Search Results: Childrearing from Black Cat Hill Books

San Francisco Chronicle Books, 1993. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, Colleen Davis Gardephe at the front free endpaper. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. Book shows ftop edge lightly sunned; lower corners mildly bumped. Binding square and secure; text clean. DJ's backstrip faintly sunned, but information thereon remains bright, legibility unaffected; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. Oblong 12mo. 95pp. Foreward by Niels Lauersen. Illustrated by Karen Smidth. Hardcover with DJ. An accessible, humorous, and responsible look at over 100 pieces of folk wisdom, myths, and lore--each with a concise explanation revealing the facts and fallacies behind the advice. Reassuring and entertaining, this is a splendid gift for new parents everywhere. Gardephe has written for numerous parenting magazines. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster: Touchstone, 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus (2000); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2000); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the pages have tanned just slightly, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a hint of wear and a very minor flaw. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.8 inches). xxi, 664 pages. 688 pages.; Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 11 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster: Free Press, 1996. Paperback First Ed Thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed Thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: mildest rubbing; the pages have noticeably due to aging. Binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Corners sharp; remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 280pp. Trade Paperback. Greater Expectations is the book that exposed the low standards that children are confronted with in our homes, our schools, and throughout our culture. It exploded many of the misconceptions about children and how to raise them, including the cult of self-esteem, "child-centered" learning, and other overly indulgent practices that have been watering down the education and guidance that we are providing our young people. It disclosed how the self-centered ethic is damaging our youth. Greater Expectations started… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Broadway Books, 2001. Hardcover First Edition [2001]; First Printing indicated. FLAT SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Ed; First Edition [2001]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows some faint soil and smudges at outside edges; front board very slightly concave; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 273pp. Hardback with DJ. Lara recounts the slow deterioration of her relationship with her teenaged daughter, Morgan, as they battled through the teen's smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and threats of dropping out of school or running away from home. A brave and revealing look at the hard times of parenthood. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Random House: Broadway Books, 2001. Hardcover First Edition [2001]; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [2001]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows shows barely discernible spine lean; very slightly concave front board; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows a couple of light wrinkles at the outside edge front face; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 273pp. Hardback with DJ. Recounts the slow deterioration of her relationship with her teenaged daughter, Morgan, as they battled through the teen's smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and threats of dropping out of school or running away from home. A brave and revealing look at the hard times of parenthood. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Santa Cruz, CA Push Pull Press, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (2003), Second Printing. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; several superficial indentations at the front panel [perhaps the book was used as a surface for writing]; a very faine stress crease near the lower front corner; the binding shows the very slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; else flawless. the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a hint of wear and several minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(9 x 6 x 0.5 inches). xi, 145 pages. Illustrated with Black & White Cartoons by Jerry Dolezal. Language:… Read More

Ashland, OR White Cloud Press, 2002. Paperback First Edition [2002], so stated. First Edition [2002], so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows a very faint crease near the lower front corner tip; the binding shows the very slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Virtually 'As New'. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6.1 x 0.65 inches). 207 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces. Trade Paperback. A common contemporary complaint is the feeling of being out of balance. In response to the discomfort and pain many feel in reaction to the constantly accelerating pace of living, Schechter demonstrates how… Read More

New York, NY Bantam New Age Books, 1986. Paperback First Edition [1986]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. The hardcover edtition was published in 1985. First Edition [1986]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to extremities, with a faint crease right at the tip of the lower corner of the front panel; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a single, faint crease at the backstrip; the expected light tanning to the text pages; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, marks, or marginalia in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New York, NY Random House, 2008. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 353pp. Hardback with DJ. The Shabecoff's have produced a well researched and documented work that lifts the curtain on toxic waste and the effects on children. They show the political gamesmanship behind decisions that affect the health of children; the failure of corporations (with few exceptions) to act except in their own interests; and offer tangible alternatives in the appendices. The science is documented, the sources and listed, indexed, and readily accessible to the reader. The corporate ethics that value profit above life are clearly delineated. One could only wish that political platforms were so well crafted and acted upon. Please, read this book.

Berkeley, CA Celestial Arts Publishing, 1994. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 365pp. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Walker & Company, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus [1988]; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus [1988]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: Shows the mildest rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; just a tick of wear at the lower front corner tip; binding square and secure; text clean. Just about 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 144pp. Trade Paperback. Discusses various problems that teenagers face including depression, difficult families, drugs and alcohol, pregnancy, and other crises and advises how to deal with them. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

London, UK Macmillan Canada, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus in Canada (1995); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus in Canada (1995); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of a push to the spine; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, showing a single, very minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (9.7 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches). 144 pages.Language: English. Weight: 16.3 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY The Haworth Press, 2001. Paperback First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of light use: slight reverse spine lean; just a touch of wear to extremities; two creases to the front panel, which causes the wrapper cover to want to lift and curl at the outside edge of the front panel; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 236pp. First Ed, unstated. Paperback.

Littleton, CO Kids Are Worth It!, 1989. Audio Cassette 2 Audio Cassette Tapes in New Condition, still housed in shrinkwrap with white plastic and colorful cardstock case still intact and in shrinkwrap. Like New. Kids Are Worth It Series. Product Size: 7 x 4.65 x 0.85 inches. Language: English. Weight: 6.6 ounces. Audio Cassette. 

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1954. Hardcover First Ed; later printing. First Ed; later printing. Very Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows a bit of crimping at the head of the backstrip; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities, with short, closed tears at the top and bottom of the front hinge; mild rubbing; faint but pervasive soiling to the rear panel; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable; a virtually "As New" copy in a lightly worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Royal Octavo. 186pp. Hardback with DJ.