Search Results: Titles starting with B from Companion Books

London: Trubner & Co Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Stapled textblock, the staples have rusted, the first and last free endpapers have pulled away from their respective facing pages with minor gutter cracks, binding is nonetheless stable. Text itself is clean. 'In the following pages we have collected a number of short, amusing games, arranged not merely under their different openings, but in an approximately analytical sequence. The selection might be bettered by those who have access to a larger chess literature than is attainable in this island of New Zealand. Such as it is, however, the choice has been made, not chiefly on the grounds of either brilliancy or soundness, but because these games seem to us to exemplify the most interesting lines of play - lines which are typical of the ideal amateur standard.' Illustrated with chess diagrams. No date but ca 1900? 102 pages. 5.75 x 8.5 inches..

Vancouver: Whitecap Books Ltd., 2010. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Inscribed by Author(s). ISBN: 1-55285-949-5, Inscribed by Author upon the title, 'For Carole: Happy Grilling! Rockin Ronnie,' with a drawing of a grill with smoke clouds ascending. Very little wear overall. Quite clean. 'Learn the art of Southern-style barbecue, along with all you need to know about grilling and planking, from the man whose enthusiasm for the grill has been called 'contagious' and 'evangelical'. In [this book, the author] has gathered the best recipes from his best-selling books Barbecue Secrets and Planking Secrets and has added over 50 more. With tons of tips and tricks and over 200 recipes . . [this book] will baptize you with fire. Along with barbecue lore and history, reflections on the barbecue lifestyle, and master barbecuing charts, Ron even has suggestions for tunes to play while your steak sizzles.' Illustrated. 394 pages. 8.25 x 9.5 inches..

Madeira Park, BC, Canada: Harbour Publishing, 2005. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The book and jacket are in very good condition, minor shelf rubbing. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'CBC Vancouver's radio show BC Almanac, not to be outdone by the parent corporation's nationwide search for the 100 Greatest Canadians of all time, called upon its listeners in 2004 to nominate the 100 Greatest British Columbians of all time. This cornucopia of West Coast characters collected and bound by BC Almanac's host Mark Forsythe and director Greg Dickson is the edifying and entertaining result. Divided into such categories as Crusaders and Reformers, Scientists and Innovators and Rogues and Rascals, the book throws new light on such well-established names as David Suzuki, Emily Carr and Terry Fox. Equally intriguing are the "wildcard candidates," including such little-known gems as the indomitable overlander… Read More

Hoboken, New Jersey / Toronto, ON: Wiley / John Wiley & Sons, 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor corner bumping, barcode sticker to spine, small abrasions to the fore-edge of pp 161-8 from when first opened, very little wear overall. Text is clean. 'Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. . . [This book] provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of BIM can provide to all members of a project team.' 490 pages..

San Jose, California: Deadline Publications, 1991. Book. Like New. paperback. Limited, Numbered, 1st Edition. Very little to no wear. Quite clean. Limited First Edition, # 75 / 250. Author signed the first endpaper. 47 pages..

San Jose, California: Deadline Publications, 1991. Book. Like New. paperback. Limited, Numbered, 1st Edition. Very little to no wear. Quite clean. Limited First Edition, # 64 / 250. Author signed the first endpaper. 47 pages..

Los Angeles: Clymer Pubns, 1976. Book. Good. paperback. Second Edition, 1st Print. ISBN: 0-89287-091-5 The covers are dirty, shelf worn; there is a 2.5 inch tear to the front cover bottom edge; soiling visible on the front cover inside, faintly showing to the title. Text itself is mainly clean. A well used repair handbook for All 500 & 650 cc Unit Construction Twins of BSA motorcycles. 158 pages..

Faber, Virginia, U.S.A.: Leela Press, 1998. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. ISBN: 1-887906-01-0, Inscription to the title-page; very light corner rubbing, little wear overall. Text is clean. '[The author's] conversations with her inner voice as expressed in her book . . is a beautiful example of how we can find remarkable guidance by turning within. This piece of illuminated writing is special, as most of us do not find inner guidance in such a clear and articulate way. . . These inner dialogues deal with the underlying nature of the universe and man's relationship to God. They explore the period prior to creation and prior to consciousness, providing detailed information about the purpose of life itself.' 138 pages..

San Diego, California: The Sanskrit Classics, 1992. Book. Good. Trade Paperback. 3rd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Volume 1. Minor corner rubbing, spine toned, small tear to front cover bottom edge, little wear overall. Biographies Series. Revised and Enlarged Third Edition, 1992. xx+224 pages..

Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2004. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. ISBN: 0-7407-4689-8, Very slight corner rubbing, little wear overall. Text is clean. '[The author] has spent years developing her successful, copyrighted method for teaching meditation to children from eighteen months to three years old. Herein, [her] method is fully explained and illustrated with pictures that speak for themselves.' Illustrated. 142 pages..

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Penguin Books Canada, Limited, 1994. Book. Illus. by Bailey, Peter. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Minor shelf rubbing, old price sticker to bottom right of the rear cover. Illustrated. 95 pages..

San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2008. Book. Like New. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. As new, no wear. Quite clean. A Cornell Lab of Ornithology Audio Field Guide. Battery operated, and included, which works! 191 pages. 7.25 x 8.25 inches..

New York, New York, USA: HarperCollins, 2003. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The book and slipcase are in very good condition, some shelf rubbing apparent to slipcase, book appears to have little apparent shelf rubbing, inside of book is clean and clear throughout. Contains illustrated "family" portrait. 'Are you made fainthearted by death? Does fire unnerve you? Is a villain something that might crop up in future nightmares of yours? Are you thrilled by nefarious plots? Is cold porridge upsetting to you? Vicious threats? Hooks? Uncomfortable clothing? It is likely that your answers will reveal A Series of Unfortunate Events to be ill-suited for your personal use. A librarian, bookseller, or acquaintance should be able to suggest books more appropriate for your fragile temperament. But to the rarest of readers we say, "Proceed, but cautiously."' 192 pages. 5.4 x 7.5 inches (in slipcase). May require additional postage. Photos… Read More

New York - London - Toronto: Main Street Books / Doubleday, 1996. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. First Edition. ISBN: 0-385-47837-2, Very minor rubbing to the hinges and corners, little wear overall. Quite clean. 'From undeniable Classics to mind-grating Bad Seeds. From elusive Unsung Heroes to risky Risky Calls. Complete with an easy-to-use five-pot-leaf rating system, incisive self-indulgent babble, troubleshooting procedures for the Bad Seeds gone berserk, and much much more.' 203 pages..

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 2009. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Previous owner's decorative stamp to the ffep, otherwise about as new, no wear. Quite clean. 'Meet Angel Tungaraza, professional cakebaker, amateur matchmaker, an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on. With her husband, Pius, and their five orphaned grandchildren, Angel has recently moved from her native Tanzania to Rwanda, where she runs a successful cake business, catering to her neighbours and their friends. As her customers tell her their stories, Angel comes to realize how much each of them has to mourn, and, equally, to celebrate. . . Set against the backdrop of a country recovering from tragic events, [this book] is a seductive and touching first novel about life, love, food, and universal human truths.' 308 pages. .

Berkeley Heights, NJ: Wildside Press, 2000. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. ISBN: 1-58715-263-0 Light corner rubbing, little wear. Text is clean. 236 pages..

Hurst, Texas: Simba Reproductions, 1976. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). Limited, Numbered, 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Initialed by the author Bird. Very little to no wear. Quite clean. Volume 1, # 1. Limited Edition, numbered # 188 / 550. Illustrated. Unpaginated..

Hurst, Texas: Simba Reproductions, 1977. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). Limited, Numbered, 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Initialled by the author Bird. Very little to no wear. Quite clean. Volume 1, # 2. Limited Edition, numbered # 472 / 500. Illustrated. Unpaginated..

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: William Briggs, 1911. Book. Good. Full-Leather. Soft green leather with gilt title to spine and front cover. All page edges are gilt. Leather cover is slightly tattered at edges with small pieces missing at spine ends and corners. The leather is darkened and well rubbed along the spine and at the edges. The binding is cracked. Ten tipped-in black & white illustrations. Mild foxing on end pages and on some of the illustration pages. End papers are stained green in some places. All 146 pages are secure save for one illustration. As is..

New York, NY, USA: William Morrow & Company, Inc., 1973. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The book and jacket are in very good condition, some shelf rubbing to jacket. Apart from the back cover loosening, the text inside appears clean and clear throughout. 'Here at last is the sensational sequel to "Papillon" - the great story of escape and adventure that took the world by storm. "Banco" continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed 'Papillon' - in Venezuela, where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man, Charriere is soon involved in hair-raising exploits with goldminers, gamblers, bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed, his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night-clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967 - when he decides to write the book that brings him international fame. Henri… Read More