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Bierce, Ambrose The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce Bison Books 1984 paperback. . Slight moisture damage but good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1097938. ISBN #0803260717 / 9780803260719. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Bierce, Ambrose The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce Bison Books 1984 paperback. . Slight moisture damage but good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1097938. ISBN #0803260717 / 9780803260719. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Before he trailed off into the wilds of Mexico, never to be heard from again, Ambrose Bierce achieved a public persona as "bitter Bierce" and "the devil's lexicographer." He left behind a nasty reputation and more than ninety short stories that are perfect expressions of his sardonic genius. Brought together in this volume, these stories represent an unprecedented accomplishment in American literature. In their iconoclasm and needle-sharp irony, their formal and thematic ingenuity and element of surprise, they differ markedly from the fiction admired in Bierce's time. Readers familiar with the classic An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge will want to turn to Bierce's other Civil War stories. Also included here are his horror stories, among them The Death of Halpin Frayser and The Damned Thing , and such tall tales as Oil of Dog and A Cargo of Cat .
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Binchy, Maeve Chestnut Street Knopf 2014 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or957051. ISBN #0385351852 / 9780385351850. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Binchy, Maeve Chestnut Street Knopf 2014 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or957051. ISBN #0385351852 / 9780385351850. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Maeve Binchy imagined a street in Dublin with many characters coming and going, and every once in a while she would write about one of these people. She would then put it in a drawer; for the future, she would say. The future is now. Across town from St. Jarlath s Crescent, featured in Minding Frankie, is Chestnut Street, where neighbors come and go. Behind their closed doors we encounter very different people with different life circumstances, occupations, and sensibilities. Some of the unforgettable characters lovingly brought to life by Binchy are Bucket Maguire, the window cleaner, who must do more than he bargained for to protect his son; Nessa Byrne, whose aunt visits from America every summer and turns the house and Nessa s world upside down; Lilian, the generous girl with the big heart and a fianc whom no one approves of; Melly, whose gossip about the neighbors helps Madame Magic, a self-styled fortune-teller, get everyone on the right track; Dolly, who discovers more about her perfect mother than she ever wanted to know; and Molly, who learns the cure for sleeplessness from her pen pal from Chicago . . . Chestnut Street is written with the humor and understanding that are earmarks of Maeve Binchy s extraordinary work and, once again, she warms our hearts with her storytelling.
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Binchy, Maeve Chestnut Street 2015 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1057262. ISBN #0804170088 / 9780804170086. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Binchy, Maeve Chestnut Street 2015 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1057262. ISBN #0804170088 / 9780804170086. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Chestnut Street is a place in Dublin where neighbors come and go. Behind their doors, we encounter very different people with different life circumstances, occupations, sensibilities and stories. Maguire, the window cleaner, must do more than he bargained for in order to protect his son. Nessa Byrne s aunt visits from America every summer, turning Nessa s house and world upside down. Lilian, a generous girl with a big heart, has a fianc whom no one approves of. Melly s gossipy ways help Madame Magic, a self-styled fortune-teller, get everyone on the right track. And Dolly, an awkward young girl, discovers more about her perfect mother than she ever wanted to know. . . . Imagined with the humor and understanding that are hallmarks of Maeve Binchy s work, this world charms us as we discover its joys and sorrows, get to know the good and the bad, and have our hearts warmed by her storytelling.
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Binchy, Maeve Light a Penny Candle 2007 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1069065. ISBN #0451222644 / 9780451222640. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Binchy, Maeve Light a Penny Candle 2007 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1069065. ISBN #0451222644 / 9780451222640. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary As a child, Elizabeth White was sent from her war-torn London home to a safer life in the small Irish town of Kilgarret. It was there, in the crowded, chaotic O'Connor household, that she met Aisling-who would become her very best friend, sharing her pet kitten and secretly teaching her the intricacies of Catholicism. Aisling's boldness brought Elizabeth out of her proper shell; later, her support carried Elizabeth through the painful end of her parents' chilly marriage. In return, Elizabeth's friendship helped Aisling endure her own unsatisfying marriage to a raging alcoholic. Through the years, they always believed they could overcome any conflict, conquer any hardship. They believed they could survive anything, as long as they had each other. Now they're about to find out if they were right.
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Binchy, Maeve Nights of Rain and Stars Dutton Adult 2004 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1082761. ISBN #052594754X / 9780525947547. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Binchy, Maeve Nights of Rain and Stars Dutton Adult 2004 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1082761. ISBN #052594754X / 9780525947547. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Nights of Rain and Stars is a story of sudden endings and new beginnings, of friendships forged in the face of tragedy, and of the nights of rain and stars that fall and shine over a beautiful island in a sparkling sea. In a small Greek island village, a group of travelers from around the world and the local residents they encounter are brought together in unexpected ways when sudden tragedy strikes. In her inimitable style, Maeve Binchy shares with readers the lives of these strangers, learning their hopes, dreams, and fears as they move forward, forever changed by their experience. Here is the story of old Andreas, the gentle taverna owner who has spent many years regretting the argument that drove his only son to America; Elsa, the beautiful German reporter who gave up her television career and the man she loves once she learned the secret he hid from her; and Fiona, the Irish nurse and dutiful daughter, who s gone off to travel with the man everyone says is wrong for her, determined to show them all even if everyone is right. This is also the story of David, the only son who loves his family but not the family business; Thomas, the Californian who is able to cope with his recent divorce but not with sharing his son with his wife s new husband; and Vonni, who rashly left behind her life in Ireland to follow her true love to this village thirty years ago and who is wise for everyone but herself. A story that only Maeve Binchy could tell, told with the authenticity, charm, and grace that are her trademark, Nights of Rain and Stars will be rightly cherished by her millions of fans around the world.
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Binchy, Maeve The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club Anchor 2010 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1070436. ISBN #0307473856 / 9780307473851. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Binchy, Maeve The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club Anchor 2010 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1070436. ISBN #0307473856 / 9780307473851. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The most important thing to realize is that everyone is capable of telling a story. Maeve Binchy If you scribble story ideas on the backs of receipts If you file away bits of overheard conversation from the coffee shop... If you ve already chosen the perfect pen name... Well, then the journey has begun In this warm and inspiring guide, beloved author Maeve Binchy shares her unique insight to how a best selling author writes: from finding a subject and creating good writing habits to sustaining progress and seeking a publisher. Whether you want to write stories or plays, humor or mysteries, Binchy prescribes advice for every step with her signature humor and generous spirit. She has called upon other writers, editors, and publishers to add their voices to this treasury of assistance for budding writers and a refreshing dose of encouragement for longtime scribes. And once you are ready, an appendix offers of writing awards and competitions and a selection of websites and literary journals.
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Binebine, Mahi Horses Of God 2013 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1105163. ISBN #1935639536 / 9781935639534. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Binebine, Mahi Horses Of God 2013 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1105163. ISBN #1935639536 / 9781935639534. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Inspired by real events, Horses of God follows four childhood friends growing up in a slum outside of Casablanca as they make the life-changing decisions that will lead them to become Islamist martyrs. On May 16, 2003, fourteen suicide bombers launched a series of attacks throughout Casablanca. It was the deadliest attack in Morocco s history. The bombers came from the shantytowns of Sidi Moumen, a poor suburb on the edge of a dump whose impoverished residents rarely if ever set foot in the cosmopolitan city at their doorstep. Mahi Binebine s novel Horses of God follows four childhood friends growing up in Sidi Moumen as they make the life-changing decisions that will lead them to become Islamist martyrs. The seeds of fundamentalist martyrdom are sown in the dirt-poor lives of Yachine, Nabil, Fuad, and Ali, all raised in Sidi Moumen. The boys soccer team, The Stars of Sidi Moumen, is their main escape from the poverty, violence, and absence of hope that pervade their lives. When Yachine s older brother Hamid falls under the spell of fundamentalist leader Abu Zoubeir, the attraction of a religion that offers discipline, purpose, and guidance to young men who have none of these things becomes too seductive to ignore. Narrated by Yachine from the afterlife, Horses of God portrays the sweet innocence of childhood and friendship as well as the challenges facing those with few opportunities for a better life. Binebine navigates the controversial situation with compassion, creating empathy for the boys, who believe they have no choice but to follow the path offered them.
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Bingham, Charlotte Stardust Bantam Books Ltd 1993 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1110992. ISBN #0553401718 / 9780553401714. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Birney, Earle Turvey hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or1007068. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Black, Benjamin Christine Falls 2008 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1048836. ISBN #0312426321 / 9780312426323. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Black, Benjamin Christine Falls 2008 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1048836. ISBN #0312426321 / 9780312426323. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The hero of Christine Falls, Quirke, is a surly pathologist living in 1950s Dublin. One night, after having a few drinks at a party, he returns to the morgue to find his brother-in-law tampering with the records on a young woman s corpse. The next morning, when his hangover has worn off, Quirke reluctantly begins looking into the woman s history. He discovers a plot that spans two continents, implicates the Catholic Church, and may just involve members of his own family. He is warned--first subtly, then with violence--to lay off, but Quirke is a stubborn man. The first novel in the Quirke series brings all the vividness and psychological insight of John Banville s writing to the dark, menacing atmosphere of a first-class thriller.
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Black, Benjamin Silver Swan Henry Holt and Company 2008 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Slight lean to spine. Book #or926967. ISBN #0312428243 / 9780312428242. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blackmore, R.D. Maid of Sker hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Acceptable. Wear from use. Cracked Hinge / still useable. Slight moisture damage. Book #or1126797. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blackmore, RD. Lorna Doone paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1125313. ISBN #1853260762 / 9781853260766. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blackwood, Grant Tom Clancy Duty And Honor hardcover. First Edition. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1128844. ISBN #0399176802 / 9780399176807. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blackwood, Grant Tom Clancy Duty And Honor hardcover. First Edition. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1128844. ISBN #0399176802 / 9780399176807. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Even though he s on forced leave from the clandestine intelligence group known as The Campus, Jack Ryan, Jr., still finds himself caught in the crosshairs after an attempt on his life is thwarted when he turns the tables on his would-be dispatcher. Convinced that the attack is linked to his recent covert actions with the convalescing Iranian national Ysabel Kashini, Jack sets out to find out who wants him dead, and why. Using clues found on the now dead assassin, Jack pursues the investigation, following a growing trail of corpses to the European Union s premier private security firm, Rostock Security Group, and its founder, J rgen Rostock a former general in the German Special Forces Command. Rostock is world-renowned as a philanthropist and human rights advocate. But Jack knows him from a Campus mission revolving around a company linked to RSG a mission that has put him on Rostock s lethal radar. Without any Campus resources, Jack launches his own shadow campaign to uncover the truth about Rostock and a long-running false-flag war of terror that has claimed thousands of lives. Yet all of that bloodshed is but a precursor to a coming catastrophic event that will solidify Rostock s place among the global powers. An event that Jack must stop at any cost.
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Blackwood, Grant; Clancy, Tom Under Fire (Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) G.P. Putnam's Sons 2015 hardcover. First Edition. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or1137571. ISBN #039917575X / 9780399175756. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blackwood, Grant; Clancy, Tom Under Fire (Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) G.P. Putnam's Sons 2015 hardcover. First Edition. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or1137571. ISBN #039917575X / 9780399175756. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary On a routine intelligence gathering mission in Tehran, Jack Ryan, Jr., has lunch with his oldest friend, Seth Gregory, an engineer overseeing a transcontinental railway project. As they part, Seth gives Jack a key, along with a perplexing message. The next day Jack is summoned to an apartment where two men claim Seth has disappeared gone to ground with funds for a vital intelligence operation. Jack s oldest friend has turned, they insist. They leave Jack with a warning: If you hear from Seth Gregory, call us immediately. And do not get involved. But they don t know Jack. He won t abandon a friend in need. His pursuit of the truth will lead him across Iran, through the war-torn Caucasus, and finally deep into territory coveted by the increasingly aggressive Russian Federation. Along the way, Jack is joined by Seth s primary agent, Ysabel, a enigmatic Iranian woman who seems to be his only clue to Seth s whereabouts. Jack soon finds himself lost in a maze of intrigue, lies, and betrayal where no one is who they seem to be not even Seth, who s harboring a secret of his own that harkens back to the Cold War. A secret that is driving him to the brink of treachery. Racing against the clock, Jack must unravel the mystery: Who is friend and who is foe? Before it s over, Jack Ryan, Jr., may have to choose between his loyalty to Seth and his loyalty to America.
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Blain, Georgia Between a Wolf And a Dog 2017 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1122883. ISBN #1925321118 / 9781925321111. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blain, Georgia Between a Wolf And a Dog 2017 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1122883. ISBN #1925321118 / 9781925321111. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Outside, the rain continues unceasing; silver sheets sluicing down, the trees and shrubs soaking and bedraggled, the earth sodden, puddles overflowing, torrents coursing onwards, as the darkness slowly softens with the dawn. Ester is a family therapist with an appointment book that catalogs the anxieties of the middle class: loneliness, relationships, death. She spends her days helping others find happiness, but her own family relationships are tense and frayed. Estranged from both her sister, April, and her ex-husband, Lawrence, Ester wants to fall in love again. Meanwhile, April is struggling through her own directionless life; Lawrence s reckless past decisions are catching up with him; and Ester and April's mother, Hilary, is about to make a choice that will profoundly affect them all. Taking place largely over one rainy day in Sydney, and rendered with the evocative and powerful prose Blain is known for, Between a Wolf and a Dog is a celebration of the best in all of us our capacity to live in the face of ordinary sorrows, and to draw strength from the transformative power of art. Ultimately, it is a joyous tribute to the beauty of being alive.
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Blake, Sarah Grange House Picador 2001 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1125374. ISBN #0312280041 / 9780312280048. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blake, Sarah Grange House Picador 2001 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1125374. ISBN #0312280041 / 9780312280048. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary By the author of the New York Times bestseller The Postmistress Maisie Thomas spends every summer at Grange House, a hotel on the coast of Maine ruled by the elegant Miss Grange. In 1896, when Maisie turns 17, her visit marks a turning point. On the morning after her arrival, local fishermen make a gruesome discovery: drowned lovers, found clasped in each other's arms. It's only the first in a series of events that casts a shadow over Maisie's summer. As she considers the attentions of two very different young men, Maisie also falls under the gaze of Miss Grange, who begins to tell her disturbing stories of her past. Rich with the details, customs, and language of the era, Grange House is a wonderfully atmospheric, page-turning novel of literary suspense and romance.
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Blasi, Marlena de A Thousand Days in Venice Ballantine Books 2003 paperback. . Slight moisture damage but good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or989257. ISBN #0345457641 / 9780345457646. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Blasi, Marlena de A Thousand Days in Venice Ballantine Books 2003 paperback. . Slight moisture damage but good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or989257. ISBN #0345457641 / 9780345457646. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary He saw her across the Piazza San Marco and fell in love from afar. When he sees her again in a Venice caf a year later, he knows it is fate. He knows little English; and she, a divorced American chef, speaks only food-based Italian. Marlena thinks she is incapable of intimacy, that her heart has lost its capacity for romantic love. But within months of their first meeting, she has packed up her house in St. Louis to marry Fernando the stranger, as she calls him and live in that achingly lovely city in which they met. Vibrant but vaguely baffled by this bold move, Marlena is overwhelmed by the sheer foreignness of her new home, its rituals and customs. But there are delicious moments when Venice opens up its arms to Marlena. She cooks an American feast of Mississippi caviar, cornbread, and fried onions for the locals . . . and takes the tango she learned in the Poughkeepsie middle school gym to a candlelit trattor a near the Rialto Bridge. All the while, she and Fernando, two disparate souls, build an extraordinary life of passion and possibility. Featuring Marlena s own incredible recipes, A Thousand Days in Venice is the enchanting true story of a woman who opens her heart and falls in love with both a man and a city. b
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