Cologne: Taschen, 2001 I consider my work the most beautiful and also the ugliest." M. C. Escher. This book on Escher's work is well-illustrated in black & white and color. He wrote the introduction, followed by a classification and description of his works. 76 illustrations are included, along with bibliographical notes. 7 1/4" x 9" high... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1998 Debut novelist William Weld, himself the former governor of Massachusetts and a former federal prosecuter, has written a funny and suspenseful satire of American politics The story has wit, energy and fine detail."/Publishers Weekly. Orphaned as a young boy and haunted by fragmentary memories of his father Terry Mullally, the hero of Mackeral by Moonlight, nonethless has schooled himself to success. He makes a splash as an assistant U.S. attorney in Broo... more information

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New York: Viking Childrens Books, 1992 This is part of the Madeline series - a charming story, told in rhyme, of Madeline's rescue by a wonderful dog who became part of the school - at least until the president of trustees said she must go. All ends happily, however. Unpaginated, illustrated throughout. Small bump at spine tail, pages are a bit wrinkled. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.... more information

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Otto Penzler Books, 1993 A story of international intrigue, with the character of Big Herbie Kruger present. Prior owner's name on ffep. 610 pages, 6.25 x 9.5. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: William Morrow & Company, 1984 The binding has no wear, but has the remains of a sticker on the front. 304 pages, including an index. Photographs are included. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.... more information

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New York: St. Martin's Press, 1979 Fabulous birds and animals have fascinated and intrigued from the earliest times: The Greeks had their centaurs and satyrs, the Chinese their Kai-Lin and Feng Wang, and today we have Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. But is there any truth to these myths? Do real animals or real animal behavior lurk behind the legends? Peter Costello examines a wide arrange of strange creatures in his attempt to uncover the truth. Moving from dragons to griffons and beyond, he skillfu... more information

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.: Ann Arbor Media Group, LLC, 2003 For his 13th Oz book, L. Frank Baum conjured up a tale full of mischief and adventure, and no one in the land of Oz seems to be safe from his imagination! How did one boy cause so much trouble? What magic power did he discover, and what happened to everyone in Oz when he made friends with the Nome King? How could Kiki Aru be stopped? Discover how everyone was restored to normal, but what ever you do, please be very, very careful how you pronounce... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Daw Books, 2001 All eleven-year-old Jason Adrian wanted to do this summer was go to soccer camp with his best friend. But when two of the school bullies took Jason out during soccer tryouts, leaving him with a bad sprain, it looked like camp was out and Grandma McIntire's was where he was headed. Then opportunity knocked at Jason's window. It was a big crow, and when Jason took a look outside he fell from the roof and got locked out. But the crow had a message for him: &q... more information

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New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1976 This book tells you everything you need to know to build your own doll's house. It even has plans in the back that can be cut out and used. It begins with Planning, which includes choosing your house, the scale, materials, and designing the interior; Construction, which includes cutting it out, the front door, stonework, and making a staircase; Assembly; Painting and Decorating; Embellishments, such as banisters, curtains, doors, wall fittings, and Type of Roof. The... 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: Simon and Schuster, 1987 A wonderful cookbook with quick, light recipes. The author is the Chef on the "Hour Magazine." There are more than 200 quick recipes for tasty, healthful dishes. This book does not waste pages with mouthwatering photographs, but instead includes with each recipe the calories per serving, preparation time and cooking time. There are a few spots on the cover and on some of the pages. The dust jacket is worn at the bottom of the spine; the binding is worn at bit at ... more information

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Point Roberts, WA: Hartley & Marks, 1999 Every avid bargain hunter knows there is no greater satisfaction than turning forgotten treasures into gems once again. In this book, the author shows how to make over 62 unique pieces out of flea market finds. The emphasis is on using classic rustic elements, such as bark and twigs, to give quirky character and charm to everything from old lamps to beds. The comprehensive set of folk art and faux finishing techniques includes: Marbling, tinsel art, fern printing... more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 1999 This book provides everything you need to make an outdoor space or sun room extra special. It has inspired ideas for creating a "room" outdoors in the space available - whether large or tiny. It is a sourcebooks for city or country, garden or patio, on any budget and reveals the secrets for privacy and ambience in outdoor spaces. Includes practical tips on paving, lighting, plants, and outdoor furniture, and features 3 case-study plans for outdo... more information

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Harper & Brothers Publishers Copyright 1899, likely a later edition. Author's National Edition. Vol. XXIII. Dark red binding, slight bends at spines. Inside cover prior owners name is written. Cover is fine. ... more information

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Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1954 Recipe for the most brilliant ruse of World War II: Take an anonymous corpse, give him an identity as a supposed Major of the Royal Marines bearing spurious top secret messages, cast him from a submarine into the sea where he will float to the Spanish shore. Then sit back and hope that not only will the body be discovered by the Spanish and the messages turned over to the Germans, but that the enemy right up to the High Command will be fooled into changing their Mediterr... more information

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New York: Random House, 1947 This is from the book set "The World's Greatest Thinkers." It contains philosophers from around the world and very different ideas. For several philosophers they include their important points of belief in an easy to find system - by setting them apart and numbering them, but they are still in the general prose of the book. The light red cloth is turned under at the spine bottom. The spine is tight. 485 pages, no marks or tears. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&frac... more information

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New York: Random House, 1947 This is from the book set "The World's Greatest Thinkers." It contains philosophers from around the world and very different ideas. For several philosophers they include their important points of belief in an easy to find system - by setting them apart and numbering them, but they are still in the general prose of the book. The light red cloth is very slightly worn at the corners. The spine is tight. 557 pages, no marks or tears. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&fra... more information

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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1995 A humorous, insightful novel about friends and families. Two guys are roommates; Marcus, a very straight man who's had a bottomless pit of relationships, attempting to finish his dissertation (in his tenth year). The other, Clyde, is a teacher at a posh adult education center. He spends too much time obsessing over his former lover, Gordon, and eating up biographies; he's satisfied that the most eventful and interesting lives end in tragedy. His roommate's life... more information

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New York: DK Publishing, Inc., 1998 NEW - This great little book gives you practical techniques to show you how to identify time-wasting traps, plan your time effectively, and find working patterns that suit you. Clear text and illustrations cover every aspect of time management. Simple checklists show you how to analyze and resolve time problems. Accessible charts and flow diagrams explore different options for action and provide useful examples. 71 pages including color photographs and diagrams throughout... more information

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New England: Scholastic Press, 1979 This issue of Mandala was winner of the 1979 Scholastic Press Forum's Pegasus Award for Best Magazine.Twenty schools from the New England-New York-New Jersey region competed for the top prize at American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts on March 12, 1979. They also won the small schools division for Poetry, Layout and Design, and Best Magazine. 152 pages of short stories, poetry, artwork, and other literary work are presented in this magazine. An inte... more information

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