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7 HC volumes of children's literature in The Little Library series (5 from the Victorian era & 2 from the 1920s) being sold as a set (Note: this is not a complete set-there are add'l books in the series). Each volume is 6.5" x 4.5" x 0.5". Only 2 of the 7 books have dust jackets as specified below. The 7 titles are as follows:1) The Light Princess by George MacDonald, illus. by Dorothy F. Lathrop (orig. publ. 1864) (1952 - 17th printing), 119pgs.;2) Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book for Children by Christina G. Rosetti, illus. by Marguerite Davis (orig. publ. 1872) (1952 - 20th printing), 88pgs.;3) The Nurnberg Stove by Louise de la Ramee, pictures by Frank Boyd (orig. publ. 1895) (1952 - 11th printing), 122 pgs.;4) Charlie and his Kitten Topsy written & illus. by Helen Hill & Violet Maxwell (orig. publ. 1922) (1952 - 21st printing), 84pgs.;5) The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin, illus. by Mary L. Seaman (orig. publ. 1951) (1952 - 19th printing), 83pgs., with DJ (intact but faded on the spine &… Read More

Lavishly illustrated with full color photographs & drawings & detailed how-to instructions & explanations. Table of Contents: Introduction; Glass; How to Work with Glass; Designing Stained Glass; Projects Using Copper Foil; Projects Using Leading; Projects Using Applique; Projects Using Sandblasting; Projects Using Glass Painting; Turning a Hobby Into a Business; Patterns; Glossary; Useful Addresses [as of 1996]; Index.

EX-LIBRARY. A bound typewritten technical report.Technical report on burrs/burr formation/burr prevention/burr removal by an industry expert, LaRoux Gillespie, who was at the time Senior Process Engineer at the Bendix Corporation.Per the Abstract: This report "summarizes recent [as of 1975] and continuing research on burr formation, prevention, and removal" emphasizing Japanese, German, and American studies & also reviews Soviet trends. Burrs are an important issue in manufacturing as the deburring processes are costly for manufacturers. As the report noted: "Billions of dollars to remove something that noone wanted in the first place." Includes 4 black & white illustrations & a bibliography.

Junior High School literature anthology textbook (may also be used for High School level). Includes selections of poetry (one long & 10 short narrative poems, patriotic poems, humorous poems, lyrics, Bible psalms), essays, speeches, letters, short stories, biography & autobiography excerpts, & an excerpt from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Shakespeare. Included, for instance, "Evangeline", "Legend of Sleepy Hollow", the Gettysburg Address, biographical excerpt by Quiller-Couch of Florence Nightingale, autobiographical excerpt by Benjamin Franklin, David & Goliath from the Bible, & many other classics of literature. Preface & Foreward by the editor who, at the time [1935], was Principal of James Fenimore Cooper JHS in NYC; also an Acknowledgments pg. & Table of Contents; difficult words are defined at the bottom of the page; many selections come with questions for discussion.

1955 German language version, published in the former East Germany, of the book originally published in 1951 in the Russian language in the former USSR with the title [free hand translation] "Technology of Metal Coldworking". Contains numerous black & white illustrations and tables. Detailed explanations of cold metal treatment techniques.

Miscellaneous "Monopoly: The Simpsons Board Game" paper ephemera as follows: 1) paper money (4 - $500 bills with Mr. Burns' image; 9 - $100 bills with Abe's image; 5 - $20 bills with Homer's image; 5 - $10 bills with Bart's image; 22 - $1 bills with Maggie's image)2) 1 Community Chest card - "Pay Hospital $100"3) 9 Title Deed cards: 3 red cards (Ye Olde Off-Ramp Inn, Sleep-Eazy Motel, Rancho Relaxo); 2 green cards (Krustylu Studios, Itchy & Scratchy Land); 2 medium blue card (Springfield Glen County Club, Burns Manor); 1 orange card (Barney's Bowl-a-Rama); 1 light blue card (Kwik-E-Mart).Useful for collectors & for replacing lost/torn monopoly game paper money & cards.

Six issues of TV Guide Magazine, size 7 7/16" x 5 1/16" each. Pages have yellowed but are not brittle. Bindings intact.The following issues are available:1) June 15-21, 2002 (Brooklyn-Queens ed.). Cover: Celebrating Our 50th Year - Our 50 Greatest Covers;2) August 3-9, 2002 (Brooklyn-Queens ed.). Cover: Celebrating Our 50th Year - 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time;3) May 31 - June 6, 2003 (Brooklyn-Queens ed.). Cover: 100 Greatest Heroes & Villains;4) April 3-10, 2004 (Special 8-Day Issue). Cover: Where Are They Now?5) July 4-10, 2004. Cover: Elvis Presley[this copy has the mailing label of the previous owner on the cover with the name & address blacked out];6) July 3-9, 2005 (Brooklyn-Queens ed.). Cover: Ultimate Guide to the Fantastic 4[this copy has the mailing label of the previous owner on the cover with the name & address blacked out].

This full-color global report by the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM) of the Dept. of Government & Politics of the University of Maryland details major trends in armed conflict, self-determination movements & democracy through the contemporary era, 1946-2004, and updates the trends & issues raised in earlier CIDCM reports. Includes numerous illustrative tables & graphs, About CIDCM page, Table of Contents, page with Acknowledgments/Authors/Contributors, and Appendix. Add'l contributors: Victor Asal, Barbara Harff, Deepa Khosla & Amy Pate. Chapters: Introduction; Peace & Conflict Ledger; Global Trends in Violent Conflict; Global Trends in Democratization; Self-Determination Movements & Their Outcomes; The Decline of Ethnic Political Discrimination 1950-2003; Focus on Political Instability in Africa; Assessing Risks of Genocide & Politicide; Global Terrorism - An Overview & Analysis; Conclusion.