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James Howard Kunstler

    James Howard Kunstler is an American author and social critic known for his critique of suburban life and urban development. His works explore the implications of declining oil production, forecasting the end of industrialized society and a forced return to localized, agrarian communities. His writing often emphasizes the need to re-evaluate our current lifestyles and adapt to the reality of finite resources. Kunstler challenges readers to consider the long-term consequences of our choices and to seek more sustainable paths forward.

    The Working of Semi-Precious Stones
    Atmosphere
    A History of the Future
    The Harrows of Spring
    Selections from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Piano Solos
    Too Much Magic
    • 2023

      Young Man Blues

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Exploring the challenges of growing into manhood, the author reflects on his personal struggle with disabling anxiety over fifty years ago. He contrasts his experiences with the complexities faced by boys today, who navigate a world marked by greater discord and uncertainty. The narrative emphasizes resilience and personal growth amidst societal changes, highlighting the ongoing journey of becoming a fully functional adult man in a rapidly evolving American landscape.

      Young Man Blues
    • 2021

      Set in 1960s Manhattan, this novella follows eleven-year-old Jeff Greenaway as he navigates the complexities of friendship and personal challenges. The story delves into the trials and tribulations of childhood, capturing the essence of growing up in a vibrant urban landscape. Through Jeff's experiences, themes of loyalty, resilience, and the bittersweet nature of growing up are explored, making it a poignant addition to the series.

      Manhattan Gothic: A Ghoulish Tale of Friendship and Tribulation
    • 2020

      Living in the Long Emergency

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.5(123)Add rating

      James Howard Kunstler, author of The Long Emergency, which sold approximately 36K copies, returns with a new book exploring the looming collapse of the techno-industrial economy, featuring profiles of individuals who have drastically altered their lives due to financial difficulties.

      Living in the Long Emergency
    • 2019

      Atmosphere

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.1(17)Add rating

      Jim Howard creates luxe yet comfortable homes for sophisticated clients around the country. His design work is known for the sort of evocative atmosphere that characterizes the world's great spaces. "Atmosphere" is the magic of a place, the embodiment of all its power to capture your attention and embrace you--some might call it the "wow factor." But even as it excites, atmosphere also soothes, offering an overall feeling of well-being and calm. Howard wrote this book to convey all he has learned about crafting atmosphere at home, wherever that home may be, whatever aesthetic it might have. Doing so isn't just a matter of rules or formulas; it is a science as much as an art, which Jim shares in a dozen captivating chapters.

      Atmosphere
    • 2017

      A Safe and Happy Place

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of 1967, the story follows 19-year-old Erica "Pooh" Bollinger, who grapples with an unplanned pregnancy and her dissatisfaction with life in New York City. As a sophomore at NYU, she feels overwhelmed by the chaos of the Vietnam War and the absurdities of everyday life. Seeking escape, Pooh learns about Sunrise Village, a commune in Vermont led by the enigmatic "Songbird." Her journey reflects a quest for identity and belonging amidst societal upheaval, blending personal struggles with the countercultural movement of the time.

      A Safe and Happy Place
    • 2017

      The Harrows of Spring

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.3(43)Add rating

      Set in a post-apocalyptic America, this novel explores a future marked by economic and political collapse, where modern conveniences like electricity and automobiles have faded into oblivion. As the final installment of the World Made By Hand series, it delves into the lives of characters navigating a drastically altered society, highlighting themes of survival, community, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

      The Harrows of Spring
    • 2017

      Relive the wonder of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them with this spectacular souvenir folio, loaded with full-color photos from the film. Fantastic Beasts marks a new era in J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World, which takes place decades before Harry Potter. Filled with spells and mysterious dark forces, the story follows Magizoologist Newt Scamander and an unlikely band of heroes as they recover magical beasts that have accidentally escaped the hidden dimensions of Newt's deceptively nondescript leather case and are loose in 1920s New York. This Easy Piano collection by prolific popular-music arranger Dan Coates makes memorable themes from the movie accessible to students at the intermediate level. Helpful fingering suggestions and pedaling indications are included. Titles: Newt Says Goodbye to Tina / Jacob's Bakery * A Man and His Beasts * Blind Pig * End Titles Pt. 2: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them * Kowalski Rag.

      Selections from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Easy Piano
    • 2016

      The film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes us to a new era in J. K. Rowling's wizarding world, decades before Harry Potter and half a world away. This folio presents piano solo/vocal arrangements of selections from the film's sweeping score, penned by A-list composer James Newton Howard, and also includes eight vibrant color pages of art from the movie.

      Selections from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Piano Solos
    • 2015

      A History of the Future

      A World Made by Hand Novel

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.1(32)Add rating

      Set in the small town of Union Grove, this novel delves into themes of family and morality in a post-apocalyptic world. As the third installment in the "World Made By Hand" series, it continues to explore the challenges and dynamics of community life in a future shaped by societal collapse, focusing on the resilience of human relationships amid adversity.

      A History of the Future
    • 2014

      (Piano Solo Songbook). Ten songs from the Disney summer movie hit Maleficent which retells the story of Sleeping Beauty from the point of view of the so-named villainess played by Angelina Jolie are included in this piano solo collection. Our folio features the song Once Upon a Dream as performed by Lana Del Rey, plus eight pages of color artwork from the film! Other songs include: Are You Maleficent? * Aurora in Faerieland * Maleficent Is Captured * Maleficent Suite * Phillip's Kiss * Prince Phillip * The Queen of Faerieland * True Love's Kiss * Welcome to the Moors.

      Maleficent: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack