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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
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
200525557New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743234707 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; In Blood Memory Iles tells the story of a family torn apart by the Holocaust. Gerta the matriarch is forced to take her six children into hiding after the Nazis round up her family and friends. For three years the family survives in a secret bunker living off the land and stealing what they need to survive. But when Gerta's youngest daughter is discovered the family must flee for their lives. They make their way to freedom only to find that the horrors of the past have followed them. Gerta and her children must deal with the aftermath of the Holocaust including the death of their parents and the destruction of their home. Blood Memory is a powerful and heartbreaking story of family resilience and the power of love.; 8vo; 496 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
200525559New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399148817 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and gold "Signed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the first leaf; Sleep No More is a unique and captivating book that tells the story of a woman who is diagnosed with a sleep disorder. After trying every sleep remedy and treatment possible she is left with little hope of getting a good night's sleep again. However after trying out a few of the techniques in Sleep No More she finds that she is able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in years.; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200725562New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743292502 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; Third Degree is the story of a young man's journey from innocence to experience. It is a story of courage hope and redemption. It is a story of the power of addiction and the strength of love. It is a story about the choices we make and the consequences of our actions.; 8vo; 385 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199115129Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition and true first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition. Unread Fine condition SIGNED by author David Ignatius; Set in Istanbul in 1979 this story takes place during the unraveling of the Russian empire. Through CIA operatives Anna Barnes and Alan Taylor readers are introduced to the world of international intrigue with an unsuccessful CIA plot to spread disinformation among the Soviet southern republics of Uzbekistan Azerbaijan Armenia and Georgia. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xviii 465 5 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
199118781Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition and true first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition. Unread Very Fine condition SIGNED by author David Ignatius; Set in Istanbul in 1979 this story takes place during the unraveling of the Russian empire. Through CIA operatives Anna Barnes and Alan Taylor readers are introduced to the world of international intrigue with an unsuccessful CIA plot to spread disinformation among the Soviet southern republics of Uzbekistan Azerbaijan Armenia and Georgia. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xviii 465 5 pages; 15129; Signed by Author . Franklin Library 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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