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

West Nyack: Parker Publishing Co, Inc.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1980. Third Printing. Softcover. 0136133231 . Light edge & corner, very light soiling. Interior pages clean & unmarked. 253 pages. Partial Contents: - How the enzyme-catalyst diet melts excess pounds; - How to use the ECD plan to wash out 10-20-40 pounds of unwanted fat; - The stay slim forever power of fruit enzymes- How enzymes help control compulsive eating urges- 25 natural enzymes foods that act as organic reducing pillsand so on... (**Shipping will be reduced to most locations). ; 8vo .

London: Focal Press. Very Good. 1983. First Edition. Softcover. 0240511840 . Light edge/corner wear, a little corner curling, light soiling outer edge. Internal pages unmarked. Color & b/w illus. Covers special effects photography, including filters, colours & patterns, various lenses used. The author describes just about every possible in-camera manipulation for special effects photography. ; 8vo; 168 pages .

London: Sidgwick & Jackson. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1959. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover and dustjacket - VG/Good. Author's first book and quite a scarce title. Hardcover has light edge and corner wear, light soiling outer page edges, corners bumped. Book is slightly cocked forward at spine. Pages intact and clean with no markings. 284 pages. Jacket has light edgewear, scuffing and a few small tears, soiling to rear of jacket, not price clipped. "This is an unusual novel. The plot is indeed as old as the hills, it is the perennial story of a young girl emerging into the bewildering world of relationships with men .... She meets the challenge and determines to write a book which she will call the "Chemistry of Love", in which she will expound her theory that human beings react upon each other like the atoms in a chemical compound, and her relationships with men will be be part of a pattern of experimental research....." (400) ; 12mo 7" -… Read More

PA: Schiffer Publishing. Very Good+. 1996. Softcover. 088740894X . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact, light edgewear to covers. Great old b/w photos. 184 pages. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; "Relive the golden age of Milwaukee motorcycling with this unique book that goes beyond the rest. Read intimate accounts from company officials, dealers, and riders of classic Harley Davidson motorcyles of the 1930s. Hundreds of period photographs from private collections and massive text trace the development of the H-D Big Twin from the sidevalve VL to the '61 and '74 models, and the legendary Knucklehead. Experience the Milwaukee motorcycle scene from the men and women who lived it. " [922 ] .

Edinburgh & London: Oliver & Boyd. Good in Good dust jacket. 1965. First Edition. Hardcover. Ex-library book with usual ex-lib type markings. Light edge and corner wear, scuffing of jacket which is attached to book, moderate soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean and tight. B/w photos. The authors describe the way of life of this culture which preceeded that of the Incas by 15 centuries, before its people were absorbed by the Incas or reduced to slavery. Discusses the discovery of an ancient Walla pyramid in Peru, the fascinating contents of that structure, and what they have told us about that ancient civilization. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Citadel. Good+. 1989. First Edition. Softcover. 0806507152 . Internal pages clean, with no markings other than price marked out on first page. Cover has moderate edgewear and a few small creases, light soiling. Light soiling to outer edge of pages. B/w illustrations. ; Library of the mystic arts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 344 pages; Author A. E. Waite called this book "fragments of a secret tradition under the veil of divination." Contains detailed description of each card in the Rider-Waite Tarot deck along with regular and reversed meanings. Black and white illustrations. [423-noto] .

Berkley Books. Very Good+. 1986. Softcover. 0425083772 . Excellent condition - only very light wear overall. Interior unmarked. Book Description: The world's foremost producer of personal development and motivational audio programs now brings you a remarkable set of strategies that can change your life dramatically. There is often only a small difference between the top leaders in every field and those who merely "do well. " In The Psychology Of Winning, Denis Waitley offers simple, yet profound principles of thought and healthy behavior that guide men and women to the top in every field of endeavor...principles that give you the winning edge in every situation. Being a winner is an attitude, a way of life, a self-concept... You will finally be able to: Transform your high expectations into real outcomes Concentrate on your desires and the rewards of success, instead of fear and failure Visualize and act out winning situations to guarantee your success.... (*lower shipping… Read More

Toronto: Sound and Vision Publishing. Near Fine. 1996. Softcover. 0920151205 . Excellent condition - light corner wear to covers. Pages clean and unmarked. B/w illustrations. 122 pages. Ingram: "Walden pulls out the plugs, takes a lidd off propriety, and says "laugh till it hurts" in this farcical look at a music professor and his mentor. Walden was the original Old Deuteronomy in Cats and the innkeeper in Les Miserables. " b&w illustrations. (300 -osl) ; 8vo .

Cambridge University Press. Very Good+. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 0521658837 . Very nice condition. Pages are clean, tight and unmarked. Cover has light scuffing and light wear to corners. Price sticker on rear. ; The Seeley Lectures; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 220 pages; In a lucid, concise volume, Jeremy Waldron defends the role of legislation, presenting it as an important mode of governance. Aristotle, Locke and Kant emerge as proponents of the dignity of legislation. Waldron's arguments are of obvious importance and topicality, especially in countries that are considering the introduction of a Bill of Rights. The Dignity of Legislation is original in conception, trenchantly argued and very clearly presented, and will be of interest to a wide range of scholars and thinkers. [312-osl] .

Scholastic-Tab Publications, Ltd. Very Good. 1974. Softcover. Internal pages tight and clean. Cover has light edge & corner wear, a few small creases, couple light pen markings on front. When Nelson and Keith take on a summer job with Mr. Becker working on his boat, they start to notice the mysterious comings and goings of their employer and begin to suspect a conspiracy. Juvenile adventures story. [173-osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Daw Books. Very Good. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0879974524 . Cover has moderate edge/corner wear, edge rubbing, couple small creases. Pages are clean and intact, no markings other than date written on first endpage. Age tanning to pages and inside covers. From the chronicles of the Lords of Wonder! (90os,713) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Middlesex: Penguin Books. Very Good+. 1952. Seventh Printing. Softcover. Very light edge/corner wear, slight soiling to cover. Pages clean & unmarked. From the Introduction: "The author provides a clear, straightforward statement of the facts of sex and its problems in the life of the individual and the community. He writes strictly as a scientist and he refrains from passing judgment, but he confesses his own belief that the questions raised cannot be satisfactorily answered in a world that is empty of spiritual values..." (*Shipping will be reduced to all locations). ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Abacus. Very Good+. 1987. Softcover. 0349135975 . Very nice, tight copy. Laminated cover, light wear to corners/spine ends, a little soiling outer edge of pages. Internal pages clean & tight other than small stamp on endpage. " Walker combines the recent academic analyses of the Soviet Union with sharp journalistic pictures of what motivates everyone from army generals to black market criminals. A convincing and raedable account of Gorbachev's desire for reform and the massive potential of the Soviet Union to improve the quality of life of its citizens. "; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

London: Frederick Muller Ltd.. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover - VG+, dustjacket - fair to good. Hardcover is clean and tight with a small amount of spotting to outer edge of pages. Interior of pages clean and unmarked. Jacket has age tanning and numerous edge tears and chips, light soiling, not price clipped. "Since Oliver Walker pilloried White Supremacists in his country in the widely-read Kaffirs are lively, South Africa, under a Nationalist Government, has earned the reputation of being "the polecat of the world". According to the author, "South Africa's capacity to continue flouting world opinion depends on three things which are discussed at length in the book.....; 8vo; They are non-intervention by the great powers; more and more draconian measures to prevent insurrection among the subject Blacks, Indians and Coloureds; and no ganging-up by the thirty-four new Black states to the North..." . (*lower shipping… Read More

Facts On File. Very Good. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 0816028753 . No jacket as issued, illustrated covers. Ex-library books with usual type markings. Stickers on cover could be removed if desired. Cover has light wear to edges/corners, light scuffing. Pages are clean and intact, couple tiny spots to outer edge of pages. 144 pages. Profiles 13 individuals whose stories weave a colorful outline of the American Indian religious experience from the first contact with Europeans to the present day. Includes: Passanconaway (Son of the Bear) ; Pope (Prophet of the Pueblo revolt) ; Neolin (the Delaware Prophet) ; Handsome Lake (prophet of the Good Word) ; Tenskwatawa (The Shawneee prophet) ; Kenekuk (the Kickapoo prophet) ; Smohalla (the Washani prophet) John Slocum (the Shaker prophet) Zotom (warrior, artist, missionary & seeker) Wovoka (the Ghost Dance prophet) ; Black Elk (Lakota holy man) ; Mountain Wolf Woman (Winnebago seeker and visionary) Ruby Modesto (desert Cahuilla medicine… Read More

London: Pan Books. Very Good. 1966. Reprint. Paperback. Pan Books 1966, paperback. Pages clean and intact, no markings, age tanning to pages. Cover has light scuffing, light edge/corner wear, light creasing and old price sticker on front. One of the most intriguing tales to come from the pen of a master thriller writer. (105os,5-18) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

London: Pan Books. Very Good. 1966. First Edition. Paperback. Pan Books 1966, 1st in this edition, paperback. Pages clean and intact, no markings, age tanning to pages. Cover has light scuffing, light edge/corner wear and minor creasing. "This detective novel features Wilbur Smith of the Treasury Department for Counterfeit in his investigations. Each time a crime happens be it a robbery or a murder, there is a sinister sign of Pluto (Hades) gold there... " (95os,5-18); 8vo .

Griffin. New. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0312280394 . New book, small remainder mark to one outer edge, slight shelfwear to cover. "Since it was founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has stood as one of the world's greatest repositories of scientific information and investigation. This delightful book takes us behind the exhibits and shows us some of the great researchers and fabulous objects from the Museum's past and present......; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Includes: * the famous Oviraptor eggs unearthed in the Gobi desert. * the stunning new Hall of Biodiversity, whose trees hold 411,000 model leaves* the 563-carat Star of India sapphire and the 632-carat Patricia emerald* Katharine Burden's hunt for the Komodo dragon : "Woman Huntress Revolts Against Playing Safe---Kills Huge 'Malay Dragon' " etc......Museum-goers will find their enjoyment enhanced by the wonderful anecdotes and insights, and armchair travelers will find the… Read More

U. K.: Hurst & Blackett. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1973. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0091179602 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - protective sleeve over jacket and usual ex-lib type of markings, front pocket. Sleeve could be removed if desired. Light soiling outer edge of pages. Jacket has very light edgewear, light scuffing/soiling to plastic cover. Pages are clean and intact, a few earmarks seen. The story of one of the great love affairs of the past - that of Agnes Sorel and Charles VII of France in the 15th century. It is set against a colourful medieval background and peopled with figures well known in history: the placid Queen Mary, wife of Charles; Kind Rene of Napes; Margaret of Anjou, who was to become Queen of England; the little Princess Margaret from Scotland, and many others. (400noto) ; 8vo; 182 pages .

Atria Books. New in New dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 0743470206 . New book with no markings, minor shelfwear to jacket edges. 191 pages. Color & b/w illustrations throughout. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "This is a memoir of Ms. Wallace's star child ..... Christopher got his knack for writing verse from his mother. She had no idea though that "all that noise" he was making with his friends in the bedroom of their small apartment would one day become platinum selling records. She also had no idea that her industrious son was becoming a leader in his circle and a small-time drug dealer. The book charts her son's climb to stardom and his death, the result of a drive-by shooting that occurred on March 9, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA. ...The murder remains unsolved. .... .