New York, New York, U.S.A.: Power House Books, 2003 . Now the digital age is upon us, and nowhere in photography is it more omnipresent than in photojournalism. The processing and shipping of film has given way to the uploading and transmission of the digital image. All of the photographs in this book came from digital cameras, allowing us to see glimpses of war in "real" time. There is no doubt that the still camera remains a powerful tool and this book is a tribute to that. Through the eyes of s... more information

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Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2003 Paul Sabatier (1858 - 1928), A French Protestant And The First Modern Biographer Of St. Francis, Sought To Find The Man Beneath The Layers Of Myth And Legend. Sabatier Portrayed A Fully Human Francis, Much Like Each Of Us In Our Awkwardness, Insecurities, And Fear, But Also A Gentle Mystic And Passionate Reformer Who Desired To Live As Jesus Taught His Disciples. "Sabatier's 19Th-Century Biography Still Reads Like The Classic It Is. Jon Sweeney's Comments Cla... more information

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Poseiden Press, 1991 Book is inscribed by author.This is a book written by a school teacher in an inner city school, trying to find ways to make the children learn. Very interesting, developed several techniques to help her children. 1 1/2" tear on inside binding at the bottom, otherwise pages are fine. Photographs of school classrooms included. 328 pages. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: Atheneum, 1987 Nick Halloway, a perfectly ordinary man, had planned a better than ordinary day. But everything goes wrong - a demonstration, an explosion. When he regains consciousness he discovers that he and everything around him is invisible. He grabs some invisible clothes at the site and takes advantage! No wear on the binding. Shelf wear at the front bottom of the jacket and at both ends of the spine. 396 pages, clean, no marks or tears. The binding is slightly cocked. 8vo - over 7¾&q... more information

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Philadelphia, PA: Running Pr Book Pub, 2004 In 1994 a new photo-essay book captured the hearts of people around the world, as it celebrated the profound relationship between sisters. The women featured in the collection were writers, athletes, students, painters, socialites, and teachers. Sisters from all walks of life, all ages, told of how they fought and made up, laughed and loved, and how they gave, risked and resented one another - but never stopped caring. In this 10th Anniversary Edition the authors ... more information

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Racine, WI: Western Publishing, 1979 This rendition of Bambi was adapted from the Walt Disney Motion Picture "Bambi." It has less scary illustrations than some versions, but is fully illustrated with baby animals and, of course, mother deer and the old stag. Very light wear on the corners, light wear at the top and bottom boards. The cover is pulling away from the back board a small bit along the vertical edge. The foil is complete. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: Harry N Abrams Inc, 2001 Still in publisher's plastic. To fully understand the scope and originality of the art of Paul Gauguin, one must consider not only his paintings but also his prints, ceramics, sculptures, and drawings. The Art Institute of Chicago's collection of works by Gauguin is one of the most important in the United States, including examples from nearly every material in which he worked and from every period of his career. This selection of almost 40 works of art are reprodu... more information

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Racine, Wisconsin: Western Publishing Company, 1987 A Golden Super Shape Book. Shaped cover has minor scuffs on the front. The cover is shaped like the hut of the Bears. Name of prior owner on inside cover. 1/8" tear on bottom of title page. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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Chicago, IL: The Reilly & Lee Co., 1933 This book is one of several "Miss Minerva" books. It is a larger print chapter book for a child. The binding is red with a black pictorial on the front.The bottom right corners are worn, as is the bottom back edge in two places. The spine tail has a small piece missing. The binding is shiny, looks almost new. There is one small spot on the front slightly darker than the rest. A very respectable copy of this rare book. 316 pages, one of the chapter begin... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Puffin Books, 1995 A great lift-the-flap book, part of the Picture Puffins series. The words are simple and the illustrations are not frightening; children love this book. The flaps hide mostly funny-looking dragons. Unpaginated, fully illustrated in color. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1992 Thomas was from a very large, but poor, family down South. He was the middle child and decided it was his responsibility to go out and try to earn some money. He walked a good distance and sat down to make his lunch; a man came out of the wood and asked to share, which Thomas did. After they ate the man told him about a haunted house with a buried treasure. One had to stay all night to get it, and so far nobody had. Thomas went to th... more information

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Menlo Park, California, U.S.A.: Sunset Pub Co, 2004 This is a guide to distinctive garden styles with a wealth of ideas for your home landscaping. It includes: Creating garden vignettes that capture a look, evoke a mood, or take your garden in a whole new direction; signature plants that announce the style of the garden; stunning photographs that examine the key elements of the most widely loved styles of garden design along with easy step-by-step projects. 128 pages including a subject index and plant inde... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2000 South Florida's premier sleuth-about-town strikes again in a daffy caper that takes a decidedly deadly turn. When the Palm Beach Community Theater needs a director for its production of Arsenic and Old Lace, Archy tosses his megaphone into the ring. The play is to have a cast of famous and not-so-famous actors, and it turns out there's more action backstage than onstage, especially with their fuzzy-headed stage manager. And when an actor quaffs som... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated, 1993 This is a wickedly wayward case of artists, models, and murder in Palm Beach. Archy McNally is hired by a formidable matron to investigate the shadowy bona fides of her bubble-headed son's beloved. When the artists for whom she posed is killed, McNally's job takes on a decidedly dangerous turn, and he begins to suspect the demure damsel might be both poser and poseur. 319 pages, no marks or tears. The prior owner's name is on the front... more information

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Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Company, 2001 "Brave deeds and wondrous magic come together in this tale based on classic Russian folklore. A young huntsman named Alexi leaves home seeking adventure and fortune. Instead, he finds the Golden Mare, who pledges eternal loyalty in exchange for sparing her life. With the mare's help, Alexi becomes the Tsar's best huntsman, but then the jealous Tsar presents him with several impossible tasks, threatening to have him killed if he fails. The final task... more information

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New York: Orchard Books, 1991 This entertaining volume includes thirteen folk tales of The Fools of Chelm. In the town of Chelm, seven and seven are eleven. It's a matter of local logic. Also in Chelm, Berish the Shammes, so his feet shouldn't mar the beauty of any newly fallen snow while alerting merchants to the coming Sabbath, stands on a table and is carried aloft by four other Chelmites. Is that foolish? Master storyteller Steve Sanfield has listened with fond ear to the centuries-old echoes of... more information

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New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 2003 During the late 1960s and 1970s, massive herds of poisonous crown-of-thorns starfish suddenly began to infest coral reef communities around the world, leaving in their wake devastation comparable to that of a burnt-out rain forest. Discussions of the causes and effects of the starfish plague involved virtually every environmental issue of our time: Overfishing, pesticide use, atomic testing, rain forest depletion, and overpopulation. While many marine scientists and enviro... more information

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Chicago: Precedent Pub, 1975 This volume stems from the editor's experience in the military and in the university, having taken part in guerrilla warfare in Vietnam during 1966-1967. Revolution as used in this volume refers primarily to armed struggle and violence aimed at basic change in the structure, policies and leadership of government and society. This narrower definition leaves room for a wide range of viewpoints and interpretations, whether one is studying the older classic revolutions or the mo... more information

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New York: Dutton Books, 2003 Shocking.candid.sad, sobering, and compassionate. - San Francisco Chronicle. Mayada's story, both past and present, is truly incredible. Her family was one of the most distinguished and honored families in Iraq. One grandfather fought alongside Lawrence of Arabia. The other was the first true Arab nationalist (admired greatly by Saddam Hussein). Her uncle was prime minister of Iraq for nearly forty years; her mother an important government official. When Saddam Hussein's... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Company, 1982 Recollections by their personal chauffeur make up this interesting book. With zest, a store of indelible memories, and unflinching candor, the man who served the Kennedy family as Chauffeur at their Hyannis Port and Palm Beach homes through the JFK presidency and the five critical years following casts a fresh light in this book of America's "royal" family. The jacket has a few tiny chips at the top. 361 pages, it includes eight pages of pho... more information

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