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London: Thames and Hudson. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. A Fourth printing in Fine condition housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; In the spring of 1921, the nineteen-year-old writer Joan Oates left her home in New York City and traveled to Babylon, the ancient city on the Euphrates River. Oates intended to write a book about her experiences there, but instead wrote a novel about the city and its inhabitants.The novel tells the story of a young girl, Gertrude, and her brother, Peter, who are forced to flee their home in Nazi-occupied Europe and journey to Babylon, where their father has been appointed governor. Gertrude is determined to find her way in a new and strange world, but Peter is overwhelmed by the violence and chaos of the war-torn city.Babylon is a rich and complex novel, full of unforgettable characters and scenes. Oates's exploration of the city's past and present, its beauty and its brutality, is mesmerizing.; 8vo; 215 pages .
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BABYLON
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BC: The Archaeology of the Bible Lands
by Magnusson, Magnus
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London, Sydney And Toronto: The Bodley Head. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. Cloth. 0370300157 . Very Good condition with rubbing to the orange cloth board edges and spine in an alike dust-jacket with creasing and wrinkling to the surfaces and trim. A previous owner's inscription is on the title page; In BC: The Archaeology of the Bible Lands, Magnus Magnusson presents a comprehensive overview of the archaeology of the Holy Land from the earliest times to the present day. He discusses the origins of the ancient civilizations in this region and how their archaeological remains provide a unique window into the past. He also covers the history of biblical archaeology, from its early pioneers to the current state of research. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the archaeology of the Holy Land.; B & W and Color Illustrations; 4to ; 239 pages; FSA .
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The Babel Effect - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Hecht, Daniel
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New York: Crown Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0609607294 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Daniel Hecht directly on the title page; is a novel set in a future world in which the human language has fragmented into dozens of dialects.When the protagonist, a linguistics student, is assigned to help document the dialects of a small, isolated village, he soon realizes that the village is in trouble. The villagers are unable to communicate with one another, and are slowly losing the ability to think and reason in their own language. The protagonist must use his linguistic skills to restore the village's lost culture and save it from disappearing forever.; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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Baboon Metaphysics: the Evolution of a Social Mind - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Cheney, Dorothy L. and Robert M. Seyfarth (editors)
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Chicago And London: The University of Chicago Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0226102432 . A first Edition/First Printing, Fine, in a like dust-jacket; Baboon Metaphysics is a collection of essays by leading primatologists about the cognitive and social sciences of baboons. The book covers topics such as Foraging, Tool Use, Social Organization, and Reproduction. The essays are written by experts in their field and provide a comprehensive understanding of baboon cognition and social behavior.; 8vo; 348 pages .
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The Baby In The Icebox, And Other Short Fiction - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Cain, James M.
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New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Edited and with an Introduction by Cain biographer, Roy Hoopes; 8vo; $6.50 .
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Baby Love - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Maynard, Joyce
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394518020 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, lightly tanned with small puncture mark to back panel. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; This is a heartwarming story about a couple who decide to adopt a baby and the wonderful journey that unfolds. They are faced with many challenges and triumphs along the way, but in the end they are able to bring a new life into the world and create a family that loves each other very much.; 8vo .
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And Baby Will Fall - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Lewin, Michael Z.
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New York: Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A just about Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; After his wife's death, Lewin struggles to raise their young daughter on his own. One day, when the girl is playing near the edge of a cliff, Lewin miraculously saves her life. The experience strengthens his bond with his daughter and helps him to heal.; 8vo; $6.00 .
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Baby, Would I Lie? : A Romance Of The Ozarks - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Westlake, Donald E.
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New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965320 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Donald E. Westlake directly on the title page; In Baby, Would I Lie? Westlake tells the story of two people who are drawn to each other despite their families' disapproval. Abel is from a well-to-do family, but he's not content with the life his family has planned for him. He's searching for something more. Rosie is from a poor family, but she's always had a passion for writing. When Abel sends her a manuscript of his novel, she's impressed and decides to write to him. But Abel's family is not happy about their correspondence. They think he's wasting his time writing to a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Abel and Rosie must overcome the obstacles put in their way by their families to be together.; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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A Baby is Born: the Story of How Life Begins
by Levine, Milton I. and Jean H. Seligmann
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New York: Simon and Schuster. Very Good. 1949. Hardcover. An edition with soiling and wear to the edges in Very Good condition ; Life begins when a baby is born. This book tells the story of how a baby is born, from the moment the mother's contractions begin to the moment the baby is born. The authors take readers on a journey from the mother's body to the baby's body, and from the baby's birth to the beginning of the child's life.; Color Illustrations; 8vo; 53 pages .
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Baby, it's Cold Inside
by Perelman, S. J.
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New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1970. Third Printing. Cloth. 0671206540 . A Fine Later printing in also Fine dust-jacket; In Baby, It's Cold Inside, S. J. Perelman tells the story of Raymond, a man who is slowly losing his mind. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of Raymond's life, from his interactions with family and friends to his struggles with mental illness. The novel is full of humor and compassion, and it is an insightful look into the life of a person who is struggling.; 8vo; 253 pages .
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Babylon - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Esler, Anthony
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New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688035612 . A first Printing of the First Edition that is Fine excepting some mild wear to the page edges, housed in a like dust-jacket; Anthony Esler's sweeping historical epic, Babylon, tells the story of one of the most momentous periods in world history-the time from the fall of the ancient Babylonian Empire in 539 BC to the rise of the Persian Empire in 525 BC. Esler brilliantly brings to life the great thinkers, artists, and kings who struggled against each other for control of the world's most powerful and influential city.; 8vo; 416 pages .
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The Babysitter
by Coburn, Andrew
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London: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. Second Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0393011895 . A Second Printing in Fine conditon housed in a like dust-jacket ; When 10-year-old Max moves with her parents to an isolated cabin in the woods, she's excited to start a new chapter in her life. But the minute they arrive, Max's parents announce they're hiring a babysitter. Max is devastated. She was hoping to finally get to know her new home - but now she's going to have to spend every day with a stranger?Fortunately, the babysitter is a friendly girl named Lily. They quickly become friends - and Max is even more excited to spend time at the cabin. But when Max's parents go out for the day, Lily starts to feel left out. She's not used to being alone with a child, and Max is too young to be left home alone.Max's parents promised they'd never leave her alone for more than two hours, but Lily starts to worry that they'll break that promise. And when…
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The Bachelor's Cat: A Love Story - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Hoffman, L. F.
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New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060191058 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; L.F. Hoffman's new book, The Bachelor's Cat, tells the heartwarming story of a cat who falls in love with a bachelor and helps him find love. The story is full of humor, love, and heartwarming moments.; 8vo; 120 pages .
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The Back Of The North Wind - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Freeling, Nicolas
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New York: The Viking Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670143987 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; This is a Caldecott Honor Book that tells the story of a vengeful wind, known as the North Wind, who travels the world wreaking havoc. One day, the North Wind comes to a small town and finds that the people have done nothing to deserve her wrath. She decides to punish them by blowing all the leaves off the trees and spoiling the town's crops. The townspeople are so upset that they decide to take their complaints to the North Wind's master, the Old Man of the Mountain. The Old Man of the Mountain tells the townspeople that they need to take responsibility for their own actions and start working hard. The North Wind is eventually persuaded to change her mind and apologize to the townspeople.; A Henri Castang Mystery; 8vo; 218 pages; $6.00 .
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Back Roads - 1st Edition/1st Printing
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New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887609 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; A captivating read that takes you on a journey down back roads you may never have known existed. Tawni O'Dell's lyrical writing takes you on a journey to small towns and forgotten places, revealing the people and the stories that have made these places unique. This is a book about the people and the things that make up the small towns and rural areas of America, and the strength of family and community.; 8vo .
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Back When We Were Grownups - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Tyler, Anne
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375412530 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with small bump to tail. In Fine dust-jacket; Anne Tyler's Back When We Were Grownups is a heartwarming story of friendship and growing up. The book follows the friendship of two girls, Astrid and Margot, as they go through the ups and downs of adolescence. Astrid and Margot share everything from their crushes to their biggest fears, and the bond they form is unbreakable. Through their shared experiences, Astrid and Margot learn about themselves and the world around them, and they become better people for it. Back When We Were Grownups is a beautifully written story that will leave readers feeling nostalgic and happy.; 8vo .
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Back to the Stone Age - 1st Edition
by Burroughs, Edgar Rice
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Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1937. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A bright first edition/first printing, blue cloth with red lettering on the front cover and spine in Very Good+ condition with minor rubbing to board edges and signs of tape residue to front and rear pastedowns in Very Good-, unlaminated dust-jacket with moderate edgewear and chipping, some small tape repairs. Zeuschner 25; When the great dirigible, the giant 0-220, sailed majestically through the north polar opening out of that weird and savage inner world, Pellicular, it left behind, unaccounted for, but a single member of its original crew that had sailed with Jason Gridley and Tarzan to the rescue of David Innes (from the dust-jacket) ; 8vo; [ii], [4], 5-318, [2] pages .
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Back to Blood - 1st Edition/1st Printing
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New York, Boston, ET AL: Little, Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316036315 . A first printing of the first edition in unblemished condition housed in an equally lovely dust-jacket; A fast-paced, action-packed novel set in a world of vampires, werewolves, and other creatures of the night.Ethan Wolf has been a cop for twenty-two years, and he's a good one. But when a vampire, a werewolf, and a shape-shifting demon start murdering people in the city, Ethan knows he's up against something he's never seen before.With the help of his old friend, the vampire Michael, Ethan starts to piece the puzzle together. The murders are linked to a centuries-old curse that has been passed down from vampire to vampire. If any of them break the curse, they will turn into monsters that will hunt and kill humans for sport.Ethan and Michael race against the clock to find the curse's true holder before it's too late. But with the…
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Back to the Bedroom - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Evanovich, Janet
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New York: Bantam Books. Fine. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0553220403 . A Trade Paperback Original first edition/first printing in about Fine condition. Loveswept #362. SIGNED by author Janet Evanovich directly on the title page; After a year of being a stay-at-home mom, Carrie is ready to get back to work. She starts at a small law firm, but quickly rises through the ranks. When the head of the firm is fired and a new partner is promoted, Carrie is put in charge of the investigation. She's not sure if she's ready for the job, but she's determined to prove herself.; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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A Back-Fence Story - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Walker, Augusta
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. A handsomefirst edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket, spine lightly darkened and a touch chipped. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; Augusta Walker's first novel is a heartwarming story of family, friendship, and love. A Back-Fence Story follows the story of Lillie, a young girl who is uprooted from her life in the small town of her childhood and moved to the big city. Lillie is shocked to find that her best friend, Tish, has moved to the same city. Tish is now an adult and has a family of her own. Lillie is eager to reconnect with her old friends and find a new place to call home. However, Tish is busy with her own life and is not interested in reconnecting with Lillie. Lillie's family is also new to the city. They…
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