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Hearn, John
Collector's Items - A Guide to Antique Hunting Across Canada
136 pages including index and bibliography. Offers an introduction to some of the most appealing collector's items found in Canada: glassware, ceramics, metal goods, furniture, books, prints, maps, collectibles such as records and postcards, and much more. Contains 125 photographs and will appeal to all browsers and antique buffs who are looking for a general guide to Canadian antiques and collectibles. Attractive colour front cover. A very helpful reference. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Binding sound. Nice copy. Book
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Henderson, Lydia; Capes, Phil
A Naturalist Guide to the Comox Valley and Adjacent Areas Including Campbell River
68 pages. Undated. Circa 1970s? Black and white illustrations. Book
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Caplan, Paula J.
Lifting a Ton of Feathers : A Woman's Guide to Surviving in the Academic World
273 pages. "Should be required reading for every college president and department chair - and for all students and faculty, everywhere in the world." - Phyllis Chesler. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Very nice copy. Book
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Harrington, Paula
Looking Ahead - Guide Dogs for the Blind
76 pages. Index. Many photographs, some in colour. "The story of determined, strong-minded pioneers who wanted a West Coast school that would train newly blinded service-men who came home during and after World War II to achieve greater mobility and independence." - from dust jacket. Front endpaper removed. Several closed tears to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy archival-grade Brodart cover. Nice copy overall. Book
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Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF)
Firearms and Explosives Tracing Guidebook - ATF P 7520.1 (9/03)
109 pages. "Tracing is the systematic tracking of firearms and explosives from manufacturer to purchaser (and/or possessor) for the purpose of aiding law enforcement officials in identifying suspects involved in criminal violations, establishing stolen status, and proving ownership... This publication is designed to assist law enforcement officials in preparing trace requests and determining whether or not firearms or explosives can be traced. Further, additional material relating to firearms and explosives identification is included as a reference guide." - from introduction. Contents include: Firearms tracing procedures; preparation of request forms; NLETS request; TELEX request; Fax machine; Reference directory of firearms; Firearms terminology; Explosives tracing procedures; Commercial explosives identification; Explosives manufacturers, Explosive products, and date shift codes; Explosives terminology; Military explosives identification; Pre/Post-blast detonation. Illustrated. Underlining to introduction else contents clean and unmarked. Average wear externally with sticker residue to upper corner of front cover. Binding sound. Good working copy. Book
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Reynolds, Carolyn
The Book of Lovers : An Astrological Guide to Personal Relationships
326 pages plus table of moon ingresses 1900-2000. "Find out exactly which kind of man or woman is the right one for you with this fun and practical astrological guide to romance, compatibility, sex appeal, even earning potential - all you need to know to discover the true nature of your mate!" - from dust jacket. Clean and bright with lightest wear. Prior owner details upon front free endpaper. Remainder dot to bottom edge of text. Book
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Knowles, Steve
Edmonton Oilers 1992-93 Official Guide
188 pages. Features player profiles for such notables as: Shayne Corson, Martin Gelinas, Craig MacTavish; Scott Mellanby, Bernie Nicholls, Bill Ranford, Luke Richardson, Craig Simpson, Esa Tikkanen plus many players from the farm system who went on to success in the NHL. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. Book
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Jacob, Stanley; Appleton, Jeremy
MSM - The Definitive Guide
272 pages. A comprehensive review of the science and therapeutics of Methylsulfonylmethane. Prior owner's details upon title page. Moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
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Lathrop, Tad; Pettigrew, Jim, Jr.
This Business of Music Marketing and Promotion
308 pages. Index. "Intended as a source of practical information for anyone currently involved in, or thinking about getting involved in, selling music to the listening public." - from page xi. Clean with light wear and minimal markings. Nice working copy. Book
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Logan, Carolyn J.
Winning the Land Use Game: A Guide for Developers and Citizen Protesters
199 pages. "Defuses the tension between developers and residents. Presents methods which may be used by other citizens, developers, and governments." - from introduction. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding sound. Good working copy. Book
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Bejermi, John (editor)
Canadian Parliamentary Handbook/Ripertoire Parlementaire Canadien - 1991 Edition
544 pages. Bilingual English/French. Some markings. Light wear. Nice solid copy. Book
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Bergevin, Al
Tobacco Tins and Their Prices
232 pages. "More than 1,000 tins shown in black-and-white and four colour illustrations. Many rarities and several very valuable tins. This is *the* price guide tobacco tin collectors have been waiting for!" - from back cover. Categories include: cigar tins, pocket tins, lunchboxes, Roly Polys, Pails, Cigarette Tins and More. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Book
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Bond, Courtney C.J.
City on the Ottawa: A Detailed Guide to Ottawa, the Capital of Canada
147 pages. Index of streets and buildings. Numerous black and white illustrations. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Book
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Stein, Harold A.; Slatt, Bernard J.
Fitting Guide for Hard and Soft Contact Lenses - A Practical Approach
329 pages. Index. Includes 474 illustrations. "A practical, clinical guide for the fitting of hard and soft contact lenses." - from Foreward by G. Peter Halberg. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper else clean and unmarked. Light wear. Nice tight copy. Book
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Jackson, John N.; Addis, Fred A.
The Welland Canals - A Comprehensive Guide
140 pages. Bibliography. Dozens of black and white photographs and line drawings. Divided into the following four sections: Features and Characteristics of the Welland Canal; Places of Interesst Along the Canal; Ships and Trade on the Canal; Canal Data and Information. An informative and visually appealing work. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
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Hedlin, Alan F.; Yates, Harry O.; Tovar, David Cibrian; Ebel, Bernard H.; Koerber, Thomas W.; Merkel, Edward P.
Cone and Seed Insects of North American Conifers
122 pages. Index. Circa 1980. Dozens of colour photographs. "Summarizes information on the recognition, biology and importance of cone and seed destroying insects. A comprehensive guide for the seed orchard manager. Prior owner's ink stamp inside front cover and atop title page. Average wear. Binding intact. Sound working copy. Book
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Evans, Howard E.; deLahunta, Alexander
Miller's Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - Revised Reprint
291 pages. Index. Circa 1971. "Facilitates a careful dissection of the dog in order to learn basic mammalian structure." - from Preface. Average wear. Few markings. Minor moisture exposure to first few pages only. Sound working copy. *Please note: this book shares the same isbn number as a different book on developmental embryology. Please make sure you order the right book. Contact us with any questions before ordering. Thank-you. Book
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Alexander, Michael
How to Inherit Money - a Guide to Making Good Financial Decisions After Losing Someone You Love
218 pages. "Indispensable for the millions of people who will inherit over $1 trillion during the next 25-30 years." - from back cover. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Quality copy. Book
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Multiple Contributors
Diver Magazine: 9 Issues from 1986
Includes the February, March, April, May, June, August, September, November, December issues. Topics include: Beginner's Snorkeling Guide - Part 1; Florida Wrecks; How to be a Commercial Diver; Buying a Buoyancy Compensator; Island Hopping in the Bahamas; Kingston's Brand New Shipwreck; Beginner's Guide to Snorkeling - Part 2; Fashion Wetsuits; Ghost Fleet - North Carolina; Monterey's Breakwater; Puget Sound Piling Dive; St. Lucia Retreat; Expo '86; China Rockfish; Exploring the Emerald Sea; King of the Mountain - the Cayman Islands; Inland Diving - Northwest Waters; Moray Eel; Diving Doctor; The Diamon Knot; Red Sea Mecca; Underwater Hockey; California Shipwrecks; the C-O Sole; Corsair; Florida Keys; Personality Profile - Peter Hughes; the Blue-Clawed Lithode Crab; Exploring West Coast Waters - Inside Passages of BC; Tobermory, Ontario. Light wear. Quality copies. Book
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Chapel, Charles Edward
The Art of Shooting
424 pages. Index. Line drawings. A comprehensive, simplified guide to every aspect of pistol, revolver, and rifle shooting. Price-clipped dust jacket shows above-average wear but is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Moderate wear to clean unmarked book. Quality copy. Book
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Stevens, Gerald
Glass in Canada - The First One Hundred Years
282 pages. Index. 250 Black and white photographs. 55 colour plates. Decorated endpapers. "The culmination of Gerald Stevens' long and illustrious career as the greatest authority on Canadian glass... An extensively illustrated, highly annotated, definitive guide to all the types of glass that can be proven to be of Canadian origin. .. Will stand for many years as an invaluable reference for the collector, the dealer, the cultural historian and the lover of beautiful things hand-crafted in Canada." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear to book and jacket. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Lovely copy of this important work. Would make a wonderful gift. Book
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Richardson, Joy (Signed)
Joy for Living
268 pages. Author's signature atop first leaf. "Joy's beginning, as daughter of a prominent, horse loving farmer in England, a fine education, service in the WRNS, 2 husbands, a long standing affair, penniless immigration to Canada, culminated in her discovery of the American Quarter Horse, and attaining outstanding success in spite of overwhelming odds." - from back cover. Clean, bright and unmarked. Crease to upper corner of front cover and first few pages else as new. Excellent copy. Book
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Caldwell, Chip
Mentoring Strategic Change in Healthcare : An Action Guide
262 pages including index. Learn how to set the stage for a total quality management (TQM) transformation in your organization. Takes the rhetoric and theory of TQM and shows ways to put them into action. Author weaves his 20 years of experience and ideas into a proven framework for quality called the transformation model, a model that health care strategists - mentors - can and should use to capture the creative energies of the entire workforce to acheive organizational goals. Prior owner's inkstamp atop half-title page. Moderate quantity of yellow high-lighting. Occasional red ink star-shaped stamps in margins. Overall a bright and lightly worn copy. Book
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Kerby, John E.
For Sale by Owner
137 pages with black and white illustrations. The complete guide to marketing and selling your home privately. Step-by-step detailed instructions. Learn the secrets of the pros. Author has been a licensed member of the real estate industry for over ten years. High-lighting and some underlining in blue ink. Average wear. Solid working copy. Book
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Newman, Peter C. (Signed)
Debrett's Illustrated Guide to the Canadian Establishment
408 pages. Signed by Peter C. Newman atop page 5. "A sometimes amusing, always informative portrait in text and photographs of Canada's trendsetters in business, politics, and the arts... Presents the first pictorial record of the people in Canada's past and present who have shaped this country into what it is - and isn't." - from dust jacket. Book clean, bright and unmarked. Only defect is minimal moisture exposure to bottom edge of a few latter pages. Still a lovely copy in moderately worn dust jacket. Book
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Stephenson, James H.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them - The Young Engineer's Guide
243 pages plus advertisements. Stated copyright date is 1910. No indication that this is a later printing. "A simple, practical hand book for experts as well as for amateurs, fully describing every part of an engine and boiler, giving full directions for the safe and economical management of both; Also, several hundred questions and answers often given in examinations for an engineer's license, and chapters on farm engine economy, with special attention to traction and gasoline farm engines, and a chapter on the science of successful threshing... With numerous illustrations showing the different parts of a boiler and engine and nearly every make of traction engine, with a brief description of the distinctive points of each make." - from Title Page. Contents clean and unmarked. Binding sound. Red cloth exterior is lightly worn and bears brilliant gilt lettering upon front board and spine. Minor fading to back board moderate fore-edge waviness to last 50 pages or so. A glorious reference to the early days of mechanized farming. Very nice copy. Book
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Hazan, Giuliano
The Classic Pasta Cookbook
160 pages including index. The complete guide to choosing, making, and cooking with pasta. More than 100 delicious recipes for pasta, from traditional Italian fare to easy-to-prepare dishes and quick, light meals. Features a unique full-color catalogue of all the varieties and styles of Italian pasta. Attractively illustrated glossy boards. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Beautiful copy. Book
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Newton, Jack; Teece, Philip
The Guide to Amateur Astronomy
335 pages. Index. Illustrated in colour and black and white. "Includes observational techniques on everything from the most basic visual studies of the planets to CCD imaging of the most-distant object in the Universe." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding intact. Sound working copy. Book
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Green, Howard
The Cockpit of Europe: A Guide to the Battlefields of Belgium and France
144 pages. Index. Maps. "Enables the enthusiast to live through the battles as they were experienced by the soldiers at the time." - from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Usual library markings. Book
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Jarrell, Willoughby
Study Guide for Use with: We the People - A Concise Introduction to American Politics - Fourth Edition
194 pages. Study Guide Only. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Sound working copy. Book
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Fenton, William C.; Johnson, Sarah O.
Choral Musicianship: A Director's Guide to Better Singing
234 pages. Intended to help the conductor of choral music, especially in the junior high/middle school and senior high school. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
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Bokey, E.L.; Shell, Robyn
Stomal Therapy: A Guide for Nurses, Practitioners & Patients
106 pages. "Describes, with the aid of photographs and diagrams, the most up-to-date methods and procedures for effective stomal care." - from back board. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Numerous photographic plates in colour and black and white. Nice copy. Book
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Thair, Dr. Brian W.
A Guide to Insect Collecting in the Central Interior of British Columbia
Part I: Equipment and Methods for Collecting - 8 pages. Part II: Equipment and Methods for Preserving and Mounting - 16. Part III: The Order of Lepidoptera - 17 pages. "Provides a brief and ready reference to get the student started. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
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Marsh, James; et al
Video Guide to Inshore Saltwater Fishing - VHS Video Tape in Case
VHS video tape in case. "You can't help but expand your fishing knowledge and technique when Marsh and his cohorts put their years of inshore fishing into words and pictures." - from case. Running Time: 50 minutes. Filmed on the Gulf of Mexico. Undated. Circa 1990?. Average wear. Usual library markings. Book
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Eberhardt, Carl
A Practical Guide for Choral Rehearsals
40 pages. Text in English. Copyright 1973. "Provides choral conductors and college graduates with additional advice, based on many years of working with professional and large amateur choruses... A throrough study of this bgook will enable every conductor to hold a disciplined, intensive rehearsal, well prepared as to vocal technique." - from Preface. Contents clean and unmarked. Moderate wear externally. Sound copy. Book
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Zelazny, Vincent F.; Et al
Field Guide to Forest Site Classification in New Brunswick: Kedgwick/Restigouche Site Regions
Approximately 100 pages in binder. Map stored in sleeve. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Excellent copy. Book
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Wolferstan, Bill (Signed)
Pacific Yachting's Cruising Guide to B.C. Vol. III: Sunshine Coast - Fraser Estuary and Vancouver to Jervis Inlet
224 pages. Abundant colour photography. Index. Signed by author upon title page. "Ideal for the active yachtsman or the armchair voyager, this book is an invaluable guide for exploring the marine wonderland of British Columbia." - from dust jacket. The third volume in this series. Provides "Detailed descriptions of important cruising destinations, coastal towns and settlements, marinas, fuel stops and provisioning points, and the mousehole anchorages that give the yachtsman his own little bit of the coast every time he drops the hook." - from dust jacket. Moderate wear to clean unmarked book. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Sound copy. Book
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Macquoid, Percy
The Plate Collector's Guide: Arranged from Cripps's "Old English Plate"
200 pages. "Contains in a condensed form those portions of 'Old English Plate' necessary to a reader wishing to acquire a general knowledge on the subject." - from Preface. With numerous illustrations and plate marks. Usual library markings. Solidly rebound. Moderate wear. Sound reference copy. Book
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Spillane, Mary
Bigger Ideas from Color Me Beautiful: Colour and Style Ideas for the Fuller Figure
174 pages including index. An exciting new style guide for larger women, whatever your shape and size. Beautiful colour photography throughout. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Nice copy. Book
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Multiple Contributors
Canadian Collector Magazine - March/April 1981, Vol. 16 No. 2
Features: Auction Report; Spirits of Earth and Water - the mysterious Dorset people; Signposts for Collectors Part II - Antiques as an Investment; Fur Traders, Rum Runners and Upper Canadian Drinkers; Collecting Heraldry - definitions and descriptions to guide to collector in this ancient field; The Careful Collector Part VI - Considerations when lending to a public institution. Moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
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Multiple Contributors
Rock and Gem Magazine, July 1974, Volume 4, Number 7
Features: Gold Rush Country; The Seahorse Nugget; Make a Slab-Sided Box; Selenite in Oklahoma; Gemstone Stories; Mineral-in-depth - Versatile Fluorite; Gemstone Fireplaces; Buyer's Guide - Expoxy Adhesives; Casting Surprises; Testing the Gy- Rock Vibraphone; Little Rock Obsidian; Mineral destruction; Seashell Jewelry. Above-average wear. Date stamp to front cover. Table of contents nearly detached. Still a useful reference copy. Magazine
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Multiple Contributors
Rock and Gem Magazine, February 1972, Volume 2, Number 2
Features: Rebirth of an Aquamarine Mine; Buyer's Guide - Hand Power Tools; The Greek Had a Word For it; Where's the Fire, Mac - Opal Misadventures; Hammer and Anvil Forging; Micro-Mounts; Heel Ends into Gem Slabs; Beyond the Sidewalk; Lost River Caverns; Steam Casting; Bhend Brothers' Saw; Points to the Past. Date stamp to front cover. Sound copy with above-average wear. Magazine
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Multiple Contributors
Rock and Gem Magazine, January 1972, Volume 2, Number 1
Features: Geodes at Rabbit Springs; Buyer's Guide to Wax Pens; Dowsing for Jade; The Bola; 50 Bola Tie Ideas; 'Tuffa' Casting; Color in Rocks and Gems; Findings and Mountings; Good Hunting in the Badger State; $5 Soldering Short-Cut; The Gems of Idar-Oberstein. Above-average wear. Sound copy. Date stamp and some crayon marks to front cover. Magazine
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Multiple Contributors
Canadian Antiques Collector - April 1970, Vol. 5, No. 4
Features: Victorian Art Pottery; Interesting Items from Cork to York; Victorian Canada - Part 3 - The Development; Take Time for Time - Automaton Watches; Exotic Fabrics - Made for Export; The Corning Museum; Persian Rugs - Easy Guide to Antique Recognition. Average wear. Sound working copy. Book
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Multiple Contributors
Canadian Antiques Collector - March 1970, Vol. 5, No. 3
Features: Decorating with Antiques; Victorian Canada - Part 2 - the Development; A Guide to Irish Silver; Canadian Prize Books; Something in the Air - Weathervanes. Average wear. Sound copy. Book
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Author Not Stated
Traffic Control Person Training : Learning Guide Line A Assemble and Disassemble a Traffic Control Site and Learning Guide Line b Control Traffic
Over 100 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
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Wolferstan, Bill
Cruising Guide to British Columbia Vol. 2: Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands
196 pages. A great reference loaded with beautiful colour photography and maps. Unmarked. Would be graded as 'Good' except that the lower edge of this copy has moisture exposure. Some pages were stuck together but have been separated with no damage to text. No odour. A very worthy reading copy. Book
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Coombes, Douglas
Instruments of the Orchestra - An Introductory Guide
44 pages. Undated. Circa 1980s? "Introduces the main instruments of the modern orchestra, as well as some of the more unusual ones, detailing their construction, usage and historical development." - from back cover. Average wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Book
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Friedman, Janet
Wood Identification by Microscopic Examination: A Guide for the Archaeologist on the Northwest Coast of North America
84 pages. British Columbia Provincial Museum Heritage Record No. 5. Usual library markings. Moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
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North, Gary
Gary North's Rare Coin Investment Manual
548 pages. Circa 1980s? This large reference includes 58 parts plus a glossary. Topics covered include: Collecting vs. Investing; The Economics of Numismatics; Grading Coins; Finding a Good Dealer; Numismatic Myths; The Bourse; Mail-order Buying Guide; Coin Psychology; Buying and Selling; Diversity; Liquidation; Counterfeiting; and much more. Clean with light wear. Title page missing. Nice copy of this substantive reference. Book
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