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From the Introduction: "This history is a panoramic view of the last hundred years as seen through the eyes of that keen and concerned observer of society - the advertiser. In presentations of food, clothing, housing, cigarettes, cosmetics, liquor, new inventions, travel, sport, art, and entertainment, we see how we have looked, lived, and thought from the days of the gaslit cafe to those of the disco, from the early years of automobiling, 'floating hotels', and experimental aircraft to the age of space and computers."Condition: Very Good. Cover has slight soft crease on front and back and very minimal edge/corner wear. Otherwise clean and tight. Beautiful and varied images. Please use photos as part of the description. 324 including Index. NOTE: This is an oversize, heavy book and will require an additional 75 cents for postage.

From inside front flap: Business and socializing have mixed so much in today's world that no one can afford to swear off parties. If the idea of meeting a lot of strangers makes you weak in the knees, this book has the answers for you.Book - As New condition. Clean. Very Tight. Obviously, never read.Dust Jacket - As New condition. Clean. No wear. Does have price sticker on front.156 pages including index.

The work of a fifth-century B.C. heir to the knowledge amassed by a clan of experts of arms and fighting, The Art of War is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom. Sun Tzu's terse but probing aphorisms come down to us throught the millennia as a practical guide to achieving success by coming to a deeper understanding of the nature of conflict. The Art of War is an essential tool for modern corporate warriors battling to gain the advantage in the boardroom and for anyone looking for advice on how to gain the upper hand in confrontations and competitions.
Here Lionel Giles's famed 1910 translation, laced with commentary from the most illustrious names in Chinese military and historical literature, is brought up to date for today's readers. Excerpts from the work of Western writers and thinkers, ancient and modern--generals, poets, political leaders, and other observers--expand on points made by the master. This new edition offers Sun Tzu's timeless classic both with and without… Read More

From back cover: "Usually, you perceive the world by using your five senses: sight, taste, smell, touch, and hearing. But there is a sixth sense, an inner eye that can open the gateway to subtler realms of existence. Developing this inner eye will enable you to view a previously invisible world of multiple dimensions, spiritual planes filled with light, and intuition is aptly named the third eye."
"Using the methods in [this book], you will learn how to develop supersensory perception, and how to use your third eye in your everyday life to receive guidance, healing, wisdom, inspiration, creativity, and spiritual awakening."
Near Fine condition. Light bumping to front and back covers. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Clean and tight.
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287 including Index.

From the Preface: "Basic French Grammar is designed to provide students with a clear guide to the essential elements of French grammar necessary for successful communication. ...grammar presentations are as brief as possible and are immediately followed by models in the form of conversational exchanges.
Book - Very Good- condition. Covers have a little rubbing/bumping. There is some edge/corner wear. Text is clean and binding is good. Spine is not creased.
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259 pages including Index.

From the hard cover dust jacket that is on a different listing: "In 1939, Vaughan came to work for the Kansas City Star, where he remained for thirty-seven years, except for three years spent in the Army Air Force in World War II. Shortly after his return from Europe, Vaughan was given "Starbeams," thought to be the oldest continuously published column in the country (it originated in 1880).Bill Vaughan died in February 1977, but his humor, compassion, and understanding of the human condition have made his work immortal."
Book - Fine condition. Blue cloth over boards w gold gilt text and image on front and text on spine. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Clean and tight.
Note: this copy has a gold gilt wreath seal impressed on the cover. It says, "Happy Holidays from your friends in the Bond Department of United Missouri Bank of Kansas City, N.A." (United Missouri Bank changed it's name to UMB Bank, N.A. in 1994 to reflect it's expansion outside of Missouri.)
Dust Jacket - Good+ condition. There are… Read More

From the hard cover dust jacket that is on a different listing: "In 1939, Vaughan came to work for the Kansas City Star, where he remained for thirty-seven years, except for three years spent in the Army Air Force in World War II. Shortly after his return from Europe, Vaughan was given "Starbeams," thought to be the oldest continuously published column in the country (it originated in 1880).Bill Vaughan died in February 1977, but his humor, compassion, and understanding of the human condition have made his work immortal."Book - Good condition. Front cover has closed tear that is approx. 1" long. Both covers and spine have soiling. Spine shows creases; however, the pages are tight. There is light soiling to closed book page edges. There may be other soiling not noted. Text is free of marks. A good readable copy. Please use photos as part of the description. 235 pages.

200 medium difficulty, contemporary crossword puzzles from The Boston Globe Sunday Crossword series, in one volume.Near Fine condition. Slight bumping to front and back covers. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Spine is not creased. Pages are clean and tight. This book looks almost new. Please see photos.200 pages, plus crossword answers in the back.

From the Preface: "MOST of the readers of this book will be either approaching marriage or already married and learning that marriage is a process of growth that constantly requires new understandings and adjustments. Our purpose is to present in readable form the scientific knowledge that exists about mate selection, courtship, and the adjustment problems of marriage."Good condition. Green cloth over boards cover has faded gold gilt text in a black area. Spine also has the black with faded gold gilt text. There is some soiling, bumping, rubbing, edge, and corner wear. There is a spotting on the closed book page edges. There are a few tiny spots on the pages, but LOTS of underlining and marks on the text in the first half of the book. The binding is tight. It is still a very readable book.Please use the photos as part of the description.564 pages including Index.

Three bestselling books from The Conversation Piece series is available only from Books Are Fun. The Conversation Piece - think twice about the everyday opinions you take for granted.The Mom & Dad Conversation Piece - shines a friendly light on the whole family, i.e. Ask your dad when he's been proudest of you and tell him when you've been most proud of him.The Christmas Conversation Piece - offers hundreds of questions to pose and ponder during the holiday season.From back jacket flap: "Both authors firmly believe that creative questioning is the key to learning about ourselves and others." Book - As New - Clean. Tight.Dust Jacket - Fine, very minimal rubbing on folded edges. Please see photos. 383 pages.

From back cover, "...Gladwell challenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or suffer from a disability, or lose a parent, or attend a mediocre school, or experience any number of other apparent setbacks." "In the tradition of Gladwell's previous bestsellers, David and Goliath draws upon history, psychology, and powerful storytelling to reshape the way we think of the world around us." "...readers will travel with colorful characters who overcame great difficulties and learn fascinating facts about the Battle of Britain, cancer medicine, and the struggle for civil rights, to name just a few topics upon which Mr. Gladwell's wide-ranging narrative touches." - Christopher F. Chabris, Wall Street Journal New book in new condition.Signed. Clean. Tight. No flaws. First Paperback Edition. This book has been stored in its original shipping case in a dry location. Please use photos as part of the description. 327 pages… Read More

From back DJ: "...it's become pretty clear that the pace of change in a global economy demands not only innovation, but creativity. We must become as good at changing our perceptions as we have become at changing reality." "...markets that are forcing them [corporations] not only to improve but transform themselves." "...entertains and challenges its readers at the same time with an array of examples drawn from philosophy, mathematics, technology, and linguistics."Fine condition. New book, clean and tight. Dust jacket has slight rubbing/bumping, and very minimal edge/corner wear. Please see photos.172 pages including Index.

From the front DJ flap: "FREE TO BE...A FAMILY explores the many different ways of being a 'family' in today's world. It is the one book about all kinds of belonging that children and adults can enjoy together."

Book - Very Good condition. Teal Blue cloth over boards. Front has title and image impression, gold gilt text on spine. Top corners are bumped. Light discoloration/soiling at top. Pages are clean, binding is tight.

Dust Jacket - Good condition. Colors are good. Some edge and corner wear. Top corners are bumped. Front and back are bumped. There are several small closed tears and one near back top spine that is about 1.5" long.

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176 pages.

From Back DJ: "For women, relationships are what life's all about. We long for - and deeply cherish - those rare and precious moments spent with out closest women friends. Yet, too often, our fast-paced, time-pressured lives leave us with little energy or opportunity to nurture these critically important relationships. But we need these female friendships to strengthen and nurture us in ways no other relationship can."Very Good condition book and dust jacket. Clean and tight. Only flaws noted were two sets of staple holes on front end paper and curved staple back impressions on the next page. Dust jacket has very minimal edge/corner wear and very minimal rubbing/bumping to covers. A beautiful book. Please use photos as part of the description.138 pages.

Sellers note: I lived just a few blocks away from Crown Center and had just been to an event at the Hyatt the week before this disaster happened. When I heard the news of the skywalk collapse, it was hard to believe. The news spread fast and within hours I had friends from all over the country checking in with me to make sure that I was okay and had not been hurt. It was such a sobering event. I will never forget it. From front DJ flap: "In an instant, more than one hundred people lost their lives. Twice as many were seriously injured. In an instant, the crush of concrete and steel jolted the lives of hundreds of others." "The Last Dance is the story of a tragedy. It tells how a new building raised hopes and a city's pride, how a desire for grand architectural flourishes created challenges and how efforts to simplify construction created a fatal flaw. It tells how an evening of gaiety turned into a night of horror." It tells how the truth was discovered and what was learned from the mistakes, and… Read More

From back cover: "...Bryan A. Garner provides lawyers, judges, paralegals, law students, and legal scholars with sound advice and practical tools for improving their written work. The book encourages legal writers to challenge conventions and offers valuable insights into the writing process: how to organize ideas, create and refine prose, and sharpen editing skills. In essence it teaches straight thinking - a skill inseparable from good writing." Very Good condition. Very minimal wear to cover, edges, corners, and spine. Pages are clean and tight. Please see photos.227 pages including Index.

From front DJ flap: "Now these four legendary men [Rockne, Leahy, Parseghian, Holtz] are seen in a unique light - through the eyes of the inimitable Edward 'Moose' Krause. He came to know, love, and admire these South Bend legends during his own sixty-year career with the Fighting Irish - and now he brings us into the huddle. Completed just before his death in 1992, this fascinating memoir combines Moose's own words with those of nearly one hundred former Notre Dame coaches, players, and administrators to paint an unforgettable portrait of four of the sport's greatest teachers and motivators."Book and Dust Jacket condition: Very Good. Inscription and signature by Stephen Singular on front end paper. Bottom of spine crushed. Otherwise, virtually no wear. Pages are clean. Binding is tight. Please see photos. 249 pages.

From the Introduction: "This book is based on the five volumes of my Makers and Finders: a History of the Writer in America, 1800-1915."
From front cover: "More than 500 photographs and drawings plus text..." The work is condensed to one-sixth of the original text while retaining its flow.
DJ notes that this was a book dividend of the Book of the Month Club.
Book - Very Good condition. Blue patterned paper over boards with navy cloth spine that has a red block with gold gilt text. Minimal edge/corner wear except top edge has some fading and top corners are bumped. Text is clean and binding is tight.
Dust Jacket - Poor condition. Front image color is good, but there are many large tears and chips, plus a little soiling/discoloration. Now in clear protective cover.
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241 pages, plus Index.

From the Preface: This Dictionary is an abridgement officially authorized by the Delegates of the Oxford University Press of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles, later known as The Oxford English Dictionary. The need for such an abridged form of the great work was envisaged at the outset. The publication of this work is, in fact, a fulfilment of one of the provisions of the agreement entered into in the year 1879 between the Philological Society and the Oxford University Press. ..."

Very Good- condition. Light bumping. Very minimal edge/corner wear. There are a few pages near the back that have tiny corner bends at the bottom. Closed book page edges have some stains. Otherwise, text is clean and binding is tight.

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Note this is a large, heavy book and some additional postage will be required (probably about $4.00 more).

2,515 pages.

From the Publishers' Note on the Fifth Printing: "In the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that a wholesome approach to sex education is gradually replacing the pruriency that used to be prevalent. It is gratifying to observe this trend. The publishers hope that this book, now in its fifth printing, will continue to be of use to those seeking reliable sex information.Fair condition. Stapled booklet with orange card stock covers with black text. Covers show much soiling, tears, holes, and chips. The back cover has shifted toward the stapled spine so it no longer lays quite right. First page has inscription in ink. Front and back pages have age spotting, maybe from the covers. Surprisingly the rest of the pages (except the stapled center pages) are very clean and the stapled booklet is intact.Please use photos as part of the description.61 pages.