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Pre-Owned Applique Quilt Revival: Updated Patterns from the 30 s (Paperback 9781564778222) by Nancy Mahoney

9781564778222. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Other. Language: English. Pages: 96. Add a new dimension to your quilt collection with this selection of rare quilts from the 1930s. Applique Quilt Revival features 12 block patterns and 14 quilt patterns that... more

Pre-Owned The Cutting Season : A Novel 9780061802058

From Attica Locke a writer and producer of FOX s Empire: The Cutting Season is a rare murder mystery with heft a historical novel that thrills a page-turner that makes you think. Attica Locke is a dazzling writer with a conscience. -Dolen... more

Pre-Owned Collapse of a Country : A Diplomat s Memoir of South Sudan 9780773551268 Used

A rare first-hand account of the violent implosion and ongoing humanitarian tragedy of the world s youngest state. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be... 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 Alphabet Kids - From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome : A Guide to Developmental Neurobiological and Psychological Disorders for Parents and Professionals 9781843108801

From ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to ZS (Zellweger Syndrome)-there seems to be an alphabet disorder for almost every behavior from those caused by serious rare genetic diseases to more common learning disabilities that hinder children s academic and... more

Pre-Owned See Before They Disappear 9780470189863

In a fast changing world too many beautiful and unique places are under threat. This illustrated book allows travellers to discover learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural historic and natural treasures around the world. CONDITION – USED:... more

Pre-Owned Vanishing Songbirds: The Sixth Order: Wood Warblers and Other Passerine Birds (Hardcover) 0821222252 9780821222256

It was Porter s hope that by photographing birds in their natural habitats the public would gain a love and appreciation of them and make every effort to stop the destruction of their nesting areas. This collection contains images of very rare and now... more

Pre-Owned Chessmen of Mars (Mass Market Paperback) 0345350383 9780345350381

Impetuous and headstrong Tara Princess of Helium and daughter of John Carter defies the elements by flying into a rare fierce Martian storm. Hurtled half a planet from her home she is threatened by grotesque flesh eating monsters and barbarous warriors. more

Pre-Owned Bloodhounds (Mass Market Paperback) 0446405353 9780446405355

Peter Lovesey tosses off a real brain-banger in Bloodhounds the fourth book in a challenging series . . . I am mad for these pyrotechnic teasers and this one had my head spinning. -- The New York Times Book Review A rare stamp and a corpse are... 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

Pre-Owned Alphabet Kids: From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome: A Guide to Developmental Neurobiological and Psychological Disorders for Parents and Professionals (Paperback) 1849058229 9781849058223

From ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to ZS (Zellweger Syndrome) there seems to be an alphabet disorder for almost every behavior from those caused by serious rare genetic diseases to more common learning disabilities that hinder children s academic and... more

Pre-Owned Legendary Rock Songs (Hardcover) 9788854405820

This celebration of 80 rockin masterpieces will strike a chord with fans and evoke fond memories of music gone by. With critical texts rare photos and album-cover reproductions it presents the epic acts that left their mark on history from Chuck Berry... more

Baron Von Steuben s Revolutionary War Drill Manual : A Facsimile Reprint of the 1794 Edition 9780486249346 Used / Pre-owned

Facsimile of extremely rare 1794 edition of von Steuben s basic manual of military training and procedure -- the official U.S. military guide until 1812. Formation of a company marching firings inspection more. 8 black-and-white illustrations.... more

Pre-Owned Mister Satan s Apprentice: A Blues Memoir (Paperback) 0679771778 9780679771777

Mister Satan s Apprenticeis a rare musical history because not only can Gussow play but he can also write. The writing is good enough to bring the music to life. --The Philadelphia Inquirer Mister Satan s Apprenticeis a lyrical and heartfelt account of... more

Pre-Owned Terror Town (Audiobook 9781504662352) by Ellery Queen Traber Burns

9781504662352. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Audiobook CD. Language: English. Ellery Queen Mysteries (Audio) 1999. Previously part of a collection this rare Ellery Queen mystery is available as a stand-alone audiobook for the first time.In Terror Town the... more

Pre-Owned Vanquished: Crushing Defeats from Ancient Rome to the 21st Century (Hardcover) 1846033276 9781846033278

Throughout time violent battles and bloody clashes have changed the course of history and shaped nations or empires. Battles of annihilation are rare but ever since antiquity a stunning victory on the battlefield even if it has failed to win the war... more

The Widower s Wife : A Novel 9781629537658 Used / Pre-owned

One of those rare thrillers that really will keep you reading all night. -- Kirkus starred review In this chilling cat-and-mouse tale... Holahan keeps the action going. -- Publishers Weekly Ana Bacon a beautiful young wife and mother tumbled off a... more

Pre-Owned Game Birds (Hardcover) 0517655179 9780517655177

In this lavish book renowned ornithological illustrator Maurice Pledger has painted twenty-four game birds including pheasant quail grouse and more. here a rare combination of superb artist and keen naturalist lovingly brings these creatures to life.... more

Pre-Owned Caterpillar Chronicle: History of the Greatest Earthmovers (Hardcover 9780760306673) by Eric Orlemann

9780760306673. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 168. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 168 p. Contains: Illustrations. This colorful Caterpillar chronicle is loaded with modern photography and rare images from the company... more

Pre-Owned Rites of Spring : The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age (Paperback) 0886192021 9780886192020

A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism Dazzling in its originality Rites of Spring probes the origins impact and aftermath of World War I from the premiere of Stravinsky s ballet The Rite of Spring in... more

Pre-Owned The Unceasing Storm : Memories of the Chinese Cultural Revolution 9781771621861

A rare and poignant memoir of life in mainland China during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to... more

Pre-Owned Oracle Bones : A Journey Between China s Past and Present 9780060826581

From the acclaimed author of River Town comes a rare portrait both intimate and epic of 21st-century China as it opens its doors to the outside world. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the... more

Pre-Owned Outer Banks (Audiobook 9781578150441) by Anne Rivers Siddons Kate Nelligan

9781578150441. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Audiobook cassette. Abridged. Language: English. 2 cassettes. They are love those rare early friendships. As she travels to the Outer Bank of North Carolina for a reunion with three college chums Kate Abrams... more

Pre-Owned Tulsa! : Biography of the American City 9781571780515 /

Featuring hundreds of rare photos Goble has produced a fascinating account of Tulsa s story of the forces that have made it the most American of American cities. A vibrant energy positioned this Indian Territory village to boom into the Oil Capital of... more

Pre-Owned Winter Time: Memoirs of a German Sinto Who Survived Auschwitz (Paperback) 1902806387 9781902806389

This rare account from a survivor of Gypsy concentration camps during World War II relates how German Sinto Walter Winter was discharged from the German navy in 1943 on racial grounds and was deported to Auschwitz with his brother and sister. The... more

Pre-Owned The War Crimes Trial of Hungarian Prime Minister lászló Bárdossy 9780880335492

Lszl Brdossy the Hungarian prime minister who proclaimed war against the Soviet Union and was later executed as a war criminal remains a controversial figure. Pl Pritz offers readers a rare balanced interpretation of his life along with documents from... more

Pre-Owned Secrets of Wisdom from Mother s Heart (Hardcover) 0849954037 9780849954030

What did Christian women think about struggle with and hope for 50 years ago? Surprisingly many of the same things that confront women in the 90 s. Dorris Coffin Aldrich was a wife mother and writer in the 1940s and 50s who possessed a rare ability to... more

Pre-Owned A History of Japan: From Stone Age to Superpower (Paperback 9780230346628) by K. Henshall

9780230346628. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Paperback. 3rd ed. 2012. Language: English. XIV 288 p. Intended for college/higher education audience. In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus this book examines Japan s... more

Pre-Owned Once a Wolf: How Wildlife Biologists Fought to Bring Back the Gray Wolf (Hardcover 9780395898277) by Stephen Swinburne Jim Brandenburg

9780395898277. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 48. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. Scientists in the Field (Paperback). Intended for a juvenile audience. With powerful and rare photos... 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

Reading Families : The Literate Lives of Urban Children and Their Families 9780807742761 Used / Pre-owned

This dynamic text offers a rare glimpse into the literacy development of urban children and their families role in it. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be... more

Pre-Owned Lullaby of Birdland: The Autobiography of George Shearing [With Braille Bookmark] (Hardcover) 0826460151 9780826460158

Pianist George Shearing is that rare thing a European jazz musician who became a household name in the US as a result of the Shearing sound --the recordings of his historic late 1940s quintet. Together with his unique locked hands approach to playing... more

Pre-owned: If You Leave Us Here We Will Die : How Genocide Was Stopped in East Timor Paperback by Robinson Geoffrey ISBN 0691150176 ISBN-13 9780691150178

Pre-owned: A riveting firsthand account of the violence in East Timor in 1999 This is a book about a terrible spate of mass violence. It is also about a rare success in bringing such violence to an end. If You Leave Us Here We Will Die tells the story... 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 Til Death or Distance Do Us Part: Love and Marriage in African America (Hardcover 9780195328523) by Frances Smith Foster

9780195328523. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 224. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Conventional wisdom says that marriage was rare or illegal for slaves and that if African Americans married... more

Pre-Owned Gators of Neptune: Naval Amphibious Planning for the Normandy Invasion (Hardcover 9781591149972) by Christopher Yung

9781591149972. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 292. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 292 p. Contains: Illustrations. A research analyst for the Center for Naval Analyses offers a rare historical... 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 Bernard Durin: Beetles and Other Insects Hardcover Gerhard Scherer

French patinter and illustrator Bernard Durin (1940-1988) discovered the beauty of insects for himself and for his art during a walk in Provence in 1972. During the following decades he made around 60 portraits of insects using rare and fascinating... more