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  • Language: English

    Published by White Tiger Press, 2005

    0972442537 / 9780972442534

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  • Language: English

    Published by Edilux (edition First Edition), 1994

    848728261X / 9788487282614

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

  • Language: English

    Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, 2023

    0593715519 / 9780593715512

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    Hardback. Condition: Very Good. NATIONAL BESTSELER>NAMED A BEST BOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, HARPER'S BAZAR, VOGUE, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, THE IRISH TIMES, NEW REPUBLIC AND KIRKUS REVIEWS>The>New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of>The Friend and>What Are You Going Through>brings her singular voice to a story about modern life and connection>I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. I find them ideal. They are short, wise, provocative, funny -- good and strong company. --Dwight Garner, The New York Times With the intimacy and humor of a great conversation, this novel makes you feel smarter and more alive. --People Magazine An ode to our basic need to connect with other beings, be they human or animal, even in a global crisis that told us to stay apart. --NPR Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others, who here include an adrift member of Gen Z and a spirited parrot named Eureka. The Vulnerables reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. A search for understanding about some of the most critical matters of our time, Nunez's new novel is also an inquiry into the nature and purpose of writing itself.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, 2023

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    Hardback. Condition: Fair. NATIONAL BESTSELER>NAMED A BEST BOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, HARPER'S BAZAR, VOGUE, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, THE IRISH TIMES, NEW REPUBLIC AND KIRKUS REVIEWS>The>New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of>The Friend and>What Are You Going Through>brings her singular voice to a story about modern life and connection>I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. I find them ideal. They are short, wise, provocative, funny -- good and strong company. --Dwight Garner, The New York Times With the intimacy and humor of a great conversation, this novel makes you feel smarter and more alive. --People Magazine An ode to our basic need to connect with other beings, be they human or animal, even in a global crisis that told us to stay apart. --NPR Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others, who here include an adrift member of Gen Z and a spirited parrot named Eureka. The Vulnerables reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. A search for understanding about some of the most critical matters of our time, Nunez's new novel is also an inquiry into the nature and purpose of writing itself.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, 2023

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    Hardback. Condition: Good. NATIONAL BESTSELER>NAMED A BEST BOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, HARPER'S BAZAR, VOGUE, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, THE IRISH TIMES, NEW REPUBLIC AND KIRKUS REVIEWS>The>New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of>The Friend and>What Are You Going Through>brings her singular voice to a story about modern life and connection>I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. I find them ideal. They are short, wise, provocative, funny -- good and strong company. --Dwight Garner, The New York Times With the intimacy and humor of a great conversation, this novel makes you feel smarter and more alive. --People Magazine An ode to our basic need to connect with other beings, be they human or animal, even in a global crisis that told us to stay apart. --NPR Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others, who here include an adrift member of Gen Z and a spirited parrot named Eureka. The Vulnerables reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. A search for understanding about some of the most critical matters of our time, Nunez's new novel is also an inquiry into the nature and purpose of writing itself.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Riverhead Books, 2023

    0593715519 / 9780593715512

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    Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Language: English

    Published by Riverhead Books, 2023

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  • Language: English

    Published by Riverhead Books, 2023

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    Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Language: English

    Published by Riverhead Books, 2018

    0735219443 / 9780735219441

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    Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

  • Language: English

    Published by Riverhead Books, 2023

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations.

  • Language: English

    Published by Riverhead Books, 2023

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    Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. The cover shows normal wear. The dust jacket shows normal wear. The pages show normal wear. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations.

  • Language: English

    Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

    1973702177 / 9781973702177

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    Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. Jack's New Smile was written for brothers and sisters of a new baby with cleft lip/palate. Baby Jack's experience with cleft lip and palate is recounted through the eyes of his loving older sister. The book is also intended for children born with a cleft to help them learn about themselves. It is meant to provide some answers to questions children may not know how to ask. We hope that by reading this story, your child will know that having a cleft is not scary or bad. The book can also be used as a starting point for a more detailed talk with older children. Also available in SPANISH under the title LA NUEVA SONRISA DE JACK. Nunez, Brooke (illustrator).…

  • Language: English

    Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

    1973702177 / 9781973702177

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    Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Nunez, Brooke (illustrator).…

  • Language: English

    Published by White Tiger Press, 2004

    0972442502 / 9780972442503

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  • Language: English

    Published by Riverhead Books, 2019

    0735219451 / 9780735219458

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    Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Language: English

    Published by White Tiger Press, 2004

    0972442502 / 9780972442503

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    Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

  • Language: English

    Published by Nancy Paulsen Books, 2021

    0525517820 / 9780525517825

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    Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Colombo, Natalia (illustrator).

  • Language: English

    Published by Random House Publishing Group, 2003

    0345451090 / 9780345451095

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  • Language: English

    Published by Random House Publishing Group (edition Reprint), 2003

    0345451090 / 9780345451095

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    Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.BooksRun

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    Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

  • Language: English

    Published by HarperCollins, 1998

    0060174072 / 9780060174071

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    hardcover. Condition: Good. The cover shows normal wear. The dust jacket shows normal wear. The pages show normal wear. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations.

  • Language: English

    Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

    1544925948 / 9781544925943

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. This next generation self-help book is a step-by-step guide that can help you navigate the valleys and the mountaintops of life. Kenia puts together essential tools and techniques that will give you a head start on what so many wait to learn after they have entered into the very real (and sometimes terrifying) world of adulthood. This book is not only a roadmap for young women, but also a guide for their parents, teachers and anyone that is interested in self-development. Kenia engages the reader and uses real life examples on how to access personal power through the practice of self-care. This is the book that every woman wishes they had growing up, and the book that every teen girl will be glad to have right now. A must read--and a book worth sharing again and again. David Sams, 9-time Emmy Winning Producer, Director, Writer. While at King World, he launched the most successful syndicated talk show in TV History, The Oprah Winfrey Show.…

  • Language: English

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This next generation self-help book is a step-by-step guide that can help you navigate the valleys and the mountaintops of life. Kenia puts together essential tools and techniques that will give you a head start on what so many wait to learn after they have entered into the very real (and sometimes terrifying) world of adulthood. This book is not only a roadmap for young women, but also a guide for their parents, teachers and anyone that is interested in self-development. Kenia engages the reader and uses real life examples on how to access personal power through the practice of self-care. This is the book that every woman wishes they had growing up, and the book that every teen girl will be glad to have right now. A must read--and a book worth sharing again and again. David Sams, 9-time Emmy Winning Producer, Director, Writer. While at King World, he launched the most successful syndicated talk show in TV History, The Oprah Winfrey Show.…

  • Language: English

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    Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Language: English

    Published by Seal Press, 2005

    1580051391 / 9781580051392

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. An anthology of stories from new and renowned women writers from the Caribbean.

  • Language: English

    Published by Seal Press, 2005

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    Condition: Good. . Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping.

  • Language: English

    Published by Akashic Books,U.S., 2016

    1617754404 / 9781617754401

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. Even in Paradise is a modern-day King Lear; a novel of greed, resentment, jealousy, betrayal and romance set in Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados. Peter Ducksworth, a Trinidadian widower of English ancestry, retires to Barbados, believing he will find an earthly paradise there. He decides to divide his land among his three daughters while he is alive. When he feels snubbed by his youngest daughter and decides not to give her her land until his death, he sets into motion the very strife he hoped to prevent. Nunez weaves themes of racism and classism in the postcolonial Caribbean.…

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    Published by Akashic Books,U.S., 2016

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Even in Paradise is a modern-day King Lear; a novel of greed, resentment, jealousy, betrayal and romance set in Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados. Peter Ducksworth, a Trinidadian widower of English ancestry, retires to Barbados, believing he will find an earthly paradise there. He decides to divide his land among his three daughters while he is alive. When he feels snubbed by his youngest daughter and decides not to give her her land until his death, he sets into motion the very strife he hoped to prevent. Nunez weaves themes of racism and classism in the postcolonial Caribbean.…

  • Language: English

    Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

    1530172381 / 9781530172382

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  • Language: English

    Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, 2024

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, HARPER'S BAZAAR, VOGUE, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, THE IRISH TIMES, NEW REPUBLIC AND KIRKUS REVIEWS "I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. I find them ideal. They are short, wise, provocative, funny -- good and strong company." --Dwight Garner, The New York Times "With the intimacy and humor of a great conversation, this novel makes you feel smarter and more alive." --People Magazine The New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend and It Will Come Back to You brings her singular voice to a story about modern life and connection Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others, who here include an adrift member of Gen Z and a spirited parrot named Eureka. The Vulnerables reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. A search for understanding about some of the most critical matters of our time, Nunez's new novel is also an inquiry into the nature and purpose of writing itself. …

  • Language: English

    Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, 2024

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, HARPER'S BAZAAR, VOGUE, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICE, THE IRISH TIMES, NEW REPUBLIC AND KIRKUS REVIEWS "I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. I find them ideal. They are short, wise, provocative, funny -- good and strong company." --Dwight Garner, The New York Times "With the intimacy and humor of a great conversation, this novel makes you feel smarter and more alive." --People Magazine The New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend and It Will Come Back to You brings her singular voice to a story about modern life and connection Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others, who here include an adrift member of Gen Z and a spirited parrot named Eureka. The Vulnerables reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. A search for understanding about some of the most critical matters of our time, Nunez's new novel is also an inquiry into the nature and purpose of writing itself. …