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200825071London: Constable. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 184529582X . A handsome first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Suzette A. Hill directly on the title page; Following the more than slight embarrassment of having murdered a lady parishioner the hapless Reverend Francis Oughterard is now plunged into the world of art crime. Forced by the shady Nicholas Ingaza into acting as a fence for stolen paintings he must endure the investigative probings of terrifying female novelist and amateur sleuth Maud Tubbly Pole hell-bent on portraying him in her next novel. from the dust wrapper ; 8vo; 6-288 pages; Signed by Author . Constable 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
200925530London: Hodder & Stoughton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 034097821X . A Smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 14th May 2009 by author Matt Hilton on the title page; When the unthinkable happens and the world is plunged into chaos the only thing that seems to be stable is the dust that covers the earth. When the dust begins to disappear people begin to panic. One scientist desperate to find a way to save the world uncovers a hidden world underneath the dust.; 8vo; 346 pages; Signed by Author . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
200925895London: Hodder & Stoughton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0340978244 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 15th Oct' 09 by author Matt Hilton on the title page; In this book Hilton challenges readers to rethink the ways they view anger and judgement. He argues that anger and judgement are not always helpful or productive and can lead to harmful consequences. Hilton offers practical advice on how to manage anger and judgement in a healthy way and encourages readers to think about the ways that their anger and judgement impact others.; 8vo; 310 pages; Signed by Author . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
200426255New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312331363 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; This book is about a young man who is trying to figure out what to do with his life. He is scared of money and is not sure if he is ready to be successful. He turns to his family and friends for advice but they all seem to have their own ideas about what he should do. He eventually decides to travel around the world and see what is out there.; 8vo; 305 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200326256New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312313225 . A Smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Night of the Dance tells the story of a group of teenagers who are forced to attend a dance at a mental hospital by their strict parents. The teens are unsure of what to expect but soon realize that the dance is much more than they could have imagined. The Night of the Dance is a unique and exciting story that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.; 8vo; 339 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200925531New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312534868 . A Lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated11/16/09 by author James Hime on the title page; The story follows a group of armadillos as they journey to find a new home. Along the way they face obstacles including a river full of crocodiles and a group of tyrannosaurus rexes. Ultimately the armadillos find a new home and learn about the importance of friendship and family.; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover
200725532London: Penguin Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718148592 . A Smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with slightly bumped lower edge of the spine and minor soiling on the fore edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Jilliane Hoffman on the title page; Jilliane Hoffman's Plea of Insanity tells the story of a woman diagnosed with a rare mental illness who must face the prospect of a life in a mental institution. In the face of this bleak future she turns to her faith in an effort to find hope. This beautifully written story is a inspiring look at the power of faith in the face of adversity.; 8vo; 597 pages; Signed by Author . Penguin Books hardcover
200425534New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399151273 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Jilliane Hoffman on the title page; Retribution is a dark and gripping novel that tells the story of a woman who has been pushed to the brink. After being raped the protagonist is left with the scars to prove it. She is determined to get her revenge and does whatever it takes to make sure the man who hurt her pays. This book is full of suspense and will keep you glued to the pages.; 8vo; 420 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons 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
199526264New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679412069 . First edition/first printing in Good condition with cracked spine in Very Good dust-jacket with small chip to upper spine and light edgewear; In Absolute Truths Howatch explores the history of ideas from the ancient Greeks to the Enlightenment and considers how truth has been conceived and pursued. She examines the ways in which truth has been used to justify violence dictatorship and other atrocities and offers a provocative critique of the idea of truth as an absolute.Howatch demonstrates that the quest for truth is always bound up with the power dynamics of society and the ways in which individuals seek to control their environment. She argues that the pursuit of truth is not an objective process but is instead shaped by the interests and values of those who hold power. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas the philosophy of science and the use of truth in society.; 8vo; 559 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
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
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
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
200125540New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684818477 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Fred Huebner directly on the title page; aIn Shades of Justice Freda Huebner weaves a heart-wrenching tale of love and loss. When her husband is killed in a car accident Sue moves to Texas to start anew. She meets Roy a widower with two young children. Roy is kind gentle and loving and Sue begins to fall in love with him. However Roy is also a deputy sheriff and he is assigned to investigate the death of Sue's husband. Roy is certain that the man responsible was driving drunk but the evidence doesn't seem to support his theory. As the investigation progresses Roy and Sue learn more about each other and their feelings for each other grow stronger. But when Roy is called to testify in a court trial he is forced to choose between his love for Sue and his duty to his country. Roy ultimately decides to turn himself in and he and Sue are both sentenced to prison. While in prison Roy and Sue continue to write; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster 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
199625541New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385480423 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stephen Hunter directly on the title page; Bob Lee Swagger a crack Marine sniper is confronted with troubling questions about his past from rookie journalist Russ Pewtie ; A Bob Lee Swagger Novel; 8vo; 11-463 464 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
200025544New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 068486360X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Stephen Hunter directly on the title page; Hot Springs tells the story of a group of friends who travel to a hot spring resort in search of peace and relaxation. But the peace they find is short-lived as they are forced to confront the dark secrets of their pasts.; An Earl Swagger Novel; 8vo; 478 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
201025545New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416565159 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Stephen Hunter directly on the title page; Four famed '60s radicals are gunned down at long range by a sniper. Under enormous media scrutiny the FBI quickly concludes that Marine war hero Carl Hitchcock . was the shooter. from the dust-jacket ; A Bob Lee Swagger Novel; 8vo; xii 1-418 2 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster 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