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1990128 pages. In 1962 Benny Foster was serving his seventh term in the B.C. Penitentiary when the Canadian government decided to experiment in paroling addict inmates. It was a roller coaster ride of depressions and euphorias garnished with drug squad guzzlings and prison humour but Benny hung out to the end. Also provides two glimpses of life on B.C. coastal native reserves plus an insider's view of capital punishment. Unmarked copy with moderate wear. Author served in the Royal Canadian Navy in World War II. Book
réf. 1504970667.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1995Minor bumping to a couple of corners. Light shelfwear. DJ is protected in plastic sleeve. ; Combining ancient writings with modern archaological findings, a study of the seven ancient wonders of the world reconstructs the facts behind such subjects as the Egyptian Pyramids and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ; 10.0 X 7.1 X 1.2 inches; 244 pages
1995" An attractive account sets each of the seven wonders in their historical context, bringing together materials from ancient sources and the results of modern excavations to suggest why particular places and objects have been seen as the touchstone for human achievement.The authors combine ancient sources with the results of modern scholarship and excavations to recreate a vivid picture of the Seven Wonders. 178p. illus diagrams. bibliography. index. Book
1962Features: Unfair Tax Laws - you are probably paying more than your share, says Ross M. Robertson; Albania - where Stalin still rules - can this tiny, backward Communist nation continue to oppose Khrushchev's power?; People on the Way Up - Giancarlo Baghetti, Jane Powell Rosenthal, Mark Wilson (TV's top magician); The Grass Craze - lawn lovers by the millions have taken the greensward to heart - here's how to work wonders with your private pasture; The New Frontier Women - wives of White House insiders battle to keep up with the sophisticated, hectic life in the Capital, by Flora Lewis; We Waste a Million Kids a Year - can our schools bridge the gap? - part 2 of 3; Timeless Idaho - how this wildly beautiful state preserves a slow-paced, independent way of life; The Last Days of Sugar Ray - the rise and fall of America's flashiest titleholder, the boxer they said would never have money trouble. Uncommon full-page advertisement for Tea ('The Hot Refresher') features the Detroit Red Wings NHL Hockey Team with black and white images of Sid Abel, Gordie Howe, Terry Sawchuk, and others. Average wear. Tears to to some interior pages at fold, otherwise a sound copy. Book
réf. 49530266like new. unknown
réf. 1387610791.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1977124 pages. Features: Two-page ad for the Cadillac Seville Elegante; Dodge Challenger ad; Carte Blanche credit card ad features photos of Raymond J. Mulligan President of Liggett Group, Inc.), John C. Emery, Jr. (President of Emery Air Frieght, Corp.), Robert F. Weltzien (President of Timex Corp.), and Ken Dunsire, President of Carte Blanche Corp.; Two-page ad for the 1978 Buick Electra; Nice one-page color-photo ad for CIE fragrance features Candace Bergen; Fantastic two-page color spread of the line of 1978 Pontiac cars - Grand Prix, LeMans, Phoenix, Sunbird, Firebird and Bonneville; The Troubled World of Madison Square Garden President Mike Burke - beset by unhappy fans, languishing teams and the big threat in the Meadowlands; The War That Won't Go Away - after 19 months of devastation, Lebanon is still embattled - torn by alliances that extend far beyond its borders - with photo of Beirut street scene with destroyed buildings in background; Wonders of Irish Art - lustrous show opens this week at the Metropolitan Museum; The Imperial Court - has the Supreme Court usurped legislative powers reserved for the states?; Dave Ness is featured in a Vantage cigarette ad; Conversation with "Fingers" - Concert Pianist Eugene Istomin and his baseball theme for four hands; The Many Faces of a Brownstone - west side home is restored to its former grandeur; Sexy color-photo ad for "The Elancyl Method"; Tennis player Marty Riessen appears in tennis ad; Warm and Wild - color photos of fur coats; Beauty Photos - Irene Ramp, Merle Ann Taylor, Pat Hammond, Francine Dreir, Deborah Carroll, Lyn Christopher; English pie recipe; Whatever Happened to Xavier Rynne?; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
1993xix + 522 pages, foreword by Ellis Peters, appendix. eng
1821pp. xi, (1) [List of plates], 660. Illustrated with numerous engraved plates. Some plates printed on tissue like paper. Foxed. Early manuscript ownership of Thomas Corydon Moore, 1865 on frontis and some plates. XLib bookplate of Mt. St. Mary's College Library on front paste down. XLib stamp on title page. 12mo. 175 mm. Original worn and rubbed leather binding. Original leather spine label, loss on one corner. Head and tail of spine worn with some loss. S&S/AI 6473. First American Edition. Hardbound. Good. Ron bought before consign. AI BX 8
1919Dozens of great black and white photos. Features: Cover photo of the Prince of Wales presenting colours to Canadians; Conclusion of Chapter CCCIX - Wonders of Wireless in the War; Chapter CCCX - The Empire and the War - Progress of the Overseas Dominions and India, 1914-18; photo of Princess Patricia decorating Canadian colours and inspecting the P.P.C.L.I.; Great centerfold photo of Anzac Day in London, 25 April, 1919 - Australian Cavalry marching down Fleet St.; Photos of Officers of the Canadian 4th Division leaving Liverpool for the west; and more. Staples disintegrated. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
1919Cover portrait of Sir Robert S. Horne, K.C., M.P., Minister of Labour. Please note: does not include colur map. Includes final portion of the chapter entitled "The Demobilisation of the British Army", with photos. Centerfold photos of captured German booty, including a large cache of gas shells at Luttre, Belgium. Chapter CCCVIII - The Demobilisation and Resettlement of the War Workers, with photos. Chapter CCCIX - The Wonders of Wireless in the War, with photos. Above-average wear and soiling. Staples disintegrated. A worthy reference copy. Book
1914"The Wonders of Aircraft in the War Copiously Illustrated". Front cover photos of General Pau, one of France's most famous Commanders. Centerfold devoted to the Officers and Men of the Royal Flying Corps. Photos and illustrations include: types of german aeroplanes; Diagrammatic representation of a Zeppelin dropping a bomb on the ill-fated city of Antwerp; Bullet-proof cage of the Zeppelin Bomb-thrower; German anti-aircraft gun; Dusseldorf Zeppelin shed; Zeppelin 5 is brought down by the Russian cavalry; The 'Astra Torres'; Parisians observe a German aeroplane, the Taube, overhead; and more. Somewhat above-average wear. Front cover almost detached and bears 6" tear from left edge. Book
1989Features: Explorers Club members help select the "Seven Underwater Wonders of the World"; High Points of Climbing in the Alps; Nepal's Karnali Zone - Land without Rice; Mountains in Crisis - Man Vs. Nature; The cutting edge of low technology - pack animals; Galapagos Gourmets and Gourmands; A Benediction for Voyager 2. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
réf. ria9780813584485_inpHardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book begins with a simple question: why do so many Dominicans deny the African components of their DNA culture and history Seeking answers Milagros Ricourt uncovers a complex and often contradictory Dominican racial imaginary. hardcover
réf. A9780813584485Hardback. New. This book begins with a simple question: why do so many Dominicans deny the African components of their DNA culture and history Seeking answers Milagros Ricourt uncovers a complex and often contradictory Dominican racial imaginary. In doing so she also delivers an inspiring message on how multicultural communities might cooperate to disrupt the enduring power of white supremacy. hardcover
réf. ANAIS-0813584477Rutgers University Press. paperback. Good. 9.5X6.5X1.5. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Rutgers University Press paperback
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réf. SONG0813584477Rutgers University Press 2016-11-18. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good. 6.00x0.60x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Rutgers University Press paperback
réf. 0813584477.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2016réf. __0813584485Rutgers Univ Pr 2016. Hardcover. New. 187 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. Rutgers Univ Pr hardcover
réf. DADAX0813584477Rutgers University Press 2016-11-18. Illustrated. paperback. New. 6.00x0.60x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Rutgers University Press paperback
197848 pages. So many of us walk along the seashore unaware that we are surrounded by millions of small creatures hidden in the sand, under rocks or in masses of seaweed. The activities offered in this booklet will hopefully serve as guidelines for your exploration of the countless wonders along the seashore. The fragility of the environment makes it imperative that we develop the children's awareness of ecological factors and stress the importance of conservation. Many black and white illustrations and line drawings. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Book
