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Philadelphia: Running Press, 1991. 1st Edition. Hardcover_cloth. Fine-Collectible. Edmund Dulac (1882-1953). 2.75"x3.25" 148 pgs. 2nd printing. Dk. toast cloth boards w/gold foil letters on spine. Smythe sewn binding. DJ designed by Toby Schmidt. Interior designed by and featues additional artwork by E. Michael Epps. 91 full-color illustrations. The text was set in Palacio by Commcor Communications. GIFT QUALITY. Secure ship w/track #. For hundreds of years, The Arabian Nights has enchanted readers with its fabulous legends and fairy tales. Here are three favorite stories of exotic adventure, love, and magic, retold for the enjoyment of today's readers. Our Miniature Editions TM collection continues to grow! Since 1989, when our first minis appeared, Running Press has offered an astonishing range of subjects, sure to find a place in any booklover's library! Our Miniature Editions TM collection continues to grow! Since 1989, when our first minis appeared, Running Press has offered an astonishing… Read More

NY, NY: Guideposts, 2008. Hardcover_pictorial boards. Near Fine. 5.75"x8.5" 280 pgs. Cover by Lookout Design, Inc. Interior design by Cindy LaBreacht. Typeset by Nancy Tardi. #1 on ffep. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, no DJ. Secure ship w/track #. Charlotte Stevenson's world is turned upside down by the death of her daughter Denise. Denise ran away from home as a teenager and Charlotte has never forgiven herself. Now, Denise's three children are coming to live on Heather Creek Farm. Is this Charlotte's chance to make things right? The three kids arrive on the farm: Sam fiercely protective of his younger siblings; Emily, desperately missing her friends; and young Christopher, a sweet soul who wants to fit in. While Charlotte helps the grandchildren she barely knows adjust to their new life, she also wrestles with her own grief. Well-meaning friends offer heartfelt advice but what if Charlotte makes the same mistakes this time around? But small joys remind… Read More

NY, NY: Guideposts, 2009. 1st Edition. Hardcover_pictorial boards. Near Fine-Collectible. 5.75"x8.5" 280 pgs. First printing. Cover by Lookout Design, Inc. Interior design by Cindy LaBreacht. Typeset by Nancy Tardi. #16 on ffep. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, no DJ. Secure ship w/track #. A thick layer of snow blankets Heather Creek Farm, and as Christmas draws near, everyone is getting into the holiday spirit. Charlotte is looking forward to a nice quiet celebration with her family, but when an unexpected visitor arrives on the farm, everything is about to change. Kevin Slater, the children's father, hasn't contacted the family since he left almost nine years ago. What could he possibly want after all this time? As the kids struggle to understand the father they'd long given up hope on, Kevin admits he intends to take custody. Charlotte and Bob gear up for a long legal battle, and everyone wrestles whet this means for the children. Meanwhile, Emily is… Read More

NY, NY: Guideposts, 2008. Hardcover_pictorial boards. Near Fine. 5.75"x8.5" 244 pgs. Cover by Lookout Design, Inc. Interior design by Cindy LaBreacht. Typeset by Nancy Tardi. #6 on ffep. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, no DJ. Secure ship w/track #. Heather Creek Farm is blanketed in snow and ice as the heart of winter settles over Nebraska, but things are heating up for the Stevenson family. Emily, embarrassed by an innocent mistake, takes up a new hobby that could bring Charlotte and her granddaughter closer together - if it doesn't tear them apart first. Meanwhile, Sam makes some new friends who aren't exactly Charlotte's cup of tea, and Christopher learns more about the farm's horses than he ever wanted to know. And when Pete comes across a car that's veered off the road, he tows the driver to safety and lands in trouble of his own. His budding relationship with Dana hits the skids when the grateful driver, Lisa Grienke, starts paying him lots of attention.… Read More

NY: Random House, 2010. 1st Edition. Hardcover_boards. Collectible - VeryGood/Near Fine. 6.5 X 9.5 X 1.25. 422 pages. X-library w/graphics. Boards with black spine. Gilt lettering on spine. Jacket design by Lynn Buckley. Jacket images by Getty in images of gypsy rose Lee frontispiece is portrait of Rose Louise Hovik posing as hard boiled Rose. Dedication; page notes and sources; bibliography; index; and illustration credits. Monotype Dante. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright, unclipped. With the critically acclaimed Sin in the Second City, bestselling author Karen Abbott "pioneered sizzle history" (USA Today). Now she returns with the gripping and expansive story of America's coming-of-age—told through the extraordinary life of Gypsy Rose Lee and the world she survived and conquered. America in the Roaring Twenties. Vaudeville was king. Talking pictures were only a distant flicker. Speakeasies beckoned beyond dimly lit doorways; money flowed fast and free. But then, almost… Read More

NY: The Macmillan Company, 1938. 1st Edition. Hardcover_cloth. Collectible - VeryGood. 6.25"x9.5". 337 indexed pages. Signed by author and President of Dallas News, G.B. Dealey. First printing. Maroon cloth boards w/gilt letters on front and spine. Frontispiece is photo of Corner Stone of Dallas News building. Many B&W photos. Spine straight, binding tight. Some light foxing to few pages and inside covers. GI on fep and PON inside front cover. Edge wear w/light fraying to heal & crown. Mild toning. History of the Dallas News from it's birth cry in Galveston, TX iin 1842 to publication of this book in 1938. Introduction by J. J. Taylor. 28 illustrations plus frontispiece (inc. B&W photos).

Cleveland, TN: White Wing Publishing House & Press, 1954. Hardcover_cloth. Near Fine-Collectible. 5.25"x7.75" 160 pgs. Bright blue cloth boards w/black embossed letters in corner and spine. Assumed first w/no other printings listed. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unmarked, & no DJ. Minimal edge wear, GIFT QUALITY. Secure ship w/track #. Prisoners religious life.

Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002. Paperback. Fine. 6.5"x9.25" 128 pgs. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped (w/price), & unmarked. Secure ship w/track #. Hoosier Hysteria is a passion for the game of basketball in Indiana. Explore the history of the state's long-term obsession with high school round ball. In 1925 the man credited with inventing basketball, Dr. James Naismith, visited Indiana and famously said, while the game was invented in Massachusetts, basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport. Indeed, Indiana is the first state that comes to mind when one thinks of high school basketball. The game itself is an important part of the history of the state. From reports of the first game in 1894 to the heyday when Hoosier high school gyms were filled beyond capacity, Hoosierism and basketball have had a long and eventful relationship. Towns and cities, large and small alike,...Source: Publisher.

NY: Oxford University Press, 2021. 1st Edition Thus. Paperback. New. Physical Info: 0.7" H x 10.9" L x 8.4" W (1.81 lbs) 320 pages. 5th printing. Features: Illustrated, Maps, Bibliography, Index. Secure ship w/track #. The third edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners. -4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food, and Recreation -New and updated topics such as job search, career planning, and digital literacy equip students with the language they need for everyday success. -Revised practice activities prepare students for work, academic study, and citizenship from the very beginning. -Pre-reading questions build students' previewing and predicting skills -High-interest reading promote literacy skills -Post-reading questions support critical thinking and textual… Read More

Sheepdog Press, 2016. 1st Edition. Paperback. Fine-Collectible. 6"x9" 466 numbered pages. Signed by author. Foreword by Wayne Dupree. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped (price). Secure ship w/track #. GIFT QUALITY. Squashing Liberalism not only pokes hole after hole in today's liberal/progressive dogma, it does so in a way that'll leave you in stitches, yet still arm you with loads of unwavering and proven conservative points with which you can render silent any babbling Marxist moron. So whether you're a battle-hardened debate pro who enjoys a good laugh at the expense of liberals, an eager student in the fine art of triumphing over the left, or possibly someone who's not exactly sure where you fall within the political spectrum, Squashing Liberalism has something for everyone.

NY: Morrow, 1991. 1st Edition. Hardcover_clothspine. Near Fine-Collectible/Near Fine. Not Ex-library. First printing w/number line. 6.5"x9.5"x1.25". 308 pages. Gold boards. Brown cloth spine w/gold metallic letters. Book design by Paul Chevannes. Author's photo by Bob Sebree. Jacket design by Neil Stuart. No markings noted. Minimal shelf wear to dust jacket. 3 small pencil head marks on back DJ. Spine straight & binding tight. Unclipped. "From the author of The War of the Roses, here is a stunning and powerful novel of love and betrayal, sexual passion and emotional obsession, played out in a land fabled for its open spaces and unsparing truths. Two friends are involved in affairs with each other's spouse, and a confrontation is unavoidable when they all go on an African safari." Goodreads.

Consolidated Music Publishers, 1956. Paperback. Near Fine. 9"x12" 160 pgs. 124 songs. Spine straight binding tight pages clean w/soft tone. Not x-library, unclipped. Some pencil notes. Secure ship w/track #. See 2nd and 3rd photo for song list.

NY: Harper Collins, 2009. Ex-Library / First Edition. Hardcover. VeryGood/VeryGood. 6.25"x9.25"x1.25"; 371 pages. Peach cover with heart design, author's name in black on spine, title in white on spine. Dust jacket has two see-throught cut-outs to cover. Spine straight and binding tight. "One of the world's most popular writers of women's fiction—author of the beloved international bestseller, P.S. I Love You, basis for the popular film starring Hilary Swank—Cecelia Ahern now gives us Thanks for the Memories, a heartwarming tale of déjà vu and second chances. Reminiscent of The Time Traveler's Wife, Thanks for the Memories is a love story brimming with hope and feeling and enlivened with an enchanting touch of magic. " Goodreads.

New York: Minotaur Books, 2013. 1st Edition. Hardcover_cloth. Fine-Collectible/Near Fine. 6 3/8"x9.5x"x1". 294 pages. 1st printing w/full number line. Brown cloth boards, copper metallic lettering on spine. Book design by Omar Chapa. Jacket design by David Baldeosingh Rotstein. Author photo by Jennifer Nash. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, & unmarked. Faint blemish to DJ on back. GIFT QUALITY. A compelling thriller that introduces a new hero for our times: Ranjit Singh, former captain in the Indian Army, illegal immigrant in the heart of white America and caretaker to the rich and famous. ne harsh winter, Ranjit illegally moves his family into an empty, luxurious vacation home belonging to an African-OAmerican Senator. Ensconced in the house, he tries to forget his brief affair with Anna, the Senator's wife, and focuses on providing for his family. But one night, their idyll is shattered when mysterious armed men break into the house, searching for an… Read More

NY: Forum, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover_card stock spine. New/New. FIRST PRINTING with DJ WRAPPED IN MYLAR. Physical Info: 1.03" H x 9.54" L x 6.38" W (1.1 lbs) 288 pages. Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Sewn binding. Secure ship w/track #. "The inside story of how our political class enabled an era of unaccountable corporate might that left ordinary Americans isolated and powerless-and how we can fight back-from the acclaimed author of The Unbroken Thread. Over the past two generations, U.S. leaders deregulated big business on the faith that it would yield a better economy and a freer society. But the opposite happened. Americans lost stable, well-paying jobs, Wall Street dominated industry to the detriment of the middle class and local communities, and corporations began to subject us to total surveillance, even dictating what we are, and aren't, allowed to think. The corporate titans and mega-donors who aligned themselves with this vision knew exactly what they… Read More

Archway Publishing, 2020. BoardBook. New. Physical Info: 1.6" H x 6.0" L x 6.0" W (1.45 lbs). Features: Ikids1 , Price on Product. Target Age Group: 02 to 04. Secure ship w/track #. "Written by a doctor, the Little Doctors children's book set offers a perfect introduction to the wonders of the human body. These interactive board books teach little ones about the heart, the brain, and human cells, along with the roles they play in maintaining life. The book set includes the Cardiology For Babies , Neurology For Babies , and Cell Biology For Babies board books. Through words and pictures, this series captures the imagination, stimulates curiosity, and facilitates a love for science in the next generation. Be amazed at how much your budding genius (and you) can learn!" Goodreads.

NY: Random House, 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover_boards. Collectible - Fine/Near Fine. 5.75"x8.5" 258 pps. 1st printing. Black boards w/gilt letters to spine. DJ design: Richard Rossiter. Jacket photo: Eric Ogden. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, and unmarked. GIFT QUALITY. In Learning to Sing, Clay Aiken tells the story of how his faith was integral to him learning valuable life lessons during his meteoric rise from life as an aspiring educator in Raleigh, North Carolina to instant stardom on "American Idol." Clay's advice is 1) Believe in yourself, 2) Believe in God, and 3) Be really stubborn. This personal relationship with God is key to personal success, as Clay has witnessed in real life experiences. When asked to "dirty up" his lyrics to increase sales, he resisted-and has sold more than 3 million albums. He refuses to make videos placing him in inappropriate situations, and considers his relationship with God the most valuable in his life.… Read More

West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing Company, Inc, 1968. 1st Edition. Paperback. Near Fine-Collectible. 6"x9" 200 indexed pages. 13th printing. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, & has some underlinings. Secure ship w/track #. This book was written with the sole aim of bringing the good news of successful "biological" treatments to millions of arthritis sufferers, and freeing them from their hopelessness and desperation. The author, an internationally known naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, studied these biological treatments in many leading clinics in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, England and Finland.

Santa Barbara, CA: Capra Press, 1979. Paperback. Very Good-Collectible. Not an ex-library. 5.5"x7.5"; 112 pgs. Some marking/underlining throughout. Shelf wear to edges and spine and discoloring/aging to pages. Otherwise a good reading copy. Price sticker on back cover. Assume first edition w/year 1979 on title page. "Apr 03, 2013 Nicolas Akmakjian rated it it was amazing. This book was written by my father, so go ahead and discount this review accordingly. I think this is one of the most approachable books on haiku ever written. You will learn how to translate from the original, or you can merely enjoy some of the best haiku ever written. Learn about the most famous haiku poets. New to haiku? Start here. Love haiku already? You will cherish this book. " Goodreads.

Cincinnati, Ohio: North Light Books, 1991. 1st Edition. Hardcover_cloth. Collectible - Near Fine/Near Fine. 9.25"X12.25".152 indexed pp. 2nd printing. Brillian blue cloth boards w/gilt letters on spine. Matching paste downs. Book design by Clare Finney. Frontispiece: Palm Patters #125. Edith Bergstrom. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, and unmarked. 2-1/8" tears along bottom edge of fep. Minor shelf and edge wear to DJ. Splash 1 showcases the work of 90 watercolor artists working in a wide range of styles and techniques--tight realism to loose abstraction, traditional transparent watercolor to various experimental techniques. 160 full-color illustrations. This collection of the finest examples of contemporary American watercolor paintings includes work from a wide range of styles and techniques--loose abstraction to tight realism, traditional transparent watercolor to various experimental techniques. Over 150 paintings.