Search Results: Authors starting with D from Riverwood's Books

Stackpole Books. Good. 1982. Softcover. Ex-library, with laminated cover and usual stamps & stickers. Good condition, moderate wear to edges & corners. Interior pages clean & unmarked other than soiling seen on one page and library markings. 181 pages. B/w photos. This book reveals field-proven techniques for getting wildlife within range of gun or camera. It is also a reliable guide to the behavior of birds and animals, offering insights that elevate calling from a chance sport to an exciting art-science.. ; 8vo .

Edmonton, AB: Ne West Publishers. Very Good. 1983. First Edition. Softcover. 0920316786 . Cover has light edge and corner wear, some corner curling, light creasing. Pages are intact and clean, however there is a small amount of written commentary on approx. 5 pages and name written on title page. "The first in a series of biennial anthologies presenting a broad selection of new prairie poetry previously uncollected...." Includes: Mick Burrs, Lorna Crozier, Cathy Ford, Patrick Friesen, Leona Gom, Jim Green, Robert Hilles and others. [os] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Edmonton, AB: Hurtig Publishers. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Softcover. 0888300867 . Softcover has light edgewear and some light creases, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight, light age tanning to page edges. Jacket has light edgewear & scuffing, fading to spine, taped tear near top of spine. Beautiful colour illustrations throughout. Non-paginated. Foreword by Stan Daniels. Throughout the tragic history of Canada's native peoples since the arrival of the white man there has been repeated conflict and confrontation associated with the laws of the white man. This book presents a rare interpretation of the white man's legal system and its application to the lives of Canada's Indian and Metis citizens....Offers a clear discussion of civil rights and legal procedure that makes it a book for all Canadians. (os) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Lancer Books. Very Good. 1963. First Edition. Softcover. Paperback, Lancer Books, 1963. Cover has light edge and corner wear. Age tanning to cover and page edges. Interior clean and intact, no markings. A novel by Daniels based on the MGM-TV hit series on NBC. "There is a man waiting in Death Row, waiting alone, waiting for his own execution. An no one cared. Except Sam Benedict...." A novelization by Elsie Lee. (120-osl) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Gold Medal. Good+. 1963. First Edition. Softcover. Gold Medal 1963. Paperback 12mo (7" tall). Pages clean and unmarked, age tanning to pages and inside covers. Cover has light scuffing, moderate edgewear, a few small indents on front, and crease on rear, one rear corner has a small chip. "Ben Medford had bargained on a full-blown binge when his wife died, but he hadn't figured on a fling with a bunch of backwoods screwballs, a madman with a rifle, a forest fire too close for comfort, and a cute little number named Libby..." (102os) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Middlesex: Kestrel Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0722653042 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition, only light wear overall, usual ex-lib type markings, with rear pocket. Light soiling outer edge of pages and a blue ink dot from a book sale on top edge which has seeped into top edge of pages a small amount. Pages clean and intact. Set in 1787 Bristol, this is the story of Midnight, a brutalised, runaway slave, who takes refuge with a young woman, Jess, who herself is trapped in her own form of captivity. The couple become friends and lovers and seek their own independence from their keepers. (400-noto) ; 8vo .

W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0393029700 . Hardcover has light soiling outer edge of pages - interior pages are clean & unmarked. Jacket has very light edgewear and scuffing/light scratching of jacket, not price clipped. B/w photos.... With a united Germany now a a part of our political landscape, it is easy to forget that this event was the culmination of one of the most remarkable revolutions in modern history. But in 1989-90 millions of East Germans courageously reclaimed authority from a pervasive dictatorship of party and state... ; 8vo .

PA: David Mckay. Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1948. First Edition. Hardcover. EX-library with spine sticker, back pocket and peeled area on 2nd last page where some library attachment was removed. Jacket attached to book. Light edgewear to hardcover, jacket edge has moderate wear and curling to top edge. Top edge also has some small peeled areas and tape repairs. Light soiling. Interior pages - occ. Light soiling, name on first page corner, light wrinkling to pages, few small edge tears seen. Great historic brown/white & colour illustrations throughout. Non-paginated. Invocation: "Call up adventure and let us ride. Careless and free by the trappers' side. Call up the wild processions again. Of painted tribes and Mountain Men. Saveage and restless and rarin to go - in hot pursuit of the buffalo. O'er high sierra or burning plain. Let us ride the Old Frontier again. "; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

London: Paul Elek. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. 2110810548 . Paul Elek, London 1947 first edition. Hardcover has light wear to corners, corner bumping, slight fading to spine. Jacket has creases with light soiling and several small edge tears and chips, not price clipped. Pages are clean other than name written on endpage. Upper edge of pages has a green booksale ink stamp which has seeped in a bit and can be seen at the very top edge of some pages. Some of most celebrated work by Barbey d'Aurevilly, one of the most original of the minor French romantics of the 19th century. [380-noto]; 8vo .

The Provincial Museum of Alberta. Very Good+. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0778512339 . Ex-library book in very nice condition, sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light scuffing to cover. Pages clean and intact, overall wear minimal. A superbly produced guide to the exhibition held in Edmonton at the Provincial Museum of Alberta. Spectacular colour illustrations throughout. Text taken from the book "Jesus Through the Centuries" by Jaroslav Pelikan. From the Preface: "What better figure is there to focus on at the turn of the milleneum than the individual whose birth marked the beginning of our calendars. The historical impact of the figure of Jesus on art, music, politics, and society is unequivocal. As Jaroslav Pelikan, said in his book 'Jesus Through the Centuries' - 'Jesus is far too important a figure to be left only to theologians and the Church. '......Anno Domini brings together art, music, text and voices from around the… Read More

U. K.: Thorsons. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1981. Softcover. 0722504780 . LIght wear overall. Interior clean & unmarked. B/w illus. An introduction to & history of iridology. Reveals how disorders of the body can be located and diagnosed by means of abnormal lines and colour changes in the iris of the eye. 64 pages. (*Shipping will be considerably reduced on this light book). ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Thomas Y. Crowell. Very Good. Softcover. No publication date, likely 1960's. Cover has light edge and corner wear, some corner curling, light soiling. Pages are clean, however numerous pages have yellow highlighting. ; 8vo .

Watson- Guptill Publishing. New. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0823077144 . New book, no markings, light scuffing to covers. B/w illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages; Description: The practical, step-by-step guidance packed into this book shows aspiring theatrical producers just how to set up and run a successful stage company. Starting with forming a company, the author explains how to establish and fund a budget; book a stage venue; obtain necessary licenses and insurance; see that health/safety regulations are in compliance with local laws; then cast, rehearse, and put the show on view for the public and critics. Details on the duties of the house manager, stage manager, technical crew, and box office help are all included, along with tips on publicizing and promoting shows. About the Author: Gill Davies is the author of Create Your Own Stage Effects and the forthcoming Create Your Own Stage Makeup. A theater-production expert, she lives in Pembrokeshire, England. [500+] .

Back Stage Books. Very Good. 2001. Softcover. 0823077136 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact, a small amount of spotting/soiling to outer edge of pages. Laminate has light wear at corners. Highly illustrated and informative, with step-by-step guidelines, photographs and lots of useful lists, hints and tips - makes the art of makeup accessible to all, whether novice or expert. (505) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 160 pages; (0211) .

Viking Press. Very Good+. 1989. Softcover. 0140114335 . Very nice condition - only light wear overall. "The third volume of the Cornish trilogy revolves around the staging of an unfinished opera by a 19th century composer. Packed with interesting details of opera history and production, boasting some new, eccentric characters, and pulling together Davies's various themes in a harmonic resolution, the novel should satisfy those who will settle for intelligent observations and playful allusions rather than dramatic momentum , " (380noto) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Mcclelland and Stewart. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771025815 . Near new condition. Light soiling to outer edge of pages, very light wear to spine ends & corners, otherwise clean, tight & unmarked. 469 pages."One of his most entertaining and satisfying books. Davies composes a kind of fictionalized grand opera, replete with emblematic characters, archetypal plotting, soulful arias and much sparkling repartee. " From the author of the Deptford Trilogy, The Rebel Angels, and other modern classics comes a funny, eloquent novel of mind over medicine. The Cunning Man guides us through his life, introducing us to his unique brand of medicine and a fascinating cast of characters. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Harper Collins. Near Fine. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. Uncorrected proof. Excellent condition. Very light edgewear, couple small creases, light scuffing. Interior pages clean & tight, no markings. B/w illustrations. 324 pages. An entertaining, readable guide to the discoveries, theories, and personalities that have shaped space exploration, from the beginning of civilization to the present...; 8vo .

New York: Warner Books. Near Fine. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. 0446348023 . Very nice condition, pages clean and intact, light age tanning to pages and covers. Gift inscription in pen on title page. Cover has minimal wear, no spine crease. All star lineup of funny tumbles, outrageous errors, and lovable losers in the wild world of sports. (110os422) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Little, Brown & Company. Near Fine. 2005. Advance Review Copy. Softcover. 0316158801 . Advance Reading copy. Excellent Condition, slight edge & corner wear, one tiny peel top of spine, clean & unmarked. Synopsis: It's been four years since William "Belly" O'Leary left his beloved Saratoga Springs for the state penitentiary, but now that he's served his time on an illegal gambling charge, he's ready to reclaim his hometown. Trouble is, he's a stranger now: gone are the days when his swagger had all the girls swooning, when the bar he owned was a hot spot for hard-livers and hard drinkers, when his three surviving daughters bent over backward to please him or avoid his wrath... Soon he's settling into his old habits and creating a mess wherever he goes. It's when he finally hits rock bottom that Belly is forced to re-evaluate his old life.... (400-noto) ; 8vo .

Clarkson N. Potter. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0517546043 . HC/DJ - fine/near fine. Hardcover is clean and unmarked. Jacket has light scuffing, light age tanning, minor edge crinkling and one small edge stain. "Collected here are 12 love stories drawn from sources as diverse as ancient Greece, Egypt, and Babylonia: India, China, and Japan; and Christian Rome and revolutionary France. Each tale centers on a flower whose attributes throughout the ages have come to suggest a different aspect of love. " [320-osl] ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .