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Paris, 1962. Map. Very Good. No Binding. Approx 12.50.5x16 inches, 8-fold, printed on both sides. Folded size approx.4x6 inches..

NY: Time Inc., 1976. Magazine. Illus. by Illustated. Near Fine. Printed Wrapper. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12. Very slight 1/4" tear at the top of pages 67-73 [4 pages].

Washington D.C.: Regnery Publishing Co., 2008. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾. Americans don't just want changer, they want real change -but most have no idea where it will come from. Democrats can't provide it and Republicans won't. But former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich does. He explains what is wrong with our country and how to solve our problems in his blockbuster new book, Real Change: From the World That Fails to the World That Works. In this no-holds-barred assessment of American politics, Gingrich approaches our nation's problems with a private-sector mentality and an entrepreneurial spirit, offering commonsense solutions for the issues of today and the challenges of tomorrow. He lambastes both parties for creating a "government of the bureaucrats, by the consultants, and for the special interests" and busts the myth that voters are entrenched in a "red state" vs. "blue state" mentality.… Leer más

NY: Random House, 1994. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. "Character is destiny," wrote Heraclitus- and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In "Accountant," a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. "Batorsag and Szerelem" tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In "City of Broken Hearts," a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in "The Palace Thief," a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. .

Harry N. Abrams, 1959. Print. Illus. by Maurice de Vlaminck. Very Good. No Binding. Approx 7"x10" mounted on a sheet approx.10"x14". Very good condition. This is from one of the series "Art Treasures of the World", published by Harry N. Abrams in 1959..

NY: Tudor Publishing Co. , 1964. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Revised third edition. The aim of this book is to give a simple and reliable account of modern painting from the Impressionists up to our own time. Approx. 8.5x6 inches.

Audio Book. As New. Hardcover. Media Format ? : ? Multiple Formats, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen Release date ? : ? November 7, 2006 Actors ? : ? Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris, Elizabeth Taylor, Glenn Ford Subtitles: ? : ? English, Spanish, French Language ? : ? English, French Studio ? : ? Warner Home Video.

Wash. B.C.: Federal Bureau of investigation, 2001. Ephemera. Good. No Binding. Tarek Ahmed El-Zoghpy is wanted for the murder of a man in Prichard, Alabama. On January 23, 1999, El-Zoghpy shot and killed the victim at a service station/convenience store following a feud. The victim was the owner of the store and El-Zoghpy had worked for him. This is an Original FBI wanted poster. This is wanted flyer 627, Tarek Ahmed El-Zoghpy. It was issued October 5th ,2001. Condition is fair with slight wrinkles and staining. It measures 12 3/4" long by 8 1/2" wide. .

Philadelphia / Providence: NP / Knowles & Vose, 1830. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2 VOLUMES BOUND AS ONE. Mild dampstains not affecting text. Sabin 06070. AI 1508.

Harry N. Abrams, 1953. Print. Illus. by Rembrandt. Very Good. No Binding. Approx 8"x10" mounted on a sheet approx.11"x15". Very good condition. This is from one of the series "Art Treasures of the World", published by Harry N. Abrams in 1953..

Tel Aviv: Israel Ministry of Tourism, 1989. Map. Very Good. No Binding. Eightfold, approx. 16"x17". Folded size approx. 8.5"x4"..

NY: Churchill Livingstone, 1979. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition.

Ithica: Cornell Univ Press, 1998. Book. Fine. Soft cover. first thus. Uncorrected Proof. Poems in this volume bring readers through the construction site gate alongside the women who practice a skilled trade in a dangerous industry. Assured and impassioned, the poems not only manifest outer events and day-to-day realities of the worksite but also expose through metaphor and resonant detail its high-voltage interior life. Susan Eisenbergs early poems were private responses to the experiences of her apprentice years as an electrician.....

NY: Pantheon, 1994. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. In his memoir, Brent Staples poses some compelling questions: Where does the family end the self begin? What do we owe our families and what do we owe ourselves? What part of the past is a gift and what part a shackle? As the eldest son among nine children, Brent grew up in a small industrial town near Philadelphia. Scholarship opportunities pulled him out of the black world where he had grown up into a world largely defined by whites. Meanwhile, as the industries that supported his hometown failed, and drug dealing rushed in to fill the economic void, news of arrests and premature deaths among Brent's childhood friends underscored his precarious perch in a mostly white environment. The death of his younger brother -- a cocaine dealer murdered by one of his "clients" -- propelled Brent into a reconsideration of his childhood that offers vivid portraits of family values that supported, pressures that tore… Leer más

NY: Modern Library, 1950. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 7 Famous Greek Plays: Prometheus Bound, Agamemnon, Oedipus the King, Antigone, Alcestic, Medea, The Frogs.

General Motors, 1954. Brochure. Good. No Binding. 8vo - over 7¾. Overview of historic GM vehicles from 1903 to 1954 made to commemorate the production of GM's 50 millionth vehicle in the United States. This booklet covers the early development of the car and truck divisions of GM. The brochure proved so popular GM still proudly exhibits it online. Light staining throughout, at the top of the 8.5"x 11" brochure..

Book. Good. No Binding. Francis John Martin was placed on the FBI Most Wanted list for escaping prison. According to the FBI Francis John Martin was able to escape a local jail with three other inmates, the others were caught rather quickly. Francis Martin who was convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault. Francis John Martin was added to the FBI Most Wanted List on December 1976 and would be arrested two months later This poster is in fair condition with slight wrinkles and staple holes in the top, left corner as well as punch holes along the right side. It also has some ink marks on the left front(see pictures)..

NY: Dover Publications, 1986. Book. New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1986, 4to, new condition The essential little black dress, the elegant suit with the gold-buttoned jacket, the freedom to wear slacks -- modern women still draw upon the innovations of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. The twentieth-century's fashion doyenne began her long and brilliant career by replacing the traditional corset with the comfort and casual grace of simple but exquisitely tailored outfits. This collection features three dolls and twenty-eight authentic costumes that illustrate Chanel's haute couture history and the enduring appeal and influence of her designs..

New York: Knopf, 1994. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition.

NY: Random House, 1935. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Approx. 5x7.5 inches..