Search Results: Authors starting with V from Riverwood's Books

Lawrence Hill. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0882081667 . Ex-library with usual stamps & stickers. Light soiling and minimal edgewar on cover. Pages clean & tight. A very nice copy. In this extraordinary story of World War II, the author's father, who enlisted in the army at age 16, describes the experiences that would affect the course of his life. Douglas Valentine tells of his capture by the Japanese in the fetid jungle of New Guinea, as well as his internment with Australian and British prisoners-of-war in the Hotel Tacloban — a place where no mercy was shown or expected, and from which few came home alive. A celebration of camaraderie and a testament to "the soldier's faith", this is a story of murder, mutiny and an incredible military cover-up; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New English Library. Very Good. 1976. First Edition. Softcover. 0450030997 . Paperback 12mo (7" tall). Light wear to cover edges/corners, light scuffing, interior clean, feels tight and unread, age tanning to pages. B/w photos. 159 pages. The vicious shotgun killing of a Yorkshire sub-postmaster was the opening shot in the Black Panther's one-man war against society. His criminal career reached it's horrific crescendo when he was linked to the kidnapping of Lesley Whittle.....This is the story of the most complex hunt ever undertaken - and it nearly failed. (120-osl) ; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall .

Oberon Books. Very Good+. 1975. First Edition. Softcover. 0887501494 . Very nice copy. Internal pages are tight and unmarked. Cover has light edge/corner wear, a little edge rubbing & one small tear upper spine. "Ten new stories by the author of Bloodflowers. These stories are set in the Interlake triangle of Manitoba, but the themes of love and death and loyalty are both primitive and universal. " (*shipping will be reduced to all locations) ; 8vo .

London: Penguin. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1965. Softcover. 014002347X . Light edge & corner wear, tiny tears spine ends, light creasing, remainder mark across bottom edge. Interior pages are clean and unmarked. 352 pages. In the early 1960s Laurens van der Post made an extraordinary journey into Russia. Behind the enigmatic iron curtain of Soviet officialdom and the Communist regime, he set out to discover the real Russia - a vast land treasured by its ordinary people.... (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo .

Scribner's. Near Fine. 1983. Softcover. 068417975X . Excellent condition - interior unmarked. Small silver pen marking top of spine and price sticker on rear. Sticker on front has been removed. Trapped in a Taoist monastery, where three young women died, Judge Dee seeks clues in the eyes of a cat to solve cases of impersonation and murder. A painting by one of the victims reveals lies surrounding the murders and helps Judge Dee seek revenge on the murderer. (os) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Ottawa: Department of Indian Affairs & Northern Development. Very Good. 1971. Softcover. Foreword by His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Heavy stock cover, light wear to edges/corners, a little splitting on bottom edge, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight. Numerous b/w photos/illustrations. "The following essays, originally written as radio talks, were broadcast over the Northern Service of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation under the title "The Changing North" . . . "This is the second book in a series compiled from studies and experiences of people who are fascinated by the north as a land with its own unique history, its particular problems and the challenge it represents to people of courage and adventure. (Dawson City, Whitehorse, Coppermine, Yellowknife, Churchill, Goose Bay, Arctic, Eskimo, Inuit, ). This book is the story and tribute to the people of the north. " 155pp. (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo .

London: Panther Books. Very Good+. 1985. Softcover. Panther Books, London 1985 reprint. ISBN: 0586024387. Pages clean, tight and unmarked. Cover has light scuffing and very light edgewear; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 160 pages; "Slan is legendary science fiction author A. E. Van Vogt's first and best-known novel...... The story is classic golden age science fiction: Jommy Cross is a slan, a genetically bred superhuman whose race was created to aid humanity but is now despised by "normal" humans. Slans are usually shot on sight, but that doesn't stop Jommy's mother from bringing him to see the world capital of Centropolis, the seat of power for Earth's dictator, Kier Gray. But on their latest trip to Centropolis, the two slans are discovered, and Jommy's mother is killed. Jommy, only 9 years old, unwittingly becomes caught up in a plot to undermine Gray, who may be more sympathetic to slans than the public suspects. The nonstop action and… Read More

Daw Paperbacks. Near Fine. 1979. First Edition. Softcover. LIght edge/corner wear, clean & unmarked, age tanning to page edges, b/w illus. "Marooned on the strange planet Tschai, Adam Reith agreed to lead an expedition to return the princess, the Flower of Cath, to her homeland halfway around the globe. Monsters of land and sea lay before them, and beings both human and alien who might rob, kill, or enslave them.. . ". (*Shipping will be reduced to all locations). ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

London: Conran Octopus. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 1570760152 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - usual ex-lib type of markings. Light edgewear and a little scuffing to jacket. Original laminate, which was rather scuffed, has been removed so jacket is clean and bright. Pages clean and tight, beautiful colour illustrations. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Review: "Vance and Goodrick-Clarke are sophisticated guides, inviting readers along on a visually stimulating tour of the countless possibilities for mosaics. Pictured are striking examples of architectural settings, such as gardens, pools, grottoes, and home interiors. Unique works by artists include jewelry, furniture, distinctively designed floors and walls, and decorative objects--all embellished with designs created in ceramic tile, glass, stone, marble, and some unexpected materials. This invaluable resource offers step-by-step projects, explanations of tools and… Read More

Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. Good with no dust jacket. 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. No jacket. 88 pages. Moderate edgewear & light soiling to cover, wear a little heavier on spine ends & corners (spine ends are a little bare). Light soiling to outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight other than a few light spots. There is an inscription on blank endpage and a tiny booksellers stamp inside cover. Curly and his friends on the baseball team set out to win the Big Game. Christian themes. (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo .

NM: Sunstone Press. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. 0865340617 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edgewear to laminate, internal pages clean and tight. "These stories are based on Pueblo Indian legends collected by the author over a ten-year period. Most of the stories were told to her in Tewa, the Pueblo language she learned while working in her family-owned trading post, the San Juan Mercantile at the San Juan Pueblo. Being at the Pueblo gave her the opportunity to become familiar with Indian customs, rites and beliefs. " (150os) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

J. P. Tarcher, Inc.. New. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 1585420336 . New item - small publisher's mark outer edge. A guide to the fifty most popular and potent Oriental and Western herbal medicines. With the growing appreciation for natural medicine that emphasizes optimum health and energy without side effects, more and more people have questions about its use. Power Herbs explains the natural benefits of fifty American and Asian "power herbs" and how their versatility can be employed for first-aid, treating common daily illnesses, and in long-term health promotion. (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Pantheon. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0679442146 . Pages are clean, tight and unmarked, cover has slight soiling. Jacket has light scuffing, light edgewear, no tears, one small stain to interior. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 877 pages; Spanning fifty years and representing traditions from Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism to Gaia worship and New Age beliefs, this bountiful anthology forms an inclusive map of the spiritual journey and its landmarks. Its twenty-two chapters describe prayer and meditation, the power of myth, the Mother goddess and the Cosmic Christ, the struggle with evil, the gifts of love and grace, and the awe-filled encounter with a divine Other that is intensely personal yet has the capacity to transform the world. God in All Worlds includes the work of some of the great religious thinkers of our century--Krishnamurti, Paul Tillich, Martin Buber, the Dalai Lama, and Mother Teresa. But among its more than one-hundred… Read More

SYDA Foundation. Fine. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. Excellent condition, clean & unmarked, slight wear to outer corners. Articles by Elizabeth Grimbergen, William Hayashi, Gail Bigelow, Lee Davis, Swami Muktananda, Swami Chidvilasananda, Margaret Simpson and others. [190-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Alfred A. Knopf. Fair. 1936. Softcover. Fair to good condition. Stapled format, spine is taped. Covers pull away from staples somewhat inside covers but still attached. Moderate edgewear and several small edge tears/chips. Some watermark stains to covers and first section of pages, soiling to rear. Heavy age tanning to pages and occasional light soiling, old price on contents page. Contents: Paradise by James M. Cain; Choosing the Candidate by H. L. Mencken; Hatrack by Herbert Asbury; The Writing Business by Joseph Hergeshelmer; Jack Dempsey by Jim Tully and several others. ; 8vo; (*lower shipping avail to all locations) [130-osl] .

London - New York: Dent Everyman's Library / Dutton. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. Hardcover. 0460008404 . HC/DJ - near fine/very good. Number 840 of the Everyman's Library Series. 1974 reprint of the 1930 original. 12mo (7.5 in. Tall). Hardcover is clean with slight bumping/wear to spine ends and bottom corners. Pages are clean and intact, with no markings. Dustjacket has light edgewear/minor rubbing, a few tiny edge tears, age tanning, one tiny peel on rear and front flap price clipped. (298noto,0315) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 372 pages .

SYDA Foundation. Very Good+. 1988. First Edition. Softcover. Excellent condition - a little wear to corners, light scuffing to cover, no markings. Illustrated. Contents: The Unbroken Vow , The story of Bhishma by Eric Baylin; Living Honorably by Margaret Simpson; Greatness of Soul by Harold Ferrar; Take Refuge in a Noble Discipline by Baba Muktananda and others.... (osl) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Coles Publishing. Very Good. 1981. Softcover. Clean, tight condition. Light edgewear, a little moreso to corners, a little upturning to front cover. Internal pages are clean other than a couple small light stains to upper edge. 182 pages. Covers all aspects of scriptwriting including theory, technical elements, techniques, composition, the business of scriptwriting etc. (os) ; 8vo .

SYDA Foundation. Fine. 1995. Softcover. Excellent condition, clean, tight and unmarked, slight scuffing to cover. Articles by Eric Baylin, Mark Kennedy, Susan Waterman, Susan Baker, Miguel Penalva, Swami Muktananda, Beatrice Bel and others. [190-osl]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

SYDA Foundation. Near Fine. 1990. First Edition. Softcover. Excellent condition, clean & unmarked, light edgewear to cover. Illustrated. 112 pages. Contents" This Gift is Alive by Edward Levy; The Birth of Parenthood by Marsha & Steve Pherigo; A Grateful Heart by Swami Anantananda; Can God Thank You? By Baba Muktananda; Giving Thanks by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda and others... (osl) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .