Authors starting with W from Astro Books

Fleuve Noir. From the back cover: "Les dragons vont-ils raver Krynn de la carte? D'urgence, une poignee de braves se reunissent sous le comandement de Tanis le Demi-elfe...". Mass Market Paperback. New. ... more information

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U.S.A.: Penguin, 2005. Synopsis: "Stone Barrington is bedeviled by a clever Texas con man in the 11th entry of the series starring the former cop/current lawyer. Billy Bob Barnstormer offers Stone $50,000 to represent him legally, although Billy Bob neglects to say for what. As a favor, Stone offers to let Billy Bob stay the night in his town house; Billy Bob returns the favor by murdering a prostitute and leaving her body in the townhouse. And that's only the beginning of Billy Bob's campaign....&quo... more information

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Lincolnwood, Illinois, U.S.A.: Contemporary Books, 1992. This book is unread. It is a wonderful collection of golfer stories that would be of interest to anyone who loves the sport. Some are not so great for those of us who do not follow the sport. Can anyone out there tell me what a caddie is supposed to do with a divot? And what is that anyways? . First Thus. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Lincolnwood, Illinois, U.S.A.: Contemporary Books, 1994. From the back cover: "nrings out of the locker room and onto the tee an engaging treasury of more than 200 of the greatest golf stories ever told - stories about tough lies, great putts, and amazing recoveries - from the game's greats: Ben Hogan, Nancy Lopez, Fuzzy Zoeller,...and others...this entertaining, intimate, and just plain funny book will take you onto some of the bestcourses alongside the greatest players in the world." Great read... more information

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Penguin Books Canada, Limited, 1994. This book shows some edgewear and light soiling on the edges. The corners are slightly worn and the last page has a small fold at the top. From the back cover: "Since Bobby Fisher retired in 1977 Americans have been searching for a successor. In this compelling memoir Fred Waitzkin describes how he helped his brilliantly gifted son Josh to become a leading contender. He brings vividly before us the down-and-out chess masters in New York ... more information

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U.S.A.: Silman-james Press, 1997. Former bookstore wrote in the price on front endpaper in ballpoint pen. This is the 2nd edition...revised and expanded. This is the complete guide to the ten all time best sitcomes as determined by a consensus of forty five top TV critics. Behind the scenes stories, anecdotes, storylines, credits, etc. etc.. Trade Paperback. As New/No Jacket as Published. ... more information

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U.S.A.: Daw. This is a lot of Hugh Walker's Magira series, volumes 1-3, They are all First Paperback editions The titles are Magira I: War-Gamers' World 1978 DAW No.314 ISBN #0-87997-416-8., -Magira II: Army of Darkness 1979 DAW No.323 ISBN #0-87997-438-9., -Magira III: Messengers of Darkness 1979 DAW No.332 ISBN #0-87997-452-4. The condition on Volumes 1 & 3 is Near Fine: Bright glossy covers, uncreased spines, guts are browning slightly, but no folds, rips or tears. Volume 2 is similar on the surfa... more information

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Toronto, ON, Canada: Sound And Vision Publishing, Limited, 1986. Beautiful shape with no spine creases and no writing in the book. The spine is slightly cocked and there is slight scuffing and rubbing of the front and back covers but nothing that would detract from the enjoyment of the book. The book is 198 pages illustrated with black and white photos. It includes a select discography and filmography. ...Bowie is one of the great charismatic entertainers of our time...his live performances have been se... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1998. A detailed look at one hundred of the most exotic locales in the Star Wars cosmos. Original illustrations by Brandon McKinney and Scott Kolins.This book is in lovely shape and looks like it has never been read. There are a couple of very mionr dings on the bottom edge - . in oversized illustrated wraps. There is a small price sticker from a former store on the back cover of the book. From the back cover: The ultimate resource to the Worlds of the Star Wars ... more information

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N.Y.: Golden Press, 1966. There are no stamps, marks or price tickets. The book has never been read. It is a small tpbk size. From the back cover" This is a comprehensive guide to the art and sport of sailing. It describes sailboats, rigging and equipment, explains the principles of wind and tides; and provides the basic information on deck seamanship and sailing techniques. Fully illustrated with diagrams and color photographs - many by the famed yachting photographer, Morris Rosenfeld." Sp... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1984. A lovely book with no spine creases. There is some shelf wear on the edges and the corners of the cover are dinged. No marks, no notes and no store stamps. This is a review of the Olympic games with results from every Olympic event since 1896. There are little anecdotes of what went on during the games, some famous love stories of competitors who met during the games, facts and statistics but well interspersed with anecdotes so that what may well have been a d... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1988. Very light wear and no creasing. There is a small bump/rub on the spine edge. There is very slight wear on the edges. This book is full of all kinds of information about the Olympics....it is fascinating reading with lots and lots of photos. If you are a trivia buff or a sports buff, this is a must-have book. There is no writing in it, no marks and no stickers of any kind.. Oversize Trade. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 2001. This is a new, unread copy. From the back cover: "I could never decide whether 'Mad Annie' was murdered because she was mad or because she was black. 'so begins Minette Walters' gripping, new story of one woman's twenty-year quest for justice - or is it for revenge?...". Mass Market Paperback. New. ... more information

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1999. From the back cover: "A few hours after a woman's broken body is washed up on a deserted shore, her traumatized infant daughter is discovered in a town twenty miles away, alone and abandoned. The police are puzzled. Why was Kate killed and Hannah allowed to live? Why weren't they together? More curiously, why had Kate gone out to sea when she was scared stiff of drowning?".... Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. ... more information

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London, United Kingdom: Macmillan U.K., 2002. This book is in beautiful,clean and square condition. It has never been carefully read and has only very minor spine creases. From the back cover: "Acid Row. The name the beleaguered inhabitants give to the place they live. A no-man's land of single mothers and fatherless children where angry, alienated teenagers control the streets...". Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. ... more information

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United Kingdom: Macmillan Pub Ltd, 1995. If this book has been read, it was done very very carefully. There is a price sticker on the back cover (small). About the story: "It was a slaughterhouse, the most horrific scene I have ever witnessed...Olive Martin is a dangerous woman. I advise you to be extremely wary in your dealings with her...". Mass Market Paperback. As New. ... more information

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East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Brava, 2004. This is a compilation of three stories. From the back cover: "Sizzling In Sydney >>>Sexy, macho Cameron Crane knows he needs San Francisco marketing guru Jennifer Talbot to take his Australian surf and boogie board business into the lucrative American market. No worries, mate. He’ll just seduce the little Sheila. It’s not the first time he’s used his considerable skills in bed to get what he wants. And no one’s ever complai... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2004. This book has been read very carefully. There is a slight amount of edge wear and the corners are very slightly bumped or worn. From the back cover: "Can't a guy look up a woman's skirt...without losing part of his anatomy? It isn't my fault the town librarian, aka Miss Alex Forrest, likes to perch on high heels and tall ladders for a guy's maximum viewing pleasure..." "In the town of Swiftcurrent, Oregon, things are heating ... more information

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U.S.A.: S. D. Warren Co., 1993. A truly lovely well illustrated book showing basic design and effects. . Oversize Trade. Very Good. 8.5 x 11". ... more information

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2002. This is the Pocket Junior edition of this Star Wars book. A lovely translation ofone of our beloved Star Wars stories.. It is a good clean, solid copy with no writing inside and no markings.. Mass Market Paperback. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ... more information

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