everything is easier and more fun when approached with a sense of humor—especially parenting. Each list captures a perfect (or perfectly terrible) aspect of parenthood while wholeheartedly embracing every moment: "You Deserve a Break" offers ideas for downtime, such as giving blood and untangling cords, while "Self-Help from a Three-Year-Old" collects such wisdom as "If you fall down, stay down. Someone will pick you up eventually." Sweet, sincere, and oh-so-true, this is the ideal gift for parents who could use a laugh. And isn't that every single one of them?

This Is Ridiculous This Is Amazing

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Caroline B. Cooney

Has a little wear as pictured. A really sweet board book. 

I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug , written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney and illustrated by Tim Warnes, is a playful and comforting bedtime book that imagines all the wonderful ways a child might give and receive a hug. Whether it's a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples of hugs we can give and receive. Caroline Cooney's sweet, whimsical rhymes encourage playful interaction between parent and child and ultimately help them wind down before they snuggle into bed and drift off to sleep while Tim Warnes wildly creative artwork makes each hug come to life I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney illustrated by Tim Warnes features all the ways kids love to snuggle with the ones they love with humor and whimsy

I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug

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Ken Auletta

The End of the World as We Know It

A revealing, forward-looking examination of the outsize influence Google has had on the changing media Landscape.

There are companies that create waves and those that ride or are drowned by them. As only he can, bestselling author Ken Auletta takes readers for a ride on the Google wave, telling the story of how it formed and crashed into traditional media businesses'from newspapers to books, to television, to movies, to telephones, to advertising, to Microsoft. With unprecedented access to Google's founders and executives, as well as to those in media who are struggling to keep their heads above water, Auletta reveals how the industry is being disrupted and redefined.

Using Google as a stand-in for the digital revolution, Auletta takes readers inside Google's closed-door meetings and paints portraits of Google's notoriously private founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, as well as those who work with'and against'them. In his narrative, Auletta provides the fullest account ever told of Google's rise, shares the ?secret sauce? of Google's success, and shows why the worlds of ?new? and ?old? media often communicate as if residents of different planets.

Google engineers start from an assumption that the old ways of doing things can be improved and made more efficient, an approach that has yielded remarkable results? Google will generate about $20 billion in advertising revenues this year, or more than the combined prime-time ad revenues of CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. And with its ownership of YouTube and its mobile phone and other initiatives, Google CEO Eric Schmidt tells Auletta his company is poised to become the world's first $100 billion media company. Yet there are many obstacles that threaten Google's future, and opposition from media companies and government regulators may be the least of these. Google faces internal threats, from its burgeoning size to losing focus to hubris. In coming years, Google's faith in mathematical formulas and in slide rule logic will be tested, just as it has been on Wall Street.

Distilling the knowledge accrued from a career of covering the media, Auletta will offer insights into what we know, and don't know, about what the future holds for the imperiled industry.

Googled

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Joshua Quittner

Chronicles the cyberspace battle between rival gangs of hackers in Texas and New York, detailing the groups' exploits and discussing the legal and ethical implications of new computer technology

Masters of Deception

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RH Disney

Books ranging from fair-excellent condition. Some are ex-school books. All level 2 books from Disney, Ready to Read, DK Readers, Scholastic, I Can Read, Penguin Young Readers, Golden Books, and National Geographic Kids. 

Contains one level 3 reading, but is similar to the level 2s

All the world's a racetrack as superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in Disney/Pixar Cars 2. This Step 2 film retelling is sure to be a hit with children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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