Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Running Pr Book Pub, 2002 NEW - John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is one of the twentieth century's most beloved and enigmatic writers. His highly unusual, imaginative works have sold millions of copies and delighted readers of all ages. And yet, surprisingly little is known about the personal life of the creator of Middle Earth. This man, who was embarrassed by success, lived most of his life as an Oxford scholar in... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Spark Pub Group, 2003 This book features full-length coverage of The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This lively guide explores the life of J.R.R. Tolkien and the historial and literary movements that influenced him. It provides an intimate look at Tolkien, from his love of pipe-smoking, to his distinguished academic career, to his experiences in combat. With detailed analysis of his astonishing novels, it explains why he provoked such mixed reactions from distinguishe... more information

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Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1971 Humor, freshness, colorful American background, and the use of one character as a central figure in the cycle mark these eighteen folk tales, told here in the dialect of the mountain country of North Carolina. - Booklist These stories were collected and retold by the author. Fun tales of mischief and giants, and things that couldn't be explained. Populated with illustrations. 202 pages including an appendix and glossary. The cover has a 1... more information

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Little, Brown and Company, 1928 Jack and Jill went up the hill to coast with fun and laughter; Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill cam tumbling after." The binding is tight, pages are tight. Heavy watermarks on binding and page edges. Approximately 4 pages inside are lightly marked in ink, back inside cover has ink and crayon marks on illustration(someone was coloring in the line drawing - sort of). 313 pages, all intact, yellowed with age. 1-2 small tears on pages (less than 1"). This is ... 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.: Random House Children's Books, 1994 #207-67. A lovely retelling of the classic tale. Fully illustrated. Story is unabridged. 23 pages, no marks or tears. The title page has the former owner's name printed at the top. On the side near the bottom there is a 1" tear. There are a few tiny dents at the top on the front binding. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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Berryland Books Ltd., 2004 NEW - This is a set of four hardcover books. Each one has a handle for a little one to carry it, a CD narration of the book, and 22 pages, fully illustrated in color. They are recommended for children ages three and up. Great for entertainment and teaching a child to read. 6 1/2" x 8 1/4... more information

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London, England: David Campbell Publishers, 1999 Covered in dark blue cloth and gold, this is one of a series of the Everyman's Library Children's Classics. First published in 1888, it is republished here with the same wonderful illustrations and story. This is not Jack and the Beanstalk but the story requires a young boy to slay a giant and includes dragons, a castle, and King Arthur. It is a thrilling story with illustrations throughout, and a ribbon book mark. At the end is a very short biography... more information

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New York: William Morrow & Company, 1998 This author previously wrote the New York Times bestselling book Jack and Jackie. The author draws on previously sealed archival material and newly declassified documents - as well as important sources who have agreed to speak here for the first time - to paint a sympathetic yet often startling portrait of Jackie in all her rich complexity. Some of the revelations include: Previously unreported romances with world-famous men, including Marlon Brando, Stunning rev... more information

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New York, NY: Thunder's Mouth Press, 1994 Here is Jack Kerouac's story as recorded through the voices of his friends and lovers. Authors Barry Gifford and Lawrence Lee retraced Kerouac's life at home and on the road and talked with the prophets, musicians, poets, socialites, and working people who knew him. Some are famous (Allen Ginsberg, Gore Vidal, William Burroughs); some are not (Jack's boyhood buddies, his lovers, his barroom companions). All have contributed to a remarkably vibrant, r... more information

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Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Cool Springs Press, 2004 At last, its easier than ever to grow georgous roses in the Midwest! With this book, any question you may have about roses is answered. Find out which roses perform best in your climate and soil. Learn from successful growers in the Midwest area. Rose growing is made simpler with commonsense, helpful tips and techniques, and illustrated how-to's. Discover how roses can be perfect companions for perennials, shrubs, vines, and annuals. Included in thi... more information

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1987 When Jacob Two-Two's father brings him back a small lizard from Kenya, it grows to enormous proportions and to protect his now identifiable Diplodocus from frightened grown-upa, Jacob runs away with him to British Columbia. The red binding has a few places where the top layer of paper is missing, probably from stickers. 85 pages, no marks or tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Groundwood Books, 1997 Ages 3 - 6. Jacob has done what every child loves to do - enter the contest on the back of a cereal box. And sure enough, there is a little pioneer log cabin waiting for him ont he kitchent table when he gets home from school. But when he lifts off the roof, he's a bit surprised to find four little girl dolls lying in four little beds. He is even more surprised when his parents say good-night and four little voices answer. Out of the cabin come four hungr... more information

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New York: St Martins Press, 1998 This previously unpublished tale by Aldous Huxley and Christopher Isherwood, two of the greatest storytellers of the 20th century, uses tight, vivid and seamlessly crafted prose to show the dangers that a magical gift will undoubtedly bring to even the sincerest of characters. In this story, Jacob Ericson is a shy, enigmatic and somewhat inept ranch hand who works for crochety Professor Carter and his crippled daughter, Sharon, on a ranch in the 1920s. One day he finds that ... more information

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Follett Publishing Company, 1967 DJ in good condition with a 1" tear on top and a 1/4" tear on spine. Some edge wear. A Merit Mystery. Some ink lines on the inside of DJ. 192 pages, fine, no marks or tears noted. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: Random House, 1998 Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A true story of the time the author and Jamaica, a young girl, spent together. Shuffled from one institution to another, Atkins is able to keep track of her and tries to make Jamaica's life, which has been pretty awful on the streets of New York city, somewhat better. Price has not been clipped. 188 pages. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Press, 1994 Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over. Hear are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house. Along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartw... more information

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New York, NY: St Martins Press, 1979 In this, James Herriot's fourth book, he responded to thousands of letters expressing the wish to see the places he wrote about. This is a guided tour, walks and drives through his favorite places. Illustrated with over two hundred color photographs, they depict the glorious Dales, the snowy hills, the farms, becks, and towns that the author has brought vividly to life in all of his stories. Responding to letters he received, Herriot wrote "If this book can reac... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Press, 1979 A guided tour with the beloved veterinarian through the land of All Creatures Great and Small, gloriously photographed and memorably described. Numerous villages and other haunts are included in this beautiful volume, with text and full-color photography showing each place. The dust jacket is somewhat yellowed. 224 pages including index. Price not clipped. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992 This is a beautiful book, one of a rare number of treasuries that has wonderful stories and illustrations from beginning to end. Eight stories are included in the treasury; Moses the Kitten, The Christmas Day Kitten, Blossom Comes Home, Oscar, Cat-About-Town, and four others. The binding is blue and is lightly to moderately worn at the corners. There is also very light wear at the top front board. The front has a spot that looks like a water drop. No page numbers to in... more information

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