Search Results: Authors starting with R from Conover Books

New York: American Book Company, 1934. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, couple of small stains on the front board, corners are lightly bumped and rubbed, some shelf wear, former owner's name in ink on the inner front cover, overall a clean used first edition! Very very rare and hard-to-find! Gray cloth with black lettering and illustration on the front board and black lettering on the spine. Extremely scarce! 259 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations and photographs! There is a 24 page Appendix in the rear of the book containing reference maps and tables. "This volume consists of two parts. The first part presents a comprehensive treatment of the geography of Africa. The second part is an elementary presentation of physical and mathematical geography. Africa today, in spite of many centuries of world development since Egypt was the center of the civilization of the world, is still largely undeveloped.… Read More

Chicago, IL, U.S.A.: Chicago Gospel Tabernacle , 1932. Edge and corner worn, scuffed and scratched, tear (1") in the head of the spine of the wrapper, former owner's name in ink on the title page, spine is creased as well as corners of the wrapper, shelf worn, overall a clean used signed first edition! Very scarce signed copy! Signed by the author on the title page! Blue wrappers with gilt lettering on the front! Extremely rare and out-of-print! 54 unmarked and uncreased spiritual and historical pages! Wonderfully well-preserved! "God, Who recorded in His own Word His acts in creation, has recorded them perfectly so that not one fact known to science has ever truthfully contradicted a statement of the Bible. I thank God for people who believe the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God in the original text, that not one jot nor tittle, not a word, a comma or a period is out of place, that it is God's own Word...." ---- from Coats of Skins.. Signed by Author. First Edition /… Read More

Lincoln, NE: Bison Books, 1971. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is lightly creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Black and white pictorial wrapper with black lettering. 526 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "This classic work on the Winnebago Indian tribe remains the single best authority on the subject. Based on Paul Radin's field work in 1908-13, The Winnebago Tribe was originally published as an annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1923. It is distinguished by a number of first-person accounts by Winnebago informants and by the thoroughness with which Radin discusses Winnebago history, archaeology, material culture, social customs, education, funeral and burial rites, warfare, and shamanistic and medical practices.… Read More

Lincoln, NE: Univ of Nebraska Pr, 1983. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A very crisp and clean used copy; almost new and unread condition; gift quality! Color illustrated wrapper with gold and white lettering. 215 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages! "Paul Radin, one of America's first and most reputable professional anthropologists, lived among the Winnebago Indians for years, and for years he tried without success to interview the notorious younger son of the Blow Snake family, the Crashing Thunder of this book. At las Crashing Thunder agreed to tell Radin his life story, one that Radin calls 'a true rake's progress.; Speaking through Radin, Crashing Thunder told of his childhood, stories of Winnebago gods, his appetite for women and beer, and his extraordinary friends and relatives, including his brother-in-law, Thunder Cloud, then in his third incarnation. Crashing Thunder told of his… Read More

Chicago, IL, U.S.A.: Zenith Radio Corporation Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is lightly creased; some shelf wear; some writing in ink on the inner front cover and on the rear of the wrapper; overall a nice used copy Yellow wrapper with brown illustration and lettering. No publishing date, but appears to be from the mid-20th century. 18 informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "There's a world of entertainment and pleasure in your new Zenith extended range high fidelity phonograph. The magic phrase in sound reproduction today is High Fidelity.....High Fidelity that creates New Horizons in Home Entertainment. A new electronic miracle that brings to your home the thrilling experience of hearing music reproduction as though the artists are performing in person right in your home...........". First Edition. Stapled Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Provincetown, Massachusetts: The Journal Press, 1949. minor edge and corner wear, spine has a tiny tear in it towards the top, tiny chip at the top of the rear cover, overall a wonderfully well preserved copy! extremely rare and collectible! signed and inscribed by Helen G. Trager on the front cover, inscription reads:"To Dr. Clyde Hort with my compliments Helen Trager 1/50" 121 very scarce and hard-to-find pages! pages are numbered 327-447. Signed by Author. Stapled Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Indianapolis, IN: Indiana Historical Society Press, 2010. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Brand new and unread; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Color illustrated wrapper with blue and tan lettering. 130 very crisp and clean new and unread informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "Native American ancestors inhabited the land of Indiana from around 9,500 BC. European contact with Indiana s Miami, Wea, Mascouten, and Shawnee tribes began in 1679. However, Indians were forced onto western reservations in the 1830s. By 1850 only a portion of the Miami remained in Indiana. Many natives either assimilated into white culture or hid their identity. This scenario changed when Native Americans served in the military and at home during World War II. Afterward, Indians from many lineages flocked to Indiana. Along with Indiana s Miami and Potawatomi, they are creating a diverse… Read More

U.S.A.: MIRA, 2010. Brand new and unread signed first edition; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Full-color pictorial wrapper with black lettering. Signed by the author on the half-title page! 181 new and unread action-packed and pulse-pounding pages! "When a young mother, Elaine, was found dead in her own home from an apparent fall, the incident goes without question. She tripped, fell down the stairs and suffered a fatal head injury was the official report. Two years later a local banker was found dead in his car with a suicide note and poison in his coffee. The banker had been the boss of Elaine's husband, Ed. One detective suspects foul play, what she discovers shocks the community. This is a fast paced thriller that will cause everyone to take a long look at their own family members.........". Signed by Author. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Brand New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

U.S.A.: MIRA, 2010. Brand new and unread signed first edition; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Full-color pictorial wrapper with black lettering. Signed by the author on the half-title page! 181 new and unread action-packed and pulse-pounding pages! "When a young mother, Elaine, was found dead in her own home from an apparent fall, the incident goes without question. She tripped, fell down the stairs and suffered a fatal head injury was the official report. Two years later a local banker was found dead in his car with a suicide note and poison in his coffee. The banker had been the boss of Elaine's husband, Ed. One detective suspects foul play, what she discovers shocks the community. This is a fast paced thriller that will cause everyone to take a long look at their own family members.........". Signed by Author. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Brand New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Elkton, Kentucky: By the Author, 1999. Minor edge and corner wear, gently scuffed and scratched, spine is creased, lightly shelf worn, overall a clean used first edition! Extremely scarce and hard-to-find! Pictorial wraps. 79 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and poetic pages! Very very rare and out-of-print! "The collection of poems that you are about to read, have been hand picked by myself and others, as to be some of my best work. You may recognize some of my work, some of which have already been published. I hope that you will like and enjoy this collection of my poems. I hope that they will make you laugh, make you cry and most of all, make you think." ---- from the Preface.. First Edition / First Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Chicago, IL, U.S.A.: M. A. Donohue & Co., 1916. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, no dj, rear hinge is cracked, corners are bumped and rubbed, some shelf wear, former owner's name in ink on the ffep and on the second free endpaper as well, overall a very clean used first edition! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! Illustrated green cloth with black lettering. Illustrated endpapers. 256 very clean unmarked and uncreased adventure-filled and action-packed pages! Extremely scarce title! "'But I say it's not fair!' cried a red-headed lad, drawing himself up to his full height. 'You're not playing fair with us!' 'Ach, it is not so!' protested the one to whom the boy spoke. 'We find you an enemy in our city, and you must take the consequences!'......." ---- from Chapter 1 (An Unwilling Recruit).. First Edition. Green Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.A.: CRC Press, 2019. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some very light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Color illustrated wrapper with white lettering. 353 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Over the past decade, myriad techniques have shown that solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) can be used in a broad spectrum of applications with exceptionally impressive results. Solid-state NMR results can yield high-resolution details on the structure and function of many important biological solids, including viruses, fibril-forming molecules, and molecules embedded in the cell membrane. Filling a void in the current literature, NMR Spectroscopy of Biological Solids examines all the recent developments, implementation, and interpretation of solid-state NMR experiments and the advantages of applying them to biological systems..........". First Edition. Trade… Read More

U.S.A.: Battleground Printing and Publishing, 2003. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Full-color illustrated wrapper with black lettering. 296 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations and photographs! ""Guyana: Population, Environments, Economic Activities" is a scholarly, indepth and comprehensive study of several aspects of Guyana including its population, physical regions, agricultural, mineral and other industries, soils, hydrology, soils, rivers, water supply, climate, forests and environmental issues, among others..........." . First Edition. Trade Paperback. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library.

New York: E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc., 1956. MINOR EDGE AND CORNER WEAR TO THE DJ, CORNERS ARE LIGHTLY BUMPED AND RUBBED, A VERY CRISP AND CLEAN, COLLECTIBLE FIRST EDITION! DJ IS NICELY PRESERVED IN A BRAND NEW PROTECTIVE MYLAR PLASTIC COVER! 238 PAGES, WITH 127 PHOTOGRAPHS IN FULL COLOR, 40 PHOTOGRAPHS IN BLACK AND WHITE, AND 35 BIRD SILHOUETTES.. First Edition. Green Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.

New York, New York: Phillips & Hunt, 1886. Edge and corner wear; no dj; corners are bumped and rubbed; scuffed and scratched; shelf worn; front and rear hinges are cracked; former owner's name is written in pencil on the ffep; overall still a rare collectible used copy! Decorative brown cloth with brown on gilt lettering on the spine and front board. 336 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and magical pages! "Manhood comes at last, and , amid its burdens and responsibilities, we find the old members of the Up-the-Ladder Club. In the experience of Sidney Waters I wanted to emphasize this point: how essential to success is a steady training along one line of effort. Do not make a mistake through carelessness now. And if a boy who has read this book, feels out of place in life's work to-day, may he remember Adolfo Lincoln in the machine-shop, and try to do the present thing well, though it be not the thing most desired........" ------ from the Preface.. First Edition.… Read More

U.S.A.: Scholar Select. Reprint . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is lightly creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Black and red wrapper with white lettering. 286 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages! "The compiler of the following work has been for more than forty years laboring as a Missionary among the Micmac Indians. He considered it a matter of prime importance to make himself acquainted with their language, and early set himself to the task, with what few helps he could command; and his success has surprised himself as well as many others. As many as forty thousand of their words have been collected and arranged in alphabetical order; the whole of the New Testament, and portions of the Old Testament, have been translated and published in Micmac, with other smaller books....." ---- from the Preface.

U.S.A.: Nabu Public Domain. Reprint . Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A very crisp and clean used copy; almost new and unread condition; gift quality!Full-color pictorial wrapper with black lettering. 452 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and historical pages! "The following Micmac Legends were collected by the Rev. Silas T. Rand, who was for forty years a missionary among the Micmac Indians of Nova Scotia. The stories were related to him in Micmac, by the native Indians, and then translated and written down by him in English; the translations only have been preserved, in no case the narration in the original language. Of his mode of procedure in taking down these legends, Dr. Rand says: 'The greater portion of these legendary remains were written out at first, not in Indian, but in English. I never found an Indian, either man or woman, who would undertake to tell one of these stories in English. I heard them related, in all cases, in… Read More

Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1994. new and unread first edition, very crisp and clean, almost mint condition! dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 484 pages. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Walnut Creek, CA: Windsor Hill Publishing, 2012. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is very gently creased; some very light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Color illustrated wrapper with white and green lettering. 282 very clean unmarked and uncreased action-packed and adventure-filled pages! "Sharon O'Mara is hired for a simple job; find out who killed the great America's Cup skipper and technical genius, Catherine Voss. Was it out of envy and greed? Or was it an international scheme to steal her high-tech boat? As the ultra-rich battle for the America's Cup on San Francisco Bay and the canals of Venice, Sharon fights to find the truth. Who would kill for the secrets hidden in the technological heart of Voss's lightning fast hydrofoil? Will Sharon discover who is behind the murder before they kill her? Can she outwit the ruthless bad… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Mysterious Pr, 1989. A very crisp and clean signed first edition, almost new and unread condition, gift quality! Inscribed by the author on the half-title page! 211 very clean, unmarked and uncreased suspense-filled pages! "No one does it better than a private eye.just ask any of the genre's millions of fans. For those readers ---- and for anyone who loves a mystery ---- here is the third anthology of stories from the members of the Private Eye Writers of America. Each story is new ---- written especially for inclusion in this volume.". Inscribed By the Author. First Edition / First Printing. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.