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hard cover, unpaged, 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches, very good + book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile picture book.

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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. BC6 - A tight, clean, sound copy with very minor overall shelf wear plus there are the usual library stamps and label on the top outside paper edges, front endpaper, and title page. The dust jacket shows no visible signs of wear plus there is a library label on the back plus it is still in the original librry mylar sleeve. A novel that begins in 1928 as a divorced woman with two young children and a disaffected homosexual man embark on a quest for meaningful life and buy a house in Hruro, on Cape Cod. The cover covers fifteen years of life there and the colorful characters that make their way in this bohemian True House. By the author of "The Real, True Angel" and "Mr Dalloway." Acknowledgments, 310p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Set sail on an incredible journey with Jonathan Swift's satiric masterpiece.A fantastical tale, Gulliver's Travels tells the story of the four voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, an English ship's surgeon. First, he is shipwrecked in the land of Lilliput, where the alarmed residents are only six inches tall. His second voyage takes him to the land of Brobdingnag, where the people are sixty feet tall. Further adventures bring Gulliver to an island that floats in the sky, and to a land where horses are endowed with reason and beasts are shaped like men.Read by children as an adventure story and by adults as a devastating satire of society, Gulliver's Travels remains a fascinating blend of travelogue, realism, symbolism, and fantastic voyage-all with a serious philosophical intent.With an Introduction by Leo Damroschand an Afterword by Nathanial RichIncludes thirty illustrations by Charles Brock and five maps of Gulliver's journeys. As entertaining today as it was when first published in 1726, "Gulliver's Travels" has been read by generations of children as an adventure story and by adults as a devastating satire of society. This edition features a new Afterword. Revised reissue. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A late bloomer thought a visit to a sex club might jump start her love life, but instead makes an instant connection that turns her whole world upside down, in this adult debut from author Zakiya N. Jamal.A late bloomer thought a visit to a sex club might jump start her love life, but instead makes an instant connection that turns her whole world upside down, in this adult debut from author Zakiya N. Jamal.When Stella Renee Johnson's roommate invites her to a sex club party but bails at the last minute, Stella decides to use the opportunity to finally cash in her V-card. But just when things are heating up between Stella and a sexy stranger, they realize they don't have protection and Stella, taking it as a sign this wasn't meant to be, flees.Frustrated in more ways than one, Stella is shocked to learn that the digital media website where she works is partnering with an AI company. She's even more shocked when the alluring man from the previous night walks in. Max Williams is the CEO's brother and the creator of the AI program now threatening her job.Despite the conflict of interest, Stella and Max can't resist their magnetic attraction toward each other, and agree to keep their personal lives separate from what's happening at work. But the more similarities they discover at home-both Black, book smart, and bisexual-the more they butt heads at work. Stella and Max must decide whether to think with their heads and walk away from their budding relationship, or follow their hearts and take a chance on love, no matter the cost. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page.A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured." -- Booklist (starred review)"Beautiful." -- The Horn Book"Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of design, color, and layout." -- School Library Journal "The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page. . . . A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured".--"Booklist". Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A seminal volume of four classic slave narratives, including Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, The History of Mary Price: A West Indian Slave, Incident in the Life of a Slave Girl, andThe Life of Olaudah Equiano.Before the end of the Civil War, more than one hundred former slaves had published moving stories of their captivity and escape, joined by a similar number after the war. No group of slaves anywhere, in any other era, has left such prolific testimony to the horror of bondage and servitude.Henry Louis Gates, Jr., one of America's top experts in African American studies, presents four of these classic narratives that illustrate the real nature of black experience in slavery.Fascinating and powerful, this collection includes four of the best-known examples: the lives of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs (alias Linda Brent), Mary Price, and Olaudah Equiano (alias Gustavus Vassa). These amazing stories are not only first-person histories of the highest caliber, they are also a unique literary form that has given birth to the spirit, vitality, and vision of America's modern black writers.Updated with the ninth edition of The Life of Olaudah Equiano, the last edition he revised and published in his lifetime.With a Revised and Updated Introduction by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Gates presents a seminal volume of four classic slave narratives, including the 1749 texts of "The Life of Olaudah Equiano," the last edition corrected and published in his lifetime. The collection includes "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," as well as two narratives by women. This edition also features an updated Introduction by Gates. Revised reissue. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Scarpetta, an all-new Original Series, is out now on Prime Video!Enter the chilling and captivating world of Dr. Kay Scarpetta before Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis bring the mystery to life onscreen.The new audience will be compelled by the characters, crimes, and mysteries that are the trifecta of Patricias masterful storytelling and a warningthere WILL be BLOOD. Jamie Lee Curtis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Dr. Kay Scarpetta faces a bold, brilliant killer from her pastand soon realizes she may be his next targetin this nerve-jangling game of cat and mouse (People).Dr. Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner of Virginia and consultant for the FBI, is in the midst of a late-night autopsy at the morgue when the call comes: Gault, the sadistic psychopath who has eluded capture for years, has struck again.She and longtime FBI and police colleagues Benton Wesley and Captain Pete Marino fly to the eerie early-morning scene, where they immediately recognize Gaults grizzly handiwork. But no one seems to know his bald female victim, whose naked body has been propped up against a frozen fountain. It makes no sense that she apparently disrobed in the bitter cold without a struggle and walked barefoot over snow to her death.While Scarpetta sorts through the strange forensic evidence, Gault kills again. But the prey he ultimately seeks is Scarpetta, for it becomes increasingly apparent that he is as focused on her as she is on him. It may be possible that he kills to impress her, and that hes trying to get at her through her young niece, Lucy, who is the brains behind CAIN, the worldwide FBI computer network.Through what proves to be Scarpettas most frightening chase, she can almost sense the evil, electric presence of her nemesis. But when she draws close, he slips back into the darkness, waiting for the time when they at last meet. . . . Featuring a new Introduction by the author, this classic thriller reunited Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta with Temple Gault, the bold, brilliant killer from Scarpetta's past whose new murders are but a violent chain leading up to one kill--Scarpetta herself. Reissue. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. They were the chosen ones--and the ones to be the best. Never before had the United States given so select a group of fighting men such punishing preparation. Now they were heading for their ultimate test of skill and nerve and sacrifice, in a war unlike any they or their country had ever fought before.in a land that most of America still knew nothing about.Vietnam. The chosen ones are the ones who choose to be the best, and now the elite group of fighting men are heading for their ultimate test of skill in a land that America knows virtually nothing about, Vietnam. Reissue. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

soft cover, 80 pages, 7 x 10 inches, fine book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile easy reader.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cork and Fuzz are back for another sweet, funny, and relatable friendship story in the tenth book of this successful easy-to-read series.Cork is a short muskrat who likes to clean. Fuzz is a tall possum who would rather play than tidy. When Cork tells Fuzz to help with chores, Fuzz says, "You are not the boss of me!" Can the two friends find a way to have fun and clean up?The tenth book in this easy-to-read series is a gently funny story of two best friends who, whether messy or clean, always find a way to work together. "When Cork tries to boss Fuzz into helping him clean up, both friends learn how to work--and play--together"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. McCue, Lisa (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Morgie's favorite dino, T-Rex, is missing, and Morgie thinks that his best friend Billy may have taken it. Once again, Tomie dePaola has written a funny and easy-to-read story about two of the hardest words in the English language-"I'm sorry." Morgie accuses his best friend of taking his favorite dinosaur toy without asking, and then he finds that he must apologize. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. DePaola, Tomie (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. No collection is complete without the latest adorable additions to the ever-popular, always brimming with personality Mr. Men and Little Miss family. Over 150 million copies sold worldwide!Mr. Grumble complains about everythinguntil the day a wizard teaches him a lesson. Mr. Grumble complains about everything--until the day a wizard teaches him a lesson. Full-color illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hargreaves, Roger (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A collection of T.S. Eliots most important poems, including The Waste Land and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.T. S. Eliot is one of the most important and influential poets of the twentieth century. His unique and innovative evocations of the folly and poetry of humanity helped reshape modern literature, with poems such as The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, included here, and most notable, the title poem, The Waste Land, his groundbreaking masterpiece of postwar decay and redemption. Since its publication in 1922, The Waste Land has become one of the most widely studied modernist texts in English literature.Gathering together many of Eliot's major early poems, distinguished Harvard scholar and literary critic Helen Vendler presents an invaluable portrait of T. S. Eliot as a young poet and examines the artistry and craft that made him a Nobel laureate and one of the most significant voices in modern verse. A treasury of the most important early poems combines poetic elements from diverse sources with bits of popular culture and common speech to recreate the chaos of Europe in the aftermath of World War I. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

hard cover, stiff pages cut with a circle to show a clock with moveable hands, unpaged, 8 1/4 x 11 inches, very good + book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile board book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. You don't bring your rat to show-and-tell. You do mouth off to the class bully, but only when you're safe at home in bed. These are just some of the lessons to be learned in this hilarious collection of school poems-guaranteed to tickle any kid's funny bone! A collection of poems about school, including "Cafeteria Food," "Mrs. Hall's Instructions for the Class Picture," and "What I Tell the Bully.". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cork is a short muskrat who likes to collect shiny stones. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to collect shiny stones. Fuzz tries to collect a Ostone from a duck s nest and, in turn, the mama duck tries to collect him. Will Cork be able to save his friend? Cork, a short muskrat, likes to collect shiny stones. Fuzz, a tall possum, also likes to collect shiny stones. Fuzz tries to collect a stone from a duck's nest, and, in turn, the mama duck tries to collect him. Will Cork be able to save his friend? Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. McCue, Lisa (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mark Twain takes a hard look at the consequences of slavery in America in this classic satire.Set in a town on the Mississippi during the pre-Civil War era, Pudd'nhead Wilson tackles the seminal American issue of slavery in a tragicomedy of switched identities. What happens when a child born free and a child born a slave change places? The result is a biting social commentary with enduring relevance, and a good old-fashioned murder mystery. It also introduces one of Twain's favorite characters: Pudd'nhead Wilson, an intellectual with a penchant for amateur sleuthing. F.R. Leavis proclaimed this novel "the masterly work of a great writer."With an Introduction by Louis Budd Tackling the seminal American issue of slavery in an antebellum tragicomedy of switched identities between a freeborn child and a slave child, this classic offers a biting social commentary along with a good old-fashioned murder mystery. Revised reissue. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Time Warp Trio is staying home for once, and Joe's got a perfect way to keep The Book from getting lost. But when the guys find themselves stuck on top of the half-finished Brooklyn Bridge, they realize that Joe's foolproof Book Tracker wasn't so foolproof after all. Now the guys have to make their way through 1877 Brooklyn and find The Book before they un-invent the lightbulb, the phonograph and&150oh, no!&150baseball! When the boys end up on top of the half-finished Brooklyn Bridge in 1877, they've got to find The Book before they un-invent the light bulb, the phonograph, and--oh no!--baseball. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. McCauley, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. With librarians and teachers asking for more photographic nonfiction, Snail-Snaily-Snails is an informative and adorable book perfect for young readers.Snail-Snaily-Snails is a fun, informative book perfect for young readers!They're slimy, they're small, and they're slow. Some call them pests, and some call them a delicacy. What are they? Snails! Kids will learn all about these crawly creatures in this fact-and-photo-filled nonfiction reader. They're slimy, they're small, and they're slow. Some call them pests, and some call them a delicacy. What are they? Snails! Kids will learn all about these crawly creatures in this fact-and-photo-filled nonfiction reader. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This delightful new 8 x 8 in the PYRG-Smithsonian line goes to the National Zoo to answer the question: Who's looking after the animals?Who's Looking After the Zoo?How do you weigh a panda? Or check a sea lion's tooth? Or figure out why a llama is limping? These are just some of the many tasks veterinarians, technicians, and animal keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo are trained in. With full-color photos and lively, accessible text, this new title looks at the very busy "to do" list of zoo workers as they take care of their creatures large and small. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The 150th anniversary edition of Kipling's magical tales, drawn from stories told to him in his childhood.Aclassiccollection of fantastic tales from the author of The Jungle Books,in honor ofhis 150th birthday.Cats and kangaroos, crabs and camels, whales and jaguars, hedgehogs and leopards, magicians and little children, and many other beings are brought to life in an exotic Eastern landscape during "the High and Far-Off Times." Drawn from the wondrous tales told to Kipling as a child by his Indian nurses, Just So Stories creates the magical enchantment of the dawn of the world, when animals could talk and think like people. The laziness of the Camel, the curiosity of the Elephant's Child, the cleverness of the Hedgehog, the confusion of the Painted Jaguar, and all the rest of Kipling's delightful menagerie make Just So Stories unforgettable reading for generations to come.With Illustrations by the AuthorWith an Introduction by Avi and an Afterword by Shashi Deshpande Drawn from the wondrous tales told to Kipling as a child by his Indian nurses, "Just So Stories" creates the magical enchantment of the dawn of the world, when animals could talk and think like people. Features an Introduction by Newbery Medalist Avi. Revised reissue. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. It's movie night in the park!It's movie night in the park!Tiny and Eliot love summer. They play ball, swim, and go see a movie in the park. But when a cat appears onscreen during the film, Tiny doesn't know it isn't real. He barks and runs around, making a huge mess-and stealing the show! "It's movie night at the park. Tiny and his best friend bring a blanket and popcorn. But when the movie starts, it's Tiny who steals the show"--Page 4 of cover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Davis, Rich (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Kate has new skates. Now she can do spins and tricks like the skaters on TV. Or can she?Reader Level 2: Level 2 is for Progressing Readers who can read longer sentences with simple dialogue. These books offer pictures and context clues, in-depth plot development, and are available in both fiction and nonfiction books. Ever since she traded in her double-bladed skates for new "grown-up" figure skates. Kate's become a real klutz on ice. Does she need a miracle--or maybe just a little help from a pro? Full-color illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Soar to new heights with the story of the world's most famous female pilot, Amelia Earhart!Soar to new heights with the story of the world's most famous female pilot, Amelia Earhart!Even as a kid, Amelia Earhart was always looking for adventures. She had mud ball fights, explored caves, and even built a roller coaster in her backyard! And the adventures continued as she grew up. She took flying lessons and was soon performing stunts in the sky. Then she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! Still, she wanted to achieve more. So Amelia set out to fly around the world. She took off and made stops in several countries. But tragedy struck when she was unable to find the small island she needed to land on in the Pacific Ocean. Despite rescue efforts, she was never found. But Amelia Earhart is still remembered today as a daring explorer who loved to fly. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Tuya, Jez (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Being on the school Safety Patrol is a big responsibility: can the kids in Room 3B handle it? Now in paperback!Being on the school Safety Patrol is a big responsibility: can the kids in Room 3B handle it?Nearly every kid in Room 3B is trying to get picked for the South School Safety Patrol Squad-especially Harry. Harry wants a star badge just like his grandpa's, so he works extra hard to be the perfect student: hanging up his jacket neatly, organizing the crayons in rainbow order, and-his favorite part-cleaning up sticky noodles off the floor after lunch. But Doug thinks someone is taking the power of Safety Patrol too far, maybe even using it to cheat at the Spring Book Fair Raffle! This is Harry's chance to stop the horrible bully and prove that he deserves a special star. Can he do it?"Not many series reach the 20-year mark, but this one is still going strong."-Booklist on Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears "Nearly every kid in Room 3B is trying to get picked for the South School Safety Patrol Squad--especially Harry. Harry wants a star badge just like his grandpa's, so he works extra hard to be the perfect student: hanging up his jacket neatly, organizing the crayons in rainbow order, and--his favorite part--cleaning up sticky noodles off the floor after lunch. But Doug thinks someone is taking the power of Safety Patrol too far, maybe even using it to cheat at the Spring Book Fair Raffle! This is Harry's chance to stop the horrible bully and prove that he deserves a special star. Can he do it?"--Back cover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Wummer, Amy (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. It was only a game, but suddenly it seemed real. Best friends Mandy and Mimi are bored with all their old games. What a perfect time to play the Haunted House Game! After making paper spiders, mixing bat blood, and dressing up in spooky costumes, M and M are ready to scare the neighbors. But are they ready for whats awaiting them in the dark? A very easy chapter book with sprightly pictures and an enjoyable cast.Childhood Education Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hafner, Marilyn (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. It's time to pack your bags and get ready to move in this addition to Natasha Wing's best-selling series!It's time to pack your bags and get ready to move in this addition to Natasha Wing's best-selling series!It's the night before a little girl and her family move away! They pack everything they own into boxes, have a garage sale to sell anything that they don't need, and have a farewell party with all of their neighbors. Join her and her family as they move to a new home in this installment of the Night Before series, told in style of Clement C. Moore's classic tale. It's time to pack your bags and get ready to move in this addition to Natasha Wing's best-selling series! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Beauvois, Nathalie (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mr. Messy is in a pickle when Mr. Neat and Mr. Tidy come to call.Back to the Mr. Men & Little Miss microsite. Mr. Messy is in a pickle when Mr. Neat and Mr. Tidy come to call. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mr. Strong may be a bit too strong for his own good. But if you need a helping hand--he's your man! Mr. Strong does a lot of inadvertent damage, but sometimes manages to be helpful in his own way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …