Search Results: Titles starting with M from Companion Books

Toronto, ON, Canada: Stoddart Publishing Company, 1997. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. ISBN: 0-7737-5946-8 Very little wear; slight faint soiling to the bottom edge not affecting margins nor integrity. Quite clean. 'Few Canadians know that the federal government and its counterparts in other industrialized nations are poised to sign a deal that will drastically affect our quality of life and our ability to determine our national destiny. MAI, the Multilateral Agreement on Investment, expected to be ratified in 1998, will go far beyond NAFTA to allow transnational corporations to vie for control of our health care and education systems,' etc. 206 pages..

Burnaby British Columbia: Department of Archaeology Simon Fraser University, 1980. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Text is in very good condition, clean throughout. 'The major objective [of this text] is to acquire an understanding of this [Marpole] unit in the context of Northwest Coast prehistory as thoroughly as the data allow' v+82 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches. .

Mexico: AM Editores, 2012. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾ tall. The book jacket is in very good condition, very minor surface rubbing from shelving but has been wrapped for preservation since and appears very clean. The book itself has minor shelf rubbing to the bottom and top of the book but the text is clean and clear throughout, very nearly pristine. 'The books authors seek to reproduce nature in a creative process that presents us with more then the beauty or drama of the diversity of life on Earth, and on numerous occasions dedicated months, and even years of work to catch surprising moments; the photographs reflect their search and intentions to communicate fully with nature, each photo is an opportunity to see the world in a new light; each photo a captured moment that inspired us.' 9.9 x 12.6 inches. 263 pages. Illustrated. May require extra shipping. Photos available upon request..

Japan: ToÌ"kyoÌ" : Hakusensha, 2011., 2011. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Very light corner rubbing, little wear overall. Quite clean. 140 pages. 7.25 x 10.25 inches. .

Llandysul, Ceredigion, UK: Casemate Publishers, 2006. Book. Illus. by Anthony Griffiths (Photography). Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The book and jacket are in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Aside from a note left by a previous owner on the page opposite the paste-down the text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'The Mabinogi remains one of the great classics of European literature. Its Four Branches are tales of heroism and heartbreak, of love and disloyalty, that for all their magic and mystery, remain rooted in the emotional realities and moral complexities of everyday life. They are also rooted in the very soil of Wales, in a landscape relatively unchanged since these tales were first told in the early Middle Ages. This new and faithful English translation of The Mabinogi features photographs of the locations and landscapes evoked by and specifically named in the text, reminding us of the timelessness and beauty of the… Read More

US: Starline Multimedia Inc., 2004. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Minor corner bumping, light shelf rubbing, little wear overall. Text is clean. 'Six young men live in Mac Hall, a high-occupancy dormitory on an unnamed college campus. Packed like sardines in a can, they have little comfort or privacy, let alone dignity. They deal as best they can with class, life, and the occasional reality warp . . when they manage to get off the couch.' 9 x 12 inches..

Orchard Park, New York, U.S.A.: Broadview Press, 1993. Book. Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor corner bumping, bottom corners of the first few pages have little dog-ears, old sticker price remnants are on the rear cover bottom left corner, previous owner's inscription penned upon the half-title. Illustrated with historical photographs. 207 pages. Oblong, 9 inches wide..

London / New York: Macmillan / St. Martin's, 1998. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Very little wear overall. In Brodart mylar for preservation. Quite clean. 'What do classical elitists such as Pareto and Mosca have in common with Marxists such as Labriola and Gramsci? Convetional academic wisdom would say nothing, but in this collection of essays, [the author] argues that all four thinkers are united by the 'worldly humanism' they inherited from Machiavelli.' 169 pages. Photos available upon request..

New York: Ace Books, 1970. Book. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. Small crease to the front cover top edge with light sticker blemish beside, light shelf rubbing; previous name to one title-page and small dedication to ffep. Text is clean. 130 + 122 pages. Ace Double, 51375..

London, England, UK: The Folio Society, 1997. Book. Very Good. Audio Book (Cassette). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The book and slipcase are in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Slipcase has a few surface marks. Red Cloth Hardback. Dry-points by Grau Sala. Set in Garamond type, and has been printed at St. Edmunsbury Press, Bury St Edmunds, on Abbey Wove paper and boun by Hunter & Foulis, Edinburgh. 'French writer Gustave Flaubert's debut novel, the story focuses on a doctor's wife, Emma Bovary, who has adulterous affairs and lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life.' 331 pages. 9 x 5.9 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. .

London: University of Chicago Press, 2005. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Very little to no wear. Quite clean. 'Adam Ashforth, an Australian who has spent many years in Soweto, finds his longtime friend Madumo in dire circumstances: his family has accused him of using witchcraft to kill his mother and has thrown him out on the street. Ashforth, skeptical yet supportive, remains by Madumo's side as he embarks upon a physically grueling treatment regimen given by a traditional healer that he follows religiously - almost to the point of death. Ashforth's beautifully written account of Madumo's struggle shows that the problem of witchcraft is not simply superstition but a complex response to spiritual insecurity in a troubling time of political and economic upheaval. Through Madumo's story, Ashforth opens up a world that few have seen, a deeply unsettling place where the question 'Do you believe in witchcraft?' is not a simple… Read More

Calgary, AB, Canada: University of Calgary Press, 2003. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor shelf rubbing, very little wear overall. Text is clean. 'An original and highly subversive critique of the academy by women affiliated with universities and colleges across Canada, [this book] explores topics familiar to women working in academia around the world . . Contributors offer writings in a range of genres, including personal essays, poetry, short stories, dialogues, and other innovative formats, daring to confront their experiences with energy, anger, wit, and humour. Ranging from the playful to the painful, [this book] brings you names well known to the literary communities alongside new but feisty voices.' 215 pages. 8 x 8 inches..

London: Arcturus Publishing Ltd, 2010. Book. Like New. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. As new, no wear. Quite clean. '[The author] investigates the shadowy figures behind the Mafia myth, and traces the organization's history back to its origins in the nineteenth century, as a peasant revolutionary society dedicated to the overthrow of French power.' Illustrated. 208 pages. 7.5 x 10 inches..

Hawkshurst, Cranbrook, Kent: Global Professional Publishing, 2012. Book. Like New. Trade Paperback. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. As new, no wear. Quite clean. 'A world class Speaker and author Allan Baylis has delivered over 5,000 presentations. [He] presents real life solutions that can be applied immediately. He believes implementation is the key to success. Allan has designed, and implemented business and personal growth programs for a number of international organizations. His programs are focused on results. [This book] is the culmination of his experiences. [He] exposes the myths and explains reality.' 174 pages..

Victoria, BC, Canada: Orca Book Pub, 1992. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The book is in very good condition, minor shelf rubbing. Apart from writing on the first three pages (one of which is the back of the front cover), text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric: flax cultivation, processing and spinning; natural and synthetic dying; and weaving and finishing linen cloth.' xiii+231 pages. 8.5x11 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. .

New York, NY, USA: HarperPrism, 1996. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The book is in very good condition, a fair amount of shelf rubbing, some bending to the front cover near the corners, some creasing to spine from being read slightly cocked. Text inside appears clean and clear throughout. 'In the wake of a bloody war between the Minotaurs and the Elves of Dominia, human orphan Yunnie brings two formidable weapons to the battle but discovers that a third enemy is coordinating the war from beneath the ground.' 368 pages. 4.25 x 6.75 inches. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. May require additional postage. .

New York, NY, USA: Harper, 2009. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The book and jacket are in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'Embracing designs for record sleeves, rock stages, movie projects, architecture, games consoles, landscapes, and books, Magnetic Storm features everything from innovative aircraft livery to the Yes logo. This new edition streamlines the original format and retains the combination of concept sketches and the finished works. Featuring revised design and typography, a new foreword, and a newly finished painting that Roger supplied especially for the front cover of this edition, Magnetic Storm showcases and celebrates the art that defined an era.' 160 pages. 6.4 x 11.25 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will… Read More

Nottingham, UK: Black Library, 2018. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). The book is in fine condition. No shelf rubbing apparent. Text is a limited edition and is #804 of 1500 and is signed by Dan Abnett. 'The Magos: An Eisenhorn Novel Limited Edition (Only 1500 Copies Worldwide) ----- Inquisitor Eisenhorn makes his triumphant return in a brand new novel, collected together with every one of the short stories starring the tortured servant of the Throne. ----- Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn has spent his life stalking the darkest and most dangerous limits of the Imperium in pursuit of heresy and Chaos. But how long can a man walk that path without succumbing to the lure of the Warp? Is Eisenhorn still a champion of the Throne, or has he been seduced by the very evil that he hunts? Warhammer 40,000's most beloved anti-hero finally returns in a stunning new novel that pits him against his oldest and most constant foe, and forces him to confront the true darkness of his own self. Presented… Read More

London: Arkana / Penguin, 1990. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. ISBN: 0-14-019034-1, Light shelf rubbing to the extremities, minor creasing to the front cover; little wear overall. Text is clean. 'From his exorcism of a Jewish girl haunted by Nazi ghosts to his theory of reincarnation, the Magus reveals again and again the value of a personal philosophy that draws on many sources but is firmly based on a belief in 'Holyspirit': For anyone who suspects that there are vast domains beyond the ken of Western materialism and science, his miracle cures and insights will prove a revelation.' 222 pages..

Akron, Ohio, U.S.A.: The Werner Company, 1901. Book. Very Good. Half-Leather. 2 Volumes. Bound in black half-morocco with marbled boards and endpapers, gilt top edges, title gilt on the spines. Minuscule tear in the leather at the front hinge top of volume two; very little wear overall, a lovely set. Illustrated with plates, portraits. reproductions of rare engravings, steel plates, photogravures, and curious fac-similes done by the craftsman of the Hubert Guild. 299 + 291 pages. Volumes XL, XLI from The Works of Voltaire..