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Penguin Reads Cozy Socks - Small
Penguin Reads Cozy Socks Our gift to your feet! Cooler days and longer nights mean more time to curl up with a book. To keep you even cozier, we made these Penguin Reads cozy socks. Heavier and softer than our everyday socks, they will keep your toes toasty as you enjoy book after book. Just add hot cocoa. Product Details Unisex 97% polyester, 3% spandex Size & Fit Small: Shoe Sizes: 5.5-9/Sock: 9-11Large: Shoe Sizes: 8.5-12/Sock: 10-13
$15.00
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Penman of the Founding: A Biography of John Dickinson: A Biography of John Dickinson
Why is it that so many Americans have not heard of John Dickinson? John Dickinson of Pennsylvania and Delaware was an early leader of the resistance to British rule in the American colonies. In fact, to many, he was the most prominent figure in the struggle for independence, though his Quaker-influenced opposition to violence kept him from signing one of its most famous documents in July 1776. Still, Dickinson, one of the wealthiest men in the colonies, did more to promote the cause behind it than almost anyone else, not only as the lead draftsman in all the national Congresses, but in his popular writing. His hugely influential Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania educated colonists about their rights and instructed them in how to defend those rights in non-violent ways. In essence he taught the colonists to think of themselves as Americans, united in a common cause. Despite his refusal to sign the Declaration of Independence, he continued to serve the nation in a number of capacities--in Congress, as governor of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as president of the Annapolis Convention, as delegate to the Federal Convention, and as president of the Delaware constitutional convention. Because of his close association with Quakerism, he also took stances unlike any other major figure of his day, making him among the first to advocate civil disobedience as a form of protest, freeing his slaves and embracing abolitionism, advocating rights for women, Indians, prisoners, and the poor. He nonetheless volunteered for active service in the Delaware militia during the War of Independence. Despite the key part he played in the country's founding, few Americans today have heard of John Dickinson. Early chroniclers and historians, seeking to create a patriotic narrative and taking their cues from his political enemies, cast him as a coward and Loyalist for not signing the Declaration. Many later historians have simply accepted and echoed this distorted and dismissive view. Jane Calvert's fascinating, authoritative, and accessible biography, the first complete account of Dickinson's life and work, restores him to a place of prominence in the nation's formative years.
$35.00
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People Like Us
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR--Time--Atlanta Journal-Constitution--Star Tribune (Minneapolis)--Library Journal--Kirkus Longlisted for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionFinalist for the Willie Morris Awards for Southern FictionFinalist for the BookTube Prize for FictionOne of TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2025One of USA Today's 15 Books You Should Read This SummerOne of Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Hot New Summer ReadsOne of People's Most Anticipated Summer BooksOne of Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025A Late Show Book Club pick The riveting novel by the author of the National Book Award winner and bestseller Hell of a Book In People Like Us, two Black writers are trying to find peace and belonging in a world riven with violence. One is on a global book tour after winning a big prize; the other is set to speak at a school that has suffered a tragedy. And as the authors' storylines merge, truths and antics abound in equal measure: from tiny French cars and melancholy winter hotel rooms, from humble family land to the wealthiest estates, this book asks us to witness people and their dreams enduring against all odds. You will meet larger-than-life characters who deliver very real takes on our world. They experience deep loss and longing; they are also buoyed by riotous humor and share the deepest love. It is the latest creation of a writer whose work will leave you breathless, filled with joy for life, and changed forever by characters who are people like us.
$30.00
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People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People: And Other Wisdom: And Other Wisdom
Perfect for home cooks, Julia fans, and anyone who simply loves to eat and drink--a delightful collection of the beloved chef and bestselling author's words of wisdom on love, life, and, of course, food. "If you're afraid of butter, use cream." So decrees Julia Child, the legendary culinary authority and cookbook author who taught America how to cook--and how to eat. This delightful volume of quotations compiles some of Julia's most memorable lines on eating--"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook"--on drinking, on life--"I think every woman should have a blowtorch"--on love, travel, France, and much more.
$18.95
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess
In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?Rick Riordan's newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of gods and monsters, and many other delightful tricks and treats. Percy Jackson, now a high school senior, needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods in order to get into New Rome University. He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymede's chalice. Now the goddess Hecate has offered Percy another "opportunity"--all he has to do is pet sit her polecat, Gale, and mastiff, Hecuba, over Halloween week while she is away. Piece of cake, right? Percy, Annabeth, and Grover settle into Hecate's seemingly endless mansion and start getting acquainted with the fussy, terrifying animals. The trio has been warned not to touch anything, but while Percy and Annabeth are out at school, Grover can't resist drinking a strawberry-flavored potion in the laboratory. It turns him into a giant frenzied goat, and after he rampages through the house, damaging everything in sight, and passes out, Gale and Hecuba escape. Now the friends have to find Hecate's pets and somehow restore the house, all before Hecate gets back on Saturday. It's going to take luck, demigod wiles, and some old and new friends to hunt down the animals and set things right again.
$19.99
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Perfect Eloquence: An Appreciation of Vin Scully: An Appreciation of Vin Scully
Named aBest Sports Book of 2024 Pick by Sports Illustrated When Vin Scully passed away in 2022, the city of Los Angeles lost its soundtrack. If you were able to deliver a eulogy for him, what might it include? What impact did he have on you? What do you carry forward from his legacy? Sixty-seven essayists--one representing each season of his career calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1950 through 2016--reflect on the ways his professional and private life influenced them. The contributions include a range of stories and remembrances from those who knew and followed him. The consensus of the contributions is that Scully's actions spoke louder than his well-recognized words. This collection includes fellow broadcasters as well as historians, players, journalists, celebrities, and others connected to the game of baseball, with each piece introduced by sports journalist Tom Hoffarth. Readers can consider Scully's life through common themes: his sincerity, his humility, his professionalism, his passion for his faith, his devotion to his family, his insistence on remembering and giving context to important moments in the history of not just the game but the world in general, all wrapped up in a gift for weaving storytelling with accurate reporting, fellowship with performance art, humor, and connection.
$34.95
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Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking of Intelligent Systems (2009)
To design and develop capable, dependable, and affordable intelligent systems, their performance must be measurable. Scienti?c methodologies for standardization and benchmarking are crucial for quantitatively evaluating the performance of eme- ing robotic and intelligent systems' technologies. There is currently no accepted standard for quantitatively measuring the performance of these systems against user-de?ned requirements; and furthermore, there is no consensus on what obj- tive evaluation procedures need to be followed to understand the performance of these systems. The lack of reproducible and repeatable test methods has precluded researchers working towards a common goal from exchanging and communic- ing results, inter-comparing system performance, and leveraging previous work that could otherwise avoid duplication and expedite technology transfer. Currently, this lack of cohesion in the community hinders progress in many domains, such as m- ufacturing, service, healthcare, and security. By providing the research community with access to standardized tools, reference data sets, and open source libraries of solutions, researchers and consumers will be able to evaluate the cost and be- ?ts associated with intelligent systems and associated technologies. In this vein, the edited book volume addresses performance evaluation and metrics for intel- gent systems, in general, while emphasizing the need and solutions for standardized methods. To the knowledge of the editors, there is not a single book on the market that is solely dedicated to the subject of performance evaluation and benchmarking of intelligent systems.
$169.99
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Perils, Pastimes, And Pleasures Of An Emigrant In Australia, Vancouver's Island, And California (1849)
Perils, Pastimes, And Pleasures Of An Emigrant In Australia, Vancouver�������s Island, And California (1849) is a memoir written by James Ward, a British emigrant who traveled to Australia, Vancouver�������s Island, and California in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and adventures during his journey, including the challenges and dangers he faced while traveling, such as shipwrecks, storms, and encounters with indigenous peoples.Ward's memoir also offers a fascinating look at the social and cultural aspects of life in these regions during the mid-19th century. He describes the various pastimes and pleasures he enjoyed during his travels, such as hunting, fishing, and exploring the natural landscapes of these regions.Overall, Perils, Pastimes, And Pleasures Of An Emigrant In Australia, Vancouver�������s Island, And California (1849) is a vivid and engaging memoir that provides a unique insight into the experiences of a 19th-century emigrant and the cultures and landscapes he encountered on his journey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
$51.95
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Perpetua of Carthage: Portrait of a Third-Century Martyr: Portrait of a Third-Century Martyr
This is a study of the life and times of Saint Perpetua, Saint Felicity and their companions, all martyred at Carthage in A.D. 203. Unlike most early Christian saints, whose lives are often shrouded in legend and myth, Perpetua left an authentic prison diary, later completed by an anonymous eyewitness to her execution, that is now considered a classic of Christian, Latin and feminist literature. Perpetua was also unusual in that she was wealthy, educated, married, and a young mother. The book includes the first English translations of French archaeological scholarship covering the discovery of the martyrs' tombs.
$39.95
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Personal- Und Organisationsentwicklung Bei der Internationalisierung Von Industriellen Dienstleistungen (2009)
Die Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung bei der Internationalisierung von industriellen Dienstleistungen erfordert die Abkehr von rein produktbezogenen Strategien hin zu Geschäftsstrategien, bei denen das technische Produkt Bestandteil einer integrierten Problemlösung ist. Hierzu sollen durch eine Typisierung von industriellen Dienstleistungen Konzepte vorgestellt werden, die eine Neuordnung der organisatorischen Abläufe durch eine vernetzte Zusammenarbeit in bzw. zwischen Unternehmen ermöglicht. Durch eine Neuausrichtung eines Unternehmens können Wettbewerbsvorteile erzielt werden, die neben der Effektivität und Effizienz seiner Mitarbeiter sowie dessen Organisationsstrukturen von der Fähigkeit abhängen, schnell auf notwendige Veränderungen zu reagieren. Erforderlich sind dabei beteiligungsorientierte Organisationskonzepte, um so durch inner- aber auch überbetrieblicher Zusammenarbeit die Basis zur Entwicklung innovativer Dienstleistungen zu schaffen.
$119.99
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Pestilence: A Bioterrorism FBI Thriller (Jack Randall Book 2): A Bioterrorism FBI Thriller (Jack Randall Book 2)
The bombing of an American Embassy in Africa pulls Special Agent Jack Randall out of his current doghouse status with the FBI and sends him on the trail of one of the world's most wanted terrorists. While sifting through the debris, his team discovers a mysterious shipment of medications. Medications they soon discover that are valuable enough to kill for.Jack is forced to embark on two missions, catching the terrorist responsible for the bombing and discovering the source of the medications. The trail leads him from the deserts of Africa, to the Centers for Disease Control, and on to the higher offices of the United States Government. As the team uncovers the true nature and purpose of the medications, Jack is faced with a decades-old plot involving secret treaties, biological warfare, and deadly plagues.
$38.99
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Pete the Cat Backpack Pull
Kids of all ages love Pete the Cat Accessories. Clip on the Pete the Cat Backpack Pull for fun on the go.
$12.00
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