Search Results: Authors starting with K from Werdz Quality Used Books

Fredericton, NB: Goose Lane Editions, 2017. Soft cover. As New. As New; Based loosely on the diaries and stories of the author's father, this engrossing story of adventure and survival captures the horror of war with unsettling and unerring grace. Twelve-year-old Chung-Man transports the reader from the halcyon days of upper-class life in pre-war Hong Kong into the brutality of the Japanese occupation where cruelty has no limits. Written in clean, elegant prose, The Water Beetles is a powerful and gripping account of a young boy's coming of age during that most harrowing of times. - Judy Fong Bates

Virginia Beach, CA: A.R.E. Press, 2015. Soft cover. As New. As New; Kaehr has pulled together Cayce's fascinating advice for the use of gems and stones for a variety of life issues and enhancements, such as healing, psychic development, spiritual protection, and more. This thoroughly researched, hands-on A-to-Z guide to gems, stones, and other materials that are mentioned by Cayce, offers suggestions and recommendations for uses that can't be found anywhere else. Kaehr supplements the Cayce advice with thorough knowledge of each gem, including information on where in the world the stone can be found. Striking color photographs throughout will assist you in identification.

New York, NY: Barnes & Noble Inc, 2003. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal wear; appears unread; Bringing together some of Kafka's finest work, this collection demonstrates the richness and variety of the author's artistry. "The Judgment," which Kafka considered to be his decisive breakthrough, and "The Stoker," which became the first chapter of his novel Amerika, are included. These two, along with "The Metamorphosis," form a suite of stories Kafka referred to as "The Sons," and they collectively present a devastating portrait of the modern family. Also included are "In the Penal Colony," a story of a torture machine and its operators and victims, and "A Hunger Artist," which describes the absurdity of an artist trying to communicate with a misunderstanding public. Kafka's lucid, succinct writing is in striking contrast to the labyrinthine complexities, the futility-laden horror, and the stifling… Read More

Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1970. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; first edition; price of $5.95 on front flap; light rubbing and wear to edges of dust jacket; age tanned; otherwise minimal wear; While this book is a classic American success story of a young man's rise, it is also a fascinating portrait of Kahn's mentor, Edgar Cayce. Kahn conducted Cayce through innumerable "reading" himself, and grew thoroughly convinced of the validity of the seer's methods and unconscious knowledge. While many books have described Cayce's amazing psychic performances, this book gives the reader, in addition, a warm and intimate portrait of Cayce himself.

Chicago, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1993. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; very light wear to upper edge of dust jacket; a few pages had upper corner turned; otherwise very minimal wear; This unique record of action in the Pacific is the personal journal of a young American soldier, Sy Kahn. Written under trying conditions and contrary to military regulations, the diary provided the writer both sanity and sanctuary - a foxhole of the mind - in an often violent, irrational world.

Winnipeg, MB: Winnipeg Public Library, 2013. Soft cover. Very Good. SIGNED BY FAISAL ISLAM, NANCY REPISO, JAMIE MORALES, SOUADA BAUER, NINA SINGH AND SERGIO ROYSEN; Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; An introduction to 12 new writers from 10 different countries. all of them participated in writing groups for new Canadians sponsored by the Millennium Library in the City of Winnipeg.

New York, NY: Anchor, 2008. Paperback. Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Teleportation, time machines, force fields and interstellar space ships - the stuff of science fictionor potentially attainable future technologies? Renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku takes an informed, serious, and often surprising look at what our current understanding of the universe's physical laws may permit in the near and distant future.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Crabtree Pub Co, 2000. Trade Paper. Very Good+. 086505472X; Clean, tight, unmarked; a few small scratches to back cover; otherwise very minimal shelfwear; "This book introduces readers to transportation used by settlers in North America. Topics include covered wagons, canal boats, steam power, and hazards that early travelers faced. "

Toronto, ON, Canada: Lester Publishing, 1994. Hardcover. New/New. Fernandez, Laura; Jacobson, Rick. 1895555825; New Book and CD; unpaginated; "In 1891, Tchaikovsky sailed to America for the opening of a new music hall that had been built by Andrew Carnagie. His own observations are woven into the fictional diary of a shy and awkward young girl. Their brief encounter leaves Jenny, and will also leave young readers, with treasured memories of a man who, despite his own sorrows, gave the world some of the most beautiful music ever written.

Toronto, ON: Dundurn, 2009. Paperback. As New. As New condition; This not only a gripping story but also a unique historical document. This picture of the Second World War and the early postwar period in Germany includes, among other things, a breathtaking description of the bombing of Dresden in February 1945 and shows, with empathy and understanding, the everyday life of ordinary Germans who hated Hitler. Finally, it is a rare glimpse into the clandestine network of the Polish Resistance, the Home Army, inside the Third Reich.

New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Zunon, Elizabeth. Clean, tight, unmarked; appears as knew; Heroes can be of any age. When William Kamkwamba was 14 years old, living in a drought-ravaged area of Malawi in Africa, he pursued a dream that brough electricity and running water to his desperately poor village. Lyrically told and gloriously illustrated, William's story shows how - no matter how young you are or how huge the challenge - creativity, determination, and hard work can help save your world.

Toronto, ON: Playwrights Canada Press, 2017. Soft cover. As New. As New: Rita and Alfred Allmers live in an isolated family cabin on native leasehold land overlooking Indian Arm, a still untamed glacial jford just north of Vancouver, BC. With Alfred - a formerly promising novelist - now struggling with his latest work, Rita has been tasked with caring for their adopted son Wolfie, a sensitive First Nations teen who has been designated as "special needs" for much of his life. Rita's resentments and frustrations are further embittered by her younger half-sister, Asta, a constant reminder of the innocence, idealism, and sexual allure Rita once had and yearns for again. The fragile impasse of their lives is torn asunder by the appearance of Janice, the surviving member of the Indigenous family who leased the land to Rita and Asta's reclusive and mysterious father over fifty years ago. With the lease now expired, they are all engulfed by the secrets and contradictions of their lives and… Read More

Hollywood, CA: Lone Eagle, 2003. Soft cover. As New. As New; Acting skills and auditioning skills are completely different. Unfortunately most schools only teach the former. But without the latter your talent may forever be undiscovered. Kanner and Flinn share the common errors that most inexperienced actors make; they offer details on proper etiquette for auditions and cold readings and include strategies and techniques that can help any actor land a job in film, television, commercials or theater. While Kanner and Flinn can't guarantee actors a gig, they can guarantee that if actors follow these simple guidelines, they will have a more successful auditioning experience. Written with an edge and a sense of humor, the book will steer the reader through general interviews, open-calls, pre-reads, callbacks, studio and network tests.

Peterborough, ON: Broadview Press, 2005. Soft cover. Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; slight wear to inside corners; otherwise spine straight and uncreased; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; "This is an outstanding new edition of Kant' Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, Two main features make it an invaluable introduction to Kant's moral philosophy. The first is the appendices, which include carefully selected excerpts from Kant's other works in moral philosophy and classic criticisms of Kant's ideas by his contemporaries and other philosophers. The second exemplary feature of this edition is Lara Denis's concise, careful, accessible yet rigorous introduction. This edition aims to remove barriers to understanding and appreciating Kant's Groundwork; if I had to choose an ideal edition to set for courses on Kant, it would certainly be this one." Lucy Allais, University of Sussex

Winnipeg, MB: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2005. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; Essays by Amy Karlinsky and Mary Reid. Poems by Dennis Cooley.This exhibition catalogue comprises sketches, drawings, preparatory studies, prints, still life constructions, oil paintings, and acrylic paintings made between 1955 and 2005. The 133 works introduce the panoramic landscapes, urban dystopias, self-portraits, and dancers to a new generation, emphasizing the important role and scope of his drawings.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Acorn Press, 2007. Soft cover. New. New Book; "A collection of photographs by Anna Karpinski includes images from her solo exhibition at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, PEI. Joining her are 16 writers - poets, folklorists, musicians, comedians, and bloggers - who were asked to choose one of the photos and write about it.

Charlottetown, PE, Canada: Acorn Press, The, 2008. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; A collection of photographs by Anna Karpinski, "A Good Summer" includes images of her solo expedition at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, PEI. Joining her are 16 writers-- poets, forklorists, musicians, comedians, and bloggers-- who were asked to choose one of the photographs and write about it.

Blacklick, OH: McGraw-Hill, 2003. Paperback. Very Good. Book with two CD's; Clean, tight, unmarked; single light crease to spine of book; otherwise absolute minimal wear; CD's are unscratched; Latin American Spanish starts with the basics but moves at a lively pace to give you a good level of understanding, speaking and writing. You will have lots of opportunity to practise the kind of language you will need to be able to communicate with confidence and understand Latin American culture. Juan Kattanl-Ibarra is an experienced teacher of Spanish and the author of a number of very successful Spanish books.

Toronto, ON: Scholastic, 2001. Paperback. Very Good. Catrow, David. Clean, tight, unmarked; name inside front cover; otherwise absolute minimal wear; "As a kid who grew up thinking 'Baby, baby, stick your head in gravy' was the national anthem, I really like how Alan Katz and David Catrow have written and illustrated such funny songs! Kids of all ages are gonna love the new lyrics to their old favorite tunes. It doesn't get any silly dillier than this!" - Rosie O'Donnell

Regina, SK, Canada: University of Regina Press/CPRS, 2012. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; single light crease to spine; otherwise very minimal wear; Today the Hutterite colonies face an array of new challenges as a result of increasing globalization and the advent of the digital revolution. This book examines the historical process of change with Hutterite society and considers the ways in which the leadership has developed strategies to successfully manage it.