Search Results: Authors starting with R from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From back cover: "For more than a century, one name from the Civil War era has evoked nothing but condemnation: Quantrill. During the war he unleashed a furious force fueled by the spirit of revenge against raiders who preyed on and pillaged the border counties of Missouri under the guise of military operations." Photo section in middle of book. Book - Fine condition. Clean Tight. Only exception is the front end paper has a crease at bottom edge. Dust Jacket - Very Good condition, except front flap has two creases that run the length of the flap. Please see photos. 504 pages.This is a heavy book and will require a small amount of additional postage.

From back cover: "This is your complete guide to understanding and locating the jazz and blues scene in the metro area. Featuring a portfolio of Kansas City jazz and blues photos, this book provides detailed jazz and blues descriptions..."Near Fine condition. Very minimal edge/corner wear. A couple light bumps to cover. Text is clean and binding is tight. Please use photos as par of the description. 72 pages including Events, Discography, and Information.

From back cover: "As MIDNIGHT STRUCK on December 1, 1904, World's Fair President David R. Francis stood before a hushed crowd of 100,000 in Forest Park in St. Louis. He then threw a switch that extinguished forever the fair that had been a magical kingdom for seven months."This book tracks down some of the lost treasures of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, their current fate, and provides some interesting facts. Very Good+ condition. Only noted problem is on the front top of the cover, there are a couple small bumps in the finish and a line that looks like a crease, but is not. Please use photos as part of the description.144 pages including Index.

From back cover: "Spark your creative spirit with fabulous embellishments! ... Quick-piece eight easy wall quilts, from wild to whimsical. ...Discover simple methods for strip piecing, fusible applique, and dimensional applique. ... Learn how to make the most of your sewing machine's special features."New book. Clean. Tight. 80 pages.

From back cover: "Spark your creative spirit with fabulous embellishments! ... Quick-piece eight easy wall quilts, from wild to whimsical. ...Discover simple methods for strip piecing, fusible applique, and dimensional applique. ... Learn how to make the most of your sewing machine's special features."New book. Cover has very slight edge/corner wear. Please see photos. Clean. Tight. 80 pages.

From back cover: "Spark your creative spirit with fabulous embellishments! ... Quick-piece eight easy wall quilts, from wild to whimsical. ...Discover simple methods for strip piecing, fusible applique, and dimensional applique. ... Learn how to make the most of your sewing machine's special features."New book. Cover had rubbing/bumping near spine and very slight edge/corner wear. Please see photos. Clean. Tight. 80 pages.

From back cover: "Whirling lines. Bold colors. A wild face that's green! That's expressionism: exciting paintings full of emotions. ... Questions and ideas to help you understand great works of art. Exciting art projects with easy instructions and photos of each step. 100 full-color pictures of great art by famous artists - and by kids just like you! Short biographies of 6 expressionist artists. New book; however, I rated it Very Good- condition since the tops of the pages have a bit of a pucker. No pages are stuck together. No odd smell. No mildew. Clean. Tight. Please see photos. 48 pages.

From back cover: "From tips on choosing the perfect fabrics to using today's hottest embellishments, Barbara's take on crazy quilting brings this age-old art out of the Victorian era and into today's world. She walks you through the basics, teaches you how to design your own handbags and shares easy-to-follow bag basics that will have you making eye-popping purses in no time."Features: instructions, 14 projects, 60 illustrations, over 175 color photographs, full-size patterns, gallery of 20 projects.Very Good condition. Back cover has a soft crease at the bottom edge and a bump to the bottom of the closed book page edges. Otherwise clean and tight. A beautiful book, really.Please use photos as part of the description.128 pages including Resources.

From inside dj flap: "This book gives a factual account of the war between the states as it occurred in the bayou country of Louisiana. The reader will find that this campaign was unlike others which were fought across the nation. Here, the field of action usually consisted of bayous, lakes, swamps, marshes, oak ridges, and sugar can plantations. Armed steamboats and shallow draught gunboats blasted away at each other in narrow streams while infantry, cavalry and artillery were engaged in bloody conflicts along the picturesque countryside. Book - Fine condition. Clean. Tight. A few small age spots. Please see photos.Dust Jacket - Fine condition. Uncoated textured paper cover. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Please see photos. 199 pages including Index.

Reprint of 1912 publication by the New Market Battlefield Military Museum, unknown date. This book addresses the situation leading up to the battle, and the battle - along with many photographs and illustrations.Book - Fine condition. A few age spots. Clean. Tight. No edge or corner wear. Dust Jacket - Fine condition. No wear. Like new. 203 pages including Index.

From front DJ flap: "In this definitive chronicle Robert Reed presents a major historical work in the field of railroad accidents with a wealth of photographs and public prints of the day."
Book - Very Good condition. Yellow cloth over boards with black text on spine. Very minimal edge/corner wear. There appears to be some glue discoloration on the end papers. Rest of book is clean and binding is Very Good. Lots of great black & white photos and illustrations.
Dust Jacket - Very Good- condition. Some rubbing and bumping. Edges show little wear except at top and bottom of spine. 3 of the corners of the flaps have corners clipped at a slight slant.
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183 pages.

This listing includes the beautiful book, a printed letter from the Hall brothers, and a Hallmark Hall of Fame Collectible Edition DVD at the back that appears to have never been opened. From the included letter dated January 10, 2010 to Dear Fellow Hallmarker, "...Hallmark: A Century of Caring, which was produced to commemorate our centennial milestone. It places the company's history and key accomplishments in the context of world events, and in so doing illuminates the many ways our brand mirrors cultural, creative and technological changes while helping people of every generation make meaningful connections with one another."The book is oversized with many beautiful photographs and illustrations - truly a work of art that also shows the relationship of the company with the events from the last 100 years. The book actually starts with 1891 and a history of the Hall family.Condition: Very Good. Covers are beautiful with only minor bumping. No visible edge or corner wear. Inside pages are clean and… Read More

Simple story book that tells all about the different kinds of trucks, i.e. dump truck, roller, paver, tanker trailer, tow truck, car transport, and much more!Very Good condition except for slight corner wear and page 20 has a small closed tear near the spine. Printed endpapers. Pages are clean and tight. Beautiful illustrations. 35 pages.

From text, "Undeclared War" - "Without any warning or any declaration of war, on June 25, 1950, North Korean armies crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea."
"A prompt United Nations order to cease fire and withdraw was completely ignored. Two days later the U.N. asked all Member nations for help to repel the armed agression, and asked the President of the United States to appoint a Commander. On June 28 President Truman ordered American ships and planes to help the South Koreans; on June 30 he ordered American ground troops into the fighting."
Just the first page has an abundance of information! This book has lots of information and lots of black and white photos. There are a couple of color photos and an Index.

Near Fine condition. Very minimal edge wear, slight wear at the corners and spine top and bottom. Pages are clean, binding is tight.

386 pages including Index.

This book includes an insert page from Roger B. Smith, Chairman, General Motors Corporation that ends with the sentence, "Our retirees continue to remain important members of the General Motors family." This book is all about the history, makes, and models of 75 years of transportation products including buses and locomotives! Beautiful photographs and lots of information.Fine condition. Clean. Tight. No wear. The Book Is Bound In Blue Faux Leather With Gilt Lettering On The Front And Spine. 223 pages. This book is heavy and may require additional postage.

From back cover: "What do you get when you cross a Lone Star with a Pineapple? - Dazzling Pineapple Stars that anyone can piece!, Create large, dynamic stars with plain, print, or mix-and-match fabrics."
Flexibility - 6 size options, Paperpieced means all diamonds are perfect, workbook, large open areas to show off quilting.
Near Fine condition. Almost like new, but there is an impression near top corner on front where someone probably wrote on paper on top of this book.
96 pages, plus pattern insert stapled to back cover.

Lots of instructions and patterns for Magic Stack-N-Whack Star quilts.New book. Clean. Tight. Red mark on bottom edge of pages, near spine. 127 pages.

15 quilt projects - emphasis on fans of traditional and contemporary flavors. Easy to follow format. Lots of photos and instructions.New book with very minimal bottom edge shelf wear on cover, plus there is a 1/4" scratch at top of front cover. Please see photos. Book is clean and tight. 143 pages.

Disney Learning. Pre-K activity book. Pooh bear based early skills book with reading, math, and writing, plus parent guide and reward stickers.New. Clean. Tight. Never read. Includes stickers. 32 pages.

From back cover: "Learn how to:Make Blocks without sewing on the paper...No paper to rip off and you can reuse the patterns!Cut fabric patches the correct size and shape...Every time!Sew fabric patches correctly - the first time...No seam ripping!Press seams in any direction...No bulky seam intersections!""Use Painless Paper-Piecing with the twelve new blocks and twenty projects in this book or for any other paper-pieced pattern.Bonus! More projects and other extras at: www.PainlessPaperPiecing.comFine condition. There is a tiny, tiny bit of corner wear and the back cover has a couple tiny scratches, barely noticeable. Clean and tight.Please use photos as part of the description.88 pages including Resources and Index.