James, Preston E.; Martin, Geoffrey J.MareMagnum
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1981508 pages. An account of the successive images that scholars have developed concerning the arrangement of things on the face of the earth. Occasional illustrations in black and white. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
1984176 pages including index and 140 illustrations, 86 of which are full color plates. Readers will find a fascinating account of how people like themselves, over thousands of years, have expressed in pictures their hopes and dreams, their fears and fantasies, their beliefs, and what they thought was beautiful or noble, bitter or cruel. Light edgewear to dust jacket. Book as new. Book
1994202 pages including index plus black and white illustrations. When author retured in 1987 from 51 years association with the Victoria Times-Colonist she began writing a manuscript on arts development in Victoria. When she passed away in 1993 the manuscript was 80% complete. Includes author's memoirs of the arts in Victoria from the 1930s to the 1990s plus McIntosh's own research extending back to 1850. Light rubbing to covers. Some curl to covers. Unmarked. Some wrinkles to lower spine corner of back cover and spine. Book
1993249 pages including index. Designed for A Level and AS Level students, and provides a clear and simple text with an emphasis on exam technique and the known areas of difficulty and misunderstanding. Light wear. Unmarked. Binding solid. Nice copy. Book
1986323 pages. Focuses upon curriculum, teachers, ethnicity women and class, policy-making and legislation from the late nineteenth century to the present. Adds measurably to our understanding of the Canadian West. Very light wear. Moderate quantity of highlighting. Prior owner's name blacked out atop cover page. Attractive glossy wraps. Nice copy. Book
1989289 pages including index. An extensive revision of 'The Hand Made Object and Its Maker.' Concentrating upon the work of one man, woodworker and chairmaker Chester Cornett, Jones not only describes the tools and techniques employed by Cornett but also his aspirations and values. Unmarked. Light wear. Tight and unmarked. Very good copy. Book
1996504 pages including index. An attempt to capture some of the elements of leadership which are specific to the breadth of the field of leisure services, and to provide a starting (or continuation point) from which developing leaders may learn. Section I: The Foundation - Developing the Underlying Construct; Section II: Working With People: Essential Skills of Leadership. Section III: Synergy - Pulling it all together. Contents unmarked. Light wear to laminated boards with small opening at base of spine. Book
1983232 pages. Winner of the 1980 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts. The story of the illegitimate son of Antonio Samson, the major protagonist in Sionil Jose's novel, The Pretenders. Now grown-up, Pepe Samson escapes from his village of Cabugawan to live in Manila's sprawling slum - Tondo. The story of his journey from one swampland to another; also the story of thousands of young Filipinos who have finally found meaning in their lives. An affirmation of faith in the future as envisioned by the dedicated Filipino youth today. The last, in terms of chronology, of the author's five Rosales novels. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy. Book
1991261 pages with many black and white illustrations. A book of bible stories originally published in 1882 in Germany as a textbook for Protestant religion classes in elementary schools. By 1914 it had been reprinted 450 times. Stories cover the entire span of biblical history from Genesis to Revelation. Suggested memory verses at the end of the stories help reinforce the lesson. Written in English. Unmarked. Verry light wear. In attractively illustrated glossy white covers. Book
1992205 pages. Written in a clear and concise question and answer format which privides a detailed review of the different treatment possibilities that your dentis may propose to you, so you can more clearly understand the value of the full range of modern dental procedures - all intended to preserve the value of one of your truly priceless lifetime possessions - your happy, healthy smile. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
1990290 pages including index. Discusses several factors that contribute to plant stress, including: freezing and chill injury; drought stress; heat shock; salt stress; toxic metals. Examines the detection of plant stress by remote sensing devices. Light wear. Contents clean and bright. Prior owner's name upon front endpaper else unmarked. Book
1996362 pages. "The Northern Ontario we know has been changed and influenced in part by dynamic and vigorous women. This collection gives us the valuable historical account of those pioneering women and also provides a picture of the activities of contemporary women as they work for change." - Patrician Hennessy. Very light wear. Clean and unmarked. Some curling to covers. Nice copy in glossy covers. Book
1998221 pages including several black and white illustrations and index. Inscribed by author to former British Columbia Provincial Cabinet Ministers Dale Lovick and Jan Pullinger. Excellent unmarked copy with very light wear. A whimsical story of a newspaper family. Author worked for seven daily newspapers or wire services and with his wife Stella ran a public relations company and owned two community newspapers. Only a sense of humor carried Ron and his wife Sheila through the rough patches, and that same humor illuminates many a page of this book. Book
1994112 pages. Walks you through learning Chinese in 23 easy steps. Menu guide and sticky labels included. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Very nice copy. Book
1991327 pages including index. Dedicated to the student who wishes to explore the catering business or the experienced caterer who wants to improve an existing business. Will assist in the organizing, planning, directing and the controlling of a catering operation. Points out the basic problems caterers face on a daily basis to ultimately maximize profit. Moderate quantity of highlighting. Prior owner's name and details written inside front cover. Very light wear. Clean, tight and square. Nice copy in attractively illustrated boards. Book
1999139 pages. Hook surfer's attention. Write informative persuasive web text. Create dynamic personal and corporate web pages. Several light pencil markings. Very light wear. Clean. Excellent copy in attractive glossy covers. Book
1972150 pages including bibliography and index. Offers suggestions for a progressive yet practical course of classroom drama. Provides an invaluable source of ideas based upon author's day-to-day experience teaching the liveliest of all school subjects. Two inkstamps inside front cover else clean and unmarked with light wear. Very nice copy. Book
19908 page board book. The Bear Family; Mama, Papa and their cubs Posy, Ted and Baby Bear, search for the perfect house in which to live. Young children everywhere will delight inthis engaging story with a happy ending. Brightly coloured illustrations, easy to understand text and the fascinating 'see-through' effect will absorb a child's interest completely. From a series of similar books. Light wear. Unmarked. Circa 1990? Book
1988128 pages including index. In this handy volume a gardner of many years' experience provides all the information you need to exploit the full potential of your garden or allotment. He talks about the basic principles of compost making - what to put in the heap or bin, airing it, maintaining the correct moisture balance and temperature, the different methods, making the ideal bin - and the most effective ways to use your compost, preparing the soil, dealing with clay and weeds, planting and green manure. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
194371 pages including index. A guide-book to the future of a vast region awaiting development after the war. A study of the past, present and future of international co-operation in this region. Presents a high challenge to the people of Canada and the US, and their governments. Author was regional chairman of the National Resources Planning Board. Light soiling. Unmarked. Some yellowing. Includes three fold-out maps. Moderate wear to illustrated boards. Nice copy. Book
1992189 pages including index and bibliography. "One cannot truthfully tell the history of Matsqui and the surrounding area unless one takes careful account of the influence of the church on the lives of the people who pioneered and developed it." - from the Foreward. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Contents clean and unmarked. Light wear and soiling to illustrated covers. Very nice copy. Book
1982159 pages including index. By providing a glimpse behind the scenes, this book will give you an idea of what goes on in the world of auctions. Written by international experts. The last section is a 35 page survey of auction houses the world over. Book is clean, unmarked and shows very little wear. Light wear to dust jacket which bears closed two inch tear at top of back panel. Nice copy. Book
1991240 pages including index, notes, bibliography and black and white plates. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr for the defense in the first recorded murder trial in U.S. history, New York, 1800. Gift inscription inside front cover. Former price atop first leaf. Nice clean copy with light wear. Book
1986322 pages including index. An integrated, three-component German program aimed at students at the second-year college level. Seeks to develop all four language skills - reading, writing, comprehension and speaking - in a concrete cultural context. Focuses primarily on themes that stimulate conversation. Clean and unmarked. Very light wear. Bright glossy covers. Book
1985343 pages including references and glossary. Light soiling to fore-edge. Several tears and chips missing from dust jacket. An informative and up-to-date analysis of nuclear weapons, the devastating consequences of nuclear war, and the social, political, and technological dimensions of the nuclear arms race. Argues that the Reagan administration is basing its policies and plans, largely secret, on the assumption that nuclear wars can be fought and won, and that Amnerican society , as the winner, will survive. Book