Uwem Akpan

Say You're One of Them

Abacus 2009 Paperback, 304pp. A début collection of short stories describing the plight of children caught up in difficult and often harrowing situations throughout the continent of Africa. Longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award 2008. 'Nothing interests Maman today, not even Jean, her favorite child .She acts dumb, bewitched, like a goat that the neighborhood children have fed sorghum beer.' These extraordinary stories centre on African conflicts as seen through the eyes of children and describes their resilience and endurance in heartbreaking detail. From child trafficking to inter-religious conflicts, Uwem Akpan reveals in beautiful prose the resilience and endurance of children faced with the harsh consequences of deprivation and terror. (ISBN: 9780349120645). Good.

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Boris Akunin

The Winter Queen

Orion (UK) 2004 Paperback, 256pp. "Moscow, May 1876: What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy family to shoot himself in front of a promenading public in the Alexander Gardens? Decadence and boredom, most likely, is what the commander of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Moscow Police thinks, but still he finds it curious enough to send the newest member of the division, Erast Fandorin, a young man of irresistible charm, to the Alexander Gardens precinct for more information. ", (ISBN: 9780753817599). Very Good.

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Rumaan Alam

Leave the World Behind

Ecco 2020 Paperback, 256pp. A magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong Amanda and Clay head to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality time with their teenage son and daughter and a taste of the good life in the luxurious home they've rented for the week. But with a late-night knock on the door, the spell is broken. Ruth and G. H. an older couple who claim to own the home, have arrived there in a panic. These strangers say that a sudden power outage has swept the city, and - with nowhere else to turn - they have come to the country in search of shelter. But with the TV and internet down, and no phone service, the facts are unknowable. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple - and vice versa? What has happened back in New York? Is the holiday home, isolated from civilisation, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one another? Proof copy, (ISBN: 9781526633149). Good.

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Montgomery of Alamein and Bernard Law Montgomery

A Concise History of Warfare : Montgomery of Alamein

Collins 1972 Hardcover, 567pp. THIS IS A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT BOOK. Never before has the general history of warfare (not mere memoirs or military theory) been written by a professional soldier who has himself victoriously commanded great armies in the field. We may not like war, but for that very reason we cannot afford to ignore it. As Liddell Hart has said, 'If you want peace, understand war.' Nobody is better able to contribute to our understanding than Field- Marshal Montgomery. Throughout his career he has been a serious student of military history, and in the research for this book he has ensured that the historical aspect of his work is soundly based on the most up-to-date historical findings. He has then brought to bear on-military history the judgment and interpretation of a great master of war. Many consider him to be the greatest British commander since Wellington. Six chapters in this book set forth the essence of the Fieid-Marshal military thinking. Otherwise the scheme is chronological. He impresses on the reader the importance of political factors in war. Indicating when these become paramount. and lays down the profound truth that the true object of Grand Strategy must be a secure and lasting peace, which is the responsibility of political leaders. The Field-Marshal then passes on to strategy. which concerns the conduct of war and to tactics. which deals with fighting, and shows how progress in the design and manufacture of weapons has influenced methods and techniques since earliest times. Leadership runs like a golden thread throughout the book and the great captains of the past are examined under a microscope. Finally in the Epilogue the Field -Marshal indicates his intense interest in the human factor in war. and the need for commander to regard the lives of his men as precious – not be risked without good cause nor used when other means will serve. And this book on warfare closes with a soldier’s hope that one day the Last Post sound over enmity and strife, so that we may enter an era of goodwill and peace DJ; Book is in good condition but with general age-related wear and tear; Inscription inside. Good.

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Isaacs Alan

Introducing science.

Penguin Books 1972 Paperback, 266pp. (ISBN: 0140205624). Fair.

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Daniel Alarcon

Lost City Radio

Fourth Estate 2007 Paperback, 336pp. 'Lost City Radio' is a poignant and deeply moving novel from a promising new author, which looks intensely at war's damaging effect on society and the individual. Ever since the civil war that took her husband ended, Norma has been the voice of consolation to a people broken by violence. Every week, bereft families listen to her radio show as she reads out the names of the missing, those who vanished in the clamour and brutality of the drawn-out conflict, with the hope of reuniting the few survivors with their families. Successes are few; her true gift is the offer of hope. Although her face is unknown to her listeners, her name and spirit are celebrated by a wayward nation searching for a guiding force. But her life is forever changed when a young boy from a jungle village enters her radio studio and provides a connection to the husband she thought lost - the husband she has not seen for ten years since departing for the war. Her story and those tangled up in it reveal a country in flux, desperately seeking signs of life, and reasons to continue, amongst pain and uncertainty. Stunning, timely, powerful and absolutely mesmerizing, 'Lost City Radio' probes the deepest questions of war: from its wide reaching affect on a society to its intimate emotional impact on every person involved. This searing yet tender first novel marks Alarcon's emergence as a new voice in American fiction, fully-formed and ready to be heard. (ISBN: 9780007200511). Good.

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Daniel Alarcon

We the Dreamers: Young Authors Explore the American Dream

826 Valencia 2010 Paperback. Collects essays and personal reflections from high school students on the American dream and what it means to them in terms of family, home, immigration, hope, and the generation that raised them. (ISBN: 9781934750179). Good.

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Antony Alban

The Day of the Shield

Berkley Paperback. Fair.

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Richard E. Albert

Alejandro's Gift

Chronicle 1996 Paperback, 40pp. This uplifting story about one man's gift to the desert and the gift he receives in return has a powerful environmental lesson. Awards and honors for Alejandro's Gift: A Reading Rainbow Book 1994 CLASP Commended Children's Book List Not large but heavy so extra postage may be needed, (ISBN: 9780811813426). Very good.

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Edward Albert

History of English Literature

Harrap 1971 Hardcover, 663pp. no dj, previous owner's name on first page. (ISBN: 9780245534386). Good.

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Susan Wittig Albert

The Last Chance Olive Ranch

Berkley 2017 Hardback, 320pp. In this exciting mystery from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles fears for her husband's life as an escaped convict targets him. Max Mantel, the killer McQuaid put away years ago, has busted out of the Huntsville prison and appears to be headed for Pecan Springs. McQuaid knows there's only one way to stop the vengeful convict--set a trap with himself as bait. China wants to stay by her husband's side and keep him from harm. But McQuaid insists that she get out of town and go to the Last Chance Olive Ranch, where she's agreed to teach a workshop on herbs. When China and her best friend arrive at the ranch, she learns the owner, Maddie Haskell, has her own troubles. She inherited the ranch and olive oil business from the late matriarch, Eliza Butler, but Eliza's nephew is contesting the will. While China throws herself into helping Maddie, McQuaid's plan backfires when Mantel executes a countermove he never saw coming. Now McQuaid's life is not the only one at stake--and this time may really be his last chance. dj, ex-lib, (ISBN: 9780425280034). Good.

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Michael Albert

Thought Dreams

Arbeiter Ring Pub. 2004 Paperback, 190pp. How does a Marxist talk about gender? How does a feminist talk about class? Progressives use a variety of theories-feminism, Marxism, environmentalism, multiculturalism-as conceptual frameworks with which to understand the world and develop a vision for the future. How do social and political theories work, and how do they relate to each other? In Thought Dreams, Michael Albert discusses these questions using many examples and question-and-answer sections that make the book accessible and useful. It will help readers better understand progressive theories and begin to create their own theoretical perspective, one that is consistent with their principles, experiences, and priorities. (ISBN: 9781894037105). Good.

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Edward Albert

What Shall I Read?

Collins 1938 Hardback. dj. Fair.

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Chris Albertson

Bessie: Empress of the Blues

Abacus Books (Sphere) 1975 Paperback, 288pp. Said the Sunday Times, 'A definitive biography of the woman they billed as Empres sof the Blues.Mr. Albertson has created a fascinating account of a stormy and ultimately tragic life, an overdue record of a neglected artist.' The LA Times said, 'The product of painstaking research, this biography of Bessie Smith is the most devastating, provocative and enlightening work of its kind ever contributed to the annals of jazz literature.', (ISBN: 9780349100548). Good.

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Mitch Albom

For One More Day

Hyperion 2006 Hardback, 197pp. In an inspirational debut novel by the author of Tuesdays with Morrie, Charles 'Chick' Benetto, grieving over the death of his mother, uses alcohol as a crutch to deal with his loneliness, isolation, and depression and the disintegration of his life, until an encounter with his mother's ghost brings him new awareness and leads him to attempt to put his life back together. DJ, (ISBN: 9781401303273). Very good.

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