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Marion L. Starkey

The Devil in Massachusetts: A Modern Inquiry into the Salem Witch Trials

$40.00
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Alexis de Tocqueville

Democracy in America, Volume I

$15.00
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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith

Origins (Reissue)

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$12.00
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The Saturday Evening Post

The Post Reader of Fantasy and Science Fiction

$15.00

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Set in the opulent world of 19th-century New York high society, The Age of Innocence explores the tension between social convention and individual desire through the story of Newland Archer. As he navigates the intricacies of his engagement to the beautiful May Welland, Archer finds himself captivated by the enigmatic Countess Ellen Olenska, who defies the norms of their elite society. Wharton skillfully critiques the restrictive moral codes and hypocritical values of the era, illuminating themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of authenticity in a world that demands conformity. — Quick view Add to Cart

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence (Scribner Edition)

$12.00

E. E. Cummings’ Selected Poems offers a vibrant and unconventional survey of one of modern poetry’s most original voices, showcasing his radical experimentation with language, form, and typography alongside moments of striking lyric tenderness. Spanning love poems, satirical attacks on conformity and authority, and meditations on individuality, these poems reveal Cummings’ lifelong commitment to emotional honesty and artistic freedom. Edited by noted Cummings scholar Richard S. Kennedy, this carefully curated selection highlights both the poet’s playful wit and his profound seriousness, making it an ideal entry point as well as a rewarding return for longtime readers. This First Liveright Edition (1994), first printing, presents Cummings’ work in a format that honors his innovative style while underscoring his lasting influence on twentieth-century poetry.

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E.E. Cummings

E.E. Cummings: Selected Poems

$13.00

Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a haunting exploration of imperialism, moral decay, and the fragile boundary between civilization and savagery, told through the journey of seaman Charles Marlow into the heart of the African Congo. As Marlow travels upriver in search of the enigmatic ivory trader Kurtz, he confronts the brutal realities of European colonialism and the unsettling truths it reveals about human nature. Conrad’s dense, atmospheric prose exposes how power, greed, and isolation strip away ethical restraint, leaving darkness not only in the jungle but within the human soul itself. This Barnes & Noble Classics edition features an illuminating introduction and scholarly notes by A. Michael Matin, providing essential historical context and critical insight that deepen the reader’s understanding of Conrad’s enduring and controversial masterpiece.

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Joseph Conrad

Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction (7th Print)

$5.00

Joan Didion’s South and West: From a Notebook presents a compelling, intimate look at two pivotal journeys that shaped her view of America: a 1970 road trip through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama and her 1976 reflections in California. Drawn from Didion’s unpublished notebooks, the South section chronicles encounters, overheard dialogue, and sharp observations on race, class, heritage, and the cultural legacies of the Deep South, while the West section offers vivid reflections triggered by time spent in San Francisco and thoughts about her Sacramento upbringing, revealing the contours of the American psyche and Didion’s evolving literary mind. Together, these fragments deliver a richly textured portrait of landscape, identity, and historical consciousness that resonates far beyond their original intention. — Quick view Add to Cart

Joan Didion

South and West

MSRP: $15.00

$10.00

Armor is a military science fiction classic that plunges readers into humanity’s brutal interstellar war against towering insect-like enemies on the hostile planet Banshee. At its center is Felix, a scout soldier who survives impossible battles encased in powerful exoskeleton armor while wrestling with fear, hatred, and the psychological toll of constant combat. The novel masterfully balances intense action with deep exploration of trauma, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit, making Armor as much about inner survival as it is about outer warfare. Originally published by DAW Books, Inc. in 1984, this mass-market paperback edition remains a sought-after collectible, especially in earlier printings. — Quick view Add to Cart

John Steakley

Armor

$50.00

Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow and Other Short Stories brings together some of the most iconic and atmospheric tales of early American fiction, anchored by the eerie legend of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and the whimsical, time‑bending journey of Rip Van Winkle as he sleeps through decades of change. These classic stories, born from Irving’s signature blend of folklore, humor, and keen observation, are joined by Gothic and reflective pieces like “The Spectre Bridegroom,” the morally charged morality tale “The Devil and Tom Walker,” the gentle rural vignette “The Pride of the Village,” and the nostalgic festive reflections of Old Christmas, offering a rich panorama of supernatural wonder, social commentary, and early American literary charm. — Quick view Add to Cart

Washington Irving

Sleepy Hollow and Other Short Stories

$10.00

Emmett McLoughlin’s Crime and Immorality in the Catholic Church (Lyle Stuart, 1962, first edition) is a provocative and meticulously documented examination of alleged criminal and immoral behavior within the Catholic Church, drawn from McLoughlin’s experience as a former Franciscan priest. Combining firsthand observation with statistical and historical analysis, the book challenges institutional authority and explores the social and psychological dynamics that, in McLoughlin’s view, allowed misconduct to flourish. Insightful, controversial, and compelling, this work remains a striking piece of mid-20th-century religious critique.

This copy is inscribed by the author and includes the unclipped dust jacket, showing moderate edgewear along the spine and edges. — Quick view Add to Cart

Emmett McLoughlin

Crime & Immorality in the Catholic Church (Inscribed)

$130.00

Marion L. Starkey’s The Devil in Massachusetts: A Modern Enquiry into the Salem Witch Trials (Alfred A. Knopf, 1949) is a vivid, forensic retelling of the 1692 hysteria that combines careful archival research with psychological insight. Working from court records and contemporary testimony, Starkey reconstructs how childhood imagination, social tensions, and religious fear coalesced into a community-wide panic, producing an atmosphere of “pity and terror” that she traces with both drama and scholarly restraint. The result is at once a gripping narrative and a measured attempt to explain how ordinary people came to commit extraordinary injustices—an accessible classic for readers of history, cultural psychology, and early America. — Quick view Add to Cart

Marion L. Starkey

The Devil in Massachusetts: A Modern Inquiry into the Salem Witch Trials

$40.00

Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan dramatizes the life, trial, and martyrdom of Joan of Arc, blending historical detail with philosophical insight. Shaw examines courage, faith, and individual conscience versus societal expectation, creating a portrait of a heroic yet human figure whose convictions challenge the powers of her time. Intellectually rigorous and dramatically powerful, the play remains a staple of 20th-century theater.

Includes "On Playing Joan" by JImogen Stubbs

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Bernard Shaw

Saint Joan

$8.00

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a gripping dramatization of the Salem witch trials, exploring the destructive power of hysteria, false accusations, and rigid social conformity. Written as an allegory for McCarthyism, Miller’s play probes morality, fear, and integrity under pressure, revealing timeless lessons about human nature and society. Tense, tragic, and thought-provoking, it is one of the defining works of American theater.

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Arthur Miller

The Crucible

$6.00

Émile Zola’s Pot Luck (originally Au Bonheur des Dames) is a classic exploration of ambition, capitalism, and society through the lens of a Parisian department store. Zola’s naturalistic style brings to life the interplay of desire, greed, and human struggle, portraying characters navigating a world driven by commerce, social climbing, and personal passion. A compelling and vivid social commentary, it’s a key work in Zola’s celebrated Rougon-Macquart series. Brian Nelson’s translation and notes provide helpful context, making this Oxford World's Classics edition both accessible and richly informative for modern readers.

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Émile Zola

Pot Luck

$10.00

Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians is a sparkling, hilarious, and satirical glimpse into the extravagant lives of Asia’s ultra-wealthy elite. When Rachel Chu travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, she discovers a world of luxury, social intrigue, and cultural clashes, all told with sharp humor and irresistible drama. A modern romantic comedy that’s both glamorous and delightfully over-the-top, it’s a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction and cultural satire.

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Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians

$8.00