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Very Good. No Jacket. Book A lovely find for the discerning bibliophile: this 2nd printing clocks in at a hefty 466 pages, a proper doorstopper for your shelves! While the front flyleaves have begun their quiet rebellion from the text block, the rest of the binding still holds the line. Some light cover wear and a bit of soiling give it that seasoned patina only time can bestow, think of it as a dust jackets version of a distinguished grey streak. Reference #23022305.01.12 for cataloging ...
Near Fine. No Jacket. Book. Inscribed by Author(s) Who says MBAs are just for boardrooms and business cards? MBA at 16: A Teenagers Guide to Business by Subroto Bagchi (2012, Penguin Books India) is a delightful crash course in entrepreneurship and management, written with young minds, and young moguls, in mind. At just 157 pages, this near fine copy offers up solid life and business lessons, minus the dry case studies and spreadsheet fatigue. Think of it as a pocket-sized mentor for curious ...
Good. Book. Signed by Author(s) Sprinkled with charm and signed with flairThiebaud Selects Thiebaud: A Forty-Year Survey from Private Collections (1996, Crocker Art Museum) is a delectable collectors piece for any aficionado of American Pop Art. Curated by the maestro himself, this 56-page softcover exhibition catalog takes a stroll through Wayne Thiebaud's four-decade artistic journey, handpicking works from private collections that span his savory still-lifes, luminous landscapes, and ...
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: History Cooks
Date published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780972039109ISBN:0972039104
Description: Fine. No Jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Feast your eyes, bibliophiles, on a true kitchen table rarity! We've got a fine copy of Mary Gunderson's 2002 first edition, The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark: Recipes for an Expedition. This isn't just any association copy; it's signed by the author herself! With its delightful deckle edge and 166 pages of culinary adventure, this copy is sure to be a cherished shelfmark in your burgeoning curated collection. Why collect pre-loved tomes? Because each ... Read More
Description: Good. No Jacket. Book For the collector of modern catechetical classics or the seeker of well-loved theological tomes, The Teaching of Christ: A Catholic Catechism for Adults (Our Sunday Visitor, 1983, 2nd edition) offers a faithful, field-tested guide to Catholic doctrine in a format built for study, discussion, and reflection. Edited by theological heavyweights Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Ronald and Thomas Lawler, this catechism became a staple in adult formation programs across the U.S., ... Read More
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780671700966ISBN:0671700960
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book Step into the world of American political drama with In the Arena: A Memoir of Victory, Defeat, and Renewal by none other than Richard Nixon (Simon & Schuster, 1990). This hardcover first edition is in near-fine condition, presenting a rare glimpse into the psyche of the only U.S. president to ever resign from office. Nixon's memoir isn't just about politic, sits about personal and national redemption, an honest and often gripping look at his public life, the ... Read More
Edition: 2nd Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780195066272ISBN:0195066278
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. Book The Unfinished Journey: America Since World War II by William H. Chafe (Oxford University Press, 1991, second edition) is a must-have for any collector of modern American history. This fourth printing softcover edition is in near-fine condition, showing only a minor crease to the bottom front corner of the cover, an honest sign of its previous life on a well-used bookshelf. With 537 pages of carefully researched and engaging narrative, Chafes work takes readers on an ... Read More
Description: Good. No Jacket. Book M. Ageyev's Novel with Cocaine (Perennial Library, 1985) is one of those books that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned. This iconic work, first published in 1934 in the Soviet Union, dives into the psyche of a young man caught in the throes of addiction and disillusionment. A masterpiece of Russian literary introspection, the novel unfolds through the fragmented thoughts of a character whose life spirals under the influence of both narcotics and ... Read More
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. Book Heres a collectible with bite: The Lords of Poverty: The Power, Prestige, and Corruption of the International Aid Business by Graham Hancock, a sharp and provocative debut that pulled back the curtain on the international aid industry when it first hit shelves in 1989. This very good, softcover first edition, first printing (234 pages) offers a no-holds-barred exposé that shook readers with its fearless critique of how aid can sometimes become entangled with ... Read More
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Date published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780738560199ISBN:0738560197
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. Book Dive into the intriguing world of military corrections with United States Disciplinary Barracks (Images of America) by Peter J. Grande, a visual journey through one of Americas most infamous military prisons. Published in 2009 by Arcadia Publishing, this near fine softcover edition offers 127 pages brimming with rare photographs and captivating stories that illuminate the history, architecture, and daily life inside the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth. ... Read More
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: United States Department of Defense
Date published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780160777974ISBN:0160777976
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. Book Unlock a pivotal part of U.S. military history with The History of the U.S. Army Battle Command Training Program, 1986-2003 by Dr. Priscilla Offenhauer and Dr. David L. Osbourne. Published by the U.S. Department of Defense in 2007, this near-fine softcover edition provides an in-depth look at one of the most influential military training programs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. With 186 pages of expert analysis, the book dives into the evolution, operations ... Read More
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Garden City Publishing Company
Date published: 1937
Description: Good. No Jacket. Book For the discerning collector of music history or literary biographies, Wagner as Man and Artist by Ernest Newman hits all the right notes. Published in 1937 by Garden City Publishing Company, this vintage hardcover explores the life and legacy of the endlessly controversial, and endlessly fascinatingRichard Wagner. Newman, one of the 20th century's foremost music critics, dives deep into the personal psyche and professional genius of the legendary composer, striking a ... Read More
