Search Results: Authors starting with K from Spencer and Murphy Booksellers

New Haven, USA : Yarra Valley Press, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. Large Book - between A4 and A3. Numerous black and white and colour photographs and illustrations. Published in conjunction with the Dallas Art Museum the book is a comprehensive work on Anne Vallayer-Coster, one of the most talented still-life painters of the French School, Size: Large Book - between A4 and A3. 256 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Still Life Painting and Painters; Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No:… Read More

Champaign, Illinois, USA : Human Kinetics, 2011. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Quarto. Sharon Ellis. Binding is tight and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean From breathing to inversions to standing poses, this title shows you how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness and how the spine, breathing and body position are all fundamentally linked.

London : Atlantic Books, 2020. First softcover edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo. Binding is tight and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Emerging from a collection of disparate city states 150 years ago, no other country has had as turbulent a history as Germany or enjoyed so much prosperity in such a short time frame. Today, as much of the world succumbs to authoritarianism and democracy is undermined from its heart, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency and stability.Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this is a searching and entertaining exploration of the country many in the West still love to hate. Raising important questions for our post-Brexit landscape, Kampfner asks why Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain still languishes in wartime nostalgia and fails to tackle contemporary… Read More

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Publishing, Inc, 2007. First Edition . Softcover. Very Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Card covers have some soft creases on front cover and slight edgewear and some slight rubbing Macro, or close-up, photography is gaining popularity, and this book covers all of the challenges associated with taking great close-ups: depth of field, focus, and exposure. Copublished with Photoworkshop.com, a leading online educational resource for both beginning and professional photographers, this task-oriented reference allows readers to learn by doing and offers outstanding examples and instructions. B & W and colour photos

Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Japan : Charles E Tuttle Company, 1977. Revised edition , Twenty-eighth printing. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition/Good. Small Octavo. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Mah Jong for Beginners is one of the first books to explain the game to English language readers. It remains a classic, both for its authenticity and clarity, and as a wonderful introduction for anyone who wants to know more about the fast-paced and complex game of Mah Jong. It contains everything you need to know to get started playing this Chinese tile game. Drawing directly on the rules and regulations of the Mah Jong Association of Japan, it offers easy-to-follow steps aided by simple illustrationsthat will help both beginners and players get ready for more advanced challenges. B & W illustrations

Santa Monica, California, USA : Borjay Press, 2001. First edition . Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Good Condition. Octavo. A stapled book, staples tight but staples are rusty Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Bead stringing methods and techniques are presented in an illustrated, step-by-step format. Colour photos and B & W illustrations

Delhi, India : Roli Books, 2004. Edition Not Stated. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition/Good. Quarto. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean A few fingerprints on the glossy front free endpaper The book traces the life and times of Rajmata Gayatri Devi, one of the most admired icons of modern India. As the third wife of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur she took it upon herself to bring the women of Rajasthan B & W photos

Melbourne, Vic : CSIRO Publishing, 2016. Reprinted with Corrections. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean Card corners are slightly bumped In her comprehensive and carefully crafted book, Gisela Kaplan demonstrates how intelligent and emotional Australian birds can be. She describes complex behaviours such as grieving, deception, problem solving and the use of tools. Many Australian birds cooperate and defend each other, and exceptional ones go fishing by throwing breadcrumbs in the water, extract poisonous parts from prey and use tools to crack open eggshells and mussels. The author brings together evidence of many such cognitive abilities, suggesting plausible reasons for their appearance in Australian birds.Bird Minds is the first attempt to shine a critical and scientific light on the cognitive behaviour of… Read More

New York Greece: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2012. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Some black and white illustrations. The author has detailed the history of the Greek cinema from its origins to the present, with a strong sense of the its relationship to Greek history, culture and politics. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 318 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Card cover corners slightly bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Film, Radio & Television; Foreign Cinema; Greece; ISBN/EAN: 9781441194473. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50923. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation,… Read More

Eltham. Victoria : Busybird Publishing, 2014. First Edition . Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges are all neat and clean Despina Karatzias struggled over the years of managing a hot air balloon business to find a resource in the tourism industry that would assist her grow the tour operation she was responsible for. She managed, through her own trial and error and growth journey to successfully build the most successful balloon operation the nation has seen and then wrote the book that didn't exist, Adventures of a Balloon Girl. To celebrate over a decade of learning and transition from a manual marketing, booking and operational process to embracing the digital world, social media and conscious business practices around sustainability, leadership, mindset and a values driven business, Adventures of a… Read More

Bangkok, Thailand : Amarin Press, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Fair. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Signed by one of the presenters. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges have faint stains along outside edge from insects and top and bottom edges mostly clean with some marks and spots Boards have some edge wear and the board corners are a little bumped A collection of many informative papers on orchids, orchid culture and orchid growing as presented at the 9th Conference. Includes papers on orchids in Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Australia and Japan plus many more papers. B & W and colour photos

New York : Collins Design, 2010. First edition . Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight and spine fully intact but spine is slightly cocked Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Some faint foxed spots on title page All edges neat and clean Charismatic star of LA Ink Kat Von D gives fans an unscripted and uncensored look at a crucial year in her personal and professional life in The Tattoo Chronicles, the visually arresting and no-holds-barred follow-up to her first book, the New York Times bestseller, High Voltage Tattoo. A rich anthology of intimate entries from her diary, plus a wealth of personal memorabilia, sketches, and photography shot by Kat especially for the new book, The Tattoo Chronicles reveals the passions, frustrations, and creative process of the real Kat Von D, one of the world’s most renowned tattooers.The Tattoo Chronicles is an illustrated diary that offers an intimate look at a crucial… Read More

New York : Dover Publications, 1962. Softcover. Good Condition. Small Octavo. Numerous black and white photos and some line drawings. The book studies the simple domestic furniture used in Chinese households. Size: Small Octavo. 125 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Previous owner’s name ink-stamped. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Card covers bumped at corners, some soft creases and some slight rubbing,. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Furniture; Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50295. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges very slightly spotted or marked Card covers bumped at… Read More

London : Arms and Armour Press, 1990. First edition . Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Good condition. Octavo. Binding is tight and spine intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Some very faint foxed spots on front endpaper, text appears free of foxing Edges are mostly neat and clean with some very faint foxed spots The perpetual struggle against terrorism which Israel faces in order to maintain its boundaries is highlighted in this book. The author describes how for four decades its security forces, Mossad, Shin Bet, and others have been active in pursuance of the national cause. B & W photos and a map illustration

Hawaii Wales: Island Heritage Publishing, 2003. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Numerous black and white photos, line drawings, and colour photos. This is an informative and richly illustrated description of the humpback whale and its behaviour. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 176 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Card cover corners slightly bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Animals & Birds; Whales and Dolphins; Wales; ISBN: 0896102815. ISBN/EAN: 9780896102811. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 51380. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this… Read More

Brisbane, Queensland : Department of Primary Industries, Queensland , 1995. Sixth Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Card cover corners are bumped and there is a crease across the bottom corner of the front cover. First published in 1992, this sixth edition has been revised and updated. Provides a training and reference resource for those involved in stock handling. Gives practical information on a range of animal health and husbandry practices that affect stock across northern Australia. Covers topics such as weaner management, tick control, and good marketing practices. Includes suggestions for further reading. B & W photos and illustrations

East Ryde, NSW : Jodi Enterprises Pty Ltd, 1986. Edition Unstated. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Inscribed by Author. Stapled booklet and pages tight, staples rusty Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Some fading along spine and a soft crease on front cover The purpose of this guide is to provide a simple and easy index of Australian Native Orchid names and their genealogy, that can be used by the expert and amateur alike

Western Australia : Department of Conservation and Land Management, WA, 1996. Reprinted with ammendments. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Some black and white illustrations and numerous map illustrations. The book contains maps and descriptions of 52 walks, ranging in length from a few hundred metres to 18 kilometres, with fascinating facts on plants and animals. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 175 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Bookseller’s stamp on title page.. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Card cover corners slightly bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Bushwalking, Walking, Hiking & Camping; ISBN/EAN: 9780730961086. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52142. Binding is tight,… Read More

Western Australia : Department of Conservation and Land Management, WA, 1994. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Black and white illustrations and map illustrations. The second in the series of family walks in Perth, this book contains maps and descriptions for another 52 walks. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 174 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Bookseller’s stamp on title page.. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Card cover corners slightly bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Bushwalking, Walking, Hiking & Camping; ISBN: 0730968065. ISBN/EAN: 9780730968061. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52143. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean,… Read More

Japan : Kawasaki Heavy Industries, 1998. Sixth edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing All edges clean, neat and free of foxing Card covers have some rubbing and creased corners A comprehensive Kawasaki motorcycle workshop manual for the KZ750 Four published by Kawasaki. It is very good consition and appears to have been used, no marks or dirty fingerprints. Unpaginated. B & W photos & illustrations