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200026397New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332777 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In Move to Strike OShaughnessy tells the story of a group of workers who decide to walk off their jobs in protest of poor working conditions. The novel is set in a small town in upstate New York and follows the workers as they navigate the challenges of organizing a strike and trying to keep the momentum going while under constant surveillance. OShaughnessy paints a vivid portrait of life on strike from the highs of solidarity to the lows of despair. The novel is an excellent account of the power of collective action and the importance of staying united in the face of adversity.; 8vo; 391 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199726398New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385318707 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this riveting book former prosecutor and law professor Kathleen OShaughnessy takes readers on a compelling and intimate journey into the heart of the criminal justice system from the courtroom to the jail cell. She reveals the devastating ways in which the obstruction of justice can undermine the justice system and derail innocent lives.With unflinching honesty OShaughnessy takes readers on a journey from her own experiences as a prosecutor to the shocking revelations of the most high-profile cases of recent years including the prosecution of O.J. Simpson the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and the trial of Michael Jackson. She shows us how the system can be gamed how prosecutors and defense attorneys can collude to deprive the public of the truth and how the pressures of the media can create an environment in which justice is denied.This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the criminal justice system and the ways in which it; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 392 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
200126402New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385334834 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped lower rear corner and soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In the early 1800s the Irish Potato Famine caused a mass exodus of over a million people many of whom ended up in America. The Irish were not the only ones to suffer from the famine; the British Isles were hit as well. The Writ of Execution is a document that was used by the British to force the Irish into work camps in the United Kingdom. The Irish were not allowed to leave the camps and were given very little food or water. Many died from the conditions or were forced to work in slave-like conditions. The Writ of Execution is a reminder of the terrible conditions that the Irish endured during the famine.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 403 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199332948New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671669788 . A nearly Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket. Top corners lightly bumped else about Fine; Author's first novel; 8vo; FSA . Simon and Schuster hardcover
1906160007Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1906. Hardcover. An edition in nearly fine condition with minor rubbing to the spine. A previous owner's name is inked on the front flyleaf; Oppenheim's book is a narrative history of the world from the Big Bang to the present day. It addresses a variety of topics including science politics and culture. The book is dense and detailed but Oppenheim's writing is engaging and easy to follow.; B&W Drawings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 305 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1906160168Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1906. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The cover is clean with gilt lettering. There is some discoloration on the endpapers. A previous owner's inscription and small bookseller's sticker is found on the front flyleaf; Frontispiece by W. B. King ; Drawings; 8vo; 315 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160507London New York And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. There is gilt lettering on the cover and spine. The exterior is clean with light general shelfwear. The interior has foxing and pages are stiff; The story of George Webber a self-made millionaire who was born into poverty and rose to become one of the wealthiest men in the world. Webber's story is a reminder that hard work and determination can lead to success.; Drawings; 8vo; 315 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
1903160248New York: A. L. Burt Company. Very Good-. 1903. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. There are white marks on the rear cover. Otherwise this is a clean and tight copy with no interior blemishes; PRINCESOppenheim's classic A Prince of Sinners tells the story of Conte a man who has everything a man could want-wealth power and a beautiful woman at his beck and call. However Conte is nothing more than a murderer a thief and a liar. He revels in his sinful lifestyle and his only pleasure is in the pain and suffering of others. When Conte is caught up in a plot to overthrow the King of France he must choose between his sinful ways and the life of a king. Oppenheim's novel is a must-read for any fan of historical fiction.; B&W; 8vo; 386 pages . A. L. Burt Company hardcover
160481London And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good-. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. The cover shows signs of sunning and fading. The spine is loose and there is some tanning to the pages ; -PRINCEValentine is the Prince of Sinners the most notorious outlaw in all of England. He's a loner preferring to ply his trade alone and live off the plunder he takes from the rich and the poor. But when Valentine meets Rose a runaway girl with a heart of gold he can't help but fall for her.Valentine is determined to protect Rose from the criminal underworld and get her out of the city. But his efforts quickly unravel when he realizes that Rose is in way over her head. Can Valentine save her before it's too late; 8vo; 256 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
1903160480Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1903. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The boards are blue with gilt lettering. Volume is signed by a previous owner on the front endpage. There is some rubbing to the boards and general shelfwear. The pages are clean; DREAMS LIES AND BETRAYALSIn A Prince of Sinners E. Phillips Oppenheim weaves a captivating story of love loss and betrayal. Against the backdrop of the French Revolution the story follows the intertwined fates of two young lovers: Gabriel the illegitimate son of an aristocrat and Lucie a young peasant girl. Torn by their differences in social standing Gabriel and Lucie are doomed to a love that cannot be. When the Revolution erupts and Gabriel is forced to flee France Lucie remains behind alone and vulnerable.Enter Jacques a charismatic Revolutionary leader. Drawn to Lucie by the power of her faith Jacques offers her a place in his new society. But Lucie is not content to remain in the shadows and she challenges Jacques to a duel. Although Gabriel tries to save her Lucie is fatally wounded. As she dies in Gabriel's arms she reveals the secret of her and; B&W; 8vo; 386 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1938160487London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. 1938. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The pages have foxing but are tightly bound. The spine is slightly cocked; Jared a young preacher takes a job as the pastor of a small church in a small town in Texas. The church is in the heart of the Texas oil patch and the congregation is made up of oilmen their families and their workers. Jared must learn to adjust to his new life and the challenges it presents.; 8vo; 252 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1939160486Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1939. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The front endpaper has a pencil signature of a previous owner. There is a small stain on the back endpaper; This is a book about a preacher who moves to a small town and starts preaching from the grill room of the local cafe. The townspeople are initially skeptical but eventually start to listen and even join in on the sermon.; 8vo; 265 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1902160058New York: G. W. Dillingham Company. Very Good. 1902. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition. Normal shelf wear and rubbing on cover. Small pencil marks on front flyleaf. Good reading copy. ; MEMORY is a novel that tells the story of two women Lily and Rose who are best friends until the night Rose accuses Lily of sexually assaulting her. Lily is forced to flee her home and her life and must rebuild her life while hiding the truth from everyone she knows.A Sleeping Memory is a reflective and haunting novel that explores the power of memory identity and forgiveness. Lily and Rose are best friends until Rose accuses Lily of sexually assaulting her. Lily is forced to flee her home and her life and must rebuild her life while hiding the truth from everyone she knows. As she struggles to make a new life for herself she must confront the memories of her past and the truth about what happened that night. A Sleeping Memory is a novel that is both heartbreaking and empowering and offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of sexual assault.; Black and White; 8vo; 311 pages . G. W. Dillingham Company hardcover
160574London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good in Near Fine dust jacket. N.D. Hardcover. A good edition in near fine dust-jacket. Dust-jacket is brightly illustrated and free of marks and tears. Book has tanned pages and small pieces of boards missing near edges and at spine. Undated. ; ; 8vo; 277 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160537London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. A very good undated edition. The orange boards are a little loose with some discoloration to spine. The pages are tanned and there are a few pencil marks to front endpage ; ; 8vo; 277 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1936160526Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1936. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first edition first printing. The boards are worn with some fading and the interior has a previous owner's sticker on front pastedown. The pages are clean but a little loose. The publisher's catalog at end does have pen marks next to some titles; Advice Limited by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a humorous and insightful book that will help you achieve success.; 8vo; 318 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160528London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. A very good edition. The cover is clean with a small dent to back board. The interior pages are slightly tanned with a previous owner's signature on front pastedown. The volume bears no stated date; Ambrose Lavendale is a diplomat who is entrusted with negotiating a peace treaty between two warring factions. He must navigate the treacherous waters of politics while trying to keep the peace.; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1916160544Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1916. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The spine is loose and cocked; and the cover shows wear but the illustration and text are still clear. There are some pencil marks on the front endpaper with tanning to pages; This is the story of a charlatan one who uses his charm and wit to deceive others. He is a popular figure in the city but behind his facade is a man who is empty and alone. One day he meets a woman who challenges him to a game of chess. He knows that he can't win but he plays anyway. In the end she proves to be a more formidable opponent than he could have imagined and he is forced to face his own truths.; B&W; 8vo; 302 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1939160549London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1939. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket is bright yellow with illustration of gallows on the front. There are s some pencil marks on the front endpage and the binding is tight; ; 8vo; 255 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1904160529Boston: Little Brown & Company. Very Good. 1904. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition. Volume is signed and dated by the previous owner on front endpage. There are small water stains on the back endpages. The cover shows wear with the spine being slightly cocked; ; B&W; 8vo; 320 pages . Little, Brown, & Company hardcover
160546London Melbourne And Toronto: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An undated edition in very good condition. The red boards are clean with some tanning to endpages ; ; 8vo; 318 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
160541London And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The red boards show spots of discoloration and there is tanning and foxing to interior pages. An inscription to the previous owner is present on front endpage ; Also published as "The Yellow House" ; 8vo; 256 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
193128182Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1931. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. A reprint edition in very good condition; there is alot of wear to the outer boards and fading of the original fabric. The spine has almost completely separated from the pages. There is a penciled signature on the fly leaf from previous owner ; ; 8vo; 922 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1939160523Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1939. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good first printing of the first edition housed in dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket has a few small chips and some wear to edges but is very vibrant in color. The book has gray boards with burgundy text and the interior is clean and tight. ; Jacket drawing by George F. Kelley ; 8vo; 315 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1913160506London Melbourne And Toronto: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. 1913. Hardcover. A later edition in very good condition. There is gilt lettering on cover and spine. There are some marks of discoloration on exterior and foxing to pages; TEACHINGIn this book Oppenheim and Phillips argue that many false teachings are being taught in the name of Christianity. They provide examples from the Bible and from religious history to illustrate their point. They argue that false teachings lead to idolatry division and ultimately destruction.; 8vo; 278 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
