Titles starting with G from The Albatross

London: Beazley, 1993. NEW condition, new from jobber copy, large softcover ( 81/2 x 11 inches) , short black penline on bottom/ o/w new. This is really a guide for someone planning a fairly large garden or a professional gardener. The book moves through all types of gardens--Japanese, classical, modern, cottage through various surfaces such as brick, stone, gravel, having pools, rockeries, bark, pools, lighting, and covers 1000 plants trees, climbers, ground cover, etc. It is very thorough for creating a... (more information)

Subjects: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General;

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San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.: Sierra Club Books, 2000. 1st printing, dj in mylar, near new copy, essays which are in part, spiritual, philosophical and procatical, attempt to foster in the reader a sense of creativity with the garden. It also has the reader thinking about stewardship of the earth, rather than ownership. It is an ideal; book for lthose of you who are trying to get off the millrace and return to some sort of sanity in a regular-paced world. Gardens are birds are the real joy of the outdoors an... (more information)

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Berlitz, 1990 in publishers shrinkwrap as new condition, , 3 audio cassettes, a study guide, reference cards for pocket or briefcase, this is a German language course for business people to get you started with basic business meetings in German. The principal areas covered are telephone, sales meetings, product presentations, business socializing in the German culture.. First Edition. Audio Cassettes. As New. Audio Cassette. ... (more information)

Subjects: FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General;

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San Francisco: Traveler's Tales, 2000 as NEW, unread copy, a collection of true stories of life on the water by many of the finest travel writers today. 272 pp. 26 stories. Includes additional readings at end of the volume.. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: NATURE / Rivers; SPORTS & RECREATION / Fishing; SPORTS & RECREATION / Kayaking;

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London, United Kingdom: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2004 New condition, in publisher's shrinkwrap, an adaptation of his novel turned into quite a pop-up book. This may also be the first novel by any writer ever to be turned into a pop-up as well. Paper engineering has gotten to be quite a thing these days and a collector can't miss with this one or for that matter, any Stephen King fan. Makes a great Christmas gift for the person who has everything. Could be a great stroy to read on Halloween night..... (more information)

Subjects: FICTION / General;

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London, United Kingdom: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2004 New condition, in publisher's shrinkwrap, an adaptation of his novel turned into quite a pop-up book. This may also be the first novel by any writer ever to be turned into a pop-up as well. Paper engineering has gotten to be quite a thing these days and a collector can't miss with this one or for that matter, any Stephen King fan. Makes a great Christmas gift for the person who has everything. Could be a great stroy to read on Halloween night..... (more information)

Subjects: FICTION / General;

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Springer-Verlag New York, Incorporated, 1997 1st printing, dj in mylar.New condition from jobber. Fischer has a special place in the world of glyphs-he has broken not one but two in his lifetime--rongorongo of Easter Island and the Phaistos disk of Crete. Index, 234 pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General;

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Lanham, MD, U.S.A.: Madison Books, Incorporated, 1984. fine+ copy, price-clipped dj in mylar, tales of an English vet traveling around the world and these are the stories of his adventures. Illus with some b/w photos.242 p.. ISBN: 0812827562. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Veterinarians, Zoos, Animals, Animal Stories,. ... (more information)

Subjects: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General;

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NJ: Hammond, 1979 Fine copy, leatherette binding with gold title. A world look at gold, the craziness it brought out in people and the politics associated with it in places such as South Africa. Well illustated with photos and other published woks from the period. Oversized, 223 pp.. First Edition. Leatherette. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: EDUCATION / History;

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NY: Aperture, , 1984 Trade edition, not the exhibit catalog. 4to, 191 pp. As new condition. Profusely illus. with near-original tone photographic reproductions taken from major collections in U.S. and Great Britain.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: PHOTOGRAPHY / General;

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London: Cassell, 1998 NEW condition copy, 1st ed large format, heavy wrappers (e.g. softcover book).. Covers the years 1880 to 1939. with great wit and style. A wonderfully illustrated book on travel that uses historical photos, artwork,drawings, maps, menus, etc. 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. has small black mark on top of pages. Oversize, not for international shipping.. First Thus. Pictorial Cover. New/Issued Without Jacket. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: TRAVEL / General;

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NY: Dolphin Doubleday, 1987. Inscribed and autographed copy, near new. Included are the slip for the autographing session, and the announcement from Round Table West about the session and various authors from 1987. Somewhat less glossy than other works on Grace Kelly--Spada is not going to smooth over all the bumps. Illus with photos. Index. 346 pp. . ISBN: 0385192991. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near New/Near New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Grace Kelly, Princess G... (more information)

Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General;

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Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2004 New condition, new from jobber, the history of George Washington and his idea of the Potomac river joing east and west as a new nation emerges. Along with Jeffereson, Washington wants the Potomac to act as an artery of commerce ensuring the future of the Union. extensive notes, index, 367 pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General; EDUCATION / History; HISTORY / General;

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Etobicoke, ON, Canada: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited, 1995. New copy from distributor, a fine work for the nautical/naval historian and buff alike of the 225 preserved historical ships in US ports. Fairly extensive background on each ship in the register, a photograph, further reading on nautical history, index. 311 pp. The author is the Director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum and therefore is a qualified voice here.. ISBN: 0471143847. First Edition, Later Printing. Soft Cover. New/Issued Withou... (more information)

Subjects: TRANSPORTATION / General; TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / General; TRAVEL / General;

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London: Bramley, 1998 HB, dj, NEW copy. Wonderfully illustrated history of sea battles of the British Navy in photos, art works. 25 battles are discussed and ilustrated by 25 experts in naval warfare and history, including david Lyon, Andrew Lambert, Brian lavery, Eric Grove et alia.Appendices, index. 256 pp.. Hard Cover. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / General;

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NY: McGraw, 1966 1st ed,The Great North Trail : America's Route of the Ages. HB, no jacket, endpapers are maps of trail from Texas north to Alaska that has been followed from the times of early man about 12000 years ago to the days of barbed wire and cattle. It is an interesting look at the history of man through the lens of a trail leading north.Notes, index. 383 pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine Cond/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: TRAVEL / General;

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NY: Free Press, 1995. As New copy, dj in mylar, this book examines how our culture of overindulgence in the home and school is undermining children's native morals. 286 pp. The author is the Director of the Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown University.. ISBN: 0029069351. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Moral Education, Morals, Child Rearing, Culture, Education, Overindulgence, Permissiveness,. ... (more information)

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Finland: Lademann, 1972 Near fine condition, price clipped jacket, a wealth of information on Greenland, the historical information still valid. Statistics change with time, Tremendous amount of illustration material. 240 pp There aren't all that many books on Greenland in English of recent vintage so this is still very useful.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine Cond/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... (more information)

Subjects: EDUCATION / History;

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San Francisco: Fog City Press, 2003. New condition, just arrived from jobber, issued without jacket, this is a wonderful book for the natural gardener. You learn which plants attract which animal, bird, butterfly, lizard, how to discourage some aminals like gophers, and half the book is divided into 6 national areas with recommendations for plants that attract local species. You can't miss with this book if you enjoy both flowers and animals of all kinds. about 7 x 11 inches, color illus, additional readi... (more information)

Subjects: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General;

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NY: Viking, 1965. 1st pringting presumed as nothing is indicated otherwise, fabulous book of nearly 1000 items illustrated in gravure and some line drawings for modern rifles. Very good detail photographs ideal for collectors and curators. The author was founder of the Arms & Armour Society, a weapons intructor and marksman, and has actually fired many of the guns illustrated. A book not to be missed . 9 x 12 inches, 134 pp of text and as many-though un=numbered-with photo illustrations of the weapon... (more information)

Subjects: EDUCATION / History; HISTORY / Military / General;

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