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Bahai Publishing, 2012. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A compilation of uplifting prayers and writings that focuses on the human soul and the qualities of this remarkable and unique aspect of our existence. Spiritual seekers of all faiths will relish these inspiring passages that offer a great deal of insight into the nature and significance of the human soula subject that has never been so extensively explored in the religious texts of the past.

2003. Hardcover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 50 East West Tantalizing Recipes-Nicely Illustrated.

23 x 18 cm-" Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen?" even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to: Green your entire beauty regime Detoxify your home Indulge in guilt-free shopping Adopt a home fitness routine Prepare eco-licious… Read More

U.S.A.: Meriwether Publishing, 2000. Soft cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. These short perceptive monologues reveal the humour and strength of teens as they deal with a wide range of situations and dilemmas both poignant and funny. Death, divorce, dating and dieting -- violence in schools, gangs, dreams and dumb stuff -- it's all included in a mixed collection of monologues for performers of all types. Excellent for classroom or speech contests, auditions or discussion starters.

" As organizations search for better ways to build workplaces that engage and empower their employees, their managers have turned to the Harvard Business Review for both the landmark ideas and the hard-won experiences that shape the field of human resources. Delivering Results collects the best of these articles into an accessible and engaging resource that documents the most influential thinking on effective human resource management. Framed by a new introduction by Dave Ulrich, author of the best-selling Human Resource Champions, the book provides actionable strategies that yield results from the factory line to the boardroom. A Harvard Business Review Book."

" Language: English. Brand new Book. One very special work of art-a Chaim Soutine painting-will connect the lives and fates of two different women, generations apart, in this enthralling and transporting debut novel that moves from World War II Vienna to contemporary Los Angeles. It is 1939 in Vienna, and as the specter of war darkens Europe, Rose Zimmer's parents are desperate. Unable to get out of Austria, they manage to secure passage for their young daughter on a kinder transport and send her to live with strangers in England. Six years later, the war finally over, a grief-stricken Rose attempts to build a life for herself. Alone in London, devastated, she cannot help but try to search out one piece of her childhood: the Chaim Soutine painting her mother had cherished. Many years later, the painting finds its way to America. In modern-day Los Angeles, Lizzie Goldstein has returned home for her father's funeral. Newly single and unsure of her path, she also carries a burden of guilt that cannot be… Read More

HarperPerennial, 2011. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Mark on text block otherwise tight and unread. French flaps-Set in modern-day India, it is the story of two compelling and achingly real women: Sera Dubash, an upper-middle-class Parsi housewife whose opulent surroundings hide the shame and disappointment of her abusive marriage, and Bhima, a stoic illiterate hardened by a life of despair and loss, who has worked in the Dubash household for more than twenty years.

A tight and unmarked copy-" Explores how to strengthen your inner resources in order to achieve continual spiritual development. By a highly respected thinker and writer. Inspiring.- Evelyn Underhill, a novelist, and poet published her first book in 1902 but her growing interest in mysticism led 1911 to her most excellent work, 'Mysticism'. This classic text immediately established Underhill as the leading writer in the field, and she continued her work by writing many more significant and acclaimed books and essays. In 1921 she became Upton Lecturer in the Philosophy of Religion at Manchester College, and was the first woman to give a series of lectures on theology at Oxford."

A tight and unmarked copy-Nicely illustrated in color.

Lyons Press, 2004. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A clean, tight and unmarked copy-From soldier to journalist, twenty-four epic tales of war from those who know it best- real war stories from real vets.

A tight, clean, square copy!-" The Hollywood way of life has long been a potent mix of scandal, secrecy, and sensation: exactly like the Hollywood way of death. In this unique study, Peter Underwood charts the lives, loves, and deaths of thirty of Tinseltown's most glittering stars. Many deaths were sad or senseless; some were tragic; others were the revenge of old age, while a few were the revenge of something altogether more sinister. The untimely, sensational deaths of legends Marilyn Monroe and James Dean are here: so too is the tragic demise of Jean Harlow, whose Christian Scientist mother banned medical help to the end. Arthur Farnsworth - Bette Davis's husband - is included as a mysterious (not to say suspicious) death, as is the possible murder of Superman George Reeves. Others in this compelling catalog of colorful lives and different deaths include Merle Oberon, Sammy Davis Jr, Mary Pickford, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper, and Groucho Marx."-Illustrated-Tiny crease top left corner.

Hearst Corp., , 1974. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Shelf wear otherwise unmarked. Tips, skills, facts-informative and fun.

Time-Life Books., 1971. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. A tight and unmarked copy with only minor shelf wear.

U.S.A.: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1993. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. For almost twenty years, millions of fans have laughed at and related to the bizarre experiences of Herman, the abused and abusive character of many faces. The author, now retired from the cartoon, has compiled a selection of his funniest work ever.

Signet, 1986. Soft cover. As New. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. A tight, clean and unmarked copy.

U.S.A.: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1988. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Synopsis: Herman: The Sixth Treasury is just in time to celebrate the 14th anniversary of this ageless cartoon. Join Jim Unger and his overworked, hassled, henpecked, hard-to-rile Herman in this bounteous, laugh-packed book! Product Description: Cartoons offer a humorous look at UFOs, students, marriage, doctors, job interviews, restaurants, golfers, parents, banks, television, dogs, weddings, and modern art.

10.90 X 8.40 X 0.60 inches; Inscribed and dated by the Author, otherwise an unmarked copy." Humorous cartoons depict Herman's efforts to cope with everyday life's trials and tribulations.- A collection of "Herman", one of the best single-panel cartoons ever."

This is a clean, tight, and unmarked copy-" Featuring a cast of colorful characters including bandaged hospital clerks, hapless criminals, zealous sales clerks, and frustrated cavemen, the Herman comic strip has entertained readers for 30 years, and this full-color collector's edition celebrates the comic's wry, hilarious, and nonchalant humor. The hilarious treatment of popular themes such as golf, marriage, jail, and war has made this comic strip timeless." About the Author: Jim Unger is the recipient of the Best Syndicated Panel Award by the National Cartoonists Society. He is a former London bobby, repo man, bookkeeper, and graphic artist. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

United Nations Pubns, 2005. 1st Edition . Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The 2006 edition of UNICEF's State of the World's Children highlights the needs of the millions of children who have not been the beneficiaries of past gains, the ones who are excluded or invisible.As the world presses ahead with the strategies, initiatives and financing needed to realize the vision of the Millennium Declaration, it must not allow these children to be forgotten.

Unmarked copy-Previous editions called A writer's handbook of current English