London: Fusion Press, 2001 Unusual infectious hazards, caused by insects, fungus spores and chicken pox as well as many others are examined in this fascinating foray into the world of Dr. Pamle Nagami, who specializes in diagnosing and finding the cause of strange infections presented by her patients. Told with compassion and humility, the author allows us to learn - from a safe distance - what some of these diseases are, what it is like to be a 'medical detective' and how it feels to make medical a... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Picador USA, 2001 Library Journal said of this book: "This imaginative debut will delight with its remarkable grace, unforced humor, and elegantly descriptive prose." Middle-aged bachelor Mukundan returns to his native Indian village and is haunted by the past. Determined to conquer old ghosts, Mukundan decides to restore his childhood home and hires One-Screw-Loose Bhasi, an outcast painter, to oversee the renovations. A practitioner of a unique style of healing, Bhasi... more information

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Racine, Wisconsin: Western Publishing, 1987 Everyone knows the story of A Charlie Brown Christmas. This book is beautifully illustrated and in fine condition. It is oversized. Story originally written in 1964, but this book came out in 1987 or 1988. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.... more information

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Racine, WI: Western Publishing, 1992 #10158-03. A Disney Babies, First Little Golden Book. Baby Minnie, baby Mickey, and baby Goofy play follow the leader. Pretty soon all the other Babies join in. The binding has slight wear at the top right corner and the bottom near the spine. The pages are clean and bright, fully illustrated. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.... more information

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New York, NY: Checkerboard Press, 1987 #6025. A Junior Elf Book, with colorful boards depicting gnomes. Edition "E". The book begins: "Once upon a time In the land of gnomes Someone sent word to all the gnomes' homes: Come one, come al From one to ten To a dress-up ball in the tree at Gnome Glen." The rhyming text shows each bunch of gnomes from one to ten getting dressed for the ball, and what a sight when they got to Gnome Glen! Very detailed, colorful illustrations. Wear at the s... more information

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Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1943 Cover is near fine,the spine is slightly less bright than the rich red of the cover. No wear on corners or spine. This book is full of humorous pieces. 283 pages, no tears or marks noted. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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Racine, WI: Western Publishing, 1973 Edition "Q". This is a delightful rendition of an old favorite. Each page is illustrated, adding greatly to the story. The binding has very light shelf wear on the bottom edges, and some wearing off of the design on the spine.The front has a small sticker spot. Pages are fine, no marks or tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Hyperion Press, 1998 This is a sequal to The Women of Brewster Place, about the life and times of a small urban encloave of black women and their families. Now we have the other side of the story: The men of Brewster Place; some of the men are Brother Jerome who speaks for everyone in Brewster Place when he plays the blues; Eugene, who battles convention and the almost irresistable pull of his family while being drawn toward a new self he does not yet understand; Moreland T. Woods, who... more information

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New York: Delacorte Press, 1994 Caroline's friend/enemy Wally tells her that a strange animal, called an abaguchie, has been seen in the area. He adds that the bones from one were found a few years back in the Bookstore cellar. He warns her not to search for herself, but Caroline will do anything to uncover the secret of those bones. Will Wally be able to foil her plans? The front board is bent back a bit at the spine.141 pages, no marks/tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Gareth Stevens Pub, 1989 This is a magnificient visual history of the circus parade as well as the first complete written history of the tradition. It brings together the very best and examples of the old circus wagons with the excitement and pageantry of contemporary artists, animals, and entertainers in the parade today. The book includes a vivid account of the Milwaukee Circus Parade and it's revival. This history is primarily from Wisconson's Circus World Museum in ... more information

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Chapel Hill, NC: Ventana Press, 1992 Love DOS? Here's a great book that gives you a tremendous amount of information on how to improve how you use MSDOS. It can be loaded with any Win version. If using Win98 there are partitioning software packages that will let you use more than one operating system so you can keep your beloved DOS. This book is as new, no shelf wear, no marks or tears. Was purchased new and probably never used. 278 pages. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: Franklin Watts, 1996 This is the story of loggers who worked in the forests of the West from the 1850s until the early 1900s. They brought logs to sawmills with oxen goaded by the bull whacker's stick and later with powerful steam engines that roared into action at the whistle punk's signal. This story begins in 1848 when James Marshall found gold while building a sawmill in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada mountains. His discovery led to the California gold rush, with thous... more information

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La Jolla, CA: A Star & Elephant Book; Green Tiger Pr, 1982 Every year this publisher receives thousands of manuscripts and illustrations from writers and artists hoping to have them published. Although most cannot be used, a few they make into books. Others deserving manuscripts are too small to make into a book. These excellent short writings have been gathered into this Caravan. The publisher has added drawings, games and puzzles from Saint Nicholas (1873 - 1939), the greatest of children's magazi... more information

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Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.: Harry N Abrams Inc, 2004 Donald's mother is a beautiful lady, both wise and kind. Donald loves animals, and one day he and his mother find one in a strange place. Donald's mother helps him take care of it. Unfortunately, Donald ails for a while, but when he is well again, he is in for a surprise - as you will be if you read this book. Bound in a reinforced binding. Unpaginated, fully illustrated in black and white. At the end there is an interesting piece written by Peter N... more information

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Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.: Harry N Abrams Inc, 2004 Donald has a mother who is both kind and resourceful. When Donald has a painful encounter with a tree, his mother knows just what to do. This is #1 of a planned series of Donald books. At the end Petere Neumeyer talks of the creative process undertaken with Gorey, and their friendship. Unpaginated, this book has a reinforced binding. Fully illustrated in black & white. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.... more information

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New York, NY: Smithmark, 1998 NEW - A nine-year-old boy is finally old enough to take care of a dog. The family gets a cocker spaniel and names him Barkis. One day, the brother and sister become too engaged in a sibling rivalry. Their curious puppy leaves the house unnoticed. He gets himself into more trouble than a young dog can handle. Who will rescue Barkis? The writer is a Caldecott Honor Author. The jacket is slightly wrinkled in the back, and has a 1/2" tear at the front top edge. This is an adorable ... more information

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New York: DK Publishing, 1996 Let your imagination run far beyond the familiar and everyday as you prepare for a merry holiday season, with help from this book. Transform your home with beautfiul mantelpiece displays, dramatic door wreaths, or jewel-like candle centerpieces. Create your own distinctive wrapping paper and stunning gift cards. Use dried flowers and fresh greenery to turn every room into a winter wonderland. Just choose your favorites from the full-color photographs, and follow the easy step-b... more information

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Bruckinghamshire, UK: The Millbrook Press, 2000 This is a great book for early learners. In ten beautifully illustrated scenes, opposites are shown such as up/down, left/right, closed/open and so forth. Each one is demonstrated by a different animal and the action is done with pull tabs. Lots of fun! The front bottom spine and end are a bit worn.... more information

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New York: Franklin Watts, 1998 In the early 20th century the arts were in a state of unrest, and changes that took place began a cultural revolution. Perhaps it was a revolt against the strictness of the Victorian Age, or was caused by the bloodshed of the Spanish-American War (1898) or World War I (1914-1918). Whatever the reason, gifted artists such as Igor Stravinsky reinvented tonality and rhythm in music; Frank Lloyd Wright gave another perspective to architecture; and Pablo Picasso changed our way of ... more information

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Racine, Wi: Whitman Publishing Company, 1967 A Big Little Book, Authorized Edition Number 12. Last On The List Of Books On Back. An Unusual News Broadcast Sends David On A New Adventure In His Search For The Aliens! Light To Moderate Wear To Corners And Edges. Heavier Wear To Spine Ends. Alternating Pages Are Full Color Illustrations. End Papers Are Blue With Circles In Which Is Printed "A Big Little Book." The Half Title Page Has A Child's Drawing And Some Scribbling. Pages 53 To 64 Have A 1&... more information

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