New Delhi: Lustre Press/Roli Books, 2003 A striking feature of the arts of India is their candid celebration of sexuality in all its manifestations. Vatsyayana's Kamasutra is the world's best-known treatise on the art of love and sexuality. It is acknowledged as a form of psychic energy which can legitimately find expression in a myriad of ways, ranging from tender romantic love and conjugal accord to straightforward lust. This book combines the Hindu sage Vatsyayana's celebrated treatise with i... more information

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London: Rigel Publications, 2004 The word "Kamikaze", meaning "Divine Wind", originated in the 13th century, but was used again in World War II by the Japanese to describe the suicide missions of Japanese pilots. Only the young and single men were accepted, usually no older than 20. Before their final mission, they took nail and hair clippings and placed them in a box for their funeral, and wrote a final statement. Although it lasted only 3 months, a shocking number of young, idealistic ... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Press, 2003 Orphaned at the age of six, Charles Miller spent his adolescence riding the rails under the self-styled moniker "Kansas Charley." On a September evening in 1890, when he was only 15 years old, he shot and killed two young men in a boxcar headed for Wyoming. His trial lasted just 3 days, ending in a death sentence that resulted in his controversial 1892 hanging in Cheyenne. This book brings vividly to life a thought-provoking chapter in American histor... more information

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New York: Putnam Pub Group, 2003 From the Author's Note: This book is. not a critical study of either Katharine Hepburn's life or her career. It is, rather, as true an account of her life as I can present, based on countless hours of private conversations during which she reminisced. Even more than recalling events, Miss Hepburn often used our time together to reflect, an exercise in which I don't think she indulged with anybody else. And so, more than my remembrances, this book intends to conve... more information

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Zondervan Publishing House, 1955 Binding has very little wear on corners. Front page missing (title page intact). Title page has stamp of former owner. 68 pages.... more information

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Elmsford, NY: The Benjamin Company, 1981 Whether you are an experienced microwave cook or just beginning, you'll find this book especially useful. From Applesauce to Zucchini Lasagna, you're sure to find many old favorites and many intriguing new dishes to try. Over 130 illustrations, 95 in full color, help teach microwave basics and advanced cooking techniques, many presented for the first time in this book. To top it off, 33 charts have easy-to-follow instructions for nearly 300 items. Ring-bound,... more information

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Scranton, PA, U.S.A.: Avon Camelot Book, 1998 Signed by the author - From the author of The Indian in the Cupboard comes this fourth sequel. With history, mystery, humor, adventure, and all the surprising twists readers expect of its master storyteller, The Key to the Indian may be the most exciting and poignant of the five-volume series so far. Readers are sure to be absorbed to the last word of its astonishing final pages. Black & White illustrations with decorated endpapers.... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Hyperion Press, 1994 This book not only chronicles Hollywood's last half century, but its second golden age as well. This is a man whose life journey unfolds far more adventurously than any of the films he's produced. His candor is shocking: the lurid dark years of the '80s; his cocaine arrest; his implication in what were dubbed the "Cotton Club Murders"; his thoughts of suicide; his self-committal and escape from a mental institution. And lastly, the impossible!... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2001 In this book the author shows how Fred Thompson got his start as a creator and promoter of carnival shows and the world's fairs, including the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, and he traces Thompson's career. He was one of the original promoters of Coney Island, where he built Luna Park, and other amusement parks. Thompson built the mammoth Hippodrome Theater in Manhattan, noted for their spectacular (and spectacularly costly... more information

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Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Company, 1935 Numerous illustrations, and words of the Scottish dialect are explained in brackets. Binding has a bend on the top of the spine that is frayed, and bent in and chipped at the bottom spine. The bottom edges have light wear. The inside end papers are pictorial, and the front end paper has a tear about 1/2" at the top. Inside front board has a 1 1/2" tear at the spine, Pages are edged in red and very yellowed, with a watermark on the outside right edge. 8v... more information

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Baronet Books, 1992 1992; HB. Glossy pictorial cover, fine except for one spot punched into front near spine. 237 pages, fully illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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Victor Books, 1997 Binding has a dark spot on the front on the bottom middle. This book focuses on teaching children healthy emotional attitudes. 233 pages, including endnotes. Also includes a source list for further reading. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1979 An Illustrated Junior Library Edition. The story of King Arthur and his Knights. The book begins with the coming of Arthur, through the adventures they had, to the supposed passing of Arthur. Still there was treachery as Sir Mordred caused letters to be written that looked like they came across the sea, saying that Sir Mordred was now King, since King Arthur was dead. King Mordred was the King of England and felt he could do what he wanted; he decided King Arthur should ... more information

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New York: Harper Collins, 1994 I know of no work which brings the reality of this evil place so directly, vividly, accurately, movingly and clearly. It is quite simply the best short account ever produced. The origins and rationale of the camp; the part it played in overall Nazi plans; the way it was built, expanded and run; they key officials in its command structure; the daily lives of its guard and inmates; and most of all the terrifying logic and discipline which kept Auschwitz operating for the greater... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2002 A heart-racing story of secrets and suspense featuring hard-luck ex-PI Harding and his stunning and fearless girlfriend, Alison, who are about to confront their past. When Alison's former love is found murdered, she and Harding shrug it off as an incidental tragedy. But the discovery of a suspect known to Alison leads Harding to believe she may know more than she's telling As the body count rises and the cadavers get closer and closer to home, the noo... more information

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1988 DJ has a 1/2" tear and one tiny tear, both at the top, otherwise the jacket is fine. The binding is fine, spine is tight. 118 pages. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Scholastic Incorporated, 1986 This book is based on an NBC-TV Special. Kissyfur is a young bear who performs in a circus. They were on their circus train going to the next town when the rain and thunder caused their train to tumble off of a bridge into a river. The next day the circus was gone and they were free, and eperienced the great outdoors for the first time. They had lots of fun. 31 pages, a spot on the last page and inside back cover at the bottom. 8vo - over 7¾" -... more information

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Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc., 1968 1997; Cover is a cut-out around a cat's ears and face.It shows all sorts of kittens and how they behave. A great book for a young one if you are planning on getting a kitten! Binding is fine, no edge wear. A Golden Super Shape Book. Pages are fine, each illustrated with kittens playing or getting into mischief. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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Hammersmith, London: HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited, 2001 Little Grey Rabbit lives with Squirrel and Hare in a little house on the edge of a wood. Not far away lives Rat, whose days are quite miserable since Squirrel tied a big knot in his tail to teach him a lesson. Now Rat can't thieve or hunt without his tail clumping behind him and giving him away. Then something quite out of the ordinary happens - and no one is more surprised than Rat! The end papers are decorated and the illustrations ar... more information

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