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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
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
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
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
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
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
2003réf. 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
1995réf. 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
1990réf. 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
1993réf. 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
1997réf. 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
1994réf. 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
1990réf. 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
1998réf. 41445Baton Rouge: Louiana State University. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. Price sticker on front end paper. Blue dust-jacket with white lettering has minor shelf wear; Contains seven essays which offer a survey of the most crucial concerns and developments in southern rural life since 1945. A Portrait those of the south who stayed and worked the land lived in the agricultural areas and did not migrate to the ci; 8vo; 202 pages . Louiana State University hardcover
2006réf. 26012London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007212097 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; The Mentor is a story about a man named Jackson who is trying to find his place in the world. He finds himself in a difficult situation where he is being forced to move from one place to another. Jackson is then given the opportunity to be a mentor to a young man named Theo. Theo is a bright young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jackson is able to help Theo find his place in the world and help him find his identity.; 8vo; 391 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
2000réf. 26275New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312848838 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Bearing Witness tells the story of the Holocaust from the perspectives of the survivors and witnesses. The book offers a unique and powerful perspective on the Holocaust and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the events that transpired.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 316 pages . Forge hardcover
1992réf. 26276New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525934561 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In this novel the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of three people who are all impacted by death in different ways. In the first chapter the reader is introduced to Lina who is struggling to come to terms with her mother's death. Lina is a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world and figure out what she wants to do with her life. In the second chapter the reader is introduced to Alex who is struggling to come to terms with his father's death. Alex is a young man who is trying to find his place in the world and figure out what he wants to do with his life. In the third and final chapter the reader is introduced to John who is coping with the death of his wife. John is a retired man who is trying to find his place in the world and figure out what he wants to do with his life.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 308 pages . Dutton hardcover
1995réf. 26277New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525937439 . A loverly first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket; Due Diligence is a book that explains the importance of due diligence when investing. It covers topics such as risk management financial analysis and legal considerations. The book is written for people who are new to the investment world or who want to improve their investment skills.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 326 pages . Dutton hardcover
1994réf. 26278New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525937420 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket; This book tells the story of a young man Michael A. Kahn who is trying to make a name for himself in the world of professional basketball. He has lofty dreams of becoming a superstar and winning a championship. However Michael's ambitions are met with obstacles at every turn. He must overcome the challenges of being a young player on a team with veteran players deal with the personal demons that haunt him and try to stay focused on his goals.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 309 pages . Dutton hardcover
1997réf. 26279New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525941886 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Sheer Gall Michael A. Kahn takes the reader on a breathless journey from the sublime to the ridiculous from the sublime to the sublime. Over the course of his dizzying kaleidoscopic pages Kahn explores the phenomenology of intoxication the psychology of addiction and the physiology of pleasure. He delves into the history of intoxication and addiction from ancient civilizations to modern cities and examines the ways that intoxication has been used as a social lubricant a means of escape and a tool of domination. Kahn also looks at the ways that intoxication has been used to create art to connect with others and to explore the bounds of the possible. In Sheer Gall Kahn provides us with a unique and exhilarating exploration of the ways that intoxication can transport us to new and unimaginable places.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 308 pages . Dutton hardcover
2002réf. 26280New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765302187 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Trophy Widow is a compelling moving and ultimately triumphant story of a woman who learns to stand up for herself and find the courage to start over.Jenna is a trophy widow the wife of a professional golfer who was killed in a car accident. Jenna is struggling to keep up the appearance of a normal life while she mourns the loss of her husband and tries to raise their two young children. When Jenna's brother-in-law suggests she take a vacation to Italy to get away from it all she jumps at the chance.Jenna is shocked when she arrives in Italy and discovers that her brother-in-law has arranged for her to stay in his villa. Jenna is reluctant to leave the privacy of her brother-in-law's home but she gradually comes to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the villa.While Jenna is in Italy she meets Antonio a charming Italian man who is also a wid; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 397 pages . Forge hardcover
1989réf. 26281New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671707582 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Kaplan's The War of the Raven is a gripping fast-paced novel that tells the story of a young girl's journey to save her kingdom from an invasion by the undead. Told in alternating perspectives the story follows the young princess as she sets out on a journey to find allies and learn the ways of war from the best generals in the land. Along the way she must outwit her enemies fight off the undead and find a way to stop the invasion before it's too late.; 8vo; 383 pages . Simon and Schuster hardcover
1999réf. 26282New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 034542624x . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Hart's War is a riveting fast-paced novel about a U.S. Army captain Hart and his battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Hart is a leader and a warrior and he is determined to protect his men and defeat the Taliban. This is a powerful story about the cost of war and the courage and determination of the people who fight it.; 8vo; 490 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
1997réf. 26283New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345386310 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; John Katzenbach's gripping debut novel is the story of a young woman Quinn who is released from a coma after a near-fatal car accident. Quinn's journey to recovery and her re-entry into the world is a story of both physical and emotional healing. But as she rebuilds her life Quinn must confront the emotional and psychological scars of the accident - and the secrets she and her friends keep from each other.State of Mind is a story of hope resilience and the power of friendship. It captures the excitement and terror of adolescence the mystery of life and the fragility of love. With its powerful characters and gripping story State of Mind is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost and wondered what might have been.; 8vo; 409 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover
2002réf. 26284New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345426266 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Raymond is a brilliant analyst who has been passed over for a promotion several times. One day he's given an assignment that could change his career. He must study a company and figure out why it's failing. Raymond starts to understand the company's culture and the problems it's facing. He comes up with a plan to save the company and is promoted as a result.; 8vo; 424 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover