Frey, Richard L.
According to Hoyle : Official rules of More Than 200 Popular Games of Skill and Chance with Expert Advice on Winning Play

Imprint: New York, Fawcett Crest, 1985
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Softback

An excellent resource on the rules of play and history of various cards and other games, offering tips and advice for good tactics, strategy, and winning. Softcover, 285pp., cover slightly bent. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Soft cover

Stock number: 00014703. ISBN: 0449211126

$US 8.00

Frey, Amber
Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson

Imprint: New York, Regan Books, 2005
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The former girlfriend of convicted murderer Scott Peterson describes their affair, his machinations and murder of his wife and unborn child, and her own role in his prosecution in court . Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrated, 214pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00016364. ISBN: 0060799250

$US 20.00

Friday, Nancy
My Mother My Self : The Daughter's Search for Identity

Imprint: New York, Delacorte Press, 1977
Edition: Third Printing
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

A study of the complicated relationships between mothers and their daughters, the conflicting emotions which they experience, the love and lies and their varied expression, how they struggle to break free from each other, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes, bibliography, 425pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine

Stock number: 00001282. ISBN: 0440060060

$US 14.00

Friday, Nancy
Women on Top : How Real Life Has Changed Women's Sexual Fantasies

Imprint: New York, Simon & Schuster, 1991
Edition: BCE
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

Another of the author's collections of modern women's sexual fantasies, resulting from letters written to her from women from all variety of ages and walks of life, detailing their desires, thoughts, the men they want and what they would like to with them, covering all manner of situations and activities. Hardcover with dust jacket, 460pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good

Stock number: 00016081.

$US 15.00

Friedan, Betty
Fountain of Age, The

Imprint: New York, Simon & Schuster, 1993
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The leading feminist discusses her life, her experiences as a woman aging, the problems and issues confronting her and other women with respect to this new experience, her perception of the new opportunities and possibilities that older women have, what is possible and what is not, biology and destiny and the natural health concerns that arise, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes, indexed, 671pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00011773. ISBN: 0671400274

$US 15.00

Friedman, Herbert
Astonomer's Universe, The : Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmos

Imprint: New York, Ballantine Books, 1991
Edition: First Paperback Edition (stated).
Binding: Softback

FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A capturing of the romance of astronomy and an exploration into the new knowledge and technology of modern times, drawing upon the author's lifetime of experience and enthusiasm in presenting this history of astronomical research. Author discusses the great early astronomers, their inventions and discoveries, the directions taken, the benefits to civilization and human understanding, much more. Softcover, contains illustrations, diagrams, appendices, further reading list, glossary, indexed, 359pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Soft cover

Stock number: 00014510. ISBN: 0345372484

$US 15.00

Friedman, Dr Sonya ; Guy Kettelhack
On a Clear Day You Can See Yourself : Turning the Life You Have into the Life You Want

Imprint: Boston, Little, Brown and Company, 1991
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A guide to women coming to terms with their lives and working to change them for the better, attempting to find greater happiness and fulfillment, the author citing various social 'conditioning' processes hampering these self-actualizations and how to get beyond them - adopting a wholly self-absorptive attitude and including, when convenient, breaking up thair marriages and families in order to pursue self goals. Hardcover with dust jacket, 225pp., some pages show corner creases. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+

Stock number: 00010361. ISBN: 0316293857

$US 15.00

Friedman, Sonya ; Forsyth, Sondra
Secret Loves : Women with Two Lives

Imprint: New York, Crown Publishers Inc., 1994
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A frank, controversial, and sympathetic look at women who find love in secret, serious, and lasting relationships outside of their marriages, resulting from interviews of over a hundred such women, describing their experiences, feelings, guilt, satisfaction, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, bibliography, 208pp. 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: 00008477. ISBN: 0517590522

$US 20.00

Friedman, Michael Jan
Star Trek - The Next Generation : Kahless

Imprint: New York, Pocket Books, 1996
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A 'Next Generation' Star Trek novel, this involving Klingons and a clone appearing of their first legendary warrior emperor, Worf and Picard's involvement, the tyrant Molor being challenged, and various other exciting happenings. Hardcover with dust jacket, 307pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00011813. ISBN: 0671547798

$US 15.00

Frome, Michael
Promised Land : Adventures and Encounters in Wild America

Imprint: New York, William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1985
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A fine collection of the author's personal narratives and discussions on the natural world, encounters with dangerous wildlife, hazards and dangers, the best and earliests naturalists who went before, the likely future of America's conservation efforts, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 312pp., d.j. shows one one-inch edgetear to rear panel. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good

Stock number: 00012400. ISBN: 0688041736

$US 15.00

Fuhrman, Mark
Death and Justice : An Expose of Oklahoma's Death Row Machine

Imprint: New York, William Morrow : HarperCollins, 2003
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The former LAPD detective and a main player in the 1990s prosecution of O. J. Simpson, investigates the death penalty in Oklahoma, a state known for 'hang 'em high' cowboy justice and most of the death row inmates coming from one jurisdiction there. Fuhrman focuses on a dozen of the most controversial cases and examines police records, trial transcripts, appellate decisions, and conducts hundreds of interviews to assess whether or not justice was really served in those cases. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendix, indexed, 276pp., remainders mark to underside. 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: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New

Stock number: 00013872. ISBN: 0060009179

$US 20.00

Fulbright, J. William ; Seth P. Tillman
Price of Empire, The

Imprint: New York, Pantheon Books, 1989
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket
Inscription: Former Owner Inscription & Signature

First Edition (stated). The former American Senator discusses American foreign policy and the heavy price the United States and the world has paid throughout the Cold War, keeping relative global peace through high armaments and military tensions, with much attention given the conflicts in Vietnam, the Middle East, and in Central America, the author also casting his eye towards future international relations, especially focusing on the policies he feels the US and Russia should adopt; contains index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 243pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00004733. ISBN: 0394572246

$US 15.00

Fulghum, Robert
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten : Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things

Imprint: New York, Villard Books, 1988
Edition: Second Printing.
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

A semi-humorous examination of personal 'wisdom' and wherefrom it derives, positing a general view that society is overblown and much in our lives - including stress - is unnecessary and can be avoided, while what is really important is usually passed by unnoticed. Hardcover with dust jacket, 196pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine

Stock number: 00010416. ISBN: 0394571029

$US 14.00

Fulghum, Hunter S.
Like Father, Like Son

Imprint: New York, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1996
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. With an introduction by Robert Fulghum, a touching collection of the author's story-like reminiscences of his dad and his relationship with him, what he learned from him, his impact upon his values and character, the depth of their love, the vital and irreplaceable importance of fathers in their children's lives, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 273pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00010157. ISBN: 0399141421

$US 15.00

Fuller, Graham E.
Democracy Trap, The : The Perils of the Post-Cold War World

Imprint: New York, Dutton, 1991
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket
Inscription: Former Owner Stamp & Signature

FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A close and critical examination of the 'real world' results of the promotion and adoption of democratic systems of government around the world following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the 'Cold War', the author contending that much of this has resulted in anarchy, corruption, incompetence, mismanagement, and countless other problems in various places. Author - a former career diplomat - seeks to determine what can be done about all this and what the future likely holds. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 285pp. 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: 00006649. ISBN: 0525933719

$US 20.00

Fuller, Millard
Simple, Decent Place to Live, A : The Building Realization of Habitat for Humanity

Imprint: Dallas, Word Publishing, 1995
Edition: Fifth Printing
Binding: Softback

An explanation of the 'habitat for humanity' movement, the author describing the inspirations, activities, participants - including Presidents Carter and Clinton, the Gores, and many other prominent citizens - helping needy people build and establish liveable homes for themselves and their families all across America. Wraps, contains illustrations, appendices, maps, 235pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Wraps

Stock number: 00009714. ISBN: 0849938899

$US 12.00

Funk, Peter, with Tarshis, Barry
Word Memory Power in 30 Days

Imprint: New York, Delacorte Press, 1981
Edition: First Printing (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

An experienced lexicographer presents his ideas and methods on dramatically building vocabulary skills within a few weeks via mnemonics, to faciliatate better communication with others as well as to strengthen knowledge retention and understanding; contains index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 270pp. A beautiful copy, very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00003059.

$US 18.00

Furhman, Mark
Silent Witness : The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo's Death

Imprint: New York, William Morrow, 2005
Edition: First Edition (stated).
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The retired LAPD detective presents the results of his personal investigation into the circumstances of the tragic life and death of Terri Schiavo, who died in 2003 after a much-prolonged legal battle by her husband and relatives over the removal of life support machines from her, allowing her to die amidst tremendous publicity and media controversy. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrated, appendices, 255pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00016312. ISBN: 0060853379

$US 20.00

Furry, Margaret S.
Stain Removal from Fabrics - Home Methods : Farmers' Bulletin No. 1474

Imprint: Washington D.C., U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1951
Edition: Revised Edition
Binding: Softback

An excellent advisory guide on the removal of all sorts of stains from a wide variety of origins, from clothing and other fabrics, filled with facts and clear instructions. Softcover, illustrations, indexed, 30pp. A nice copy. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Soft cover

Stock number: 00013520.

$US 10.00

Fusero, Clemente
Borgias, The

Imprint: New York, Praeger Publishers, 1972
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A history of the Borgia family from their origins in Spain to their glory in Renaissance Italy, tracing their genealogy from 930 B.C. to 1740 A.D. Translated from the Italian by Peter Green. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, drawings, map, notes, bibliography, genealogical tables, indexed, 352pp., d.j. shows edgewear wtih one closed edgetear and one three-inch triangular chip from rear panel. Jacket is neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair

Stock number: 00013666.

$US 20.00

Fussell, Paul
Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War

Imprint: New York, Oxford University Press, 1989
Edition: Second Printing.
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

A fascinating study of the emotional and psychological effects of World War 2 on ordinary civilians and soldiers, with much commentary on the effects of the work of period writers and propagandists of both sides of the conflict. Hardcover with dust jacket, 330pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00199. ISBN: 0195037979

$US 14.00

Futehally, Shama, Translator ; Meera
In the Dark of the Heart : Songs of Meera

Imprint: San Francisco, HarperCollins Publishers, 1994
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Hardback , With Dust Jacket

FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fresh and inspiring translation of the work of the sixteenth century Rajput princess who renounced her privileged life and royal family to live as a mendicant, adopting a deeply spiritual life and shunning earthly ways, reflecting both the living folk tradition of India as well as a frankly feminine personality. Hardcover with dust jacket, notes, references, bibliography, 139pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine

Stock number: 00007384. ISBN: 0060628812

$US 15.00

Fyodorov, Editor-in-Chief Mikhail
New Times : A Soviet Weekly of World Affairs - January 1984 - 3

Imprint: Moscow, Trud, 1984
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Softback

This issue lead story: The US Missiles: A Threat to Europe. A publication of the Soviet Union during the 'Cold War', aimed primarily at students in the West, filled with essays and articles from the perspective of leading socialists of the period - especially criticisms of American Reagan-era policies and US missiles and bases in Europe and around the world, 'Third World' events and developments, the Middle East, happenings in the Soviet bloc countries, military conflicts around the world in which the USSR had an interest, etc. Many of the authors and editors in this publication were Soviet intelligence officers serving as journalists. An interesting publication, illustrated, 32pp., shows light general wear to covers and along edges or corners, clean and bright internally, a university stamp to cover. Very rare. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Magazine

Stock number: 00016461.

$US 35.00

Fyodorov, Editor-in-Chief Mikhail
New Times : A Soviet Weekly of World Affairs - January 1984 - 5

Imprint: Moscow, Trud, 1984
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Softback

This issue lead stories: The ordeal of Salvador, the Stockholm conference, the epic of Leningrad, CIA against Australia. A publication of the Soviet Union during the 'Cold War', aimed primarily at students in the West, filled with essays and articles from the perspective of leading socialists of the period - especially criticisms of American Reagan-era policies and US missiles and bases in Europe and around the world, 'Third World' events and developments, the Middle East, happenings in the Soviet bloc countries, military conflicts around the world in which the USSR had an interest, etc. Many of the authors and editors in this publication were Soviet intelligence officers serving as journalists. An interesting publication, illustrated, 32pp., shows light general wear to covers and along edges or corners, clean and bright internally, a university stamp to cover. Very rare. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Magazine

Stock number: 00016463.

$US 35.00

Fyodorov, Editor-in-Chief Mikhail
New Times : A Soviet Weekly of World Affairs - February 1984 - 7

Imprint: Moscow, Trud, 1984
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Softback

This issue leading with: South Africa, police state and aggressor. A publication of the Soviet Union during the 'Cold War', aimed primarily at students in the West, filled with essays and articles from the perspective of leading socialists of the period - especially criticisms of American Reagan-era policies and US missiles and bases in Europe and around the world, 'Third World' events and developments, the Middle East, happenings in the Soviet bloc countries, military conflicts around the world in which the USSR had an interest, etc. Many of the authors and editors in this publication were Soviet intelligence officers serving as journalists. An interesting publication, illustrated, 32pp., shows light general wear to covers and along edges or corners, clean and bright internally, a university stamp to cover. Very rare. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Magazine

Stock number: 00016465.

$US 35.00