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Hanover, NH, U.S.A.: Middlebury College Press, 1994. First Printing of the First Edition. A collection of essays exploring multiculturalism and its many varied voices, of people and groups who refuse to merge into America's 'melting pot' society but instead insist on maintaining and enhancing each's separate identity, with much commentary on what it means to be black, latino, Jewish, etc. as minorities amidst a majority culture. Hardcover with dust jacket, 373pp., book shows tiny remainders dot to bottom ... more information

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New York: Bantam Books, 1981. Interactive juvenile novel involving a haunted house and how one explores it. Softcover, illustrations, 120pp., book shows general wear with some chipping to edges. Reading copy.. ISBN: 0-553-20961-2. Later Printing. Soft Cover. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Literature, Juvenile Novels, Fiction, Children. ... more information

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New York: Bantam Books, 1987. Juvenile sci-fi horror novel involving a space vampire from a distant planet - the reader being cornered by him and having to find solutions. Softcover, illustrations, 118pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy.. ISBN: 0-553-26723-X. Soft Cover. Good-. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Juvenile Fantasy Novels. ... more information

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New York: David McKay Company, 1968. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A close and sometimes humorous analysis of the modern changes in relationships between men and women, analysing attitudes, beliefs, and behavior, the chaos and conflicts, responding to hundreds of questions posed about these developments, offering solutions and ideas, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendices, reference notes, indexed, 553pp., boards show some light spotting. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased ... more information

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Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1957. Novel about a London nurse taking up her career in the wilds of South Africa. Hardcover with dust jacket, 315pp. A very nice copy.. BCE. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, Fiction, South Africa, Nurses, Nursing, London. ... more information

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Philadelphia: J.B. Lipppincot, 1957. A romantic novel vividly portraying life in 1950s South Africa and the experiences of a woman with a love correspondence with a game warden there - and finally travelling there to meet and (she hopes) marry him. Hardcover with dust jacket, 315pp., d.j. shows light edgewear and several very small tears.. Former Owner Bookplate. BCE. Hard Cover. Near Fine/good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, South Africa, Wildlife, Romance. ... more information

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Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1955. A novel of strong emotional conflict set in South Africa. Hardcover with dust jacket, 278pp, d.j. bright with some edgewear and several very small tears.. Former Owner Bookplate. BCE. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, South Africa, Apartheid, Marijuana, Dagga, Pot. ... more information

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Berlin: Verlag C. V. Engelhard, 1943. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Published during the Nazi era, a scholarly study of the German peasantry in the East, their history of population movement and settlement in new regions, conflict encountered, their achievements, etc. German text throughout. Hardcover, bibliography, 152pp., boards lettering clean, binding mosly firm with some tape-reinforcment along binding, interior pagination clean and bright throughout. Very rare.. First Edition. Hard Cover. V... more information

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Alexandria: Time-Life Books, 1987. Another great volume in this beautifully illustrated series on the earth sciences and nature, this volume studying the world's forests, their unique tree etc. species and complicated ecosystems, the various views of scientists and environmentalists on forest fires, the impact of logging, ideas related to tree farming, much more. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-8094-4344-9. Second Printing (Revised). Ha... more information

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Alexandria: Time-Life Books, 1987. Another great volume in this beautifully illustrated series on the earth sciences and nature, this volume studying the world's deserts and the nature of desertification, the inter-relationship of sere landscapes and their formation with climate changes, the unique plant, animal species, and ecosystems found in these forbidding landscapes, much more. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-8094-4512-3. Third Pr... more information

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New York: Vintage Books : Random House, 1990. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A feminist survey - or 'guerrilla scholarship' - of culture, literature, and history, from ancient times to recent, addressing the gender and sexual undertones or underpinnings to many of the most famous - or obscure but still important - personalities and works of literature, arguing that much of it constituted a pagan battleground between male and female, form and chaos, civilization and demonic nature. Softcove... more information

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New York: Villard Books, 1991. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A useful handbook for women approaching or beyond menopause, packed with fitness, grooming, health, and beauty tips and facts, informing women how to remain sexy and happy, how to deal with hot flashes and weight gain, medications and treatments, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, sources, indexed, 293pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare.. IS... more information

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New York: Penguin Books, 1987. A collection of short stories capturing the loneliness, passion, joy, pignancy, and humor of human experience as reflected in relationships between men and women, sexuality, and the interplay of emotions and needs between the genders. Wraps, 189pp., one vertical crease to cover. A nice copy overall.. ISBN: 0-14-007557-7. Later Printing. Wraps. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Fiction, Short Stories, Love, Romance, Men, Women, Gender Issues, Couples, Relatio... more information

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Detroit: Harlo Press, 1978. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by author. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A short fictional work in the form of a 'dream' devoted to those who work ti improve conditions of children, the elderly, the sick, and the handicapped. Softcover, 30pp. A nice copy. Very rare.. Signed and Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Fiction, Short Stories, Philanthrophy, Compassion, Children. ... more information

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Waco: Word Books, 1978. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A close study of John, challenging often held preconceived ideas and showing a Jesus utterly real and human whilst also beyond human control and manipulation, fulfilling the deepest of hopes and longongs while also disappointing some expectations. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains study guide, bibliography, 190pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-8499-0101-4. Former Owner... more information

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Waco: Word Books, Publisher, 1975. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A study of the life and times of the Apostle Paul, analysing the sixteen chapters of Romans from the Bible, dividing each into small units for thoughtful consideration, enabling Biblical students to understand the intent, purpose, and excitement of the Book of Romans. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains charts, notes, study discussion guide, 198pp., a few pages show lightly pencilled underlinings. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly... more information

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New York: Newsweek Books, 1974. A broad, interesting survey of the tumultous and 'optimistic' nineteenth century, identifying the main trends, events, personalities, developments, conflicts, and other happenings which collectively brought into being the form of the succeeding centuries. Large-format hardcover with dust jacket, contains maps, illustrations, indexed, 159p., boards show external spotting. Jacket neatly encased inside an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare in this edition.. ISBN: 0-88... more information

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Portland: Oregon Historical Society Press, 1993. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. The informative, fascinating personal journals kept by Joel Palmer, a pioneer crossing to the Oregon Country in 1845, originally published in 1847 and providing a landmark guide to the land beyond the Rockies, describing the landscapes, the Indians encountered, the ascent of Mount Hood, the discovery of the Barlow route, much more. With a publisher release on this title laid-in. Softcover, contains maps, Chino... more information

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New York: Free Press, 1992. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The illuminating story of America's increasing role in the Persian Gulf region of the Middle East, the political and military involvements and challenges, the impact of this on international relations throughout the world, the reactions of individual nations there and nearby, the first war against Iraq, much more, as well as providing a good discussion of the responsibilities, tasks, and costs of 'governorship' there. Hardcover with dust jac... more information

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New York: American Mercury, 1937. This issue with articles by Albert Jay Nock, John Thomason, Gordon Carroll, Alan Devoe, Dixon Wecter, Della Lutes, Fletcher Pratt, and many others. The famous, mostly conservative publication created by the inimitable H. L. Mencken, with many prominent authors presenting essays and articles analyzing society, culture, politics, current history and events, developments in Europe and elsewhere around the world, philosophy, reviews of authors, books, and literature, much more... more information

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