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Imprint: St. Louis, D. V. Bush, Publishers, 1916 A remarkable collection of verse celebrating the emotions or 'soul', divided into sections dealing with love, home, children, peace, and inspiration. Hardcover, 176pp., front board shows staining to upper right quadrant., lettering clear, binding firm, pagination clear, one page shows corner cut away (no text missing). Book is in unusually good shape considering the over 80 years of age. An extremely rare collectible. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Not Published with Dust Jacket Stock number: 00004007.
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Imprint: New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1992 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An illuminating analysis of the introduction into early American society of gentility and civilized mores, the development of personal and societal concerns for style, taste, aesthetics, beauty, and politeness, and how these concerns changed American culture and society, reflected in a frontier population becoming a gentry, in a finer architecture, in the flowering of cultural refinements of all kinds, much more. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, contains illustrations, notes, indexed, 504pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 016956. ISBN: 0394550102
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Imprint: Grand Rapids, Zondervan Publishing House, 1992 A thoughtful, sensitive, and helpful book for parents raising their children alone, examining the special needs of children and their single parents in a wide variety of marital or family situations, answering common questions and offering solutions to many typical problems and challenges, as well as discussing developmental issues of children from birth through adolescence. Softcover, contains appendices, notes, indexed, 271pp. Former owner signature blacked out. A nice copy. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012598. ISBN: 031057451X
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Imprint: Des Moines, Meredith Corporation, 1989 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A well-written and well-illustrated guide to home plumbing maintenance for the average home owner, offering facts and advice on required tools, typical problems and jobs to undertake - e,g, pressure problems, clogged drains, leaky faucets, noisy pipes, toilet replacement, much more. Softcover, contains illustrations, indexed, 48pp., book shows mild general wear. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012652. ISBN: 0696018667
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Imprint: Urbana, University of Illinois Press, 1997 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A study of women prisoners in men-run penal institutions from 1865 through 1915, the author arguing that they were often subjected to intense physical and mental violence, especially when from lower social classes. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, notes, bibliography, indexed, 262pp. A very nice copy, unused and unread. Rare, especially in this condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: As New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: As New Stock number: 00006019. ISBN: 0252022815
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Imprint: New York, The Numismatist, 1945 A study of the rules and regulations laid down by English heraldry, explicit and with few exceptions, the skilled craftsmen who specialized in doing this work, the nobles and families who displayed the heraldry as their own, the context of this art within that of European history and culture, more. With a coat of arms display and price lsit separately included. Edition and printing not given, but reprinted from 'The Numismatist' of Vol. LVIII 1945 Wraps, 18pp. A very nice copy. Very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Wraps Stock number: 00008854.
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Imprint: New York, Hyperion, 1996 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The touching and haunting memoir of a woman born and raised in the American Deep South, surviving a Gothic childhood, an adolescence experimenting with sex, drugs, and alcohol, an abusive first marriage, eventually taking up an acting career and becoming the star of the popular television sitcom 'Grace Under Fire'. Has much information on the inner workings of television and media, other actors and actresses, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 295pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00003232. ISBN: 0786861363
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Imprint: New York, Hyperion, 1996 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The touching and haunting memoir of a woman born and raised in the American Deep South, surviving a Gothic childhood, an adolescence experimenting with sex, drugs, and alcohol, an abusive first marriage, eventually taking up an acting career and becoming the star of the popular television sitcom 'Grace Under Fire'. Has much information on the inner workings of television and media, other actors and actresses, much more. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 295pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00006849. ISBN: 0786861363
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Imprint: New York, Oxford University Press, 1995 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A practical guide for the individual on how to harness one's personal mental powers and potential to to develop good health, alertness, intelligence, self-esteem and self-confidence, overcoming anxiety and depression, breaking bad habits, developing better study habits, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, reading list, indexed, 438pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00008319. ISBN: 0195103793
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Imprint: New York, Plume : Penguin Group, 1991 Completely revised and updated, a program to help the individual increase one's reading speed, comprehension, and retention, presented in an easy to understand, direct style, with self-help tests, measurements of progress, much more. Softcover, appendix, bibliography, indexed, 192pp., a few pages show pen markings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012651. ISBN: 0452266041
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Imprint: New York, McGraw-Hill, 1996 The full and shocking story of a woman who had breast implants from her husband's company, resulting in physical suffering, professional anguish, health problems of many kinds and her life being nearly destroyed - and an investigation revealing a faulty product resulting from corporate greed, the FDA's mixed results role, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, notes and sources, indexed, 275pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00012086. ISBN: 0070096252
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Imprint: New York, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2002 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The life story of television personality and highly accomplished businesswoman Martha Stewart, discussing her family background, her marriage and its breakup, her time spent in Colombia, her entry into the business world, the deals she entered into and the massive success of her ventures, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, source notes, indexed, 405pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Stock number: 00013369. ISBN: 0471123005
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Imprint: New York, Dorset Press, 1983 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (thus). A very interesting biography of Adolf Hitler's close early associate Julius Streicher, editor of the anti-Jewish newspaper 'Der Sturmer' and racial propagandist of the 1920s thru 1940s, later tortured and executed at Nuremberg after World War 2. Has much information on social and political conditions of the pre-war period in Germany as well as facts and anecdotes of Hitler's inner circle long before he assumed power. Hardcover with dust jacket, 236pp. A nice copy, the jacket nicely encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00014875.
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Imprint: San Francisco, Jossey-Bass Inc., Publishers, 1970 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A focus on the noninstitutionalized, adult household population composed of individuals who drink, discussing the aggregate prevalence of the various types of drinking behaviors and habits, the demographic characteristics, the social-psychological features, much more, offering many new insights into what constitutes 'normal' or non-pathological behavior and what becomes a 'problem' or pathological character. Hardcover with clipped dust jacket, publications list, bibliography, indexed, 202pp., d.j. shows light edgewear with one small edge-chip and small closed edgetear. Jacket is neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Very rare in this original printing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good- Stock number: 00016010. ISBN: 0875890806
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Imprint: Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall Inc., 1970 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Now a classic in this field, a wonderful and instructive collection of essays on nature, wildlife, and the environment and ecosystems related thereto, as related by some thirty-five outstanding North American naturalists, discussing both the animals and their environment as well as what all citizens need to do to perpetuate this wonderful but endangered heritage. Large-format hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, indexed, 244pp., d.j. shows light edgewear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+ Stock number: 00007433. ISBN: 0130221600
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Imprint: New York, Villard Books, 1997 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A reflection upon various exciting journeys - to the rivers of Honduras, the grasslands of Mongolia, the geysers of Yellowstone, the jungles of Peru, swimming at the North Pole with polar bears, and elsewhere, all expressed with a verve and gonzo-esque sensibility and outrageousness in the author's own unique style. Hardcover with dust jacket, 283pp., the usual ex-lib markings. A nice copy, the d.j. in a protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00015341. ISBN: 0679456252
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Imprint: New York, Baen Publishing Enterprises, 1990 Sci-fi novel of a downward spiral involving men attempting to gain possession of the 'Messiah Stone' - a device that induces total belief in those around he who wields it. Softcover, 405pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00011262. ISBN: 0671720228
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Imprint: New York, Baen Publishing Enterprises, 1990 Sci-fi novel: Project Star Bright is burning with the pure raging fury of the sun itself - and only three men know enough to be able to stop it. Softcover, 251pp., book shows light wear to spine. A nice copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00011416. ISBN: 0671698583
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Imprint: Cambridge, Perseus Publishing, 2001 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A discussion of how women experience and feel about childlessness today, the biological and social choices affecting it, how childless women are regarded and treated, the impact of abortion on demand, feminism, divorce, career choices, and other variables, much more, reflecting an altered society and culture and new ranges of attitudes. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes, bibliography, 190pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00007862. ISBN: 0738204609
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Imprint: Boca Raton, Cool Hand Communications Inc., 1993 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A semi-humorous look at the complex relations between men and women, examining personality types and behavioral patterns, and how best to improve one's prospects of successfully understanding and interacting with the opposite gender and their needs and desires. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains glossy illustrations, 283pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustr.: Stephen C. Left. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00006927. ISBN: 1567901182
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Imprint: New York, William Morrow & Company Inc., 1996 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A scholarly discussion of the geopolitical rivalries and problems which America has to contend with in the Pacific regions this century, the risks, the crises, the resources at stake, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes, indexed, 253pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00006910. ISBN: 0688137385
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Imprint: New York, McGraw Hill, 1956 Novel of a Christian minister struggling to win back his congregation and revitalize his community. Hardcover with dust jacket, 374pp., d.j. shows general edgewear with light chipping. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Good+ Stock number: 00001067.
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Imprint: New York, Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1940 A searing novel set in the American Deep South, involving race issues and attitudes leading to a lynching. Hardcover, 241pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 00008585.
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Imprint: New York, Random House, 1986 A study of American health care changes, both institutional and personal, how the efforts of government and private sector have had some surprising results, the explosive growth of the elderly population and their health needs - and the equally explosive growth in costs for same - research and biomedical breakthroughs, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains source notes, indexed, 241pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Stock number: 00014211. ISBN: 0394542916
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Imprint: New York, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1947 As the title suggests, a useful translation resource devoted specifically to technical and chemical terms; contains references, abbreviations and word endings lists. Hardcover, 794pp., binding firm and boards lettering clear, pagination clean but several front papers show an odd 'spotty' effect. Very rare in this original edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 00004881.
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Imprint: New York, Edward Burlingame Books : HarperCollins Publishers, 1990 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A searching biography into the life and career of a relatively obscure US government official who worked with various American presidents during the duration of the 'Cold War' - his attitude and actions serving as a close mirror to the conflict itself with the Soviet Union, formulating foreign policy, developing defense capability, altering strategy and tactics in the international arena, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, sources, notes, indexed, 572pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00011707. ISBN: 006016266X
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Imprint: New York, Fireside : Simon & Schuster, 1987 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An autobiographical account of a family dealing with the challenges of having an autistic son, the struggle to hold their marriage together amidst it all, the medical tests and 'special needs' classrooms, the medications, the long struggle to bring him towards some semblance of functional normality - and their own recovery along with his. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, reading list, references, 172pp. A velry nice copy, new, unused, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Stock number: 00013272. ISBN: 0671644564
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Imprint: New York, William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1972 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A biography of America's first president, focusing mainly on the years during the Revolutionary War, bringing Washington and others alive, winning and losing battles, their personality conflicts, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, bibliographical note, indexed, 296pp., d.j. shows light edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 00014390.
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Imprint: New York, Twayne Publishers, Inc., 1968 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Biography of Alan Paton, the South African novelist noted for his opposition to the Apartheid system of racial separation and his promotion of non-racial democracy. Has much information on his life, work, his contemporaries and political allies, and the types of opposition he has encountered in South Africa. Ex-lib with the usual markings. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes and references, bibliography, indexed, 160pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly taped into a plastic protector. Very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+ Stock number: 00010046.
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Imprint: New York, Pantheon Books, 1979 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A thoughtful focus on the human capacity for friendship, the various types of friendship and how they come about, how these relationships can be harmed or terminate, it's form and purposes at different age levels and by gender. and the changing nature of friendship in modern society. Hardcover with dust jacket, 227pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00006481. ISBN: 0394504607
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Imprint: Davis, Noah Publishing Company, 1991 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. An authoritative compilation of listings of massage schools, associations, seminars, laws, etc., relating to the healing arts of massage bodywork and holistic health, covering eleven countries, 370 schools, 54 seminars in the USA, including information on the instirutions and organizations, years established, major programs or goals, primary instructors, styles, membership numbers, much more. Large-format softcover, 114pp. A very nice copy, new and unsued, unread. Very rare. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012752. ISBN: 1879933047
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Imprint: Toronto, MacFarlane Walter & Ross, 1994 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A history of the premiership of Canada's Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, detailing years of greed and corruption involving contributors and corporations, kickbacks and bribes, an orgy of patronage appointments, a sleazy fundraising apparatus, opportunists, rogues, thieves in high places, connections with organized crime, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, notes, indexed, 512pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+ Stock number: 00013727. ISBN: 0921912730
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Imprint: Seattle, University of Washington Press, 1984 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A close analysis of nuclear power and the roles of political management, social legitimation, and international regulation in ameliorating the hazards and dangers of this technology, with a close historical focus on these matters in the United Kingdom, the USA, France, Germany, Sweden, and Brazil. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes, bibliography, indexed, 347pp., remainders stamp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00008380. ISBN: 0295960949
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Imprint: New York, Viking, 1994 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Memoirs of the decorated officer who as a lesbian nurse and Vietnam veteran fought a long battle within the US military involving her security clearance and career status because of her sexual orientation. A major film was later made based on her experiences. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains glossy illustrations, 308pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00007139. ISBN: 0670851671
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Imprint: Seattle, Camp Fire Girls, 1969 A fiftieth anniversary publication celebrating the Camp Fire Girls, presenting some 40+ classic group songs for girls with lyrics and musical notes. Wraps, indexed, 72pp. A nice copy. Very rare. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Wraps Stock number: 00009074.
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Imprint: Chicago, Bible Institute Colportage Association, 1931 A brief Bible course for young people, discussing the Old and New Testament, God, creation, man, Satan, sin, salvation, temptations, judgments, rewards, much more. Edition and printing not given, presumed First. Softcover, 127pp., covers show mild soiling, interior pagination clean and bright throughout, binding firm. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00014597.
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Imprint: Garden City, Doubleday, 1974 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The classic study of the World War Two Allied bombing of Nuremberg, Germany. Hardcover with dust jacket, 194pp., d.j. shows one small corner chip. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acidf-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00021. ISBN: 0385003080
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Imprint: Chicago, Rogers & Smith Company, 1909 First Printing of the First Edition. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. A detailed survey of Mexico, it's history from the time of the Toltecs in the 7th century B.C. up to the early 19th century, the peoples and institutions there, cultural patterns, demographics, cities, and all related. Hardcover, contains a large fold-out map, countless illustrations, charts, tables, an historical chronology, index, 352pp., binding firm and pagination clean and bright, boards lettering clear, boards show light stain along edge, one small stain to bottom of pagination ends. Very rare as signed/inscribed. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Not Published with Dust Jacket Stock number: 00005554.
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Imprint: Boston, Allyn and Bacon, 1997 A guide for teachers on preparing and presenting their job resume portfolios to prospective employers and institutions, discussing tips, techniques, things to emphasize or de-emphasize, techniques, much more, suited to the specific requirements of the educational field. Softcover, appendices, 84pp., some pages show highlighting. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012655. ISBN: 0205261531
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Imprint: Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall Inc., 1961 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A specialized look at the various fields of reportage which journalists and newsmen are meant to cover, devoting chapters to specific areas of interest: reporting on news related to government, politics, education, the arts, health, the sciences, crime, much more, with many useful examples provided along with good analysis. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, contains illustrations, tables, charts, appendices, bibliography, indexes, 592pp., d.j. shows light general edgewear and shelfwear. A nice copy overall, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustr.: Don Martinetti. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good- Stock number: 00006373.
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Imprint: New York, Simon and Schuster, 1989 First Printing of the First Edition. A witty, lively, and insightful exploration of the human mind, discussing recent decades' research into the efforts to create a machine that can duplicate its functions - and what science has come to learn about its own false or misleading assumptions and the unique nature of cognition; contains notes, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 334pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00008280. ISBN: 0671657119
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Imprint: New York, Penguin Books, 1976 An exploration of eastern mythology and its development into the distinctive religious patterns of Egypt, India, China, Japan, and other ancient cultures, of archtypes and belief systems relating to gods and godlike figures and symbolisms, the author offering primitive roots to many of today's otherwise inexplicable psychological patterns and behaviors. Wraps, contains illustrations, reference notes, indexed, 561pp., book shows light general wear. A very good reading and working copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Wraps Stock number: 00008958. ISBN: 0140043055
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Imprint: New York, St Martin's Press, 2000 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A unique collectional of fictional essays written from a car's perspective in America's automobile-obsesses culture, witty, often personal, meditative, and occasionally journalistic. Hardcover with dust jacket, 264pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00006444. ISBN: 0312205694
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Imprint: New York, St Martin's Press, 2000 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A unique collectional of fictional essays written from a car's perspective in America's automobile-obsesses culture, witty, often personal, meditative, and occasionally journalistic. Hardcover with dust jacket, 264pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00006791. ISBN: 0312205694
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Imprint: Indianapolis, Bobbs Merrill Company, Publishers, 1963 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A collection of the author's newspaper columns, consisting of his humorous early 1960s look at America, satirically probing the complexities of society, the confusions in the world of business, 'updates' on classics of literature, labor management in Santa Claus's workshops, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 230pp., d.j. shows edgewear, shelfwear, and some chipping, especially to rear panel. Jacket inside an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Good- Stock number: 00013818.
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Imprint: Austin, University of Texas Press, 1967 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Now a classic in this field, a detailed study of the economic development of Latin America, the problems and challenges, successes and failures, the specific issues, strengths, and weaknesses of specific areas and regions, the impact of foreign trade and assistance, the 'Alliance for Progress' and its work, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 168pp., a few pages show pencillings, d.j. shows light edgewear with a four-inch cut mark to front panel. A decent copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good- Stock number: 00008031.
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Imprint: New York, Harper & Row, Publishers, 1982 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A discussion of the technologies and strategies inherent in nations competing in outer space - rockets and guided missiles, laser weapons, the American 'Strategic Defense Initiative' as proposed by President Ronald Reagan, nuclear weapons launched or destroyed from space, much more, not only providing an historical glimpse into the last years of the Cold War but also providing for futuristic possibilities that are still in development by a wider range of nations today. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 186pp., d.j. shows light edgewear to upper edge with one two-inch closed edgetear. A nice copy overall, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good- Stock number: 00012027. ISBN: 0060380225
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Imprint: Deerfield Beach, Health Communications, Inc., 1996 Another wonderful collection of essays aiming to restore faith in humankind and to open one's eyes to the need to help others, reflecting on morality, behavior, attitude, thinking, lifestyles, giving, loving, and other patterns which 'warm the soul' and positivise one's outlook and choices. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover with dust jacket, 352pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00007301. ISBN: 1558743804
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Imprint: Deerfield Beach, Health Communications, Inc., 1993 A wonderful collection of essays reflecting on morality, behavior, attitude, thinking, lifestyles, giving, loving, and other patterns which 'warm the soul' and positivise one's outlook and choices. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover with dust jacket, 308pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012279. ISBN: 155874262X
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Imprint: Deerfield Beach, Health Communications, Inc., 2002 Another fine collection of inspirational 'chicken soup' stories, embracing positivism and celebrating America and its heritage and people - especially focused on the 9-11 terrorist attacks and how individuals and communities and the nation itself responded and rose to the challenge. Edition and printing not given, presumed First. Softcover, 336pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012465. ISBN: 0757300065
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