Authors starting with A from Christals Bookstore

DAY OF ATONEMENTDAY OF ATONEMENT is about marriage and friendship, Jews and Gentiles, seduction and betrayal. Above all, it is about temptation. This is a wonderfully mature novel, at once witty and somber, by a distinguished writer. This book is used with very slight dustjacket wear, otherwise in excellent condition. There are no markings, writing or highlighting. There is a remainder mark. ... more information

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BEAR HUNTING WITH THE POLITBUROA Gritty First-Hand Account of Russia's Young Entrepreneurs--and Why Soviet-Style Capitalism Can't WorkFor nearly three years, A. Craig Copetas lived and worked alongside the newest generation of Russian revolutionaries, the young Soviet entrepreneurs shaped by Gorbachev and the policies of perestroika. But as the Soviet Union teetered on the brink of a political abyss, the prospects for democracy, and a capitalist economy, seemed to dim. In Bear Hunting with the Politburo, Co... more information

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A FORTUNE AT YOUR FEETHow You Can Get Rich, Stay Rich and Enjoy Being Rich with Creative Real EstateA.D., as he is affectionately known to his friends and business associates, has developed a unique approach to real estate that has proved infallible through inflation, recession, energy crisis, and dollar devaluation. Starting with his last $100.00, he made his first million within 18 months while in a wheelchair as a result of war injuries. He was involved in the construction of the first condominiums in Fl... more information

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EVERYONE COMES TO ELAINE'SForty Years ofMovie Stars, All-Stars,Literary Lions,Financial Scions,Top Cops, Politicians,and Power Brokers at the Legendary Hot SpotYou know the name--you've heard of the people--and now the doors to Elaine's, New York City's famed night spot, are finally open. And no one, not even Elaine herself, is standing guard at the door.Elaine Kaufman's creation certainly came from humble beginnings. Forty years ago the now legendary restaurant on Eighty-eighth Street and Second Avenue was... more information

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The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge contains essential information used in training and guiding pilots. This revised handbook suggest methods on how to use: (a) Flight Information Publications; (b) data in Aircraft Flight Manual and Pilot's Operating Handbook; and (c) basic instruments essential for airplane attitude control.Except for Federal Aviation Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, those subject areas in which an applicant for private pilot certification may be tested are covered in th... more information

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THE FC& A 2003 YEARBOOKGood news--you can eat as much of this as your body can handle and add absolutely no calories to your diet! What's more, your body needs it to function as its peak.12 foods that clean and flush out your arteries.This delicious, vitamin-packed fruit is proven to relieve arthritis pain even better than aspirin, ibuprofen, and other drugs--with NO stomach upset or other side effects. Flatten a bulging belly and strengthen stomach muscles--while strengthening your back.How young do you wa... more information

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MUSIC FOR TORCHINGIn Music For Torching, the controversial author of The End of Alice lays bare the foundations of marriage and family life at the end of the century. Flash-frozen in the anxious culture of a suburban subdivision, Paul and Elaine have two boys and a beautiful home, yet they find themselves thoroughly, inexplicably stuck. Obsessed with "making things good again," they spin the quiet terrors of family life into a fantastical fre... more information

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THE WORLD OF THE OLD TESTAMENT"The World of the Old Testament is a comprehensive introduction to the Old Testament, in both its literary and its historical aspects. The authors draw on the full spectrum of scholarly opinion throughout, and the material is handled judiciously and fairly. This is an excellent balanced treatment of the Old Testament and can be highly recommended...""This detailed han... more information

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AAA BARRIER-FREE TRAVELLAS VEGASAAA accessibility criteria were developed by AAA and CAA travel leaders, tourism professionals, national and local disability organizations.AAA's Barrier-Free Travel series of books is the only comprehensive travel guide with detailed information about accessibility features:Hotels, Motels and Restaurants AAA-Rated PropertiesNew and Expanded Accessibility Ratings Things to See and DoRecreational Activities Maj... more information

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AAA GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S GOLF COURSES "EVERY GOLFER SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF THIS COMPREHENSIVE, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED COMPENDIUM."-- Descriptions of over 2500 golf courses across Britain and Ireland-- Details for visitors, green fees, leisure facilities and much more-- 16 page location atlas-- A recommended hotel for each course-- Index of driving ranges... more information

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AAA BARRIER-FREE TRAVELHAWAIIAAA accessibility criteria were developed by AAA and CAA travel leaders, tourism professions, national and local disability organizationsAAA's Barrier-Free Travel series of books is the only comprehensive travel guide with detailed information about accessibility features:Hotels, Motels and Restaurants AAA-Rated PropertiesNew and Expanded Accessibility Ratings Things to See and DoRecreational Activities Ma... more information

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WOMAN'S ODYSSEY JOURNALS 1976 - 1992Politics and passion are spiked with humor and searching in this compelling tale of a modern woman's journey to mid-life. From shooting deer in texas to shooting pictures in the Himalayas, from boyfriends to babies, from hitchhiking alone in Guatemala to traveling with the Clintons on the pre-election Texas bus tour, Aaker observes and analyses her world with unexpected candor and insight... more information

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PRISONER'S OF HATE THE COGNITIVE BASIS OF ANGER, HOSTILITY AND VIOLENCEWorld-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Aaron T. Beck has always been at the forefront of cognitive therapy research, his approach being the most rapidly growing psychotherapy today. Now, in his most important work to date, the Father of Cognitive Therapy presents a revolutionary look at destructive behavior--from domestic abuse to genocide to war--and provides a solid ... more information

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BOYHOOD, GROWING UP MALE A MULTICULTURAL ANTHOLOGYThis collection takes us back to our beginnings as men when gender roles were established and patterns of behavior set."Childhood memory is constantly changing, as we search our pasts for clues we need to make sense of our lives. The contributors to this book sift through their own pasts, and return with nostalgia, pain, deep insight and, most of all, hope.""Masculinity is a myth which is perpetuated at the... more information

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GOODBYE DEAR, I'LL BE BACK IN A YEARis a story of young love and dreams and of the ravages of time, distance and war on those dreams. In the 1940's women believed in Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After. Ginny Fairfax is a romantic. The first time she sees blond, blue eyed Jack Andrews, she silently says "Hubba! Hubba!" He is the man she wants in her rose-covered cottage. By 1940, Roosevelt had instituted a peacetime draft where the men were to serve for only one year. Jack believes that, as the song say... more information

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MOTHER WIT 365 MEDITATIONS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMENAlthough the daily readings in this book can be read in a short period of time, they will provide the reader "food for thought" that will last much longer. Each devotion suggests that the reader begin with a scripture passage. Meditations uplift the spirit to give the reader a positive way to begin or end the day. The brevity of the selections enable women to f... more information

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ON THE LINE AMERICAN FAMILIES AND THE STRUGGLE TO MAKE ENDS MEET"It's a compelling experience, reading these stories of struggle and defeat and juxtaposing them with the lives of the mega-rich--so many galaxies away in the same country.""Almost half of the nation's children live in officially defined poverty or near-poverty. Putting a human face on this and other statistics, the authors present a disturbing and provocative composite portrait of 10 families struggli... more information

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THE DOLLMAKER'S DAUGHTERSFianna is not your usual fifteen-year-old. You can find her most nights at Goblin Market, a dark and misty club where teenage would-be vampires come to play. Like her peers, Fianna dresses in theme-appropriate black. But unlike anyone else, she always carries an old baby doll, its body chained to a leather cuff and cloaked in black lace, its vacant eyes staring sightlessly out of a cracked ceramic head. Fianna is a lively fixture on the scene--until the night she is found sprawled o... more information

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CALL IT CONSPIRACYThis book is used, but in excellent condition. There are no markings, writing or highlighting. Also, this book is autographed by the author, Larry Abraham. ... more information

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CRESCENTThirty-nine-year-old Sirine, never married, lives with a devoted uncle and an adoring dog named King Babar in the Persian-and Arab-American community of Los Angeles known as Irangeles. She works as a chef in a Lebanese restaurant, her passions aroused only by cooking-until an unbearably handsome Arabic literature professor starts dropping by for a little home cooking. Falling in love with Hanif brings Sirine's whole heart to a boil--stirring up memories of her parents and quest... more information

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