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199026263New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039458886X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in Very Good lightly sunned dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Scandalous Risks author Susan Howatch offers a compelling and provocative exploration of the ways in which we take risks both big and small--from making decisions with our careers and our lives to taking risks with our love lives.Howatch takes readers on a journey through history art and literature exploring how risk has been at the heart of human experience. She discusses the ways that risk has shaped our world from the daring feats of explorers to the dangerous gambles of gamblers.Howatch provides readers with a unique understanding of the ways in which risk can be both empowering and dangerous and how it can be used to our advantage or to our detriment. Ultimately Scandalous Risks is a book about the power of risk and the ways in which we can use it to our advantage or to our peril.; 8vo; 385 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199329641New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0375410570 . A smart first American edition/first printing in about Fine condition with lightly cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket; is the story of a young girl Lily who moves to London with her parents to start a new life. Lily is excited to start her new school and make new friends but soon discovers that she is the only girl in her class.Lily is determined to make new friends and find her place in the world but she quickly learns that being the only girl in her class can be tough. She starts to feel like an outcast and is determined to find a way to fit in. Lily's search leads her to a burgeoning roller skating scene in London and she quickly becomes a star on the rink.Lily's dreams of being a high flyer are finally coming true but she soon discovers that the life of a professional roller skater is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. Lily must find a way to balance her career and her social life while also trying to navigate the complicated dynamics of her new school.The High Flyer is an inspiring; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199726265New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375401024 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with pages pulling away from boards and cracked spine in Very Good condition with light edgewear; The Wonder Worker is a book about a young girl who is trying to find her way in the world. She is trying to find her place in the world and figure out who she is. She is also trying to find her way in the world of magic.; 8vo; 529 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199426266New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671867245 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Methods of Execution is a nonfiction book that discusses the various methods that have been used to execute criminals over the years. The author covers topics such as hanging firing squad lethal injection and the electric chair. This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in criminal justice history.; 8vo; 284 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199026267New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 044990461X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear and soiling; Picture Postcard is a story about a young girl named Kirsten who is traveling around the United States with her mother. Kirsten and her mother stop in many different towns and cities and Kirsten gets to experience a lot of different things. Kirsten also meets a lot of interesting people and learns a lot about the United States.; 8vo; 280 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover
199841445Baton Rouge: Louiana State University. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. Price sticker on front end paper. Blue dust-jacket with white lettering has minor shelf wear; Contains seven essays which offer a survey of the most crucial concerns and developments in southern rural life since 1945. A Portrait those of the south who stayed and worked the land lived in the agricultural areas and did not migrate to the ci; 8vo; 202 pages . Louiana State University hardcover
200026275New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312848838 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Bearing Witness tells the story of the Holocaust from the perspectives of the survivors and witnesses. The book offers a unique and powerful perspective on the Holocaust and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the events that transpired.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 316 pages . Forge hardcover
199226276New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525934561 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In this novel the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of three people who are all impacted by death in different ways. In the first chapter the reader is introduced to Lina who is struggling to come to terms with her mother's death. Lina is a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world and figure out what she wants to do with her life. In the second chapter the reader is introduced to Alex who is struggling to come to terms with his father's death. Alex is a young man who is trying to find his place in the world and figure out what he wants to do with his life. In the third and final chapter the reader is introduced to John who is coping with the death of his wife. John is a retired man who is trying to find his place in the world and figure out what he wants to do with his life.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 308 pages . Dutton hardcover
199526277New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525937439 . A loverly first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket; Due Diligence is a book that explains the importance of due diligence when investing. It covers topics such as risk management financial analysis and legal considerations. The book is written for people who are new to the investment world or who want to improve their investment skills.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 326 pages . Dutton hardcover
199426278New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525937420 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket; This book tells the story of a young man Michael A. Kahn who is trying to make a name for himself in the world of professional basketball. He has lofty dreams of becoming a superstar and winning a championship. However Michael's ambitions are met with obstacles at every turn. He must overcome the challenges of being a young player on a team with veteran players deal with the personal demons that haunt him and try to stay focused on his goals.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 309 pages . Dutton hardcover
199726279New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525941886 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Sheer Gall Michael A. Kahn takes the reader on a breathless journey from the sublime to the ridiculous from the sublime to the sublime. Over the course of his dizzying kaleidoscopic pages Kahn explores the phenomenology of intoxication the psychology of addiction and the physiology of pleasure. He delves into the history of intoxication and addiction from ancient civilizations to modern cities and examines the ways that intoxication has been used as a social lubricant a means of escape and a tool of domination. Kahn also looks at the ways that intoxication has been used to create art to connect with others and to explore the bounds of the possible. In Sheer Gall Kahn provides us with a unique and exhilarating exploration of the ways that intoxication can transport us to new and unimaginable places.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 308 pages . Dutton hardcover
198926281New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671707582 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Kaplan's The War of the Raven is a gripping fast-paced novel that tells the story of a young girl's journey to save her kingdom from an invasion by the undead. Told in alternating perspectives the story follows the young princess as she sets out on a journey to find allies and learn the ways of war from the best generals in the land. Along the way she must outwit her enemies fight off the undead and find a way to stop the invasion before it's too late.; 8vo; 383 pages . Simon and Schuster hardcover
199926282New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 034542624x . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Hart's War is a riveting fast-paced novel about a U.S. Army captain Hart and his battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Hart is a leader and a warrior and he is determined to protect his men and defeat the Taliban. This is a powerful story about the cost of war and the courage and determination of the people who fight it.; 8vo; 490 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
199726283New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345386310 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; John Katzenbach's gripping debut novel is the story of a young woman Quinn who is released from a coma after a near-fatal car accident. Quinn's journey to recovery and her re-entry into the world is a story of both physical and emotional healing. But as she rebuilds her life Quinn must confront the emotional and psychological scars of the accident - and the secrets she and her friends keep from each other.State of Mind is a story of hope resilience and the power of friendship. It captures the excitement and terror of adolescence the mystery of life and the fragility of love. With its powerful characters and gripping story State of Mind is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost and wondered what might have been.; 8vo; 409 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover
199426286New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553089196 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this suspenseful novel a woman's search for the man who killed her sister sends her on a dangerous journey through the underbelly of Los Angeles.; 8vo; 386 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199326287New York: Bantam Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553092057 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped lower corners in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Jonathan Kellerman's "Devil's Waltz" is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the Zodiac Killer case. It is a detailed and compelling read that will keep readers hooked until the very end.; An Alex Delaware Novel; 8vo; 416 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199926290New York: Random House. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067945960X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Jonathan Kellerman's Monster is the dark psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. With a masterful storyteller's touch Kellerman takes readers on a wild ride with a psychopathic killer who leaves a trail of carnage in his wake. From the outset Kellerman holds the reader captive with a riveting tale of twisted love dark secrets and violent revenge. As the killer's identity is revealed the stakes only get higher and the reader is left agonizing over who could have committed these heinous crimes. With chilling precision Kellerman weaves an intricate web of deceit that will keep you guessing until the final page.; 8vo; 396 pages . Random House hardcover
199326288New York: Bantam Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308013x . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Very Good condition dust-jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; Private Eyes is a novel by Jonathan Kellerman that follows the cases of two Los Angeles-based detectives Harry Bosch and Edgar Elias. Bosch is a veteran detective who has seen it all while Elias is a new detective who is eager to make a name for himself. The cases they investigate range from murder to rape and Kellerman does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. The novel is fast-paced and suspenseful and I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend Private Eyes to anyone who loves a good mystery.; 8vo; 475 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199526289New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308920X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this book Jonathan Kellerman expertly explains the various self-defense techniques that can be used in the event of a mugging or other attack. He covers a wide range of topics including how to defend against knife attacks how to defend against kicks how to defend against punches how to defend against guns and how to defend against axes and other weapons. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn the best ways to protect themselves in a dangerous situation.; An Alex Delaware Novel; 8vo; 390 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199026291New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553057960 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this twisty psychological thriller a professor is found dead with a time bomb attached to his chest. Police are baffled as to how the bomb could have been planted and they're even more perplexed when they find no evidence of a motive. The professor's wife who was out of town at the time of the murder is the only person who can help the police solve the mystery.; 8vo; 468 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199717244New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786704942 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket; This is the story of a young girl who is left in the care of a group of strangers. She has to find her way in a new place and make new friends.; 8vo . Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc. hardcover
199726296New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679441042 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Near Fine conditon with bumped lower front corner light rubbing to extremities and minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear; When teenager Tessa is found dead on the side of the road the police assume it was a simple car accident. But when Tessa's friend Alice starts to have terrifying nightmares the detectives begin to wonder if something more sinister happened. They soon find out that Tessa had been involved in a fight with her stepfather and he had threatened to kill her if she told anyone. When they try to find her stepfather they find that he has disappeared without a trace. They now have to find out who killed Tessa and why.; 8vo; 402 pages . Random House hardcover
199826297New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375500049 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; When she was six Lynda La Plante moved with her family to a remote cabin in the woods. There she discovered a secret garden and spent hours exploring its winding paths. Now a successful writer Lynda revisits the cabin and the garden and rediscovering their secrets has helped her to find her own.; 8vo; 322 pages . Random House hardcover
199626298New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679441034 . A Lovely first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and bumped lower front corner in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; After a year of hard work and preparation 12-year-old Tracey is finally ready to compete in the regional science fair. She's been working on her project all year long and she's confident that she has something special to show off.But when she arrives at the fair she finds out that her project has been disqualified. The judges say that her project is too simple and doesn't meet the required standards.Tracey is devastated. She thought that her project was the best thing that she had ever done. Now she's going to have to start all over again.But Tracey isn't done yet. She decides to create a new project based on the same idea that she had been working on before her original project was disqualified. This time she is determined to win.Cold Sholder is a story about determination perseverance and the power of hard work. It is a story about the strength of friendship; 8vo; 415 pages . Random House hardcover
199426016London: Heinemann. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st Hardcover Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0434000183 . A smart first Hardcover edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; Prime Suspect 3 by Lynda La Plante is the third book in the Prime Suspect series. It follows the investigation of a murder that took place in London.; 8vo; 313 pages . Heinemann hardcover
