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AUTHOR |
SUBJECT |
SRP |
| New books for holiday season.
The Night Before Christmas Gift Box |
Illustrations by Mary Engelbreit. Clement Moore's famous poem. |
Englebreit's national best selling adaption of Moore's classic poem is now for the first time packaged in a beautiful box with an audio CD and a keepsake ornament. 40 pages |
$25.00 |
| Apple Tree Christmas: A Holiday Classic |
Trinka Hakes author and illustrator |
Originally published over 20 years ago, and out of print since 1998, this beloved Christmas tale comes to a new audience. Moving and nostalgic, and brought to life by glowing watercolor paintings, it reveals the joy of a very special present and the love that a father and daughter share. |
$16.95 |
| Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, up-to-date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages |
Thomas Holtz. Illustrated by Luis V. Rey |
Written specifically for young readers, this guide is packed with enough detail and insider information to satisfy even die-hard dinophiles. The text includes brief entries on more than 800 named species of Mesozoic dinosaurs, as well as chapters on the history of dinosaur discoveries, dinosaur biology and much more. Illustrations 427 pages. |
$35.00 |
| Dragonology: Pocket adventures (Ologies) |
Ernest Drake and various illustrators |
Tucked in an attractive slipcase, this quartet of pocket-sized Dragonology titles -- The Iceland Wyrm, The Dragon Star, The Dragon Dance, and The Winged Serpent, makes an ideal gift.. 160 pages |
$9.99 |
| YOU -- Staying Young |
Michael Roizen, MD and Mehmet Oz, MD |
New, just out, another in the series of healthy lifestyles. |
$25 |
| 100 Days in Photographs: pivotal events that changed the world |
Nick Yapp, Douglas Brinkley, Chris Johns |
To create this stunnning collection, Getty Images and National Geographic identified 100 days that represent defining moments of the past 150 years. Featuring scores of rare and unpublished photographs uncovered during its creation, this remarkable book provides new perspective on key events and personalities of the past. 319 pages |
$35.00 |
| Andrew Carnegie, a new biography |
David Nasaw |
Celebrated historian Nasaw, author of "The Chief: The Life of William Randolph Hearst," brings new life to the story of one of Americas most famous and successful businessmen and philanthropists, deftly placing Carnegie's life in a cultural and political context. 878 pages.
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$20.00 |
| Railroads Across North America |
Claude A. Wiatrowski |
From the fist steam powered locomotives of the early 19th century to the high speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nation's growth and industry. The book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures and all manner of memorabilia. |
$29.95 |
| 101st. Airborne: The Screaming Eagles of World War II |
Mark Bando |
Author and historian Bando specializes in the history of the 101st. Airborne. Here, he chronicles the legendary band of brothers in WWII in stirring words and pictures, from their historic landing in Normandy to the Allied victory in Europe. |
$40 |
| The Library of Congress World War II Companion |
David M. Kennedy, Margaret Wagner, Linda Barrett Osborne |
From the Library of Congress and Pulitzer Prize winning historian Kennedy comes this lavishly illustrated fascinating collection of essential information on WWII.. 200 photos and maps.
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$45.00 |
| Guadalcanal: The US Marines in World War II: A Pictorial Tribute |
Eric Hammel |
On August 7, 1942, the Marine Corps struck back against Japan on Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands. The victory of the 1st Marine Division, told here in pictures for the first time, ranks with the most heroic and enduring of military history.
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$34.95 |
| Ike: An American Hero |
Michael Korda |
In the first major single-volume biography of a unique American hero, the author presents a frank, ambitious and enthralling book that explores the life and times of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. |
$34.95 |
| The Art of Simple Food: Notes, lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution |
Alice Waters, Patricia Curtan |
Hailed as one of Americas most influential chefs, Waters shares the simple yet flavorful dishes that have made Chez Panisse a cannot miss stop on America's culinary road map. |
$35 |
| Christmas with Southern Living 2007 |
Amy Eggerton, Amelia Heying, Rebecca Brennan |
For a comprehensive reference on Christmas decorating, entertaining, cooking, gifts and wrapping, there's no more revered source than the authorities at Southern Living. This holiday volume includes more than 200 full color photos to delight and inspire. |
$29.95 |
| Christmas with Paula Deen: Recipes and Stories from My Favorite Holiday |
Paula Deen |
Food Network superstar and bestselling cookbook author Paula Deen shares her favorite Christmas memories and recipes in a heartwarming and festive book interspersed with cherished family photographs. |
$23.00 |
| The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps: The Best Crime Stories from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Vintage crime |
Otto Penzler |
Here are 45 of the best stories and major writers who ever appeared in celebrated pulps like Black Mask, Dime Detective and Detective Fiction Weekly. These are the classic tales that created the genre and gave birth to hard hitting detectives. |
$25.00 |
| Golf My Own Damn Way: A Real Guy's Guide to Chopping Ten Strokes Off Your Score |
John Daly |
This is a different golf instructional book, as only John Daly can tell it. Funny, irreverent, and crude, this book is perfect for the everyday golfer looking to improve his or her game or non-golfers looking for a laugh.
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$15.95 |
| The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told: 100 tales from history to astonish, bewilder and stupefy |
Rick Beyer |
Historical storyteller Beyer is back with another collection of fascinating, little known stories from history--100 tales about presidents and the White House to astonish, bewilder and stupefy. 100 photos |
$18.95 |
| Dragonology: Field Guide to Dragons with other (Ologies) |
Dugald Steer |
An invaluable guide for new dragon owners, this resource includes tips on how to sing dragon lullabies, learn emergency calming techniques, survive housebreaking, and more. Includes a section where dragonologists can keep a record of their previous baby dragons firsts and favorites. |
$24.99 |
| Punk Farm on tour |
Jarrett Krosoczka |
The beloved animals from "Punk Farm" are getting ready to rock across America, as they set out on a punk farm tour. Only, their beat-up old tour van is threatening to ruin their plans. Can the wheels on the van go round and round all the way from Maine to Colorado? |
$15.99 |
| Biblica: The Bible Atlas: A Social and Historical Journey Through the Lands of the Bible |
Prof. Barry J. Beitzel |
Heralded as the most authoritative and up to date atlas of the Bible now available, the book places the biblical narrative and its peoples in their historical, cultural, social and geographic contexts, and incorporates the most recent archaeological fundings and research. Features more than 650 full color paintings, drawings, etchings, and photographs plus 125 full color maps of the region |
$50 |
| Do You Believe? Conversations on God and Religion |
Antonio Monda |
A provocative series of conversations on God, religion and faith with some of the preeminent voices in American culture, this work raises important questions about the place of religion in the modern world.
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$12.95 |
| Rachael Ray: Just in Time: All new 30 minute meals |
Rachael Ray |
Ray shares extra easy recipes that take 15 minutes, offers a heaping helping of 30 minute meals, and provides a tempting selection of double duty dinners--recipes that are prepared once, served twice, and taste so different no one will be the wiser. |
$19.95 |
| The Sound of Music Companion |
Laurence Masion. Forward by Andrew Lloyd Webber |
The definitive, authorized history of the world's most beloved musical, "The Sound of Music," is packed with rare full-color illustrations and little known facts, its evolution from stage to screen, and the composers, writers and performers who brought the show to immortal life. |
$40 |
| World Atlas |
DK Publishing |
Spanning more than 20,000 years, this fascinating portrait of world history takes readers on a compelling journey into the rise and fall of empires, the birth of nations, the development of commerce, culture, language and religion. |
$50 |
