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1	The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales more books like this by Oliver W Sacks A collection of clinical tales that recounts, with sensitivity and empathy, the amazingly complex lives of people who live with neurological impairments. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales more books like this by Oliver W Sacks In a fashion still more personal than his previous books, Oliver Sacks gives us portraits of several neurological patients, following them as far as possible into their otherworldly modes of being: a surgeon who is consumed by the compulsive tics of Tourette's syndrome unless he is operating; an artist who loses all sense of color in a car ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf more books like this by Harvey Penick, Ben Shrake Penick's life in golf began at the age of eight when he caddied at the Austin (Texas) Country Club. Now, 78 years later, he is still there, dispensing simple wisdom and common-sense advice to famous pros and high-handicap amateurs alike. His Little Red Book is a classic to be cherished by generations to come. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Official Preppy Handbook more books like this by Lisa Birnbach A "New York Times" bestseller when originally published, "The Official Preppy Handbook" has maintained its popularity over the years. see all copies from $16.54! first editions
5	Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey more books like this by Linda Greenlaw Familiar to millions of readers of "The Perfect Storm" as the captain of the "Hannah Boden", sister ship to the "Andrea Gail", Greenlaw is also known as one of the best sea captains on the East Coast. Here she offers an adventure-soaked tale of her own, complete with danger, humor, and characters so colorful they seem to have been ripped from the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Golf in the Kingdom more books like this by Michael Murphy A consideration of the mysticism inherent in the game of golf. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	House more books like this by Tracy Kidder Tracy Kidder's account of the building of a house in Massachusetts is as riveting as a novel, describing with wit and clarity not only the nuts, bolts, and beams involved in the actual project, but the sometimes conflicting personalities of the architect, the builders, and the clients. An admirable blend of the technical and the personal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Compulsive Eating more books like this by Geneen Roth Twenty years after its original publication, "Feeding the Hungry Heart" continues to inspire women and men, helping them win the battle against a hunger that goes deeper than a need for food. This book contains stories both heartrending and inspiring from many of those whom Roth has met through her lectures, workshops, and retreats. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.75! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Peter principle more books like this by Laurence J Peter, Raymond Hull see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.76! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character more books like this by Richard Phillips Feynman, PH.D. A scientist and physicist, one of the greatest of the 20th century, and winner of the Nobel Prize, Richard Feynman worked on the atomic bomb and revealed the cause of the Challenger disaster. Before his death earlier this year, he worked with his friend Ralph Leighton to prepare this manuscript, his last literary legacy. Illustrated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Private Parts more books like this by Howard Stern The autobiography of the well-known radio broadcaster and all-purpose celebrity. Stern's account of his life and career is written in the highly opinionated style for which he became famous over the airwaves, and it is broad enough in its scope to include digressions on many of the subjects closest to his heart. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Miss America more books like this by Howard Stern Celebrity shock jock Howard Stern's autobiography Private Parts was the fastest selling autobiography of all time. Stern's new book, as yet untitled, will be his most outrageous work to date, featuring Stern's trademark no-holds-barred wit and his controversial and provocative takes on politics, sex, love, and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	James Herriot's Dog Stories more books like this by James Herriot Ten of Herriot's favorites. Here are illustrated stories about memorable, wise, and winning dogs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Funny, You Don't Look Like a Grandmother more books like this by Lois Wyse Today's grandmother is active, on the move, sexy, as young as 40 or as young as she feels. Here, Lois Wyse provides a series of amusing and heartwarming stories that illustrate the joys and pitfalls of being a contemporary grandmother. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession more books like this by Erma Bombeck Erma Bombeck views motherhood with warmth, humor, insight, and compassion. She rescues motherhood from the unreal realm of cliche, myth, and make-believe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Where Angels Walk more books like this by Joan Wester Anderson Do you believe in angels? If you do, then you will rejoice in this collection of stories attesting to angelic intervention in human affairs. If you do not believe, you may find yourself wavering as you read stories like that of the angel who guided a small plane home. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Miss Manners Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior more books like this by Judith Martin Readers who follow Miss Manners' correct and complete guide will be able to proceed in an orderly fashion from birth to death without making a single false move. Indexed, illustrated, easy to use and hilarious to read, this handbook on good manners is written with wit and style.768 pp. Orig. $19.95. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul more books like this by Jack Canfield, Carol Kline, Mark Victor Hansen Like the bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books, animals brings out the goodness, humanity, and optimism in people and speak directly to their souls. A must-have for pet owners and animal lovers everywhere, this joyous, inspiring, and entertaining collection of stories demonstrates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts more books like this by Burke Davis An entertaining look at some intriguing oddities, unusual incidents and colorful personalities connected with the Civil War. Illustrated with line drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.97! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis more books like this by Howell Raines Using fly fishing as a metaphor for the struggle to understand and come to grips with life, here is a unique study of Raines' life, politics, gender; as a son, father, husband and journalist; and his attitudes toward aging and mortality. Its part sporting autobiography, part guidebook to life's middle passage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.19! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	God's Little Devotional Book more books like this by Honor Books (Creator) Now in mass-market paperback. The delightful, often-humorous stories found in this collection have been designed to inspire and encourage readers as they strive to become all God intends them to be. Each captivating story illustrates a principle found in God's Word. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Every Night Josephine more books like this by Jacqueline Susann Originally published in 1963, this witty novel full of dead-on observations centers around a magnificent, pampered poodle Susann acquires. Fans of the author, kitsch lovers, and pet pamperers alike will be helpless to resist this laugh-out-loud classic. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Ring of Bright Water more books like this by Gavin Maxwell Gavin Maxwell's classic portrait of his pet otters, and of life at his home in the Scottish highlands. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Song of the Bird more books like this by Anthony de Mello, S.J. Included in this book are 124 stories (parables) from a variety of traditions, both ancient and modern. Each story is a life lesson that teaches truths about ourselves and our world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.62! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Family-The Ties That Bind...and Gag! more books like this by Erma Bombeck Bombeck discusses raising a family, a subject she brings up with more fun and feeling than anyone else around. Spouses, offspring, domestic guests and pets--Erma Bombeck sends up family life with typical Bombeck bravura! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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