Search Results: Authors starting with J from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From the Publishers' Note on the Fifth Printing: "In the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that a wholesome approach to sex education is gradually replacing the pruriency that used to be prevalent. It is gratifying to observe this trend. The publishers hope that this book, now in its fifth printing, will continue to be of use to those seeking reliable sex information.Fair condition. Stapled booklet with orange card stock covers with black text. Covers show much soiling, tears, holes, and chips. The back cover has shifted toward the stapled spine so it no longer lays quite right. First page has inscription in ink. Front and back pages have age spotting, maybe from the covers. Surprisingly the rest of the pages (except the stapled center pages) are very clean and the stapled booklet is intact.Please use photos as part of the description.61 pages.

Beautiful and informative book about buttons.Condition: Very Good-. This would have been rated "As New" except in the front and back there are a few pages with a very light water stain. The rest of the pages are clean and tight. There is no evidence of mildew or odd smells. Please see photos. 167 pages.

Chapters include: Marking tools and methods, Assembling the textile sandwich, Quilting practice exercises, The quilting stitch, Diagnosing quilting problems. This book is all about the quilting stitch.Very Good condition. This was a New book with no wear, but somehow two pages got soft bent on the upper corner. Please see photos. Otherwise, clean and tight. 79 pages.

From the back cover it sounds like this book is full of all kinds of stories - some involving Howard Hughes and others with anecdotes about the famous who fly. The one I may have to read "-The Great Hostess Paper Uniform Debacle...". See the photo of the back dust jacket cover for more.Book - Very Good condition. Black paper over boards with black cloth spine with white text on spine. Very minimal wear on edges and corners. Clean and tight.Dust Jacket - Very Good- condition. Front has tiny closed tears at top. Back has bumping. Both have a little bit of rubbing. Bottom edges/corners have very minimal wear.Please use photos as part of the description.338 pages including Bibliography and Index.

From front DJ flap: "This profusely illustrated book is the crowning glory of Courtine's career, a selection of his hundred favorite recipes out of the entire range of French cookery: from simple country-style dishes to the triumphs of the haute cuisine."
Book - Good condition. Much soiling on closed book page edges. Book has a "twist". Gold end paper has a "Happy Birthday" inscription in green. Text/images are clean and binding is very good.
Dust Jacket - Jacket has a protective cover that is rubbed and the top is ill-fitting. The DJ flaps have been taped to the end papers, so the protective cover is not folded over the flaps as normal, so it is taped to the end paper.
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506 pages including Index.

"These quotations have been taken from the speeches, musings and digressions of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Their date and source are noted for reference. No effort has been made to rework these heroic thoughts into grammatical English. Let workers, peasants, students, housewives and Republicans study, memorize and digest the exhortations of Chairman Johnson. Let little children add their tiny voices to public and private recitations of these joyous inspirations." - Jack Shepherd, Christopher S. Wren, Translators Good+ condition. Wear, rubbing, and stains to covers. Some edge/corner wear. Text is clean and binding is tight. Please use photos as part of the description.

Tombstone, Arizona.
The Exciting History of a Valiant Town that Fought Back Against the Perils of Gunfights, Earthquake, Fires, Floods and Depression.
Book - Good+ condition. Silver and black heavy cardstock cover. Stapled binding is good. Covers show some wear. Very little edge/corner wear. Text is clean. Includes black and white images and photographs.
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40 pages.

From inside dust jacket flap: "And so begins the fascinating story that was passed down from generation to generation in the family of Ozella McDaniel Williams. But what appears to be a simple story...is a coded message steeped in African textile traditions that provides a link between slave-made quilts and the Underground Railroad."New book with New Dust Jacket. Clean. Tight. No wear. Black & White and Color illustration and photographs. 208 pages.

From back cover: "Jacques Pepin, world-renowed chef, author and host of the National Public Television series Today's Gourmet, offers readers a modern approach to classic cooking for today's health-conscious gourmet."The book has menus and recipes. Very Good condition. Very light soiling on closed book page edges. Very minimal edge/corner wear except front cover has a barely noticeable soft crease at top corner. Spine is not cracked. Pages are clean and tight. Not sure this was ever used. Please see photos.175 pages including Index.

From back cover: "The Double Life of Elizabeth Van Lew. Richmond, Virginia, is the heart of the Confederacy, and for those whose hearts are still with the Union in 1861, it is a trying home. Liza Van Lew has long been an outsider in Richmond. ... But the Rebels don't trust her...she has secretly organized and is operating a hugely successful spy ring..."Book - Very Good condition. Light age tanning on page edges. Clean. Tight. Dust Jacket - Very Good condition. Very minimal rubbing/bumping. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Book looks almost new. Please see photos. 381 pages.

From back cover: "Let the magic of 3-D take you on an astonishing, eye-popping journey into the heart of the Titanic."New book wrapped in plastic with "Specially designed 3-D mask included inside". (Note: the separate mask piece is visible through the plastic on the back cover.) Slight corner wear on bottom corner. See photos.

This book is packed full of irresistible ideas for making models that require only simple equipment and a dash of imagination. Ages 8-12. Skills - Creative Expression, Contents - Art, Activities.New. Clean. Tight. Never read. 32 pages.

The Ladders series is a delightful look at children's favorite topics - each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction. Inside this book are: questions to answer and things to find, new words to learn, amazing facts, puzzles and quizzes to solve, and a story to share!New. Clean. Tight.

New Jersey, USA: Two-Can Publishers, 1999. Hardcover. New. Dom Mansell. New, never used. 10 1/2" x 10 1/2". Has facts and information about cowboys and their life-style. Also includes several projects to make such as knapsack, sheriff badge, old west vest, horse to ride, lasso, cardboard cow, tent and food to prepare. Colorful hardbound book. Great fun fo rchildren both boys and girls. 24 pages.

From back cover: "From the duel on Bloody Island to the 'Missouri Miracle' kidnapping and recovery of Shawn Hornbeck, Missouri has seen its share of notorious crimes. It was home to the first western gunfight on the town square between Wild Bill Hickok and Dave Tutt. The three trials of the alleged murderer of Colonel Thomas Swope, the founder of Kansas City's Swope Park, enveloped the state." And, there's more...New book. No damage or wear. Clean and tight. Please see photos.142 pages including Index.

Adapted version by Eliza Gatewood Warren.The story follows the adventures of a colonial scout and his Indian friend, bound together by their love for the New World and their desire for peace between their races. They risk their lives as they guide two English sisters through hostile territory. Tight. Age Tanned. Spine intact. Small piece of front cover missing at bottom , tear in back cover bottom. No marks on pages.

Magazine size guide to the Gettysburg National Military Park. Seventy-two pages with an easy to follow account of the battle. Includes 20 Maps and 50 Illustrations. There are special sections with facts on artillery, casualties, biographies, and a Civil War glossary. Also, a detailed automobile tour of the battlefield with associated color map.Fine condition. Stapled booklet. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Text and pages are clean. Binding is tight.Please use photos as part of the description.72 pages.

Through role-play, children quickly gain confidence and learn to play and share. With the help of this book and a few simple household items, they can escape into another world.New. Clean. Tight. 24 pages.

Through role-play, children quickly gain confidence and learn to play and share. With the help of this book and a few simple household items, they can escape into another world.New. Clean. Tight. 24 pages.

Through role-play, children quickly gain confidence and learn to play and share. With the help of this book and a few simple household items, they can escape into another world.New. Clean. Tight. 24 pages.