Search Results: Authors starting with F from Conover Books

Kingsport, Tennessee : Paladin Timeless Books, 2010. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean signed copy! Inscribed by one of the editors on the title page! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! Full-color illustrated wrapper with black and white lettering. 258 very clean unmarked and uncreased magical and spine-tingling pages! Extremely scarce and out-of-print SIGNED FIRST EDITION! "Twelve science fiction stories featuring great adventure with a twist of faith. Infinite Space, Infinite God II spans the gamut of science fiction, from near-future dystopias to time travel to space opera, puzzles of logic to laugh-out-loud humor and against-the-clock suspense. A great read for any science fiction fan; a must-read for those seeking something new in their fiction. The Ghosts of Kourion by Andrew Seddon: A grieving professor escapes back in time to live among a doomed people. Antivenin by Karina… Read More

London: Stacey International, 1994. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj, lightly scuffed and scratched, small tear in the head of the spine of the dj and in the upper corner as well, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, some light shelf wear, overall a very clean used first edition! Extremely rare and hard-to-find title! Green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 160 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! Very very scarce and out-of-print! "For thousands of years the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabi has played a key role in the history and development of the Middle East. Its ancient oases became entrepots for the spice and incense trade and its tribes were to be instrumental in the spread of Islam. Throughout, its coastal communities played their part in the pearl trade of the Gulf.". First Edition / First Printing. Green Cloth. Very… Read More

St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby, 2015. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; former owner's name and address are stamped on the front and rear boards; overall a very crisp and clean 3-VOLUME SET! Blue boards with a black and white pictorial pastedown and yellow lettering on the front board and spine. Black and white illustrated endpapers. 1504 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "More than 400 projections make it easier to learn anatomy, properly position the patient, set exposures, and take high-quality radiographs! With Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 13th Edition, you will develop the skills to produce clear radiographic images to help physicians make accurate diagnoses. It separates anatomy and positioning information by bone groups or organ systems  using full-color… Read More

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1953. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are lightly creased, gently shelf worn, overall a very crisp and clean first edition! Wraps are white with black lettering with a full-color pastedown on the front. PORTFOLIO EDITION. 24 very clean, unmarked and uncreased historical pages wonderfully enhanced by 10 historic color plates! "The ten color plates in this portfolio are the product of the world's finest craftsmen. They have been printed with consummate care to preserve the greatest possible fidelity to the original paintings....Each of the reproductions is hand-tipped and may easily be removed from the book for framing. The authoritative texts, and the commentaries opposite each painting, are designed to increase your understanding and enjoyment of these great works....". First Edition. Stapled Soft Cover. Good+. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Guilford Pubn, 1998. A very crisp and clean first edition, almost new and unread condition, gift quality! Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 303 very clean, unmarked and uncreased, informative and thought-provoking pages! "Presenting an accessible and original framework for thinking about multiculturalism in therapy, this comprehensive volume provides valuable insights and strategies for therapists working with Latino families. Readers gain awareness of specific clinical issues, family dynamics, and sociopolitical realities that are frequently shared by Latino clients, while at the same time learning to avoid stereotypical assessments that rob families of their individual histories and choices. Filled with evocative case illustrations and clinical pointers, the book represents an important contribution to culturally sensitive psychotherapy practice.". First Edition / First Printing. Gray Boards. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over… Read More

Elizabethtown, PA: Continental Press, 1994. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; former owner's name is written in ink on the ffep and initialed on the front of the wrapper as well; overall a very crisp and clean used first edition! Text is in Spanish. Full-color pictorial wrapper with black and green lettering. 144 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations and photographs! . First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Whittlesey House, 1948. Edge and corner wear to the dj, chipping with some small pieces missing from the base of the front and rear of the dj, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, some light shelf wear, overall a nice used signed first edition (second printing)! Inscribed by the author on the ffep! Green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 388 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages! Frontis is a black and photograph of James Farley. "Frank, outspoken and revealing, here is the truth about two of the most controversial political figures in modern America: Franklin D. Roosebelt and Jim Farley. These are the unvarnished facts concerning the man who put Roosevelt into the White House and bilt up one of the most brillantly efficient party organizations this country has ever known. Jim Farley's Story is the hard-punching inside account of one man's meteoric rise to the… Read More

New York: Popular Library, 1972. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, spine is lightly creased, pages are toning, some light shelf wear, overall a nice used first Popular Library paperback edition! Color illustrated wrapper with white and black lettering. 259 very clean unmarked and uncreased mouth-watering and tastebud-tempting pages! "Before artificial preservatives and additives. Before 'convenience' foods, frozen foods, instant foods, food substitutes. Before microwave ovens and plastic bags and all the other so-called 'advances' that have left our taste buds and our nutritional needs so far behind.........". First Thus. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: Hillman Books, 1959. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, spine is lightly creased as well as the upper corner of the front cover, pages are toning, overall a clean used first Hillman Books paperback edition! Color illustrated wrappers. 160 unmarked and uncreased suspense-filled and mystery-riddled pages! "She knew what Mike wanted. He had been after her for months, ever since that night he had caught her up on the roof with Ritchie. At first he had kidded around. ('Why don't you let a real man show you the score?) Then he got serious. ('A doll like you could make a big buck ---- especially if you let me handle you.)" HB Book No. 126.. First Thus. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good-. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Tahlequah, OK: Sunflower Heritage Enterprises, 1984. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj; there is a 7" tear starting at the head of the spine of the dj and running to the center; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and front board. 206 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "On a late August afternoon in 1839, two commissioners of the Cherokee Nation stood under a huge elm tree, one of them commenting, 'Tah-le-quah.' One translation of this was, 'This will do.' they had selected a location for the capital for their Nation at a site of unparalleled beauty, and on September 6 the constitution of the Cherokees would be proclaimed at a… Read More

New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2011. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Ex-library with the usual library markings (if not for the library markings this copy would be graded in fine condition); overall a very nice used copy! Black cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. 397 informative and educational pages! "Everyone knows the old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," but we seem not to live by it. In the Western world's health care it is commonly observed that prevention is underfunded while treatment attracts greater overall priority. This book explores this observation by examining the actual spending on prevention, the history of health policies and structural features that affect prevention's apparent relative lack of emphasis, the values that may justify priority for treatment or for prevention, and the religious and cultural traditions that have shaped the moral relationship… Read More

Port Washington, New York: Kennikat Press, 1969. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. 264 historical and informative pages! "This work is a study of the incubation, development and significance of a new civilization ----- that of the United States. It makes no pretense to historical completeness, nor is it, in the manner of Bryce, an exhaustive treatise of the minutiae of democratic government. Its object is to trace in architectural lines the rise and promise of the first civilization to develop under the observation of a humanity sufficiently endowed with implements to record it adequately............." ------------ from the Foreword.. Reprint (1929). Brown Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina : UCAN Publishing, LLC, 2017. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is lightly creased and slightly rolled; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean SIGNED FIRST EDITION! Inscribed and dated by the author on the title page! Full-color pictorial wrapper with gold and white lettering. 219 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and mystery-riddled pages! "Donna DeShayne, a well-known forensic psychiatrist, is drawn into a neighbor's search for answers when an unexpected parcel arrives at his home. Follow her quandary and surprise as DeShayne puts the pieces together to uncover the haunting events that transpired nearly eighty years ago......." (SIGNED FIRST EDITION).. Inscribed By the Author. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Dutton, 1971. Edge and corner wear to the dj, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, some light shelf wear, overall a clean signed first edition (stated)! Inscribed by the author on the ffep! Green cloth with black stamped lettering on the spine. 576 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages! Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! "In this panoramic, lusty novel, a fitting sequel to his best-selling The Side of the Angels, Alexander Fedoroff takes the reader deep into the two worlds of the ultra-rich ---- the world of corporations, foundations, and government; and the world of the jet-setters with their frantic pursuit of pleasure and headlines.". Inscribed By the Author. First Edition. Green Cloth. Very Good/Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, NY: Chelsea House Pub, 1990. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are lightly bumped and rubbed; some shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Color illustrated boards with black and red lettering. 111 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "Examines the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Powhatan Indians.....

New York, NY: Chelsea House Pub, 1990. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A very crisp and clean used copy; almost new and unread condition; gift quality! Color illustrated boards with black and white lettering. 111 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "Examines the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Powhatan Indians.....

Cape Town, South Africa : Castle Art Collection , 1966. Minor edge and corner wear, corners are very gently bumped and rubbed, lightly scuffed and scratched, overall a very crisp and clean used copy. Extremely rare and hard-to-find! 139 very fine, unmarked and uncreased pages beautifully enhanced by black and white and full-color illustrations and photographs! Wonderfully well-preserved! Front cover has a full-color pastedown of ships at sea."Part of the Collection referred to in this book was first exhibited on loan at the Castleduring the Van Riebeeck Tercentenary Celebrations in 1952. It proved such an attraction on that occasion that I gradually furnished all the rooms in the manner described herein. Because of its appropriate setting, in a building which is South Africa's oldest historical monument still in its original condition, I was persuaded to agree to the acquisition of the Collection by the Government for the benefit of the people of South Africa.". Second Edition. Hard… Read More

New York: Samuel French, Inc., 1968. Hint of edge and corner wear, gently scuffed and scratched, sticker residue on the front cover, overall a very crisp and clean used first edition! Extremely rare and hard-to-find! Very very scarce! Wonderfully well-preserved! 71 very fine, unmarked and uncreased, collectible pages! Orange wrappers with black lettering. . First Edition. Stapled Soft Cover. Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: Harper & Row, 1988. very crisp and clean used first edition, almost new and unread condition! dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 315 very fine historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs!. First Edition. Green Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Univ of Illinois Pr, 2001. NEW AND UNREAD CONDITION, VERY CRISP AND CLEAN, ALMOST MINT FIRST EDITION! DJ IS NICELY PRESERVED IN A BRAND NEW PROTECTIVE MYLAR PLASTIC COVER! 323 ALMOST NEW AND UNREAD PAGES!. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.