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200125691New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 055310893X . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Francine Mathews directly on the title page; When twelve-year-old Remy moves to New York City with her mom she's sure she's found her dream home. She's got her big bright beautiful city to explore and her mom is a famous artist. But Remy quickly learns that life in the big city is not as perfect as it seems. She's constantly getting lost and her mom's art is no longer getting the recognition it once did. Remy starts to make friends with her neighborhood the street kids and finds her own creative way to express herself. With the help of her new friends Remy learns to stand up for herself and to find her own voice.; 8vo; 400 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200425077London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593051351 . A smart first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust wrapper with minor edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; is the story of a young man who grows up in a tough neighborhood on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers.The Crime Trade is the story of a young man's journey from the Lower East Side of Manhattan to the heights of detective work. Kernick vividly captures the grit and determination of a young man determined to make something of himself in a tough neighborhood. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers. Kernick's story is an inspiring testament to the power; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
1912160567Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1912. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in near fine condition with dust-jacket of very good condition. Signed and dated in pencil by previous owner. Dust-jacket shows normal wear and chipping. ; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. This "complicated plot replete with mystery and surprises keeps the reader continually on the qui vive" and is touted as the "most powerful story yet written by Anthony Partridge" ; B&W; 8vo; 340 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
198325522New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671449095 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges and remainder mark to lower edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author William Heffernan directly on the title page; This book tells the story of a young American John Paul Vann and his experiences during the Vietnam War. John Paul Vann is a compelling character and Heffernan's writing is skillful and riveting.; Remainder; 8vo; 425 pages; Signed by Author . Simon and Schuster hardcover
199825160New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312185650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; John Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel tells the story of a young musician's journey from innocence to experience and the obstacles and joys that life throws in his path. From the dusty Southern towns where he first picks up the guitar to the bright lights of the big city the young man learns about love loss and the meaning of life. Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel is a beautiful and moving story of triumph over adversity.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover
200425909New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399152121 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sheldon Siegel directly on the title page; In The Confession Sheldon Siegel tells the story of a young girl who after years of hiding her true identity comes out to her family and friends as a transgender person. The story explores the challenges and triumphs that come with this big change and how the young girl comes to find her own identity and sense of self.This beautifully written and heart-wrenching story is an important reminder that no one is static and that everyone experiences life in their own unique way. It is an inspiring story of hope and determination and will touch the hearts of readers everywhere.; 8vo; 353 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
197241058Washington D.C.: Self Published. Good with no dust jacket. 1972. Softcover. White with black lettering; Roster of members who have 2 years of active membership and outstanding accomplishemnts in preserving our Military Heritage; 12mo; 174 pages . Self Published paperback
196241027London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1962. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket. Dust-jacket is price clipped and has publisher's price sticker on front flap; The Muirhead Library of Philosophy; 8vo; 411 pages . George Allen & Unwin Ltd. hardcover
1939160492London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. 1939. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The binding is tight with the pages free of blemishes. The cover shows wear and has marks of discoloration ; The Colossus of Arcadia is a story about a young girl who is taken to the land of the Titans by her grandfather. There she meets the Titan Atlas who is in love with her. He helps her find her way back to Earth and she returns to find that her grandfather has died. She then sets out to find the Titan who can help her find her grandfather's killer.; 8vo; 316 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1938160474Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1938. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The cover and spine have marks of discoloration. The pages are tightly bound; In 1876 the wealthy and powerful industrialist John Vanderlyn commissioned the architect Thomas U. Walter to build a colossal statue of Arcadia for his estate Vanderlyn Park. The project quickly spiraled out of control however and Walter was forced to enlist the help of his friend the artist E. Phillips Oppenheim. Together they completed the statue in just nine months using a staggering 1000 tons of bronze and marble. The Colossus of Arcadia is now one of the most iconic and celebrated sculptures in the United States.; 8vo; 327 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1938160259Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1938. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the firt edition in near fine condition housed in a like dust-jacket. Dust-jacket is brightly illustrated and has few wrinkles. Interior is clean. There is small bookseller sticker on front flyleaf; This novel tells the story of the titanic struggle between the godlike Titans and the Olympian gods. The titans are a race of giants who have evolved beyond human size and strength. The Olympians are a race of gods who live on Mount Olympus. The titans want to overthrow the Olympians and conquer the world. The gods fight back with magic and strategy. The Colossus of Arcadia is the key to their victory.; 8vo; 327 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1938160311London: Hodder and Stoughton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1938. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition with near fine dust-jacket. There is a small bookseller's stamp on the front endpage. Otherwise volume is a clean tightly bound copy; The Colossus of Arcadia is a novel about a young man who travels to the ruins of the ancient city of Arcadia in order to find a treasure. Along the way he meets a group of people who are also looking for the treasure and he must choose between loyalty to his friends and his quest for the treasure.; 8vo; 316 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
200625445New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385516738 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Mark Gimenez directly on the half title page; After the murder of a Texas millionaire's ne'er-do-well son by a dope addicted hooker named Shawanda Jones attorney Scott Fenney is assigned to provide Shawanda's pro bono defense. Fenney plans to pass the case to an old buddy but his plans go awry when Shawanda refuses to be put off ; 8vo; xii 1-401 402 2 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
199041429New York: Crescent Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0517017768 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in a Very Good dust-jacket with wear to edges and little soiling to the rear; This book is a compilation of paintings prints and photographs of William Shakespeare. The author Geoffrey Ashton provides a detailed biography of Shakespeare and his work as well as a critique of the various paintings prints and photographs of the playwright. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare and his work.; 4to; 160 pages; FSA . Crescent Books hardcover
199926505New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312199422 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket; Jonathan Stone's The Cold Truth is an unflinching brutal examination of the psychological and physical costs of addiction. Stone a recovering addict and journalist takes readers on a harrowing journey from addiction's earliest beginnings to its devastating consequences.Stone exposes the lies we tell ourselves about addiction and the devastating effects of addiction on our families our loved ones and ourselves. He shows us how addiction can rob us of our dreams our jobs our homes and our sanity. The Cold Truth is a powerful and compelling look at one of the most challenging and deadly diseases in modern society.; A Detective Julian Palmer Novel; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
200625306New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743260937 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 6/16/06 by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; Jeffery Deaver's The Cold Moon is a fast-paced and tightly plotted thriller that will keep readers guessing until the end. When the president of the United States is assassinated the FBI is called in to investigate. Agents Pendergast and Morris are assigned to the case but they quickly realize that it is much more complicated than it seems. The trail leads them to the secluded mountain town of Snowfield where they uncover a shocking conspiracy. As the agents search for answers they are thwarted at every turn by a shadowy figure who seems to know everything. The Cold Moon is a gripping tale of political intrigue and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200725146New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 044024370X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brett Battles directly on the title page; Meet Jonathan Quinn: a freelance operative with a take-no-prisoners style and the heart of a loner. His job Professional "cleaner." Nothing too violent just disposing of bodies doing a little cleanup if necessary. from the dust-jacket ; A Jonathan Quinn Novel; 8vo; vii viii ix-x 1-353 354 4 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
200525085New York: Soho. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1569473927 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled bottom edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Peter Lovesey directly on the title page; A group of friends meet every week for coffee gossip and support. For thirty years they've been there for each other. But when one of them dies the circle is torn apart. Each of the friends had a special relationship with the deceased and they're not sure how to cope with the loss.As they try to move on they start to notice strange things happening. The coffee shop is starting to seem haunted. Objects start moving on their own and the doors seem to close on their own. They start to fear for their own safety and wonder if the deceased is trying to punish them.As the group starts to fall apart they start to wonder who is left to support them. And as the darkness starts to settle they realize that the only thing that can keep them together is the circle itself.; An Inspector Henrietta Mallin Investigation; 8vo; 358 pages; Signed by Author . Soho hardcover
198226482New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688011152 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with moderate edgewear; In a world where the internet is everything five teenage girls are sent a mysterious email that invites them to join a secret club with the promise of fame fortune and power.As the girls start to become obsessed with the mysterious messages and the promises of the club they begin to lose touch with reality. They are manipulated into doing things they never thought possible and soon they are in danger of losing everything.The Circle is a haunting and suspenseful novel that explores the power of online communities and the lengths we will go to find acceptance and love.; 8vo; 419 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
198230268New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688011152 . First edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with inscription on the front free end paper and damp staining to bottom of book in alike dust-jacket with damp staining to bottom inside of jacket and light edgewear; When fifteen-year-old Mae is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small town in Massachusetts she is excited for the chance to start over. But Mae soon discovers that the town she's been told is quiet and peaceful is anything but that. The Circle is a secret society of witches who have been terrorizing the town for years. Mae is the only one who can stop them but she doesn't know how. With the help of her new friends she starts to unravel the secrets of the Circle. But will she be able to stop them before they kill again; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
198231728New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688011152 . A nice first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket price sticker on front panel; In the future the government has control over everyone's lives. Children are taught from a young age that they must join the government-run "Circle" or be banished to a life of poverty and servitude. Fifteen-year-old Aza has never questioned the authority of the Circle until she and her best friend are chosen to be part of a new experimental group. Aza is determined to find out the truth about the Circle and its secrets. With the help of a rebellious friend she begins to unravel a world of deception and secrets. As she discovers the truth Aza must decide whether to join the Circle and betray her own beliefs or risk everything to continue fighting for freedom.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199720130New York: Metropolitan Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805051031 . A very nice first edition/first printing copy in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stephen Dobyns directly on the title page; One by one three young girls vanish in Aurelius a small town in upstate New York. With the first disappearance the townspeople begin to mistrust outsiders. When the second girl goes missing neighbors and childhood friends start to eye one another warily. And with the third disappearance the sleepy little town awakens to a full-blown nightmare; 8vo; Signed by Author . Metropolitan Books hardcover
198630380New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671507168 . A nice first edition/first printing in seemingly unread Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The China Card is a book about the history of the United States and China and how the two countries have interacted. The book is written by John Ehrlichman who was a White House advisor during the Nixon and Ford administrations.; 8vo; FSA . Simon and Schuster hardcover
198714461London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 022402499X . A very attractive first edition/first printing in Unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket; McEwan's haunting tale of Stephen Lewis author of children's books who is experiences a parent's worst nightmare his only child three-year-old Kate is snatched from him on a Saturday morning trip to the supermarket. Winner of the 1987 Whitbread Prize; 8vo . Jonathan Cape hardcover
200825151New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345485793 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Steve Berry on the title page; When a group of college friends reunite for their 25-year high school reunion they are shocked to find that one of their number - their brainy bookish friend Steve - has disappeared. Steve had always been a little too introspective for their liking but his disappearance is particularly puzzling. When they finally track him down to his home in Vermont they find out that he's been living a secret life as a writer. Steve has written a novel that is a thinly-veiled retelling of the life of Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor. The friends are surprised and intrigued by Steve's passion for the project but they are also a little scared of what he might have gotten himself into. As they get to know Steve better they realize that he is a deeply broken man and they are also forced to confront their own memories and regrets. Slowly but surely the friends come to understand that Steve is looking for redemption; 8vo; xii 3-509 510 6 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
