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1989réf. 30956New York: Random House. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394578260 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with edgewear soiling and discoloration; In Journey author James A. Michener takes the reader on a sweeping journey across the United States. From the frozen tundra of Alaska to the scorching deserts of the Southwest Michener introduces the reader to the people cultures and landscapes of the country. Along the way he tells the story of a nation in flux from the arrival of the Europeans to the rise of the automobile. Journey is a masterpiece of American writing a vividly descriptive portrayal of a country in transition.; 8vo; 244 pages; FSA . Random House hardcover
1987réf. 42339New York: Grove Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0802100155 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with soiling and edgewear. There is a small red spot located on the book's bottom edge approximately one inch from the fore edge; assuming a remainder mark but uncertain due to the mark's unusual placement; Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller tells his life story with humor passion and candor. Beginning with his childhood and continuing through his life and career telling of both sucesses and failures Miller gives colorful portraits of those people who touched his life such as Marilyn Monroe Orson Wells Lucky Luciano Clark Gable Tennessee Williams John F. Kennedy Mikhail Gorbachev and many more; Remainder; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 614 pages; FSA . Grove Press hardcover
2001réf. 26372New York And London: W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393041832 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Bush Dyslexicon is a book about the president of the United States George W. Bush and his dyslexia. It is written by Mark Crispin Miller a journalist and author who has been critical of the president's policies.; 8vo; 290 pages . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover books
1999réf. 26373New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688155014 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Hillary Rodham Clinton tells her story in her own words recounting her experiences as a young woman striving to achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer first lady of Arkansas and first female senator from New York. She describes her pivotal role in the history of the United States from her work on the Watergate investigation and presidency to her role in the development of the Clinton Foundation and her work on behalf of women and children.; 8vo; 435 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
1991réf. 31992Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316577510 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In this gripping psychological thriller a young mother is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to use her remaining time on earth to make amends to the people she's wronged. Working from her home she contacts each of her former acquaintances one by one to offer her apology and attempt to atone for her sins. With each conversation the young mother becomes more and more ill until the day she dies and her apologies are finally accepted.This beautifully written novel is both heartwarming and chilling as the young mother's illness gradually takes away her ability to make decisions for herself. Readers will be captivated by her story and her interactions with her former friends and will be left pondering the consequences of our own actions.; 8vo; 391 pages; FSA . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1991réf. 32306Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316577510 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped corners in alike dust-jacket with small closed tear to upper front corner and light edgewear; When her mother dies thirteen-year-old Anna feels like she has lost her only link to the past. Enter her mother's stand-in a woman who Anna learns existed before Anna was born. Anna soon learns that her stand-in is a powerful being who has a lot to teach her about life and death. Anna must choose whether to stay with the living or the dead and in the end she must choose herself.The Stand-In is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking story about choices and the consequences of our actions. It is a story about family loss and the power of love.; 8vo; 391 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1994réf. 33189New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Dust-jacket 's laminate lifting in spots. This book is unread; When the town of Sharon is hit with a devastating tornado the only thing the small town can do is band together and hope for the best. With no communication and no way to get help the community must rely on each other for survival. With no resources and no way to leave the town the people of Sharon must make do with what they have.As the days go on the town begins to fall apart. Food is scarce and the lack of medical attention is putting the residents' health at risk. The community must come together to find ways to trade goods and supplies and to find a way to get the help they need. They must also find a way to keep the peace in a town that is quickly becoming desperate.David Morrell has written a heartwarming story of community hope and survival in the face of adversity. Desperate Measures is a story that will leave readers feeling inspired and grateful for the people in their lives.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
1994réf. 33188New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The novel tells the story of Jack a financial planner who is struggling with his own personal demons and his best friend and business partner Dan who is struggling with the aftermath of a personal tragedy. As the two men try to pick up the pieces of their lives they are forced to take desperate measures in order to stay afloat.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
1998réf. 33187New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446519634 . First edition/first printing in unread about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Double Image is a gripping mystery that takes the reader on a journey to the dark side of the human psyche. A woman is found dead in a secluded area of a park with no visible injuries. Immediately the police are suspicious as the woman's death does not fit the profile of a typical homicide.As the detective working the case you need to find out who killed this woman and why. The deeper you dig the more disturbing and twisted the truth becomes. You soon realize that this woman was not just any victim - she was a victim of the double image the cruel and twisted illusion that we all live in.This book will leave you questioning everything you know about yourself and the world around you. It is a compelling and chilling mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
1996réf. 33183New York: Warner. Very Good- in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446519626 . First edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with bumped upper right corner in Near Fine price clipped dust-jacket; In this book Morrell explores the nature of denial conveying the ways in which it can manifest in both personal and professional lives. He discusses the various ways in which denial can be harmful both to the individual and to the larger community. Ultimately Morrell urges readers to overcome denial in order to achieve greater clarity and understanding.; 8vo; FSA . Warner hardcover
1987réf. 25735New York: E. P. Dutton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525245065 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Very Good dust-jacket with light sunning. SIGNED and inscribed by author David Morrell; A gripping atmospheric and ghost story set in the days of sail.The League of Night and Fog is a haunting and atmospheric story set in the days of sail. It tells the story of a group of sailors who are caught in a storm at sea and the terrifying things that happen to them. The sailors are surrounded by a darkness that seems to come from the sea itself and they are quickly lost in the storm. But the darkness is not the only thing that is terrifying about this storm. There are also the ghosts of the sailors who have died in this storm and they are coming for them. The sailors are able to fight off the ghosts but they are not able to escape the storm. As they are buffeted by the waves they find themselves wondering what kind of fate awaits them. is a haunting and atmospheric story set in the days of sail. It tells the story of a group of sailors who are caught in a storm at sea and the; 8vo; 400 pages; Signed by Author . E. P. Dutton hardcover books
1987réf. 32495New York: Villard Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394549716 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; After being wrongly imprisoned for six years CIA operative Tom Bishop is released and immediately reinstated into the agency. He must quickly get back to work as the Russians are planning their biggest spy ring in years. Bishop assembles a team of specialists to stop the Russians but they all have their own agendas and secrets. The only thing they all have in common is that they need to find the mole before it's too late.; 8vo; FSA . Villard Books hardcover
1981réf. 30647New York: Crown Publishers Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0517544873 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxed top edge in alike price-clipped dust-jacket with light edgewear and chipping; Death Beam is a dark thrilling novel about a young boy who discovers he has the power to kill. With the help of a wise mentor he must use his power to save the world from an evil force.; 8vo; 408 pages; FSA . Crown Publishers, Inc. hardcover
1980réf. 41082Annapolis MD: Naval Institute Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. Hardcover. 0870210963 . An edition in Very Good condition with an owner's name label on front end paper and fading around the rubbed board edges in an alike dust-jacket with edgewear ; A survivor's story; 8vo; 290 pages; FSA . Naval Institute Press hardcover
1997réf. 26374New York: Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296622X . A Near Fine first edition/first printing with foxing to top of pageblock in Fine dust-jacket; In Both Ends of the Night Muller tells the story of two families who share a Thanksgiving dinner that will change their lives forever. One family is hoping for a joyful reunion while the other family is preparing for a funeral. The dinner is a turning point for both families and the story follows their paths as they each deal with the aftermath.; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
1996réf. 25742New York: Mysterious Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966211 . A Very Good first edition/first printing in Fine dust-jacket. Book shows some rubbing and soiling as well as foxing to top of pageblock; The Broken Promise Land is a riveting novel about a family who struggles to survive in a world torn by war. The family is forced to leave their home in Germany and flee to America only to find themselves struggling to survive in a new and terrifying land. They must find ways to make a life for themselves and their children while also trying to hold onto the remnants of their broken promise.; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
1991réf. 45793New York Tokyo Sweden and Milan: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964189 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Marcia Muller directly on the title page; is the story of a family at the end of their rope. The father a successful journalist is struggling with a terminal illness and the mother is trying to keep the family afloat while also caring for her young son. The family moves from city to city looking for a place that is both affordable and where their son can receive the best possible education. When they finally settle in a small town in upstate New York they find themselves at the mercy of the local community and their own struggles.Where Echoes Live is a story of family hardship and hope. The father is dying the mother is struggling to make ends meet and their only son is struggling in school. They find themselves in a small town in upstate New York but are quickly at the mercy of the community. The town is closed off to the outside world there is no shopping and the only job available is at the local paper mill. The family is forced to adapt to their new surroundings and; A Sharon McCone Mystery; 8vo; 326 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1998réf. 26375New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966505 . A Fine first edition/first printing with small bump to bottom of spine. In alike dust-jacket; Most people think of sleep as a time to relax and recharge but for Marcia Muller it's a time of unrest. She can't stop thinking about the people she's left behind the missed opportunities and the regrets. One night after a long day at the office she takes a break to stare out the window at the city below. Suddenly she sees a man walking down the street his head down. She can't take her eyes off of him and she realizes that she's been watching him for hours. As she watches he disappears into a building. Marcia can't shake the feeling that she knows him but she can't remember where she's seen him before. She decides to track him down and after a few frustrating attempts she finally catches up to him. He's in a holding cell waiting to be processed for deportation. She introduces herself and tells him her story and soon they're talking. She learns that he's from; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1987réf. 26376New York: New American Library. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0453005373 . A Very Good first edition/first printing showing edgewear and rubbing as well as foxing to top of pageblock. In Near Fine dust-jacket; tells the story of the Caldwell family in the years leading up to and following the Civil War.The Caldwells are a close-knit family who are forced to grapple with the challenges of life during the years leading up to and following the Civil War. The book follows the family as they navigate the difficult times including the death of the patriarch the displacement of their community and the turmoil of the war. Despite the challenges the Caldwells are able to maintain their sense of togetherness and protect their loved ones. The book is ultimately a story of resilience and the power of family.; 8vo . New American Library hardcover
1989réf. 26377New York: New American Library. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0453006329 . A Very Good first edition/first printing showing some yellowing to pages and rubbing of book. Top of pageblock has some foxing. In Near Fine dust-jacket; In this novel Murphy tells the story of a pack of temple dogs who live on a remote island in the Pacific. The dogs have been abandoned by their previous owner and must find new ways to survive in a hostile environment. The dogs rely on their strength intelligence and memory to survive.The Temple Dogs is a story of friendship adventure and determination. It is a heartwarming tale of how one group of animals can help guide another to success.; 8vo . New American Library hardcover
1972réf. 41058Washington D.C.: Self Published. Good with no dust jacket. 1972. Softcover. White with black lettering; Roster of members who have 2 years of active membership and outstanding accomplishemnts in preserving our Military Heritage; 12mo; 174 pages . Self Published paperback books
2000réf. 33385New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 039914594x . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; When the power goes out in the small town of Swannanoa North Carolina everyone is left in the dark. The only light comes from the moon and the stars and soon the townspeople start to go crazy. They start to kill each other and there's nobody to stop them.The only thing that can stop the madness is if the power comes back on. But even if it does the townspeople will never be the same. They will all be changed by the experience and they will never be the same again.; 8vo; 435 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1997réf. 26378New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031215223X . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing slight bumping to spine; Janet Neel's A Timely Death is a novel about the last days of an elderly woman who is dying in a hospice. The woman is surrounded by her family and friends who are all trying to make her as comfortable as possible. The novel follows the various people in the woman's life as they all come to terms with her impending death.; 8vo . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
2005réf. 26381New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312349238 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; This is the story of the passengers on the Great Eastern Railway who travel from London to Edinburgh. They must contend with the weather the railway company and each other in order to make it to their destination.; 8vo . Minotaur Books hardcover books
1999réf. 26382New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312205988 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket with slight bumping to top of spine; Janet Neel's debut novel To Die For is a harrowing page-turning thriller that takes readers on an exhilarating ride deep into the heart of the criminal underworld.When FBI agent Michael O'Reilly is called in to investigate a series of murders that seem to be related to a heroin trafficking ring he has his work cut out for him. But as he digs deeper into the case he quickly realizes that the stakes are much higher than he could have ever imagined.With the help of his partner Hannah O'Reilly begins to piece together the intricate story of a group of ruthless criminals who are willing to do anything to make a fortune including murder.As the investigation unfolds O'Reilly finds himself up against the deadliest criminals he's ever met and he has to fight to stay alive. If he fails it could mean the end of the drug war and the death of many innocent people.; 8vo . St. Martin's Press hardcover books