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Westport, CT: Associated Booksellers. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1958. Hardcover. A Very Good+ edition, little edge wear with and foxing to the top page edge in a Good, little chipped dustjacket; Aphrodisiacs: from legend to prescription, a study of aphrodisiacs throughout the ages, with sections on suitable food, glandular extracts, hormone stimulation and rejuvenation by Alan Hull Walton.; B & W Illustrations; 267 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. 0375412840 . Edition in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket; A personal account of the making of a scientist from James D. Watson, who shared the Nobel Prize for having revealed the structure of DNA. Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists and also addresses the role and needs of science at large universities; 8vo; 341 pages; TBC .

Boston New York: Houghton and Mifflin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0618125205 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally Fine dust-jacket, minor traces of edge-wear; The second volume and continuation of her autobiography in letters, following the 2000 publication of Africa in my Blood. According to her, this includes the years of her greatest triumphs, her deepest tragedies, as well as her most important discoveries about chimpanzee behavior, including the dark finding that they wage war and commit murder, just as human do; 8vo; xiv, 418 pages .

Raton/Pensacola/Orlando/Miami/Jacksonville: University Press of Florida. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0813014646 . A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, edges little rubbed and faded; Bioarchaeology of Native American adaptation in the Spanish Borderlands is a groundbreaking book that provides a broad overview of the archaeology of Native American adaptation in the region. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different topic: 1) Prehistoric Adaptation in the Borderlands; 2) Archaic Adaptation in the Borderlands; 3) Historic Adaptation in the Borderlands; and 4) Contemporary Adaptation in the Borderlands. Each Part is divided into six chapters, each covering a different topic. The book is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the archaeology of Native American adaptation in the Borderlands region.; 8vo; 232 pages .

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. 2003. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition, SIGNED by the author, Robert Bateman. A wonderful scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Exceptionally illustrated with more than 220 never-before-published Bateman paintings plus numerous studies and sketches created especially for this book. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability; 4to; Signed by Author .

New York, Evanston And London: Harper & Row, Publishers. Very Good in Good dust jacket. c1970. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with sunning and minor wear to edges in Good, scuffed and edge-worn dust-jacket; Expounds on the human body, to make us more familiar with it, and its mysteries; 8vo; 799 pages .

Munchen: Christian Kaiser. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1867/1868. Second Edition. Hardcover. A near fine to fine copy of this remarkable work consisting of 400 colored plates showing flowering plants from the Alpine region with the plant names given both in German and in Latin, the bindings are in excellent condition (showing only light rubbing at the spine ends and board corners and some cracks and splits to some of the hinges) and the front board illustrations and spine lettering and illustration of each volume in brilliant gilt (with only mild oxidation to a couple of the volumes). Each volume shows some foxing to the edges of its closed page block and the illustrations show only occasional bits of foxing. This is the first edition with all four hundred images. Comes in its RARE original dust jacket, with some small wear and small tears where the the front and rear panels join their respective spine panels -- otherwise with such jackets showing only minor wear and minor… Read More

New York London: North-South Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 073581063X . A most attractive first printing of the first edition in As New condition in equally unblemished dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Jane Goodall directly on the title page; Dr. White worked his magic on critically ill children. But his treatment methods, while often successful, were most unusual, and one day he was banned from the hospital. Everyone missed him, and his patients were suffering. It took an unexpected tragedy and a miraculous cure to restore Dr. White to the patients he loved. -from the dust-jacket, based on actual events at a London hospital; Color Illustrations; 4to; [32] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. [1992]. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0881849057 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike edgeworn dust-jacket; Dr. Stephen C. Joseph's book, Dragon Within the Gates: The Once and Future AIDS Epidemic, is an important work that provides readers with an in-depth look at the current AIDS pandemic and the strategies and solutions that need to be implemented to prevent its future spread. Dr. Joseph offers readers a comprehensive overview of the disease, its causes, and the various methods that have been developed to treat it, as well as the challenges that still face those working to prevent its spread. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in AIDS research and understanding the current state of the pandemic.; 8vo; 272 pages .

Boston: Little, Brown and Company. As New in As New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316069906 . First edition/first printing in unread As New condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Jonathan Safran Foer directly on the title page; "The everyday horrors of factory farming are evoked so vividly, and the case against the people who run the system is presented so convincingly, that anyone who, after reading Foer's book, continues to consume the industry's products must be without a heart, or impervious to reason, or both." (Nobel Prize laureate J. M. Coetzee, author of The Lives of Animals ; 8vo; Signed by Author .

Chicago, IL, and London: The University of Chicago Press. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. c1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0226872297 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with minor soiling to page edges in Very Good- dust-jacket with edgewear and chipping. Illustrated with 59 line drawings and 38 photographs; In this scholarly study Walter shows how the unique geographical and biological situation of Falco eleonorae, i.e. Eleonora's Falcon, makes the species' health an important indicator of environmental decay. He concentrates on the species' intraspecific behavior and ecology--such as the falcons' aggressive actions, hunting strategies, and response to fluctuating environmental conditions--and investigates their evolutionary past ; Wildlife Behavior and Ecology; B&W Photographs and Illustrations; 8vo; [i-vi] vii-ix [x] xi-xiii [xiv], 410 pages; FSA .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394400593 . First edition/first printing, sunning mainly along spine and edges, else Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with closed tear to front panel. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; This is a guidebook that covers the different fruits and berries that are most commonly grown in the home garden. The book includes information on how to plant, grow, harvest, and prepare these fruits and berries for eating. There are also tips on how to use them in recipes.; Drawings; 8vo ; FSA .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375412832 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, signed and inscribed by James D. Watson directly on the title page; This memoir picks up where Watson's book The Double Helix finishes - in 1953 just after the announcement of the discovery of the structure of DNA, an historic achievement that won both Watson and Francis Crick the Nobel Prize. Watson's diary-like entries show him adjusting to his new-found fame, experimenting with the role of RNA in biology and falling in love. Included are copies of hand-written letters from Russian theoretician George Gamow; 8vo; xxx, 259, [45] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375406298 . A Fine first printing of the first edition that has a tiny tear on the bottom of the spine edge in an unblemished dust-jacket; In The Genome War, Shreeve tells the story of Craig Venter, one of the most celebrated and controversial scientists of our time. Venter is best known for his work on sequencing the human genome, a project that has led to a better understanding of human genetic traits and has the potential to cure many diseases.The Genome War is an engrossing story of obsession and ambition, of dogged determination and breathtaking scientific achievement. It is also the story of how Venter and his team attempted to use their knowledge of the human genome to defend the world against a deadly new virus.; 8vo; 403 pages .

St. Louis: The C. V. Mosby Company. Near Fine. 1942. 3rd Edition. Hardcover. Thrid edition in Near Fine condition, little edge-wear, previous owner's stamp to the front endpaper; is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants and their pharmacology. The book begins with an overview of plant life and their medicinal properties, followed by a detailed account of the pharmacology of each plant. The book is divided into five sections: general principles of pharmacology, plant-drug interactions, herbal remedies, therapeutic plants, and monographs. It is an ideal reference for students, health professionals, and the general public interested in the medicinal properties of plants.This book is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants and their pharmacology. The book begins with an overview of plant life and their medicinal properties, followed by detailed account of the pharmacology of each plant. The book is divided into five sections: general principles of pharmacology, plant-drug… Read More

Berkeley And Los Angeles: University of California Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1969. Hardcover. Edition in Near Fine condition with rubbing to the edgew in a Very Good clipped dust-jacket with edgewear; John Wilkins is an important figure in the history of mathematics and natural philosophy. He was the first person to propose a system of philosophical mathematics, and he is also credited with the first published description of a reflecting telescope. Barbara J. Shapiroprovides a comprehensive biography of Wilkins, exploring his life and work in depth. This biography is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science and mathematics.; 8vo; 333 pages; FSA .

New York: The Heritage Press. Near Fine. 1957. Cloth. Edition in Near Fine condition with some bumped corners and light soiling ; The Journal of Researches Into the Natural History & Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R. N. is a work that was written by Charles Darwin. The book covers his travels in South America, Chile, and the Galapagos Islands. It also covers his observations of the natural environment and the different animals he encountered.; B&W Engravings; 8vo; 489 pages; FSA .

West Nyack, N. Y.: Parker Publishing Company, Inc.. Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket. 1972. Hardcover. 0135162459 . Edition in Near Fine condition with some foxing to the top page edge in Good+ with edgewear ; Kinesics is the study of body language and its effects on communication. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and using kinesics to achieve your goals. It covers everything from basic body language to more advanced techniques, including nonverbal communication, persuasion, and public speaking.; 8vo; 223 pages .

London: Crosby Lookwood and Son. Near Fine. 1894. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A handsome first edition in Near Fine condition, bound in period gilt decorated cloth, minor foxing to page edges. Two color plates and more than two hundred illustrations, especially drawn and engraved for this work. Bound together with Crosby Lookwood and Son 1907 list of works on Agriculture, Farming, Gardening, Land and Estate Agency, Valuation, &c; John Oliver's handbook on Milk, Cheese and Butter, science, properties and production processes, including a chapter on cream and the methods of its separation from milk. John Oliver was the late Principal of the Western Dairy Institute in Berkeley; B & W and Color Illustrations; 8vo; xiv, 362, vi, 8 pages .

Detroit, MI: Wayne State University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 0814317014 . A nice edition in about Fine condition, slightly rubbed corners in a Near Fine dust jacket with minor tears; The Nicolai Case: a Biography tells the story of the life and trials of German composer and conductor Felix Nicolai (1810-1847). Nicolai was a talented composer and conductor, but his life was cut short by the scandal and tragedy that followed his involvement in a notorious murder case. Zuelzer tells the story of Nicolai's life and his death, as well as the scandal and mystery that surrounded it.; 463 pages .