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Church and State in Contemporary America
by William Adams Brown
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1936
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
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$21.95
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1936. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover/jacket - VG/Good. Hardcover is clean, minor damage/fading to front upper edge and upper spine, light soiling upper edge of pages. Pages all intact and clean other than age tanning and light soiling inside covers, previous owner's info written inside front and… Read more
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A DECADE OF DECISION
by Fred Hoyle
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1953
- Condition
- Near Fine in Fair dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
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$11.95
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London: William Heinemann. Near Fine in Fair dust jacket. 1953. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition 1953. Hardcover/Jacket - near fine/fair. Pages are clean and intact, with no markings, light age tanning to interior. Hardcover has a little bumping to edges and spine ends and one very light stain on front. Dustjacket has age tanning and… Read more
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To Preserve These Rights, Remedies for the Victims of Constitutional Deprivations
by Robert L. Spurrier, Jr.
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1977
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780804691994
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$42.50
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New York / London: National University Publications / Kennikat Press. Very Good. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0804691991 . Kennikat Press, National University Publications 1977. No dustjacket as issued. Very nice condition - pages all intact and clean other than a tiny red ink mark upper edge of pages. Cover is clean, with minor wear to corners and… Read more
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Assassination & Terrorism
by Rapoport, David C.
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1971
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780887940682
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$13.50
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Toronto: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Very Good. 1971. First Edition. Softcover. 0887940684 . Pages are clean and intact, light age tanning to page edges and covers, light soiling outer edge of pages. Cover has light scuffing, light soiling and a few small creases. 88 pages. Contents: Definitions and Justifications; Political and tactical influences on assassination; Assassination and… Read more
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The Sociology of Education
by Banks, Olive
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1971
- Condition
- Very Good
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$2.95
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Copp Clark. Very Good. 1971. Softcover. Red cloth softcover in very good condition, only light wear overall, clean pages, light soiling outer edge of pages. Main flaw is a number of pages with pencil underlining, no ink markings seen. "...a systematic and clear expostion of the enormous accumulation of research and writing by sociologists about education… Read more
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THE BEDSIDE GUARDIAN 34 A Selection from the Guardian 1984-5
by Melly, George
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1985
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780002175210
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$8.05
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London: Collins. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0002175215 . HC/DJ - near fine. Very nice condition. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, a little bumping to spine ends and fairly heavy age tanning to pages. Dustjacket has light scuffing, very light edgewear and a couple tiny edge tears, not clipped. The 1985… Read more
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SOCIETY & POLICEMANS ROLE
by Cain, Maureen E.
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1973
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780710074904
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$11.95
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Routledge & Kegan Paul. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. 0710074905 . Routledge, London edition 1973. HC/DJ - very good. Hardcover very good other than a small stain/light soiling (coffee? ) to one outer edge of pages and name written and light glue residue on 1st blank endpage, pages otherwise clean. Jacket… Read more
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MY GENERATION Fifty Years of Sex, Drugs, Rock, Revolution, Glamour, Greed, Valor, Faith, and Silicon Chips.
by Gross, Michael
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 2000
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780060175948
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$8.00
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Cliff Street Books. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 006017594X . HARDCOVER edition, Cliff Street 2000. Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - laminated jacket and usual ex-lib type markings. Interior pages clean and tight, a little spotting to outer edge of pages. Jacket, which is attached to book, has… Read more
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PUNISHMENT AND MODERN SOCIETY A Study in Social Theory
by Garland, David
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1991
- Condition
- Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780198762669
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$31.50
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U. K.: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PR. Good+. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 0198762666 . Overall wear is light, however approx. 25 pages have pen underlining and/or highlighting. Pages are otherwise clean. Cover has light scuffing and light edge and corner wear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 320 pages; * Winner of the 1991 Distinguished Scholar Award from… Read more
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JOINT VENTURING
by Paul W. Beamish
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9781593119652
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$34.95
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Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. New. 2008. First Edition. Softcover. 9781593119652 . New book, no markings. 167 pages. B/w illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 167 pages; This short, reader-friendly book is about best practice in joint ventures: the factors and processes which lead to success. Every year, corporations establish thousands of joint ventures (JVs)… Read more
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THE SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE SELF Social Theory and Professional Ethics
by May, Larry
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1996
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780226511726
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$12.50
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University Of Chicago Press. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0226511723 . Book has only light wear, light scuffing to cover, slight wear at corners. Main flaw is approx. 10-12 pages with some highlighting and/or pen underlining within book. Pages are otherwise clean. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 217 pages; Larry May argues that socially… Read more
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SMOKE IN THE WORKPLACE An Action Manual for Non-Smokers
by Dewey, Martin
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1985
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
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$7.50
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Toronto: Non-Smokers' Rights Association. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. Pages clean and unmarked other than previous owners name on first page. Cover has light edge and corner wear, light scuffing and a little corner curling. A useful and informative guide to assist in establishing smoking policies in the workplace. [165-osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall;… Read more
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LIVES IN CONTEXT The Art of Life History Research
by Ardra L. Cole
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 2001
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780759101449
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$30.95
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AltaMira Press. Very Good-. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 0759101442 . Cover has light scuffing and light edge/corner wear. Pages are all intact and clan, however numerous pages have yellow highlighting, somewhat less towards rear of book. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 272 pages; The reflexive turn in qualitative research has transformed the process of doing… Read more
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THE FINAL PLATEAU The Betrayal of Our Older Citizens
by Baum, Daniel Jay
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1976
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition; Second Printing
- ISBN
- 9780887680489
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$10.95
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Burns & MacEachern. Very Good+. 1976. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. 0887680488 . Pages clean and intact, no markings. Cover has some scuffing and ink rubbing, light edgewear and price sticker on front. Contents: Alternatives; Fear of death; The dividing line; The middle years; Civil rights and the work force; Canada's approach to aging; Pensions, government's… Read more
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BREAD NOT BOMBS A Political Agenda for Social Justice
by Roche, Douglas
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1999
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780888643575
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$10.95
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The University of Alberta Press. Near Fine. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 0888643578 . Very nice condition, clean and unmarked. Light corner wear and slight scuffing to cover. B/w illus. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 184 pages; Today, housing, health, and education services are desperately needed for the world's poorest people, but instead governments spend billions… Read more
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RISKING FOR CHANGE Stories of Ordinary People
by Penner, Kate (editor)
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1999
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780969476818
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$12.50
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Victoria, B. C.: First Freedom Foundation. Near Fine. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 0969476817 . Very nice condition. Cover has slight edgewear and a little scuffing, light creasing to one corner. Pages are clean and all intact. "This anthology explores of issue of acting out of conscience: the common light among those who seek peace, and social and… Read more
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RITUALS OF DINNER
by Visser, Margaret
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1992
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780006379096
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$10.50
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HarperCollins. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 0006379095 . Large softcover has light edge and corner wear, light soiling/spotting to outer edge of pages. Interior of pages unmarked. Crease down front cover. The origins, evolution, eccentricities and meaning of table manners. [672] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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VIDEO VIOLENCE AND CHILDREN
by Barlow, Geoffrey & Alison Hill (editors)
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1985
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780340384619
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$7.50
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Hodder Arnold H & S. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. 0340384611 . Clean, intact condition. Pages are unmarked other than 2 blind stamps within book. Cover has light edgewear and scuffing, old price sticker on rear. "The Parliamentary Video Enquiry was set up in July 1983 to produce factual evidence relating to the effects upon children… Read more
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THIS DRINKING NATION
by Harris, Jonathan
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1994
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780027427448
- Item Price
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$5.50
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Four Winds Press. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 0027427447 . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library with usual type markings, laminated cover. Pages are clean , jacket has some scuffing & light wear. "Profiles the fascinating people and movements that have punctuated America's turbulent history of drinking and temperence; explores alcohol's relationship… Read more
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CHURCH OF THE EARTH The Ecology of a Creative Community
by De Ropp, Robert S.
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- Riverwood's Books
- Published
- 1974
- Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Second Printing
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$15.50
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Delta Books. Very Good. 1974. Second Printing. Softcover. Cover has light edgewear, a little edge rubbing, creasing to bottom corners. Couple tiny peels where sticker was removed. "Chronicles the life of the author in his commune in Northern California; the building of the temple (Church of the Earth) , and his religious and philosophical thoughts on… Read more
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