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1998réf. 26243New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684837765 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Killing Time is a novel about a woman who has been stuck in a dead-end job for years and is desperate for a change. She meets a man who seems to have everything and is willing to share it with her. However the more time she spends with him the more she realizes that he is a liar and a cheat.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 313 pages . Scribner hardcover books
1991réf. 26244New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193884 . A bright first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges and bumped corners in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; A mystery introducing Inspector Bill Slider ; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 266 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
1998réf. 25514New York: Avon. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975297 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled board edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Harts latest novel tells the story of the descendants of the Dead Yankees the military unit of Hessian mercenaries who fought for the British during the American Revolution.As the novel opens members of the Dead Yankees descendants are gathered in East Tennessee to commemorate their ancestor General James Wolfe who was killed in 1759 at the Battle of Quebec. While the gathering is meant to be a peaceful and healing event the descendants unresolved anger and grief over the losses and betrayals of the past continue to fester.As the descendants begin to unravel the mysteries of Wolfes life and death they are drawn into a complex and dangerous game of politics espionage and battles with French and American forces. Yankee Doodle Dead is a riveting historical mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 273 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover books
2002réf. 20201New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786710217 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with minor rubbing and edgewear. SIGNED with "Best Wishes" by author Elizabeth Hartmann directly on the front free endpaper; This is the story of two families the Martins and the Mundys who are faced with the devastating realities of a house fire. Hartmann's writing is evocative and heartbreaking as she tells the story of the families' struggle to rebuild and the ways in which the fire transforms their lives.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc. hardcover books
1992réf. 30262New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805012656 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with a one quarter inch 1/4" closed tear to upper front and minute closed tear to upper spine; When John Harvey's parents die he's sent to live with his grandparents in Off Minor a small town in upstate New York. John is used to big cities and the chaos of his family's life but he quickly finds himself at a loss in the quiet small town. John is determined to make friends but he's met with resistance from the locals. John must find a way to fit in and find his place in the world.; 8vo; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
1994réf. 33147New York: Atheneum. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0689121652 . First US edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Previous owner's initals written very small in the upper left corner of the ffep; The Tree of the Seventh Heaven is an exciting and descriptive tale of a young boy's journey to find his place in the world. The boy called Adam is sent away from the safety of his home to live with his grandfather in a faraway land. Adam is not sure what to expect but he is excited to begin his journey. Adam is quickly introduced to the customs and culture of the land he is living in and he finds himself at a loss for what to do with his time. One day while Adam is exploring the wilderness he comes across a tree with magical properties. Adam climbs the tree and finds himself in a beautiful land full of trees flowers and mountains. Adam is amazed by the beauty of this place and decides he wants to stay. Adam's grandfather is happy to have his grandson back and they spend the rest of their days exploring the Tree of the Seventh Heaven.; 8vo; 210 pages; FSA . Atheneum hardcover
1998réf. 40502London: Greenhill Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1853673366 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Here are the unpublished contemporary letters and diary entries of a Napoleonic officer containing detailed accounts of the battles and military campaigns of 1812 and 1814. A unique primary source describing the life and duties of an officer in the Napoleonic Wars; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; 272 pages; FSA . Greenhill Books hardcover
1988réf. 42896York Harper & Row 1988. 1988. Very Good-/Very Good front board has narrow scuffed area; Presents the people of 17th century America in the vividness and hardship of their everyday lives; 195 pages . York, Harper & Row, 1988, unknown
1990réf. 31732New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688052657 . A nice first edition/first printing in Near Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket with light shelf wear; is a suspenseful military thriller that follows the day-to-day lives of two brothers in the U.S. Army as they train to be officers.The book revolves around the relationship between the two brothers as they navigate the ups and downs of military life. The story is fast-paced and full of unexpected twists and turns.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
1993réf. 32331New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688103138 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and rubbing to front and rear panels; In the future a computer has become so intelligent that it can play chess at a level that surpasses that of any human. The computer is given the name Deep Blue and is pitted against world champion Garry Kasparov.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
1989réf. 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
1985réf. 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
1998réf. 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
1971réf. 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
1994réf. 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
1990réf. 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
2001réf. 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
1998réf. 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
1994réf. 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
1992réf. 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
2005réf. 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
1996réf. 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
1996réf. 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
2009réf. 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
2004réf. 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
