Unforgettable Books
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Sovereign: A Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery: A Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery
The third novel in the Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery series--the inspiration for the Hulu original series Shardlake! C. J . Sansom has garnered a wider audience and increased critical praise with each new novel published. His first book in the Matthew Shardlake series, Dissolution, was selected by P. D. James in The Wall Street Journal as one of her top five all-time favorite books. Now in Sovereign, Shardlake faces the most terrifying threat in the age of Tudor England: imprisonment in the Tower of London. Shardlake and his loyal assistant, Jack Barak, find themselves embroiled in royal intrigue when a plot against King Henry VIII is uncovered in York and a dangerous conspirator they've been charged with transporting to London is connected to the death of a local glazer. Awarded the CWA Diamond Dagger - the highest honor in British crime writing
$32.00
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Spasm
From the "master of the medical thriller" (The New York Times), Robin Cook, fan favorites Jack and Laurie return in another fast-paced spine chiller about a deadly bioweapon that could disrupt the world order as we know it. "Masterful . . . Robin Cook is at the top of his game." -#1 NYT bestselling author FREIDA MCFADDEN When Laurie Montgomery temporarily steps down from her position as Chief Medical Examiner, she and Jack find themselves uncharacteristically free for a couple of weeks. And the timing couldn't be better when they receive a call from Jack's former medical school classmate, Robert Neilson, who is the sole family practitioner in Essex Falls, an idyllic town tucked away in New York State's Adirondack Mountains. Serving also as the Hamilton County coroner, Dr. Neilson is in over his head trying to explain the sudden death of a young, healthy pest control worker on top of an outbreak of rapidly progressive Alzheimer's-like cases, and he pleads with Jack and Laurie to come lend a professional hand. Unable to resist a good mystery and a vacation in one, Laurie and Jack agree to help and head upstate. Essex Falls is beautiful enough and their accommodations are even better than they imagined. But they soon learn the town has suffered a major economic and social setback, which has shaken its residents to their cores. When the body of the pest control worker disappears without a trace just prior to an autopsy, Jack's penchant for solving forensic conundrums launches him into a full-scale investigation that uncovers the most frightening modus operandi of his career so far.
$32.00
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Specs: The Comprehensive Foodservice Purchasing and Specification Manual (Revised): The Comprehensive Foodservice Purchasing and Specification Manual
A ready resource of the standards by which foods are measured, purchased, and inspected SPECS: The Foodservice and Purchasing Specification Manual is a must-have reference manual for the standards by which food is measured, specified for purchase, and inspected upon delivery to ensure that the foodservice operation is getting the value it is paying for. This new Student Edition is brimming with information on purchasing policies, foods, quality controls, and storage and handling procedures. Now in a handy, accessible format, it helps students and professionals ensure successful purchasing through quality control by covering: The development of a purchasing system, complete with sample forms for bids, ordering, receiving, and issuing * Quality controls and federal regulations * Storage and handling procedures * How to differentiate between "high" and "low" quality products * Purchasing policies and information guaranteed to save time and money * The diet-conscious culture, including religious dietary laws, reading nutritional labels, increasing food awareness, and how it affects consumer eating habits * The theory behind specifications: Why do we need specifications? Who develops them? Who uses them?
$311.95
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Spectacular Things: Reese's Book Club
REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK - Two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true in this "epic story" (Reese Witherspoon) from New York Times bestselling author Beck Dorey-Stein. What would you give up for the person you love most? What would you expect in return? Mia and Cricket have always been close. The gifted daughters of a young single mother, the "Lowe girls" are well-known in the small Maine town they call home. Each sister has a role to fill: The responsible and academically minded Mia assumes the position of caregiver far too young, while Cricket, a bouncing ball of energy and talent, seems born for soccer stardom. But the cost of achieving athletic greatness comes at a steep price. As Mia and Cricket grow up, they must grapple with the legacy of their mother's secret past while navigating their own precarious future. Can Mia allow herself to fall in love at the risk of repeating a terrible history? Will Cricket's relentless chase of a lifelong goal drive her sister away? When does loyalty become self-sabotage? A sharply observed and tender portrait of sisters, love, and ambition, Spectacular Things is a sweeping story about the impossible choices we're forced to make in pursuit of our dreams.
$29.00
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Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection
A perennial favorite returns to print in this sumptuous volume celebrating six decades of automotive design genius, from Bugatti to Bentley, Alfa Romeo to Aston Martin, Mercedes to McLarenBugatti and Bentley, Alfa and Aston, Mercedes and McLaren--these are not merely cars, they are some of the most exquisite automobiles ever assembled, all collected by trendsetting designer Ralph Lauren. This breathtaking volume features 29 of these wonders--from such unparalleled masterpieces as the 1938 Alfa Romeo Mille Miglia and the 1938 Bugatti Atlantic Coupe to marvels by Jaguar, Ferrari, Porsche and even a Ford "Woody." Each of these vehicles is lovingly photographed and presented with authoritative elegance. Complementing the images are sketches of these and other cars--rarely seen drawings that give insight into the conceptual and development stages of the automobiles.Long out of stock, this fan favorite finally returns to print, staying true to its original format and content. With over 160 color images by photographer Michael Furman, plus an interview with Ralph Lauren--who discusses the links between the cars and his overall design philosophy--this book will delight both the rampant car enthusiast and aficionados of great design in any form.
$65.00
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Spies and Other Gods
Spies and Other Gods by James Wolff Spies and Other Gods by James Wolff is a sharp, intelligent espionage thriller that plunges readers into a world of international assassinations, intelligence scandals, and dangerous secrets. Written by a former British intelligence officer, this sophisticated spy novel follows a whistleblower's explosive revelations, a string of murders targeting Iranian dissidents across Europe, and a relentless investigation that threatens to expose the highest levels of the intelligence establishment. Combining authentic tradecraft, political intrigue, dark humor, and high-stakes suspense, Spies and Other Gods is perfect for readers who enjoy modern espionage fiction with the wit of Mick Herron and the realism of John le Carré. Genre: FictionSubgenre: Espionage Thriller, Political Thriller, International SuspenseLength: 272 Pages Pace: Medium-FastTone: Suspenseful, Intelligent, Darkly Humorous, IntricateThemes: Espionage, Government Secrecy, Whistleblowing, Assassination, Betrayal, Moral AmbiguitySetting: London, Birmingham, Paris, Lausanne, and locations across Europe Perfect For: • Fans of sophisticated British spy fiction• Readers who enjoy realistic intelligence tradecraft• Admirers of Mick Herron and John le Carré-style intrigue• Readers seeking character-driven political suspense• Fans of international espionage and government conspiracies Similar Authors: • Mick Herron• John le Carré• Charles Cumming• Daniel Silva• Olen Steinhauer
$27.00
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Spike, the Mixed-Up Monster
Meet Spike, a lovable monster--and a real-life salamander--who's looking for friends in this lively picture book that includes Spanish vocabulary. Spike is a scary-looking salamander who keeps trying to frighten other animals--until he finds that using fear is not the best way to make friends. And since Spike lives in Mexico (he is an endangered species called the axolotl), this story is peppered with easy-to-understand Spanish words. In addition to a charming tale of friendship, this picture book contains nonfiction information about the axolotl and a Spanish/English glossary.
$19.99
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Spook Who Sat by the Door
An explosive, award-winning novel, The Spook Who Sat by the Door is a 50-year-young classic that provides commentary on the racial inequities in the US in the late 1960s - and today. Continuously available in print since 1968, this novel has become embedded in progressive anti-racist culture with wide circulation of the book and hotly debated film. A literary classic, The Spook Who Sat by the Door is a strong comment on entrenched racial inequities in the United States in the late 1960s. With its focus on the "militancy" that characterized the Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s, this is the story of one man's reaction to ruling-class hypocrisy in ways that make the novel autobiographical and personal. As a tale of a reaction to the forces of oppression, this book is universal.Dan Freeman, the "spook who sat by the door," is enlisted in the CIA's elitist espionage program. Upon mastering agency tactics, however, he drops out to train young Black Chicagoans to combat racism as "Freedom Fighters" in this explosive novel.
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Sporty One
An intimate memoir from international pop star Melanie Chisholm--better known as Mel C. or Sporty Spice--chronicling her trajectory from small-town girl to overnight icon as part of the Spice Girls. 25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a girl band that began after five women answered an ad in the paper, released their first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that moment and, almost overnight, Melanie Chisholm went from small town girl to Sporty Spice, part of one of the biggest music groups in history. Beginning in her bedroom in the north-west of England dreaming of performing on stage, THE SPORTY ONE follows the meteoric rise of the Melanie and The Spice Girls, from the incredible highs of becoming one of the world's most recognizable popstars - playing at Wembley, conquering the BRITs, closing the Olympics - to the difficult lows. For the first time ever, Melanie talks about the pressures of fame, the shaming and bullying she experienced, the struggles she has had with her body image and mental health, and the difficulty of finding yourself when the whole world knows your name. THE SPORTY ONE is an incredible story of resilience, hope and how you can find your power.
$41.00
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Sprachliche Asymmetrien Von Diskursmetaphern Der Dunkelheit Im Literarischen Kontext: Eine Kontrastive Studie Anhand Daniel Kehlmanns Ich Und Kaminski: Eine Kontrastive Studie Anhand Daniel Kehlmanns Ich Und Kaminski Und Seiner Ungarischen Übersetzung
Die Asymmetrie als sprachliches und nicht-sprachliches Phänomen beschäftigt den Menschen bereits seit der Antike. In der Sprachwissenschaft ist sie ein gern und oft verwendeter Begriff zur Beschreibung ungleicher sprachlicher Phänomene in der kontrastiven Linguistik, Gesprächsforschung, Semiotik, Grammatik, Übersetzungswissenschaft etc. Diese Studie widmet sich ebenfalls dem Phänomen "Asymmetrie", aber aus der Perspektive kognitiver Diskursmetaphern des Diskurskonzeptes Dunkelheit in einem Korpus aus der deutschen Gegenwartsliteratur. Sie führt eine interdisziplinäre Untersuchung im Gebiet der kognitiven Linguistik, Diskurslinguistik, Übersetzungswissenschaft, kontrastiven Linguistik und Literaturwissenschaft durch. Die herausgearbeiteten Asymmetrien beschreiben semantische/lexikalische und grammatische Ungleichheiten zwischen kognitiver Diskursmetaphern des Konzeptes Dunkelheit in Bezug auf die Diskurssprachen Deutsch und Ungarisch. Die Arbeit versucht mit der Durchführung der Untersuchung gleichzeitig eine Brücke zwischen den oben genannten Disziplinen zu erschaffen.
$114.99
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St. Joseph and His World
He is a man of many titles. Head of the Holy Family. Spouse of the Blessed Virgin. Guardian of Our Lord. Terror of Demons. Though he is only briefly mentioned in the Bible, and never once has a quote attributed to him. St. Joseph is likely the best-known " silent" character in all of history, but theologians have spent centuries contemplating him. In St. Joseph and His World, author Mike Aquilina skillfully paints a portrait of St. Joseph by contrasting him with someone who affected his life in many ways-- King Herod the Great. Aquilina invites readers into the life of St. Joseph-- an heir of David with quiet beginnings, anticipating the promised Messiah. Conversely, he reveals Herod for who he was- a sociopathic warlord, prone to wicked jealousy and paranoia. Drawing on modern and archaeological texts, Aquilina sheds light on a remarkable number of mysteries in the life of this revered saint. Was Joseph the decrepit old man he is often depicted as in art? Did the residents of Nazareth expect the Messiah to be one of their own? What did Joseph's education and job training entail? Why would he contemplate divorcing Mary after the angel Gabriel's visit? Was the flight to Egypt meticulously executed, or hastily carried out? What did the Holy Family do during the memorable trip to Jerusalem when Jesus was found in the Temple? Josephologists across the centuries have contemplated the life and character of the Angelic Man. In this definitive work, Mike Aquilina takes the brilliantly uncomplicated approach that, by familiarizing ourselves with St. Joseph's world: his hometown, his trade, and his faith, we can draw closer to him and ultimately, draw closer to Christ.
$19.95
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Stacking Wooden Train
Wheeled train cars provide the bases for this wooden stacking train. Featuring fifteen colorful pieces that slide onto sturdy pegs, the train can be configured over and over again. More than seventeen inches long when the cars are hooked together!
$24.99
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