In this stunning work of in-depth journalism, Helen Thorpe, wife of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, takes us deep into the American subculture of Mexican immigrants. We meet four girls on the eve of their senior prom, in Denver, Colorado. Two of them have legal documentation and two do not. This brilliant, fast-paced work is a vivid coming-of-age story about girlhood, friendship, and identity—what it means to inherit an identity from one's parents and country.

Join Ron LeMaster, author of "Ultimate Skiing," and Shannon Sovndal, author of  "Cycling Anatomy," for an evening of outdoor adventure. "Ultimate Skiing" will give readers a performance edge, with photo sequences illustrating proper form. "Cycling Anatomy" provides a unique approach to training, to build an effective and injury-free program.

In 2005, Geographical Magazine commissioned Richard Starks and Miriam Murcutt to write an article about a strange river in Venezuela called the Casiquiare. This is an account of the two authors’ journey, which forces them to confront the many risks involved in the project. "Along the River that Flows Uphill" weaves the story with math, science and more.

In 1954 two college students hiking outside Boulder stumbled upon the body of a young woman strewn on the rocks. An investigation turned up nothing, and the girl was buried as Jane Doe. This fascinating story by Boulder author, CU alum, and cold case historian Silvia Pettem explores forensics of both the 1950s and today.

When Kaela’s wish for a magical life comes true, she is whisked away with her cousin Shawn to an extraordinary world through a hole in the sky. Kaela and Shawn learn of an ancient prophecy about a red-haired girl from far away who can break a terrible curse that holds the land. The people of Muratenland are certain that Kaela is the red-haired girl. Assisted by Shawn, Kaela must face her deepest fears and embrace her hidden strengths, or all will be lost. "The Hole In the Sky" was selected for a Moonbeam award for pre-teen fantasy-fiction.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The store will be closed all day on Christmas. Happy holidays!

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.

The Used Book Office will be closed for the holidays, to assist with floor sales and operations, and for our yearly storewide inventory. Drop-offs during these times will NOT be allowed, so please plan accordingly.