Search Results: Titles starting with V from The Novel Shoppe

Roslyn, NY: Ellipsis Art. Near Fine. 1993. Softcover. CD missing. Otherwise like new. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 96 pages; 15551sb .

London: J. M. Dent & Company. Very Good with no Dust Jacket. 1906. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Includes illustrations of William Hazlitt (photogravure frontispiece) ; Thomas de Quincey (from an engraving) ; George Borrow (from a portrait) ; Robert Louis Stevenson (from a woodcut) ; Richard Jefferies (from a stereoscopic photograph) ; Walt Whitman (woodcut) . Bibliographical notes in back. Top edge gilt; navy boards, gilt spine title. Rear free endpaper has closed tear and previous owners embossed name; slight hinging, edgewear (particularly at head of spine) . ; 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall; 206 pages; 19978 .

Stein & Day. Fair in Fair Dust Jacket. 1977. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. 0812819322 . Cocked, soiled, edgeworn, stained, DJ chipped, torn, rubbed. ; Small 4to - 9" to 11" tall; 224 pages; 18177 .

Value Communications. Very Good+ with no Dust Jacket. 1979. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 091639235x . Summary: A biography of John Chapman whose distribution of appleseeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left us a legacy we can still enjoy today. Ages 4-8. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was a white pictorial glossy hardback book around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 30368 .

Value Communications. Very Good with No Dust Jacket as issued. 1979. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392430 . This tale is about shared fantasies and is based on events in Andersen's life. Some edgewear and bumping; otherwise clean, tight, bright. Other titles in this series also available . White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 29712 .

Value Communications. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392104 . Rear board scuffed, stained; heel of spine bumped and frayed; previous owner's name. ; A biography of Cochise, the Apache chief, whose life illustrates the values of trust and truth. ; A Value Tale Series; Small 4to - 9" to 11" tall; 61 pages; 29720 .

Value Communications. Near Fine. 1980. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392597 . 8 x 10¼, white boards. ; Summary: a brief biography emphasizing the value of adventure in the life of the Shoshoni Indian woman who acted as a guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. ; A Value Tale Series; Small 4to - 9" to 11" tall; 29721 .

Value Communications. Very Good. 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392147 . Summary: A brief biography emphasizing the importance of respect in his life. Other titles in this series also available; A Value Tale Series; Small 4to - 9" to 11" tall; 29716 .

Value Communications. Near Fine. 1976. 2nd. Hardcover. 0916392074 . Summary: focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was a white pictorial glossy hardback book around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 61 pages; 30370 .

Value Communications. Very Good with no Dust Jacket. 1977. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392139 . This tale is about Christopher Columbus, whose curiosity led to the discovery of the New World and is based on events in his life. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. Shelfwear along bottom; couple of tiny, faint spots on boards. Other titles in this series also available . White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to… Read More

Value Communications. Near Fine with no Dust Jacket. 1978. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392295 . An American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine. He was the first African American and person of color to be so honored in the history of the prize. He was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. As a Harvard student (where he was the first Negro to receive a Ph. D in political science) in order to help with living expenses, Bunche worked part-time for a bookstore. One day the owner called him into the office and said, "Folks tell me you're a Negro. I don't give a damn, but are you?" Bunche asked, "What did you think?" and the owner said, "I couldn't see you clear enough." Bunche was multiracial, and showed his European and African ancestry. ValueTales is a… Read More

Value Communications. Very Good+ with no Dust Jacket. 1977. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392104 . This tale is about a trustworthy person, Cochise. The story is based on events in his life. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was a white pictorial glossy hardback book around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. ; A Value Tale Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 30375 .

Value Communications. Near Fine with no Dust Jacket. 1978. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392287 . Summary: The Mayo brothers, knowing the importance of sharing, enter a career in which they can share their knowledge, skills, and money with sick people and other doctors. The Mayo Clinic was their contribution to society. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. Other titles in this series also available . White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 31926 .

Value Communications. Near Fine. 1979. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392341 . Summary: a brief biography of ludwig van beethoven, emphasizing the importance of giving in his life. One in a series of works which demonstrate the importance of various values. ; Value Tales Series; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 63 pages; 31929 .

Value Communications. Very Good. 1976. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392058 . A small scuff on center bottom of front board. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. Other volumes also available. White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 64 pages; 31931 .

Value Communications. Very Good with no Dust Jacket. 1979. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392376 . Summary: A biography, stressing understanding and tolerance, of an anthopologist who did extensive studies of primitive cultures. The books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. Other titles also available. White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 31938 .

Value Communications. Very Good with no Dust Jacket. 1977. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392139 . This tale is about Christopher Columbus, whose curiosity led to the discovery of the New World and is based on events in his life. Shelfwear along bottom; couple of tiny, faint spots on boards. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Other titles also available. White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 31937 .

Value Communications. Near Fine with no Dust Jacket. 1978. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392295 . An American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine. He was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. To help with living expenses, Bunche worked part-time for a bookstore. One day the owner called him into the office and said, "Folks tell me you're a Negro. I don't give a damn, but are you?" Bunche asked, "What did you think?" and the owner said, "I couldn't see you clear enough." ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. , in La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book… Read More

Value Communications. Near Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket. 1977. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392155 . Book is in almost perfect condition but the DJ lacks the same pristine condition being edgeworn at extremities. Other titles in this series also available . White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 30201 .

Value Communications. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1978. Stated 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0916392171 . Some edgewear and bumping; otherwise clean, tight, bright. ; This tale is about a thrifty and inventive person, Benjamin Franklin. The story is based on events in his life. ; A Value Tale Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 18373F .