Resultados de búsqueda: Títulos que empiezan por I de Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller

Da Capo Press, 2016. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good . 6x1x9. Signed by Author. Signature only in marker on title page; scarce thus. A 1/4" tear to dustjacket with some light edgewear; a tiny tear to one page. As a cofounding member of the Beach Boys in the 1960s, Wilson created some of the most groundbreaking and timeless popular music ever recorded. With intricate harmonies, symphonic structures, and wide-eyed lyrics that explored life's most transcendent joys and deepest sorrows, songs like In My Room, God Only Knows, and Good Vibrations forever expanded the possibilities of pop songwriting. Derailed in the 1970s by mental illness, drug use, and the shifting fortunes of the band, Wilson came back again and again over the next few decades, surviving and-finally-thriving. Now, for the first time, he weighs in on the sources of his creative inspiration and on his struggles, the exhilarating highs and the debilitating lows. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop… Leer más

Saint Germain Press, 1940. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dustjacket . The I AM Activity Movement is the original ascended master teachings religious movement founded in the early 1930s by Guy Ballard (1878–1939) and his wife Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard (1886–1971) in Chicago, Illinois. It is an offshoot of theosophy and a major precursor of several New Age religions including the Church Universal and Triumphant.

HarperOne, 1992. Softcover. Very Good. 5x1x8. A striking collection of essays about Native American spiritual tradition, complemented by relevant retold or preserved Native American tales. . . . An important and unusually accessible contribution to our understanding of Native American spirituality.

Power Press, 1995. Trade paperback. Like New. Chinese scholar wu wei sees into the very heart of the to write authoritatively and lovingly about everything one needs to know regarding the asking of questions the interpretation of answers and the use of this most ancient and magical work. Wu Wei is the author of a dozen books on Chinese philosophy and personal growth. He is world-renowned for interpretations of the I Ching that make this ancient and sometimes difficult-to-understand subject easy to use and apply.

Sasquatch Books, 1997. Hard cover. Like New/Very Good. Previous owner name. The next John Gierach is a woman! In this sprightly, humorous account of her induction into the fraternity of fly fishers, adventure writer Jessica Maxwell waves her rod wildly over a number of western rivers, pointedly observing the traditions and techniques of this pastime and its curious subculture.

Henry Holt and Company, 1958. First Edition. Very Good/Good. Some small pieces missing to dustjacket at spine; previous owner name. These leisurely reminiscences of a philology professor's hunting experiences, set in southern United States, bring with them a wealth of literacy, wisdom, and humor. Havilah Babcock, whose stories in national outdoor magazines have made him a favorite to the hunting and fishing enthusiasts, creates in his anecdotes of the idiosyncrasies of the hunter and the hunted, an atmosphere of comfortable confidence. He speaks informally, and with the easy tone of the Southern gentleman who is talking of the land he knows, shares his enthusiasms, his exasperation, and his mellow insight into man and animal. These stories will have an obvious appeal to anyone who has ever held or dreamed of holding a fishing rod or a gun in his hand, as well as to the reader who enjoys Americana and the penetrating musings of a southern country gentleman. Over the course of Havilah… Leer más

Penguin Books, 2000. Softcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. In Very Good+ condition. At the age of twenty-five, Kuki Gallman, divorced and badly injured in a devastating car accident, left Italy to convalesce in Africa with the man who would become her second husband. Enchanted by the land, they established a vast ranch on the Laikipia plateau in Kenya. But Africa's splendor came with a price. Filled with pain and joy, beauty and drama, Gallman's haunting memoir "captures perfectly the magic of Kenya".

Penguin Books, 1992. Trade paperback. Good. 1x6x9. At the age of twenty-five, Kuki Gallman, divorced and badly injured in a devastating car accident, left Italy to convalesce in Africa with the man who would become her second husband. Enchanted by the land, they established a vast ranch on the Laikipia plateau in Kenya. But Africa's splendor came with a price. Filled with pain and joy, beauty and drama, Gallman's haunting memoir "captures perfectly the magic of Kenya".

Penguin Books, 2000. Softcover. Good. 6x0x9. At the age of twenty-five, Kuki Gallman, divorced and badly injured in a devastating car accident, left Italy to convalesce in Africa with the man who would become her second husband. Enchanted by the land, they established a vast ranch on the Laikipia plateau in Kenya. But Africa's splendor came with a price. Filled with pain and joy, beauty and drama, Gallman's haunting memoir "captures perfectly the magic of Kenya".

Farrar Straus Giroux, 2007. Softcover. Like New. 5x0x8. Among the most lasting voices of the most tumultuous (in his own words, "the saddest") century, a witness and a chronicler of its most decisive events, he is the author of more than thirty-five books of poetry and one of Latin America's most revered writers, the emblem of the engaged poet, an artist whose heart, always with the people, is literally consumed by passion. His work, oscillating from epic meditations on politics and history to intimate reflections on animals, food, and everyday objects, is filled with humor and affection. This bilingual selection of more than fifty of Neruda's best poems, edited and with an introduction by the distinguished Latin American scholar Ilan Stavans and brilliantly translated by an array of well-known poets, also includes some poems previously unavailable in English. I Explain a Few Things distills the poet's brilliance to its most essential and illuminates Neruda's commitment to… Leer más

Doubleday Books, 1973. Hardcover. Good/No Dustjacket. 9x6x1. With only two years to live, a young missionary is sent to an Indian village in British Columbia where he learns to face death without fear.

Summit Publishing Group, 1999. Illustrated. Hard cover. Very Good/Very Good. Signed by Author. Inscribed "Kay Great? Great story-age 69-married a 24 yr old-Good for him Best Wishes Paul J. Meyer". In I Inherited a Fortune!, Meyer shares his wisdom, spirituality, and experience that has made him a globally recognized authority in the fields of goal setting, personal success, management and leadership development. The seasoned leader will find it a refreshing reminder of the personal attributes that magnetize and breed success. Paul J. Meyer is considered by many to be the founder of the self-improvement industry as it exists today. A celebrated trailblazer and leader of the multibillion-dollar self-improvement industry, Meyer founded Success Motivation Institute Inc. in 1960 and dedicated it to "motivating people to their full potential." His flagship company has grown into an international group of companies marketing his materials in more than 60 countries and in 23 languages… Leer más

Privately Published, 1963. First edition. Hardcover. Like New/Very Good+. I lived in two worlds...is based upon her actual experiences beyond the veil...is the most controversial book to be presented to the world for sometime. It's very unusual and inspiring message will bring peace of mind to all who read it. It cannot help but remove the fear of the hereafter". This biography is the true life story of Ruth Allen. She and her family were in an auto accident which took the life of her daughter and left Ruth unconscious for many hours. Upon Ruth's return to complete consciousness, her spiritual side developed greatly. She began visiting far off lands, the past, present and future, the dead and the living. She seemed to exist on a different plane that the rest of humanity. This is her story. A scarce title, rarely offered in this condition.

William Morrow & Company, 1990. Hard cover. Very Good/Very Good. A giftbook that celebrates the exotic beauty of the natural world. Robert Vavra has always searched for the exciting, the evocative, and the unexpected in what we see around us. Presenting images both familiar and new, this book captures the beauty of the earth around us". "Robert Vavra is universally recognized as the world's premier photographs of horses. He is the author of over thirty books in ten languages. Robert Vavra's work has moved the mighty and the masses. Most of his books have never gone out of print and comprise over 2,000,000 books in existence.Peter Ustinov called him "an alchemist with his camera". Ernest Hemingway was his friend: Princess Grace of Monaco, Yehudi Menuhin, Ustinov, Prince Bernard of the Netherlands, William Shatner and James Michener wrote his forewords. Michener says there is no better photographer. The book they did together, IBERIA, was more than a year on the NEW… Leer más

Trafford Publishing, 2003. Softcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. Signed by Author. With gift inscription by and signed by author. A book that gives one a chance to hear about a little piece of The Good Old Days and find the answers to these burning questions: Which future Coast Guard Captain said Shit, Mal, let's do a 360 and get out of here. Which Coast Guard astronaut said, when asked to describe his scariest moment, Flying as Malcolm Smith's co-pilot. Which Coast Guard aviator got the blame for putting training wheels and streamers on the commanding officer's and XO's new bicycles. Which Coast Guard aviator threw up in his glove while flying rather than make a mess in the cockpit. Malcolm R. Smith, born in San Diego, CA in 1940. He joined the CG in 1957 on a dare under the "buddy-system" with his lifelong friend Larry Wiliams. It was the best mistake he ever made, he said. After boot camp in Alameda, he reported to his first duty station the CGC Dione, Freeport, Texas. Then came… Leer más

Trafford Publishing, 2003. Softcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. Signed by Author. With brief inscription by and signed by both authors. A book that gives one a chance to hear about a little piece of The Good Old Days and find the answers to these burning questions: Which future Coast Guard Captain said Shit, Mal, let's do a 360 and get out of here. Which Coast Guard astronaut said, when asked to describe his scariest moment, Flying as Malcolm Smith's co-pilot. Which Coast Guard aviator got the blame for putting training wheels and streamers on the commanding officer's and XO's new bicycles. Which Coast Guard aviator threw up in his glove while flying rather than make a mess in the cockpit. Malcolm R. Smith, born in San Diego, CA in 1940. He joined the CG in 1957 on a dare under the "buddy-system" with his lifelong friend Larry Wiliams. It was the best mistake he ever made, he said. After boot camp in Alameda, he reported to his first duty station the CGC Dione, Freeport, Texas.… Leer más

Trafford Publishing, 2003. Softcover. Like New. 6x0x9. Signed by Author. Gift inscription by and signed by author. "Your chance to relive a little piece of The Good Old Days and find the answers to these burning questions: Which future Coast Guard Captain said Shit, Mal, let's do a 360 and get out of here. Which Coast Guard astronaut said, when asked to describe his scariest moment, Flying as Malcolm Smith's co-pilot. Which Coast Guard aviator got the blame for putting training wheels and streamers on the commanding officer's and XO's new bicycles. Which Coast Guard aviator threw up in his glove while flying rather than make a mess in the cockpit. This book brings back some of the funniest moments of the Coast Guard during the time period between the Old Guard and the new modern Coast Guard. For more than two decades, Mal has threatened to write a book to chronicle his many colorful experiences during his Coast Guard aviation career. Mal can spin a tale better than any sailor… Leer más

Trafford Publishing, 2003. Softcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. Signed by Author. Gift inscription by and signed by Malcolm Smith. A book that gives one a chance to hear about a little piece of The Good Old Days and find the answers to these burning questions: Which future Coast Guard Captain said Shit, Mal, let's do a 360 and get out of here. Which Coast Guard astronaut said, when asked to describe his scariest moment, Flying as Malcolm Smith's co-pilot. Which Coast Guard aviator got the blame for putting training wheels and streamers on the commanding officer's and XO's new bicycles. Which Coast Guard aviator threw up in his glove while flying rather than make a mess in the cockpit. Malcolm R. Smith, born in San Diego, CA in 1940. He joined the CG in 1957 on a dare under the "buddy-system" with his lifelong friend Larry Wiliams. It was the best mistake he ever made, he said. After boot camp in Alameda, he reported to his first duty station the CGC Dione, Freeport, Texas. Then… Leer más

Ecco Press, 1997. Trade paperback. Very Good. 8x5x1. Before Barry Bonds, before Reggie Jackson, before Hank Aaron, baseball's stars had one undeniable trait in common: they were all white. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke that barrier, striking a crucial blow for racial equality and changing the world of sports forever. I Never Had It Made is Robinson's own candid, hard-hitting account of what it took to become the first black man in history to play in the major leagues.I Never Had It Made recalls Robinson's early years and influences: his time at UCLA, where he became the school's first four-letter athlete; his army stint during World War II, when he challenged Jim Crow laws and narrowly escaped court martial; his years of frustration, on and off the field, with the Negro Leagues; and finally that fateful day when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers proposed what became known as the "Noble Experiment"—Robinson would step up to bat to integrate and… Leer más

Trafford Publishing, 2003. Softcover. Like New. 6x0x9. Signed by Author. With gift inscription by and signed by Malcolm Smith. A book that gives one a chance to hear about a little piece of The Good Old Days and find the answers to these burning questions: Which future Coast Guard Captain said Shit, Mal, let's do a 360 and get out of here. Which Coast Guard astronaut said, when asked to describe his scariest moment, Flying as Malcolm Smith's co-pilot. Which Coast Guard aviator got the blame for putting training wheels and streamers on the commanding officer's and XO's new bicycles. Which Coast Guard aviator threw up in his glove while flying rather than make a mess in the cockpit. Malcolm R. Smith, born in San Diego, CA in 1940. He joined the CG in 1957 on a dare under the "buddy-system" with his lifelong friend Larry Wiliams. It was the best mistake he ever made, he said. After boot camp in Alameda, he reported to his first duty station the CGC Dione, Freeport, Texas.… Leer más