Unforgettable Books
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Business of Bioscience: What Goes Into Making a Biotechnology Product (2009)
My journey into this fascinating field of biotechnology started about 26 years ago at a small biotechnology company in South San Francisco called Genentech. I was very fortunate to work for the company that begat the biotech industry during its formative years. This experience established a solid foundation from which I could grow in both the science and business of biotechnology. After my fourth year of working on Oyster Point Boulevard, a close friend and colleague left Genentech to join a start-up biotechnology company. Later, he approached me to leave and join him in of all places - Oklahoma. He persisted for at least a year before I seriously considered his proposal. After listening to their plans, the opportunity suddenly became more and more intriguing. Finally, I took the plunge and joined this ent- preneurial team in cofounding and growing a start-up biotechnology company. Making that fateful decision to leave the security of a larger company was extremely difficult, but it turned out to be the beginning of an entrepreneurial career that forever changed how I viewed the biotechnology industry. Since that time, I have been fortunate to have cofounded two other biotechnology com- nies and even participated in taking one of them public. During my career in these start-ups, I held a variety of positions, from directing the science, operations, regulatory, and marketing components, to subsequently becoming CEO.
$204.99 $199.99
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Cadottes: A Fur Trade Family on Lake Superior
The Great Lakes fur trade spanned two centuries and thousands of miles, but the story of one particular family, the Cadottes, illuminates the history of trade and trapping while exploring under-researched stories of French-Ojibwe political, social, and economic relations. Multiple generations of Cadottes were involved in the trade, usually working as interpreters and peacemakers, as the region passed from French to British to American control. Focusing on the years 1760 to 1840--the heyday of the Great Lakes fur trade--Robert Silbernagel delves into the lives of the Cadottes, with particular emphasis on the Ojibwe-French Canadian Michel Cadotte and his Ojibwe wife, Equaysayway, who were traders and regional leaders on Madeline Island for nearly forty years. In The Cadottes: A Fur Trade Family on Lake Superior, Silbernagel deepens our understanding of this era with stories of resilient, remarkable people.
$31.95 $26.95
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Calico (Main -)
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg, comes an explosive, page-turning investigative thriller - with a mind-blowing twist. There's a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert . . . The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away. But it's the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge . . . and a shot at redemption. Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for a second chance. His fate, all those years ago, and hers today are linked when Beth investigates an old skeleton dug up in a shallow, sandy grave . . . and also tries to identify a vagrant run-over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm. Every disturbing clue she finds, every shocking discovery she makes, force Beth to confront her own troubled past . . . and a past that's not her own . . . until it all smashes together in a revelation that could change the world.
$43.99 $38.99
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California: Dream State: Stylish Living from Canyon to Coast
From the editors of C Magazine comes this beautifully curated collection of luxurious California dream destinations and experiences, stunningly photographed and vividly immersive. For two decades, C Magazine California Style & Culture has been a trendsetter in luxury, showcasing the best of California's desirable lifestyle. The publication features a range of refined destinations, from art-filled desert exhibits to sophisticated vineyards, unique homes, fashion editorials, and exclusive interviews with Hollywood icons, art world pioneers, and social influencers solidifying California's reputation as a creative epicenter of culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship. This celebratory book is divided into seven sections (Canyon, Coast, Valley, City, Desert, Country, and Garden) that spotlight the magnificent natural beauty and diversity of the Golden State. Each chapter is illustrated with stunning photography of a myriad of changing landscapes, lavish images of hidden gems and must-see spots, from Lotusland's lush gardens in Montecito to the serene seaside of Catalina Island, to a rare geodesic dome residence deep in Topanga Canyon, and entrepreneur Eva Chow's museum-like mansion in Los Angeles. Sun-drenched fashion editorials feature cultural influencers such as Hollywood stars Zoe Saldaña, Sarah Paulson, Adria Arjona, Jeff Goldblum Aaron Taylor-Johnson, world-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton, supermodel Cindy Crawford, artist Doug Aitken, and Los Angeles-based fashion designer Rosetta Getty. Whether you're planning an upscale getaway or simply looking to draw inspiration from the Golden State's most stylish residents, this book offers something for every reader.
$80.00 $75.00
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Camino Ghosts
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Will an ancient curse darken the skies over Camino Island? Bruce Cable and Mercer Mann are about to find out. Look for John Grisham's forthcoming legal thriller, The Widow. This time, the verdict isn't the end of the story. Mercer Mann, a popular writer from Camino Island, is back on the beach, marrying her boyfriend, Thomas, in a seaside ceremony. Bruce Cable, infamous owner of Bay Books, performs the wedding. Afterward, Bruce tells Mercer that he has stumbled upon an incredible story. Mercer desperately needs an idea for her next novel, and Bruce now has one. The true story is about Dark Isle, a sliver of a barrier island not far off the North Florida coast. It was settled by freed slaves three hundred years ago, and their descendants lived there until 1955, when the last one was forced to leave. That last descendant is Lovely Jackson, elderly now, who loves her birthplace and its remarkable history. But now Tidal Breeze, a huge, ruthless corporate developer, wants to build a resort and casino on the island, which Lovely knows, deep down, is rightfully hers. Mercer befriends Lovely, and they plunge into an enormous fight over who owns Dark Isle, taking on Tidal Breeze Corporation, its lawyers, lobbyists, and powerful Florida politicians. But Lovely knows something about the island that could seriously cloud the dollar signs in the developer's eyes: the island is cursed. It has remained uninhabited for nearly a century for some very real and very troubling reasons. The deep secrets of the past are about to collide with the enormous ambitions of the present, and the fate of Dark Isle--and Camino Island, too--hangs in the balance. Look for all of John Grisham's rollicking Camino novels: Camino IslandCamino WindsCamino Ghosts
$15.99 $10.99
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Can You See What I See? the Night Before Christmas: Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve
Scenes from Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas inspire twelve elegant and fascinating compositions where readers search for dozens of intriguing hidden objects.The first photograph, "The Night Before Christmas," features a gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, candles, bulbs, and more. "Visions of Sugarplums" is an abstract composition of Christmas confections; and "Such a Clatter!" is a dynamic explosion of objects. In "It Must Be Saint Nick," Santa is shown in shadow; and in "A Bundle of Toys," the presents in Santa's sack are revealed as a magnificent jumble. The final photograph, "Happy Christmas to All" is a beautiful, pastoral landscape, lustrous under new-fallen snow. The original poem is printed on the endpapers. Can You See What
$19.99 $14.99
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Cancer Incidence in Five Continents
It is difficult to estimate the number of people around the world who work diligently to collect the data that are presented in Cancer Incidence in Five Continents. One thing is clear: it is a large number. Their combined work is summarized in the pages of this volume. Cancer Incidence in Five Continents has become the recognized reference source on the incidence of cancer in populations around the world. The ninth volume has a wider coverage than before, presenting data from around the year 2000 (ideally the period 1998-2002) not only for entire populations, but also for sub-populations living in the same geographic area. This volume presents incidence data from populations all over the world for which good quality data are available. Scanning through the information gives a clear presentation of the changing cancer patterns worldwide. The nine volumes of Cancer Incidence in Five Continents now cover a period of approximately forty years.
$305.00 $300.00
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Candle Making for Beginners: Step by Step Guide to Making Your Own Candles at Home: Simple and Easy!
Always wanted to make your candles yourself and in the comfort of your own home? Tired of buying expensive modern looking candles? Or are you looking for a cool gift for your friends where you can tell them you made it yourself? If so, grab this book and you will not regret it! This book teaches you the following: The candle types throughout history Candle making basics like the different kinds of wicks and the right wax to use A list of equipment you will need to make your candles How you can incorporate scents and colors in your candle like: fragrance oil, essential oil, herbs, spices, objects for design and dyes for colors. A detailed 7 step guide to candlemaking from melting your wax to removing the candle from the mold and designing You get some basic candle recipes to get you started on your adventure Several candle designs to feed your hunger for candlemaking If you like this book click on the "buy now with 1-click" and get it delivered to your door, kindle, smartphone or tablet with the kindle app. If you would like more information about this book click on the "look inside" button on top of the book cover to have a sneak peak int this book. See you on the other side!
$13.99 $8.99
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Canvas One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book
The bestselling One Line a Day journal series has sold over 3 million copies! This handsome edition of the classic memory-keeper features a rich oatmeal-colored canvas cover and striking metallic page edges. More than a daily diary: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. Each page includes an entry for five successive years, allowing you to revisit previous thoughts and memories on a specific day of the year over the span of five years. Uniquely rewarding, simple to complete, and presented in an inviting and modern package, this tactile journal makes a spectacular gift for journal-keepers of all ages. As its pages are filled, it becomes a treasure trove of memories to cherish forever. THE EASIEST WAY TO JOURNAL DAILY: Writing a single thought or highlight each day is a great way to: Track progress. Start or end your day with reflection. Collect memories and moments. UNIQUE GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: This is a wonderful gift for celebrating a new chapter, whether beginning a new year or a new life phase. With its attractive package design, this daily journal makes an excellent gift for newlyweds, dads, moms, spouses, friends, or any loved one on birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, graduations, and all sorts of milestone celebrations. REMEMBER AS YOU RECORD: As you write each day, this journal allows you to compare today's notes with those from previous years on the same date. Rediscover the events of birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any special date going back five years! DISPLAY-WORTHY OBJECT: This sophisticated journal includes a padded natural canvas cover, metallic page edges, and a ribbon marker for easily keeping your place. Tactile and timeless, it's a display-worthy addition to your nightstand or desk and an archive of memories you'll want to keep forever. BESTSELLING SERIES: Fans of the original One Line a Day, Modern One Line a Day, Floral One Line a Day, or Celestial One Line a Day will love this version, whether starting a new five-year diary or giving one to a loved one. Perfect for: An excellent gift for graduates, adventurers, dreamers, and anyone embarking on a new phase of life Gift-giving for Christmas, Chanukah, New Year, graduation, wedding, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, and baby shower Fans of the One Line a Day series Anyone looking to begin journaling or establish a daily gratitude practice: easy and welcoming format is perfect for beginners
$21.95 $16.95
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Carla's Glasses
Carla loves to be different. So when her teacher announces an upcoming vision screening, Carla hopes she'll be the only kid in class to need glasses. To prepare for her new look, she starts wearing homemade funky frames to school each day. Turns out that the only one who needs glasses is Buster. But unlike Carla, Buster does NOT like to be different. He likes to blend in. When Carla concocts an ingenious plan to help Buster, it's clear to see that the power of friendship - and Carla's creativity - will save the day. This long-awaited companion to the award-winning Carla's Sandwich will be adored by kids with or without glasses.
$23.95 $18.95
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Carlo Acutis: Blessed Are the Righteous
Carlo Acutis was an ordinary teenager who enjoyed soccer, computers, and video games, but he was also committed to Mass, confession, and prayer. He used his computer skills to help people understand the teachings of the Church and to teach about the Eucharist. He was beatified by Pope Francis on October 10, 2020.. Saints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated books for early and young readers ages four to nine, these true stories come to life and connect the children of today with the virtues known as the Beatitudes, which Jesus spotlighted in his Sermon on the Mount.
$12.99 $7.99
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Carnival of Fury: Robert Charles and the New Orleans Race Riot of 1900 (Updated) (Updated)
One July week in 1900 an obscure black laborer named Robert Charles drew national headlines when he shot twenty-seven whites--including seven policemen--in a series of encounters with the New Orleans police. An avid supporter of black emigration, Charles believed it foolish to rely on southern whites to uphold the law or to acknowledge even minimal human rights for blacks. He therefore systematically armed himself, manufacturing round after round of his own ammunition before undertaking his intentionally symbolic act of violent resistance. After the shootings, Charles became an instant hero among some blacks, but to most people he remained a mysterious and sinister figure who had promoted a "back-to-Africa" movement. Few knew anything about his early life. This biography of Charles follows him from childhood in a Mississippi sharecropper's cabin to his violent death on New Orleans's Saratoga Street. With the few clues available, William Ivy Hair has pieced together the story of a man whose life spanned the thirty-four years from emancipation to 1900--a man who tried to achieve dignity and self-respect in a time when people of his race could not exhibit such characteristics without fear of reprisal. Hair skillfully penetrates the world of Robert Charles, the communities in which he lived, and the daily lives of dozens of people, white and black, who were involved in his experience. A new foreword by W. Fitzhugh Brundage sets this unique and innovative biography in the context of its time and demonstrates its relevance today.
$30.00 $25.00
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