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Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich , 1986. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Stated 1st Edition, 1st printing (No. line begins with "A", 1986). Paper over boards with cloth quarter binding. Unclipped original price. Clean with no writing or tears. Cover panels are in fine condition. Spine printing with light wear. One remainder mark. Cocked spine. Small spot on back end paper. Dust jacket with edge wear, rubbing, and one corner with creasing

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1974. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st Edition, assumed 1st printing. No other printings listed. 9.25 " x 6.25". SBN 399112669. Maroon cloth over boards with an 1812 era cannon blind stamped on front. Spine with gilt print. Clean with no writing. Tight, appears very gently read or unread. No wear to panels, edges and spine other than end bends from shelf. Light fade on very edge of spine tail. Dust jacket with original price intact and 7402 on flap bottom. Several small tears - largest approx. .5". Light panel wear. Back jacket and flap fold creasing. Flap fold end and spine end chipping. Edge and spine ends' wear. Endpaper and pastedown maps of battlefield. Fourteen pages of photographs of paintings and illustrations. Sections on notes and references, bibliography, and index.

United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1997. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Very Good. Clean with writing or remainder mark. A rear cover crease seen when book is turned. Although published in 1997, this book is relevant to today's technology and science problems. Carl Sagan was the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of many best-selling science books. In addition, he created the highly-acclaimed television series "Cosmos". The book is divided into 4 sections: an overview or the US space and Russian programs. The last 2 sections deal with the importance of science education in our technological society and science policy in tackling problems facing us today. Many photographs and an index. See photos.

Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corporation, 1983. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Issued without dust jacket. Stated first edition, 2nd printing. No evidence of wear aside from owner's folded corners indicating her favorite recipes. Sections are divided (See photos.). 384 pp. Index included. A unique cookbook. See photos. Heavy large-sized book

Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press, 1989. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Bob Artley. Third printing, 1991. Condition Near Fine +. Appears unread. A couple of corner bends, a few faint scratches, cover tip bends. Clean with no writing. A book which depicts the one room schoolhouse that rural and farm children attended - all grades in one room. Most schools no longer exist but were popular in the Midwest from the 1900's to the 1960's. Former students of one room schoolhouses can relate to the activities of the students and teachers in these schoolhouses of the past. Bob Artley was a well-known cartoonist for the Des Moines Tribune and the Worthington Globe (Worthington, Minnesota). Many black and white illustrations. A trip down Memory Lane.

Fort Washington, PA: Eastern National, 2000. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 120 pp. Approximately 9" tall. Clean with no writing or remainder mark. Creasing on edge and back corners of wrap, extends through some edges and later upper page corners. Extensive information on the early history of mound building with timelines, photographs, maps, and trails guide. Bibliography included.

New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1979. 3rd Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Third Edition, 1st printing (Full Number Lines). Previous editions of 1959 and 1972. 85 text pages, an introduction (7 pages), plus a total of 5 endpaper leaves (for notes?). Classic composition book used by many adults and college students. Strunk emphasized clarity in writing, cutting out the deadwood, using the active voice, putting statements in a positive form, and writing with simplicity and sincerity. E.B. White, a student of Strunk at Cornell University, later added another chapter. The book is very well-preserved clean book with only an owner's name and a tiny corner tip bump. It may have been only partially read -fairly tight. The dust jacket is unclipped with original price. The front panel has a large mended curved tear with a small chip in the middle. A second tear, approximately .5" is closed and has a tiny top chip. The… Read More

New York: Cambridge University Press, 1996. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Third Edition. A book for those who left their telescope at home but packed binoculars or for those who do not want to buy a telescope. However, one chapter includes advice on buying a telescope. Six appendixes and numerous drawings of the night sky. Included is a Table of Contents, bibliography, notes on metrication, and an index.

Cincinnati, Ohio: North Light Books, 2002. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1st printing, 2002 (full no. line). Glossy card stock. Clean and tight - appears unread. A tad of spine tail wear and corner tip crease. Page corner tip crease. Synopsis: This is a book for artists with some painting experience who want to further develop their style and technique. The author provides step-by- step demonstrations, tips, and advice. The book covers the urban to the country landscape and includes drawing as well as painting plus creating tone with color.

New York : TFH Publications, Inc. , 1957. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. No printing information. Assumed 1st Edition, 1st printing. Clean with no writing. 64 pages. 8.75" by 5.75". Tight. Panels with wear only on back cover area approximately .5" by .75". Corners in excellent condition. Edges with wear on areas adjacent to spine ends and spine ends' corner tips. Spine slant on one end. A wealth of information about the care of guppies, the water, the aquarium plants, and scavengers. Includes information on the showing and judging of guppies. Black and white and colorful illustrations and pictures.

New York, N.Y. : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Stated First Edition, Printing 1st (No. line 10-1). 96 pages. The time line extends from the birth of Abner Doubleday to Barry Bonds (2001). This book contains numerous photographs, information about the heroes of baseball, a glossary, index, and other resources. Mylar cover over book's dust jacket.

Jefferson, North Carolina USA: Mc Farland & Company, Inc., 1993. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. !st Edition, no printings listed. Orange linen cloth with black print on front cover and spine. 243 pp. Unclipped original price. Inscribed by author. Inlaid is a note to the owner from a niece or nephew about the author's health ("Uncle Bernie") to the book's owner. The book appears almost new aside from soft spine tail bending from resting on a shelf. Dust jacket with a tiny tears (approximately 2mm) at spine ends. Some wear to jacket at spine ends and corner tips coating. Coating scuffing near fore edge. Paper clip imprint on jacket flap. The book paints a positive image of Colonel Ernest Miller, who was the author's commanding officer, and some of the Japanese soldiers and civilians. In contrast, he portrays General Arthur MacArthur as incompetent and uncaring. While imprisoned he met the Smothers… Read More

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Monica Sheehan. Near Fine +. 1st Edition, 1st printing, full number line, no other date other than 1983. Red cloth quarter binding with beige paper over boards. Clean and tight - appears unread. 253 pp. Light tail bends. Original price dust flap intact ($13.95). Light scuff lines to rear of dust jacket. A renown author of medical advice and an avid runner and athlete. Dr. Sheehan offers insight, motivation, and information for anyone interested in fitness, including the novice jogger or tennis player to the dedicated professional.

St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1st printing, 1993. Slight spine creasing, else near fine. Coated glossy covers. Synopsis: The James J. Hill house was the residence of the Hill family at 240 Summit Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota. James J. Hill was known for the building of the Great Northern Railroad lines and numerous other business ventures. The house, an impressive red sandstone, had a commanding view of the Mississippi River. The author gives the historical background of Mr. Hill and includes numerous photographs of the family and the exterior and interior of the house plus its layout. Tours of the Hill family residence are gives by the Historical Society guides.

New York: G. P. Putmam's Sons, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition, 1st printing (1,3,5,7,9,8,6,4,2). Back paper covers with black cloth quarter binding. Silver print on spine and front cover. 628 pp. Indent near top of spine. Dust jacket with slight spine ends' shelf rest wear and back jacket corner crease. "A. Scott Berg is the first and only writer to have been given unrestricted access to the massive Lindbergh archives -- more than two thousand boxes of personal papers, including reams of unpublished letters and diaries -- and to be allowed freely to interview Lindbergh's friends, colleagues, and family members, including his children and his widow. The result is a brilliant biography that clarifies a lifelong blurred by myth and half-truth." Publisher

New York , N.Y.: Spuyten Duyvil, 2009. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The book is signed, inscribed and dated by author to owner, but it may have never been read. Synopsis: Nona Caspers reflects upon what she hears and sees in her daily life. Animals, ants, the reaction of a friend to a drunken man, blowing food into someone's water, conversation with a reverend from Tibet, and other daily situations that most people would gloss over or fail to observe or reflect upon she observes.

London, England: HarperCollinsPublisher Limited, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The author looks at how the labyrinth experience can influence one's life. Chapters in include labyrinth history, patterns, relevance, living labyrinths, changing the world, and emerging from the maze mind. Resources and index included. 176 pp. One owner. Clean with no writing or remainder mark. Book with medium blue cloth covers and bright sliver spine print. Top gutter bumping. Dust jacket head spine bumping and adjacent edge roll.

Boston New York : Bedford /St. Martin's, 2007. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Volume II. Glossy paper coated cover. Slight cover corner curl and a tad of edge wear. A concise history of the West from 1340 to 2006. Includes timelines, maps, charts, a glossary, and an index. Starts with p. 425 and ends with p. 1068. Many pages are not numbered.

Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press, 1980. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Bob Artley. Signed and dated by author, 12/80. Fifth printing. No tears or writing. Light dusting. A nicely preserved book. A trip down memory lane for anyone raised on a family farm from 1920 - 1940"s. However, others raised on family farms from the 1950's -1960's would also enjoy this book. Numerous illustrations by Artley. The first printing was published by the Worthington Globe in Worthington, Minnesota. Artley was a well-known cartoonist for the Globe and the Des Moines Tribune. He retired to a farm in Iowa.

New York: Warner Books/Hachette Book Group USA, 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Large Print. Stated first edition, Oct. 2006, full no. line 1-10. Inscribed by author "To Bob" with the word "Enjoy" and signed by the author. No tears to jacket or book. No remainder mark. Blue paper covers with textured paper quarter binding. Soft spine ends bending due to shelf rest - heavy book. Dust jacket with edge roughness and spine crimping. A tad of cellophane lift at spine head. Clipped USA price, Canada price intact. Doro Bush Koch, George H. W. Bush's daughter, wrote this first time memoir of her father. The information comes from his friends, family, and associates. Never-before-released files have also been added to this expansive memoir. A complete memoir spanning his life and his presidency.