Search Results: Authors starting with D from Ruth Reaser LAXVESPA

A History of Classical Physics; From Antiquity to the Quantum - 20th Century theories of the atom and the relativity of time and space radically altered thee landscape of physics. Yet these theories were not formulated in a vacuum, they extended the work of thos who had previously made invaluable discoveries. The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus was the first to conceive of the atom, and Olaus Romer, in the seventeenth century was the first to propound the notion that light has a finite speed...... Over-sized hard cover book in good condition. Creme colored boards with white cloth wrapped spine and gold lettering and copper metallic titling, small area of chipping at the bottom of rear boards, also rear board corner is bumped. Pages are clean unmarked but have a red spotting on closed page edges...... A History of Classical Physics: From Antiquity to the Quantum, Author John Desmond Bernal, Edition later printing, Publisher Barnes & Noble Publishing, 1997, Jacket design by Tom McKeveny, ISBN… Read More

The Catcher in the Rye- PB - LITTLE Brown & co.1991 trade paperback - interiors stained name in the front May 1991 40TH printing this book is been printed over & over again - multiple publishers / editions - great little reading copy white cover stripe on the top edge titling black & white - top corners have been thumbed. Some -minutia - scuffs- W wrinkles-dents- white covers- a great paperback you can put in your back pocket small enough to fit - not pristine.- just acceptable ..however this is sort of part of a particular matched set & this copy would match your set? ...The hero-narrator of THE CATCHER IN THE RYE an ancient child of sixteen, native New Yorker- Holden Caulfield. Through circumstances that tend to preclude adult, , he leaves his prep school in Pennsylvania - goes underground in New York City for three days. The boy himself is at once too simple & too complex for us to make any final comment about him or his story. Perhaps the safest thing we can say about Holden is that he was born in… Read More

Barrier Island John D MacDonald New York: Knopf, 1986. First edition, as stated. Hardcover. Very Good/good. see pictures,Nice clean first edition, spine is good, see pictures, the book is clean inside printed,wonderful paper.Title Barrier Island Author John Dann MacDonald Publisher Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1986 ISBN 0394554272, 9780394554273 Length 229 pages Subjects Fiction Mystery & Detective General Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General Real estate tycoon Tucker Loomis's timely purchase of Bernard Island--soon slated to become part of Gulf Islands National Seashore--promises to make his fortune until the favors bought and sold as part of the island's purchase price begin to be called in.John D. MacDonald was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania in 1916. He attended Syracuse University for his B. S degree, then went on to Harvard University for his M. B. A. After serving during World War II, MacDonald published "Brass Cupcake," his first novel. By the time he had written over 40 novels,… Read More

**GIFT-ABLE**Big Blue Book of Beginner Books, by P.D. Eastman, pub.-Random House Children Books, (2008) later printing...isbn 9780375855528..What could make a better present than a classic Beginner Book? Six of them—for less than the price of two! We've taken the complete text and art of three beloved P.D. Eastman titles: Go, Dog. Go!,Are You My Mother?, and The Best Nest; Robert Lopshire's Put Me In the Zoo (the first of his books featuring the character Spot); Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen's It's Not Easy Being a Bunny(the first PJ Funnybunny story); Mike McClintock's charming, cautionary tale -A Fly Went By- bound them together in one sturdy hardcover omnibus. A perfect introduction to reading that will whet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series...Hardcover book in very good condition boards remain glossy colorful, very minor edge/surface wear. Pages clean, crisp, unmarked...LAXVespa, Los Angeles - maybe this will do it!-At least you know what you're getting… Read More

excellent shape the dust covers intact -a couple of places the books are highlighted and a few notes in ink not much. However it's obvious that someone studied it very carefully & used it in a decision-making process logically...Peter D. Kramer imagines scenarios in which he addresses a series of advice seekers-a stunning and moving look at the many- layered complexities of intimacy,-. Each "session" not only reveals the various styles of giving advice - from Freudian psychoanalytic techniques to Ann Landers's application of conventional values - but probes the complexities of human relationships: How do we choose our partners? How well do we know them? How do mood states affect our assessment of them and theirs of us? When should we work to improve a relationship, and when should we walk away? What does "working on a relationship" entail? Kramer's questions lead to a reconsideration of our culture's norms - and to a suggestion that we may have begun to over-value autonomy and assertiveness at the… Read More

First edition paperback excellent copy some scuffs on its bright shiny covers - minimal amount - edgware on its edges - small amount of Darkening the edges of pages, pages are not internally tanned yet. Book is not perfect - Clean /unmarked -spine not creased - Authoritative short history of Russia, mysterious origins of the nation-state to the death of Stalin - A Classic work now back in print for the first time since 1956— regarded-groundbreaking book-Contents- List of Maps Preface- The Eurasian Background and the Slavs - The Era of Kiev- The Mongol Power- The Growth of Muscovy- Ivan the Terrible- The Time of Troubles The Early Romanovs- The Age of Catherine- The Son of Catherine- St Petersburg and Revolutionary Europe - The Gendarme of Europe- Reform and the Aftermath- Return to the Past- Reaping the Whirlwind- Between West and East- The Legacy of Peter the Great- The Supremacy of the Guards- Index --Between East and West: The Origins of Modern Russia: 862-1953 - R. D. Charques Ed. illustrated-… Read More

# 6994 The August of Randy Cummings Paperback – January 1, 2009 R D Queue

Pub- ‎ Giant Killer Publishing (January 1, 2009)

423 pages

ISBN-‎ 0982041608

2 LB

Sublimely erotic & pseudo-romantic in style, The August of Randy Cummings amusing, often sarcastic tale of a young lawyer's quest to experience life on the road via motorcycle in August of 1977. Fast paced story, written from a horny male perspective, awash in the debauchery defining young America in the late 70's.

Krause Publications, 1995. not stated. Hardcover. Very Good +/creased, on interior folds front and back dust jacket.. the author buy trade is retired military and military historian is a Connecticut native has been collecting firearms military, for over 50 years. The back of dust jacket says the first time ever, you will find in the single, comprehensive volume nearly 400 guns many never before available print to the collector. From the Remington arms Company inception of the early 1800s through World War I, no fuel photos and illustrations the detail exceptional workmanship of each gun. Accompanying these outstanding representations are historical insights for each firearm, including identifying features, modification details, production counts one available, plus excerpts from instruction manuals and ammunition specifications. Currently 10 aficionados will celebrate the inclusion of rare photographs from the legendary Moldenhauer collection, described as the most outstanding individually own… Read More

The Voyage of the Sanderling: An Atlantic Odyssey - leading environmental activist set sail on a single-masted cutter named Sanderling to find check out conditions on coasts, estuaries, shorelines. 15 maps, 30 photographs, The author recounts his experiences sailing from Maine to Rio de Janeiro,describes the pollution that threatens the North and South American shorelines,,,,,,, Over-sized hard cover book in very good condition. Maroon hardcovers with cloth wrapped spine silver lettering all are in very good condition. Off white end-papers - clean unmarked Pages are very good, clean, unmarked with deckle edge pages. Dust jacket is in good condition retaining most of its glossy finish, only minor wear. Pretty book...... The Voyage of the Sanderling, Author Roger D. Stone, Stated First Edition, Publisher Knopf, 1990, Front of jacket photograph by Peter Walsh, Jacket Design by Kandy Littrell, ISBN 039457334X, 9780394573342, 302 pages, Book size about 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 x i in Subjects Science General… Read More

Wolfs Bluff by W. D. Gagliani - Leisure Books (2010-07-01) Mass Market paperback good copy- lightly read - minor edge ware - pages clean some creasing on its spine, this is the original publishing- later republished in 2014 by Amazon, I enjoyed it not my usual genre, good for a few hours of entertainment ......While homicide detective Nick Lupo tries to find the identity of the female werewolf who's leaving a string of mangled victims, a hired mercenary--also a werewolf--is hired to destroy Nick. - Wolf's Bluff is the third novel in the series started by the Bram Stoker Award-nominated novel Wolf's Trap, following Wolf's Gambit. Wolf's Edge and Wolf's Cut are fourth and fifth (however Wolf's Gambit can be read as the first book.) These "North Woods Noirs" are set mostly in the wilds of Northern Wisconsin,werewolf legends abound & the moon paints treetops silver. Warning: adult content- they get naked and do it, wolf Style. --- Wolf's Bluff - Nick Lupo Werewolf Series -Author. William D.… Read More

* Affirmations, Meditations and Encouragements for Women Living With Breast Cancer - Interesting book has been used -sticker from prior owner not pictured / privacy on first page of book. Interior book is clean and unmarked-beige color pages -cover shows fading at the spine- spine intact increased gold titling dust jacket, some small tears,wear on its edges- slight ruffling- the book does show wear being shelved- a small amount of dirt on the bottom of it ..might come off with an eraser. Nice reading copy- see pictures head foot of book slightly flattened at spine. This sounds much worse than it actually is? see pictures maybe this will do it! I try to note all defects, make an informed buying decision-At least you know what you're getting into..Ruth Reaser..LAX Vespa,Los Angeles I carefully pack your book-, your books wrapped,not co-mingled,you get the copy you were viewing carefully packed to protect it from damage in the warehouse and transit. -Affirmations, Meditations, and Encouragements for… Read More

Daedelus, Rethinking the Weather, Mush Records (2003), UPC 663405121826...CD in original jewel case, original artwork, original disk, case has a couple of deep scratches but is fully intact, artwork / disk in very good condition...Electronic "dance music"... 1. Fin, 2. Going Unsteady, 3. Chorus, Verse, Chorus, 4. Greatly Exaggerated Our Demise, 5. Weather's Secret Service, 6. Robotic Girls Are Hard, 7. Dark Days, 8. Missing, 9. Bright Stars, 10. Name Game, 11. Without Words, 12. Hardly Hip-Hop...LAX Vespa, Los Angeles - maybe this will do it!-At least you know what you're getting into--Media Mail USPS-you get the copy pictured - carefully Drop kick-packed to protect it - in - transit. 7 Days Coast to Coast, faster if closer...daedelus CD 6725 CD UP

gift able -oversize paperback 520 pages nice shape- minimal amount of scuffs on its covers, it is from 1991 its Interiors clean unmarked fresh copy, just shelf where small amount of minutiae on its edges, grating older paperbacks can be quite subjective please review the pictures. Thank you for looking. Sampling of the best of Dahl's stories which are often described as horror tales or fantasies,neither description does them justice. Storytelling / writing - ability to treat the horrible ghastly with a light touch, sometimes even with a humorous one. Tales never become merely shocking or gruesome -purpose is not to shock but to entertain, much of the entertainment comes from the unusual twists in his plots, rather than from grizzly details.- The Best of Roald Dahl Author Roald Dahl Ed- reissue - paperback - cover design by Joe Bonney- cover photo topham image work Pub- Vintage Books, July, 1990 early 4th printing ISBN 0679729917, 9780679729914 - 520 pages Subjects Fiction ' Short Stories (single… Read More

*Cannabis - Philosophy for Everyone: What Were We Just Talking About? - DEBATE on the status --legality of cannabis continues to gain momentum....Personal anecdotes combined with academic and scientific reports combine to sharpen some of the fascinating philosophical issues associated with cannabis use. ..Frank, professionally informed yet playful discussion of cannabis usage in relation to philosophical inquiry... Considers the meaning of a 'high', the morality of smoking marijuana for pleasure, the slippery slope to more dangerous drugs, human drive to alter our consciousness.. incorporates contributions from philosophers, psychologists, sociologists or legal, pharmacological, medical experts-non-academics associated with the cultivation, distribution, sale of cannabis...Brings together - international team of writers from the United States, Canada, UK, Finland, Switzerland, South Africa, New Zealand... Cannabis - Philosophy for Everyone: What Were We Just Talking About? - Edited -by Dale Jacquette,… Read More

gift able –paperback in good shape except crease back cover and a small stain see pictures tea?- cosmetic appearance/you'd be crazy to buy a new one of these are too expensive-lightly read–cover still bright glossy – interior pages clean & free from marking/highlighting–-Spine not creased–slight bit of shelfwear -no nasty stickers-printed bound Singapore book conceived produced-Breslich & Foss- Allergy Free Home: A Practical Guide to Creating a Non-allergenic Environment by Vittoria d'Alessio- Asthma and allergy sufferers, this book is essential ... Along with offering a wealth of practical advice and proven solutions -remember– you get the book you were viewing-in the exact condition as photographed/no guesswork-Expedited Shipping available questions email or call before ordering.I have a good description and pictures,- it's easier to answer a question or take another picture in advance in ensure your happy & no buyers remorse...Ruth Reaser..LAX Vespa shipped through United States Post… Read More

GIFTABLE Fifty favorite recipes created by Rosie Daley, Oprah's cook - dishes that Oprah loves because they have helped her lose weight and feel good. The recipes are light - low in fat and, at the same time, enormously satisfying and tasty....Square book book mimics the background of the Dust jacket dark green end papers -crisp White Pages fully Illustrated with recipes SMALL DISCOLORATION ON REAR DJ BY ISBN,..ALMOST UN-NOICABLE Eight Pages of full cover photos Michael P McLaughlin , index in the back 129 pages book design Virginia tan Rose ornament by Karen kretschmann,..... In the kitchen with Rosie, Oprah's Favorite recipes Rosie Daley -Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf Manufactured USA published May 1st 1994 22nd printing - June 1994, Publication date January 1, 1994- 20TH PRINTINGJUNE 1994- Eight Pages of full cover photos Michael P. McLaughlin , index in the back 129 pages book design Virginia Tan -Rose ornament by Karen Kretschmann,....In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah's Favorite Recipes… Read More

Piece of my Heart goes beyond Janis's own story to provide us with a portrait of Cosmic Blues themselves. The self destruction that lies at the heart of the rock'n'roll myth. Slight scuffing of the cover front and back Pages of the book do contain some underlining pencil marks and brackets but the book is very readable. despite. --.if you're doing a paper or research on Janis Joplin I have quite a few biographies about her. shipped via media mail to fulfill your order, Los Angeles I carefully pack your book,hop on my Vespa visit the PO to have it placed in our mail system. your books still wrapped,not co-mingled, you get the copy you were viewing- Piece Of My Heart- Author David Dalton- Edition illustrated, reprint,4th printing revised- Publisher Da Capo Press, 1991- ISBN 0306804468, 9780306804465- 284 pages- Subjects Music ' General- –Ruth Reaser..LAXVespa Los Angeles /Culver City--Piece of my Heart 2981 bmk 27

Signet, 1980. paperback older copy. Paperback. Poor. 9780451092069 The book is been heavily used rolled in the corners have some chipping and the glued spine is intact this is a good reading copy it has a name written in the front …..Steve Martin Unauthorized Mass Market Paperback by Marsha Daly(Author) Mass Market Paperback Publisher: Signet (April 1, 1980) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-0451092069 book Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces from do American Library publishers, NAL This would be Shipped Media mail via USPS within the United States, since the mail people actually deliver directly everywhere in the US effectively,and we need to support and use the postal service so its there in the future, it comes from the Los Angeles Area at whatever PO is closest to my errands or my life that day since I carefully pack your book then have to hop on the Vespa and visit the PO to have it placed in our mail system...Your purchase helps a middle aged… Read More

Counterstrike: Black Fleet Trilogy, Book 3 (Volume 3)- Joshua Dalzelle Book is in good condition there's Minuscule amounts of wear on its edges there's a small spot on the first page where something was spilled in the last page there are a couple of phone numbers written on the back -just above the publishing information, made USA San Bernardino CA May 13th 2016, over sized paperback covers are still glossy. Grading older paperbacks can be somewhat subjective pictures provided for your review. --Captain Jackson Wolfe never thought he'd see the end of the Phage War in his lifetime. The enemy was too powerful, too numerous, and utterly determined to exterminate humanity. But the appearance of a new ally in the fight has changed all of that. For the first time since the original incursion Wolfe thinks that maybe there's a chance to stop their implacable enemy before they have the chance to wipe out any more human planets. That opportunity comes at great cost, however, and even as he makes plans for their… Read More

War and Remembrance is an American miniseries based on the 1978 novel of the same name written by Herman Wouk. The miniseries, which aired from November 13, 1988, to May 14, 1989, covers the period of World War II from the American entry into World War II immediately after Pearl Harbor in December 1941 to the day after the bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. It is the sequel to the 1983 miniseries The Winds of War, which was also based on one of Wouk's novels..Preowned DVD's in good condition, they play well in my player. Plastic cases have come loose from folded cardboard backing plus one case is broken at the hinge still hold the disc safe from damage (see photo's. This set is the complete sequel to Winds of War. 12 disc's in two parts, War and Remembrance War and Remembrance the Final Chapter....Isbn 0788609459. Directed by Dan Curtis, Written by Dan Curtis, Earl W. Wallace, and Herman Wouk..Ruth Reaser..LAX Vespa, Los Angeles Culver City- maybe this will do it!-At least you know what you're… Read More