Search Results: Family Traditions from Lavender Path Antiques and Books

Little Rock, Arkansas: August House Pub Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. Hardcover. 0874830966 . Hardcover, 127 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket covered by clear mylar jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Filled with such entertaining insights into the meaning of food in American experience. Using sources that range from WPA narratives to comtemporary interviews. A lively discourse about special and everyday meals, recipes, food gathering, and preparation, brringing the subject of foodways out of the kitchen and the academy alike, and into the public spotlight.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

San Rafael, California: Cedco Pub. Fine with no dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0768320011 . Decorative padded hardcover, beautifully illustrated in fine condition, no writing. 1st edition, 5th printing. Adorable photos of babies along with the history behind the meanings of 100's of names. Special keepsake section for writing down your children's or grandchildren's names, their meanings and why you choose their names.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Gordonsville, Virginia: St Martins Pr. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0312155271 . Hardcover, 254 pages in like new condition with dustjacket. 118 of our finest poets pay eloquent homage to their fathers in this anthology. Would make a great gift.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall .

New York: Berkley Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 0425181618 . Hardcover, 357 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket, 1st edition 2nd printing. These stories- and 18 more from such masters of the short story as Ann Beattie and Andre Dubus- represent a journey through the rocky, emotional terrain of separation and divorce, from the viewpoints of spouses, children, and significant others all deeply affected by the dissolution of a marriage. Not a self0help book but a unique literary look at the culture of divorce.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York: Simon and Schuster. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Faint rubbing to dust jacket, jacket price clipped, previous owner's name written in book. ; 1st edition, 1st printing, illustrated endpapers. Poetry written with humor on aging. ; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 61 pages .

New York: Crown Publishers. Near Fine. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Faint rubbing to covers; 1st edition, 1st printing. Illustrated cover, a collection of beautiful tribute essays about Grandmothers ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 222 pages .

Novato, California: New World Library. Very Good. 1999. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. Faint wear to cover edges; A collection of famous and not so famous describe growing up . Over 40 women of the 20th century thru original and published story, memoir, poetry, and song from all areas of life share the rituals, games, and everyday moments that were unique to shaping the determined leaders they grew into. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 235 pages .

Kingston, Rhode Island: Papier Mache Pr. Fine with no dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0918949866 . Softcover, 186+ pages in fine condition, faint rubbing to cover back. 1st edition, 1st printing. This outstanding anthology shares poignant experiences of growing old from the perspective of both men and women. By the author of the best-seller "When I Am A Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Pr. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 159486313X . Signed by the authors. Hardcover, 278 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. Hidden Kitchens, the James Beard Award-nominated radio series on NPR's Morning Edition, is the inspiration for a new book by the Peabody Award-winning producers Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, known as the Kitchen Sisters. Hidden Kitchens explores the world of street-corner cooking, legendary meals, kitchen rituals, and visionaries, how communities come together through food.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author .

New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. 0553806653 . Hardcover, 177 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket, 1st edition, 1st printing. In his wickedly observant collection of essays, Stephen Fried, widely praised as an investigative journalist, turns his attention to the subject of marriage- his own and others. The result is a daring, provative, often hilarious read that throws incisive light on mysteries that have long plagued womankind.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Boston: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316525383 . Light wear to dust jacket edges. ; Illustrated glossy hard covers, 1st edition, 1st printing. Beautiful full color watercolor illustrations by Jane Dyer. A heartfelt story about a woman adopting a baby girl from China. ; Color Illustrations; 10.3 X 10.3 X 0.2 inches; 32 pages .

Papier Mache. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 0918949254 . Hardcover, 205 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, jacket has 1 small repaired tear. This companion volume to the award winning anthology, " When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple" illuminates the experiences of women, young and old, reflecting on the choices they have made. In these stories and poems we see how women's alternatives are both extended and limited by personal belief systems, ethnic and cultural identity, class and economic status, age and gender.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Riverside, New Jersey: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 0684818434 . Hardcover, 318 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. 1st edition, 2nd printing. Previous owner's bookplate in book.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall .

New York: Citadel. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0806523662 . Faint rubbing to dustjacket ; Color photos, 1st edition, 1st printing ; Color Photographs; 8.40 X 8.22 X 0.94 inches; 228 pages; Everything you need to create magnificent holiday celebrations that honor the rich traditions of Italian-Americans- everything from Italian festivals, saint's days, Christmas and Easter to Carnival and Sunday dinner. Lots of superstituations explored and explained. Menus, recipes, crafts, theme parties, games, cards, toasts and more. .

E Rutherford, New Jersey: Putnam Pub Group. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 0399141421 . Hardcover, 273 pages in near fine condition with dustjacket near fine. 1st edition, 1st printing. A collection of stories on being a man at mid-life in America. Humorous and heart-warming.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

San Francisco: Chronicle Books. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. 0811808890 . Faint rubbing to covers; Soft cover with fold-over flaps; B&W Photographs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 159 pages; Through intimate interviews and both vintage and contemporary photos, this captures the extraordinary companionships pf 30 otherwise ordinary couples. .

New York: William Morrow and Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 0688143369 . Hardcover, 271 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket, faint rubbing to jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Inspiring insights about the blessings and challenges of Motherhood: how this life changing event transforms us, matures us, and pushes us to live more profoundly, wisely, and mindfully than ever before.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York: Free Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 0743281012 . Hardcover, 62 pages in fine condition, with near fine dustjacket, , faint rubbing to jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. A loving and heartfelt guide for girls leaving home and going off to college. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall .

New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. 0688089291 . Hardcover, 125 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. this book commemorates his immigrant father and extols the many faceted roles he played. this celebration of fatherhood invites all readers to recapture their fondest childhood memories.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall .

J. Countryman. As New with no dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. 0849995728 . Beautiful padded illustrated glossy hardcover, 200+ pages in like new condition. Attached ribbon bookmark. A family legacy for your children. Your life story in your own words. Beautifully illustrated lined pages each with a heading of a question or subject cueing your writing. Has blank pages at end of book for notes and photos. A wonderful keepsake to give to your children. Gift quality.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .