Search Results: Titles starting with P from Werdz Quality Used Books

Canada: Independently published, 2019. Soft cover. Near Fine. INSCRIPTION FROM ROBERT STERMSCHEG on title page; From humble beginnings to confinement in a German POW camp, John Stermscheg endured incredible hardship. But with his first taste of freedom, he was once again placed at the mercy of self-serving and corrupt men in communist post-war Yugoslavia. As you turn these pages, laugh, shake your head, or perhaps even shed a tear as you step into his world and catch a glimpse of a man who never gives up.

London, UK: Hamlyn, 2016. Soft cover. New. New Book; Pick up your pencils or brushes and color in 20 of the major works of Pablo Picasso, one of the great geniuses of the 20th century. Along the way learn about the techniques and understand the secrets of this great master.

Vancouver, BC: Pacific National Exhibition: An Illustrated Histor, 1982. 1st Edition . Paperback. Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; To most North Americans the fair is an annual summertime ritual evoking memories of candy floss, roller coasters, stock shows, midway barkers, and all the hurly-burly of the carnival. While common to cities and villages throughout the continent, each fair has its own distinct character. This pictorial book is about Vancouver's fair - The Pacific National Exhibition - and in a special way it is also about Vancouver.

North Vancouver, BC: Walrus Books, 2003. Paperback. Very Good. Bonder, Dianna. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; This alphabet book is a whimsical journey along the West coast of North america. Each colorful illustration features delightful sea creatures, fanciful characters, and lush coastal vegetation. Readers can search for hidden letters and things beginning with the letter on each page. It is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.

London, UK: Salamander Books Ltd, 1999. Soft cover. Very Good. (Classic Conflicts) Clean, tight, unmarked; personal inscription inside front cover; otherwise very minimal wear; An expert panel of ex-servicemen and military historians describe with clarity and dramatic detail each step of the conflict, providing a unique account of the myriad operations and underlying strategy of the better struggle to defeat Japan.

West Vancouver, BC, Canada: Terra Bella Publishers, 1995. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Moore, Patrick. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ON FFEP; Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal shelfwear; " A personal essay in words and photographs, this book explores the beauty, biodiversity and spirit of the new forests of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest growing back after logging. It presents a powerful counterpoint to the claims of some environmental groups.

Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1995. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; price clipped; otherwise absolute minimal wear; appears unread; By kayak paddled on freezing seas, by sled dragged across the ice, Don Starkell fought his way through the Northwest Passage. From Churchill on Hudson Bay to Tuktoyaktuk on the western Arctic coast he battled ice, gales, capsizes, polar bears, and starvation. Companions fell by the way as he pursued his driven quest to reach Tuk before freeze-up.

Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. SIGNED WITH INSCRIPTION FROM DON STARKELL on dedication page; Clean, tight, unmarked; "Withdrawn" stamp on side edge and fep; no other library markings; otherwise very minimal wear; By kayak paddled on freezing seas, by sled dragged across the ice, Don Starkell fought his way through the Northwest Passage. From Churchill on Hudson Bay to Tuktoyaktuk on the western Arctic coast he battled ice, gales, capsizes, polar bears, and starvation. Companions fell by the way as he pursued his driven quest to reach Tuk before freeze-up.

Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. SIGNED BY DON STARKELL on dedication page; Clean, tight, unmarked; personal gift inscription on false title page; slight angle to spine; otherwise very minimal wear; By kayak paddled on freezing seas, by sled dragged across the ice, Don Starkell fought his way through the Northwest Passage. From Churchill on Hudson Bay to Tuktoyaktuk on the western Arctic coast he battled ice, gales, capsizes, polar bears, and starvation. Companions fell by the way as he pursued his driven quest to reach Tuk before freeze-up.

Rochester, VT, U.S.A.: Inner Traditions International, Limited, 2001. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Markale examines the rituals and ceremonies of our ancestors' festivities on this holiday and shows how they still shape the customs of today's celebration. During the night of Samhain, the Celtic precursor to today's Halloween, the borders between life and death temporarily disappeared, and the wealth and wisdom of the sidh, or fairy folk, were available to any who were intrepid enough to dare enter their realm. Markale enriches our understanding of how the transition from the light half of the year to the dark centered on the festival during which everyday existence stopped and consciousness opened to a world impossible to experience at any other time.

Montreal, QC: DC Books,Canada, 2005. Soft cover. As New. As New condition; This book chronicles the lives of ordinary English-speaking Quebeckers who 'did not go the other way' down the 401, a neglected Canadian minority that saw its treasured world sacrificed by statist deceit and disowned with 'stricken, evasive looks' even by its own kind. Readers will find themselves querying their fashionable complacencies while they ponder a vision conservative in the very best of senses - one that revives the classical faith in human bonds and meaning and prompts us to remember that we are 'born into the arms of love.'

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Talonbooks Ltd, 1992. Soft cover. Very Good. SIGNED BY DAVID ARNASON on half title page; Clean, tight, unmarked; a couple of light creases to spine; otherwise very minimal wear; "Filled with police inspectors quoting Lacan, the appearance of Martin Heidegger, and whole passages of translated epistemology woven into the dialogue, whether ardent mystery genre fans or exotic deconstructionist, this book is written for you.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Talonbooks Ltd, 1993. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; slightly cocked with a couple of light creases to spine; otherwise very minimal wear; "Filled with police inspectors quoting Lacan, the appearance of Martin Heidegger, and whole passages of translated epistemology woven into the dialogue, whether ardent mystery genre fans or exotic deconstructionist, this book is written for you.

San Francisco, CA: Thorsons, 1997. Paperback. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; age tanning; pp.87 & 89 upper corner turned; otherwise spine straight and uncreased; very minimal wear; This collection of views from a wide range of Pagans and academics reflects the diversity of traditions and thinking that characterize modern Paganism. Including: Is Paganism an ancient tradition or a new religion?; A survey of the main magical groups; the Goddess as a source of healing for modern women; The effect of wicca on the practitioners of that tradition; what Druids do; Being a Celt - Is it a matter of spirit or heritage?

Hamilton, ON: Wolsak and Wynn Publishers Ltd, 2013. Soft cover. As New. As New; In a wide-ranging collection of essays, McConnell considers how the female hero is portrayed in popular culture. Insightful, biting and darkly humorous, this book investigates how the changing roles of women play out in our books, on our television and in our movie theatres.

London, UK: Prospero Books, 1999. Hardcover. As New/As New. As New condition; A fascinating guide to the history of illumination with more than 25 practical projects. An introduction to the history and tools of illumination through more than 25 practical projects. Guidance on techniques such as decoration, guilding and coloring. Fully illustrated throughout.

Calgary, AB: University of Calgary Press, 2007. Soft cover. Very Good. SIGNED BY CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG on false title page; Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; This book shows works which depict the Bow River and its valley, representing a broad array of historical periods, artistic styles, and points of view. From European topographers and military artists to painters commissioned by CP Rail, from the Group of Seven to modernists and abstractionists, these pictures tell us much about changing attitudes toward nature and the environment as well as the evolution of an artistic community in Western Canada.

Hauppage, NY: Barron's Educational Series, 2003. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; Taylor invites you on a guided tour, starting at the front of the house, then moving around to the back, and finally out to the yard and garden. He looks at a wide variety of houses - both town dwellings and country cottages - while paying close attention to architectural details and garden features. Preliminary sketches, step-by-step sequences, and examples of Taylor's own evocative watercolors will inspire and encourage you.

Toronto, ON: Stoddard, 1987. Paperback. Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; name on ffep; long crease across upper inside back corner of cover; stain across bottom back edge; spine uncreased; very minimal general wear; Contents: Selecting and recording your subject; Materials and equipment; Painting light and shadow; Painting forest closeups; Painting closeups of water; Painting winter closeups; Painting closeups of flowers; Painting nature's abstractions; Painting closeups around the house; Painting a series; Plus 40 full-colour, step-by-step demonstrations

Winnipeg, MB: Signature Editions, 2015. Soft cover. As New. As New condition; This volume is a layered love song rooted in the earth. These are the poems of a seasoned traveller, who has seen the world and touched its many wounds and wonders. A glittering tapestry of vignettes pithy sayings, and deeply felt reflections, shot through with occasional searing glimpses of mortality, and the beyond.