Search Results: Authors starting with H from Books to Give ~ Books to Love

Xlibris Corporation, 2006. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. For the collector, a rare signed first edition. Frank Wallace has been writing stories for children for 30 years. This particular book was his first written in collaboration with children, and it features a main character, Sim Spotswood, that "travels" with the help of the Starlight Medallions.

HarperCollins, 2016. Audiobook. New, unopened.. Delightful audiobook. Sophie Hannah continues Agatha Christie's creation, detective Hercule Poirot in a new story that bears all the marks of a classic English mystery. Kirkus Reviews describes the tale as "every bit as brilliant and improbable as any of Christie's own decorous thunderclaps." Beautifully performed by Julian Rhind-Tutt, this will be a treat for mystery lovers and fans of the original Hercule Poirot stories.

New York: DC Comics, 2003. Hardcover. New. Enrique Breccia. H.P. Lovecraft is renowned for his strange, supernatural, and horrific inventions, most notably the demon Cthulu, a terrifying enormous tentacled creature who has been firmly entrenched as one of the ultimate monsters in popular culture. Indeed, Lovecraft's work has had a major influence on horror, science fiction, and fantasy, inspiring some of the best writers and filmmakers of our time. Relatively unknown during his lifetime, Lovecraft's life and the tragedies that marked it have long been a subject of curiosity. In this graphic novel, screenwriter Hans Rodionoff, comics writer Keith Giffen (known for DC Comics Legion of Super-Heroes, Justice League, and Lobo), and comic artist Enrique Breccia take up an imaginative exploration of Lovecraft's life, one in which he is haunted by terrifying creatures, which may be troubled visions or may be real. What Publishers' Weekly calls "a grotesque and disturbing visual experience" is an impressive… Read More

New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc, 1992. First American Edition. Hardcover. New. Isabelle Brent. This charming volume contains music and lyrics for over 40 Christmas carols, including such favorites as "O Christmas Tree," "The First Nowell," and "Away In A Manger." Each song is accompanied by festive illustrations, and the pages are adorned with decorative borders. Lovely.

Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo, Japan: Charles E. Tuttle and Company, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Includes an original Japanese Tuttle (the publisher) purchase receipt. Very little reference work on snuff bottles existed when Henry Hitt put together his first and second (1945) privately printed editions of this text and one supplement. This first edition of the 1978 Tuttle publication brings together both original editions plus the supplement. Essentially, this work was republished by Tuttle so as not to lose Hitt's otherwise-unavailable original, scholarly work. Well illustrated (see photos) throughout and reprinted as written by Hitt. One beautiful color tipped-in image in front. ABEDESC Includes an original Japanese purchase receipt from the publisher. Very little reference work on snuff bottles existed when Henry Hitt put together his first and second (1945) privately printed editions of this text and one supplement. This first edition of the 1978 Tuttle publication brings… Read More

London: Quercus, 2011. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Part of the "50 Ideas" series, this compact, attractive book lays out the 50 arguably most important ideas in art history. The contents are organized into four sections: The Ancients to Post Renaissance, the Spread of New Learning, the Emergence of Modernism, Challenge and Change, and New Directions. See photos for the 50 topics. A realistic approach to a familiarization with the important movements in art history. Importantly, now the next time someone starts to hold forth on "Dada" or "Bauhaus" at your next cocktail party, you will be able to nod knowingly. Priceless. ABEDESC Part of the "50 Ideas" series, this compact, attractive book lays out the 50 arguably most important ideas in art history. The contents are organized into four sections: The Ancients to Post Renaissance, the Spread of New Learning, the Emergence of Modernism, Challenge and Change, and New Directions. A realistic approach to a familiarization with the important… Read More

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1981. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Ken Hom, whom readers may recognize from his 1984 TV series "Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery," or from any of his many culinary and lifetime achievement awards, cites the acclaim surrounding this book (including a New York Times profile) as the turning point in his career. Featuring 100 basic techniques and 100 recipes, the book is illustrated with over 1,000 black-and-white photographs providing visual instructions. Cooks looking for guidance on anything from roasting Sichuan peppercorns to shredding chicken breasts to cleaning whole fish will find this an invaluable manual. Once the techniques have been mastered, readers can then can put their new skills to use in Chinese recipes such as Fish Ball and Watercress Soup, Crisp Soy Squab, and Steamed Crab with Custard. Also features nine pages of color photographs depicting finished recipes.

Boston: South End Press, 1989. Softcover. Very Good minus due to underlining. One of the foremost voices in feminist theory, bell hooks is known for her discussions of race, class, and gender. Talking Back is her third book on theory, following Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism and Feminist Theory from Margin to Center. This profound book explores the concept of the voice and of talking back. In it, hooks explores her comfort with her own voice, incorporating personal reflections on various times in her life into her broader theoretical ideas. A weighty and important read.

New York: Barricade Books Inc, 1995. First printing. Softcover. New. The works of David Hume, influential Enlightenment philosopher known for naturalism and critique of religion, are joined with commentary by bestselling American journalist and author Ferdinand Lundberg. This was Lundberg's final book, published shortly after his death in 1995. In addition to Lundberg's lengthy introduction and notes, the book features 3 essays by Hume: "Of Miracles," "Of A Particular Providence and Of A Future State," and "The Natural History of Religion." Each essay was majorly influential to naturalist philosophy and has been the subject of much discussion among later philosophers. An interesting work of philosophy and nice selection for those looking to get a sense of Hume's work.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997. First Edition. Paperback. Very good. Andrew Morris, photographer. This slim volume, no longer in print, is part of Cambridge University Press' Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks series, which the publisher says is "intended to provide a convenient and accessible introduction to subjects within the applied arts....[d]rawing examples from the world-famous collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge." In this case, the examples are an incredible selection of samplers created from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. The photography in this book is stellar, not to mention the needlework on display. The book was written by Carol Humphrey, Honorary Keeper of Textiles for the Fitzwilliam and author of several other books on historical needlework, and her signature appears on the title page. A favorite since its publication by scholars and crafters alike. ABEDESC This slim volume, no longer in print, is part of Cambridge University Press' Fitzwilliam… Read More