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New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1946. First Edition Assumed . Hard Back. Good/No Dust Jacket. 5" x 7 3/4. 408 Pages. Light brown boards the letters with ZG on the entire cover and a black quarter-spine. Top page edges are a dull red. This is a 1946 reprint copyright of the 1918 copyright. Interior text pages are bright, tight, and white. The U.P. Trail narrates the story of William Neale, a young engineer working for the Union Pacific railway. He must contend with Indians, bandits, badlands, and bad weather to get the train to the destination. The railroads are expanding to link the nation, with the celebrated golden spike marking the spot in Utah where the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific would meet. Published in 1918, The U.P. Trail became a bestseller for Grey, and was made into a film in 1920, starring Roy Stewart and Kathlyn Williams.

New York: Marvel Comics, 2021. Trade Paperback. Fine. 6 3/4" x 10" 1/4. The Super-Soldier You Love to Hate. John Walker, The OneTime Captain America and Former U.S. Agent. Collects U.S. Agent (2020) # 1-5

New York: Marvel, 2020. Assumed First Edition . Trade Paperback. Fine. 6 3/4" x 10" 1/4. This wasn't the first time he had walked away. Steve Rogers, A.K.A. Captain America, living Legend of World War II, had forsaken the red-white-and-blue attire in Captain America #176, written by "Stainless" Steve Englehart and penciled by "Our Pal" Sal Buscema. The year was 1974, and Richard Nixon had resigned the presidency due to the cover-up of the Watergate burglary. Faith in America's political institutions was starting to plunge. Englehart had just completed a powerful storyline in Captain America #175 wherein Cap confronted the leader of the evil Secret Empire in the White House's Oval Office itself. That unnamed leader was a man of high political standing. Rather than face the consequences, he committed suicide in front of a shocked Captain America. This revelation caused Rogers to reassess his costumed role, and he ultimately decided to give it up. This lasted… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Arco Publishing, In., 1985. Hard Back. Fine/Very Good. 9' X 11 3/4'. 208 Pages Indexed. No defects noted. No marks or stamps. Dust jacket price 19.95 is unclipped. Giift Quality book A large pictorial book illustrated with photos on every page, some in color and full page.In a world where an enemy's global reach can at any time threaten our interests, our wide-ranging military commitment and immediate reaction with substantial forces is imperative. Rising to the challenge, the American armed forces have created rapid deployment units, drawing from alll the services, designed to intervene wherever needed at short notice. This the first book to present an inside view of the makings of the US Rapid Deployment Forces and its central command. Contents: The Gulf on Fire, Scenario, The Gulf Cooperation Council, Evolution of the US Rapid Deployment Forces, Intelligence and C3 in Southwest Asia, Ground Forces, Air Force Units, Airlift Operations, US Naval Forces,… Read More

New York: W. W. Norton & Company - The New Press, 1957. Hard Back. Good/Fair. 6" X 8 1/2. 239 pages with black and white photographs. First American Edition. Dust jacket with unclipped price 3.75 has edge chipping and soiling. Lower right page corner damage on first 74 pages with some 1/2 inch parts wrinkled or missing. Soiling on endpapers. Same damage extends to cover with a 1 inch corner missing our of the blue board. Interior is clean tight with no marks or stamps. The story of Bulldog Drummond's four year struggle against the most dealy menace to Britain's survival. He captured Germany's greatest U-Boat commander and killed another submarine ace in a single savage night. One of the finest personal accounts of the war at sea. Foreword by AdmiralRobert B. Carney, U.S.N. A superb saga of the destroyers and men whose savage war preserved Britain's like line in her most desperate hour.

Pleasantville, NY, U.S.A.: Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, The, 1991. Hard Back. Very Good/No Dust Jacket As Published. 8 1/2" X 11. 144 pages indexed. A Dorling Kindersley Book (DK Direcdt Limited). Glossy laminated pictorial boards with green and white lettering. Tight clean book with noted defects. Extensively illustrated with color photographs, drawings

London: Brookhampton Press, 1998. 1998 Edition . Hard Back. Fine/Very Good. 6 1/2" X 9 1/2. Johnston, Dave - Illustrations. 218 Pages Indexed. After a lifetime of studying the UFO phenomenon, Alan Watts is convinced that riot only are extra-terrestrial visits to our world a fact, but that the continued presence of UFOs over the last fifty years has produced a change in human awareness. In this sequel to his internationally successful UFO Quest, he explains how we have been receiving direct communications from deep space for over twenty years. This book tells how, through the use of specific channels and key individuals, messages from a powerful group called the Council of Nine have been received. These messages contain a wealth of information on the past, present and likely future of this planet. Despite their knowledge of the phenomenon, the powers that be seem unwilling and even afraid to confirm this. Watts is convinced that as we approach the twenty-first century, the messages reveal that… Read More

Albuquerque, New Mexico: University of New Mexco Press, 2004. First Printing . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2. Allen-Gallegos, Maya - Cover Design. 169 Pages Indexed. No defects noted. New Mexico's state archives offer a rich collection of documents from the Spanish, Mexican, and Territorial periods. The author has mined this collection to produce a series of 36 articles that give us an idea of the stark reality of everyday life: what ordinary people went through to feed and protect their families, keep warm, worship their God, deal with government bureaucracies, and enjoy a few of life's pleasures. Previously published in periodicals with small local circulation, these essays are now available to the broader audience they deserve. In an extraordinary case from 1744, Juana Martin, the wife of Joseph de Armijo, accuse him of carrying on an affair with Getrudes de Segura. When the investigation was concluded, the offending couple was found guilty, and Getrudes sentenced to… Read More

Arcadia Publishing, 2017. Soft cover. Very Good. 128 pages illustrated with many black and white photographs. Book is clean with white pages and a square, tight binding. USS New Mexico (BB-40) was commissioned into the fleet near the end of World War I, and the battleship's name was a great honor bestowed upon a state that was but five years old. Because of her superlative performance, New Mexico came to be known as the "Queen of the Seas." During World War II, she was one of the fiercest fighting ships in the Pacific theater, earning six battle stars. This book describes how battleships evolved over the years, how New Mexico was constructed and later modernized, and how she proudly displayed the American flag across two oceans. At the same time, it offers a rare glimpse into her inner workings, shipboard life, and her role in taking the fight to the enemy after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The sailing list for USS New Mexico (BB-40) reflects the highest credit upon her… Read More

U.S.A.: University of Nebraska Press, 1990. Tenth Printing . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5 1/4" x 8. 282 pages. Illustrated. Exterior is very clean, shows no signs of discoloration or damaging; very minimal creasing to top of spine. Interior text is flawless. A greenhorn's initiation into trail herding, roping, and branding is described with a mastery of language rarely brought to the subject, for Barrows loved books as well as broncobusting. Winters usually found him back at the settlement of Ubet in Judith Gap, where his parents had come to operate a hotel for travelers on the stage line from Billings to Fort Benton. In a few years John Barrows stored a host of impressions of a raw part of the West rapidly changing. Is the reader of his unvarnished reminiscences in for a rousing experience? You bet.

Vintage Books, 1976. 1st Edition . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 438 pages. Indexed. Stated First Vintage Books Edition. Book has bright colorful colors and a slightly upturned front cover. Covers and spine have edge wear and creases that are hard to see in the scans. Pages are tightly bound but are yellowing. Text is free from any apparent marks. The author works hard to make the case for the anti-alien establishment. Arthur C. Clarke says "A welcome breath of sanity in a field where it is sadly lacking"

Award Books, 1966. 1st Edition . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 160 pages. A-174X. Book is clean with bright pages and a square, tight binding. Slight bumping to back cover affecting lower page edges. Covers have scuffs, scratches and creases that are very difficult to see in the scans. Pages are very tight and the spine has no creases, this book feels like it has never-been-read. Modest date stamp inside front cover 23 DEC 1968. Where drifters from the city's lowest depths mixed with strays from its best families. Mona's Place A cluttered apartment in the Philadelphia Block that became an oasis of Bohemia in the midst of a shining city of glass and chrome and conformity. Where Dirk, the pusher, discovered he was prey to a strangely compelling love. Where Julian, who drifted aimlessly into The Ugly Club, found himself trapped in the vague corridors of a shadowy life. All the desperate ones went to Mona's - when society had pulled the welcome mats everywhere else.

Odyssey Pubns, 2001. Soft cover. Very Good. Book is clean with a square, tight binding and bright, white pages. Book has minor wear on the edges that is difficult to see in the scans that include some creases to both covers A fun book with hundreds and hundreds of addresses for receipt of fan mail. The book you see in the images is the actual book we have for sale. Why pay more? When you buy this book from us, you are helping to support a small brick and mortar family owned store. We have been curating our collection for three generations and currently have over 250,000 volumes in stock. Please feel free to call for more stock.

Scotland: HappyStance Publishing, 2013. First Edition . Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 6" X 8. 190 Pages. No defects noted. Interior text pages are near flawless. Building on his popular Ultimate Success series, Support Surgeon Dr. Duc Vuong returns with his latest weight loss surgery guide, this time for Gastric Sleeve patients. Written in an easy-to-understand manner, he explains some of the anatomical and surgical aspects of the gastric sleeve, while providing practical strategies on how to be successful long-term. He delves into some of the most elusive topics that plague weight loss surgery patients, such as weight loss plateaus, social eating, and long-term follow-up testing requirements. Maintaining the quiz and answer format of his previous books, this book is a must read for all weight loss surgery patients who are looking to maximize their weight loss surgery tool. Here are just a few of the topics that are discussed in Ultimate Gastric Sleeve Success: Understanding Your Gastric Sleeve… Read More

San Bernadino, CA: HappyStance Publishing, 2013. First Edition . Trade Paperback. Fine. 6" x 9. 190 pages. Exterior is glossy, with no apparent markings or damages. Binding is firm. Interior pages are clean. Building on his popular Ultimate Success series, Support Surgeon Dr. Duc Vuong returns with his latest weight loss surgery guide, this time for Gastric Sleeve patients. Written in an easy-to-understand manner, he explains some of the anatomical and surgical aspects of this newer surgical procedure, while providing practical strategies on how to be successful long-term. He delves into some of the most elusive topics that plague weight loss surgery patients, such as weight loss plateaus, social eating, and long-term follow-up testing requirements. Maintaining the quiz and answer format of his previous books, this book is a must read for all weight loss surgery patients who are looking to maximize their weight loss surgery tool.

Fort Mill, South Carolina: American Lantern Preess, Inc., 2011. First Edition . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8 1/2" X 11. 219 Pages. A dozen or so pages have underlining. No other defects noted to this otherwise As New book. Twelve super-smart but simple steps to dramatically save your household big money. Insiders talk out of school with eight big hidden financial incentives your broker has to steer you to mediocre investments. Smart money dispatch tells you where the richest and most successful investors are putting their money right now. Here are the mainstream insurance companies poised to go bust without warning or notice. This book shows you how to make sure your existing coverage is secure. Also included is everything you need to know about picking a stable bank and keeping your money safe. Contents in twelve comprehensive chapters with up-to-date information plus Six Appendices: Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities of 2010, Gemstones and Wealth Preservation, State Taxation of Retirement Income,… Read More

Box 11, 28880 Bagsvaerd Tilretteaeggelse: Henning: Interpresse, 1979. August 1979 . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8 1/2" X 11.

Laguna Beach, California, U.S.A.: Basic Health Publications, Inc., 2006. First Printing . Hard Back. Very Good/Very Good. 6" x 9. 174 Pages Indexed.Black boards with tan quarter-spine with gold spine lettering. No defects noted to book. Dust jacket price 24.95 is unclidpped. We are standing at the threshold of a new and exciting medical era, an era of regeneration, rejuvenation, and renewal in which stem cells will set the stage for healing and, in some cases, the restoration of injured, diseased, and debilitated tissues and organs. While stem cell therapy is surely in its infancy, the field is rich with promise. The debate over the use of embryonic stem cells and the questionable effectiveness of adult stem cells have led many scientists and clinicians to concentrate their energies on umbilical cord derived stem cells from healthy newborn babies. While these cells are technically classified as adult stem cells, they appear to have greater restorative and regenerative potential than stem cells… Read More

Barcelona: Aims Intl Books Corp., 1999. Assmed First Edition . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 4 1/2" X 7. May 1999 Release

London: Osprey Publishing Limited, 1979. First Edition . Hard Back. Fine/Very Good. 7 3/4" x 10. Mann, Claydon Hook - Design. 247 Pages Indexed. Beautiful red cloth with silver spine lettering. Brand new condition with near flawless interior text and illustration pages. No marks, stamps, or labels. The dust jacket appears to have been price clipped on the bottom of the front flap. In twenty years, Bayensche Motoren Werke has shot from the brink of financial disaster to the forefront of the European, even the world's, motor industry. This is their factory racing story It has not been easy reaching today's pinnacle, a pinnacle supported by an outstanding race record, an aggressive philosophy of racing improves the breed, and a public following which is the envy of many a less image-conscious manufacturer. The author tells of the factory cars; not only of their racing, but also of their technical development. The development of the BMW 700; the versatile four cylinder single overhead… Read More