Search Results: Authors starting with S from A Book Legacy

Headquarters, Dept. of the Army. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1966. Reprint. Paperback. 0975900943 . Buff color wih black print. Looks new. Written for U.S. Army Special Forces to be used in the field. Chapters on incendiary systems tools and techniques, initiators, fuse cord, improvised string fuse and others. Chapters on incendiary materials napalm improvised paraffin sawdust, fire bottles and much more. ; B&W Illustrations; 8.3 X 5.2 X 0.5 inches; 154 pages .

Pentagon Publishing. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2004. 1st Edition Thus. Paperback. 0975900978 . Looks new. This book covers incendiary systems, explosives, small arms, chemical additives and many more items that are used by Special Forces and others in the field. Very well illustrated. ; B&W Illustrations; 8.3 X 5.4 X 0.6 inches; 238 pages .

GPO, 1951.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1951. First Edition. Paperback. Tan cover paperback manual used to describe the military symbols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the preparations of operation plans and orders, reports, maps and overlays, and related activities. A very useful handbook. It supersedes all issues from WWII. ; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Osprey Publishing. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1997. First Edition. Paperback. 1855325292 . ; Osprey Aircraft of the Aces No 13; 9.60 X 7.20 X 0.30 inches; 96 pages .

Clymer Pubns. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1960. First Edition. Paperback. Scarce if not rare clymer Yamaha 90-200cc Twins 1966-1977 repair manual. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day!; Clymer Service-; Illustrations; 8.4 X 5.9 X 0.7 inches .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312155131 . Beautiful scarce collectors grade copy of this book.Sallis' Lew Griffin mysteries, although not widely known, are revered by many for their combination of New Orleans atmosphere and existential toughness. Both those qualities are present in this intriguing but overly introspective spy novel. David is a former CIA hit man, trained as part of an elite corps during the height of the cold war. Long retired from the agency and slowly constructing a human identity for himself, he is abruptly called back into action to track a former cohort turned rogue. What transpires is an elaborate cat-and-mouse car chase, moving to and fro across the American landscape and concluding in New Orleans. The real action, though, is internal, as David drives and broods, contemplating the spy's cypherlike lot. Much of this material is interesting enough, but the delicate… Read More

Walker & Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802733131 . Signed by Author on Title Page. Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover. First Edition in excellent condition. Lew Griffin is a survivor, a black man in New Orleans, a detective, a teacher, a writer. Having spent years finding others, he has lost his son...and himself in the process. Now a derelict has appeared in a New Orleans hospital claiming to be Lewis Griffin and displaying a copy of one of Lew's novels. It is the beginning of a quest that will take Griffin into his own past while he tries to deal in the present with a search for three missing young men. ; Lew Griffin Mysteries; 0.89 x 9.31 x 6.32 Inches; 196 pages; p; Signed by Author .

Washington D.C.. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1978. First Edition. Paperback. arine Fight Attack Squadron 312, the Checkboard squadron, enjoys a fine reputation among Marine aviators. This volume, one of a series of brief histories on famous aviation squadrons, is offered as a tribute to the pilots and crewmen who have contributed so significantly to Marine aviation. The history of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 is a narrative account of the famed Checkerboard squadron in action. VMFA-213 saw its first action in the skies over Okinawa during World War II, and later the squadron was used throughout the Koren conflict. The squadron was one of the first Marine squadrons in Vietnam.This monograph of Marines in action was edited by the History division for publication using photographs, history, command diaries, and chronologies and from interviews. As such the reader will gain excellent knowldege of the subject to use in research and enjoyment of this important military work. ;… Read More

Washington, D. C.: History and Museums Divisions Headquarters. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1978. First Edition. Paperback. The history of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 is a narrative account of the "Red Devil" squadron in action since its beginning in 1925. This publication outlines in chronological oder the battles undertaken during World War II and Vietnam, and tells briefly of the pilots and crewmen and the hardships they endured to carry out their mission.This monograph of Marines in action was edited by the History division for publication using photographs, history, command diaries, and chronologies and from interviews. As such the reader will gain excellent knowldege of the subject to use in research and enjoyment of this important military work. ; 9.69 X 7.44 X 0.10 inches; 40 pages .

Knopf,. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Paperback. In slipcase. Author signed on title page. Looks new. Stated first edition. ; Signed by Author .

Virginia State Library. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Paperback. 0884900010 . Folder (slipcase) containing 18 facsimile maps. Protected by archival folder and pocket. Rare if not unique copy. ; Maps; Oblong 4to 11" - 13; Signed by Author .

Richmond, Virginia: Metropolitan Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1975. Hardcover. Boxed. Excellent history of this famous southern city, boxed.; Boxed; Photos and Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Chicago and New york: Biglow & Main, John Church & co.. Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1881. 1881 Edition. Hardcover. Original 1881 brown paper boards printing with black lettering. Worn around edges and corners. Former owners name in front otherwise clean and complete. Nice copy. "ra David Sankey (August 28, 1840 – August 13, 1908) was an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious revival campaigns in America and Britain during the closing decades of the 19th century. Wikipedia. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! We provide tracking and ship daily or next business day!; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

GPO, 1976.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Paperback. Original 1976 printing. The 8th Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and fall under the command of the 2nd Marine Division and the II Marine Expeditionary Force. The 8th Marine Regiment was formed on 9 October 1917, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia during the buildup for World War I. While training for war, the command was transferred to Fort Crockett, Texas, to guard the nearby Mexican oil fields. The regiment was joined there by the 9th Marines to form the 3d Marine Brigade; the first Advance Base Force of World War I. As such, the Marines were held in reserve to establish and defend naval bases in the Atlantic Ocean or the West Indies, if required. The 8th Marines was inactivated at Philadelphia Navy Yard on 25 April 1919.A year later, the regiment was reactivated for service in Haiti where Marines had… Read More

Madrid, Spain: Tall. Voluntad.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1930. First Edition; First Impression. Paperback. Rare edition written in Spanish. Fully illustrated.; Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 130 pages .

Bechtermünz Verlag. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. 3828902987 . Written in German. Map endpapers. Looks new. Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover. ; Photographs, Maps, Illustrations; 9.61 X 6.46 X 1.81 inches; 440 pages .

University of Tampa Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 1597320501 . Book and dust look almost new. Zephyrhills has a rich history that is full of surprising facts and engaging anecdotes. The story of its people and what they have achieved is told here in a collection of articles arranged from A to Z, spanning more than a hundred years of dynamic change in the Sunshine State.Read about the city's earliest days in the late 1800s when it was known as Abbott; its settlement by Civil War veterans; the pioneer citizens who found happiness around idyllic Zephyr Lake; the successes and trials of the entrepreneurs who sought their fortunes in endeavors as diverse as manufacturing, the lumber industry, and roadside attractions. Follow the story from A to Z -- from Abbott to Zephyrhills -- and discover how a whistle-stop dot on the map grew into the charming City of Pure Water, whose name has become synonymous with the country's best spring water. ;… Read More

Dakar. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1953. First Edition. Paperback. French translation. Autobiography of the famous commissioner of the province. There is an inscription in front to "Carl Nartindell (sp?) dated 2-9-1980. The signers signature is hard to read as the inscription is in French. Very Rare. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 102 pages .

Boston: Phillips, Sampson and Company. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1856. 1856 Edition. Quarter Leather. Original 1856 two volume set, not a POD or reprint. Quarter leather with marbled inset and end papers. Decorative page edges and gilt design to spines. Wear to edges, corners, and spine. Very good condition overall and very clean contents. No underlining, or highlighting. Some age tanning to endpapers. Very nice original set. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Thomas Hood (23 May 1799 – 3 May 1845) was an English poet, author and humorist, best known for poems such as "The Bridge of Sighs" and "The Song of the Shirt". Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! We pack well, provide tracking, and ship daily or next business day!; Two Volume Set Complete; Vol. 1&2; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Philadelphia PA: Henry T. Coates & Company. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1852. First Edition. Hardcover. Original green cloth boards. Printing 1852 not a reprint. Rear hinge cracked but not separated. Wear to edges. "Henry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. He was the seventh House speaker as well as the ninth secretary of state. He unsuccessfully ran for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 elections. He helped found both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party. For his role in defusing sectional crises, he earned the appellation of the "Great Compromiser" and was part of the "Great Triumvirate" of Congressmen, alongside fellow Whig Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun" Wikipedia Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a… Read More