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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
2002472 pages. "Children are dying of malnutrition due to a severe drought in Western Zambia as an urgent plea goes out to Robertson Lucas for medical aid and food. However, bureaucratic red tape, diplomatic corruption and greed stand in the way to help bringing relief. In order to protect their evil empire, local politicians and greedy businessmen will do anything to prevent relief from reaching the poor, including getting rid of Lucas. Can Robertson overcome these obstacles to deliver disaster relief despite the attempts on his life?" - from back cover. Very light wear. Clean and unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
1964186 pages including index. Illustrated by Robin Jacques. The exciting story of Marco Polo's thirteenth-century odyssey across the world's most mysterious continent - based on his own journals. Unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket with moisture marking to back panel and average wear. A sound copy. Book
1994110 pages including index. Through interviews with women who have lived with violent men - husbands, fathers of their children, sweethearts - and through the women's own works, we learn about such relationships. They began as do many marriages and love affairs - in an atmosphere of romance. Only over time did the extreme violence surface. Intended for younger readers. Usual library markings. Light wear. Remains a nice clean copy. Book
1979127 pages. Dolly, Tammy, Emmylou, Linda, Tanya, Jeannie, Crystal, Loretta. It takes a tremendous amount of drive and willpower for a woman to make it in country music. This book is a small tribute to those who have tried, and those who have succeeded. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy. Please note: Dolly Parton poster not included. Book
198288 pages. An all-new and unique portfolio of original woodburning patterns from Walnut Hollow Farm. Step-by-step instructions. Over 50 beautiful, all new designs featuring many large patterns and new techniques. Price sticker remnant atop front cover else clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
1994187 pages including notes and index. "Concerned and committed parents, teachers, students, and administrators will be heartened to hear the stories and voices of all in The Dreamkeepers who struggle to realize the dreams of African American children and communities." - Harvard Educational Review. Unmarked. Very light wear. Small ink mark on top edge of text. Excellent copy. Book
1988175 pages including index and bibliography. Now you can paint art that reflects the influence of your faith! Combines step-by-step instructions with art history to introduce you to the genre of religious oil painting. Also includes: the elements of painting; materials, techniques, and specific exercises for drawing and painting; themes of religious art. Abundantly illustrated in black and white plus 18 beautuful color plates. Unmarked. Very light wear. Small chip from head of spine. Attractively illustrated glossy covers. Excellent copy. Book