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The Hour of the Star (Paperback)

Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M.,this brief,strange,and haunting tale is the story of Macabea,one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slums of Rio and eking out a poor living as a typist,Macabea loves movies,Coca-Colas,and her rat of a boyfriend; she would like to be like Marilyn Monroe,but she is ugly,underfed,sickly and unloved. Rodrigo recoils from her wretchedness,and yet he cannot avoid the realization that for all her outward misery,Macabea is inwardly free/She doesn't seem to k

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon, paperback

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To the Last Man: The Battle of the Alamo (Paperback)

Imagine being in the middle of the Texas rebellion at the Battle of the Alamo. The Texans were outnumbered more than 10 to 1,but they were ready to fight to the death for independence from Mexico. Lively language and historical illustrations help readers feel as if they are part of the fight. The text is clear where fact meets legend in this historical battle. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards.

The Landmark Arrian:The Campaigns of Alexander the Great Paperback – 15 Mar by James Romm

CAN DELIVER IF LOCAL Like new, unused copy of The Landmark Arrian:The Campaigns of Alexander the Great Paperback – 15 Mar by James Romm "During twelve years of continuous campaigns, Alexander conquered an empire that stretched from the shores of the Adriatic to the edge of modern India. Arrian's history of those conquests, the most reliable and detailed account to emerge from the ancient world, is a work that will fascinate readers interested in classical studies, the history of warfare, and the origins of East-West tensions that still simmer today in Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. Drawing on Ptolemy's memoirs and other sources that have not survived antiquity, Arrian's portrait of Alexander is unmatched for its accuracy and immediacy. Having served as a high Roman official with command of an army, Arrian had a unique perspective on Alexander, imbued with a level of understanding that only firsthand military experience can provide. In the richly illustrated and annotated style of the Landmark series, The Campaigns of Alexander, which features an engaging and eloquent new translation by Pamela Mensch, brings together some of the pre-eminent classics scholars at work today to create what is certain to be the definitive edition of this essential work of history. About the Author James Romm is Professor of Classics at Bard College. He has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. His books include The Edges of the Earth in Ancient Thought and the forthcoming Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire." Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

Golden Hour Presents The Magic Of The Wurlitzer - LP - 12" V

Golden Hour Presents The Magic Of The Wurlitzer - LP - 12" Vinyl Record [GH552] in very good condition slight scratch on side 2 see pictur Read More

Billie Piper: The Rollercoaster Life of Britain's Hottest Star (Paperback, ) Chris Stevens book

Billie Piper: The Rollercoaster Life of Britain's Hottest Star (Paperback, ) Chris Stevens book Unused. Never read. Overall Good Condition.

STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS THE HUNT FOR GRIEVOUS PAPERBACK BOOK EXCELLENT CONDITION AS NEW

STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS THE HUNT FOR GRIEVOUS PAPERBACK BOOK EXCELLENT CONDITION AS NEW

The Year of Jubilo: A Novel of the Civil War (Paperback)

On a spring day in Gawain Harper trudges toward his home in Cumberland,Mississippi,where three years earlier he had boarded a train carrying the latest enlistees in the Mississippi Infantry. Unmoved by the cause that motivated so many others,he had joined up only when Morgan Rhea’s father told Gawain that he would never wed his beloved Morgan unless he did his part in the war effort. Upon his return,he discovers post-war life is far from what he expected. Morgan has indeed waited for him,but

Leven Thumps and the Eyes of the Want (Paperback)

FOLLOW ME AND HURRY,THE WANT URGED. THE WORLD IS CHANGING AS WE SPEAK. The war to unite Foo and Reality is beginning! Humanity's only hope is Leven Thumps. Not only must Leven race across Foo to stop the whispered secret before the deadly truth is revealed,but he also must travel to the mysterious island of Lith. There abides the Want,the manic dream-master who can give Leven the gifts he needs against a foreboding army of rants and other Foo beings. If you are willing and h

The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham - paperback

The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham - paperback good second hand condition. light tanning to pages and crease to cover. Read More

The Victors: The Men of World War II Paperback

In excellent condition. tells the story of us troops from enlistment through to the end. Ad ID:

The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Paperback)

The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict traces not only the tangled and bitter history of the Arab-Jewish struggle from the early twentieth century to the present,including the death of Yasser Arafat and recent proposals for compromise and co-operation,it also illustrates the current moves towards finding peace,and the efforts to bring the horrors of the fighting to an end through negotiation and agreed boundaries. In 227 maps,the complete history of the conflict is revealed,includ

Spirit Woman: The Teachings of the Shields (Paperback)

Lynn V. Andrews takes the reader with her as she goes on inward journeys with the help of the Sisterhood of the Shields,and relates the stories of others. Join her as she is initiated into the Sisterhood and creates her own shield,which will show her the nature of her spiritual path (Spirit Woman). Follow her to the Yucatan,where the medicine wheel leads her,and she is faced with the terrifying reality of the butterfly tree (Jaguar Woman). Enter the Dreamtime with her,where s

At the Mouth of the Luckiest River (Paperback)

An Athabaskan boy's crippled foot may be a bad omen,but it may also be a sign that he is destined to be the next medicine man. How he defies the evil spirits and becomes a hero forms the basis of this true story set in 19th century Alaska.

Culture and the Problem of the Disciplines (Paperback)

What is the university's role in the production of cultural ideals? With increasingly interdisciplinary approaches being employed in scholarship,can we speak of discrete fields of study?The results of a collaborative research project by the Critical Theory Institute at the University of California,Irvine,this collection explores the role that scholars and universities play in shaping and defining culture,and how teaching and research institutions are changing in response to international movem

Satan Is Real: The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers (Paperback)

Get ready for one of America’s great untold stories: the true saga of the Louvin Brothers,a mid-century Southern gothic Cain and Abel and one of the greatest country duos of all time. TheLos Angeles Times called them “the most influential harmony team in the history of country music,” but Emmylou Harris may have hit closer to the heart of the matter,saying “there was something scary and washed in the blood about the sound of the Louvin Brothers.” For readers of Johnny Cash’s irresistible autobiog

The Octonauts and the Sea of Shade by Meomi (Paperback,

Octonauts paperback book. Excellent condition and like new except for a name written inside in the place where it says

Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix paperback book

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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year (Paperback)

In print and on-line,science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before. A multitude of astonishingly creative and gifted writers are boldly exploring the mythic past,the paranormal present,and the promises and perils of myriad alternate worlds and futures. There are almost too many new and intriguing stories published every year for any reader to be able to experience them all. So how to make sure you haven’t missed any future classics? Award-winning editor and anthologist Jonathan Str

The State of the Nation Paperback – 3 May by Jill Vincent

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The Great Charlie - The Story Of Charles Chaplin Paperback Good Condition

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The New Rulers of the World Paperback

John Pilger is one of the world's most renowned investigative journalists and documentary film-makers. In used excellent condition. Ad ID:

The Curious History of the Crossword (Paperback)

marks the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. Journalist Arthur Wynne had wanted to devise a new game for the back of the newspaper back in ,so he created a diamond grid and called it a “Word-Cross,” and thus the first crossword puzzle was born. Editor and crossword constructor Ben Tausig examines the curious history of the world’s most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Accompanied by 100 unique and challenging puzzles from the past 100 years,he examines the evo

The Way of the Dragon (Paperback)

Critics and fans alike can't get enough of the heroism,friendship and adventure in this fast-paced series full of ancient dangers and treasures untold. Hailed as having some of the most exciting fight sequences imaginable on paper,readers will be studying for their belts in between episodes. In this final volume,Japan is threatened with war and Jack Fletcher is facing his greatest battle yet. Samurai are taking sides and as the blood begins to flow,Jack's warrior

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