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The Blood Countess
Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster. Whispers have long haunted the castle, the village, and the dark woods: the countess of one of Europe’s oldest families is a killer, some say bathing in her victims’ blood. When the king’s men storm her...- $ 580.00
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Plagued by Fire
The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright is often remembered as a towering egotist who valued little beyond his own genius. Less visible is the man who understood—and suffered for—the choices he made. In this masterful biography, Paul Hendrickson reveals...- $ 350.00
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The Paris Review Interviews I
16 Celebrated Interviews How do great writers actually work? James M. Cain compared writing a novel to conducting foreign policy—complex, strategic, and far from purely inspirational. Joan Didion described painstakingly retyping her manuscript from page one each day to find her rhythm. For decades,...- $ 650.00
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The Paris Review Interviews II
Wisdom from the World's Literary Masters From William Faulkner's determination that a great novel takes "ninety-nine percent talent . . . ninety-nine percent discipline . . . ninety-nine percent work," to Gabriel García Márquez's observation that "in the first paragraph, you solve most of...- $ 650.00
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The Paris Review Interviews III
The Indispensable Collection of Literary Wisdom Since its founding in 1953, The Paris Review has produced interviews that are more than conversations—they are vivid literary self-portraits. Across decades, the magazine has invited the world’s most accomplished writers to reflect on their craft with unusual...- $ 600.00
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The Paris Review Interviews IV
For more than half a century, The Paris Review has offered readers intimate, illuminating conversations with the defining writers of our time. Its celebrated interview series—renowned for its candor and depth—has become an essential archive of literary thought. This volume gathers an extraordinary range...- $ 550.00
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The Seuss, the Whole Seuss and Nothing But the Seuss
A Visual Biography of Theodor Seuss Geisel. The creator of Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, and a delightful cast of beloved children’s characters, Dr. Seuss stands as a towering figure in children’s literature. Yet he was a private individual,...- $ 880.00
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Peak Human
What We Can Learn From History’s Greatest Civilizations Throughout history, golden ages have been defined by extraordinary bursts of cultural creativity, scientific discovery, technological innovation, and economic expansion. Yet no two have looked alike. Each was shaped by its own beliefs, institutions, and position...- $ 600.00
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Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes
More than 100 beautifully simple recipes that teach you the basics of a great vegan meal centered on real food, not powders or meat substitutes--from the James Beard Award-winning chef and author of Afro-Vegan The book is organized by ingredient, making it easy to...- $ 500.00
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We Should All Be Feminists: A Guided Journal
Inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s celebrated TED Talk and essay, the journal offers readers a personal and engaging way to explore feminism today. It’s a space for reflection, self-inquiry and meaningful conversation about gender equality. Inspiring Quotes: Selected passages from Adichie’s original essay, designed...- $ 380.00
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What to Do When You Get Dumped
When Suzy Hopkins’s husband of thirty years suddenly left her for an old flame, the heartbreak was so intense, she feared her own heart might give out. How do you even begin to move forward when someone who shaped your entire life is suddenly...- $ 350.00
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All That She Carried
In 1850s South Carolina, an enslaved woman named Rose faces the heartbreaking sale of her daughter, Ashley. In a desperate bid to protect her, Rose packs a cotton bag with a few precious items for her daughter—items that would be the last connection between...- $ 400.00
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One of Us
The Story of a Massacre in Norway and Its Aftermath On July 22, 2011, Anders Behring Breivik carried out a devastating attack in Norway, killing seventy-seven people—first with a bomb in central Oslo, then in a mass shooting at a youth camp on the...- $ 650.00
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History Year by Year
The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Events That Shaped the World When did Hannibal cross the Alps? What caused the War of Jenkins' Ear? Who was Rosa Parks? How did the Arab Spring unfold? Discover history's most decisive moments as and when they happened....- $ 900.00
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The Four Loves
C. S. Lewis’s classic work explores the four distinct types of human love: affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God. Drawing on the Greek distinctions—storge (basic affection), philia (rare and insightful friendship), eros (passionate love), and agape (selfless love of God)—Lewis examines...- $ 350.00
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Light and Thread
At the center of this luminous book is the small, north-facing courtyard garden of Han Kang’s home—kept alive solely by reflected sunlight. Throughout each day, she carefully adjusts mirrors to guide the shifting light, cultivating a living space sustained by attention, patience, and the...- $ 400.00
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The Book of Alchemy
From a young age, Suleika Jaouad has turned to journaling to navigate life’s triumphs and trials. Through illness, heartbreak, and uncertainty, the simple act of putting pen to paper has been her lifeline—and she knows she is not alone. In a world that often...- $ 450.00
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Motherland
A Feminist History of Modern Russia from Revolution to Autocracy Award-winning journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the women who have lived, fought, and struggled within it—from revolution to utopia to autocracy. In 1990, seven-year-old Julia Ioffe and her family...- $ 650.00
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The Etymologicon
A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language Why is a mortgage literally a “death pledge”? Why do guns bear girls’ names? How is “salt” connected to “soldier”? The Etymologicon unravels these mysteries—and countless more—offering a dazzling journey through the hidden...- $ 400.00
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Notes on Grief
Written after the sudden loss of her beloved father in the summer of 2020, Notes on Grief unfolds against the backdrop of a world transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Separated from her family during lockdowns, Adichie confronts the shock of his passing, the pain of...- $ 250.00
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Neurodivergent, By Nature
Why Biodiversity Needs Neurodiversity. Spending time in nature nurtures our wellbeing. For those who are neurodivergent, it can awaken the senses, spark curiosity, and create connections with others who share similar passions. But what is it about natural environments that touches us so deeply?...- $ 450.00
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The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews
An illuminating collection of interviews between the prestigious Shakespeare and Company bookshop and the best writers of our timeShakespeare and Company, Paris, is one of the world's most iconic and beautiful bookshops. Located on the banks of the Seine, opposite Notre-Dame, it's long been...- $ 400.00
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Too Much of Life
The Complete Crônicas In the rich banquet of Clarice Lispector’s work, her crônicas—short, intensely vivid newspaper pieces—are the delectable canapés. “I’ve learned enough from taxi drivers to fill a book. They really get around. Maybe I know more about Antonioni, or maybe they know more...- $ 560.00
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Lee Krasner
Long overshadowed by her marriage to Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner is now recognized as a major figure in 20th-century art—a bold innovator whose work helped shape modernism. In Lee Krasner, acclaimed biographer Gail Levin offers a richly detailed and engrossing account of an artist...- $ 400.00
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Alice Neel: The Art of Not Sitting Pretty
Spanning nearly the entire twentieth century—from women’s suffrage and the Great Depression to McCarthyism, the civil rights movement, and second-wave feminism—Alice Neel: The Art of Not Sitting Pretty tells the story of a woman who painted through every cultural shift and refused to conform...- $ 700.00
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Louise Bourgeois: An Intimate Portrait
Artist Biographies, Women in Art. Photographer Jean-François Jaussaud first met Louise Bourgeois in 1994 at her Brooklyn studio. Gaining her trust, however, was no simple matter—only after a probing interview into every detail of his life did she agree to a photo session. Their...- $ 850.00
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Nomadic Journey and Spirit of Places
Never before published, this deeply personal and self-curated collection of travel notes and sketches offers an intimate window into the mind of Marina Abramović, one of the most influential performance artists of our time. More than a simple record, it forms a visual and...- $ 900.00
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When I Grow Up
The Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers. Based on six of hundreds of newly discovered, never-before-published autobiographies written by Eastern European Jewish teenagers on the eve of World War II—unearthed in 2017 from a church cellar in Lithuania—When I Grow Up brings to life...- $ 520.00
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Gilded Rage
Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley. From the race to build potentially apocalyptic AI to life-extension startups selling immortality to billionaires—and the quiet courting of far-right politics across the globe—the Silicon Valley techno-utopian dream has curdled. The global innovator class holds the...- $ 580.00
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Memorial Days
Many cultural and religious traditions make space for grief, urging the bereaved to withdraw from daily life and tend to their sorrow. But in today’s world, grief is often met not with stillness, but with bureaucracy and to-do lists. That’s exactly what confronted Geraldine...- $ 400.00
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Modern Chess Openings
Modern Chess Openings remains the go-to guide for competitive players, offering the most reliable and comprehensive coverage of opening theory available today. This edition incorporates the latest developments from recent top-level games and cutting-edge opening strategies, making it an essential tool for staying ahead...- $ 560.00
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A to Z Chess Tactics
Every Chess Move Explained. Packed with easy-to-understand explanations, this A to Z reference breaks down the most important chess terms and concepts. Whether you're a beginner or an improving player, you'll find clear definitions and practical examples that help you apply each tactic on the...- $ 400.00
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1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Beginners
Master Tactics Where It Matters Most—In the Endgame Tactics are the heart of chess, and there’s no better place to sharpen them than in the clarity of the endgame. With fewer pieces on the board, you can focus on the essentials—winning material or delivering...- $ 500.00
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Swing Low: A Life
One quiet morning, Mel Toews put on his coat and hat, walked out of town, and ended his life. In the eyes of his Mennonite community, he was everything a man should be: a devoted husband, a beloved father, and a gifted teacher admired...- $ 400.00
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Carême: The First Celebrity Chef
Before Gordon Ramsay or Julia Child, there was Antonin Carême—the orphan who became the first celebrity chef and revolutionized European cuisine. In Carême, Ian Kelly serves up a rich and irresistible blend of biography and gastronomy, tracing Carême’s astonishing rise from the streets of...- $ 400.00
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Junkspace with Running Room
Junkspace first appeared in the Harvard Design School Guide to Shopping (2001), a vast compendium of text, images, and data concerning the consumerist transformation of city and suburb from the first department store to the latest mega mall. The architect Rem Koolhaas itemized in...- $ 450.00
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Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope
A brave and imaginative memoir by the Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen, detailing her healing journey and groundbreaking activism in the aftermath of her rape at Harvard. Determined to not let her assault derail her goal of joining NASA after graduation, Nguyen opted...- $ 550.00
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The Golden Bough
A Study in Comparative Religion. Published in 1890, this extraordinary study of primitive myth and magic, collected from sources around the world, led Frazer to identify parallel patterns of ritual, symbols and belief across many centuries and many different cultures. Frazer's learning inspired a...- $ 700.00
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The Bridge Between Worlds
In a world increasingly preoccupied by borders, bridges celebrate the possibility of connection, allowing the flow of goods, people and ideas. Bridges are among our grandest physical structures with the power of transforming lives and economies, but we also stand (or fall) upon the...- $ 500.00
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Summer
The grand finale of Karl Ove Knausgaard's masterful and intensely-personal series about the four seasons, illustrated with paintings by the great German artist Anselm Kiefer. The conclusion to one of the most extraordinary and original literary projects in recent years, Summer once again intersperses...- $ 500.00
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
What will the world look like when artificial intelligence outpaces our understanding? How can we protect truth in an age of misinformation, or prepare our children for a future we can barely imagine? What happens to freedom when every move is tracked by data?...- $ 400.00
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How to Say Babylon
Throughout her childhood, Safiya Sinclair’s father, a volatile reggae musician and a militant adherent to a strict sect of Rastafari, was obsessed with the ever-present threat of the corrupting evils of the Western world outside their home, and worried that womanhood would make Safiya...- $ 450.00
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How to Speak Whale
How to Speak Whale: The Power and Wonder of Listening to Animals On September 12, 2015, Tom Mustill was paddling in a two-person kayak with a friend just off the coast of California. It was cold, but idyllic—until a humpback whale breached, landing on...- $ 450.00
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Not the End of the World
This "eye-opening and essential" book (Bill Gates) will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems—and explains how we can solve them. In this bold, radically hopeful book, data scientist Hannah Ritchie argues that if we zoom out, a very different picture emerges. In...- $ 630.00
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Health and Safety
In the summer of 2016, a divisive presidential election was underway, and a new breed of right-wing rage was on the rise. Emily Witt had recently quit antidepressants for a more expansive world of psychedelic experimentation. From her apartment in Brooklyn, she began to...- $ 600.00
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Pageboy
Full of intimate stories, from chasing down secret love affairs to battling body image and struggling with familial strife, Pageboy is a love letter to the power of being seen. With this evocative and lyrical debut, Oscar-nominated star Elliot Page captures the universal human...- $ 400.00
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A Short History Of Myth
Since the dawn of humanity, we have created myths to make sense of our world. In A Short History of Myth, acclaimed author Karen Armstrong traces the arc of mythmaking from prehistoric burial rites to the rise of the modern novel, revealing how stories...- $ 300.00
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A Fine Brother
Flora Sandes, the only Western woman to officially serve as a soldier in World War I, became a national heroine when she fought alongside the Serbian Army and rose through its ranks. This compelling biography traces her remarkable journey—from her spirited almost tomboyish childhood...- $ 500.00
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Secondhand Time
A symphonic oral history about the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new Russia, from Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. When the Swedish Academy awarded Svetlana Alexievich the Nobel Prize, it cited her for inventing “a...- $ 550.00
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Based on three years of rigorous reporting, Behind the Beautiful Forevers brings to life the hopes and struggles of Annawadi, a makeshift settlement beside Mumbai’s luxury hotels. As India’s economy booms, the residents of Annawadi chase dreams of a better future amid grinding poverty...- $ 450.00
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