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Christmas and Holiday items on sale!
Submitted by princebooks on Mon, 12/28/2009 - 2:21pm.Come by Prince Books while supplies last!
All Holiday/Christmas Boxed Cards are 50% off.
All Holiday/Christmas Books are 30% off!
Get them while they last!
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Walmart, Amazon.com, Prince Books, and You
Submitted by princebooks on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 5:04pm.Interested in learning more about why it's important to patronize Prince Books and your other favorite independent bookstores? Prince's Holly Wielkoszewski recently contributed an article to AltDaily, a Hampton Roads culture and opinion blog.
An excerpt:
You read for many reasons: to learn, to laugh, to escape, to relax.
And you, the reader, are supported in your reading choices by an
extensive industry, ranging from the writer scribbling in her favorite
coffeeshop, to the publisher taking a chance on an unknown, through
numerous supplier steps, and finally to you via your favorite bookstore.
How would it impact you if a link in this chain were to break?
Recently, one of the links has begun to crumble. In October,
Amazon.com and Walmart began a so-called “price war,” selling 10 titles
by perennial bestsellers such as Stephen King and Michael Crichton for
under $10. Why is this a problem, you might ask? If you can put your
hands on King’s Under the Dome at under a penny a page, isn’t that a win?
Well in the short run, and for your pocketbook, the answer is likely
yes. But in the long term, this type of devaluation of books, and the
creative process that inspires them, threatens to undermine the variety
of the industry, and ultimately, the books that you can choose to read.
Click here to read the full article!
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Holiday Gift Guide, Part One: Books for the Political Mind
Submitted by princebooks on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 3:26pm.
Great Powers (Hardcover)$29.95
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DescriptionThe author of the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller The Pentagon's New Map brings us a remarkable analysis of the post-Bush world, and America's leadership role in it. In civilian and military circles alike, The Pentagon's New Map became one of the most talked about books of 2004. "A combination of Tom Friedman on globalization and Carl von Clausewitz on war, [it is] the red-hot book among the nation's admirals and generals," wrote David Ignatius in The Washington Post. Barnett's second book, Blueprint for Action, demonstrated how to put the first book's principles to work. Now, in Great Powers, Barnett delivers his most sweeping-- and important--book of all. 
Stones into Schools (Hardcover)$26.95
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DescriptionFrom the author of the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea, the continuing story of this determined humanitarian's efforts to promote peace through education In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders even as he was dodging shootouts with feuding Afghan warlords and surviving an eight-day armed abduction by the Taliban. He shares for the first time his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, as well as touching on military matters, Islam, and women-all woven together with the many rich personal stories of the people who have been involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort. 
The Audacity to Win (Hardcover)$27.95
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DescriptionThe architect of the Obama campaign reveals how it all happened- and how it will revolutionize our politics David Plouffe not only led the effort that put Barack Obama in the White House, but he also changed the face of politics forever and reenergized the idea of democracy itself. The Audacity to Win is his story of that groundbreaking achievement, taking readers inside the remarkable campaign that led to the election of the first African American president. 
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide (Hardcover)$27.95
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DescriptionFrom two of our most fiercely moral voices, a passionate call to arms against our era’s most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. With Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn as our guides, we undertake an odyssey through Africa and Asia to meet the extraordinary women struggling there, among them a Cambodian teenager sold into sex slavery and an Ethiopian woman who suffered devastating injuries in childbirth. Drawing on the breadth of their combined reporting experience, Kristof and WuDunn depict our world with anger, sadness, clarity, and, ultimately, hope. 
Speech-less: Tales of a White House Survivor (Hardcover)$26.00
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DescriptionFrom a top speechwriter to President George W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld, this may be the most deliciously candid memoir ever written about official Washington—a laugh-out-loud cri de coeur that shows what can happen to idealism in a town driven by self-interest. But first he has to find a job. 
Going Rogue: An American Life (Hardcover)$28.99
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DescriptionOne year ago, Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage like a comet. Yet even now, few Americans know who this remarkable woman really is. On September 3, 2008 Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that electrified the nation and instantly made her one of the most recognizable women in the world. |
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Shop Local this Season!
Submitted by princebooks on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 11:39am.As you enter into the holiday crunch, take a moment to consider your local, independent businesses. Looking for ideas? Veer Magazine just published a guide to shopping locally this season. You can pick up your free copy here at Prince Books.
If you are looking for that perfect book, please come in and let our staff recommend something for you! Or you can purchase a Prince Books gift card, always a great gift idea!
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Special Advance Screening Movie Passes!
Submitted by princebooks on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 12:18pm.Prince Books has a limited quantity of FREE Advance Screening Movie passes for our customers!
Passes are valid for two people for the following films and screening dates:
When In Rome, starring Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Will Arnett, and more. Screening at Cinemark at Military Circle Mall, TONIGHT November 19th at 7:30 p.m. Seating first come, first served.
Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Wes Anderson, with George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Owen Wilson, and more. Screening at Regal Cinemas MacArthur Center, Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. Seating first come, first served.
Stay tuned to our blog for future passes as we receive these periodically.
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Lost Norfolk Event RESCHEDULED to November 24!
Submitted by princebooks on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 5:41pm.The Lost Norfolk book signing with Amy Waters Yarsinske, which was canceled due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for TUESDAY, November 24, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Call ahead to reserve your copy of Ms. Yarsinske's newest book!
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NOVEMBER NOR'EASTER
Submitted by princebooks on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 2:12pm.Prince Books is closed Thursday November 12 due to the November Nor'easter. The book signing with Amy Yarsinske will be rescheduled.
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The Scarpetta Factor Autographed Copies - SOLD OUT
Submitted by princebooks on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 1:40pm.Thanks to all our customers who purchased autographed copies of The Scarpetta Factor. We have now sold out of signed copies, but you can still come in to buy your regular copy at 20% off!
Also, be sure to get your copy of John Grisham's newest, Ford County, coming out tomorrow! This title is also a Buyer's Choice, 20% off! Call ahead or email us to reserve your copy now!
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Autographed First Editions of The Scarpetta Factor!
Submitted by princebooks on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 4:05pm.
Patricia Cornwell's fantastic Kay Scarpetta is back in a new adventure, The Scarpetta Factor. Prince Books has autographed first editions, available for 20% off! Come in today to purchase your autographed copy, or call us to set it aside for you.
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New Website Features!
Submitted by princebooks on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 12:30pm.We hope you are enjoying our new website content! Please take a moment to explore the new features available to you via Prince Books online. We value your feedback and look forward to serving you through both online and instore mediums.
- E-Book Search Features: We are now able to sell you your favorite titles in digital formats. Learn a bit more about the types of digital readers we support in our right sidebar, and take a moment to search for your favorite title in digital format. E-books are convenient, less expensive, and an excellent way to augment your reading experience with the help of your favorite electronics. Questions? Call or email us for assistance.
- In-store and Community Events. Stay plugged-in to the local literary scene with our website's up-to-date listing of store events, from author signings to poetry readings, as well as local events that may interest our customers. Let us be your resource!
- Staff Recommendations and IndieBound selections. Click on Staff Picks to see what our staff is reading lately. Browse the ABC Best Books for Children or the IndieBound Next List to see what might be your next favorite book!
- Follow our Facebook page to stay up-to-date on our latest developments, special sales, and events.
- Coming soon: Newsletter Archives, additional e-book information, and updated Staff Picks!
We hope to continue to create a helpful tool for you, and look forward to seeing you in our store again soon!
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