Search Results: Titles starting with E from Gilt Edge Books

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991. A stunning sequel to " The Eagle Has Landed". Price-clipped DJ. Jacket illustrations by Paul Bacon.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Arbor House, 1983. Ranging from World War II Germany to Paris and London in the 1970's, 'Eagles' is a powerful novel, a deep textured portrait of a man who emerges after a lifetime of setbacks into a triumphant human being. A bright, sharp cornered book. Price-intact illustrated dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Charles Geer.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Ottawa: Canada Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, 1967. Geological Survey of canada Miscellaneous Report 14. 136 pp. A collection of historical photographs by officers of the Geological survey of Canada Card covers. Map eps. Issued on the occasion of Canada's Centennial in dedication to many geologists whose photographic efforts played an important role in the early development of the country and its resources. Photos taken across Canada during late 1800's to early 1900's.. Soft Cover. Very Good.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1963. This book is volume one of 'The Canadian Centenary Series' (a history of Canada in seventeen volumes). The Canadian Centenary Series is a comprehensive history of the peoples and lands which form the Dominion of Canada. Each volume is complete in itself. Professor Oleson of the University of Manitoba, is the foremost authority on Canada's early Arctic history. Professor Oleson's purpose is to examine how explorers, settlers and hunters from Norway, part of the great movement of the Vikings in the eighth and ninth centuries, made their way across the North Atlantic and formed contact with the lands of the Canadian Arctic. This northern route became one by which fishermen, traders and explorers from England made their way into the Canadian north. 211 pp including: Bibliography, Appendix A - List of Persons taking part in the Vinland Voyages, Appendix B - Chronology of the Early Voyages, Appendix C - Captions to Illustrations, and Index. Illustrated with maps,… Read More

London: Allen Lane/Penquin Books, 1980. Louise Young presents an outstanding clear account of current knowledge about the atmosphere. She explains such newsworthy phenomena as metal-corroding acid rain, smog and damage to the ozone layer, as well as the ever important and fascinating pattern of the weather; but she also gives progress reports about the amazing promise (and threat) of weather control, about the recently discovered solar winds, about the huge increase this century in reported tornado activity. The mysterious changes in storm patterns, the dangerous build-up of carbon dioxide, the objects that pass through the atmosphere (from invisible cosmic rays to meteorites weighing several tons) all are superbly dealt with. A list pf plates and a list of diagrams provided. Ten specially commissioned drawings and thirty-six photographs are to be found here. The material, here-in, has been effectively selected so that the book is not only very readable but also informative... Here is writing… Read More

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991. Book Club Edition. A John Putnam Thacher Mystery. John Putnam Thacher makes his twenty-first appearence in this latest Emma Lathen mystery when the Wall Street banking whiz/amateur sleuth faces unscrutable business practices, mayhem, and murder, in the Land of the Rising Sun. Red boards and spine - gilt title print to spine. Jacket painting and design by Wendell Minor. No ownership markings. A very nice copy.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

Newfoundland: Breakwater Books Limited, 1976. The stories and poems in this book were chosen with no theme or thesis in mind, but simply as a representative sampling of the work of the best writers from the Maritimes and Newfoundland today. Jacket painting ( portrait of Rupert Costello) by Gerry Squires. Red cloth boards with gilt to spine.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Camden, Maine: International Marine Publishing Company (1978) . Here is a practical study of ocean passage-making, using a cruise across the Atlantic as a case history. The book tells of a cruise in the Ohlson 38 sloop "Kelpie" from Gibson Island, Maryland to Fayal in the Azores in the late spring and early summer in 1975. The family had kept detailed records of their plans and preparations for the passage, and that material, combined with journals kept by each member of the family at sea, was assembled and analyzed and has become a book that can be described as a combination "How-We-Did-It" and "How-To-Do-It". It is well illustrated by figures and photos. This is Richard Henderson's tenth book on sailing. Deep blue cloth boards....gilt title print to spine. No ownership markings. Soiling to fore edge and one corner bumped to rear board. Map endpapers to front. Photo dust jacket. A sound, square copy.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.

Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1990. Large-format Edition, Thirteenth Printing. Glossy illustrated boards. 96pp. Filled with patterns, instructions and recipes for; Quick and Easy Best Sellers, Playtime Dolls and Toys, Fashion Boutique, Gifts for Babies and Toddlers, Christmas Crafts and Bake Sale Favourites. Profusely illustrated with diagrams, and color photographs. A must for crafters. A very nice copy.. Hard Cover. Fine.

New York: Gramercy Publishing Company, 1966. Starting with the simplest of lines, curves and circles, Mr. White in the first section of this book shows step-by-step how to make a drawing of almost every object imaginable. There is no text for this section as the drawings, in an easy progression from easy to more difficult, speak for themselves. After having mastered the basic methods and concepts in Part One, the new artist will find in Part Two how to convey action and depth. 124 printed pages plus index provided. Teachers, parents, and children will delight in the results that this natural approach and introduction to drawing can bring. A clean, bright copy.. Combined Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Drawing + Drawing Methods + Drawing Concepts + NOISBN. Catalogs: Art.

London: Cambridge at The University Press, 1962. Revised by W.K. Lacey. Contents provide: Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Introduction - (I) Cicero's Life, (II) Cicero's Works, (III) Cicero's Correspondence. Text, Notes, Appendix and Vocabulary. A small booklet of 127 pp plus 1. Bookplate and name to ffep. A sound bright book.. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

New York: Doubleday & Co. Inc., 1986. A thrilling page turner of gripping suspense and fascinating historical speculation. Remainder spray to bottom edge. Edgewear to dust jacket.. 1st Ed. Stated. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.

Wolfville ,Nova Scotia, 1932. Economic Publications (No.1). One Thousand Dollar Prize Essay in a Competition Conducted by Acadia University. Annoucement by F.W. Patterson. The judges selected were Senator W.H. Dennis, Professor W.C. Kierstead and Professor A.B. Balcom. Professor Balcom went on to say this of the winning essay: " This essay is by far the most comprehensive study of economic conditions in the Maritimes that has yet been made". Introduction by Alfred Burpee Balcom is followed by author's introduction. This book offers 14 chapters from....the forest industries, mining, coal, fishing industries, etc, etc, through to the general proposals, conclusion, notes and references. Name to ffep. Spotting to prelims and two pages at rear. A sound, servicable copy.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Viking, 1988. xiii-xxi 370 pp. Illustrated with b/w photos. This biography of ED Broadbent( former leader of the New Democratic Party) examines th myth of the "ordinary guy" and discovers an extraordinary man and an extraordinary story of conflict, struggle and determination. Jacket photos by Gail Harvey. Very minute wear to spine ends. . 1st Canadian Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1989. An enthralling story of corruption and villainy set in the world of horse racing, moving from the shadowy world of the undercover agent to the opulent luxury of the millionaires trancontinental train journey across Canada, the intricate plot will keep the reader on the edge of his seat to the end. Price-intact illustrated dust jacket. Extremely bright and clean.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London: Brockhampton Press, 1999. Egyptologist Bob Brier gives the complete historical context of ancient culture and a contemporary interpretation and synthesis of it. He illuminates their mysteries, myths, sacred rituals, and heiroglyphic writing and brings the ancients to life. Everything you wanted to know and more. Eleven very interesting chapters, epilogue, notes, selected bibliography, index and 121b/w figures that accompany text. An example of what the reader will find here: The most complete analysis of the art of mummification ever given.... a comprehensive listing and description of the known royal mummies, their subsequent unwrappings, x-rayings and cat scans and where they are housed today.... stories of grave robbers and stolen mummies.... etc. An immaculate copy in an immaculate price-intact dust jacket.. ISBN: 1-86019-920-8. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Hard Cover. NEW/NEW. Bob Brier Egyptologist + Royal Mummies + King Tatankhamens Tomb + Grave Robbers + Stolen Mummies +… Read More

Pleasantville, NY/ Montreal: The Readers Digest Association, Inc., 1996. 144 pp including index. This book presents a sumptuous feast of 35 stunning designs from 14 featured designers, including: Kaffe Fassett, Candace Bahouth, Elian McCready and Jill Gordon. Full-color charts are provided for each pattern along with clear, detailed stitching instructions and ideas on how to adapt or alter the design. Illustrated with color photographs by Tim Hill. Photographic dust jacket. A beautiful copy.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Dover Publications Inc. (c.1967) Photo illustrated card covers. This Dover edition, first published in 1973, is an unabridged and unaltered republication of the work originally published by the B.B.C. in 1967... Three broadcast programmes make up the content of this book. Foreword by Christopher Sykes. Biographical notes on contributers provided. The content is divided into three sections: Early Years and First Achievements 1879 - 1905... The Years of Fame 1906 - 1932... ending with Last Years 1933 - 1955. Bibliography and catalog of selected Dover books in all fields will be found at the rear of the book. Dr. G.J. Whitrow is Reader in Applied Mathematics in the University of London at the Imperial College of Science and Technology. Formerly Lecturer of Christ Church, Oxford. Vice President of the Royal Astronomical Society, 1965-7. Several unopened leaves. A bright copy.. Soft Cover. Near Fine.

New York and London: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1941. International Chemical Series. J.H. Reedy.... Associate Professor of Chemistry in the University of Illinois. Preface to the Third Edition. Preface to the First Edition. The 'Introduction' includes 'Macroanalysis and Microanalysis' and 'Terms and Operations used in Chemical Analysis'. Part I of the book.... Preliminary Laboratory Work..... Part II Detection of the Ions of the Metals..... Part III Detection of the Ions of the Non-Metals..... Part IV Systematic Analysis.... followed by Appendix and Index. Illustrated by figures and tables. 'Silky' feel to these brown cloth boards. Gilt title print within dark green title block to spine. No ownership markings. A handsome, bright text (for college students) in a condition that would be sure to please!. Third Edition, Fourth Impression. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1890. Abridged from "The Human Intellect" which was first published in 1868. 565pp includes index plus 6 pages of ads. Contents include : Introduction - Psychology and the Soul. The Human Intellect - Part First - Presentation and Presentative Knowledge, Part Second - Representation and Representative Knowledge, Part Third - Thought and Thought Knowledge, Part Fourth - Intuition-The Catagories-First Principles. Brown boards, gilt print to spine still bright. Light wear to spine ends and corner tips. No ownership markings. A very nice solid copy.. Hard Cover. Very Good.