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The Work of Craft: An inquiry into the nature of crafts and craftsmanship - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Language: English
Published by Alfred A. Knopf (edition First Edition), 1979
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First UK edition. Very good in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed "For Bebe with best wishes" by the author on the title page. 1st UK edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Dust jacket is fine. Book has mild toning to the edges of the pageblock and a touch o…f spinal lean. By the Martin Luther King Memorial Prize-, Lannan Literary Award-, James Tait Black Memorial Prize-, and Commonwealth Writers Prize,-winning author of "Crossing the River" and "A Distant Shore". Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next b…usiness day. Buy with confidence.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by the author on the first free endpaper 'To Drew, with love, Cintra'. 1st edition, first printing, complete number line. As new in as-new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 350 p. Co…ntains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. By the author of 'A Massive Swelling: Celebrity Reexamined as a Grotesque, Crippling Disease and Other Cultural Revelations' and 'Caligula for President: Better American Living Through Tyranny'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good in very good dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed/dated by author on title page. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Dust jacket has slight edgewear. Book spine has softening to cap and base. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With… dust jacket. Audience: General/trade. Age-darkening to the edges of the pageblock. By the author of 'The Wonder of Girls' and 'The Minds of Boys'. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 639 pages; underlining on about 30% of pages. Light shelf wear on DJ's spine and on DJ edges, few minor tears. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. DJ is not price-clipped. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We off…er free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. 370 pages; B&W illustrations. Moderate, faint foxing on the bottom exterior edge of textblock. Some faint stains on the exterior edges of textblock. Minor fading on cover edges and on spine's extremities. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defe…cts. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

Language: English
Published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego, CA, 1988
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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; Printing "A". 197 pages; very minor pencil markings in the margins on a few pages. Minor browning spots on prelims. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inqui…ries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

Language: English
Published by Storey Communications, Inc, Pownal, Vt, 1996
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. dj w/unclipped price, in mylar; illustrated end papers; 90 clean, unmarked pages. Kevin Kennefick & Alison Kolesar (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Very good in fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author on the title page (signature and date only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Dust jacket as new. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 260 p. Audience: General/trade. Book woul…d be fine except for minor moisture damage to the top of the pageblock and top of the rear board. A Max Freeman novel by the author of 'The Sindia Promise' and 'The Styx'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

Language: English
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), New York, 2005
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed/dated by author on title page. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. As new. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 216 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. The author is a…former park ranger and environmentalist. This is his first book. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

Language: English
Published by University of California Press, Berkeley, CA, 1991
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed/dated by author on title page. Inscription is to the the New Sobiaco library. 1st edition, no numberline. As new. looks unread. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 337 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/tr…ade. By the author of 'Patriots: Defending Australia's Natural Heritage' and 'A Long Walk in the Australian Bush'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition; First Printing. 283 pages; light foxing on the exterior edges of textblock and on front and rear endpapers. Moderate foxing on the covers inside the DJ and inside the DJ. Very faint spill stain on DJ's spine foot. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworth…y defects. No markings. DJ is not price-clipped. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Printing process using nature, for creating paintings and decorations. Step by step instructions.

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1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Printing of the First Edition housed in a Fine dust-jacket; Gordon Glasco's new novel Second Nature is a gripping story of love and redemption set in the stunning landscape of the Adirondacks. In this beautifully written novel, E…va and Nick are a married couple struggling with the aftermath of a devastating betrayal. As Nick works to rebuild his life, Eva finds herself drawn back to the Adirondacks, where she and Nick once spent happy summers together. While exploring the woods, Eva reconnects with her former best friend, Jess, and the two women begin to explore their shared past. Eva and Jess share stories of love and loss, and Eva begins to see that the hurt she's been carrying for years is nothing compared to the pain Jess has been carrying for years. As Eva and Jess come to terms with their past, Eva also finds herself drawn back to Nick. Second Nature is a story of love and redemption, set in the stunning landscape of the Adirondacks.; 8vo; 275 pages.

Language: English
Published by W. W. Norton & Company, New York and London, 1999
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st US Edition; First Printing. First American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Servants of Nature is a comprehensive history of scientific institutions, enterprises, and sensibilities from antiquity to the present. The authors exp…lore how scientific knowledge has been produced and transmitted, and how it has shaped human experience and the natural world. They explore the origins of scientific observation and experimentation, the development of scientific theories, and the impact of scientific knowledge on society. This engaging and accessible book is the perfect introduction to the history of science for students and general readers.; 8vo; 496 pages.

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1/4 Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with dinged upper rear board and lightly foxed edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; The book Second Nature tells the story of Alice Hoffman's relationship with nature… and the environment. Hoffman's love for nature and her connection to the land is evident in the lyrical, descriptive writing in this book. The author takes the reader on a journey through the natural world, from the desert to the rainforest, and from the Arctic to the Florida Keys. Hoffman's love for nature is evident in the descriptive writing and the author's passion for the environment is clear. This book is a beautiful and poetic exploration of the natural world and the relationship between humans and nature.; 8vo; 254 pages.

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1/4 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In Out of the Blue, David B. Cohen takes readers on a journey through history to explore the roots of depression and how it has shaped human nature. Depression has been arou…nd for as long as humans have, and it has been a source of misery for many. Cohen discusses different theories about the cause of depression, and he presents a thoughtful and nuanced perspective on the topic. He argues that depression is not simply a product of bad luck or bad genes, but instead is the result of complex and deeply rooted human behaviors and emotions. Out of the Blue is an enlightening and thought-provoking book that will help readers better understand depression and its effects on their lives.; 8vo; 368 pages.

Nature In Danger: Threatened Habitats And Species; - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Simon, Noel; In Association with The World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Cambridge, England
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A nice first edition/first printing in Fine, seemingly unread condition in alike, dust-jacket, price clipped; Nature In Danger: Threatened Habitats And Species is a book that was written by Simon, Noel and it was published by The World Conser…vation Monitoring Centre, Cambridge, England. The book is about endangered habitats and species.; B&W and Color Illustrations; 4to; FSA.

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1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In Second Nature, Alice Hoffman tells the story of three generations of women who have been bound by the same curse: they are witches. Born with the power…to manipulate the elements, these women have been persecuted by the male-dominated society they live in.Despite the danger and the restrictions of their magical abilities, the women of the family have always banded together to support one another. Now, as their oldest daughter prepares to leave home and start a new life, the women of the family gather together to celebrate her departure and to reflect on the legacy they have left behind.Second Nature is a beautiful story of family, love, and strength. It is a story about the power of tradition, the importance of sacrifice, and the power of hope.; 8vo; FSA.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by author on title page. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Almost as new. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 216 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. The author is a… former park ranger and environmentalist. This is his first book. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).
More imagesVitamin Vitality: Use Nature's Power to Attain Optimal Health [Men's Health Life Improvement Guides] [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
Raskin, Donna; Kaufman, Brian Paul; The Editors of Men's Health Books
Language: English
Published by Rodale Press, Inc., Emmaus, Pennsylvania, 1997
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As new condition photographic softcover wraps. Includes Introduction and Index. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings. A bit of the lower page edge contains a remainder mark. (see photographs) ".there are times when getting all the nutrients you need for maximum health benefits doe…s seem mind-boggling. But it's not. Vitamin Vitality shows you how. You'll learn which vitamins and minerals can help boost your odds of beating heart disease, cancer, and the other diseases that kill men. You'll find out which vitamins and minerals you should be supplementing - and which you shouldn't. You'll discover ways to boost your potency, brainpower, strength, stamina, and, yes, vitality - all through the right mix of vitamins and minerals. Even if you view little green vegetables with the same level of suspicion as little green men, you'll find succulent strategies to get what you need. And that's really what it comes down to: making intelligent food and supplementing choices to get what you need. Vitamin Vitality is your personal guide." - from the rear inner cover.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Color photographs throughout. First printing. Small spot of abrasion from a removed address label on front free endpaper else fine in a fine dust jacket.

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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 213 pages; slightly cocked spine. Personal stamp; - Your; Very Good- 6.5 X 1 X 9.25 inches from previous owner on the half-title page. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages. satisfaction is our priority. W…e offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 317 pages; Very Good condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings. DJ is not price-clipped. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned… in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. 265 pages; minor finger smudges on the exterior edges of textblock. Minor creasing on the front DJ flap. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. DJ is not price-clipped. ; Your satisfaction is our p…riority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

Language: English
Published by Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, San Francisco, CA, 2001
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 6.25 X 1.25 X 9.5 inches; 315 pages; minor rubbing and faint smudges on DJ. Minor foxing on the top exterior edge of textblock. Dog-earing on the top corner of a couple of pages. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defec…ts. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. 6.5 X 1.5 X 9.75 inches; 376 pages; remainder mark on the bottom exterior edge of textblock. Minor creasing on DJ edges. Light yellowing on pages. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text. ; -…Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

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1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A first Printing of the First Edition that is Fine in a mildly shelfworn yet also Fine dust-jacket; The Nature of Development: Report from the Rural Tropics on the Quest for Sustainable Economic Growth is a book that discusses sustainable eco…nomic growth in rural areas. The book was written by Roger D. Stone, who is a professor of economics at the University of the West Indies. Stone traveled to rural areas in eight countries to study the factors that contribute to economic growth. He found that sustainable economic growth is possible in rural areas if the right policies are in place.; 8vo; 286 pages.