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Published by Brand: Simon Schuster, 2003
ISBN 10: 0671504398ISBN 13: 9780671504397
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Victor HugoLes MisÉrablesTranslated by Charles E. WilbourAbridged, edited and with an introduction by Paul BénichouPublished simultaneously in nine languages in 1862, Les MiséRables is a vast tapestry set against the chaos of post-Napoleonic France. A cast of hundreds is woven into the epic story of the ex-convict Jean Valjean and his valiant struggle to redeem himself. A potent social document of the poverty, ignorance, and brutality of man, Les MiséRables is also a rousing adventure and a passionate parable of love. Here, Victor Hugo displays his skills as a dramatist and poet, and shows his deeply felt compassion for all mankind.Pocket Books' Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. This edition of Les MiséRables contains the original introduction by Hugo scholar and Harvard professor Paul Bénichou, as well as his accomplished abridgment.
Published by Brand: Simon Schuster, 1988
ISBN 10: 0671626132ISBN 13: 9780671626136
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dirk Pitt's hunt for ancient Egyptian treasure is sidetracked when the White House is threatened by terrorists from Egypt and Mexico and a cruise ship carrying the presidents of Egypt and Mexico is hijacked.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster Children's Publishing, 1997
ISBN 10: 0689802188ISBN 13: 9780689802188
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Regan, Laura (illustrator). Several days after the birth of four wolf pups, they emerge form the dark den to meet their extended family and explore their surroundings, in this unique and intimate glimpse into the life of an elusive and misunderstood animal.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 2001
ISBN 10: 0684864878ISBN 13: 9780684864877
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. When his friend mysteriously vanishes while in Hawaii, Kinky Friedman, accompanied by Stephanie DuPont and V. I. Rambam, journey to Hawaii and embark on a dangerous adventure filled with ancient myths, sacrificial cults, totems, and taboos. 60,000 first printing.
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Published by Brand: Simon Schuster, 1978
ISBN 10: 0671227130ISBN 13: 9780671227135
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Offers medical advice on the mechanics of running, the sensual, mental, emotional, and spiritual joys of running, and methods of training for any sport.
Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1992
ISBN 10: 0671709763ISBN 13: 9780671709761
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A satire of star biographies shares the memories of Dame Edna and her encounters with the rich and famous.
Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1992
ISBN 10: 0671728415ISBN 13: 9780671728410
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Argues that recent developments in quantum physics, astronomy, and chaos theory have forced a reconsideration of the concepts of space, time, and matter.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1999
ISBN 10: 0684842866ISBN 13: 9780684842868
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A popular motivational speaker offers a new way of measuring intelligence that will enable people to apply their talents and gifts to everyday life and perform at a higher level as a result. 75,000 first printing. Tour.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster Audio, 2007
ISBN 10: 0743554450ISBN 13: 9780743554459
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Audio Book (CD). Condition: Good. AFTER MORE THAN TWO YEARS ON THE BESTSELLER LISTS, KHALED HOSSEINI RETURNS WITH A BEAUTIFUL, RIVETING, AND HAUNTING NOVEL OF ENORMOUS CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE.A Thousand Splendid Suns is a breathtaking story set against the volatile events of Afghanistan's last thirty years -- from the Soviet invasion to the reign of the Taliban to post-Taliban rebuilding -- that puts the violence, fear, hope and faith of this country in intimate, human terms. It is a tale of two generations of characters brought jarringly together by the tragic sweep of war, where personal lives -- the struggle to survive, raise a family, find happiness -- are inextricable from the history playing out around them.Propelled by the same storytelling instinct that made The Kite Runner a beloved classic, A Thousand Splendid Suns is at once a remarkable chronicle of three decades of Afghan history and a deeply moving account of family and friendship. It is a striking, heartwrenching novel of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love -- a stunning accomplishment.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743277139ISBN 13: 9780743277136
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A tour of the lucrative world of high-stakes sports betting reveals how a small coterie of professional gamblers became wealthy by beating the Vegas lines and exploiting the offshore betting circuit. By the author of The Man with the $100,000 Breasts. 100,000 first printing.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 2001
ISBN 10: 0684872137ISBN 13: 9780684872131
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. The Cold War was the first major conflict between superpowers in which victory and defeat were unambiguously determined without the firing of a shot. Without the shield of a strong, silent deterrent or the intellectual sword of espionage beneath the sea, that war could not have been won. John P. Craven was a key figure in the Cold War beneath the sea. As chief scientist of the Navy's Special Projects Office, which supervised the Polaris missile system, then later as head of the Deep Submergence Systems Project (DSSP) and the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle program (DSRV), both of which engaged in a variety of clandestine undersea projects, he was intimately involved with planning and executing America's submarine-based nuclear deterrence and submarine-based espionage activities during the height of the Cold War. Craven was considered so important by the Soviets that they assigned a full-time KGB agent to spy on him. Some of Craven's highly classified activities have been mentioned in such books as Blind Man's Bluff, but now he gives us his own insights into the deadly cat-and-mouse game that U.S. and Soviet forces played deep in the world's oceans. Craven tells riveting stories about the most treacherous years of the Cold War. In 1956 Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine and the backbone of the Polaris ballistic missile system, was only days or even hours from sinking due to structural damage of unknown origin. Craven led a team of experts to diagnose the structural flaw that could have sent the sub to the bottom of the ocean, taking the Navy's missile program with it. Craven offers insight into the rivalry between the advocates of deterrence (with whom he sided) and those military men and scientists, such as Edward Teller, who believed that the United States had to prepare to fight and win a nuclear conflict with the Soviet Union. He describes the argument that raged in the Navy over the reasons for the tragic loss of the submarine Thresher, and tells the astonishing story of the hunt for the rogue Soviet sub that became the model for The Hunt for Red October -- including the amazing discovery the Navy made when it eventually found the sunken sub. Craven takes readers inside the highly secret DSSP and DSRV programs, both of which offered crucial cover for sophisticated intelligence operations. Both programs performed important salvage operations in addition to their secret espionage activities, notably the recovery of a nuclear bomb off Palomares, Spain. He describes how the Navy's success at deep-sea recovery operations led to the takeover of the entire program by the CIA during the Nixon administration. A compelling tale of intrigue, both within our own government and between the U.S. and Soviet navies, The Silent War is an enthralling insider's account of how the submarine service kept the peace during the dangerous days of the Cold War.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1997
ISBN 10: 0684842718ISBN 13: 9780684842714
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A guide offers parents with Attention Deficit Disorder kids a plan that can take as little as ten minutes a day to unlock a child's visual memory and perceptions and improve academic performance. 100,000 first printing. Tour.
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Published by Brand: Simon Schuster, 1987
ISBN 10: 0671500678ISBN 13: 9780671500672
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Millions of readers worldwide have treasured the visionary brilliance of Carlos Castaneda, who first explore the world of the Yaqui Indian sorcerer in The Teachings of don Juan. Now, at last, don Juan returns in The Power of Silence -- wise, infuriating, capable or working miracles and playing practical jokes, but always seeking the wisdom of the warrior. The Power of Silence is Castaneda's most astonishing book to date -- a brilliant flash of knowledge that illuminates the far reaches of the human mind. Through don Juan's mesmerizing stories, the true meaning of sorcery and magic is finally revealed. Honed in the desert of Sonora, the visions of don Juan give us the vital secrets of belief and self-realization that are transcendental and valid for us all. It is Castaneda's unique genius to show us that all wisdom, strength, and power lie within ourselves -- unleashed with marvelous energy and imaginative force in the teachings of don Juan -- and in the writings of hi.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 1988
ISBN 10: 0671649639ISBN 13: 9780671649630
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. "We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said. "It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russia dance around us at night.And so it was. From a basket of old clothes, Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress and an apron of Aunt Natasha's become The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world.In strongly moving pictures that are as heartwarming as they are real, patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith. Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed.
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Published by Brand: Simon Schuster, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743298160ISBN 13: 9780743298162
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Published to coincide with the release of the Broadway musical, a portrait of the English author of the classic children's story traces her long life, the creation of her mysterious and beloved title character, and her tumultuous relationship with Walt Disney. 30,000 first printing.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 2003
ISBN 10: 0743235266ISBN 13: 9780743235266
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. An inspiring guide to unlocking one's creative potential provides a wealth of exercises, anecdotes, and advice that comprise evaluating one's creative history, stimulating oneself by becoming active, and making time for creative change. 100,000 first printing.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1995
ISBN 10: 0684801108ISBN 13: 9780684801100
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A traditional cookbook offers the simple pleasures of Shaker cooking, a fresh interpretation of Shaker interior design, and recipes that feature liberal use of herbs and take modern appliances into account, including Chicken in Cider, Sherried Mushrooms, and Granary Bread.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1992
ISBN 10: 0671725688ISBN 13: 9780671725686
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. "On April 20, 1986, the wheel came full circle for Vladimir Horowitz with an audible click, and he recognized it as such." So begins this definitive biography of the most electrifying piano virtuoso of our times, Vladimir Horowitz, describing his return to Russia after a sixty-one-year absence. From there, the book turns back to Horowitz's privileged and pampered childhood in Kiev, where he started to play the piano at the age of five. We then follow him through his tempestuous years at the Kiev Conservatory, which he entered before he was thirteen and where he was immediately at odds with all of his professors. He was already an individualist. We trace his development as an artist and his defection to Berlin in the turbulent aftermath of the Russian Revolution. We see him in Berlin and Paris, metamorphosed from a provincial to a colossus of the European stage. After his American debut in 1928 he becomes an awe-inspiring figure who is envied by musicians all over the world, exhibiting a kind of high-voltage playing that paralyzed audiences. Yet there was another side to him. There were times when he was invaded by demons, tortured by self-doubts. Author Harold C. Schonberg charts not only the course of Horowitz's many triumphs but also his mysterious withdrawals from the stage and other troubling aspects of the great pianist's life. This full portrait of Horowitz's life and music benefits particularly from hitherto unpublished anecdotes and information that derive from a series of taped interviews the author conducted with Horowitz toward the end of his life. Here is Horowitz the man, the musician, the icon, and even the raconteur. Through Schonberg's assessment of the special kind of genius that Horowitz brought to the piano and of his position among the other keyboard giants of his time, this biography is a panorama that takes in a good part of this century's piano world.
Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 2000
ISBN 10: 0743200799ISBN 13: 9780743200790
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Later Printing. Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race. He helped to launch Alan Shepard and John Glenn, then assumed the flight director's role in the Gemini program, which he guided to fruition. With his teammates, he accepted the challenge to carry out President John F. Kennedy's commitment to land a man on the Moon before the end of the 1960s.Kranz was flight director for both Apollo 11, the mission in which Neil Armstrong fulfilled President Kennedy's pledge, and Apollo 13. He headed the Tiger Team that had to figure out how to bring the three Apollo 13 astronauts safely back to Earth. (In the film Apollo 13, Kranz was played by the actor Ed Harris, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance.)In Failure Is Not an Option, Gene Kranz recounts these thrilling historic events and offers new information about the famous flights. What appeared as nearly flawless missions to the Moon were, in fact, a series of hair-raising near misses. When the space technology failed, as it sometimes did, the controllers' only recourse was to rely on their skills and those of their teammates. Kranz takes us inside Mission Control and introduces us to some of the whiz kids -- still in their twenties, only a few years out of college -- who had to figure it all out as they went along, creating a great and daring enterprise. He reveals behind-the-scenes details to demonstrate the leadership, discipline, trust, and teamwork that made the space program a success.Finally, Kranz reflects on what has happened to the space program and offers his own bold suggestions about what we ought to be doing in space now.This is a fascinating firsthand account written by a veteran mission controller of one of America's greatest achievements.
Published by Brand: Wanderer Books / Simon n Schuster, 1984
ISBN 10: 0671497251ISBN 13: 9780671497255
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Softcover. Condition: Good. The Hardy boys set out to investigate strange happenings at the Blackwing Mansion, which appears to be haunted, and in the process help their father uncover a ring of thieves.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2004
ISBN 10: 0689855613ISBN 13: 9780689855610
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Williams, Sam (illustrator). On Christmas Eve at Buttercup Cottage, Santa arrives with a sick reindeer and loads of presents still to deliver, so Little Red and her friends have to find a way to help.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 2005
ISBN 10: 0743264193ISBN 13: 9780743264198
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. An accessible history of Persian carpet making identifies elements of faith and symbolism that have inspired traditional weaves, explaining the carpet's role in the Middle Eastern economy and culture. By the author of The New Men. 40,000 first printing.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1980
ISBN 10: 0671242709ISBN 13: 9780671242701
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Chronicles the most notorious American murder cases from the transgressions of Bathsheba Spooner in 1778 to the mass murders of John Wayne Gacy in the late 1970s, profiling the perpetrators, victims, and investigators.
Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1974
ISBN 10: 0671216899ISBN 13: 9780671216894
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Book by Sidney aster.
Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster Children's Publishing, 2000
ISBN 10: 068982842XISBN 13: 9780689828423
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Tudor, Tasha (illustrator). First Edition. A collection of poems, stories, songs, letters, and miscellaneous facts describing various aspects of love.
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Published by Brand: Simon n Schuster, 1996
ISBN 10: 0684814102ISBN 13: 9780684814100
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. From one of the nation's foremost intelligence experts comes a far-ranging book that is destined to have a profound influence on the way we think about aptitude and intelligence. In Successful Intelligence, the award-winning scientist and Yale professor Robert J. Sternberg argues that the best predictors of success in the real world are creative and practical intelligence. Using original research conducted over decades, Sternberg shows why these specific mental skills (and not the academic thinking measured by IQ tests) are the key to achieving life's most important goals, whether in business, the professions, the arts, or other areas of endeavor.Successful intelligence, Sternberg maintains, differs from IQ (which involves academic achievement) or emotional intelligence (which involves the sort of thinking most relevant to personal relationships). It requires ability with three kinds of thinking: creative, practical, and analytic. People who possess successful intelligence are "smart" at achieving: they know how to make the most of what they do well and how to find ways to work around their limitations. Motivated, controlled, persevering, and independent, these are the people who know how to get ahead. And most heartening of all, Sternberg reveals, successful intelligence is measurable and can be developed.Filled with practical examples of the kinds of thinking skills that bring about action-oriented goals, Successful Intelligence is a book for everyone concerned with what it takes to get ahead - employers, parents, teachers, and especially all those who want to maximize their strengths and succeed.
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Published by Brand: Simon Schuster, 1974
ISBN 10: 0671216015ISBN 13: 9780671216016
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Printing. U. S. Politics, Current Events.
Published by Brand: Simon Schuster Children's Publishing, 1991
ISBN 10: 0671741640ISBN 13: 9780671741648
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Children's author, Yoshiko Uchida, describes growing up in Berkeley, California, as a Nisei, second generation Japanese American, and her family's internment in a Nevada concentration camp during World War II.
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Published by Brand: SIMON n SCHUSTER LTD, 1994
ISBN 10: 0671713272ISBN 13: 9780671713270
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Very good first edition hardcover in like, unclipped plastic-protected dustjacket.
Published by Brand: Simon Schuster, 1991
ISBN 10: 0671502484ISBN 13: 9780671502485
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Traces the history of the struggle for oil in the United States--the individuals involved, the impact of secret deals, the iron-willed tycoons, national strategies, gas lines, and oil gluts.
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