ISBN 0903148730 (pp20 - 1990) & ISBN 0853720746 (pp24 - 1973); 2 thin stapled booklets in good condition; clean pages- the small book's pages are stuck in a few places; no major creases; stickers; the small book has rubbing on the front cover2 booklets on Mary, Queen of Scots. The authors hope to encourage people to explore some of the records, paintings, objects, and monuments in Scotland which are associated with the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots. The small book contains The House of Tudor family tree. Who Was Mary, Queen of Scots? Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart, w... View More...
4 mass market paperbacks in good condition; clean pages- many pages have darkened due to shelf wear; light edgewear4 books. Night and day by Anne Stuart & Gayle Wilson (637 November); Gypsy Magic by Rebecca York, Ann Voss Peterson & Patricia Rosemoor (684 October); A Woman with a Mystery by B.J. Daniels (643 December); Lassiter's Law by Rebecca York (43 Light Street, 641 December) View More...
pp240; Large heavy paperback in good condition; Clean pages; Uncreased spine; Light edgewear- outer edges are tipped; slight crease to upper right cornerCountry home plans Includes material lists, dimensions & descriptions of the major building materials necessary to construct your home. View More...
pp239; Warner Paperback Library 66-992; very good condition for its age; clean pages; Uncreased spine; light edgewear; slight staining at the top of the front & back coversThis is the true story behind the man and what he's done for you. Ralph Nader, an obscure lawyer in 1965, became America's foremost consumer crusader. He's been hounded, threatened and attacked by the large corporations he dared challenge-but he would not be silenced and he could not be stopped. View More...
pp 376 mass market paperback in very good condition; clean pages; light edgewear; creased spine; light bend on back coverWhen Emma Candler returned to Bliss, Tennessee, after four long years trying to find?or lose?herself, she was intent on restoring more than just her nan's termite-tortured old house. She had her life and her dignity to rebuild, too. Every small-town gossip knew all about the family fiasco she had fled from, and the fiancé she had hoped would follow. But Noah Gage wasn't a follower. And he didn't seem too pleased to see her back?or impressed with her attempts to make amends. ... View More...
pp433; Paperback in very good condition; Clean pages; Creased Spine; Light edgewear;Cecil Adams's first two books covered everything from the real lyrics to "Louie, Louie," to whatever became of Einstein's brain. You probably thought you couldn't stand any more genius in one lifetime. Well, fasten your intellectual seat belts! Inside you'll find 100% guaranteed top quality brilliance on every page, as he winsomely and wisely answers questions like these: Can people really hear radio broadcasts through their teeth? What does Queen Elizabeth carry in that purse, anyway? So how DO porcupines mate... View More...
pp400, Paperback in good condition; Moderate Edgewear-outer corners are tipped; Clean pages; Creased Spine-severe nicks at top/bottom & edge rubbingEveryone knows Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, as the king of workplace humor. His insights into the crazy world of business have long been on display in his hugely popular comic strip and bestselling books like The Dilbert Principle. But there's much more to life than work, and it turns out that the man behind Dogbert and the Pointy-Haired Boss has an equally outrageous take on life outside the cubicle.Adams ventures into uncharted territory ... View More...
pp 208 Paperback; excellent condition; uncreased spine; clean pagesIt should have been a day for celebrating: Eighteen-year-old Chchanda, her younger sister Mala, and their old servant Parvati receive news that their beloved aunt is returning from nearby Ranchi with a husband. Their meager ways of eking out a living will come to an end. There will be a man in the house and, as a lawyer, he is rich. But instead of rejoicing, the daughters of the house are threatened. Set in rural India, this quietly moving tale of doomed passion, scandal and betrayal sensitively probes one family's problems. C... View More...
pp192; CL8 of the Airmont Classic series; vintage paperback in good condition; Clean pages that have darkened due to age or shelf wear; tight spine with slight nicking top/bottom; Light edgewear; 3 small creases on front cover10 short stoires and 17 poems. The stories and poems selected for this volume give a true picture of Poe's artistry and genius. View More...
pp384; Back Bay Books; Paperback in good condition; Clean pages; Uncreased spine; Light edgewearEach story in this jubilantly acclaimed collection pays testament to the wisdom and resilience of children, even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. A family living in a makeshift shanty in urban Kenya scurries to find gifts of any kind for the impending Christmas holiday. A Rwandan girl relates her family?s struggles to maintain a facade of normalcy amid unspeakable acts. A young brother and sister cope with their uncle?s attempt to sell them into slavery. Aboard a bus filled with ref... View More...
pp431; Paperback in good condition; Clean pages - handful have a small stain; Uncreased spine; Light edgewear; Sticker residue on front coverThe king is the leading actor in an English court pageant (1603?25) of jousts, masques, brilliant weddings, and glittering receptions. Scholarship as vivid as fiction presents all major aspects of the court from its intrigues, organization, and finances to the topography of Whitehall Palace and the poisoning of Sir Thomas Overbury. The cast includes Secretary Cecil, Lord Chancellor Bacon, Lady Arabella Stuart, and Sir Walter Raleigh. A balanced and reada... View More...
pp174; paperback in very good condition; clean pages; very light edgewear; no bends/creasesThis collection of 33 patterns chosen from hundreds of entries submitted by yarn shops across the country is full of personal stories, knitting wisdom, and favorite tips from the people who have helped fuel today's knitting revolution. The patterns range from designer sweaters and knits for kids to small take-along projects. More than a pattern book, this delightful collection is like a trip to the yarn shop, a private session with the best knitters around, and a friendly chat with the country's most pas... View More...
pp 338, Paperback in good condition; Clean pages; Light edgewear; sticker on back cover; Creased SpineThis vivid depiction of the fiercest battles ever fought on American soils presents the Civil War as you've never seen it before, with a provocative re-examination of the performance of the generals who led the armies of both the north and the south. Military strategist and historian Bevin Alexander takes to behind the battle lines into the generals camps, offering a gripping look at the uncertainties, the bravado, and the often misguided decisions of these West Point trained officers as they ... View More...
pp 384 Mass Market Paperback in excellent condition; read just once; clean pages; no edgewearSome marry for love. Some marry for money. But Violet Hagen?s quick wedding to irresponsible James Branham, heir to the Earl of Ellsworth, was to avoid scandal. Though her heart was broken when she learned James never wanted marriage or her, Violet found consolation in traveling the world, at his expense?finding adventure and enjoying an unconventional, independent life. And strenuously avoiding her husband. But when James inherits the earldom it comes with a catch?Violet. To receive his legacy he and ... View More...
pp400; Mass Market Paperback in good condition; Clean pages; Creased Spine with edge rubbing; front cover has a nibble mark on the lower cover; Light edgewearAs the weather in Boston grows cold and October winds down, a gypsy places a newspaper advertisement looking for good homes for four cats, with the intent of working some romantic witchcraft, in an anthology of four Halloween tales. "One Magic Moment", "Heart's Desire", "Get Thee a Cat", and "Moonstruck". View More...
pp306; Mass Market Paperback in very good condition; clean pages-some are darkened from shelf wear; creased spine; light edgewearWhere science and science fiction meet. The author takes a look at new developments in cybernetics and robotics, and tries to define what makes something, or someone, human. Isaac Asimov probes the latest achievements in robotics and artificial intelligence. The novel concerns the issue of personhood and what it takes to be considered a member of the moral universe. There are three main characters: Herbert the vacuum cleaner, who is modified by his owner, David Bail... View More...
pp 320 paperback in very good condition; single creased spine; no edgewear but slight aging; clean pagesAn exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination... View More...
pp 108; Paperback in very good condition; Light edgeware; Clean pages; No Bends/Creases; Sticker on back cover An upscale approach to the new-old phenomenon of cooking with a slow cooker, by author and food journalist Lynn Alley, featuring 60 recipes. With fresh ingredients and imaginative recipes, you can create delicious meals to serve with pride to your guests. Drawn from slow cooking traditions from around the world, the recipes in The Gourmet Slow Cooker include Lamb Shanks in Tomato Sauce from Greece; Apricot Chicken from India; Chicken Mole from Mexico; White Truffle Risotto from Italy;... View More...
pp336; Paperback in very good condition; Clean pages; Uncreased spine; No Edgewear?The essay, like love, like life, is indefinable, but you know an essay when you see it, and you know a great one when you feel it, because it is concentrated life,? writes Hilton Als in his introduction. Expertly guided by Als?s instinct and intellect, The Best American Essays 2018 showcases great essays as well as irresistibly eclectic ones. Go undercover in North Korea, delve into the question of race in the novels of William Faulkner, hang out in the 1970s New York music scene, and take a family road trip cum... View More...
pp 480, Mass Market Paperback in very good condition; Clean pages; Uncreased spine; No EdgewearSeptember Eleventh. war in Iraq. turmoil in the Middle East. an impending war with Iran. They have one thing in common: oil. And the world is running out. The Shell Game is a thrilling novel that faces the end of oil and the next big attack on American soil. This fictional tale resonates with chilling facts from real-life informants in the oil industry and the U.S. government, piecing together the terrifying truth about a nation addicted to oil. The tale opens in 2007 as the CIA plans a nuclear att... View More...
