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New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1962. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. A Nearly Fine first Printing of the First Edition that has some discoloration to the outer board edges in a Very Good+ dust-jacket that is price-clipped and bears soiling to the rear; The Foragers is a fascinating and eye-opening book about the modern-day human relationship with nature. Author Ben Haas takes the reader on an adventure through the world of foraging, a centuries-old practice that has largely disappeared from modern society. Through a detailed exploration of foraging culture and history, Haas shows how foraging can be a powerful tool for reconnecting people with their natural environment and conserving resources.The Foragers is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and powerful relationship between humans and the natural world.; 8vo; 317 pages .

New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 067122526x . A first Edition/First Printing that has some mild sunning in otherwise Fine condition and housed in an equally impressive dust-jacket; When Christina moves with her family to a new house, she has high expectations. The house is large and close to the city, but Christina quickly realizes that something is wrong. The walls of the house feel cold and the floors are bumpy. Christina's family is also strange. They always seem to be in a hurry and they never talk to her. Christina starts to feel like she's suffocating in the house and she decides to move back home. However, when she returns, she finds that her family has disappeared and the house is now abandoned. Christina must find out what happened to her family and why the house changed so quickly.; 8vo; 411 pages; $5.00 .

Budissin: David Richter. Good+. 1728. A good+ edition that has chips missing from the cover around the spine, the corners rubbed down, and scuffing to the board surface, a starting spine hinge and heavy soiling throughout; Nicolao M. Haas' Evangelische Fasten Und Paßions Andacht is a collection of sixty-six prayer sessions between a suffering Jesus and a faithful soul from all four Evangelical traditions.; 1 lb .

New York: McGraw-Hill. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1969. First American Edition. Hardcover. In this beautifully written, haunting novel, Hans Habe tells the story of a lonely, small-town girl who is poisoned by a jealous girl in her class. The book follows her as she recovers in the hospital and then returns to her small town, where she is shunned by the community. Despite the obstacles in her life, she is determined to find the person who poisoned her and bring them to justice. This beautifully written novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the resilience of the human soul.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0440055539 . A Fine first Printing of the First American Edition in a like dust-jacket; Menahem Begin is a controversial figure who was the Prime Minister of Israel from 1977-1981. He was also the founder of the Likud Party and served as its first chairman. This book provides a detailed account of Begin's life and his controversial political career.; 8vo; 321 pages .

New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. Fourth Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0440092205 . A Near Fine Later Printing with spine soiling in a Fine dust-jacket ; This is a book about people, their motivations, and the ways in which technology affects their lives. It is written by Joyce Haber, a well-known technology journalist, and it is an interesting read for anyone interested in the subject.; 8vo; 421 pages; Price? ? ? .

Fair. Edition in Fair condition with rubbing chipping to the boards. Boards have separated from pages. Foxing and soiling to the pages with multiple damp stains; FriedrichThis book contains prayers for morning and evening worship on every day of the week, as well as other beautiful prayers.; 202 pages; 1 lb .

Beverly Hills: New Millennium Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 189322435x . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a Fine dust-jacket; The definitive biography of Howard Hughes, the first American billionaire, reveals the remarkable story of one of the most colorful and controversial figures in American history. Hughes was an innovative aviation and electronics pioneer who made his fortune in the 1920s and '30s as one of the pioneers of the American movie industry. He later became a recluse, living in seclusion on his vast estate in the Nevada desert. In Hughes: the Private Diaries, Memos and Letters, Hack brings to life Hughes's extraordinary life and times, from his early days in aviation and Hollywood to his tumultuous years in the jet age and his efforts to build the first successful Hughes Aircraft company. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of American business, the American Dream, and the… Read More

Beverly Hills, CA: New Millennium Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 189322435x . A Fine first printing of the first edition housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; Hughes: the Private Diaries, Memos and Letters, the Definitive Biography of the First American Billionaire is a biography of Howard Hughes written by Richard Hack. It covers Hughes' life from his early years in Indiana to his later years in California, and includes unpublished letters and diaries.; 8vo; 444 pages .

Beverly Hills, CA: New Millennium Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1893224015 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; A riveting exploration of the ratings wars that raged on American television networks in the early days of the 24-hour news cycle, Madness in the Morning tells the story of how the battle for ratings became the ultimate prize.Beginning in the late 1990s, TV networks scrambled to build the first real morning news show to compete with the likes of CNN and Fox News. In the process, they unleashed a frenzy of advertising spending and creative desperation that would ultimately change the way we live and work.Hack, a veteran journalist and CNN alum, takes us deep inside the competitive world of early-morning TV, exploring the behind-the-scenes drama, the marketing secrets, and the ferocious competition for viewers. He tells the story of networks that gambled… Read More

New York: Columbia University Press. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1947. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition with spotted discoloration to the green boards in a like dust-jacket that is aged, soiled and has some chipping to the edges ; The development of forces in American history to the beginning of the twentieth century; 8vo; 460 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394542290 . A charming first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in about Fine dust-jacket. 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; In Assumptions, Hacker takes readers on a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the world of assumptions and how we make them. She offers readers a unique and interactive exploration of the ways in which we construct our reality, both individually and collectively.Hacker explores the ways in which we make assumptions about ourselves, others, and the world around us. She offers readers a unique and interactive exploration of the ways in which we construct our reality, both individually and collectively. This book is a fascinating and thought-provoking journey into the world of assumptions and how we make them.; 8vo .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394400704 . A nice first edition/first printing in Near Fine with slightly sunned top edges of boards in alike, lightly tanned dust-jacket. 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. Rather scarce as a first printing; A young woman grapples with the aftermath of a painful separation from her husband. She's trying to rebuild her life but finds it increasingly difficult as the memories of their time together keep resurfacing. One night, she's woken up by a noise in her house - it turns out her husband is back and he's not happy to see her.; 8vo .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394512235 . A nice first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Nearly Fine, tanned dust-jacket. 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; In Taking Notice, Marilyn Hacker offers a unique and insightful look at the creative process, both as an individual and as part of a team. She shows how to take advantage of both opportunities and constraints in order to produce creative work that is both effective and meaningful.This book is for anyone who wants to be more creative, whether they are an individual contributor or part of a team. It provides clear, practical advice on how to approach the creative process, from idea generation to final product.; 8vo ; FSA .

Garden City, NY: Garden City Publishing Company, Inc.. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1931. Later Printing. Hardcover. A Later printing in Very Good condition with soiling and edgewear in alike price-clipped dust-jacket with chipping; Personal history of a dynast, Henry the VIII and his wives; 8vo ; 452 pages .

New York: Newmarket Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1557043981 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Wake of the Perdido Star is the first book in the Perdido Star series. It tells the story of a group of people who are forced to evacuate their planet after it is attacked by aliens. They end up traveling through space to find a new home.; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394500687 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, light sunning to top in slightly rubbed dust-jacket. 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 and signature on front paste down; Designing Women is a novel about five women who work in the advertising industry in the 1960s. The novel follows their individual journeys, their relationships with one another, and their work.; 8vo .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0394713435 . First Paperback edition/first printing in Near Fine unread condition. 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; In Beside Herself: Pocahontas To Patty Hearst, Hadas explores the life of the Native American Pocahontas, who rose to international fame after marrying Englishman John Rolfe. As the story of Pocahontas unfolds, Hadas reveals the young woman's tumultuous journey from her home in Virginia to the colonies, her interactions with the English, and her fateful encounter with the Englishman John Rolfe. Hadas also examines the larger-than-life figure of Patty Hearst, the heiress to the Hearst Corporation who was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974 and held hostage for nearly three months.; Knopf Poetry Series; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Harper & Row. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine in price-clipped dust-jacket; The Academic Factor by C. A. Haddad is a book that discusses the importance of academics in the college admissions process. The book provides tips and advice on how to improve one's academic standing, as well as how to improve one's chances of being accepted into a selective college.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312076665 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When 15-year-old Yasmina is kidnapped in broad daylight, her family and friends are devastated. Yasmina is the typical teenager, carefree and active. Her kidnapping is a shock to everyone, and they are all determined to find her. Yasmina's family and friends are also shocked when they learn that she was kidnapped by a group of Muslim extremists. Yasmina is held captive for three months, and during that time she is subjected to extreme physical and mental torture. Finally, Yasmina is freed, but she is so traumatized that she can never return to her normal life. Caught in the Shadows is the story of Yasmina's brave journey back to her family and her attempt to rebuild her life.; 8vo; FSA .