Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2012
ISBN 10: 0345504984 ISBN 13: 9780345504982
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe end of the world was only the beginning.In his internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed novel The Passage, Justin Cronin constructed an unforgettable world transformed by a government experiment gone horribly wrong. Now the scope widens and the intensity deepens as the epic story surges forward with . . .THE TWELVEIn the present day, as the man-made apocalypse unfolds, three strangers navigate the chaos. Lila, a doctor and an expectant mother, is so shattered by the spread of violence and infection that she continues to plan for her childs arrival even as society dissolves around her. Kittridge, known to the world as Last Stand in Denver, has been forced to flee his stronghold and is now on the road, dodging the infected, armed but alone and well aware that a tank of gas will get him only so far. April is a teenager fighting to guide her little brother safely through a landscape of death and ruin. These three will learn that they have not been fully abandoned-and that in connection lies hope, even on the darkest of nights.One hundred years in the future, Amy and the others fight on for humankinds salvation . . . unaware that the rules have changed. The enemy has evolved, and a dark new order has arisen with a vision of the future infinitely more horrifying than mans extinction. If the Twelve are to fall, one of those united to vanquish them will have to pay the ultimate price.A heart-stopping thriller rendered with masterful literary skill, The Twelve is a grand and gripping tale of sacrifice and survival.Praise for The Twelve[A] literary superthriller.-The New York Times Book ReviewAn undeniable and compelling epic . . . a complex narrative of flight and forgiveness, of great suffering and staggering loss, of terrible betrayals and incredible hope.-Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Twelve is even better than The Passage.-The Plain DealerA compulsive read.-San Francisco ChronicleGripping . . . Cronin [introduces] eerie new elements to his masterful mythology. . . . Enthralling, emotional and entertaining.-The San Diego Union-TribuneFine storytelling.-Associated PressCronin is one of those rare authors who works on two different levels, blending elegantly crafted literary fiction with cliff-hanging thrills.-Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1400063906 ISBN 13: 9781400063901
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1. Is it really possible to change the structure and function of the brain, and in so doing alter how we think and feel? The answer is a resounding yes. In late 2004, leading Western scientists joined the Dalai Lama at his home in Dharamsala, India, to address this very question-and in the process brought about a revolution in our understanding of the human mind. In this fascinating and far-reaching book, Wall Street Journal science writer Sharon Begley reports on how cutting-edge science and the ancient wisdom of Buddhism have come together to show how we all have the power to literally change our brains by changing our minds. These findings hold exciting implications for personal transformation.For decades, the conventional wisdom of neuroscience held that the hardware of the brain is fixed and immutable-that we are stuck with what we were born with. As Begley shows, however, recent pioneering experiments in neuroplasticity, a new science that investigates whether and how the brain can undergo wholesale change, reveal that the brain is capable not only of altering its structure but also of generating new neurons, even into old age. The brain can adapt, heal, renew itself after trauma, and compensate for disability.Begley documents how this fundamental paradigm shift is transforming both our understanding of the human mind and our approach to deep-seated emotional, cognitive, and behavioral problems. These breakthroughs show that it is possible to reset our happiness meter, regain the use of limbs disabled by stroke, train the mind to break cycles of depression and OCD, and reverse age-related changes in the brain. They also suggest that it is possible to teach and learn compassion, a key step in the Dalai Lamas quest for a more peaceful world. But as we learn from studies performed on Buddhist monks, an important component in changing the brain is to tap the power of mind and, in particular, focused attention. This is the classic Buddhist practice of mindfulness, a technique that has become popular in the West and that is immediately available to everyone.With her extraordinary gift for making science accessible, meaningful, and compelling, Sharon Begley illuminates a profound shift in our understanding of how the brain and the mind interact. This tremendously hopeful book takes us to the leading edge of a revolution in what it means to be human.
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2013
ISBN 10: 0345526546 ISBN 13: 9780345526540
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERCotton Malone is back! Steve Berrys new international adventure blends gripping contemporary political intrigue, Tudor treachery, and high-octane thrills into one riveting novel of suspense.Cotton Malone and his fifteen-year-old son, Gary, are headed to Europe. As a favor to his former boss at the Justice Department, Malone agrees to escort a teenage fugitive back to England. But after he is greeted at gunpoint in London, both the fugitive and Gary disappear, and Malone learns that hes stumbled into a high-stakes diplomatic showdown-an international incident fueled by geopolitical gamesmanship and shocking Tudor secrets.At its heart is the Libyan terrorist convicted of bombing Pan Am Flight 103, who is set to be released by Scottish authorities for humanitarian reasons. An outraged American government objects, but nothing can persuade the British to intervene.Except, perhaps, Operation Kings Deception.Run by the CIA, the operation aims to solve a centuries-old mystery, one that could rock Great Britain to its royal foundations.Blake Antrim, the CIA operative in charge of Kings Deception, is hunting for the spark that could rekindle a most dangerous fire, the one thing that every Irish national has sought for generations: a legal reason why the English must leave Northern Ireland. The answer is a long-buried secret that calls into question the legitimacy of the entire forty-five-year reign of Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch, who completed the conquest of Ireland and seized much of its land. But Antrim also has a more personal agenda, a twisted game of revenge in which Gary is a pawn. With assassins, traitors, spies, and dangerous disciples of a secret society closing in, Malone is caught in a lethal bind. To save Gary he must play one treacherous player against another-and only by uncovering the incredible truth can he hope to prevent the shattering consequences of the Kings Deception.Praise for The Kings Deception[A] perfect blend of history and adventure . . . The history enhances the main narrative and gives it an added punch. . . . Pick up this new fast-paced book by Berry and have an excellent thrill ride while you also get a wonderfully enjoyable history lesson. Education has never been this much fun.-The Huffington PostSteve Berry does what Dan Brown thought he did. [He combines] a love of history with global thriller action and creates books that are impossible to put down and even educational. . . . A perfect blend of history and action . . . perfect summer reading.-Crimespree MagazineCotton Malone returns in a thriller that combines history and gunfire. . . . Readers old and new will enjoy The Kings Deception.-Associated PressA complex, rollicking forty-hour ride through a very dangerous and wild weekend in London where the betrayals collide with current events and the deceptions of hundreds of years ago, resulting in an explosive finish that no one who reads it will forget. . . . Berry is a wonderful guide as always, interweaving fascinating bits of history into the narrative. . . . I cant give you a better endorsement for a book or an author.-Bookreporter.
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1984
ISBN 10: 0345322983 ISBN 13: 9780345322982
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Book by Stein, Jess.
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2013
ISBN 10: 0345541235 ISBN 13: 9780345541239
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1993
ISBN 10: 0679425411 ISBN 13: 9780679425410
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reissue. A reissue of a Pulitzer prize-winning classic, and now the major motion picture GETTYSBURG. As a result of these acclamations, this book is considered one of the greatest novels written on the Civil War.
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1975
ISBN 10: 0345246829 ISBN 13: 9780345246820
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Softcover. Condition: used. Vintage paperback.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2002
ISBN 10: 0345446798 ISBN 13: 9780345446794
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.After all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation.The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Once you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog, youll understand why much of what appears to be doggy-disobedience is simply a case of miscommunication. Inside you will learn How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask. Why getting dominance over your dog is a bad idea. Why rough and tumble primate play can lead to trouble-and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble. How dogs and humans share personality types-and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than alphawannabees!In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific perspective on how they should behave around each other. This is a book that strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1982
ISBN 10: 0345307712 ISBN 13: 9780345307712
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Fourth Printing. The great air and sea battle of World War II,as seen through Japanese eyes . . .For the Japanese, confident over the easy victory at Pearl Harbor, the Midway operation had one objective?to draw out the U.S. Navy and destroy it. Thus, on June 4, 1942, Admiral Yamamoto launched his attack on the base at Midway Island with the largest fleet yet assembled in the Pacific, including 350 ships and more than 100,000 officers and men.It was a plan for victory . . . that ended in monumental defeat. Only after this crushing loss did the Japanese ask themselves: What should we have done that we did not do? Why did we fail?Now, for the first time, officers from the Japanese Imperial Navy open the sealed archives to tell the authoritative, dramatic story of what really happened at the historic Battle of Midway . . .
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1981
ISBN 10: 0449143139 ISBN 13: 9780449143131
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Softcover. Condition: used. Book by Hart, Johnny.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1400064015 ISBN 13: 9781400064014
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. In his extraordinary new book, Terrence Real, distinguished therapist and bestselling author, presents a long overdue message that women need to hear: You arent crazy-youre right!Women have changed in the last twenty-five years-they have become powerful, independent, self-confident, and happy. Yet many men remain irresponsible and emotionally detached. They dont know how to respond to frustrated partners who just want their mates to show up and grow up.Enter the good news: In this revolutionary book, Real shows women how to master the new rules of twenty-first-century marriage by offering them a set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate relationship that they desire and deserve. He identifies five non-starters to avoid and shares practical strategies for bringing honesty, passion, and joy back to even the most difficult relationship. Using his experience helping thousands of couples shift from despair to profound emotional closeness, Real guides you through the process of relationship repair with exercises that you can do alone or with your partner. With this program youll discover how to- identify and articulate your wants and needs- listen well and respond generously- set limits, and stand up for yourself- embrace and appreciate what you have- know when to seek outside helpThe New Rules of Marriage will introduce you to a radically new kind of relationship, one based on the idea that every woman has the power to transform her marriage, while men, given the right support, have it in them to rise to the occasion.We have never wanted so much from our relationships as we do today. More than any other generation, we yearn for our mates to be lifelong friends and lovers. The New Rules of Marriage shows us how to fulfill this courageous and uncompromising new vision.
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Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1983
ISBN 10: 0345312023 ISBN 13: 9780345312020
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Softcover. Condition: used. Book by Paton, Alan.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1985
ISBN 10: 0345331036 ISBN 13: 9780345331038
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Welcome Aboard!<br /><br />You are about to embark on a spectacular adventure, blazing a trail for future space travel in the world's greatest flying machine.<br /><br />Prepare for lift-off using the step-by-step instructions for launch and ascent. Soar into the sky consulting the authentic gatefold reproduction of the Shuttle's instrument panel. Operate the remote manipulator arm, the space telescope, and the data relay satellite as you communicate with ground control. Chart your space flight using the authentic fold-out orbital map. Hurtle back through the Earth's atmosphere to land the aircraft gently like a glider.<br /><br />Congratulations! We hope your mission is rewarding and fascinating!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Directorate for Crew Training<br /><br /><br />Written for the layperson by curators at the National Air and Space Museum, with colorful illustrations throughout, THE SPACE SHUTTLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL takes the reader through all the motions of an actual mission -- from preparation to takeoff to orbit to re-entry.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1974
ISBN 10: 0345238753 ISBN 13: 9780345238757
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 2nd. Stalingrad, one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare, cost the lives of nearly two million men and women. It was perhaps the single most important engagement of World War II and signalled the beginning of the end of the Third Reich of Adolf Hitler. Based on 100s of interviews with survivors of the battle, this text presents the story of the bloody battle.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1980
ISBN 10: 0345289781 ISBN 13: 9780345289780
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Softcover. Condition: used. English Language. Cape Cod beach.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1998
ISBN 10: 0804115974 ISBN 13: 9780804115971
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Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. ETCHED IN THE BLOOD OF WARThe Viet Cong and NVA ruled in the dense dark mountain ranges and jungles of the Central Highlands. The job of Hotel Company, the 1st Cav's LRRP teams, was to steal into the enemy's backyard, gather intelligence, stage ambushes, and, when necessary, engage in fierce firefights--and live to fight another day.Written by a Hotel Company veteran, THE GHOSTS OF THE HIGHLANDS is based on accounts and recollections of LRRPs who helped form the 1st Air Cavalry Division's Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol Detachment, small units of specially trained soldiers charged with carrying out the army's most dangerous and deadly reconnaissance missions. This stark history of sacrifice, determination, and courage gives powerful testimony to why the 1st Cav's LRRP company became the most decorated Ranger unit in American history.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1973
ISBN 10: 034523586X ISBN 13: 9780345235862
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Softcover. Condition: used. Burroughs, Edgar Rice, Synthetic Men of Mars 190.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1989
ISBN 10: 0804103747 ISBN 13: 9780804103749
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Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. The account of the 1972 twelve-day assault by the U.S. on targets around Hanoi and Haiphong is provided through the personal words of the pilots and crew who flew the missions.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1980
ISBN 10: 0345291026 ISBN 13: 9780345291028
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Softcover. Condition: used. Book by Callison, Brian.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1994
ISBN 10: 0804107327 ISBN 13: 9780804107327
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Softcover. Condition: Good. From the Arctic circle to the shores of Japan, Russia's most famous naval scout describes his deadly missions in the Soviet Navy's World War II version of the U.S. Navy's SEALs. Whether raiding, capturing German officers or vectoring air strikes, the scouts exhibited the daring that made the Russian commandos' exploits legendary.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1981
ISBN 10: 0449136094 ISBN 13: 9780449136096
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Smythe, Reggie.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2012
ISBN 10: 0345526147 ISBN 13: 9780345526144
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Hardcover. Condition: used. 1. We all understand the importance of daily exercise in keeping physically fit. But mental exercise is just as essential to our health and well-beingespecially when it comes to defending against forgetfulness, memory loss, and even dementia. These and other age-associated afflictions were once regarded as all but inevitable, but in fact, as this eye-opening, inspiring book shows, there is much we can do to protect ourselves as we grow older. With the right tools, we can all maximize our brainpower and keep our minds sharp, healthy, and cognitively fit throughout life. Written by internationally renowned cognitive psychologist Shlomo Breznitz and technologist Collins Hemingway, Maximum Brainpower provides both an in-depth look at how the brain works and proven methods to increase its capabilities. Armed with the results of cutting-edge research, Breznitz and Hemingway champion in compelling detail the challenge and stimulus of continual change over th.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1987
ISBN 10: 0449133303 ISBN 13: 9780449133309
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Softcover. Condition: used. Book by Hart, Johnny.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2000
ISBN 10: 0804119376 ISBN 13: 9780804119375
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Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. EYES UNDER THE WATERWhen Steve Waterman left home in 1964, he was looking for the most exciting job the U.S. Navy had to offer. So Waterman became an underwater photographer, joining an elite group that numbered only fifteen men in the entire navy--men always on call for unusual and interesting assignments.Yet it was the time Waterman spent in Vietnam with Underwater Demolition Team-13 that deserves special respect. Existing in a state of adrenaline driven alertness, UDT-13 men carried out their harrowing missions. Stealthily, silently they crept through Vietnam's waterways, never knowing if the next bend in the river concealed VC patiently waiting to spring a fiery, murderous ambush.Employing the wit and unvarnished honesty that got him into trouble more than once during his thirteen years in the navy, Waterman unfolds a compelling tale of an ordinary sailor who chose to serve his country during one of the most controversial, challenging times in its history.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1975
ISBN 10: 0345244265 ISBN 13: 9780345244260
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Softcover. Condition: used. United States (2013). Book by Westlake, Donald E.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 2001
ISBN 10: 080411921X ISBN 13: 9780804119214
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Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. "Our mission was independent, no-holds-barred combat against a stubborn enemy in the enemy's backyard."In Vietnam, river warfare was often conducted in the dark. It was always dangerous, sometimes fatal--especially in the eastern end of the Cong-plagued Mekong Delta. In 1967, U.S. Navy Lt. Wynn Goldsmith was the "river rat" who led the first MK II PBR patrol boats in brutal combat.It was a deadly business. These sailors, famous for their courage and combat effectiveness, faced sniper bullets, machine guns, and mines while searching sampans, patrolling treacherous enemy-controlled waterways like Ambush Alley, and rescuing crews from burning boats in the middle of firefights. During the Tet Offensive, Goldsmith's area saw some of the most hotly contested fighting in the entire Mekong Delta. This gripping account is a tribute to these brave men and their agony, sacrifice, and heroism.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1977
ISBN 10: 0345258886 ISBN 13: 9780345258885
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Book by Caidin, Martin.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1981
ISBN 10: 0449136450 ISBN 13: 9780449136454
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Softcover. Condition: used. Book by Hart, Johnny.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1976
ISBN 10: 0345252659 ISBN 13: 9780345252654
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Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Vintage TV tie-in paperback.
Published by Brand: Ballantine Books, 1976
ISBN 10: 0345249712 ISBN 13: 9780345249715
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener seales normales de uso.