Search Results: Authors starting with K from MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE

STATED FIRST PRINTING-Tight, clean and unmarked-No DJ-" Methodical investigating by sharp thinking, acting Lt. Dickerson who is sent from Hartford to Sudwich to untangle two murders connected with the return of a mutilated Pacific veteran. Through a plastic surgeon and the local police, Dickerson uncovers the many interrelated actions and timing, means and method, and the complex relationships of those involved, and makes a garrison finish to the case.

Goel Publishing, 2000. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A tight, clean and unmarked copy.

Bookstore label on end page otherwise tight and unmarked-" It is the summer holidays, and one night Harry Potter wakes up with his scar burning. He has had a strange dream, one that he can't help worrying about until a timely invitation from Ron Weasley arrives: to nothing less than the Quidditch World Cup!-Soon Harry is reunited with Ron and Hermione and gasping at the thrills of an international Quidditch match. But then something horrible happens which casts a shadow over everybody, and Harry in particular."

Other than owner's information crossed out on end page this is a tight and unmarked copy- " Harry is waiting in Privet Drive. The Order of the Phoenix is coming to escort him safely away without Voldemort and his supporters knowing - if they can. But what will Harry do then? How can he fulfill the momentous and seemingly impossible task that Professor Dumbledore has left him? "--back cover

Bookstore label on end page otherwise tight, clean and unmarked.-" It is the middle of the summer, but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the windowpanes. Harry Potter is waiting nervously in his bedroom at the Dursleys' house in Privet Drive for a visit from Professor Dumbledore himself. One of the last times he saw the Headmaster was in a fierce-one-to-one duel with Dumbledore with Lord Voldemort, and Harry can't quite believe that Professor Dumbledore will actually appear at the Dursleys' of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks' time? Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start, as the worlds of Muggle and magic start to intertwine ."

18 x 13 cm- " "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" contains five richly diverse fairy tales, each with its magical character, that will variously bring delight, laughter, and the thrill of mortal peril. Additional notes for each story penned by Professor Albus Dumbledore will be enjoyed by Muggles and wizards alike, as the Professor muses on the morals illuminated by the tales, and reveals snippets of information about life at Hogwarts. A uniquely magical volume, with illustrations by the author, J. K. Rowling, that will be treasured for years to come."

BRAND NEW-INCLUDES A CUSTOM BOOKMARK!-7.76x5.04x1.34 inches- " For most children, summer vacation is something to look forward to. But not for our 13-year-old hero, who's forced to spend his summers with an aunt, uncle, and cousin who detest him. The third book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series catapults into action when the young wizard "accidentally" causes the Dursleys' dreadful visitor Aunt Marge to inflate like a monstrous balloon and drift up to the ceiling. Fearing punishment from Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon (and from officials at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who strictly forbid students to cast spells in the nonmagic world of Muggles), Harry lunges out into the darkness with his heavy trunk and his owl Hedwig. As it turns out, Harry isn't punished at all for his errant wizardry. Instead, he is mysteriously rescued from his Muggle neighborhood and whisked off in a triple-decker, violently purple bus to spend the remaining weeks of summer in a friendly inn called the Leaky… Read More

An unmarked copy- " Harry is waiting in Privet Drive. The Order of the Phoenix is coming to escort him safely away without Voldemort and his supporters knowing - if they can. But what will Harry do then? How can he fulfill the momentous and seemingly impossible task that Professor Dumbledore has left him? "--back cover

Tight, clean and unmarked-" " Guild Sourcebooks have introduced art collectors and design professionals to artists who undertake commissions ranging from portraits to murals, kitchen tiles to large-scale mosaics, tapestries to art quilts and stained glass windows to monumental sculptures."

27.4 x 21.3 x 1.8 cm-" Guild Sourcebooks have introduced art collectors and design professionals to artists who undertake commissions ranging from portraits to murals, kitchen tiles to large-scale mosaics, tapestries to art quilts and stained glass windows to monumental sculptures. This newest volume showcases an exhilarating collection of commissioned projects by some of the finest artists at work today in the architectural, decorative, and fine arts."

Tight, clean and unmarked-" Since 1986, GUILDsourcebooks has introduced artists to homeowners, collectors, and design professionals worldwide. From exquisite large-scale glass installations to studio furniture, sculpture, and works for the wall in all media, this is a book filled with beauty, rich with ingenious designs, and unique as a direct-call resource."

First Edition, First Printing. New, unread copy." #1 New York Times bestselling author's Laurell K. Hamilton's first short story collection-including an all-new Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter story. -Known for her darkly violent, stunningly erotic Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels, New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton reveals new dimensions of her talent in these fantastical fairy tales and lush parables as she welcomes readers to the far corners of her fertile imagination. -From a woman who marries into a family of volatile wizards to a couple fleeing a gang of love-hungry cupids, from a girl who seeks sanctuary in the form of a graceful goose to the disgruntled superhero Captain Housework, readers will revel in the many twists and turns of fortune in these unique, sometimes surreal visions. Hardened vampire hunter and zombie animator Anita Blake gets blindsided by the disturbing motives of her clients in the never-before-published "Those Who Seek Forgiveness" and in "The Girl Who Was… Read More

SCARCE- VG in flexible cover. 5-1/2 X 3-1/4 inches, 256 pages. "With Sixty Species of Animals in Natural Colors from Original Paintings by Harry F. Harvey." Publication date 1916- flexible black calf leather boards, gilt imprinting on front cover and spine-

Bantam Doubleday Dell, 2009. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A tight and unread copy- " The bestselling author of The Richest Man Who Ever Lived now brings us a book that is even more profound in its scope and its mission, revealing wisdom and insights from the life of Jesus. Scott shows us how the manner and method with which Jesus pursued and accomplished his goals and purpose offer life-changing lessons that each of us can use to achieve far more successful and fulfilled lives. Steven K. Scott's life changed forever one night in 1964, when he was first introduced to the man he came to know as "the homeless carpenter." Since that fateful night, Scott has drawn on the teachings and the powerful lessons he learned from the way that Jesus lived his life to help create two dozen businesses that have generated billions of dollars in revenue. His success, he claims, is due in large measure to the eternal lessons he learned from the "homeless… Read More

Hachette Books, 2005. Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. When Wherever You Go, There You Are was first published in 1994, no one could have predicted that the book would launch itself onto bestseller lists nationwide and sell over 750,000 copies to date. Ten years later, the book continues to change lives. In honor of the book's 10th anniversary, Hyperion is proud to be releasing the book with a new afterword by the author, and to share this wonderful book with an even larger audience.-In his follow-up to Full Catastrophe Living--a book in which he presented basic meditation techniques as a way of reducing stress and healing from illness--here Jon Kabat-Zinn goes much more deeply into the practice of meditation for its own sake. To Kabat-Zinn, meditation is important because it brings about a state of "mindfulness," a condition of "being" rather than "doing" during which you pay attention to the moment rather than the past, the future, or… Read More

" In this book, the author maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks both to those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone who cares deeply about reclaiming the richness of his or her moments. 10th Revised ed. Language: English. Brand new Book. The time-honored national bestseller, updated with a new afterword, celebrating 10 years of influencing the way we live. When Wherever You Go, There You Are was first published in 1994, no one could have predicted that the book would launch itself onto bestseller lists nationwide and sell over 750,000 copies to date. Ten years later, the book continues to change lives. In honor of the book's 10th anniversary, Hyperion is proud to be releasing the book with a new afterword by the author and to share this wonderful book with an even larger audience. "

Inscribed by author- name and rubber stamp all on the end page-otherwise a tight and clean book with a deckled edge. " This book shines with exquisite simplicity and straightforwardness. Jon Kabat-Zinn is one of the best teachers of mindfulness you will ever meet (Jack Kornfield, Buddhist teacher, and author)- In this book, Jon Kabat-Zinn maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks to both those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone who cares deeply about reclaiming the richness of his or her moments. "

A tight and unmarked copy.-" If you've ever struggled with depression, take heart. Mindfulness, a simple yet powerful way of paying attention to your most difficult emotions and life experiences, can help you break the cycle of chronic unhappiness once and for all. In The Mindful Way through Depression, four uniquely qualified experts explain why our usual attempts to "think" our way out of a bad mood or just "snap out of it" lead us deeper into the downward spiral. Through insightful lessons drawn from both Eastern meditative traditions and cognitive therapy, they demonstrate how to sidestep the mental habits that lead to despair, including rumination and self-blame, so you can face life's challenges with greater resilience."-No CD.

PJS Publications, US, 1992. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Utilizes a question-and-answer format to offer solutions to common sewing problems and hints for alterations, hems, collars, pleats, equipment, and different types of fabric

A name on the end page, otherwise a tight and unmarked copy-" Life changes in post-WWII for a young girl whose Holocaust survivor teenage cousin comes to live with her family in New York."-Glossary.