Search Results: Reference, Language and How-To Books from Grimalkin Books

New York: Avenel Books, 1966. This comprehensive how-to book covers ever aspect of constructing a rock garden and what types of plants to include. The book is in Fine condition with a Very Good+ dust jacket. It includes line drawings by Eva Melady as well as 60 black-and-white photographs. It is bound in a salmon-colored cloth with black spine lettering. The pages are bright and sparkling throughout, and the book does not appear to have been read. The dust jacket has some edge rubbing and a small closed tear. I've placed the dust jacket into a Brodart protective sleeve. The book measures 5 3/4 by 8 1/4 inches and includes 385 pages, with Index and Appendix.. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good+. Illus. by Eva Melady. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: St. Martin's Press, 2008. This Stated First Edition from January 2008 has the required "number line" ending in a "1" to indicate First Printing. The book is in Brand New, unread condition, with a Brand New priced dust jacket. I've placed the dust jacket into an archival Brodart protective sleeve. This new 12-week program nutritionally refines Dr. Atkins' original low-carb diet to benefit dieters with an even greater weight loss during the first crucial 12 weeks. It includes meal planning and recipes. The book is bound in red paper-covered boards with die-stamped metallic blue spine titles. The book measures 7 3/4 by 9 3/8 inches and includes 362 pages. . Stated First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Books, 2007. This Stated First Edition (and unless it's stated, it's not) is in Brand New, unread condition. This doctor-designed three-phase plan to maximize weight loss and minimize side effects includes a fitness program and numerous meal plans and recipes, as well as no-cook options. It is meant as a companion book to be used with the new, over-the-counter weight loss aid, Alli. The book measures 5 7/8 by 9 inches and includes 252 pages.. First Edition. Oversized Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Greenwich, Connecticut: Brompton , 1990. Originally published in 1985, this reprint from 1990 is in Fine condition with a Fine dust jacket. (Click on photo.) The book is filled with over 250 color and black-and-white photographs of individual pieces and period rooms to complement the text. The book is bound in brown paper-covered boards with die-stamped gilt spine lettering. There are no remainder marks or signatures from former owners, but there is a small erasure mark on the front free endpaper, where a price was erased. The book measures 8 7/8 by 11 1/4 inches and includes 192 pages, with Index.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Lark Books, 2002. This Stated First Edition (and, unless it's stated, it's not) also includes the complete "number line" ending in a "1" to indicate First Printing. This hard-to-find book has already become a bead bible for those who regard beadweaving jewelry as a unique artform. The book includes full-color photographs and detailed how-to drawings. The book is bound in illustrated boards that duplicate the dust jacket art work and titles. The book measures 8 7/8 by 10 1/4 inches and includes 160 pages, with Index.. Stated First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Columbus, Ohio: Ross Laboratories, 1991. This videotape is one of a series of tapes designed for the mother with a newborn. The tape includes the following subjects: "...To Make a Difference" (Part IV) For You and Your Baby (19 minutes): It provides insights into newborn behavior and gives a parent a glimpse of what she can do to better understand her baby's needs; To Breastfeed Your Baby (14 minutes): This section provides tips and techniques to ensure a successful breastfeeding experience; Seat Belts and the Family (15 minutes): This final section helps assure a safe ride for a mother and her child. The video tape originally included coupons for Similac and Isomil, which are no longer present.. Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Loveland, Colorado: Interweave Press, 2000. The authors provide a solid foundation in the peyote stitch and include numerous projects. This Third Printing is an oversized square-shaped paperback in Fine condition. The book measures 8 1/2 by 9 inches and includes 111 pages, with Index.. . Oversized Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1976. The book contains "complete plans and full instructions for elegant, easy, and inexpensive headboards, shelves, cabinets, tables, chair and other pieces for every room in your home." This First Printing (with the appropriate number line ending in 1) is in Fine condition with a Very Good + dust jacket. The book has brown covers with gilt spine lettering. The dust jacket has some edge rubbing, a tiny chip on the rear panel, and some foxing on the reverse. The book includes numerous diagrams and drawings for the numerous detailed projects. The book measures 6 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches and includes 308 pages, with Index.. First. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Köln (Cologne), Germany: Könemann, 1998. This handsome, beautifully illustrated book traces the history of the cigar from its Caribbean roots to the high-class brands admired by connisseurs worldwide. The development of the Havana, before and after the 1959 Cuban Revolution, is especially emphasized. Originally published in France in 1956, this is the first English language edition, translated from the French by Dr. John Crook and edited by Sharon Herson. The book includes the complete "number line" ending in a "1" to indicate First Printing. The book is bound in a brown cloth with die-stamped gilt titles on the front panel and spine. The dust jacket is also in Fine condition. I've placed the dust jacket into an archival Brodart protective sleeve. This oversized book is lavishly filled with color and black and white photographs and period drawings. The book measures 9 1/8 by 12 1/4 inches and includes 228 pages, with Index. NOTE: There will no additional shipping… Read More

New York: Wiley Publishing, 2003. This First Edition, with a required "number line" ending in a "1" to indicate First Printing, is an oversized soft cover in New, unread, condition. The book includes a complete subject coverage with hundreds of problems to solve, pretest assessment, a customized full-length test to adapt to the student's skill level, parts of speech, verb reviews, sentences, punctuation, capitalization, problem-solving reviews and tools, a glossary, and much more. The book measures 8 1/4 by 11 inches and includes 313 pages, with Index.. First Edition. Oversized Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Bordon, Hampshire, England: John Hine, Ltd., 1989. This book is in Fine condition, with a close to Fine dust jacket. (Click on photo.) I've placed the dust jacket into a Brodart protective sleeve. The book deals with the collectible sculptures of cottages created by David WInters. as well as the years each cottage was produced and retired, as well as the actual real-life cottages that inspired the artwork. The book is bound in illustrated boards, which duplicate the front cover artwork found on the dust jacket. The dust jacket shows some light shelf rubbing. The book measures 7 by 9 13/16 inches and includes 248 pages. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Madison, Virginia: The Senior Exchange, 1995. This stated First Edition, First Printing from March 1995 is in New, unread condition. (Click on photo.) It lays out the arguments for the eventual collapse of the Social Security System and how the Social Security Trust Funds have been looted by one administration after another. This paperback book measures 4 1/8 by 6 3/4 inches and includes 122 pages.. First Edition. Soft Cover. New. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale, 1994. This book is for domestic U.S. purchase ONLY! Presented by the editors and writers of Prevention Magazine Health Books, this reference work provides relief for numerous medical conditions. The book is in Very Good+ condition. It would be in Fine condition except that there is some bottom page crinkling in an earlier section. The book is bound in paper-covered boards (click on photo) and is a 14th printing. The book measures 6 3/4 by 9 3/8 inches and includes 654 pages, with Index. . Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1976. This definitive First U.S. Edition on home aquariums is a must-have reference book. The book in Very Good+ condition with a close to Fine, unclipped dust jacket. (Click on photo) Written by a leading aquarist, this book was translated and edited by Dr. Gwynne Vevers, curator of the aquarium at the London Zoo. Divided into two parts, the book deals with both the freshwater aquarium and the marine aquarium and the necessary tanks and equipment for each, as well as a guide to difference species and fish families, plus their care. There is also a section on aquarium plants. The book includes over 200 color photos and additional black-white drawings, plus a complete subject Index. The book is bound in a red-orange cloth with gilt spine lettering. There is a small nick at the top edge of the front panel and some light shelf rubbing, which is why I rate the book Very Good+. The interior binding and text pages are in absolutely Fine condition. The dust jacket has minimal… Read More

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1991. This handsome volume is a second printing. It is in As New condition with an As New price-unclipped dust jacket and does not appear to been read. It is bound in a chocolate brown paper over boards with die-stamped gilt spine titles, and lovely photographic endpapers. The author of "The Creative Guide to Dried Flowers" continues where she left off in providing helpful instruction on which flowers, leaves, and herbs to grow, and how they should be harvested and dried, as well as how to arrange flowers in containers to make bouquets, posies, garlands, and swags. The book is beautifully photographed in full color by Simon McBride. The book measures 9 by 11 1/4 inches and includes 159 pages with Index. For domestic U.S. purchase only.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Simon McBride, Photographer. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York/London: Macmillan Publishing Company/Collier Macmillan Publishers, 1980. This Third Printing is in As New, unread condition. (Click on photo.) It's not only ideal for teachers to instruct students in a variety of creative projects, but would be ideal for parents who admire creativity as well. An entire family might do together many of these fun projects. The book is filled with both color and black-and-white illutrations and examples. There are projects suitable for pre-school children up to age 12 and older. Children learn about design, creating with paper, puppets, dyes, tie-die, and batik, yarns, needles, and cloth, weaving and macrame, pottery and modeling, sculpture (constructing, carving, casting), making jewelry, drawing, painting, lettering, printmaking, and photography. The book is bound in brown cloth with multi-colored lettering. It measures 7 by 10 inches and includes 497 pages, with Index.. Hard Cover. As New/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Montreal: McClelland and Stewart, Ltd., 1967. This volume is in close to Fine condition, with only minimal wear or usage. The reversible dust jacket (click on photo) is in Very Good+ condition, with light edge wear. I've placed the dust jacket into an archival Brodart protective sleeve. The book is bound in a navy blue cloth with die-stamped gilt spine titles. The book measures 5 1/2 by 8 inches and includes 862 pages. . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Kansas City, Missouri: Andrews and McMeel, 1997. This informative book shows us how to become responsible for our own actions, a rare accomplishment in today's pass-the-buck world. The book is in As New condition, with an As New, unclipped dust jacket. The book is bound in off-white boards with a black spine and die-stamped silver spine titles. The book is gift-giving quality and I'm sure there is someone on your Christmas list who has earned a copy. The book measures 5 3/4 by 8 3/4 inches and includes 202 pages. . First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: American Book Company, 1924. This classic world geography book of yesteryear includes numerous black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and color maps. The book is in Good+ condition (click on photo). It is bound in a brown cloth with a decorative drawing and lettering in black on the front panel. The covers show light discoloration and edge rubbing. The binding is tight and secure. There are initials of the former owner on the front endpaper. The text pages are mainly clean, without notations and underlinings. Several pages have small margin tears and margin stains, mainly in the U.S. section, which shows the most usage. The book measures 8 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches and includes 128 pages, with Appendix on Area and Population. . Hard Cover. Good+/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Secaucus, NJ: The Wellfleet Press, 1988. This hefty, lavishly illustrated volume is in Fine condition with a close to Fine unclipped dust jacket (click on photo). The book gives complete step-by-step instructions for style and color, room design, and home decorating, including thorough explanations of every aspect of painting, paperhanging, tiling, paneling, and flooring. It includes beautiful color examples throughout, as well as black-and-white photographs and drawings. The book is bound in light brown boards with die-stamped gilt spine lettering. The dust jacket is Fine except for one closed tear on the front panel that has been repaired on the reverse with non-acidic tape. I've placed the dust jacket into a Brodart protective sleeve. The book measures 10 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches and includes 320 pages, with Index. Due to the 5-pound shipping weight, domestic Media Mail shipping will be adjusted to total $5.99 following initial order. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over… Read More