Search Results: Titles starting with H from pacaritambo books

Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2016. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. William Steig color illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "As New?" - the small black remainder mark top edges at spine. That's all - that's it. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2016 Atheneum Books for Young Readers small hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Clever and fun color illustrations by William Steig. CONTENT: From the beloved children's book duo, Jeanne and William Steig, comes six classic fairy tales retold with a refreshing twist that will keep you laughing from beginning to end! "Is it Crumple or Blister, or Guggle or Nank? Williwaw, Flimflam, or Hiccup or Clank?" Says the Queen to Rumplestiltskin, of course! In this delightfully odd and sublime collection of six classic fairy tales, Jeanne and William Steig put a quirky twist on "Rumplestiltskin," "Beauty and the Beast," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Frog Prince," and "Jack and the… Read More

London: Walker Books, 2008. 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Emma Chichester Clark. CONDITION: NEW 2008 Walker Books hardcover (decorated boards & end pages) & DJ , first printing. The DJ has a "non-shedding" form of glitter decorating the house. Wonderful colorful illustrations by Emma Clark. CONTENT: Leaving the basic framework of the Grimm Brothers' tale intact, Morpurgo has altered details of the plot, creating a story in which strong familial bonds allow the innocent brother and sister to overcome evil. A happy, self-sufficient family is cursed by a witch, Belladonna, who falls in love with Gabriel, the children's father, and turns their mother into a weeping willow tree. She enchants Gabriel, who marries her, but she soon realizes that she will never become an integral part of the family. Overcome with jealousy, she creates a sudden famine that kills nearly all of the plants and animals, then twice convinces Gabriel to lose his children in the forest, where she… Read More

UK/USA: CherryTree Books, 1992. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Richard Hook color illustrations; photos & drawings as well. CONDITION: UNREAD 1992 CherryTree Books large hardcover (pictorial boards) but no DJ issued, first edition. Color illustrations by Richard Hook. There are a few B&W drawings and photos as well. CONTENT: This is a part of the "Life In The Time Of" history series for young people. This book tells you about a particular period in the history of a great people. Each book describes the Life-style, customs, religious beliefs, political activities, means of combat, leisure pursuits and culture of the people, and looks t the life and exploits of one outstanding individual. Harald (c. 1010-1066) was a brother to Stout, King of Norway, and he earned the nicname "Hardrada" which means 'hard ruler' or 'ruthless.' It was he who decided he needed to attempt the conquest of England. [NOTE: Of course, as with all history books, there have been new discoveries… Read More

Ballantine, 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/Near Fine. B&W maps. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1997 Ballantine hardcover (black boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. B&W maps of Biblical sites. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1997 Ballantine hardcover (black boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. B&W maps of Biblical sites. Light edge wear to DJ edges. CONTENT: Sex. Violence. Scandal. These are words we rarely associate with the sacred text of the Bible. Yet in this brilliant new book, Jonathan Kirsch shows that the Old Testament is filled with some of the most startling and explicit stories in all of Western literature. These tales of seduction and rape, voyeurism and exhibitionism, intermarriage and illegitimacy, assassination and murder have been suppressed by religious authorities throughout history precisely because they are so shocking. "You mean that's in the… Read More

Viking, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. 2 B&W photo sections; B&W maps. CONDITION: UNREAD 1996 Viking hardcover (blue boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Tiny spot of glue with small bleed-through inside front cover. Now and then it happens. 2 B&W photo sections with B&W maps. CONTENT: Egyptian Queen Hatchepsut, who died in 1482 B.C. after more than 20 years of peaceful rule, proclaimed herself pharaoh during her reign. An absorbing scholarly biography, based on a meticulous review of the archaeological record, of a remarkable woman who ruled as pharaoh for 20 years in Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty (c. 1490 B.C.). Although an important pharaoh whose rule was notable for internal order and other significant achievements, Hatchepsut has suffered, Tyldesley argues, from an unjust obscurity, born mostly from her enemies' determined efforts to obliterate her memory and from a consequent paucity of archaeological evidence about her. The daughter of Tuthmosis I and widowed… Read More

Titan Books, 2018. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. No Illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2018 Titan Books Trade Paperback, first edition, first printing. Appropriately scary cover by Amazing 15. CONTENT: Of course, Drearcliff Grange School was haunted. Amy Thomsett - the girl who flies on moth wings - is confident she can solve any mystery, sleuth out any secret and defy any dark force. With her friends in the Moth Club she travels to London to take part in the Great Game, a contest of skill against other institutes of learning. In a nightmare, and in the cellars of a house in Piccadilly, Amy glimpses a spectre who might have dogged her all her life, the Broken Doll. Wherever the limping ghost is seen, terror strikes. And the lopsided, cracked-face, glass-eyed creature might well be the most serious threat the Moth Club have ever faced.

Weinstein Books, 2017. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. CONDITION: NEW 2017 Weinstein Books hardcover (gold boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. CONTENT: Sequel to the Hawkweed Prophecy. Poppy is discovering a purpose for her powers in Africa, but she is haunted by a vision of her own death. Taken in by a boy and his great-grandmother, a healer, they vow to keep her safe-even if that ultimately means holding her captive. But Poppy never stops longing for Leo and, when she feels his magic begin to spark, she will do anything to be reunited with him. Desperate to regain Poppy's trust and bring her home, Charlock embarks on a plan to reunite Leo with his mother. What Charlock doesn't foresee are the string of consequences that she sets into motion that leave Ember all alone and prey to manipulation, the clan open to attack from other witches, Sorrel vulnerable to Raven's ghost, Betony determined to protect her son from his father's fate, and… Read More

Tennessee: B&H Publishers, 1999. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. New/New. B&W decorations. CONDITION: UNREAD 1999 B&H hardcover (vanilla boards) & dust jacket (in mylar jacket), first edition, 2nd printing. Title in gold foil front DJ panel. B&W decorations throughout. CONTENT: He was a man loved and anointed by God, and his life serves as an example-both good and bad-for Christians in every time and place. In this in-depth look at the life of David, Beth Moore draws spiritual insight and understanding from a man who slayed a giant and saved a kingdom. This book guides readers on an exciting and informative journey through virtually every twist and turn of David's life as a shepherd, refugee, and king. Moore introduces readers to the heart of a man whose triumphs and sins were foundation blocks of God's plan and prophecy and shows readers how to better serve God by understanding their own unique relationship to Him.

Media Lab Books, 2017. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Le Thu (Sundog Studio) color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2017 Media Lab Books hardcover (pictorial boards) but NO DJ ISSUED, first edition, no printing given, assumed first. Color illustrations by Le Thu. Decorated end pages. A nice touch: what appears to be brown tape on the front cover as if the graphic had been taped to the book. CONTENT: Subtitle: Hilarious Quotes About the Afterlife Inspired by Real Kids. Reimagine Heaven through the innocent eyes of a child in this heartwarming, hilarious, beautifully illustrated collection of quotes about the afterlife, provided by real children ages 3 through 9. Sure to be treasured by Christian families everywhere, Heaven According to Kids details a child's description of heaven on each spread, accompanied by hand-drawn illustrations that brings each quote to life. Kids and adults alike will love reading this book and imagining what heaven is like for themselves.

Austin, Texas: University of Texas Press, 1990. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Good+. B&W era photo section. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1990 UT Press hardcover (red boards) & dust jacket (reworked) in mylar cover, first edition, first printing. Part of the American Studies Series. PROBLEMS: UT went through a period of putting out horrible dust jackets - this is one of them. I have added color to rubbings to make the DJ more even and easier to look at - plus the book does have an embossed stamp on title and 1/2 title page with a few small foxing spots top and fore edges. Actually better than it sounds. Small B&W era photo section. Notes, bibliography, index. Includes a map. CONTENT: Helen Hunt Jackson became known as the Harriet Beecher Stowe for Native Americans with the overwhelming success of her book, Ramona. Jackson hoped the novel would arouse public sentiment for California's Mission Indians as Uncle Tom's Cabin had for black slaves.… Read More

Beach Lane Books, 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Steve Jenkings color illus.. CONDITION: NEW 2009 Beach Lane large hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. Adorable color illustrations by Steve Jenkins. CONTENT: After meeting a bevy of baby animals- including a clever monkey, a sleepy leopard, and a dusty lion cub-the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all . . . itself, of course! With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling author Mem Fox and adorable cut-paper illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins, this book is an irresistible celebration of the joyful connection between parent and child.

Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2013. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. Ross MacDonald. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2013 Abrams Books for Young Readers large hardcover (decorated boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Remainder mark bottom at spine is what makes this "as new." Clever color illustrations by the Author. Decorated end pages. CONTENT: So this is strange. Henry, a fellow who looks like a cross between Frankenstein and Al Capone, keeps losing pieces of himself. An eye rolls under the couch; a leg disappears. But Henry's right hand, also independent, is a worker, fetching the newspaper or changing the TV channel. Henry is a jolly zombie with the uncanny ability to disassemble himself. He relies on all of his body parts, but he is most dependent on dutiful and friendly Hand. But when Hand starts to feel overworked, he runs away to the big city to go on an adventure of his own and finds himself living in luxury. But now… Read More

Dover Publications, 2004. 1st Edition Assumed 1st. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Peter Copeland B&W drawings/illustrations. CONTENT & CONDITION: 4 Dover Coloring Book set - each one described below. Peter F. Copeland is the author and illustrator of each. Some people may see this as just a coloring book to keep kids busy, but Dover's entire series of coloring books are historically correct and a sort of a "sneaky" way to educate kids when they least expect it. HEROES & HEROINES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - NEW 2004 Dover paperback (stapled wraps) , first edition. Military leaders, statesmen, and ordinary people played important roles in this momentous victory. Artist Peter Copeland provides dramatic ready-to-color illustrations of 44 of these men and women, among them: Nathan Hale, an American spy captured and executed by the British; Margaret Corgin, who followed her husband to the battlefront and took his place as a gunner when he was killed; Col. Francis Marion,… Read More

HarperCollins, 2020. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Stephen Gilpin (DJ art and Cast of Characters); B&W map. CONDITION: NEW 2020 HarperCollins hardcover (blue boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Jacket art & interior cast of characters art by Stephen Gilpin. B&W map. CONTENT: Dungeons & Dragons meets Jumanji in the second book in the laugh-out-loud adventure series Homerooms and Hall Passes! Months after saving suburbia from destruction, our heroes are back to their old lives of dungeon delving and magical quests. All except the wizard Albiorix, who has given up adventuring and uses his time trying (unsuccessfully) to create his own board game. When the party finds their old friend June Westray's smartphone for sale in a Bríandalörian bazaar, however, they fear the Realm of Suburbia is under threat. Thus, the five young adventurers must travel back into Homerooms & Hall Passes, a role-playing game where they assume the… Read More

National Geographic Society, 2001. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/New. Jeffrey Thompson color illus.. CONDITION: NEW 2001 National Geographic hardcover (decorated boards) & dust jacket, first edition, printing unknown. Spectacular color illustrations by Jeffrey Thompson. Afterword by Joseph Bruchac. CONTENT: How Hiawatha slew serpents and traversed deadly, black-pitch waters to vanquish the evil magician Megissogwon is told in the "Pearl-Feather" section of "The Song of Hiawatha." Longfellow's words provide the text for a powerful and engrossing picture-book version of the story. Readers who persevere through the no-longer-familiar poem will be rewarded for their efforts by Hiawatha's exciting adventures, ferocious battles, and victorious homecoming. The text has been capably illustrated in a complex process utilizing original drawings, black-and-white scratchboard, and a computer program for color. The result is uniquely suggestive at once of… Read More

St. Martin's Prss, 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. 2 B&W era photo sections; Genealogy chart. CONDITION: UNREAD 2006 St. Martin's Press hardcover (dark gray boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. (Originally published in UK in 2005 but this edition is stated as "first" with no other qualifiers.) There are 2 B&W era photo sections with interesting comments. CONTENT: Obsessed with time and mortality, James Barrie created in Peter Pan a myth with enduring, worldwide appeal. Chaney thoughtfully examines Barrie's inner life from childhood in Kirriemuir, Scotland, to wild, international success. She describes young James as unexceptional, small for his age, but "cheerful enough," though not much was expected of him. When beloved elder brother David died accidentally, James perfected David's mannerisms and wore his clothes to assuage his grieving mother--unsuccessfully. Even that early, he was a natural… Read More

Akritas for young readers, 2011. 3rd Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Ada Ganosi. CONDITION: UNREAD but not quite perfect, 2001 Akritas for Young Readers large paperback, third edition. Wonderful color illustrations by Ada Ganosi. This is a perfect book to teach youngsters about the partnership between history and archaeology. Great book for home schooling. PROBLEM: School name is stamped (small) on top of title page. Also there it appears it may have had a checkout card at one time. Better than it sounds. CONTENT: The history of the Greek land hidden inside the belly of a hill which was formed by 8000 years of life and adventure. . . The aim of this book is not so much to bring history to life as much as it is to show how history was created. the story, although imaginative, could very well be true. Enjoy the journey through time and history.

Belgium: Office Official Publications of European Communities, 1996. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/o. Color & Sepia-tone drawings and photos. CONDITION: UNREAD 1996 European Commission paperback, first paperback edition. Loaded with illustrations both color photos and reproductions - plus B&W garden plans. CONTENT: In 1993, the European Commission organized it's annual action for the preservation of the European Cultural Heritage around the theme of historic gardens. Out of 666 projects coming from throughout the European Union, as well as from associated countries of Central and Eastern Europe, 66 projects were selected for their cultural and technical quality and benefited from financial support of the Commission. The impressive documentation provided with the projects deserved to be exploited and communicated to the public. And so - here they are. The history of the garden(s) are included with the landscape architecture. The project was named… Read More

Cosimo Classics, 2005. Facsimile Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. No illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2005 Cosimo Classics History trade paperback, looks like a facsimile edition/reprint, no printing given. Problem - some how, some way there is a "pink" (or pale red) spot on the middle of the cover fore edge and nowhere else. Probably an accidental swipe with a marker. That's it - that's all that's wrong with this book. CONTENT: The education of the early Romans produced a nation of warriors and loyal citizens, but it inevitably tended to make them calculating, selfish, overbearing, cruel, and rapacious. They never possessed either lofty ideals or enthusiasm. Their training was best adapted to a small state, and became unsatisfactory when they had spread over the entire peninsula. -from "Rome and the Roman World" This 1909 classic of educational history surveys the evolution of teaching from humanity's primitive roots through the organization of… Read More

University Press of Florida, 2002. Updated Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. B&W era photo section. CONDITION: INSCRIBED BY MS. FARRELL ON TITLE PAGE. UNREAD, but AS NEW due to the Inscription by Author, 2002 University Press of Florida trade paperback, updated edition, 2nd printing. B&W era photo section. CONTENT: Suzanne Farrell, world-renowned ballerina, was one of George Balanchine's most celebrated muses and remains a legendary figure in the ballet world. This memoir, first published in 1990 and reissued with a new preface by the author, recounts Farrell's transformation from a young girl in Ohio dreaming of greatness to the realization of that dream on stages all over the world. Central to this transformation was her relationship with George Balanchine, who invited her to join the New York City Ballet in the fall of 1961 and was in turn inspired by her unique combination of musical, physical, and dramatic gifts. He created masterpieces for her in… Read More