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1989Best.-Nr. 32367New York: NAL Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0453006183 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled board and page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Ritual William Heffernan tells the story of a young girl and her family as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of life in the twenty-first century. Against the backdrop of a tumultuous decade the familythe girl her mother her brother and their fatherstruggles to find a way to make sense of their world. They face violence and chaos at home but also the challenges and opportunities of a new millennium. Heffernans evocative lyrical prose celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty.; 8vo; FSA . NAL Books hardcover
1985Best.-Nr. 42389Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0674563751 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in an alike dust-jacket; The ties of kinship law and affection that bound the medieval family members together; 8vo; 227 pages; FSA . Harvard University Press hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 30853New York: Putnam. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143769 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In the tradition of Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey Flight of Eagles tells the epic story of the great Maclean clan. Through the eyes of a young boy we follow the Macleans as they fight in the First World War and then navigate the treacherous aftermath. In this sweeping saga we see the cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.; 8vo; 328 pages; FSA . Putnam hardcover
1971Best.-Nr. 26245Woodstock VT: The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1971. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition in Very Good lightly chipped dust-jacket; When Reginald Hill was young he wanted to be a scientist. But as he got older he realized that he wanted to be more than that. He wanted to learn more. And so he did becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. In this book Hill shares his wisdom and insights on learning both on a personal and institutional level. He discusses the importance of learning for both personal development and society and offers advice on how to achieve success in learning. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their education or career.; 8vo . The Countryman Press hardcover books
1994Best.-Nr. 26247New York: Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881503827 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the adventures of Flora and Fauna two animals who live on a small rural farm in the 1920s. When their owner dies they are left to fend for themselves. Flora the more worldly of the two begins to ask people for favors while Fauna the more trusting of the two tries to do everything herself. They soon find themselves in over their heads as they are targeted by a local gang the Moon Rats and a greedy landowner. With the help of a magical horse they must overcome obstacles and save their farm before it's too late.; Dalziel / Pascoe; 8vo . Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company hardcover books
1990Best.-Nr. 26248New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301308 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled edges and damp wrinkling to a few pages in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and soiling to rear; Bones and Silence is a book about a boy named Tom who has to go to a new school and make new friends. He is nervous about making new friends but he soon finds out that he is not the only one who is new.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 332 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2001Best.-Nr. 26249New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0002258463 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Dialogues of the Dead is a novel set in the near future in which the dead have become a dominant force in society. The novel follows the lives of two people a woman and a man who are struggling to find a place in a world where the dead are king.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 453 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1998Best.-Nr. 26251New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332785 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; On Beulah Height tells the story of a white family in the deep south during the early 1960s. The family is plagued with the trials and tribulations that come with being white in a black community. The father a proud and stubborn man struggles to maintain order in the household and protect his family from the danger lurking in the shadows.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 374 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1994Best.-Nr. 26252New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312709 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and round blue sticker to rear; Pictures of Perfection is a unique book that showcases the beauty of nature. It contains stunning photos of flora and fauna that are perfect in every way. The author has captured the natural beauty of the world in a way that is both stunning and inspiring.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1992Best.-Nr. 26253New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301316 . A bright first edition in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and light vertical crease to rear; At first Reginald Hill's life was unremarkable. He worked as a laborer and raised a family. But then in the year 20xx Reginald is suddenly recalled to life. He is confused and scared but he is determined to find out what happened to him and to return to his family. Reginald is helped by a woman who also has been recalled to life and they work together to find out what happened to the world and to their loved ones. Reginald and the woman are joined by others who have been recalled and they all work together to find a way to return the world to normal.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 359 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2005Best.-Nr. 25900New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060820810 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and "Signed first edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on a special bound in signature page; After the death of his mother eight-year-old Reginald Hill moves with his father to a new house in the country. The house is strange and Reginald soon realizes that there are things going on in the house that no one will tell him about. As he gets to know the people in the house Reginald begins to realize that they are all connected in some way he can't understand. He also starts to realize that the house is haunted.; 8vo; 470 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1996Best.-Nr. 26254New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312717 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Very Good dust-jacket with moderate edgewear; In this beautifully written and haunting novel Reginald Hill tells the story of a family coping with tragedy. When their father passes away the family is forced to face their grief head on. They must find a way to move on and find comfort in each other. The Wood Beyond is a story of love loss and resilience.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 358 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1996Best.-Nr. 30869New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006017773X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with writing to upper right corner of front free end paper recto and minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tony Hillerman's The Fallen Man is a mystery novel set in the Navajo Nation in the 1930s. The story follows Navajo detective Joe Leaphorn as he investigates the murder of a prominent Navajo trader. Leaphorn is assisted by his friend and former army officer Jim Chee and the Navajo woman Tom-Tom. The investigation leads them to uncover a conspiracy involving tribal politics crooked cops and the wealthy white community. The Fallen Man is a thrilling mystery that highlights the strength and resilience of the Navajo people.; 8vo; 294 pages; FSA . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
2009Best.-Nr. 25895London: Hodder & Stoughton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0340978244 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 15th Oct' 09 by author Matt Hilton on the title page; In this book Hilton challenges readers to rethink the ways they view anger and judgement. He argues that anger and judgement are not always helpful or productive and can lead to harmful consequences. Hilton offers practical advice on how to manage anger and judgement in a healthy way and encourages readers to think about the ways that their anger and judgement impact others.; 8vo; 310 pages; Signed by Author . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover books
2004Best.-Nr. 26255New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312331363 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; This book is about a young man who is trying to figure out what to do with his life. He is scared of money and is not sure if he is ready to be successful. He turns to his family and friends for advice but they all seem to have their own ideas about what he should do. He eventually decides to travel around the world and see what is out there.; 8vo; 305 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2003Best.-Nr. 26256New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312313225 . A Smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Night of the Dance tells the story of a group of teenagers who are forced to attend a dance at a mental hospital by their strict parents. The teens are unsure of what to expect but soon realize that the dance is much more than they could have imagined. The Night of the Dance is a unique and exciting story that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.; 8vo; 339 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1994Best.-Nr. 30993New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312075 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's debut novel; 8vo; 386 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1992Best.-Nr. 30867New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 067174643x . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Moscow Twilight is the first novel in the Moscow series. It follows the adventures of American expatriate Jack Ryan and his Russian friend and former KGB operative Anatoly Karpov as they try to foil a Russian plot to gain control of the world's oil supplies.; 8vo; 305 pages; FSA . Pocket Books hardcover
1995Best.-Nr. 26264New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679412069 . First edition/first printing in Good condition with cracked spine in Very Good dust-jacket with small chip to upper spine and light edgewear; In Absolute Truths Howatch explores the history of ideas from the ancient Greeks to the Enlightenment and considers how truth has been conceived and pursued. She examines the ways in which truth has been used to justify violence dictatorship and other atrocities and offers a provocative critique of the idea of truth as an absolute.Howatch demonstrates that the quest for truth is always bound up with the power dynamics of society and the ways in which individuals seek to control their environment. She argues that the pursuit of truth is not an objective process but is instead shaped by the interests and values of those who hold power. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas the philosophy of science and the use of truth in society.; 8vo; 559 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1990Best.-Nr. 26263New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039458886X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in Very Good lightly sunned dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Scandalous Risks author Susan Howatch offers a compelling and provocative exploration of the ways in which we take risks both big and small--from making decisions with our careers and our lives to taking risks with our love lives.Howatch takes readers on a journey through history art and literature exploring how risk has been at the heart of human experience. She discusses the ways that risk has shaped our world from the daring feats of explorers to the dangerous gambles of gamblers.Howatch provides readers with a unique understanding of the ways in which risk can be both empowering and dangerous and how it can be used to our advantage or to our detriment. Ultimately Scandalous Risks is a book about the power of risk and the ways in which we can use it to our advantage or to our peril.; 8vo; 385 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1993Best.-Nr. 29641New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0375410570 . A smart first American edition/first printing in about Fine condition with lightly cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket; is the story of a young girl Lily who moves to London with her parents to start a new life. Lily is excited to start her new school and make new friends but soon discovers that she is the only girl in her class.Lily is determined to make new friends and find her place in the world but she quickly learns that being the only girl in her class can be tough. She starts to feel like an outcast and is determined to find a way to fit in. Lily's search leads her to a burgeoning roller skating scene in London and she quickly becomes a star on the rink.Lily's dreams of being a high flyer are finally coming true but she soon discovers that the life of a professional roller skater is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. Lily must find a way to balance her career and her social life while also trying to navigate the complicated dynamics of her new school.The High Flyer is an inspiring; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1997Best.-Nr. 26265New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375401024 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with pages pulling away from boards and cracked spine in Very Good condition with light edgewear; The Wonder Worker is a book about a young girl who is trying to find her way in the world. She is trying to find her place in the world and figure out who she is. She is also trying to find her way in the world of magic.; 8vo; 529 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1998Best.-Nr. 31830New York: Bridge Publications. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1573181218 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this book L. Ron Hubbard provides readers with a fascinating look into the world of intelligence and its many failings. He takes a close look at the history of intelligence and its many failures from the ancient Egyptians to modern times. He discusses the many ways intelligence can go wrong from faulty analysis to false assumptions to downright deception. He also provides readers with a wealth of advice on how to avoid these mistakes and improve intelligence performance. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in intelligence or in learning how to improve it.; 8vo; FSA . Bridge Publications hardcover
1994Best.-Nr. 26266New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671867245 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Methods of Execution is a nonfiction book that discusses the various methods that have been used to execute criminals over the years. The author covers topics such as hanging firing squad lethal injection and the electric chair. This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in criminal justice history.; 8vo; 284 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1990Best.-Nr. 26267New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 044990461X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear and soiling; Picture Postcard is a story about a young girl named Kirsten who is traveling around the United States with her mother. Kirsten and her mother stop in many different towns and cities and Kirsten gets to experience a lot of different things. Kirsten also meets a lot of interesting people and learns a lot about the United States.; 8vo; 280 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover books
