The Quality of Life
by James A. Michener
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia New York: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1970. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Author facsimile inscribed on the half-title page: "To the membership of the Million Dollar Round Table, whose life work in aimed at improving the quality of life of countless numbers of men, women and children throughout the world. James A. Michener". Gilt lettering on textured grey cloth covers with a "Million Dollar Round Table" logo on the front cover, in a green dust jacket. 8vo, 127pp. 3rd. printing.
Synopsis
Rosie Daykin, owner of Butter Baked Goods, is a passionate home baker who had dreamed of opening a bakery since she was six years old. After a successful career as an interior designer, she transformed her favorite hobby into a phenomenal success story when she opened Butter Baked Goods in 2007. The bakery now operates in two locations in Vancouver B.C., and Butter’s baked goodies can be found at over 300 retail locations across North America. Rosie lives in Vancouver with her husband, Paul; their daughter, India; two fat cats; and a small dog.
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- Bookseller
- NWJBOOKS
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 016743
- Title
- The Quality of Life
- Author
- James A. Michener
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 3rd Printing
- Publisher
- J. B. Lippincott Company
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia New York
- Date Published
- 1970
- Keywords
- societal conflicts; quality of life; signed
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- Jacket
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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- Facsimile
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