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Paperback. Condition: Good. A work of genius--The Boston GlobeFrom the first sentence of the novel the reader is aware that he is in the presence of a magician. Collier] casts a spell and he does so always with a smile.--Paul TherouxA wayward masterpiece.Whatever this volume has cost you, it is, believe me, a great bargain.--Anthony BurgessIt is impossible to convey the subtle wit which makes you laugh out loud, the beauty and penetrating satire which blend so perfectly into its brilliance.--BooklistThe whole is written with sly humor throughout and is illuminated by splendid similes and metaphors which mark the author as a true humorist.--New York TimesIn the author's own words: This is a strange book.an emotional melodrama, complete with a Medusa villainess, an honest simpleton of a hero, and an angelic if only anthropoid heroine, all functioning in the two dimensional world of the old Lyceum poster or the primitive fresco.where an angel may outsize a church, and where a man may marry a monkey on a foggy day.--from John Collier's A Looking GlassWhen Alfred Fatigay returns to his native London, he brings along his trustworthy pet chimpanzee Emily who, unbeknownst to Fatigay, has become civilized: literate, literary--and in love with Fatigay himself. After Emily meets Alfred's fianc e Amy Flint, a 1920's modern woman, she sets out to save her beloved from Amy's cold grip. Emily is the perfect outside observer, writes Eva Brann in her introduction, because she is an African in Europe, a female in a man's world, a servant to liberated sophisticates, and above all an old-fashioned creature in a modern world.John Collier (1901-1980) was born in Britain, but spent much of his life in the U.S., where he wrote screenplays for Hollywood (The African Queen, Sylvia Scarlet, and I Am a Camera among them) and short stories for the New Yorker and other magazines. He was also a poet, editor, and reviewer. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A work of genius--The Boston GlobeFrom the first sentence of the novel the reader is aware that he is in the presence of a magician. Collier] casts a spell and he does so always with a smile.--Paul TherouxA wayward masterpiece.Whatever this volume has cost you, it is, believe me, a great bargain.--Anthony BurgessIt is impossible to convey the subtle wit which makes you laugh out loud, the beauty and penetrating satire which blend so perfectly into its brilliance.--BooklistThe whole is written with sly humor throughout and is illuminated by splendid similes and metaphors which mark the author as a true humorist.--New York TimesIn the author's own words: This is a strange book.an emotional melodrama, complete with a Medusa villainess, an honest simpleton of a hero, and an angelic if only anthropoid heroine, all functioning in the two dimensional world of the old Lyceum poster or the primitive fresco.where an angel may outsize a church, and where a man may marry a monkey on a foggy day.--from John Collier's A Looking GlassWhen Alfred Fatigay returns to his native London, he brings along his trustworthy pet chimpanzee Emily who, unbeknownst to Fatigay, has become civilized: literate, literary--and in love with Fatigay himself. After Emily meets Alfred's fianc e Amy Flint, a 1920's modern woman, she sets out to save her beloved from Amy's cold grip. Emily is the perfect outside observer, writes Eva Brann in her introduction, because she is an African in Europe, a female in a man's world, a servant to liberated sophisticates, and above all an old-fashioned creature in a modern world.John Collier (1901-1980) was born in Britain, but spent much of his life in the U.S., where he wrote screenplays for Hollywood (The African Queen, Sylvia Scarlet, and I Am a Camera among them) and short stories for the New Yorker and other magazines. He was also a poet, editor, and reviewer.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Dr. Patch Adams knows the inner side of healing. House Calls is a reminder that some of the most important factors in healing are not high-tech marvels but ordinary factors such as love, compassion, friendship, and hope. This book will lighten anyone's heart and assist him or her on a healing journey.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dr. Patch Adams knows the inner side of healing. House Calls is a reminder that some of the most important factors in healing are not high-tech marvels but ordinary factors such as love, compassion, friendship, and hope. This book will lighten anyone's heart and assist him or her on a healing journey.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Best-selling author Steve Chandler and one of America's most innovative, successful fundraisers Michael Bassoff have coauthored this unique book to teach you their easy-to-follow, proven system for creating new relationships that lead to raising millions of dollars.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Dr. Patch Adams knows the inner side of healing. House Calls is a reminder that some of the most important factors in healing are not high-tech marvels but ordinary factors such as love, compassion, friendship, and hope. This book will lighten anyone's heart and assist him or her on a healing journey.…

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Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. In 'Being a Leader,' children view various situations that demonstrate the qualities of leadership. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students' understanding of the concepts.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. In 'Being a Leader,' children view various situations that demonstrate the qualities of leadership. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students' understanding of the concepts.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 78 SKILS AND DRILS FOR OPTIMUM CHILD DEVELOPMENTRaindrops on Roman and Whiskers on Kittens.These are a few of my favorite things.Songs, rhymes, and a large repertoire of fun-filled methods bubbled out of this exemplary creative mother, Elizabeth Scott, to gently and firmly teach her son to overcome symptoms of autism.Raindrops on Roman will move you to tears, punctuated with a few bursts of spontaneous laughter, as you marvel at this touching true story. You will learn very specific skills and drills that she used, what materials to obtain to implement them, and what areas each activity helps to develop and improve. This is a must-have book for all parents and every professional working with children who have autism.Elizabeth became an educator and spent her career prior to Roman as a teacher. Hopefully, the new recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics (screening for autism for all children at 18 and 24 months), along with stories like Roman's will help countless children overcome autism in the future. - Dr. Robert Silver.…

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