Search Results: Titles starting with I from MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE

Fawcett, 1981. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Soft cover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Fifth printing-" common sense about love and friendship. " light exterior wear/creasing, contents are overall clean and tight.

U.S.A.: Gallery Books, 2011. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Alphabet of Manliness comes I Am Better Than Your Kids, an outrageous, laugh-out-loud critique of children s artwork that finally cuts those smug little know-it-alls down to size. Maddox is the New York Times bestselling author of The Alphabet of Manliness, the creator of The Best Page in the Universe, and a genius. Maddox can spell, do math, and run faster than your kids. And he can drive. Adults and children alike would do well to read this book over and over again to learn from Maddox s sage-like wisdom. Every keystroke Maddox types is brilliant. The world is better off with him in it. Maddox has selflessly shared some of his own art, and we must thank him for it. May his fertility continue to be dangerously potent, so as to impregnate as many babes as possible, and not one fewer.

17 X 12 X 2 CM-" Historical fact and fiction blend in this riveting novel set aboard the Titanic.-Fourteen-year-old Jamie Laidlaw is returning to Canada from England aboard the Titanic. In his four days on board, he busies himself with new friends, finding ways to explore the ship's forbidden areas, and generally landing himself in trouble.-When disaster strikes and the horrifying scramble for survival ensues, Jamie is on the front lines - struggling to help free the lifeboats and get people onboard them. When a huge wave washes over the ship's sloping deck, it's time for Jamie to take action - and take his fate into his own hands. With hundreds of others, he dives into the sea, hoping he will find a way to survive.-Since its launch in Fall 2010, the I Am Canada series has been praised for its accurate and energetic exploration of fascinating moments in Canadian history, through the eyes of young men who lived through them. In Deadly Voyage, award-winning author and noted Titanic historian Hugh… Read More

" The extraordinary story of a sister who believes and a sister who rebels, set inside the most insular Hasidic sect, the Satmar. -Spanning four generations, from pre-World War II Transylvania, to 1960s Paris, to contemporary New York, Markovits' masterful novel shows what happens when unwavering love and unyielding law clash--a rabbi will save himself while his followers perish; a Gentile maid will be commanded to give up the boy she rescued because he is not of her faith; two devoted sisters will be forced apart when one begins to question their religion's ancient doctrine. One sister embraces and finds comfort in the constraints of the world she's always known, while the other knows she will suffocate in life without intellectual freedom. Separated by the rules of their community, the two sisters are brought together again when a family secret threatens to make pariahs of them all. Dark, powerful, and utterly compelling, I Am Forbidden takes us deep inside the minds of those who leave their… Read More

A mark on the lower text block, otherwise a tight, clean, and unmarked copy-" Listen to Dan Hill's My Father's Son Daniel Hill Is known to millions simply as Dan Hill is one of Canada's most respected and successful singer-songwriters. By age 23, he had already won several Junos and had been nominated for a Grammy, having released three multi-platinum albums in Canada and another platinum album in the United States. But as Dan continued to top the U.S. charts in the 80s and find equal success as a songwriter/producer for the music industry's biggest stars in the ?90s, there was still one critic he could never satisfy: his father. From the time he picked up a guitar at age 11, Daniel Hill IV did everything he could to gain the approval of Daniel Grafton Hill III, a man who has been called Canada's father of human rights. But the senior Hill set impossibly high standards for himself and his family, especially for his eldest son. While Dan inherited his father's drive, his interests lay in another… Read More

" The first book of the #1 New York Times bestselling series and the inspiration for the hit movie from Dreamworks! John Smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian Henri in Paradise, Ohio. But for John, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. He's an alien from the planet Lorien, and he's on the run. A group of evil aliens from the planet Mogadore, who destroyed his world, are hunting anyone who escaped. Nine Loric children were sent to Earth to live in hiding until they grew up and developed their Legacies, powers that would help them fight back--and help them save us. Three of them are now dead. John is Number Four, and he knows he's next. Michael Bay, director of Transformers, raved: "Number Four is a hero for this generation." This epic story is perfect for fans of action-packed science fiction like The 5th Wave series by Rick Yancey, The Maze Runner series by James Dashner, and Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. The battle for… Read More

A tight and unmarked copy-" "They've said some crazy things about me over the years. I mean, okay: 'He bit the head off a bat.' Yes. 'He bit the head off of a dove.' Yes. But then you hear things like, 'Ozzy went to the show last night, but he wouldn't perform until he'd killed fifteen puppies . . .' Now me, kill fifteen puppies? I love puppies. I've got eighteen of the f**king things at home. I've killed a few cows in my time, mind you. And the chickens. I shot the chickens in my house that night. It haunts me, all this crazy stuff. Every day of my life has been an event. I took lethal combinations of booze and drugs for thirty f**king years. I survived a direct hit by a plane, suicidal overdoses, and STDs. I've been accused of attempted murder. Then I almost died while riding over a bump on a quad bike at f**king two miles per hour. People ask me how come I'm still alive, and I don't know what to say. When I was growing up, if you'd have put me up against a wall with the other kids from my street… Read More

A tight, clean, and unmarked copy- "They've said some crazy things about me over the years. I mean, okay: 'He bit the head off a bat.' Yes. 'He bit the head off of a dove.' Yes. But then you hear things like, 'Ozzy went to the show last night, but he wouldn't perform until he'd killed fifteen puppies . . .' Now me, kill fifteen puppies? I love puppies. I've got eighteen of the f**king things at home. I've killed a few cows in my time, mind you. And the chickens. I shot the chickens in my house that night. "; 9.1 X 6.1 X 1.4 inches-Minor edge wear on DJ.

" The legendary Bill Cosby, America's most well-known comic, wants food lovers and over indulgers everywhere to know that they are not alone. Yes, just like the rest of us -- he is frightened -- especially if we've paid any attention lately to the front-page headlines and daily reports on the nightly news: Cholesterol Kills!" Cookies Clog Arteries!" Meatball Sandwiches Cause God Knows What" Repent and Exercise -- or Else!" In this original collection of humorous musings and digressions about our obsessions, the incomparable Doctor of Comedy is right on target as he reflects back on his own sixty-five years of dining at the banquet of life -- from the hoagies to the stogies to every death-defying delicacy in between. Who better than the man who made an international hero out of a boy named Fat Albert, to aim his great wit, wisdom, and observational talent at our national obsession with food and our never-ending quest for a healthy lifestyle. Bill Cosby is stepping up to the plate -- literally -- in… Read More

New York,: Bantam Books, 1969. 4th Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use.

A tight and unmarked copy-I CHING- THE BOOK OF CHANGES-" For countless centuries emperor and peasant, scholar and unlearned alike have sought to understand the timeless wisdom and eerie divinations of the I Ching- The I Ching or Yi Jing, usually translated Book of Changes or Classic of Changes, is an ancient Chinese divination text that is among the oldest of the Chinese classics. The I Ching was originally a divination manual in the Western Zhou period."- Wikipedia

Wood Lake Books , 1992. Soft cover. New. New unread copy-The attitude we bring to every aspect of life is crucial.

CD INCLUDED- " Would you like to eat whatever you want and still lose weight? Would you like to feel really happy with your body? Are you unable to lose those last 10 pounds? Do you find it difficult to say no to second helpings? Do you get disheartened about your eating habits and your weight? Then this amazing book and CD can help you! Welcome to a revolutionary way to stop overeating, control cravings and feel totally motivated to take exercise. Paul McKenna has developed a breakthrough weight-loss system that re-patterns your thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs about yourself, your health and food to help you easily take control of your diet and lose weight permanently. As you use Paul's amazing system, the latest psychological techniques will automatically help you to start losing weight straight away! You can use it, again and again, to make you feel happier about yourself as you go all the way to your ideal shape, size, and weight. "

" For many years, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer's fans have wondered when he would write a memoir. Well, after four decades as a teacher of self-empowerment and the best-selling author of more than 40 books, Wayne has finally done just that! However, he has written it in a way that only he can with a remarkable take-home message for his longtime followers and new readers alike and the result is an exciting new twist on the old format. Rather than a plain old memoir, Wayne has gathered together quantum-moment recollections. In this revealing and engaging book, Wayne shares dozens of events from his life, from the time he was a little boy in Detroit up to the present day. In unflinching detail, he relates his vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, taking readers with him into these formative experiences. Yet then he views the events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned, as well as how he has made the resulting wisdom available to millions via his lifelong… Read More

FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, BOOK CLUB EDITION-Undated, copyright renewed 1971 - A TIGHT AND UNMARKED COPY- WITH MINOR SHELF WEAR-" Illus. in full color. Humorous nonsense rhymes ("1,2--fish in shoe," "yellow, red--cow in bed") introduce simple words and numbers (1 through 10) and encourage kids to copy them down themselves on the blank lines provided. The first few pages show children how to trace letters from then on, they're on their own. Learning to print has never been so much fun! "

" New York Times bestselling author, superstar comedian, and Hollywood box office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have a hilarious but also heartfelt? (Elle) memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself. -The question you're probably asking yourself right now is: What does Kevin Hart have that a book also has? -According to the three people who have seen Kevin Hart and a book in the same room, the answer is clear: -A book is compact. Kevin Hart is compact. -A book has a spine that holds it together. Kevin Hart has a spine that holds him together. -A book has a beginning. Kevin Hart's life uniquely qualifies him to write this book by also having a beginning. -It begins in North Philadelphia. He was born an accident, unwanted by his parents. His father was a drug addict who was in and out of jail. His brother was a crack dealer and… Read More

U.S.A.: Key Porter Books, 2005. Soft cover. New. Synopsis: " I Can't Stop Crying is a down-to-earth book for all those who think they are alone." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD The death of someone close -- a spouse or partner -- can result in overwhelming grief. At the same time, society unrealistically expects people to recover from grief as quickly as possible. I Can't Stop Crying looks at grieving as a painful but necessary process. The authors emphasize the importance of giving yourself permission to grieve and suggest steps for rebuilding your life without your loved one. They also look at how such a loss affects your relationship with family and friends, as well as your lifestyle, work habits, and hopes for the future. A useful appendix lists bereavement groups and other self-help organizations you can contact for assistance. There is no way to lessen or quicken the grieving process. Recovery is possible only by taking the time to work through your pain. This compassionate… Read More

18.73 x 1.83 x 23.5 cm- An unmarked copy with wear to the cover.-" With fifteen cents and five minutes, you too can use and understand the I Ching With six coins (one dime and five pennies) and this easy-to-use guide, tapping into the synchronicity of the universe is simpler and more rewarding than ever." About the Author: Roderic and Amy Sorrell are therapists who have had a lifelong fascination with the I Ching. Students and practitioners of Eastern religions and mediations, consult extensively using the I Ching.

U.S.A.: Allen & Unwin, 1976. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Foreword by Lama Anagarika Govinda.

An unmarked copy-" An important, new interpretation of the I Ching, the 5,000-year-old Chinese book of wisdom, in a unique workbook format designed to help truth-seekers find new meaning and enlightenment in its ancient lore. Designed for those actively exploring this ancient system to better understand their lives, The I Ching Workbook serves as a simple guide to studying and interpreting the I Ching's advice. It provides a format for each of the 64 hexagrams that allows one to record the various responses of the I Ching. Insights regarding health, relationships, business, politics, travel, career, social events, and inner development have been sought by the I Ching, or Book of Change, for thousands of years. With continued consultation of the I Ching concerning all aspects of your life, you will begin to perceive patterns to the I Ching's responses and therefore, certain patterns to the changes in your life. R.L. Wing's new interpretation incorporates cultural and linguistic changes that greatly… Read More