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1987168 pages. First 33 pages bilingual Russian/English, balance Russian. "Two hundred years have already gone by since Vuk Stefanovic Karadzic was born. The entire world has joined us in celebrating this anniversary in 1987. The Belgrade Television has filmed one of the most ambitious biographical history series in the thirty years of its existence. Here we have the monograph VUK, TELEVISION, PHOTOS, which was created at the same time the Vuk Karadzic series was being made. This is not documentary material from Vuk's time. It is Vuk in our time - a feat worthy of Vuk and his teachings." - from introduction. Moderate wear. Small circular mark on page 165, else unmarked. Very good copy in glossy black covers. Book
1977225 pages. Unmarked. Average wear. Includes useful reference and other material. Solid copy. Book
1965Approx. 25 pages. Contents divided into the following sections: Repairs with Green Edge Materials and Vulc-Cement L5; Repairs with Sheet Material; Endless Joints; Conveyor Belt Cleats; Liquid Neoprene for Conveyor Belts; Tools; Infra Drying Hood; Double Acting Roller; Belt Tightening Clamps, Buffing Motors. Average wear. Unmarked. One inch tear to top edge of front cover. One inch opening at base of cover fold. Book
1983360 pages including index. An annotated bibliography of left wing novels about the lives of working people during the 20th century. Includes some collections of poetry, drama and short stories as well as a smattering of non-fictional material such as oral and life histories. Includes over 3,000 titles originally in some 50 languages by circa 1,500 authors from over 90 countries. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Solid copy. Book
1974796 pages. Written in German. Abundantly illustrated with black and white photographs. Includes two detailed maps stored in pocket inside back board. "Dieses Buch sollte ein Werk unseres hochverdienten Heimatfreundes Josef PreuBler werden. Es kam nicht dazu. Der Tod riB dieson besten Kenner unsurer Heimat and Bewahrer ihrer werte viel zu fruh aus unserer Mitte. Bis zur Halfte des 18. Jahrhunderts war die "Geschichte" fertiggestellt. Doch die Vielen LebensauBerungen unserer Stadt auf allen Gebieten der Kultur, Wirtschaft und Kunst blieben ungeschrieben. Wie aber wuBte er unsere Heimat gerade aus dieser Sicht in unzahliegn Vortragen, Beitragen, besonders fur die Reichenberger Zeitun und in Buchern vollendet darzustellen! Auch das Reichenberger archiv verdankt ihm eine Sammlung wertvollster Unterlagen, die er durch sein Ansehen in einem groBen BekanntenKreis und durch einen jahrelangen, umfangreichen Briefwechsel gewinnen konnte. So war reiches Material vorhanden, das nun fur den ganzen Inhalt des Buches verwendet werden konnte. Ohne seine bemuhungen hatte es nicht geschrieben werden konnen. So gesehen ist es in den Grundlagen auch sein Werk." - from Author's Foreward. Blue cloth boards decorated with partially worn gilt lettering and graphic. Front hinge open. Bit of writing upon front endpaper and reverse side of one map, else generally clean and unmarked. Contents partially yellowed. Average wear to book. Dust jacket heavily worn. Remains a useful copy. Book
1999261 pages. Contains a selection of 14 new case histories based on material supplied by practising psychiatric professionals. Diagnoses follow the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). This copy has been around the block and bears some highlighting but remains a solid working copy. Book
1967264 pages including index. Deals directly with idea sources and possibilities for artistic expression. Intended for all students who wish to discover where the raw idea material for art comes from. As such, this is a book of search and inquiry. Offers the student a series of suggestions that are aimed at stimulating his/her artistic eye and challenging his/her awareness. Black and white illustrations throughout. Some markings. Above average wear. Some soiling. Remains a worthy working copy. Book
1970281 pages including index and black and white plates. The dramatic story of the many searches organised to find Sir John Franklin from 1848 until 1859. Contains some hitherto unpublished material. Usual library markings. Good working copy. Book
197663 pages including bibliography and black and white illustrations. Text provides a commentary on the cultural and political forces which shape both the process of urbanization and its influence on the utilization of resources. A massive 40"x58" wall map (stored in sleeve) plays a mutually supportive role by providing background information, documenting the dynamic urbanization process, and presenting an analysis of relevant material. Together they provide an interesting collection of information concerning urban growth and its impact in the Strait of Georgia Region. Moderate wear to book. Map in excellent condition. Nice copy of this excellent and now historical reference. Book
1981138 pages including references. Author's signature and warm inscription to his friend, Harry Walker, upon title page. Signed letter, dated 1976, from author to Harry Walker, laid in. Presents hitherto unknown material and personalities in B.C.'s 19th century period from 1859 to 1900. Presents a broader picture than the distorted view many have of the Movement's place in our history. Review stapled to table of contents. Moisure exposure has produced some waviness to pages and covers. Average wear. Some markings. Author was one of the main founders of The Greater Victoria Association on Alcoholism in 1966. A special copy. Book
1961310 pages including bibliography and index. Will aid those interested in the practical art of horology. Intended to serve as a course of study, as a means of reference, and as a textbook or working manual to be used in the school, at the bench, or in the library. Completely revised to include new material on automatic watches, shock-proof watches, and other recent developments in watchmaking. Features a handsome set of handsome illustrations in full colour showing exploded views of alarm and self-winding watches. Rubber stamp upon front endpaper else book clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Some foxing to top edge. Average wear to price-clipped dust jacket which is missing some chips and is partly sunned at top of front panel. Solid copy. Book
1996128 pages. "You don't need loads of experience, expensive lumber, or fancy tools to make attractive furniture for your home - just a few 2x4 boards and stock lumber will do to make furniture as good as anything custom-made." - from dust jacket. For each finished project, there are complete material lists, numbered illustrations, full-color photos, and easy directions any beginner can follow. Clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Excellent copy. Book
1972Reprint of the 1916 first edition. 224 pages. The Lusitania Massacre is one of the great landmarks in history, not alone in American history but in human history, because it ensured German defeat in the World War. Chapters include: Should passenger vessels carry war material?; English orders to fight submarines; The German warning; The American warning; The Cunard Company's warning; American Ruling (not law) on foreign armed merchant vessels; Was the Lusitania armed?; The Manifest of the Lusitania; Who is responsible?; View of the English, Austrians and Germans; The official English investigation; and more. Black and white illustrations. Some markings. Front free endpaper removed. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. Front hinge secured with librarian's tape. Spine leaning moderately. Remains a decent working copy. Book
1986371 pages. Consists of personal commentary, together with other written material: Senate Sub-Committee documents; correspondence; background articles and research documents. Black and white illustrations. Contents clean and unmarked. Average wear externally with sticker removal mark atop front cover. Solid copy. Book
1986160 pages. Gives you everything you need - material selections, tool recommendations, detailed cutting lists - to guarantee professional-looking furniture, whether this is your first or your 101st woodworking project. Clean, bright and unmarked with faintest wear. Excellent copy. Book
1976189 pages. Name stroked out upon half-title page else clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Sound working copy. Book
1989378 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. A review of these increasingly important materials by international authorities. A valuable reference for research workers in both university and industrial laboratories. Clean, tight and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
1994256 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white illustrations. "The author's first hand account is one of continous activity with great detail on all the actions fought and sinkings which occured. This is truly an historic book supported by maps, photographs and extensive data with a full index. There is much anecdotal material including an interview with the German submarine commander who sank the Barham and is now a resident of Canada." - from dust jacket. Book practically as new. Dust jacket in beautiful condition and now in archival-grade Brodart protective cover. Its spine is a different shade of green than that of the front and back panels. We do not know if this is by design or the result of sunning. Gift quality. Excellent copy. Book
1993109 pages. "Tracing is the systematic tracking of firearms and explosives from manufacturer to purchaser (and/or possessor) for the purpose of aiding law enforcement officials in identifying suspects involved in criminal violations, establishing stolen status, and proving ownership... This publication is designed to assist law enforcement officials in preparing trace requests and determining whether or not firearms or explosives can be traced. Further, additional material relating to firearms and explosives identification is included as a reference guide." - from introduction. Contents include: Firearms tracing procedures; preparation of request forms; NLETS request; TELEX request; Fax machine; Reference directory of firearms; Firearms terminology; Explosives tracing procedures; Commercial explosives identification; Explosives manufacturers, Explosive products, and date shift codes; Explosives terminology; Military explosives identification; Pre/Post-blast detonation. Illustrated. Underlining to introduction else contents clean and unmarked. Average wear externally with sticker residue to upper corner of front cover. Binding sound. Good working copy. Book
1965203 pages. "Designed specifically for the instruction and use of analysts undertaking established or new oceanographic chemical analyses under operational conditions for the first time. Basic working instructions are given in fullest detail. Brief notes on the chemistry involved are included but only where this knowledge can contribute materially to the speed and efficiency of the operator." - from Preface. Clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Excellent copy. Book
1986309 pages including index and bibliography. Presented by the dyers of Ontario to those who share their appreciation of the plant world and join in their commitment to its conservation. Compiled from classic and contemporary books on plant dyeing, it is a pictorial catalogue of more than three hundred dye plants which grow or can be cultivated in the province or in regions with similar climates. The first section explains the dye project and its structures, together with material on plant gathering, plant identification and the plants themselves. The second section presents useful information on preparing the plants and fibres for the dyeing process. The experienced dyer will find unfamiliar plant sources for the dye pot; the inexperienced dyer will also find a review of mordanting and dyeing procedures. Represents one element of a fibre exhibition entitled Spectrum '86 - Natural Dyes, Natural Fibres", organized by the Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild of Richimond Hill, Ontario. The exhibition and this catalogue arose in response to a call for special fibre events to celebrate the first biennial meeting of the Handweavers Guild of America to be held outside the United States, in Toronto in July, 1986. This catalogue represents the culmination of two years of research, experimentation and documentation - a cooperative effort on the parts of guilds and individuals, dyers and artists, from all parts of Ontario. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
197673 pages. This work "Emerged from work done to make the domestic rooms in the British Columbia Provincial Museum's Modern History display more historically accurate." - from Introduction. Average wear. Usual library markings. Stapled binding. Solid working copy. (Location: Reference Collection) Book
1962Features/Photos: Brunei released from rebel hands - and aspects of the hunt for the leaders of the rebellion; Mr. Chester Bowles; Stalactites as a tool material for the Australopithecines; and more. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Quality copy. Magazine
1968251 pages. Index of names. Bibliography. Maps. "Almost 50 years after the event, the Alliled intervention in Russia following the Bolshevik seizure of power in 1917 remains a conroversial issue. For that reason, and because so much government documentary material has remained inaccessible, it has been badly neglected by professional historians... Provides a wealth of completely new material... The obscure beginnings of the intervention, November 1917 to August 1918, are thoroughly explained, and the role of Japan and Czechoslovakia Corps in the military strategy of the Allies is examined." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. Front hinge open. Reading copy only. Book
1941312 pages. Index. "Covers all aspects of war gas. The history of the subject is covered as are the men behind the story, the various classifications of gases according to their composition and physiological effects, tables, figures, statistics, and all other pertinent material. The author has kept in mind the practical military applications of the gases as well as protection against them - he reveals a thorough understanding of the whole subject, its past history and future possibilities." - from dust jacket. Formerly of the U.S. Air Force Library at Fort Bragg, N.C. Usual library markings. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Book mildly musty with above-average wear. Binding sound. A worthy copy of this fascinating reference. Book
