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274 pages including references and index. "The Age of Aquarius was dawning. A radical, rebellious and sometimes illegal phenomenon was demanding attention - and getting it." - from back cover. Unmarked. Solid binding. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
255 pages including index and many black and white photographic plates. This romantic episode from World War II has been almost completely neglected for over forty years, but now this volume recreates the stirring adventures of these woman pilots, drawing on private papers, personal interviews, and heretofore classified files. Book clean, unmarked and very lightly worn. Light wear to dust jacket. Excellent copy. Book
Mm 215x230 Volume nella sua brossura originale con copertina illustrata a colori, 146 pp. con numerose illustrazioni e disegni compresi nel testo redatto anche in lingua Italian and English text. Opera in condizioni di nuovo, spedizione in 24 ore dalla conferma dell'ordine
Features/Photos: Recent royal visits; Cambridge defeats Oxford in the boat race; Laotian turmoil mounts; Sydney Opera House under construction; The evolution of the universe; various colour photos including one which displays 20 years of Royal Air Force fighters in the air, side-by-side; Turkish excavations throw light on the earliest Anatolia; Modern rescue at Beachy Head; New London Transport Museum; The Renault Dauphine; and more. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Quality copy. Book
Features/Photos: The most daring and fruitful mail robbery in English history - The Great Train Robbery; Karsh photo of Nikita S. Khrushchev; Looking back on the test ban treaty; the probably base for Vespasian's western campaign during the Claudian invasion of Britain - new discoveries at the new Fishbourne site; The new British Chieftan tank compared to tanks of four other nations; the Farmobil - a light multi-purpose cross-countyr vehicle; and more. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Quality copy. Magazine
Features/Photos: A column of US troop reinforcements approaches Berlin; Berlin - Build up of tempers and armour as the west prepares to stand firm; German against German - Berlin cut in two as American troops arrive; A military amphibious load carrier - the new alvis Stalwart; Centrefold - 200,000 West Berliners assembled before the Schoneberg Town Hall in sympathy with Herr Willy Brandt; Huge sites discovered in Baluchistan - possible light on the Indus Valley civilization; Contemporary with Harappa - a huge new kulli culture site; the model engineering exhibition; Diet of an astronaut; The funeral of the Croydon schoolboys from Lanfranc Secondary Modern School killed in the Viking airliner crash in Norway; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Book
Features: In colour - Princess Anne and the Queen, and other items; Reyran Valley Dam Disaster in France - many photos; Roman Cemetery newly discovered in the Vatican - sheds light on the question of St. Peter's Grave; Between the Stars - Part VII of a Science Series; Malvern Girls' College; Eisehhower in Italy and Turkey; King Hussein in England; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Book
In Colour: Abu Simbel; and the doomed monuments of Nubia. Also includes: The Worst Air Disaster in the History of British Civil Aviation; Prince Philip's Tour of Peru and Chile; West Country hit by Giant Waves; The Uniqueness of Light (part 6 in a series on the theory of relativity); Tunisian Gas Station; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Magazine
Features: The Coronation of Pope John XXIII; Diefenbaker's Visit to London; Charterhouse School; Memories of the Roman Republic and Echoes of the Battle of Lake Regillus - a Tusculan family cemetery discovered by accident; Grave Goods of the Gens Rabiria - and new light on ancient Tusculum; Great Britain's First Surface-to-Air Guided Weapon Station; Springhill, Nova Scotia Mine Disaster; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Book
Features: A pictorial message for friends and relatives of war prisoners - sketches of POWs; Amazing photos of camouflaged Russian soldiers; Large overhead photo of Leningrad; Great overhead photos of military positions near Tobruk; Photo of Churchill in Liverpool; photo of Guderian; Photos of Fascist prisoners in Peveril Camp at Peel, Isle of Man; Science and World Order - The British Association Conference - photos; Article - The War with Nazi Germany - The New Developments; Large portrait of U.S.S.R. Marshal K. Voroshilov of Leningrad; Photo of Rumanian prisoners of the Soviets; Photo of German prisoners under Soviet escort; Photos from the Vast Eastern Battlefront - Russia fights on; Two-page illustration of the Caucasion Oilfield Region - Russia's Achilles' Heel - Objective of the German Drive on Kharkov and Rostov; Centerfold illustration entitled "Rosyth Dockyard", by Sir Muirhead Bone, showing H.M.S. "King George V."; Photos of "Mickey" The Dog mascot of the A.I.F.; Air force photos - electric gloves, larynx microphone, etc.; Photo of French Quadricycle; America's new light cruiser the "Atlanta"; New black state police uniforms in Vichy France; Inter-Allied Conference Photo; British tanks for Russia; Many photos highlight Sarawak's hundred years under the rule of the white rajahs - excellent photos of the Dyak (Dayak) peoples, including their tattoos; Personalities and events of the week, including Brigadier D.A. Sandford; London Sixty Years After the Great Fire - article; Illustrations of fire-fighting in the 18th century - early appliances in use; Large photo of London's Auxiliary Fire Service (A.F.S.) battling a large blaze; Article on Gourds - edible, ornamental and poisonous; Nice colour BSA ad inside front cover; Colour Dewar's "White Label" Scotch ad on back cover. Clear tape inside each cover along spine and externally along spine. A sound copy. Magazine
30 pages. Features: Cover photo portrait of Air Chief-Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding; Ferryville's Fate Under the Softening-Up Process by Allied Bombers - nine dramatic photos of the extensive damage; Tunisian Battlefield Scenes of one of the Greatest Victories in History - Eighteen photos; Ten Photos of Churchill during his latest round trip - United States, North Africa, Downing Street; Wonderful almost two-page photo of Churchill with Allied Chiefs in Algiers; Dramatic centerfold illustration of motor gun-boats of light coastal forces in a night action scattering the enemy and sinking an E-boat; Photo of Captain Clark Gable serving with the U.S. Eighth Army Air Force; Photo of Major K. Roosevelt who died in Alaska on June 4th; Aerial photos of the Hague; Photos of bombed churches; Photos of De Gaulle in North Africa; Before and after photos of an Me.323 transport attacked by a Marauder; Air photos show destruction in Dortmund; Centerfold illustration of the "Bazooka" in action; Photos of Britain's Sea-Air Power - "Indomitable" and new escort carriers; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. A sound copy. Book
56 pages. "...the stamps of Canada are a unique form of communication. They are themselves national icons, which embody in their design, and their ubiquitousness, a representation of the country's experience that enhances everyone's understanding and pride. The philatelists know it, and I think, whenever those of us who are not stamp collectors stop to think about it, we know it too." - Patrick Watson, from front flap of dust jacket. Small faint erasure to decorated front endpaper, else unmarked. Light wear to book and dust jacket. Sorry but no actual stamps included. A very attractive volume none-the-less. Book
191 pages. More than a cookbook, this is a unique story, created and shaped by the very personal moments and memories of the 96 celebrities who have generously contributed to this book. Although they lead extremely public lives, all of them took time to respond to the invitation to help celebrate the importance of caring and sharing. These remarkable women are the "lights" behind Celebrity Lights - a book designed not as a collection of light recipes but as an innovative way to create a beacon of light in the battle against breast cancer. Contributors include Hillary Clinton, Aline Chretien, Adrienne Clarkson, Diana Krall, Anne Murray and many more. A very attractive volume in glossy pastel boards. Illustrated dust jacket is similarly attractive. Approximately 8" high by 7" wide. A perfect gift. Book
400 pages including index. Includes over 1000 recipes from all over the world. Includes classic favorites, exotic dishes, quick and easy snacks. Beautifully illustrated with over 400 color photographs. Includes step-by-step photographs. Flags show country of origin. Book unmarked with minimal wear and very light staining to top and bottom edges. Dust jacket has several small tears and is missing a one inch chunk from bottom of back panel but remains attractive. Book
Features include: The Death Patrol - The story of a strange man-hunt in the Far North of Canada and its tragic sequel, told by former R.C.M.P. member William Brockie; The Tobacco-Farmers - The struggles of three youngsters who put their combined savings into an abandoned North Queensland farm; The Jewelled Cross Part II - Buried treasure comes to light in extraordinary circumstances during the Spanish Civil War; The Stowaway - a story related by a veteran sea captain; The Tale of a Shirt - The amusing tale of an African 'bush-boy' who longed for European clothes; The Miracle of the Sacred Eagles - An eye-witness account of a daily occurence at a hill-top temple in Southern India; The Landlord's Tale - A rousing sea story involving the "Eleanora'; The Wai Wai Indians of South America; The Delectable Island of Re in the Bay of Biscay; Jungle Magic - An inexplicable Malayan performance partaken in by the author; Australian Treasure Trove - a description of some of the buried wealth in the Australian wilds; Front cover detached and in fair condition. Writing upon page i and name pencilled atop back cover. Contents in good condition. Magazine
211 pages including index. Black and white archival photographs throughout. Celebrates the achievements and lives of those "ordinary" Vancouverites whose skills and labour are the city's true foundation - and whose vital role is usually ignored in standard history books. Includes more than 100 rare photographs and contributions from more than 50 writers. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy. Book
160 pages. Text in Dutch. "Een gids voor de vele liefhebbers van antiek, die zich beperkt tot wat nogbereikbaar si: Nederlandse meubels, klokken, aardewerk en porselein, glas, woorwerpen van koper, tin, brons en ijzer, goud en zilver, en sieraden uit het eind van de 18de, de 19de en het begin van de 20ste eeuw. Met een overzicht van de stijlen, praktische tips en veel verduidelijkende afbeeldingen. Book in lovely condition; clean and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket bears a variety of tears, primarily at spine ends. Nice copy. Book
68 pages. Features: The big success of Goebel miniatures; Miniaturization - the ultimate cottage industry; The Collector's Table; Keeping up with P. Buckley Moss; Iris Arc Crystal - their light shines bright; What's in a Club - Lladro - collectors of graceful Spanish figurines; Portfolio - Daniel Craig, Garri Katz, Michael Roche. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy. Magazine
108 pages. Twelve pages of fantastic colour photos of the boys. Includes sheet music for songs from Van Halen's first two albums: Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love; Atomic Punk; Feel Your Love Tonight; Ice Cream Man; I'm The One; Jamie's Cryin'; Little Dreamer; On Fire; Runnin' With the Devil; You Really Got Me; Beautiful Girls; Bottoms Up!; Dance The Night Away; D.O.A.; Light Up the Sky; Outta Love Again; Somebody Get Me a Doctor; Spanish Fly; Women in Love; Your're No Good. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. A quality copy of this sensational Van Halen memento from the days when they took the rock world by storm. Book
120 pages. An illustrated, easy-to-follow guide to short or long-term care. Light wear and soiling. Attractive glossy covers. Rubber stamp upon title page else unmarked. Book
306 pages. "A practical 'how-to' book loaded with information to support caregivers and their loved ones during a tumultuous time." - Susan Delmar, M.Ed. Light wear. Rubber stamp upon title page else unmarked. Would be graded as Very Good if not for grey soiling to top edge which has run down a quarter inch or so into some pages. Text unaffected. Solid working copy. Book
200 pages including index and some black and white illustrations. Circa 1975. A wonderful and comprehensive history of the Presbyterian Church in Whitby, Ontario. Will also be of great interest to those seeking to learn more of the early history of Whitby and, to a lesser extent, Oshawa. Learn the background of the large stone cairn located at the intersection of Highway #2 and Kendalwood Road. Learn about the man after whom Thornton Road was named. And much, much more. Sunning to spine. Light wear. Unmarked but for a faint 'X' on page 24. Blue card covers. Binding sound. Book
316 pages. Abundantly illustrated with black and white drawings plus 8 gorgeous colour plates. Above average wear. Mild warp to book. Some soiling to colour illustrated front cover. One inch nibble to bottom edge of spine running up along front board. Light mustiness. Book
101 pages. Circa 1982. First annual yearbook of Vancouver Radio Station Coast 800. Light wear. Unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
40 lessons on two 90 minute cassettes with Conversation manual plus Japanese-English Dictionary. For beginners or those who want a thorough review. Light wear. Nice set in illustrated slipcase. Book