Search Results: Reference from Riverwood's Books

Prentice Hall. Very Good. 1981. Fourth Printing. Softcover. Pages clean & tight, a little spotting to outer edge of pages. Cover has light edge & corner wear. No internal markings. Notes on writing from various authors & fiction and nonfiction prose by popular authors. Authors include: Dylan Thomas, Roderick Haig-Brown, E. M. Forster, Hugh MacLennan, Robertson Davies, Aldous Huxley & several others. Keywords: Writing, Reading, Education, Anthologies, Composition ; 8vo .

University of Chicago Press. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 0226476979 . HC/DJ - fine/VG+. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, old pencil price erased on half title page. No other markings. Jacket has light edgewear, one tiny chip and light soiling, light crease to front, not clipped. Lewis and Smith reconstruct the intellectual histories of both American pragmatism and sociology as they developed from 1892 to 1935 at the University of Chicago. In doing so, the authors challenge much current thinking in philosophy and sociology....; 8vo; 356 pages .

Houghton and Mifflin. Very Good+. 1997. Second Printing. Softcover. 0395854105 . Book was originally published as a companion to the PBS series of the same name, although it is an excellent stand alone reference. Only light wear overall; ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover & usual library markings. "...illustrates methods for getting started; the final appendix offers a resource directory. A reading list, a pedigree chart, a family group record, a research log, and advice on where to write for vital records conclude this richly illustrated introductory book etc.. " 256 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Thomas Y. Crowell. Good+. 1969. Softcover. Very good interior with good cover. Pages unmarked. Cover has moderate edgewear, rubbing to one edge and some small creases, light soiling cover & outer edge of pages. Directions for preparing abstracts, proposals, reports, memoranda etc. , as well as a handbook of style and usage. (175-osl) ; 8vo .

McGraw-Hill Professional. Very Good. 1988. Second Edition. Softcover. 0830628819 . Second Edition. Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings such as front and spine sticker. Interior pages clean and tight, light soiling/spotting to outer edge of pages. Cover has light scuffing and light wear at corners. B/w illus. 337 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 337 pages; A common sense guide to maintaining and repairing all types of cooling and refrigeration units. A toolbox companion for the technician and the do-it-yourselfer alike. Covers maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing. [371-noto] .

Ontario: Canada Law Book Co.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1961. Hardcover. 18th edition, 1961. Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. Cover has light wear to edges and corners, corner bumping, light edge rubbing. Pages all intact and clean other than slight soiling outer edge of pages and occasional light spot within book. Light age tanning to pages. 538 pages with index. A Practical Code of General Law for the Business and Professional Man Embodying the Variations of all Ten Provinces. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; 538 pages; (1195) Note: due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required. .

Perigee Books. New. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0399525858 . Large softcover is new and unread. No stone is left unturned in this definitive book on backpacking and camping. Helpful checklists keep you from forgetting the essentials, sidebars provide tips and observations from seasoned hikers, while lists of resources tell you where to stock up on the best gear. Fully illustrated. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Scarborough House. Near Fine. 1996. Softcover. 0812885465 . Large softcover In very nice condition, no markings, only light wear overall. Includes: The background of the ceremony, choosing the date, preparing your child, sharing the honors, providing the traditional items, the invitation, guests, the party, gifts, alternatives for the ceremony, the adult bar mitzvah and others. [osl-390] ; 8vo .

Berkley Books. Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 042515985x . Retired library book with laminated cover & usual stamps & stickers, good used condition. Has edge & corner wear, soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages good - occasional light soiling, creasing, age tanning to page edge. B/w illustrations & colour photos. Takes you through every step of the process, from choosing style & placement, to finding the right artist and ensuring safety and proper care. (*shipping will be reduced to most locations). ; 8vo .

New York: Da Capo Press. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. B000MT92ZS . Ex-library book, still in quite good condition - usual ex-lib type of markings. Light edge and corner wear, light soiling to jacket and outer edge of pages, fading to spine, a little sticker residue and small peel to laminate on front. Pages are clean and intact. Colour frontispiece and b/w illustrations throughout. . Review: "..Litho by the man who created litho...Lithography was a major step forward in printing. It combined the versatility of intaglio prints with the production capablity of letterpress, and made printed reproduction accessible and affordable.....; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Back when copying meant hand-copying, it was quite remarkable (to use his example) to have fifty copies of a meeting's minutes an hour after the meeting. What amazes me is not just the fact of the copies, but the low cost that made it worthwhile to record even mundane meetings. The most… Read More

Taplinger Publishing Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket;. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0800819950 . Ex-library book with usual ex-lib type markings, still in good condition. Light edgewear and scuffing to jacket, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior unmarked other than occasional light soiling and a little age tanning to page edges. Colour & b/w illustrations. 143 pages. Clarke describes in detail the different tools, materials, equipment involved in the making of jewelry, as well as guidance on designing jewelry. Contents: Designing; Materials & Tools; Piercing and Filing; Annealing & Pickling; Bending & Shaping; soldering; Fittings & Catches; Decorative Techniques; Finishing and Polishing; Casting; Stone Mounting & Setting; Further Reading; Index. ; 8vo .

Nyc: Cornerstone Library. Very Good. 1978. Softcover. 0346123437 . Volume 2, Principles of Pawn Play and the Center. Cover has some scuffing, small creases and light edge/corner wear, light corner curling. First section of pages has a light stain affecting top edge but pages are otherwise clean and intact. Small school library stamp on 1st endpage but no other indication of this being a library book. (178os) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 184 pages .

Harper Collins. Near Fine. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. Uncorrected proof. Excellent condition. Very light edgewear, couple small creases, light scuffing. Interior pages clean & tight, no markings. B/w illustrations. 324 pages. An entertaining, readable guide to the discoveries, theories, and personalities that have shaped space exploration, from the beginning of civilization to the present...; 8vo .

Houghton and Mifflin. Very Good. 1976. Fourth Edition; Fourth Printing. Softcover. 0395240492 . Ex-library book, still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Cover has light edgewear, a little peeling and roughness to edges of laminate, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior clean with all pages intact. Colour photos & b/w illustrations. "The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic formations, geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structures. " ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 317 pages .

Firefly Books Ltd.. Very Good+. 2003. Softcover. 1552978370 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition - sturdy mylar cover, usual library markings, overall wear is light. Hundreds of colour illustrations. 256 pages. "Complete guide to astronomers and astronomical terms and theories. The Firefly Astronomy Dictionary is an invaluable reference for understanding the major terms and theories used in astronomy...." (390os) ; 8vo .

Cambridge: MIT Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. 0262191083 . Ex-library book, but still in quite good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages all intact and clean other than light soiling to outer edge of pages, light age tanning to interior. Jacket has moderate wear to edges, a few small tears and sticker residue on front. B/w & colour illustrations. Goes beyond Safdie's 'Beyond Habitat' in many ways, this book theorises 'the 3 dimensional community'; the requirements and possibilities of (minimal and luxurious) human habitation; the techniques of building in the factory; the attributes of well-planned urban meeting places. (1220) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 339 pages; (Note: Due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required) .

Vancouver, B. C.: Self-Counsel Press. Very Good. 1990. Softcover. 0889086451 . Clean, tight condition. Light edgewear/scuffing to cover. Pages are unmarked except for name/phone # inside back cover. Approx. 91 pages. Everything you need to know to successfully prepare and market your own home for sale. (*shipping will be reduced after checkout on this lighter book) ; 8vo .

Prentice Hall. Very Good+. 1997. Second Edition. 0135185645 . Very nice condition - clean and unmarked. Light edge and corner wear to cover. Main Headings: The Writing Process: An Overview (incl. Identifying your purpose & audience, gathering material, draftling, outlining, revising) ; Writing Paragraphs; Methods of Devloping Paragraphs; Writing Essays; Writing Business Letters, Resumes & Reports; Writing with Style; Proofreading; Appendices; Answer Keys. 412 pages. [455]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Langley, B. C.: Stagecoach Publishing. Good+. 1976. Fourth Printing. Softcover. 0889830037 . Stagecoach Publishing 1976. Very good interior with good cover. Interior pages clean, age tanning to edges. B/w photos. Cover has moderate edgewear, scuffing and creasing. Light soiling inside covers. 111 pages. Contents: - Gold through the Ages- Some facts about gold- How to locate placer gold- The ABCs of gold panning- How to recover gold panning- Methods of placer mining- Equipment. (300os) ; 8vo .

England: Gower. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 0566021609 . Hardcover is very clean, with minimal wear, previous owner's name written on endpage, but otherwise no markings. DJ has light edgewear and one small tear, very clean. 228 pages. British Trade Unions. Despite widespread interest in the trade union movement and its history, it has never been easy to trace the development of individual unions, especially those now defunct, or where name changes or mergers have confused the trail. This directory set out to answer these questions. Entries are arranged according to a standard plan: 1. Name of Union, 2. Foundation Date (name changes, amalgamations, transfers, cessation, reasons where appropriate & available) 3. Characteristics of: membership, leadership, policy, outstanding events and membership (numbers). 4. Souces of InformationThe present volume, covering non-manual unions, contains more than 1,000 entries. (400-noto) ; 8vo .