Search Results: Authors starting with R from pacaritambo books

Oxford University Press, 2014. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. No illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2014 Oxford Univ. Press hardcover (white boards - oh no!) and dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. No illustrations of any kind. CONTENT: Mikhail Gorbachev's relations with the West have captured the imagination of contemporaries and historians alike, but his vision of Soviet leadership in Asia has received far less attention. The failure of Gorbachev's Asian initiatives has had dramatic consequences, by the late 1980s, the Soviet Union was in full retreat from Asia, and since the Soviet collapse, Russia has been left on the sidelines of the "Pacific century." In this exceptionally wide-ranging and deeply researched book, Sergey Radchenko offers an illuminating account of the end of the Cold War in the East, tracing the death of Soviet ambitions in Asia. Radchenko shows that Gorbachev began with big gestures, of which the most important was his… Read More

Sky Pony, 2012. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. Stephanie Rohr. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2012 Sky Pony Press hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 3rd printing. Bright, quirky color illustrations by Stephanie Rohr. PROBLEM: 1 bumped corner. CONTENT: "Late last night I lay in bed and found I couldn't sleep. So I scrunched my eyes up tightly and counted woolly sheep." In this amusing bedtime story, a little girl decides she must count sheep in order to fall asleep. Starting at ten, her sheep begin to suffer humorous mishaps as she happily drifts into dreamland. Each number illustrates sheep flying off in different directions, unable to control their skateboards, the slippery floor, or their crazy dance moves. Children will laugh and learn in this combination bedtime and counting book. The sing-songy verse and bright, whimsical illustrations provide a visual counting aid, as well as entertainment in the moments before bedtime. Count the Sheep to… Read More

Austin, Texas: State House Press, 1994. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. B&Wera art, photos, maps. CONDITION: INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on half title page. NEW 1994 State House Press trade paperback, first edition, second printing. Loaded with B&W era photos, city maps, overview of the floor plan of the Alamo, era art reproductions. Oddly enough, the sheet music to El Deguello, the Mexican call to fight to the death played at the Alamo. Glossary. Fascinating book. CONTENT: The riveting story of the Alamo ends in tragedy with no brave defender left alive to tell his tale, but there were others who did survive the final massacre-more than a dozen women and children. The thirteen days of the siege and fall of the Alamo have been studied, examined, probed, and researched by students and historians for over 150 years, but here is the Alamo's story by the ones who were there.

Walker Books, 1999. 1st Paperback Edition 3rd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Ellen Beier color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 1999 Walker Books paperback, 1st paperback edition, 3rd printing. Color illustrations by Ellen Beier. CONTENT: Reviewer: "Addie happily lives with her family in the mountains of Virginia, but when her father leaves to be a scout during the Civil War, he doesn't come home. His red flannel shirt is the only thing that returns, and eventually, it becomes part of a quilt sold to buy books for the school Addie's father promised she would attend.

HarperCollins, 2020. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. A few charts throughout. CONDITION: The sub-title for this book is: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home. NEW 2020 HarperCollins large paperback, first edition, first printing. Several charts throughout. CONTENT: The creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama and author of Clean Mama's Guide to a Healthy Home shows you how to establish systems and rituals to transform your home into a clean, organized, and comfortable space for you and your family. We all want our homes to be cozy and comfortable spaces where we can leave the challenges of the outside world behind and connect with our families. But too often the mess and disorder only add stress. For years, Becky Rapinchuk has taught people how to simplify and improve cleaning routines, and now she reveals a game-changing method to help us find joy and make our chores effortless. By pairing up systems-how we get things done so… Read More

Schwartz & Wade (Random House), 2013. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Chris Raschka color illustrations. SIGNED (with bicycle drawing) by the Author in 2013.CONDITION: NEW 2013 Schwartz & Wade hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Very clever color illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the experience better than Chris Raschka, who won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy. In this simple yet emotionally rich "guide," a father takes his daughter through all the steps in the process-from choosing the perfect bicycle to that triumphant first successful ride. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally "by luck, grace, and… Read More

Castle Books, 1999. First Hardcover Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/New. B&W illustrations throughout. CONDITION: NEW 1999 Castle Books hardcover (black boards - 2 lbs), first hardcover edition or first thus (however you might see it - previously published in Hong Kong), no printing given - assumed first. B&W illustrations throughout, but no credit given. CONTENT: Secrets of the Samurai is a definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, illustrating in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a supremely effective foe.

Sleeping Bear Press, 2005. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Color illustrations by Jeannie Brett. CONDITION: NEW 2005 (apx) Sleeping Bear hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 4th printing. Detailed color illustrations by Jeannie Brett. CONTENT: "M is for Mayflower" is a wonderful addition to our series of state alphabet books, as Raven's sparkling verse and illuminating expository text are matched perfectly with Jeannie Brett's bright illustrations.This pictorial celebrates the treasures of the Bay State, and educates as it entertains elementary-aged New Englanders. Older readers will appreciate the guided tour through Massachusetts' history, and will learn more about their unique home. Where else could you find John F. Kennedy, Emily Dickinson, and Walden's Henry David Thoreau sharing the spotlight with Roxbury Puddingstones and the Quabbin Reservoir? Only in "M is for Mayflower.

Disney-Hyperion, 2015. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. New /New. Color illustrations by the Author. CONDITION: NEW 2015 Disney-Hyperion hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, second printing. Illustrations by the Author. Color photographs. This is a most unusual blending of art and photography. End pages decorated with the map of Slipper and Flipper's adventures. CONTENT: This visually appealing picture book features two penguins, Slipper and Flipper, who travel from Antarctica to the United States along the route their ancestor, Don Pingüino, took. The twin penguins replicate the fictional journey, and as long as readers are not expecting accurate history or geography, they will enjoy this. The story line is weak, but the illustrations are rich, detailed, and fun. Reagan uses photos with pen and ink line art to make vivid compositions.

History Press, 2013. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. B&W photos, maps, and color photo section. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2013 History Press trade paperback, first edition. Problem: top back cover panel corner shows a crease which also creased 4 page corners as well. Not horrible, but there. The book is loaded with B&W pictures, maps, charts and there is also a nice color photo section. CONTENT: Most books about Celtic saints are based on their legendary medieval lives. This book, however, is based upon our earliest surviving information: a study of the sites where these early Christians lived and worked. Archeology, combined with early inscriptions and texts, offers us important clues which help us to piece together something of the fascinating world of early Irish Christianity. The book is illustrated with the author's own evocative photographs of where each saint lived and worked, drawing readers into the beautiful world which these men and women… Read More

Austin, Texas: Three Dogs Long, 2000. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Martin Wagner. CONDITION: SIGNED BY AUTHOR inside front cover. UNREAD 2000 Three Dogs Long soft cover, no printing given. Adorable color illustrations by Martin Wagner. Tiny edge wear. Too cute! CONTENT: A children's book about a dachshund named Louie. Louie and his friends encounter a strange looking creature while fishing one afternoon. When Louie's friends won't accept her because she looks and sounds different Louie reminds them how differences make everyone special. The book's message of cultural diversity is ageless, but the target age is pre-school, and early reader. Suzette is the first in a series. Louie is A REAL dog, and his "bio" is printed on the book. 1 copy.

UK: Top That Publishing, 2012. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Jon Mitchell. CONDITION: NEW 2003 Top That large (12.2 x 8.7, 12.5 oz) paperback, second printing. Beautiful (and very pink) castle with color step-by-step instructions. Also princess beauty secrets (hair, nails). Any little girl with a princess fetish will love this book. Adults will have to help younger children with construction. Nice holiday gift for your little princess.

Clarion, 2008. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Color & B&W era art reproductions throughout. CONDITION: NEW 2008 Clarion large hardcover (orange boards with gold foil title) and dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, 3rd printing. Color and B&W paintings/art reproductions throughout. Some paintings are reproduced in full. CONTENT: Catlin is one of America's best-known painters, famous for his iconic portraits of Native Americans. He spent much of his life in the wilderness, sketching and painting as he traveled. A solo trek across 500 miles of uncharted prairie, an expedition to the Andes, harrowing encounters with grizzly bears and panthers, and tours of the royal palaces of Europe were among his many adventures. In an era when territorial expansion resulted in the near annihilation of many indigenous cultures, George Catlin dedicated himself to meeting and writing about the native peoples of the western hemisphere. With his "Indian Gallery" of… Read More

St. Martin's Press, 2001. 1st American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. B&W era photo section. CONDITION: UNREAD 2001 St. Martin's Press hardcover (black boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first American edition, first printing. B&W era photo section. CONTENT: Queen Victoria's death in January 1901 shook Britain to its core, and reverberated not just throughout the Commonwealth, but around the world. She was a woman in her eighties, and yet it seems no one could contemplate the end of a reign that had lasted so long. Most could not remember a time when she was not Queen, and the very stability of everyday life seemed to depend on her regency. The anxiety of the government and the royal family about the prospect of the Queen's death was such that the news of her illness was deliberately concealed from the public for more than a week. When it came, people from England to Jamaica wept in the streets, and this grief was surpassed only by fear for the future. "God help us" was the standard… Read More

Chronicle Books, 2016. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Sara Varon color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2016 Chronicle Books large hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Color illustrations by Sara Varon. Decorated end pages. CONTENT: Join Aaron Reynolds and Sara Varon as they explore the ideal qualities of leaders, diplomats...and giant squid. Squid knows all about being president. It means living in a big house, doing all the talking-oh, and having a tie is crucial. He's all set! In the next election, make a more informed choice. Vote for President Squid! Reviewers: "Hilarious satire and perfect as a conversation starter with children (and some adults) regarding what is and is NOT presidential behavior. In our house." "Great book for kids and adults! Hysterical and certainly goes along with our current political era. Great for teaching opinion writing, which is how I've been using it with my students." The… Read More

Wednesday Books, 2021. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Anna Hard Cover Art. CONDITION: NEW 2021 Wednesday Books hardcover (gold boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Cover art by Anna Hard. Front board shows embossed microphone. CONTENT: Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in this clever comedic whirlwind brimming with romance, and just a touch of magic. Estranged sisters Jamie and Siri are quarter-life crisis-ing: hard. With adulthood breathing down their necks, suddenly their promising career aspirations feel way out of reach, and romance ? completely implausible. After thirteen years apart, on opposite coasts, the sisters run into each other at a nature retreat. Desperate for a change of pace, they decide to go home in each other's stead to see how the other half lives. It doesn't take long to realize: swapping lives might be more than they bargained for. Turns out, pretending to be a sister you hardly know can really complicate your previously… Read More

Pelican, 1997. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/New. James Rice. Gently pre-read OR perused on shelf, 1997 Pelican hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, 4th printing. Bright, humorous color illustrations by the Author. Gaston, the hero alligator of "Cajun Night Before Christmas," decides to enter college but he can't find a football uniform that fits, so he decides to learn to read by getting this book of ABCs of Cajun culture. Adorable and informative. Such a deal!

Pelican Publishing, 1999. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. James Rice. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1999 Pelican hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first ediiton, 5th printing. Problem: lightly bumped bottom corners. Color & B&W illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: Texas Alphabet is pure Texas! Texas Jack, a native jackrabbit, teaches the reader about significant Lone Star characters, historical events, and geography. In this illustrated volume, you'll meet Davy Crockett, Ponce de Leon, Sam Houston, and other legendary characters.

Little, Brown & Company, 2014. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Theodora Richards color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2014 Little, Brown hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. Decorated end pages. Decorated CD inside back cover. Color illustrations by Theodora Richards. CONTENT: An inspiring and touching peek into the childhood of one of the founding members of the Rolling Stones, written by the legendary Keith Richards himself and illustrated by his daughter, Theodora. Long before there was a band, there was a boy: a young Keith Richards, who was introduced to the joy of music through his beloved granddad, Theodore Augustus Dupree, affectionately known as "Gus," who was in a jazz big band and is the namesake of Keith's daughter, Theodora Dupree Richards. Gus & Me offers a rare and intimate look into the childhood of the legendary Keith Richards through this poignant and inspiring story that is… Read More

Dover Publications, 1990. 1st Edition Assumed 1st. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. B&W drawings by the Author (Suitable for coloring). CONDITION & CONTENT: 2 NEW coloring books from Dover. Some people may see this as just a coloring book to keep kids busy, but Dover's entire series of coloring books are historically correct and a sort of a "sneaky" way to educate kids when they least expect it. INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA Coloring Book by Peter F. Copeland. 1990 Dover paperback (stapled wraps), first edition, assumed first printing. B&W drawings suitable for coloring. This book contains 38 carefully researched, accurately drawn illustrations of the aboriginal inhabitants of North America, ranging from the SEminole of Florida to the Chilkat of Alaska. Other tribes represented include the Pequot, Mohawk, Iroquois, Seneca, Crow, Cree, Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Huron, Comanche, Hopi, and more. NORTHWEST COAST INDIANS Coloring Book by David Rickman. NEW 1984 Dover paperback (stapled wraps), first… Read More