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199840502London: Greenhill Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1853673366 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Here are the unpublished contemporary letters and diary entries of a Napoleonic officer containing detailed accounts of the battles and military campaigns of 1812 and 1814. A unique primary source describing the life and duties of an officer in the Napoleonic Wars; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; 272 pages; FSA . Greenhill Books hardcover
198842896York Harper & Row 1988. 1988. Very Good-/Very Good front board has narrow scuffed area; Presents the people of 17th century America in the vividness and hardship of their everyday lives; 195 pages . York, Harper & Row, 1988, unknown
199031732New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688052657 . A nice first edition/first printing in Near Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket with light shelf wear; is a suspenseful military thriller that follows the day-to-day lives of two brothers in the U.S. Army as they train to be officers.The book revolves around the relationship between the two brothers as they navigate the ups and downs of military life. The story is fast-paced and full of unexpected twists and turns.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199332331New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688103138 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and rubbing to front and rear panels; In the future a computer has become so intelligent that it can play chess at a level that surpasses that of any human. The computer is given the name Deep Blue and is pitted against world champion Garry Kasparov.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
198932367New York: NAL Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0453006183 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled board and page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Ritual William Heffernan tells the story of a young girl and her family as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of life in the twenty-first century. Against the backdrop of a tumultuous decade the familythe girl her mother her brother and their fatherstruggles to find a way to make sense of their world. They face violence and chaos at home but also the challenges and opportunities of a new millennium. Heffernans evocative lyrical prose celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty.; 8vo; FSA . NAL Books hardcover
198542389Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0674563751 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in an alike dust-jacket; The ties of kinship law and affection that bound the medieval family members together; 8vo; 227 pages; FSA . Harvard University Press hardcover
199830853New York: Putnam. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143769 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In the tradition of Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey Flight of Eagles tells the epic story of the great Maclean clan. Through the eyes of a young boy we follow the Macleans as they fight in the First World War and then navigate the treacherous aftermath. In this sweeping saga we see the cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.; 8vo; 328 pages; FSA . Putnam hardcover
199630869New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006017773X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with writing to upper right corner of front free end paper recto and minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tony Hillerman's The Fallen Man is a mystery novel set in the Navajo Nation in the 1930s. The story follows Navajo detective Joe Leaphorn as he investigates the murder of a prominent Navajo trader. Leaphorn is assisted by his friend and former army officer Jim Chee and the Navajo woman Tom-Tom. The investigation leads them to uncover a conspiracy involving tribal politics crooked cops and the wealthy white community. The Fallen Man is a thrilling mystery that highlights the strength and resilience of the Navajo people.; 8vo; 294 pages; FSA . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
199430993New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312075 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's debut novel; 8vo; 386 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199230867New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 067174643x . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Moscow Twilight is the first novel in the Moscow series. It follows the adventures of American expatriate Jack Ryan and his Russian friend and former KGB operative Anatoly Karpov as they try to foil a Russian plot to gain control of the world's oil supplies.; 8vo; 305 pages; FSA . Pocket Books hardcover
199831830New York: Bridge Publications. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1573181218 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this book L. Ron Hubbard provides readers with a fascinating look into the world of intelligence and its many failings. He takes a close look at the history of intelligence and its many failures from the ancient Egyptians to modern times. He discusses the many ways intelligence can go wrong from faulty analysis to false assumptions to downright deception. He also provides readers with a wealth of advice on how to avoid these mistakes and improve intelligence performance. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in intelligence or in learning how to improve it.; 8vo; FSA . Bridge Publications hardcover
199432494New York: Warner. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this novel Evan Hunter tells the story of Harry a man who has been incarcerated for 25 years and is now a reformed prisoner. In the novel Harry tells the story of his life and his crimes which include robbery and murder. Harry's story is told in a conversational style which makes the novel interesting and easy to read.; 8vo; FSA . Warner hardcover
199631995New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446520284 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Privileged Conversation is a book about a high school student and his experiences with being a minority. It is written in a humorous and relatable way which makes it easy to read.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
198530788New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394544439 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with remnants of a remainder mark to top edge near spine partially sanded away and light foxing in alike dust-jacket with edgewear; The Red Fox is a gripping story of courage determination and friendship. When the fox is captured by humans he must find a way to escape and return to his pack. With the help of a mouse he gathers a team of other animals to help him plan and carry out his daring escape. Full of suspense and intrigue The Red Fox is a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page.; Remainder; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
197531195New York: Bobley. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1975. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. Reprint in Very Good condition without dust-jacket. Front cover shows a reddish stain; Webster's American Biographies by Illustrated World Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and detailed encyclopedia of American history that is perfect for high school and college students. The encyclopedia includes bios of well-known and lesser-known figures in American history making it an essential resource for learning about American history. The encyclopedia is also full of beautiful full-color images that help to illustrate the biographies.; 8vo; FSA . Bobley hardcover
199331075New York: Forge. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312851057 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with loose spine in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The Nemesis Mission is the first in the new series The Expanse. It follows the crew of the Rocinante as they go on a mission to find a creature that may hold the key to preventing the destruction of humanity.; 8vo; FSA . Forge hardcover
198930477New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312034725 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine seemingly unread condition top corners bumped; in Very Good dust-jacket; Dean Ing's newest novel tells the story of a young girl who must team up with a mercenary to save her family from a deadly curse.Born into a cursed family thirteen-year-old Nia must team up with a mercenary Cade to save her family from a deadly curse. When Nia discovers Cade is the son of the man who killed her father she must choose between betraying her trust and risking everything to save him. With enemies on all sides can Nia and Cade succeed in rescuing her loved ones before it's too late; FSA . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199331988New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 068812674X . A nice first edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket; When J. P. Beaumont's ex-wife files for divorce she expects J. P. to appear at the hearing to contest the proceedings. But J. P. doesn't show up--and his lawyer doesn't have a clue where he is. J. P.'s disappearance throws the entire hearing into chaos and the police are called in to investigate. In the end J. P. is found safe and sound but his absence has raised some serious questions.; 8vo ; 12 269 3 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199932933New York: Bloombury USA. Near Fine. 1999. Uncorrected Proof. Softcover. 1582340595 . An attractive Advance Uncorrected Bound Galley in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear without dust-jacket as issued ; is the story of a young man Will who must rescue his brother after he is kidnapped by a group of pirates while on a fishing trip.Deepwater is the thrilling story of a young man Will who must rescue his brother after he is kidnapped by a group of pirates while on a fishing trip. With only his wits and a makeshift boat Will must outsmart the pirates and save his brother before its too late.; 8vo; 259 pages; FSA . Bloombury USA paperback
197932678New York: Rowson Wade Publishers Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0892560878 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxing and spine slant in alike dust-jacket with damp staining to front and front flap; In Poseidon's Shadow A.P. Kabryn tells the story of a young girl Althea who must navigate the dangerous waters of her home the Aegean to find her way in the world. With the help of a magical dolphin Althea sets out on a journey to find her true identity and purpose. Along the way she faces challenges both big and small and must learn to trust her instincts if she wants to survive.Poseidon's Shadow is an exciting story about a young girl who must navigate her way through the dangerous waters of her home to find her way in the world. Althea faces challenges both big and small and must learn to trust her instincts if she wants to survive. This book is a great read for anyone interested in adventure magic and mystery.; 8vo; FSA . Rowson, Wade Publishers, Inc. hardcover
199231106New York: Atheneum. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0689120664 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with stamp to half title page spine slant and bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with small closed tear to rear top corner light edgewear and light soiling to back; A young adult novel set in a world where dragons still exist. After the death of his father Jakob sets out to find the truth about his family's history. He travels to the kingdom of the dragons where he meets a beautiful young woman named Astrid. Jakob is drawn to her and falls in love with her but he knows that he can't marry her and leave the kingdom. He must choose between his duty to his family and his love for Astrid.; 8vo; FSA . Atheneum hardcover
198930258New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399134492 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; After the death of his wife John Katzenbach returns to his childhood home to care for his ailing father. The townspeople of his boyhood are all gone but John finds comfort in his old friends. One of these friends a priest suggests that John contact a medium to help him deal with his grief. John is hesitant at first but he eventually decides to go through with it.The medium tells John that his wife is still with him and that she is unhappy. John is confused and frustrated by the medium's messages but eventually he decides to follow them. He learns that his wife had an affair and that she was planning to leave him. John is devastated by the news but he decides to go through with the divorce.The day of the divorce John's father dies. John is devastated by the loss but he decides to go through with the funeral. He attends the funeral and then drives away from the cemetery.; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
198730472New York: Putnam. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399132066 . First edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with soiling to front board and soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with edgewear chipping to upper and lower spine and damp staining to spine; is a story about a man named John who travels through time. He meets different people and experiences different things but he always finds his way back home.; 8vo; FSA . Putnam hardcover
199732256New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679450513 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and rubbed spine; Author's first novel; 8vo; 273 pages; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1949biblio13350<p>First edition first printing of this stand alone suspense novel. There is a 1/2 inch semi closed tear to the top edge of the dustjacket. Earlier owners name and address written neatly on the first free end page. Price clipped otherwise in very good / good condition.</p> Scribners hardcover
