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Washington, DC: H.K. Press, 1953. Soft Cover. Very Good. 0x0x0. A few dog-eared pages. 1953 Soft Cover. 208 pp. During the year 1953 the American people had the opportunity to view what is probably the greatest collection of Japanese paintings and sculpture ever to leave Japan. It was sent to this county through the generosity of the Government and people of Japan and constitutes a gesture of friendship and good will.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Da Capo Press, 2008. 2nd Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5x1x9. Second printing. Edge wear. 2008 Trade Paperback. xxiv, 774 pp. Perhaps no person in history has dominated his or her own era as much as Napoleon. Despite his small physical stature, the shadow of Napoleon is cast like a colossus, compelling all who would look at that epoch to chart their course by reference to him. For this reason, most historical accounts of the Napoleonic era-and there are many-tell the same Napoleon-dominated story over and over again, or focus narrowly on special aspects of it. Frederick Kagan, distinguished historian and military policy expert, has tapped hitherto unused archival materials from Austria, Prussia, France, and Russia, to present the history of these years from the balanced perspective of all of the major players of Europe. In The End of the Old Order readers encounter the rulers, ministers, citizens, and subjects of Europe in all of their political and military… Read More

Washington, D.C: National Geographic, 2012. Large Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 0x0x0. Personalized deluxe edition. No jacket. Near fine. 2012 Large Hardcover. 351 pp. "Deluxe Edition: Eyewitness to World War II brings you closer than ever before to the greatest challenge a generation of Americans had ever faced. The unforgettable story of World War II is told through the words of those who lived it--both on the battlefield and the home front--creating a dramatic tapestry of the wartime experience. Personal writings and recollections of Roosevelt, Hitler, and Patton, as well as letters composed by soldiers at battle and diaries of women serving in the military at home, present an absorbing narrative that tells the entire history of the war from several perspectives. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous… Read More

New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991. 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x6x1. 1st printing. Jacket spine faded, spot to bottom ridge. 1991 Hard Cover. 336 pp. The inside story of the ingenious code-breaking and naval exploits that led to the defeat of Hitler's submarine wolf packs--by a renowned, bestselling intelligence authority. The moves and countermoves in this great naval battle have all the tension of The Hunt for Red October but on the larger scale of true history.

US: Da Capo Press, 2000. 2nd Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 6x1x9. Second printing. Spine very slightly cocked. 2000 Trade Paperback. xiii, 671 pp. Includes black-and-white photographs. "A German patrol wiggles through Russian lines to return with details of Soviet defenses. An expert Luftwaffe interrogator teases secret information from downed Allied airmen. Two spies steal ashore in Maine and make their way into New York City. Filled with episodes of intrigue and adventure, Hitler's Spies reveals the workings of German intelligence—the famed Abwehr, the dreaded SD, the codebreakers, the spies, and the intelligence gatherers of the Foreign Office—and explains its failure to best the Allies. Draws on original documents and extensive interviews.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1973. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 9x5x1. First edition. Jacket edges rubbed with a few small tears, jacket reverse foxed. Page ridges foxed, ink gift note on front free endpaper. 1973 Hard Cover. xv, 569 pp. A large compendium of both factual and fictional stories falling into the horror, supernatural and also crime categories. A good blend of a few classical authors alongside some more modern day offerings.--Good Reads

England: Dewi Lewis, 2004. Large Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x0x12. Signed by author. Signed by author on half-title page without inscription. Signed exhibition card laid in. Jacket edges bumped. Board corners bumped. 2004 Large Hardcover. 121 pp. A wonderful and original tribute to the curious, comical Dodo and the beautiful island of Mauritius. Award-winning Finnish photographer Harri Kallio creates the illusion that these fascinating creatures are alive and abundant, living as they once did in their own unspoiled haven, the island of Mauritius. Accompanied by a thorough history of this extraordinary bird, including eyewitness accounts and pictorial sources, the book was the winner of the 2004 European Publishers’ Award for Photography.

Tallahassee, Florida: Naiad Press, Inc, 2001. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5x0x8. First edition. Publisher sticker on rear cover. 2001 Trade Paperback. 260 pp. Good books are like good desserts--satisfying and tasty. But who doesn't want more whipped cream or another dollop of chocolate' "More" is exactly what Karin Kallmaker whips up in Frosting on the Cake. It's a baker's dozen of goodies featuring the characters that readers all over the world already know and love. The menu is full of sweet, sexy stories inspired by her critically acclaimed and wildly popular bestsellers like Painted Moon, Wild Things, Touchwood, Unforgettable and more. Who says we can't have our cake and eat it too

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2003. Reissue. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x0x8. Reissue. An exceptional copy. 2003 Trade Paperback. 226 pp. Fleeing the ruins of her life and relationship, Rayann Germaine rents a room from bookstore owner Louisa Thatcher. Decades older, Louisa offers shelter and work―and eventually passion that takes them both by surprise. Falling in love, and into bed, turns out to be the easy part. Rayann’s mother disapproves of a liaison with a woman her own contemporary. Louisa’s son blames Rayann for revelations about his mother’s past and present that he does not want to accept. Friends universally agree that it can’t last. These doubts would be easier to withstand if Rayann wasn’t already worried about sustaining the interest of a fascinating woman with a lifetime of experiences. Louisa isn’t sure she has any right to lay claim to the future of a much… Read More

Ferndale, Michigan: Bella Books, 2001. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5x0x8. First edition. Minor general wear. 2001 Trade Paperback. 246 pp. The night Autumn Bradley died... ...she met the woman of her destiny: the fire-haired woman who sends Autumn back to her dying body and thereafter mysteriously haunts Autumn's dreams. Getting by with sleight of hand and other quick-fingered magic tricks, Autumn has no memory of her life before the age of 17. In the years since only a medieval choral chant has stirred her memory. Life's shadows reach for her. But she resists with the power that dances in her hands. Ursula Columbine begins a journey... ...to join Kelly, the woman she loves. Leaving the protection of a powerful circle that has sheltered her all her life, she is immediately exposed and threatened by a hungry darkness that craves something only the naive Ursula can give.

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2003. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5x0x8. First edition. Price redacted on rear cover, ink gift note on blurb page. 2003 Trade Paperback. 245 pp. Sabrina Starling doesn't need love. She has fame as a brilliant violinist and unlimited options for female company. Nothing can shake her — except the memory of her very first love. Knowing that neither the teenaged nor adult Jorie will ever return her feelings, Sabrina has escaped into her music and the arms of other women. When injury leaves her temporarily unable to perform, Sabrina finally finds the one woman who could free her forever from the memory of those stolen Hawaiian nights with Jorie. There's one problem. The object of Sabrina’s desire, Diana, is deeply in love with Pam, the woman who has shared her life for the past eighteen years. A family funeral calls Sabrina home to the islands, but she no long believes that the gentle breezes and possible… Read More

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2010. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x0x8. First edition. Fine. 2010 Trade Paperback. 256 pp. For Kip Barrett, a secret commission from her boss’s boss’s boss, CEO Tamara Sterling, shows that the respect she’s earned for her integrity and intelligence is justified. All she has to do is what she’s done successfully before: Follow the money, find the high-tech thief, and document it so the culprit gets the justice they deserve. This case is different, though. This time the embezzler is someone inside Sterling Proof, the financial industry’s most-trusted investigation firm. That one of their own could turn out to be a thief is bad enough, but that it wasn’t detected and dealt with immediately is even worse. The scandal would destroy Sterling Proof’s unparalleled and unblemished reputation for ethical conduct and security. Kip has to… Read More

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2005. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x0x8. First edition. Fine. 2005 Trade Paperback. 205 pp. Karin Kallmaker's lesbian retelling of Pride and Prejudice pits first impressions against last chances in this lush wine country story. Syrah Ardani tried independence - but the call of the Napa Valley hills and rolling vineyards of her family's winery have brought her home again. She is content with her ordered world until she learns that her father's feckless management has put Ardani Vineyards into receivership. Corporate turnaround specialist Toni Blanchard's arrival is preceded by tales of her slash-and-burn techniques. Determined to meet this soulless corporate raider head on, Syrah proudly prepares to do battle for her home and family business. Toni has reason to retreat from a high-pressure Manhattan lifestyle, not the least of which is a bitter break up. She's been told that Syrah Ardani is attractive and single, but Toni never mixes… Read More

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2004. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x0x8. Reprint. Fine. 2004 Trade Paperback. 273 pp. Is true love hidden in the moments we can't stop remembering... or in those we chose to forget' There is nothing like a high school reunion to bring the old times flooding back. Old Passions... Handsome singer Loretta "Rett" Jamison has built herself a successful career and a repertoire filled with romantic ballads and hot jazz. But her failing relationship with lover/manager Trisha York has left a growing emptiness in her heart. Trisha seems to have found what she needs in the arms of younger omen. Can Rett find it on the lips of the classmate who gave her the first real taste of passion' Old Secrets... Former Head Cheerleader Cinny Keilor is an All-American girl... with an all-consuming secret. Still blond and beautiful, leggy Cinny is looking forward to reliving those idyllic days of proms and pep rallies. But has she forgotten those steamy nights in… Read More

Tallahassee, Florida: Naiad Press, Inc, 1998. 4th Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5x0x8. Fourth printing. Edge wear, ink initials on blurb page. 1998 Trade Paperback. 214 pp. Meet Jackie Frakes, a talented architectural intern. Her life has fallen into unsatisfying patterns, both personally and professionally. Renowned artist Leah Beck is exhibited in galleries nationwide. But her life has darkened with the death of her lover, Sharla. Trapped by a mountain snowstorm over Thanksgiving weekend, Jackie is rescued by Leah. The snowbound weekend in Leah's cabin shakes the very foundations of Jackie's life. As for Leah, Jackie provides renewal and inspiration for her work. But ... exhibition of Painted Moon, her new series, will reveal Leah as never before, as a lesbian artist. Their relationship increasingly torn by conflict and misunderstanding, the winter weekend together will surely be their last. Then intervention comes ... from a most unlikely source.

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2004. Recent Reprint. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x0x8. Reissue. An exceptional copy. 2004 Trade Paperback. 228 pp. Scholar and award-winning author Faith Fiztgerald has every reason to be happy: a wealthy, charming man who adores her and a family cheering her marriage prospects. But from the moment she meets Eric’s sister, Sydney Van Allen, she knows her safe, predictable feelings for him are a shadow of what could be. Openly lesbian and running for Senator, Sydney can only succeed if she can live down her wild past. That means no liaisons, especially with the achingly alluring woman on her brother’s arm who looks at her with confusion―and desire.

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2003. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x0x8. First edition. Fine. 2003 Trade Paperback. 207 pp. Big city girl in a small town—Liddy Peel has culture shock. Marian Pardoo, Reference Librarian for the Iowa City Public Library, would be happy if the woman she’s loved for years wasn’t already married. Annoyed by the thoughtless out-of-town Liddy, she isn’t prepared for the seething passion that erupts when Liddy careens into her meticulously controlled life. Liddy has run two thousand miles from a devastating love affair. Now the idea of spending the sweltering summer watching the corn grow is driving her mad. Finding herself lusting after Marian the Librarian seems like yet another cosmic jest at her hopeless love life. The only thing that keeps her sane is the coffee. In a town where everybody knows your name, the names of your exes, pets, and your third grade teacher, Marian is thankful… Read More

London: Silver Moon Books, 1999. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0. Front cover creased. 1999 Trade Paperback. 242 pp. Teresa Mandrell's first encounter with advertising executive Rayann Germaine begins badly and goes downhill from there. Within minutes of their meeting, Rayann dubs Teresa a "bumbling amateur". The event changes the course of Teresa's life -- she abandons the corporate world for what she hopes is a more satisfying career in Fine Arts Management. When budget cuts leave her without work, Teresa gets a job as a design artist in another firm, only to discover that the new department head is...Rayann! But the difference in the woman's demeanor is so startling that Teresa can't believe her eyes. Although the woman she'd fought with had been insensitive and rude, she was full of fire and passion. This Rayann is cold and withdrawn. To Teresa's chagrin, the woman doesn't even remember their fight. In fact, the two fall easily into an increasingly… Read More

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2005. Reissue. Trade Paperback. Fine. 6x0x8. Reissue. An exceptional copy. 2005 Trade Paperback. 255 pp. Ninety minutes, twice a day. Five days a week. And they hate each other. Car pool heaven turns into car pool hell when Anthea Rossignole realizes her lover is having an affair with the other woman sharing their daily commute. Anthea’s corporate career as a cost analyst is the only thing keeping her together. Now she’s looking for someone to share the long drive in the Bay Area’s notorious traffic. Shay Sumoto desperately needs a car pool. Though wildly overqualified, the environmental biologist takes a job testing well samples to keep body and soul together. The debt from her father’s terminal illness and the loss of their company have left her with no money and no sense of humor. When Shay and Anthea begin carpooling together, their instant antipathy gets even worse. But when Shay uncovers… Read More

Tallahassee, Florida: Bella Books, 2004. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x0x8. First edition. Fine. 2004 Trade Paperback. 175 pp. Brandy Monsoon is looking for love. Since there's never a shortage of casual playmates at the tropical resort where she works as a fitness trainer, most of the time she gets it, too. If Brandy tires of the perpetually curious but primarily straight women, there's her best friend Tess for a friendly encounter - safe, with no strings. After all, they're just buddies. When an all-lesbian tour group arrives for a week, Brandy is sure she'll be in paradise on earth. The guests include lesbian celebrity comic Celine Griffin, who has an obvious interest in an after-dinner Brandy. Celine and Brandy do find explosive pleasure together -- so why does Brandy feel as if that's no longer enough for happiness