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Pre-Owned The State and the Politics of Culture : A Critical Analysis National Endowment for Arts 9780761831808

The State and the Politics of Culture presents a rare opportunity to view the arts in relationship to politics and government. The results of a research effort that was both descriptive and theoretical the study offers findings from a critical... more

Pre-Owned The Good Enough Manager : The Making of a GEM 9780415885348

The premise of this title is that it is rare if indeed impossible to find perfect managers that that is viewed as such by all those that serve under him/her. Therefore is it is better to strive to become a good enough manager leading and meeting the... more

Pre-Owned Best Tent Camping: New Mexico: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty the Sounds of Nature and an Escape from Civilization (Paperback) 0897325028 9780897325028

Best Tent Camping: New Mexico is a must-read for campers and adventurers desiring an excursion into the Southwest. New Mexico offers a charm and beauty that is rare. From open Southwestern landscapes with blue mountains visible on the distant horizon... more

Pre-Owned The Exploit: A Theory of Networks Volume 21 (Paperback) 0816650446 9780816650446

The Exploit is that rare thing: a book with a clear grasp of how networks operate that also understands the political implications of this emerging form of power. It cuts through the nonsense about how free and democratic networks supposedly are and it... more

Pre-Owned Meditation for Optimum Health : How to Use Mindfulness and Breathing Heal Your Body Refresh Mind

In a rare powerhouse of a dialogue two superstar physicians interested in healing and the mind join forces to discuss the practice of meditation and its relevance in modern-day life and health. 2 CDs. GTIN 9781564558824 more

The Flamingo s Smile : Reflections in Natural History 9780393303759 Used / Pre-owned

Gould himself is a rare and wonderful animal--a member of the endangered species known as the ruby-throated polymath. . . . [He] is a leading theorist on large-scale patterns in evolution . . . [and] one of the sharpest and most humane thinkers in the... more

Pre-Owned Transit of Venus : The Brief Brilliant Life Jeremiah Horrocks Father British Astronomy 9780297847212 /

The brief brilliant life of Jeremiah Horrocks published to coincide with the transit of Venus - the rare astronomical phenomenon that he first observed. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to... more

Implementing World Class IT Strategy : How IT Can Drive Organizational Innovation 9781118634110 Used / Pre-owned

The actionable guide for driving organizational innovation through better IT strategy With rare insight expert technology strategist Peter High emphasizes the acute need for IT strategy to be developed not in a vacuum but in concert with the broader... more

Pre-Owned Predictable Magic: Unleash the Power of Design Strategy to Transform Your Business (Hardcover) 0137023480 9780137023486

Companies invest fortunes on innovation and product strategy. But by some estimates 80% of new products fail or dramatically underperform every year though a few rare products succeed brilliantly. Why is this the case? Their creators have seamlessly... more

Pre-Owned Civil War Album: A Complete Photographic History: Fort Sumter to Appomattox (Hardcover) 1579124097

Monumental album offers nearly 4000 rare photographs from the war era. Brings to life not only the battles bunkers soldiers and parades but also the farms cities and towns as they appeared at the time. This singular volume is enhanced with numerous... more

Pre-Owned Filling the Leadership Pipeline (Paperback) 1882197909 9781882197903

Competition is fiercer today than ever before and effective leadership represents a rare source of competitive advantage. With strong leadership and a richly stocked pool of future leaders organizations prosper and endure. There is an easy case to make... more

Pre-Owned A Short History of the Civil War (Paperback) 0688151299 9780688151294

Stokesbury s rare combination of scholarship and readability merits the highest recommendation. -- Booklist In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of America s bloody War Between the States Harper Paperbacks is republishing A Short History of the... more

Allied Artillery of World War II 9781861261656 Used / Pre-owned

Described in detail are the weapons available to Allied forces from 1939 through 1945. Complete specifications are accompanied by an array of rare photographs and drawings covering all types of artillery. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or... more

Pre-Owned The U. S. Army Today Vol. 8 : From the End of Cold War to Present Day 9781853672699

Each volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better... more

A House in the Sunflowers : Living the Dream in the South of France 9780749002596 Used / Pre-owned

A House in the Sunflowers provides rare glimpses of French family life in the region that is considered the gastronomic center of France CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust... more

Pre-Owned Weird Butterflies and Moths (Paperback) 1770858148 9781770858145

There are more than 200 000 species of butterflies and moths. Many in fact are still uncategorized. This fascinating book reveals a rare and close up look at the odd beauty and behavior of some of the strangest of these tiny creatures. Despite their... more

Pre-Owned A Vision of Light : A Margaret of Ashbury Novel 9780307237873

Beautiful twice-married Margaret was fated to be beaten and betrayed taught rare arts of healing and love and tried as a witch. But with courage and an open heart she traversed a world overflowing with bitter sorrow and bawdy laughter to find a haven... more

Pre-Owned - We.Want.Change.

As a self-taught guitarist accomplished songwriter multi-instrumentalist artist vocalist painter performer designer and music producer Matt is a rare talent that was born to entertain the world with his creative spirit and unparalleled passion. With a... more

Pre-Owned Spycraft : The Secret History of the CIA s Spytechs from Communism to Al-Qaeda 9780525949800

The unparalleled insider s look into the secretive world of espionage technology - complete with rare photographs - tells the authoritative never-before-heard stories of the CIA s most secretive operations. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or... more

Virus : An Illustrated Guide to 101 Incredible Microbes 9780691166964 Used / Pre-owned

This stunningly illustrated book provides a rare window into the amazing varied and often beautiful world of viruses. Contrary to popular belief not all viruses are bad for you. In fact several are beneficial to their hosts and many are crucial to the... more

Pre-Owned Sound the Charge: The U.S. Cavalry in American West 1866-1916 G.I. Series 12 Paperback John P. Langellier

Each volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better... more

Pre-Owned Wish Granted : 25 Stories of Strength and Resilience from America s Favorite Athletes 9780062218391

A rare glimpse into the private lives of your favorite athletes and what gives these champion sportsmen and women a deeper satisfaction than any trophy or championship ring. It s no surprise that the stories in Wish Granted are profoundly inspiring.... more

Pre-Owned The Columbia Book of Civil War Poetry : From Whitman to Walcott 9780231100021

Including the classics of the genre as well as rare period pieces by African Americans and women and northern and southern patriotic verse and songs The Columbia Book of Civil War Poetry paints the background of the conflict and its literature with... more

Pre-Owned The War in Europe : From the Kasserine Pass to Berlin 1942-1945 9781853673382

Each volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better... more

Pre-Owned America s Commandos : U. S. Special Operations Forces of World War II and Korea 9781853674587 Used

Each volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better... more

Pre-Owned Kiss the Kids for Dad Don t Forget to Write : The Wartime Letters of George Timmins 1916-18 9780774816090 /

The letters of Lance-Corporal George Timmins who served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front offer a rare glimpse into the life and relationships at home and abroad of an ordinary Canadian soldier. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are... more

Pre-Owned Puritans at Play: Leisure and Recreation in Early New England (Hardcover) 0312125003 9780312125004

It is rare for a book to be both erudite and amusing at the same time and this book has succeeded. It has changed the common but unacceptable image of the Puritans as dull solemn melancholy misanthropes - Horton Davies author of The Worship of the... more

Pre-Owned A Noble Thing : The National Trust and Its Benefactors from 1940 to the Present Day 9781857596694 Used

A new book shedding light on the motives of some of the National Trust s most important donors illustrated throughout with rare and unusual illustrations. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to... more

Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment : Medical Specialists and Cancer Survivors Tell You What You Need to Know 9780801886850 Used / Pre-owned

Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment is a rare blend of medical expertise and compelling personal accounts that empowers those with breast cancer to meet the disease with confidence knowledge and hope. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better... more

Toronto Between the Wars : Life in the City 1919-1939 9781552978993 Used / Pre-owned

A history of Toronto between 1919 and 1939 at time when the city changed and found it s place in the twentieth century. Features 180 rare archival photographs. Winner of Heritage Toronto s Award of Excellence Book category in 2005. CONDITION – USED:... more

Pre-Owned Ornamental French Hardware Designs Ornamental French Hardware Designs Ornamental French Hardware Designs (Paperback) 048628851X 9780486288512

Reprinted from a rare 19th-century catalog: over 800 authentic examples of period hardware marketed by a Parisian firm specializing in metalwork for buildings. Includes doorknobs door knockers hooks moldings fireplace panels staircase pilasters and... more

Pre-Owned Shadow Lines Paperback Amitav Ghosh Amitav Ghosh

From the acclaimed author of Sea of Poppies a novel weaving history and memory together to create a rare work that balances formal ingenuity heart and mind ( New Republic ) Opening in Calcutta in the 1960s Amitav Ghosh s radiant second novel follows... more

Pre-Owned Common Purpose : How Great Leaders Get Organizations to Achieve the Extraordinary 9780470490099

From one of the most respected names in business and leadership a rare look at the specifics of how great leaders achieve common purpose and success within their organizations. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good... more

Tropical Forest Conservation : An Economic Assessment of the Alternatives in Latin America 9780195109962 Used / Pre-owned

Drawing on research carried out in Brazil Costa Rica Ecuador Peru and other places this book assesses the viability of conservation strategies for preserving threatened habitats from an economic perspective. The author demonstrates that it is rare for... more

Midwifery and Childbirth in America 9781566395656 Used / Pre-owned

Childbirth is both a profound experience and a contested subject. The experience of women has complex medical historical cultural and public policy dimensions. In this book Judith Rooks achieves the rare feat of bringing these dimensions together in a... more

Pre-owned - Removing All Sorrow and Suffering : An Informal Talk by Paramahansa Yogananda

Recorded on New Year s Day 1950 at the Self Realization Fellowship temple in Hollywood California this is the ninth and latest in our special Collector s Series of rare recorded talks. The outstanding quality of the recordings in this series brings... more

Pre-Owned The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer : My Life at Rose Red (Hardcover) 9780786868018

Afterword by Steven Rimbauer Aligned with the TV miniseries stephen King s Rose Red comes the publication of this rare document offering a window into one woman s hidden emotional torment and a record of the mysterious events at Rose Red that... more

Pre-Owned The Missing Link: Found (The Truth Seekers Mystery Series Vol. 1) (Paperback) 1931941084 9781931941082

Action - Adventure - Mystery and Suspense! Join the Murphys as they face a deadly illness mistaken identity rare coins and a startling discovery that could have devastating results! Once again the Murphy teens are propelled into another exciting... more