Robert Kagan

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

America and Europe in the New World Order

From a leading scholar of our country’s foreign policy, the brilliant essay about America and the world that has caused a storm in international circles now expanded into book form.

European leaders, increasingly disturbed by U.S. policy and actions abroad, feel they are headed for what the New York Times (July 21, 2002) describes as a “moment of truth.” After years of mutual resentment and tension, there is a sudden recognition that the real interests of America and its allies are diverging sharply and that the trans-atlantic relationship itself has changed, possibly irreversibly. Europe sees the United States as high-handed, unilateralist, and unnecessarily belligerent; the United States sees Europe as spent, unserious, and weak. The anger and mistrust on both sides are hardening into incomprehension.

This past summer, inPolicy Review, Robert Kagan reached incisively into this impasse to force both sides to see themselves through the eyes of the other. Tracing the widely differing histories of Europe and America since the end of World War II, he makes clear how for one the need to escape a bloody past has led to a new set of transnational beliefs about power and threat, while the other has perforce evolved into the guarantor of that “postmodern paradise” by dint of its might and global reach. This remarkable analysis is being discussed from Washington to Paris to Tokyo. It is esssential reading.

Of Paradise and Power (Fifth Printing, March 2003)

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William Langewiesche

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Unbuilding the World Trade Center

Selected as one of the best books of 2002 by The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Sun-Times

Within days after September 11, 2001, William Langewiesche had secured unique, unrestricted, round-the-clock access to the World Trade Center site. American Ground is a tour of this intense, ephemeral world and those who improvised the recovery effort day by day, and in the process reinvented themselves, discovering unknown strengths and weaknesses. In all of its aspects--emotionalism, impulsiveness, opportunism, territoriality, resourcefulness, and fundamental, cacophonous democracy--Langewiesche reveals the unbuilding to be uniquely American and oddly inspiring, a portrait of resilience and ingenuity in the face of disaster.

American Ground (First Edition)

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Patrick J. McDonald

Claudette M. McDonald

The Search for the Hidden Ground of Love

Marital Spirituality

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Jane Mayer

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right

Why is America living in an age of profound economic inequality? Why, despite the desperate need to address climate change, have even modest environmental efforts been defeated again and again? Why have protections for employees been decimated? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? The conventional answer is that a popular uprising against "big government" led to the rise of a broad-based conservative movement. But as Jane Mayer shows in this powerful, meticulously reported history, a network of exceedingly wealthy people with extreme libertarian views bankrolled a systematic, step-by-step plan to fundamentally alter the American political system. The network has brought together some of the richest people on the planet, foremost among them Charles and David Koch. Their core beliefs--that taxes are a form of tyranny; that government oversight of business is an assault on freedom--are sincerely held. But these beliefs also advance their personal and corporate interests: Many of their companies have run afoul of federal pollution, worker safety, securities, and tax laws. When libertarian ideas proved decidedly unpopular with voters, the Koch brothers and their allies decided on another path. If they pooled their vast resources, they could fund an interlocking array of organizations that could work in tandem to influence and ultimately control academic institutions, think tanks, the courts, statehouses, Congress, and, they hoped, the presidency. The political operatives the network employs are disciplined, smart, and at times ruthless. And their efforts have been remarkably successful. Libertarian views on taxes and regulation, once far outside the mainstream and still rejected by most Americans, are ascendant in the majority of state governments, the Supreme Court, and Congress. Meaningful environmental, labor, finance, and tax reform has been stymied. Jane Mayer spent five years conducting hundreds of interviews--including with several sources within the network--and scoured public records, private papers, and court proceedings in reporting this book. In a taut and utterly convincing narrative, she traces the byzantine trail of the billions of dollars spent by the network and provides vivid portraits of the colorful figures behind the new American oligarchy. Dark Money is a book that must be read by anyone who cares about the future of American democracy.

Dark Money (First Edition)

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Tadoku Library: Graded Readers for Japanese Language Learners Level 1 Vol. 2 (Nihongo Yomu Yomu Bunko) (Japanese Edition)

Tadoku Library: Graded Readers for Japanese Language Learners Level 1 (Nihongo Yomu Yomu Bunko) (Japanese Edition) (Level 2 Vol. 1)

Rosemarie Tong

A More Comprehensive Introduction

Feminist Thought

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Edward I. Koch

William Rauch

Clare Boothe Luce

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

An Autobiography

The popular mayor of New York describes his political career, his efforts to save the city from bankruptcy, his unsuccessful run for governor, and his political colleagues and opponents

Mayor (An Autobiography)

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Thomas Bartlett

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

This is a major, collaborative study of organised military activity and its broad impact on Ireland over the last thousand years or so, from the middle of the first millennium AD to modern times. It integrates the best recent scholarship in military history into its social and political context to provide a comprehensive treatment of the Irish military experience. The eighteen chronologically-organised chapters are written by leading scholars each of whom is an authority on the period in question. Drawing the whole work together is a wide-ranging introductory essay on the 'Irish military tradition' which explores the relationship of Irish society and politics with militarism and military affairs. The text is illustrated throughout by over 120 pictures and maps.

A Military History of Ireland (First Edition)

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THE GREAT MARCH (1955/Tenth pringing 1955)

Bernie Rowen

Terapia del Tacto para la Relajación

Masaje

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Dan Brown

Spine issue and sticker bookmarks are present.  See photos.

Angels and Demons

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Russian Picture Dictionary Coloring Book

John Russell

The Washington Post called this book perfect. Illustrated with more than 300 paintings, pastels, drawings and photographs both old and new, Paris is simply the best book on everyone's favorite city.310 photos, 85 color. Orig. $45.00.

Paris (First Edition)

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

SOTHEBY'S - Important Americana / January 28, 29, & 30, 1988;Charles F. Stewart;Patrick Drahi;Auctions;Sotheby's Institute of Art

The First Emperor of China

T. Berry Brazelton

Like New when procured, stowed away in the storage.

Differences in Development

Infants and Mothers

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La Danse au XXème siècle (French Edition);nouvelle édition;Larousse;Odile Raoul;Cuzin;Frédéric Haboury;Castel;Silem;Junot;Mazuy;

(French Edition)

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THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

With Malice Towards None (First Mentor Printing, 1978)

Art News Annual Portfolio No. 3 with abstract cover design by Picasso. Literature, Theater, Music, Science & the Visual Arts

Literature, Theater, Music, Science & the Visual Arts

Vintage Art News Annual Portfolio No. 3

Ellie Cullman

Tracey Winn Pruzan

Newly procured then stowed away in my storage areas.

Decorating Master Class

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Geoffrey Lynch

Manhattan Classic Book (New York's Finest Prewar Apartments) by Geoffrey Lynch

Explore New York's finest prewar apartments with the 'Manhattan Classic' book by Geoffrey Lynch. Featuring stunning photography and insightful commentary, this book is a must-have for architecture enthusiasts.

New York's Finest Prewar Apartments

The Dakota. The Apthorp. The San Remo. The names of these legendary New York apartment buildings evoke images of marble-lined lobbies, uniformed doormen, and sunlit penthouses with sweeping Central Park views. Built from the 1880s through 1930s, classic prewar apartments were designed to lure townhouse dwellers reluctant to share a roof with other families. Billed as private mansions in the sky, they promised a charmed Manhattan lifestyle of elegance and luxury. Manhattan Classic takes readers on a lavishly illustrated guided tour of eighty-five of the most coveted buildings in New York. Author Geoffrey Lynch provides capsule histories--equal parts architectural and social history-- of the most celebrated examples, with anecdotes about well-known residents and essential information about notable features. This gorgeous coffee table book is an indispensible resource for apartment hunters, real estate and design professionals, and anyone fascinated by the grace and glamour of prewar style.

Manhattan Classic (New/Sealed)

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Carmen Electra

Everyone has what it takes to be sexy. Let go of those inhibitions and insecurities and allow Carmen Electra take you from ho-hum to hot. Millions have experienced Carmen Electra’s vivacious charm and drop-dead sex appeal from afar--from her roles onBaywatchand MTV’sSingled Out,  to her dozens of movie and television appearances, to her wildly popularAerobic Stripteasevideos.  Now, inHow to Be Sexy, she shows you that even if you weren’t born with an alluring aura (or killer curves), you canlearnhow to be super sexy.   Carmen explains that sexiness starts with confidence, personality, and a willingness to laugh at yourself, so your inner glow will radiate outward and make the world sit up and take notice. Then she reveals the tricks of the trade for upgrading your appearance, with step-by-step instructions for hair styling and makeup application, and choosing fashion that flatters – including tips and techniques from some of the most talented stylists, makeup artists, and coaches in Hollywood.  Finally, she shows you how to strut your stuff with chapters on body language and the lost art of seduction. 

How to Be Sexy (First Edition)

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Chris Nickson

Her Story

Biography of pop music star Mariah Carey and the Cinderella story of her rise from being the daughter of a poor, single mother to having five number one singles on the music charts.

Mariah Carey (First St. Martin's Griffin Edition: June 1995)

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