Search Results: Authors starting with C from Ravenroost Books

New York: The Modern Library xii.250pgs. Very Good condition. Dark Green leatherette binding no. 4, Bernhard endpapers [circa 1925-1929] with gilt to spine. Light wear to edges, bottom spine edge frayed, spine slightly crinkled. Owner names on front blank. List of Modern Library titles after text. #1937.. Leatherette. Very Good. 16mo - 5¾ Inches - 6 3/4 Inches Tall.

Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office., 1963. v.78pgs+ large 24'x32" foldout colored map and a 9"x14" foldout table of "The Correlation of the Rock Formations of North-Central Vermont and Adjacent Quebec". Very Good+ condition, clean, undamaged. Envelope in back cover for map and foldout table. Main Sections: Abstract, Introduction, Geology, Intrusive igneous rocks and associated alteration products, Metamorphism, Structure, Asbestos Deposits, Other Mineral Resources, References Cited, Index, Illustrations. Book# 2607.. No Additional or Previous Printings. Original Wraps, Softcover. Very Good+. 8vo, 9.0 by 6.0 Inches.

Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office., 1967. vi.45pgs+2 large foldout maps about 32"x40", in rear envelope, clean, unmarked, undamaged. Sections: Summary, Geology and Mineral Resources: introduction, investigations, geology, mineral resources; Economic Appraisal: introduction, acknowledgments, mining claims, economic appraisal, potential of areas adjoining Pine Mountain Primitive Area-metals, nonmetallics, mineral fuels, conclusions; References Cited; Illustrations. 2 figures within text and 2 large foldouts. Book # 2608.. No Additional or Previous Printings. Soft Cover, Original Wraps. Very Good+. 9 Inches x 6 Inches.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books., 1999. 8vo. 216 pgs. As New hardcover in As New jacket, clean and unmarked. Black and white cover art.The first fully illustrated tribute to Allen Ginsberg, the best-known American poet of the post-war generation, mother of the Beats, and walking embodiment of Western counterculture. ISBN 0767902785. #1487.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo.

Switzerland: Walter-Verlag, 1966. 404 pgs. Very Good condition dark blue cloth hardcover, text is in German language. Very minor shelf wear, lightly foxed upper text block, internally clean and unmarked with tight binding. Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin [1881-1955] was a Jesuit priest and paleontologist, hence both a theologian and a scientist. His writings reflect his philosophy, ranging from understanding humankind's place in the universe to the impact of scientific discoveries on traditional religious dogma, in particular the interdependent connection between the theory of evolution and the basic tenets of Christian faith. His manuscripts were banned from publication by his superiors during his lifetime, but were finally released to the world by a committee called the Frinds of Teilhard de Chardin. Originally published in 1959 in Paris as "L'Avenir de L'Homme", this is the German language edition [Lorenz Hafliger and Karl Schmitz-Moormann]. #2490.. Second Edition. Cloth… Read More

Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension Service 63 pgs. Publication place and date not stated. Very Good condition softcover, pamphlet bound (staples). Slight rubbing to paper along spine and bottom edge of rear cover, otherwise clean and unmarked. Contents: The colony and its organization, Making a start, Package bees, Spring Management of bees, Requeening, Swarm control, Fall management of bees, honey production, Individual management practices, Laying workers, Robbing by bees, Making Increase, Bees for pollination, Rendering Beeswax, Bee diseases, Suggestions for Marketing, Summary of management practices around the calendar, Glossary. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos, tables and drawings. #1895.. Softcover, Paper Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - 7¾ - 9¾ Inches Tall.

New York: Arcade Publishing, 1999. 593 pgs. Fine hardcover in Fine dustjacket, clean and unmarked. First English Language Edition. Translated from the French by Steve Cox and Ros Schwartz. A story of healing as an ill little boy explores the many forms of religious faith while travelling with his aunt. He learns the tenets and philosophies of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Shinto, yoga, animism, voodoo and more. From the publisher: "This is a hugely enjoyable story about how and why people believe in their God, told with wit, clarity, and infectuious enthusiasm". By the author of "The Feminine and the Sacred", "Syncope: The Philosophy of Rapture", "Opera: The Undoing of Women", "Discoveries: Ghandi", "Edwina and Nehru", "Dona Gracia Nasi", "Claude Levi-Strauss", "Afrique Esclave", "Bleu Panique", "Adrienne Lecouvreur, ou, Le coeur transporte (Elle etait une… Read More

New York: Pyramid Books , 1956. 190 pgs. Very Good condition vintage paperback. Scarce. Slight rubbing to paper at spine edges and a shallow partial crease to front cover vertically along woman pictured, else externally pristine, square and tight. Text block edges are red. Internally clean and unmarked, paper uniformly age-toned. First four pages have a small 1/2 inch closed edge tear to right margin. Cover art by Bob Lavin. From the back cover: "The Vikes were in the saddle riding high-peddling forbidden pleasures, substituting drugs for cocktails, following a twisted path which would permit mankind to escape reality. And only one man stood between them and a world gone mad...". Hunt Collins is one of the pen names/pseudonyms used by Ed McBain. #1879.. Softcover, Pb. Very Good. Illus. by Bob Lavin. 12mo - 6¾ - 7¾ Inches Tall.

San Diego, CA, U.S.A.: Interstellar Publishing Company, 1995. 8vo. 52 pages. As New spiral-bound softcover, illustrated throughout with photos and detailed drawings. Contents: types of beads, bugle beads, seedbeads, stringing media, needles, cements, fringing styles, full color photos, types of frames, measuring your lampshade, lampshades: cemented shades, tigertail lampshade, freeform woven, woven mesh, sewing maching lampshade, comanche stitch lampshade, peyote stitch cutout, crystal & wire, African woven, diamond stitch, art deco, Turkish, butterfly. ISBN 0964595710. #1506.. First Printing. Softcover, Spiral Bound. As New. 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Little Brown & Company, 1998. 8vo. 326 pgs. As New hardcover in As New jacket. Clean, crisp, unmarked first edition. A literary novel centered arount Matthias, a librarian, his unsettled memories following World War II and his wife's mental illness, and a young woman interested in the library's extensive collection of letters by T.S. Eliot. Author's first novel. "An intricate and compelling tale of the way in which guilt and passion may quickly unravel the inner life of an orderly man." ISBN 0316158720 #1638.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - 7¾ - 9¾ Inches Tall.

New York: Scribner, 1995. 8vo. 412 pgs. Near Fine condition hardcover in Near Fine dust jacket, clean, tight and unmarked, no rubs or tears. Dark grey cloth spine, light grey boards with copper lettering to spine and blue endpapers. Dr. Kay Scarpetta again meets Gault. ISBN 0684195984. #486.. 4th Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1998. 8vo. 356 pgs. Near Fine hardcover in Near Fine jacket, clean, tight and unmarked. Maroon cloth spine, gilt lettering, maroon boards. No tears or rubs, minute trace of shelfwear along bottom edges. Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta mystery. A killer uses fire to mask his crimes and Kay's Nemesis Carrie Grethen is involved. ISBN 0399143947. #782.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: The MacMillan Co., 1924. 105 pgs. Verg Good+ cloth hardcover in original dust jacket. Book is clean and umarked, binding sound, very slight rubbing to edges and corners. Jacket has small chips at spine edges and corners and paper is worn through in places along the flap edges. Flap information lists other titles in the Little Books on Religion series. Apparently then as now, "No subject of science seems to be more misunderstood by those who are not biologists than the doctrine of evolution...When one has been completely informed concerning evolution, he realizes that it does not contradict the Bible in any serious way, but really teaches the same fundamental truths from a different perspective.". Contents: I. Introduction, II. Evidence of Evolution, III. Lamarck's Theory of Use and Disuse, IV. Darwin's theory of Natural Selection, V. The Mutation Theory of De Vries, VI. Some Other Theories of Evolution, VII. Modern Views on Evolution, VIII. Influence of the Evolution Idea,… Read More

Boston: Shambala, 1998. 8vo. 198 pgs. Fine hardcover in Fine jacket, pristine condition. A magical journey through twelfth-century Provence in search of the spiritual power of perfect love. By the author of "A Mapmaker's Dream". ISBN 1570623392. #730.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: The Shell Transport and Trading Company Limited, 1957. 135 pgs. Very Good condition hardcover, red cloth attactively decorated with gilt in shell motif. Several smudges to front board and light rubbing at edges and corners. Decorated endpapers with identification keys to the shells depicted on them. Owner name on half-title, else clean and unmarked. Generously interspersed with color photographs and illustrations. Contents: Foreword - Lord Godber; Shell: A Word's Pedigree - B. Woledge; The Living Scallop - W.J. Rees; A Symbol in Ancient Times - Sir Mortimer Wheeler; The Badge of St. James - Christopher Hobler; The Cradle of Venus - James Laver; Escallops in Armory - Sir George Bellew; An Excursion iinto the Americas - Adrian Digby; The Scallop at the Table - Paul Gautier; List of Illustrations. #2345. . No Additional Printings Indicated. Decorated Cloth Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - 9¾ Inches-12 inches tall.

Emmaus, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Rodale Press/St. Martin's Press, 1991. vii.344 pgs. Very Good+ condition in glossy pictorial boards as issued, clean and unmarked, with a slight bump to the edge of the upper right corner of the front board. Illustrated with color photos, drawings and diagrams. Sections include learning from nature, elements of natural garden design, providing food, cover and water for wildlife and natural water garden design. Chapters: Introduction-Partners With Nature; Learning From Nature; Features of the Landscape; Creating a Natural Garden; Landscaping with Nature; Plants in the Natural Landscape, Elements of the Natural Garden; Wildlife and Water in the Natural Garden, A Last Word; USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map; Further Reference, Photo Credits, Index. ISBN 0878579117. #1778.. First Printing. Glossy Hardcover. Very Good+. 8vo - 7¾ - 9¾ Inches Tall.

Emmaus, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Rodale Press/St. Martin's Press, 1991. vii.344 pgs. Very Good+ in glossy pictorial boards as issued, clean and unmarked with a very slight bump to the lower left corner of back board. Illustrated with color photos, drawings and diagrams. Sections include learning from nature, elements of natural garden design, providing food, cover and water for wildlife and natural water garden design. Chapters: Introduction-Partners With Nature; Learning From Nature; Features of the Landscape; Creating a Natural Garden; Landscaping with Nature; Plants in the Natural Landscape, Elements of the Natural Garden; Wildlife and Water in the Natural Garden, A Last Word; USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map; Further Reference, Photo Credits, Index. ISBN 0878579117. #1892.. Later Printing. Glossy Hardcover. Very Good+. 8vo - 7¾ - 9¾ Inches Tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster Trade, 1999. 8vo. 350 pgs. Fine condition hardcover in Fine jacket, holographic cover art.This is the first edition of the author's first book, a medical suspense thriller woven around a plot to confer immortality on an elite group of government scientists. Wes Craven is also known for his work in the film industry, including A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Twilight Zone. ISBN 0684846608. #2154.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Paul S. Eriksson, Inc., 1966. 8vo. vi. 192 pgs. Very Good+ cloth hardcover in Very Good jacket. Cloth has slight rubbing to corners. Dust jacket exhibits overall light shelf wear, with light rubbing to paper at edges and corners. Otherwise, clean, sound and unmarked. The first sections of the book cover his nature, background and early career, followed by his more advanced contributions, the potentialites of his research and his last years. The remainder of the text is devoted to selected writings, notes, research topics, lectures and reflections, followed by a chronological outline of his life, a glossary, bibliography and index. #1062.. First American Edition. Cloth. Very Good+/Very Good. Illus. by Patrick Evans. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1950. 8vo. xi. 752 pgs. Good to Very Good hardcover with slight shelf wear to cloth. Owner name inked out on front endpaper, occasional neat underlinings, not obtrusive to text. Still relevant topics covered include photosynthesis, diffusion and osmosis, surface phenomena, colloids, absorption, imbibition, transpiration, water distribution, frost resistance, temperature injury, permeability, accumulation and antagonism, minerals, enzymes, digestion, respiration, fermentation, dormancy, appendices and indices. #918.. Cloth. Good to Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.