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Sofia, Bulgaria: Drake International Services. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 9540701333 . SIGNED. Hard cover is black with white lettering on front. Pages are clean and tight. Laid in front are two copies of a letter sent to promote the sales of the book. At rear of book are 48 b/w photographs, including an undated map of Bulgaria. "Because Dr. Georgi Tabakoff lived such a wide range of personal and professional experiences in Bulgaria before his emigration to Paris and later to America, he is able to offer the reader a unique perspective on the history and people of the country. Along with Georgi the reader experiences the small-town poverty of his youth, the medical profession under Communism, the terror of concentration camps in the 50s, and the unspeakable agony of hearing his own death sentence...But the valuable lessons ...perserverance and strong ethical sense should not be overlooked..." Epilogue. ; B&W Photographs; 7 x 10; 190… Read More

Sofia, Bulgaria: St. Kliment Ohridski University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 9540701333 . SIGNED. Hard cover is black with white lettering on front. Pages are clean and tight. Laid in front are two copies of a letter sent to promote the sales of the book. At rear of book are 48 b/w photographs, including an undated map of Bulgaria. "Because Dr. Georgi Tabakoff lived such a wide range of personal and professional experiences in Bulgaria before his emigration to Paris and later to America, he is able to offer the reader a unique perspective on the history and people of the country. Along with Georgi the reader experiences the small-town poverty of his youth, the medical profession under Communism, the terror of concentration camps in the 50s, and the unspeakable agony of hearing his own death sentence...But the valuable lessons ...perserverance and strong ethical sense should not be overlooked..." Epilogue. ; B&W Photographs; 7 x… Read More

Portland, OR: Multnomah Gifts. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2004. Fourth Printing; Hardcover. 159052392X . Color Illustrations; 10.1 X 8.1 X 0.6 inches; 79 pages; Hard cover has black spine with white lettering. DJ has light rubbing, scuffing, bumping, shelf wear; in a mylar cover. Illustrated with color pictures. 'Christmas whispers of wistful longings and warm family celebrations, the Savior has come, but the story isn't finished. Through her artwork, her creative retelling of the Nativity, and her tender reflections of the Christmas season, Tada invites the reader to consider anew the son of God, who is the wellspring of every joy, the fulfillment of every longing. ' .

Stanford University, California: Hoover Institution Press. New in New dust jacket. 2013. First Edition. Third Printing; Hardcover. 081791644X . Hoover Institution Press Publications Series; 8.7 X 5.6 X 1.0 inches; xxvi, 236 pages; Hard cover is black with gold lettering on spine. DJ. NEW. 'Provides a clear understanding of the Copts-the native Egyptian Christians-and their crisis of modernity in conjunction with the overall developments in Egypt as it faced its own struggles with modernity. Tadros argues against the dominating narratives that have up to now shaped our understanding of the Coptic predicament, asserting rather that it is due to the crisis of modernity.' Bibliography; index. .

Stanford University, California: Hoover Institution Press. New in New dust jacket. 2013. Second Printing; Hardcover. 081791644X . Hoover Institution Press Publications Series; 5.5 X 1 X 8.5 inches; xxvi, 236 pages; Hard cover is black with silver lettering on the spine. NEW book. Pages are clean and tight. DJ. 'In Motherland Lost, Samuel Tadros provides a clear understanding of the Copts-the native Egyptian Christians-and their crisis of modernity in conjunction with the overall developments in Egypt as it faced its own struggles with modernity. He argues against the dominating narratives that have up to now shaped our understanding of the Coptic predicament - their eternal persecution, from the Roman and Byzantine emperors to the rule of Islam, and the National Unity discourse - asserting rather that it is due to the crisis of modernity. Linking the Egyptian and Coptic stories, the book argues that the plight of Copts today is inseparable from the crisis of modernity and the answers… Read More

Istanbul, Turkey: Tuva Publishing. New. 2019. Softcover. 605919267X . Vol. 2019; Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 ; 90+ pages; Soft cover has self flaps. NEW. Yellow spine with black lettering. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with color pictures and diagrams. There are 22 diagrams for different types of dinosaur to create and the book includes scientific facts. It comes with patterned origami paper, stickers and dinosaur cards. .

Istanbul, Turkey: Tuva Publishing. New. 2019. First Edition. First Printing; Paperback. 605919267X . Color Illustrations; 10.0 X 8.5 X 0.4 inches; 128 pages; Soft cover is self wraps. Yellow spine with black lettering. NEW. 'This book is a wonderful resource for children to learn about and create their very own origami dinosaurs. Full of color patterns and pictures. Tons of fun! ! ! 'There are 22 diagrams for different types of dinosaur to create and the book includes scientific facts. It comes with patterned origami paper, stickers and dinosaur cards. ' .

Tokyo: Shufunotomo/Japan Publications. Near Fine. 1988. Sixth Printing; Softcover. Color Illustrations; 7 1/4 x 10 1/4; 104 pages; Soft cover has white spine with red lettering. Some rubbing, bumping, sunning, scuffing to covers. Bumping to upper corners of all pages. Pages are clean and tight. Book appears as if unused. Each page filled with color illustrations and steps of how to make the beautiful paper art. A guide to the Japanese art of paper folding provides detailed instructions for making dogs, birds, butterflies, flowers, frogs, foxes, giraffes, grasshoppers, monkeys, sailboats, and windmills. .

Radnor, PA: UNKNO. New. 1993. First Edition. First Printing; Paperback. 0801985145 . B&W and Color; 10.7 X 8.4 X 0.4 inches; 128 pages; Sot cover has purple spine with red lettering. NEW book. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with color photographs of works and b/w drawings of how to do the needlework. Modern and traditional designs include Seigaiha (waves) place mat, Namim no chidori (plover flying over waves) apron, Tsuru and kame (crane and turtle) wallhanging and Sodenash (bamboo leaf and feathered arrow) vest. Materials, equipment techniques and designs are explained. Index. .

New York: Papercutz. New in New dust jacket. 2015. Paperback. 1629912956 . Color Illustrations; 9.1 X 6.6 X 1.1 inches; 288 pages; Hard cover is black with red lettering on spine. DJ. NEW. Lavishly illustrated with the color cells one expects from a Gaiman title. 'The Teknophage, a 65 million year old reptile, holds the keys to the universe. An immensely powerful being, Henry Phage has spent his lifetime as a conqueror, using his immense psychic powers and his ability to manipulate wormholes in order to take over planets across galaxies and feed upon the suffering of the denizens within, effectively making himself a god. From The Phage Building, located on the planet Kahlighoul, The Teknophage plots and plans the expansion of his intergalactic empire. However, when he turns his sights towards Kahlighoul's sister planet, Earth, the Teknophage encounters a source of resistance that he did not expect. ' .

New York: Papercutz. New in New dust jacket. 2015. Hard cover. 1629912956 . Color Illustrations; 9.1 X 6.6 X 1.1 inches; 288 pages; Hard cover is black with red lettering on spine. DJ. NEW. Lavishly illustrated with the color cells one expects from a Gaiman title. 'The Teknophage, a 65 million year old reptile, holds the keys to the universe. An immensely powerful being, Henry Phage has spent his lifetime as a conqueror, using his immense psychic powers and his ability to manipulate wormholes in order to take over planets across galaxies and feed upon the suffering of the denizens within, effectively making himself a god. From The Phage Building, located on the planet Kahlighoul, The Teknophage plots and plans the expansion of his intergalactic empire. However, when he turns his sights towards Kahlighoul's sister planet, Earth, the Teknophage encounters a source of resistance that he did not expect. ' .

Kidsbooks, Incorporated. New. 2008. Hardcover. 1588654818 . Color Illustrations; 8 1/4 x11 1/4; 91 pages; Hard cover is glazed boards. Illustrated with color pictures. This book has many answers to the tough questions kids are prone to asking [many adults never thought to ask]. Hundreds of illustrated questions and answers about history, science, biography and everyday facts. Index. .

New York: Scholastic Paperbacks. New. 1996. Paperback. 0590457519 . B&W and Color; 10.9 X 8.5 X 0.5 inches; 64 pages; Soft cover has black spine with red lettering on spine. This is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w pictures. Describes the last voyage of the zeppelin, or airship, Hindenburg, which crashed in flames on a New Jersey airfield in 1937, and examines some possible causes for the disaster. Recounts the flight of the Hindenburg through the eyes of a teenage passenger and a cabin boy and describes the tragedy of the crash. Glossary. .

Beijing, China: Starfish Bay Publishing. New. 2017. Hardcover. 1760360392 . Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 10 1/2; 40 pages; Hard cover has green spine with white and red lettering. This is a NEW book. Full of bright and lively color illustrations. "Just a moment ago, the sun was still smiling in the sky, but now the rain is pouring down. However, the rain does not worry Snail because he has his own little house that fits him perfectly. Amidst the rain, an ant, a bunny and a little boy come running to the snail. One after another, they all ask the same question: “Can I come in to your house to shelter from the rain? ” How will Snail’s shell hold them all? Children will enjoy this amusing and absurd tale of Snail sharing his little house". One after another, they all ask the same question: “Can I come in to your house to shelter from the rain? ” How will Snail’s shell hold them all? Children will enjoy this amusing and absurd tale of Snail sharing his… Read More

Starfish Bay Publishing. New with No dust jacket as issued. 2017. Hardcover. 1760360384 . Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 10 1/2; Unpaginated pages; Hard cover has orange spine with white lettering. Illustrated end papers. Brightly colorful pictures. Pages not numbered; 27 pages. "On the hillside is a small, beautiful house built by a Grace the Witch. Anyone who stumbles upon this house would come to love it, so unsurprisingly, Ant, Rat, Snake, and Frog all want to live there, too. But Grace the Witch does not like to share her house and wants to live somewhere quiet. Where should Grace the Witch live? A delightful tale about sharing, loneliness, and friendship". .

London: The Johns Hopkins University Press. Very Good+. 1981. First Edition Thus. Paperback. 0801824710 . 8.8 X 5.9 X 1.0 inches; xii, 383 pages; Soft cover has black spine with white lettering. Some rubbing, scuffing, bumping, creasing to covers. Psges are clean and tight; some bumping to the corners. 'This interpretation encompasses the role of women, the structure of the family, social mores, and the history of sexuality'. Bibliography; index. .

Milford, MI: 210 Main, LLC. New in New dust jacket. 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Color Illustrations; 11 x 13 1/4; 142 pages; Hard cover is black cloth with silver lettering on the spine. Red endpapers. In a slipcase with a cutout in front, showing silver logo on the cover; slight bumping to slipcase. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Lavishly illustrated with color pictures. Extremely scarce title. Storytellers selected an envelope with an artist's name and after they were introduced to each other, each team of storyteller and artist selected a second envelope containing a word. They were instructed to share their thoughts, stories and visions about the word, and then the artist created a work of art to depict their conception of the word. This book contains each artist's and storyteller's description of their experience, the story about the word they were given, and the artwork representing 33 words. The words are: Peace; umility; Commitment; Family; Love;… Read More

London: Little Tiger Press. Fine. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 184506027X . Pop-Up; Color Illustrations; 8.90 X 8.74 X 0.71 inches; Unpaginated pages; Hard cover has glazed boards. Red spine with yellow lettering. Pages not numbered; 24 pages. Slight rubbing to covers. Pages are clean and tight. Final two pages are a giant, colorful pop-up. Follow the adventures of these 3D caterpillars in this fun counting book with a surprise pop-up page at the end of the story. .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. First Printing; Hardcover. 0399221948 . Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 11 1/4; Unpaginated pages; Hardcover has a tidy gift inscription from 'Easter 1993' inside front cover. Hardcover is green cloth with colorful pastedown on front; light rubbing, bumping, sunning. Gold lettering on front and spine. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Pages not numbered, 27 pages in book, one per letter of the alphabet. Last page has a list of the artists and source of picture used. Really delightful alphabet picture book. .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1951. Hardcover. Cherry Ames Nurse Stories Series; B & W ; 5 1/4 x 7 1/2; 212 pages; Hard cover is brown tweed look with black lettering. Boards have some rubbing, scuffing, bumping, sunning. Top edge black. Missing DJ. B/w frontispiece. Pages are clean and tight. 'The series stars a job-hopping, mystery-solving nurse in the Nancy Drew mold, named Cherry Ames. Cherry (short for Charity) hails from Hilton, Illinois (based on Wells' hometown of Danville, Illinois) , and was steered into nursing by Dr. Joseph Fortune, an old family friend. ' .