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NY: Scribner's, 2000. 1st Edition. Paperback. New. Physical Info: 0.9" H x 8.3" L x 5.4" W (0.66 lbs) 320 pages. 11TH PRINTING. Features: Price on Product, Table of Contents. Twentieth Anniversary Edition. Secure ship w/track #. mmensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. "Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King's On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999--and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred… Leer más

New York: Penguin, 2002. Steinbeck Centennial Edition. Paperback. New. 5.75"x8.5" 103 pp.

NY: HarperCollins, 2022. 1st Edition. Hardcover_cloth. New/New. Williams, Garth. 48TH PRINTING. Physical Info: 1.18" H x 8.35" L x 5.89" W (1.07 lbs) 352 pages. Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product. Target Age Group: 08 to 12. Secure ship w/track #. Accelerated Reader® Info: Quiz # (Quiz Name): 67(On the Banks of Plum Creek) Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grade Point Value: 8.0. generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they leave their little house on the prairie and travel in their covered wagon to Minnesota. They settle into a house made of sod on the banks of beautiful Plum Creek. Soon Pa builds them a sturdier house, with real glass windows and a hinged door. Laura and Mary go to school, help with the chores around the house, and fish in the creek. Pa's fiddle lulls them all to sleep at the end of the day. But then disaster strikes--on top of a terrible… Leer más

NY: Pegasus Books, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover_boards. New/New. FIRST PRINTING with DJ WRAPPED IN MYLAR. Physical Info: 2.0" H x 9.0" L x 6.2" W (1.7 lbs) 608 pages. Features: Price on Product, Illustrated, Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents. Secure ship w/track #. An award-winning Orwellian biographer and scholar, drawing on new sources available for the first time, shows how the way we look at a writer and his canon has changed over the course of the last two decades, presenting a fresh and relevant biography seen through a post-millennial prism. We find ourselves in an era when the moment is ripe for a reevaluation of the life and the works of one of the twentieth century's greatest authors. This is the first twenty-first-century biography on George Orwell, Using new sources that are now available for the first time, we are tantalizingly at the end of the lifespan of Orwell's last few contemporaries, whose final reflections are caught in this book. The way we look at a writer and his canon… Leer más

London, England: The Waverley Book Company, Limited, 1925. Revised. Hardcover_cloth. Very Good-Collectible. Horrabin, J. F.. 8.5"x11" Vol. I & Vol. II Navy silk boards embossed w/gilt letters on spine. Matching silk hinge tape inside front and back boards. Beautiful full color frontispieces. Spines slightly slanted, sewn binding flexible, pages soft tone with few foxing spots throughout. Not x-library, unmarked. Minor edge and shelf wear w/faint rubs. Small tears to spine crown in front gutter. Secure ship w/track number and price covers extra weight media mail shipping. Vol. I: Beautiful color frontispieces of "Animals That Lived Before the Coming of Man"; Title pg; Scheme of Contents pgs 1-6; List of Maps and Diagrams (52) pg. ix-x; Color plates (12) pg.x; pgs 1-384. Vol. II: Beautiful full color frontispiece of Viking ship; Title pg; Scheme of Contents pg V; List of Maps and Diagrams (33) in text and essential to the text pg. vii; Colour plates(12 incl. frontispiece) pg. viii; pgs. 385-741; Key… Leer más

Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover_cloth spine. VeryGood/Fine. FIRST PRINTING. 6.25"X9.25" 381 numbered indexed pages. X-Library w/graphics in mylar. Secure ship w/track #. The Allied victory at Omaha Beach was a costly one. A direct infantry assault against a defense that was years in the making, undertaken in daylight following a mere thirty-minute bombardment, the attack had neither the advantage of tactical surprise nor that of overwhelming firepower. American forces were forced to improvise under enemy fire, and although they were ultimately victorious, they suffered devastating casualties. Why did the Allies embark on an attack with so many disadvantages? Making extensive use of primary sources, Adrian Lewis traces the development of the doctrine behind the plan for the invasion of Normandy to explain why the battles for the beaches were fought as they were. Although blame for the Omaha Beach disaster has traditionally been placed ... Source: Publisher.

NY: Oxford University Press, 1992. 1st Edition Thus. Paperback. Fine-Collectible. 5.5"x8" 406 indexed pgs. First printing. Cover design by One Plus One. Spine slight slant, pages clean w/soft tone. Not x-library, unclipped, & unmarked. Secure ship w/track #. Early in the 1920s, the New York Giants sent a scout to watch a young Cuban play for Foster's American Giants, a baseball club in the Negro Leagues. During one at-bat this talented slugger lined a ball so hard that the rightfielder was able to play it off the top of the fence and throw Christobel Torrienti out at first base. The scout liked what he saw, but was disappointed in the player's appearance. "He was a light brown," recalled one of Torrienti's teammates, "and would have gone up to the major leagues, but he had real rough hair." Such was life behind the color line, the unofficial boundary that prevented hundreds of star-quality athletes from playing big-league baseball. When Only the Ball Was White was first published in 1970, Satchel… Leer más

NY: Ballantine, 1991. 1st Edition Thus. Paperback. Fine-Collectible. 6.13"x9.13" 351 pgs. Designed by Ann Gold. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean w/soft tone. Not x-library, unclipped, & unmarked. Secure ship w/track #. The most celebrated baseball writer of our time has selected his favorite pieces from the last forty years to create Once More Around the Park, a definitive volume of his most memorable work. Mr. Angell includes writing never previously collected as well as selections from The Summer Game, Five Seasons, Late Innings, and Season Ticket. He brings back the extraordinary games, innings and performances that he has witnessed and written about so astutely and gracefully-"The Interior Stadium," on the complex attractions of baseball; "In the Country," on a friendship that began with a fan letter and took him far from the big stadiums and big money; "The Arm Talks," on contemporary pitching strategy and the arrival of the split-finger delivery; and many others. Mr. Angell's… Leer más

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1994. Limited Edition. GenuineLeatherbound. Collectible - Fine. Vivienne Flesher. 6.13"x9.25". 177pp. First edition. Signed by author. First Edition Boards w/Maroon leatherette. Embossed w/gilt details. Gilt edges w/maroon silk ribbon. Ribbed spine w/matching gilt details and letters. Marble paste downs. Full color illustrations. Signature on 2nd fep. Comes with "The Signed First Edition Society" letter. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, & unmarked. Few small dents along edges. GIFT QUALITY. The lives of two conventionally raised sisters become less and less conventional in this story which looks at the "Only Problem": how can an omnipotent and benevolent creator permit the unspeakable sufferings of the world? Source: Publisher.

NY: Flatiron Books, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover_boards. New/New. FIRST PRINTING w/DJ wrapped in mylar. Physical Info: 1.0" H x 8.3" L x 5.6" W (0.7 lbs) 288 pages. Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Price on Product. Secure ship w/track #. "From Jennifer Rosner comes a novel based on the true stories of children stolen in the wake of World War II. Ana will never forget her mother's face when she and her baby brother, Oskar, were sent out of their Polish ghetto and into the arms of a Christian friend. For Oskar, though, their new family is the only one he remembers. When a woman from a Jewish reclamation organization seizes them, believing she has their best interest at heart, Ana sees an opportunity to reconnect with her roots, while Oskar sees only the loss of the home he loves. Roger grows up in a monastery in France, inventing stories and trading riddles with his best friend in a life of quiet concealment. When a relative seeks to retrieve him, the Church steals him across the Pyrenees before… Leer más

New York: Jove, 2017. First Paperback Edition. MMPB 4.25"x6.75. New. 4.25"x6.75" 469 pgs. First printing. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, & unmarked. Secure ship w/track #. The riveting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Liar. "She stood in the deep, dark woods, breath shallow and cold prickling over her skin despite the hot, heavy air. She took a step back, then two, as the urge to run fell over her." Naomi Bowes lost her innocence the night she followed her father into the woods. In freeing the girl trapped in the root cellar, Naomi revealed the horrible extent of her father's crimes and made him infamous. No matter how close she gets to happiness, she can't outrun the sins of Thomas David Bowes. Now a successful photographer living under the name Naomi Carson, she has found a place that calls to her, a rambling old house in need of repair, thousands of miles away from everything she's ever known.... Source: Publisher.

NY: Greenwillow Books (HCP), 2022. 1st Edition. Hardcover_boards. New/New. 21ST PRINTING. Physical Info: 0.85" H x 7.84" L x 5.24" W (0.72 lbs) 224 pages. Features: Price on Product, Ikids, sewn binding. Target Age Group: 08 to 12. Secure ship w/track #. Accelerated Reader® Info Quiz # (Quiz Name): 71432(Olive's Ocean) Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Middle Grade Point Value: 4.0 Scholastic Reading Counts!™ Info. Martha Boyle and Olive Barstow could have been friends, but they weren't. Weeks after a tragic accident, all that is left are eerie connections between the two girls, former classmates who both kept the same secret without knowing it. Now, even while on vacation at the ocean, Martha can't stop thinking about Olive. Things only get more complicated when Martha begins to like Jimmy Manning, a neighbor boy she used to despise. What is going on? Can life for Martha be the same ever again?

London, UK: Reaktion Books, 2024. 1st Edition. Hardcover_textured paper boards. New/New. Printing not stated. DJ wrapped in mylar. Features: Price on Product. Physical Info: 1.15" H x 9.46" L x 6.42" W (1.42 lbs) 256 pages. Secure ship w/track #. A profusely illustrated history of the diplomatic embassy, from antiquity to today. This compelling history traces the evolution of the embassy, from its ancient origins to its enduring presence in the modern world. Beginning with its precursors in antiquity, the book explores the embassy's emergence on the cusp of the Italian Renaissance, its pinnacle during the nineteenth century, and its navigation through the challenges of twentieth-century conference diplomacy. G. R. Berridge investigates how this European institution adapted its staffing, architecture, and communication methods to changing international landscapes, including the tumultuous wars of religion and encounters in the Far East. He also describes the expansion of the embassy's… Leer más

Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books, 2024. 1st Edition. Hardcover_textured paper boards. New/New. FIRST PRINTING W/DJ wrapped in clear mylar cover. Physical Info: 1.0" H x 8.4" L x 5.7" W (0.74 lbs) 256 pages. Features: Price on Product. Secure ship w/track #. McCorkle, author of the New York Times bestselling Life After Life and the widely acclaimed Hieroglyphics ("One of our wryest, warmest, wisest storytellers" --Rebecca Makkai), brings us a breathtaking collection of stories that offers an intimate look at the moments when a person's life changes forever. Old Crimes delves into the lives of characters who hold their secrets and misdeeds close, even as the past continues to reverberate across generations. And despite the characters' yearnings for connection, they can't seem to tell the whole truth: A woman uses her hearing impairment as a way to guard herself from her husband's commentary. A telephone lineman strains to communicate with his family even as he feels pushed aside in a digital world. A… Leer más

NY: Harper Collins, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover_boards. New/New. Patricia Castelao. 41ST PRINTING. 5.75"x8". 305 pp. Teal green boards embossed w/dk teal letters on front and spine. Grass green paste downs. Typography by Sarah Hoy. Jacket art c Patricia Castelao. Jacket design by Sarah Hoy. Sewn binding. Secure ship w/track #. Newbery Medal Winner! Ages 8-12 AR Quiz No. 150437 EN Fiction Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 4.0 Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, LS, VP Book Rating Rating: 3.5 Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color… Leer más

Self-Published, 2009. Paperback. New. Physical Info: 0.15" H x 9.0" L x 6.0" W (0.23 lbs) 62 pages. Secure ship w/track #. Who is this black man, with physical abilities unsurpassed by any other man? He can be the wisest king and the humblest servant. He can be the greatest architect, a builder, a military leader, and yet the most ruthless cannibal. A man feared so greatly, admired so deeply, loved so passionately, and hated so strongly. Where did he come from and where is he going? We will trace his steps and see. This book tells a story of a race of people that many have to look at with wonder and amazement. These truths will help you understand better their struggles and achievements.

CA: Ten Speed Press, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover_pictorial boards. New. Contreras, Maria Jesus. FIRST PRINTING. Physical Info: 0.8" H x 8.1" L x 6.3" W (1.0 lbs) 160 pages. Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product. Secure ship w/track #. A comprehensive, practical introduction to the often misunderstood world of olive oil--with recipes for appetizers, pasta, sauces, and desserts--from the founders and producers of the acclaimed EXAU Olive Oil brand. Humans have produced and enjoyed olive oil for thousands of years, but education about olive oil is woefully lacking. After meeting and falling in love with an American on holiday, then moving to the U.S., Giuseppe Morisani was shocked to discover that quality olive oil was not appreciated or even available in many parts of the United States. He was raised among his family's seaside olive groves in Calabria, Italy, so when he and his wife, Skyler Mapes, decided to demystify the industry, they moved to Calabria and began harvesting, producing,… Leer más

2023: Harper Collins, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover_boards. New/New. Physical Info: 0.85" H x 8.05" L x 5.7" W (0.8 lbs) 240 pages. FIRST PRINTING. Features: Ikids , Illustrated , Price on Product , Table of Contents. Target Age Group: 08 to 12. Secure ship w/track #. "Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob"--.

NY: Doubleday Books, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover_textured paper boards. New/New. FIRST PRINTING w/DJ wrapped in mylar. Physical Info: 1.2" H x 9.3" L x 6.2" W (1.25 lbs) 272 pages. Features: Price on Product. Secure ship w/track #. Margaret Atwood has established herself as one of the most visionary and canonical authors in the world. This collection of fifteen extraordinary stories--some of which have appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine--explore the full warp and weft of experience, speaking to our unique times with Atwood's characteristic insight, wit and intellect. The two intrepid sisters of the title story grapple with loss and memory on a perfect summer evening; "Impatient Griselda" explores alienation and miscommunication with a fresh twist on a folkloric classic; and "My Evil Mother" touches on the fantastical, examining a mother-daughter relationship in which the mother purports to be a witch. At the heart of the collection are seven extraordinary stories that follow… Leer más

San Francisco: Sea Star, 2005. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine-Collectible/Fine. 6.25"x9.25" 381 pages; First printing. Black textured boards w/silver letters on spine. Robin Egg blue paste downs. Typeset in Walbaum Book. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, & unmarked. Bump to FBC. Mended tear to page 216. Dogear pg 217. Secure ship w/track #. The second book of the Deptford Histories brings readers into a time when a series of dark wars between the bats and the squirrels has raged for years. The squirrel leader, the Starwife, has been betrayed and poisoned. As she lies dying, she summons a falcon to take the magic Silver Acorn to safety. Far away, the squirrel maiden Ysabelle is unaware of the devastating events. But she rescues the Silver Acorn and embarks on a perilous journey to return it. Along the way, she meets Vespertilio, a young bat who has dreamed of waging battle against the squirrels. In this gripping prequel to the Deptford Mice trilogy,… Leer más