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Mystery of a Dromedary

Jason Mahoney
Previous price: $22.95 Current price: $19.00
On the night before his wedding, Vernon Rivers is told the date of his death: his first anniversary. Faced with a situation that parallels that of Victor Frankenstein, Vernon must navigate his final year balancing his needs with the needs of those who depend on him, all while none of them know the r ... Read More about
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How do we help college students become independent learners in their disciplines? In this collection, the editors and contributors argue that we do so by supporting students in learning from texts, which entails recognizing reading as a problem-solving process, supporting students to take responsibi ... Read More about
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Bunker Mentality

Copernicus Paul
Current price: $30.95
At the height of the Cold War, Roy Chisolm arrives at the edge of the free world. An idealist in less-than-ideal times, Chisolm's military orders have taken him to the Bunker, an underground fortress in West Germany where intelligence and war footing operations convene. Within the impenetrable concr ... Read More about
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LAbc: The Los Angeles Alphabet Book

Asia Eng
Previous price: $15.00 Current price: $14.99
Learn the alphabet from LA to Z with LAbc: The Los Angeles Alphabet Book. LAbc is a fun, quirky, and colorful children's book, showcasing several Los Angeles landmarks - from the stars of Hollywood boulevard to the lights at LACMA. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, a tourist or Los Angeles nat ... Read More about
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An Atheist in Heaven: The Ultimate Evidence for Life After Death?

Paul Davids, Gary E. Schwartz
Current price: $29.95
Co-author Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., with a doctorate from Harvard and having taught psychology at Yale, has studied purported life after death communication at the University of Arizona, Tucson for nearly 20 years, scientifically examining claims of mediums and using technology to study cases of claimed ... Read More about
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TuTu Thin: A Guide to Dancing Without an Eating Disorder

Dawn Smith-Theodore
Current price: $14.95
In her book, TuTu Thin, Dawn tackles the topic of eating disorders in the dance world in a way that has not been handled to date. She helps dance teachers, parents and dancers understand how an eating disorder can take over and how to prevent the kind of thinking and behavior that will lead to a ser ... Read More about
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Unveil the Layers of Love, Lies, and Secrets Between a Mother and Daughter in this Riveting Memoir of Survival and Redemption In the hauntingly beautiful memoir, Mother, Men and Me: A Memoir of Anxiety, Anorexia and Affairs, Dawn Smith-Theodore uncovers a narrative deeply rooted in family secrets, u ... Read More about
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Photos From the Front Lines

Derek O. Hanley
Current price: $74.99
Show your support for medics on the front lines with the ultimate coffee table books! Your purchase and display of these books help to give recognition and acknowledgement to the medics who risk their lives on the streets giving aid and comfort to the sick and injured. Thank a medic for their servic ... Read More about
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The Stunted Man

Ari Loeb
Current price: $23.95
An aging Hollywood stunt performer battles addiction and his inner demons while searching for one last shot at redemption on a dangerous gig in New Orleans. ... Read More about
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The Baron

Vanessa Garciacano
Current price: $16.99
When Ana Elizabeth Woods first sets her eyes upon an unworldly stranger, she soon finds herself thrown into an unknown world of enchantment and hidden secrets. The mysterious stranger, who calls himself The Baron, is part of an ageless system that protects mortal souls and ensures the balance of al ... Read More about
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Stand Up and Be Counted are stories from the life of a Chinese American attorney who spoke with a Southern accent, but who could not speak his own ethnic language. Albert provided legal support to many Chinese Americans in Southern California from the 1960s onward, these are the memoirs of a communi ... Read More about

Raven's Gift: A Feathered Flight of Faith

Claire Annette Noland
Current price: $18.99
Winner of the Illumination Book Award - Holiday Category (Silver) Based on a legend, biblical birds hear a raven's call and join to celebrate the birth of the Savior in a tale of determination, perseverance, hope, and faith. Raven is bored. Nothing ever happens in the fields around Bethlehem unti ... Read More about
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The Journey to Whispering Gardens

George Le Fave, Cheryl Pestor
Current price: $19.95
Imagine living in a land of gardens, in a place called Whispering Gardens. One day you discover that the myths and legends your grandfather told you are true. Fairies are real. Nature is ruled by magic. And we all possess magical powers that we may discover - if we just learn how to listen to “the W ... Read More about
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The Roller Coaster of Emotion in Couples Therapy

Susan Thau PHD, Sandra Goldstein PHD
Previous price: $10.99 Current price: $9.99
Read THE ROLLER COASTER OF EMOTION and share the multicultural journey of Maria and John as they navigate through long distance hurdles and mutual disappointment but over time arrive at a secure destination. A destination where they find acceptance, love, and intimacy. You will enjoy their mutually ... Read More about
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The Song of Sylvia

Roger Parham-Brown
Current price: $11.99
“The Song of Sylvia by Roger Parham-Brown is a great achievement. The novel is about beauty, the search for identity and the integration of the self. Most profoundly, this novel is about what it means to be of mixed race in America. The novel is set against the vast tapestry of sea and sky that domi ... Read More about
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Through personal reflection, the Andy’s honestly discuss the challenges and opportunities in the ethical clothing sector and directly address the popular reasons that Western consumers often don't align their purchasing decisions with their values. Sharing the story of their company, Visible Clothin ... Read More about
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The Burning Years

Felicity Harley
Current price: $14.99
In the year, 2060, Sophie, a top female scientist, dismantles the government weather modification program and steals the male and female trans-humans who hold the promise of extended life. While the remaining inhabitants of Earth are forced to design new underground habitats in order to survive a ha ... Read More about
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