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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
198730180New York St. Louis San Francisco Toronto Hamburg Mexico: McGraw-Hill Book Company. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0070011958 . A attractive first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with blind stamp to front free end paper cocked spine and minor soiling to upper roar board in Near Fine dust-jacket with light soiling to upper rear panel and minor edgewear; Allen's book is a comprehensive history of World War III simulations from the earliest days of the Cold War to the present. He tells the story of the people who have created and played these games as well as the policymakers who have used them to rehearse strategies for waging war. The book is full of fascinating anecdotes and reveals the surprising ways that war games have influenced real-world events.; 8vo; FSA . McGraw-Hill Book Company hardcover
199130162New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446515663 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Set in contemporary South Africa where white supremacists take over the Pretoria government and invade bordering Namibia sparking internal revolt and domestic chaos. In response US and British forces restore order with Operation Brave Fortune an all-out land sea and air operation; 8vo; 670 pages; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
199226514New York Tokyo and Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964510 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with laminate separation to front and minor edgewear; Voodoo Ltd. is an action-packed fast-paced novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. When the president of a tech company is kidnapped his executive assistant Jack must use all of his skills to unravel the mystery and save his boss. Along the way Jack uncovers a conspiracy that could put all of Silicon Valley at risk.; 8vo; 282 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
200025238Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316154067 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Michael Connelly directly on the title page; One disastrous night Cassie Black walks away from her life of crime and doesn't look back. Now she's thriving at a job selling Porshes to Hollywood hotshots but Cassie is unsatisfied with the straight and narrow and soon falls back into her old ways. Little does Cassie know she is about to discover a world of trouble she never dreamed of. ; 8vo; vi 3-391 392 2 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199834380London: Headline. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0747222355 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Emer Gillespie directly on the title page; Author's first novel; 8vo; vi 375 3 pages; Signed by Author . Headline hardcover
199826387New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525937366 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; In Violation North Darian tells the story of her family's long treacherous journey from war-torn Afghanistan to the United States. The family is made up of mother father their three young children and their dog. They travel through Iran and Turkey risking everything to flee the Taliban. When they finally make it to the States they are met with suspicion and hostility from the people they hoped would help them. North writes with immediacy and honesty about her family's struggles to find safety and acceptance in a new country.; 8vo; 291 pages . Dutton hardcover
199726308New York: ReganBooks. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060391472 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Veritas is the story of a young woman Lizzy and her search for meaning in a world that seems to be crumbling around her. Lizzy is a brilliant and ambitious artist but she is also struggling with her identity. She is not sure who she is or where she belongs. In Veritas Lashner explores the question of identity and the way that it can be shaped by the people and events around us. Lizzy is forced to confront her fears and her doubts and to find her place in the world. Veritas is a powerful and moving novel which explores the depths of human emotion and explores the ways that we can find our way back to ourselves.; 8vo; 454 pages . ReganBooks hardcover
1931160560Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1931. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first american edition first printing in very good condition. The spine is cocked with some fraying. The boards are loosening and the previous owner has signed the front endpage ; This book is about a boy who wants to become a geologist and go on adventures in different parts of the world. He rises through the ranks of the mining company and becomes a successful executive. However he always yearns for the excitement of exploration. He eventually leaves his career behind and travels to various parts of the world discovering new gold mines and becoming one of the most famous geologists in the world.; 8vo; 312 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1931160561Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1931. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first american edition first printing in good condition. The boards are becoming loose and there is staining present to the cover and page edges. A previous owner's signature is on the front endpage ; This is a children's book about a boy who wants to become a gold miner. He is determined to climb the ladder of gold and become rich. He meets many obstacles on his way but he never gives up. Eventually he becomes a successful gold miner.; 8vo; 312 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1931160559Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1931. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. A first edition second printing in very good condition. There is a small stain on the front cover with a chip to the top of the spine. A previous owner's signature is on the front endpage; The novel tells the story of a young girl Jennie who is determined to become a gold miner like her father. In order to achieve her goal she must overcome many obstacles including a harsh mining environment and her own lack of confidence. Ultimately Jennie succeeds in reaching the top of the ladder of gold and learns the importance of hard work and determination.; 8vo; 312 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1931160558Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1931. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first american edition first printing in very good condition. The cover is clean with slight amount of fraying to spine ; The story follows the life of Barbara Graham as she climbs the ladder of success from secretary to owner of her own business. Along the way she makes mistakes but learns from them and continues to climb.; 8vo; 312 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
199626355New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965681 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. Book shows slight foxing to top of pageblock; In Up Jumps The Devil Margaret Maron tells the story of her family's journey from the middle of nowhere to the forefront of the American pop music scene. It all starts with her father a nomadic musician who moves his family from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1970s in search of a new start. Maron's mother is a creative force in the family constantly writing songs making costumes and staging elaborate concerts. The Marons quickly become one of the biggest bands in the country but their success comes with a price. As their wild lifestyle spirals out of control the family is forced to face the demons that have been chasing them all along.Up Jumps The Devil is a funny heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant story of family music and the power of art.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199726112New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142851 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; When the body of a young woman is found near a river in rural Virginia FBI agent Lincoln Rhyme and his partner Amelia Sachs are called in to investigate. The victim an aspiring dancer had been raped and strangled.The evidence points to the victim's boyfriend a local college student but Rhyme and Sachs are not convinced. They have their doubts because the victim's boyfriend is a very clean-cut innocent-looking young man.Then Sachs discovers a key piece of evidence that changes everything: the victim's clothes were found in the boyfriend's room. This leads the FBI agents to a shocking discovery: the boyfriend is a werewolf.; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199425689New York: G. P. Putnams Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039913932x . 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 Steve Martini directly on the title page; A gripping story of family betrayal and redemption Undue Influence tells the compelling story of three generations of a Boston family whose lives are utterly changed by the sudden and mysterious death of their father. From the moment they learn of his death the family members start to suspect that their father may not have died in a car accident as they were told but may have been assassinated. As they delve further into the mystery they discover that their father may have been a target of a powerful and ruthless organization known as The Syndicate. Now as they face the challenges of life without their father and the threat of The Syndicate they must rely on each other to uncover the secrets of his death and protect themselves from the danger that still lurks.; 8vo; 462 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnams Sons hardcover
200026177London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316646237 . A stunning first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in Near Fine condition dust jacket with light edgewear and crease to front panel running parallel to fore edge; After a tragic accident a grieving mother turns to a psychic to help her find her son.; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199033329New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671722298 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; A riveting story of espionage courage and betrayal Under Siege tells the dramatic story of a group of American soldiers who are held captive by the North Vietnamese forces in the jungles of Vietnam. Despite their perilous circumstances the captives are determined to escape and return home to their families.In the early days of the war the United States was unable to mount a serious counterattack against the more experienced and battle-hardened North Vietnamese forces. As the war continued American commanders realized that their troops were being killed or captured at an alarming rate. In response the government created a secret program known as Operation Homecoming.The aim of Operation Homecoming was to bring back as many American servicemen as possible. The program was controversial from the outset as many Americans were opposed to the war. Nevertheless the United States committed vast resources to the project and by 1968 more than 5000 soldiers had been rescued.Under Siege is the story of; 8vo; 408 pages . Pocket Books hardcover
199030883New York: Pocket Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671722298 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition contemporary gift inscription to previous owner on front free end paper; in alike dust-jacket; Under Siege is an exciting and suspenseful novel that tells the story of a group of soldiers who are surrounded by enemies in a hostile environment. The soldiers must use all of their skills to survive and to find a way out.; 8vo ; viii 408 pages; FSA . Pocket Books hardcover
199926312New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 068484382X . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In Ultimate Justice Latt and Mimi explore the concept of justice and how it can be found in everyday life. They discuss topics such as the ethics of punishment and what is considered fair and offer readers ways to think about justice in their own lives.; 8vo; 380 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200045820New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196300 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The U.S.S. Seawolf is a fast stealthy submarine that is used by the United States Navy. The Seawolf is a very important submarine because it can go very fast and stay very quiet.; 8vo; 436 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
196240229Washington D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. Very Good. 1962. Hardcover. Very Good condition light edgewear; ; 4to; 278 pages . U.S. Government Printing Office hardcover
199525807New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671782711 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Twilight is a novel written by Nancy Pickard. It is about a young girl named Bella who moves to a new town with her mother and stepfather. Bella falls in love with a vampire named Edward and they begin a forbidden relationship. The townspeople are afraid of Edward and they keep Bella and Edward apart. However Bella and Edward are able to find a way to be together.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
200045337New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193646 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this novel Neil McMahon tells the story of two brothers each struggling with their own demons. The older brother John is a Vietnam vet who struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The younger brother Tim is a college student who is struggling with his own demons-namely an addiction to drugs and alcohol. John and Tim's lives intersect when John moves in with Tim to help him get his life back on track.; 8vo; 205 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199425760New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 038529932X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; When a serial killer targeting women in the city is caught the detective on the case is sure that the killer is one of her old cases. But as she digs into the past she realizes that the killer is someone she never suspected-her own husband.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 432 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
197942057Cambridge MA And London England: Belnap Press of Harvard University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0674910257 . A first edition in Very Good condition with edgewear and rubbing to the boards in alike dust-jacket with sunning rubbing and edgewear; A perceptive guide to the study of history. Teaches how to read how to analyze how to discriminate. Useful in the study of current history in the making and to the professional historian; 8vo; 437 pages; FSA . Belnap Press of Harvard University Press hardcover
