Search Results: Titles starting with F from Books Tell You Why, Inc.

New York, London: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393046222 . A Fine first printing of the first edition with little rubbing to the edges of the boards in a Fine dust-jacket, also lightly edgeworn; Frank Partnoy's new book, F.I.A.S.C.O. : Blood in the Water on Wall Street, tells the story of the financial crisis of 2008. Partnoy draws on his experience as a financial analyst at Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs to provide a unique and insightful perspective on what led to the crisis. The book is written in a lively and accessible style, and includes a wealth of original case studies and anecdotes.; 8vo; 252 pages .

New York: Henry Holt. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805004602 . A most attractive first edition, first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket, SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; Fugitive Bailey Fowler had no alibi when his girlfriend was found dead 17 years ago. Kinsey searches for the real killer so Bailey can remain free. Obtain the complete Alphabet Series, signed 1st/1st in Fine condition with completion guarantee at a 20% reduced price compared to individual titles; 8vo ; Signed by Author .

Cleveland And New York: The World Publishing Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1951. Second Printing. Hardcover. Very Good condition with aging to the black boards, bumped corners and wear to the spine in an alike dust-jacket with rubbing, creasing and edgewear. There is some tanning to the front pastedown and a previous owner's bookplate in addition to a signature on the front flyleaf; This book is a biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his work. It is written by Fitzgerald's friend and biographer, Alfred Kazin, and edited by Fitzgerald's widow, Scottie Fitzgerald.; 8vo ; 219 pages .

New York: W. W. Norton & Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition alike dust-jacket; A work describing the history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the myriad of issues that fall under the umbrella of the FBI's responsibility; 8vo; 400 pages .

Jackson & London: University Press of Mississippi. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. Hardcover. 0878053018 . Fine condition in an alike dust-jacket ; Story of Arthur E. Morgan who was Appointed by President Roosevelt as head of the Tennessee Valley Authority and the popular concept of social and economic planning; 8vo; 218 pages; TBC FSA .

Berlin: Oehmigke Dem Jüngern. Good+. 1800. Revised Edition. An edition in good+ condition with agewear to the boards and pages, there is a chip missing from the upper spine, a bookplate affixed to the front pastedown and some dampstaining throughout. There is text that has been cut and pasted onto the rear pages; 208 pages; 1 lb .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394519981 . A nice first American edition/first printing, in unread Fine condition, in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; Fabrications by Adam Mars-Jones is a compelling and dark crime novel that takes the reader on a thrilling journey into the heart of the criminal mind.In this novel, Adam Mars-Jones tells the story of detective Tom Bishop and his investigation into the murders of two young women. As Bishop begins to piece together the clues, he realizes that the murders may be the work of a serial killer.As Bishop investigates further, he uncovers a series of intricate fabrications that could be the work of the killer. Can Bishop track down the killer before they strike again?Fabrications is a riveting… Read More

New York: Columbia University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0231119925 . A first Printing of the First Edition, Fine in a like dust-jacket; The Fabulous Imagination on Montaigne's Essays is a book that tries to explain Montaigne's philosophy through his essays. It is written in an easy-to-read style and covers all of Montaigne's major ideas.; 8vo; 227 pages .

New York: W. W. Norton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; The Face Behind The Mask is a non-fiction book that tells the story of John Minahan, who spent more than two decades as the public face of the Boston Red Sox. From the moment he was chosen to replace the retiring Tom Yawkey as the team's president in 1984, Minahan was thrust into the public eye and was expected to turn around a struggling franchise. He did just that, leading the Red Sox to their first World Series win in 86 years, and then repeated the feat in 2004. The Face Behind The Mask is a story of triumph, tragedy, and the never-ending challenge of running a successful sports franchise.; 8vo; $6.00 .

Francestown, NH: The Golden Quill Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1980. Hardcover. 0823303225 . Near Fine first edition copy in red boards with gold lettering showing only little wear. Very Good+ dust jacket shows little rubbing with a few minor tears. This copy is signed and inscribed by author Anne Marx; Face lifts are a great way to improve the appearance of your face. They can help to correct things like drooping eyelids, jowls, and nasolabial folds. They can also help to lift your cheekbones and give your face a more youthful appearance.; 8vo; FSA ; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394529308 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition, in Near Fine, sunned dust-jacket with finish stamp to verso. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; This book tells the story of Menashe, a Jewish man who has a deep connection with prayer. Menashe's journey takes him from his childhood in a religious home to eventually discovering his own personal way of prayer. Through his experiences, Menashe learns the importance of prayer and how it can help him connect with his Creator. The Face of Prayer is an inspiring story that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the power of prayer.; B&W Photographs; 8vo .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1947. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition, light foxing to endpapers and page edges in about Good, somewhat tattered dust-jacket with minor tape-repairs to back. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down; This book is a biography of Robert E. Lee, written by Meredith. It covers Lee's life from his birth in 1807 to his death in 1870. The book also covers Lee's impact on American history.; B&W Photographs; 4to .

New York: Delacorte. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A just about Fine first printing of the first edition in Fine dust-jacket; Face Value is a riveting novel about the modern-day travails of a family beset by financial ruin and personal tragedy. In a tight and fast-paced narrative, Powers tells the story of the Weston family from the perspective of nine family members - parents, children, brothers and sisters - as they try to save their way of life and themselves.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Broadway Books. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553066943 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. Glue residue on dust-jacket flaps and inside both boards; otherwise a nice copy; In the summer of 1978, nine-year-old Dennis is spending his vacation with his grandparents in a small town in Virginia. Dennis is a happy-go-lucky child, but on the first night of his stay, he wakes up to find a face at the window. The face seems to be looking right through him, and Dennis can't get the image out of his mind. He's sure that the face is watching him, and he can't shake the feeling that it's going to follow him home. Dennis's paranoia only grows as the days go by and the face at the window remains a mystery. Eventually, Dennis's fear turns into a full-blown fear of the dark, and he can't stop thinking about the face at the window. This psychological thriller… Read More

Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company. Near Fine. 1979. Hardcover. 0385153066 . Near Fine condition with bumped corners and sunning along the top edges; This book is a beautiful and concise introduction to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The author uses concise, easy-to-read language to explain complex theological concepts in an understandable way. This book is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about Jesus Christ and His teachings.; 4to ; 157 pages .

New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060172355 . First edition/first printing, remainder marked, else Fine in alike dust-jacket; In Face of a Stranger, Yoji Yamaguchi tells the story of Tomoko, a woman haunted by the death of her daughter. Tomoko's husband, the father of her daughter, has since passed away. Tomoko is struggling to cope with the loss of her daughter and the guilt she feels for not being able to save her. When Tomoko's daughter's killer is released from prison, Tomoko is forced to confront her guilt head-on.; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0374152047 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Denise Chávez directly on the half-title page; Last in a long line of long-suffering women, once-divorced, once-widowed Soveida Dosamantes reflects on her 30 years as a waitress at the El Farol Mexican restaurant. Looking back, she hears a rich chorus of Latino voices whose touching, funny and sage advice shows her how to celebrate her true love and her true self; 8vo; Signed by Author .

Nashville, Dallas, ET AL: Thomas Nelson. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1595547053 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a like dust-jacket; The Face of Betrayal is the story of two sisters, Wiehl, and Lis, and their battle against their father's death and the secrets he left behind. Lis is the more observant of the sisters, and she is the first to notice the changes in her father after he's promoted to head of security for the pharmaceutical company he works for. She's also the first to find out the secrets he's keeping. Wiehl is the more carefree of the sisters, and she's the first to fall victim to her father's charms. She's also the first to find out the secrets he's keeping. When their father is killed in a car accident, Lis and Wiehl are left to pick up the pieces of their shattered family. They must find a way to deal with the secrets their father left behind, and they must find a way to cope with the fact… Read More

New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Faces in the Flames tells the story of four boys who are haunted by the ghosts of their fathers. The boys must face their fears and overcome them in order to save their fathers from a burning building.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394532376 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; Mitford's memoir of Theodore Philip Toynbee (25 June 1916 - 15 June 1981) , British writer and communist ; 8vo .