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Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.: WaterBrook Press, 1999. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Enthusiastic and mature, vigorous and insightful, we women between the ages of forty and mid-sixty find ourselves in an incredibly unique phase in our lives-a time marked by fulfillment, introspection, and tremendous growth. From our outward appearance to our inner spirituality, our maturing relationship with our children to our shifting perceptions of self, it seems as though everything is on the cusp of change. Many of these changes are liberating. Some are unnerving. But all are a part of God's beautiful tapestry design for our lives. With excitement, humor, and warm-hearted understanding, Lois Mowday Rabey explores these peaks and valleys in "Growing Young, inspiring us to laugh, reflect, and celebrate as we move through the surprising -- and truly glorious -- God-ordained changes of mid-life. 178 pages..

New York, NY: Onyx, 1997. Mass Market Paperback. As New. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 415 pages. Julia Larsen has stepped into a nightmare. What was supposed to have been a joyous family reunion has become deadly , as she finds her parents' bloodied corpses inside their secluded mountain retreat..

Montreal, Canada: Brimar Publishing Inc. 1992. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Campbell's® Soups bring more than 125 great-tasting recipes to you in this 192 page, hardcover book! From tempting appetizers and hearty stews - to savory main dishes and tasty vegetables, the more than 250 beautifull FULL COLOR photographs, including many step-by-step techniques pictured , will whet your appetite and inspire you to start co oking. Let cooking with Campbell's condensed soups be YOUR recipe for success. All the great-tasting recipes in thsi wonderful book rely on flavorful - high-quality Campbell's soups to make cooking easy -- with delicious results..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, 1993. Trade Paperback. Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Synopsis: For family therapy students and practitioners, this book offers stories, exercises, self-assessments, and evaluative techniques to improve observational skills, enhance clinical work, and encourage meaningful research. The authors' three views and three voices leave plenty of space for readers to play with their own stories..

New York, NY: Kingfisher, 2001. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The perfect gift for the child who has been smitten with the horse and pony bug! Packed with specially commissioned photos, this handsome reference gathers all the essential information the aspiring young rider wants to know as well as the fun and romance of the world of horses and ponies. The topics covered include everything from practical advice on tack, dressage, and first riding lessons, to how to approach, groom, and tend to a horse or pony. There's a wealth of information about the different breeds as well as important advice on pony health, safety, and how to choose the right pony. Detailed photo sequences take more experienced riders through the more advanced riding skills, and offer an inside look at the workings of a stable. An illustrated glossary and index round out this handsome and informative gift book. Reading level: Ages 9-12. 96 pages. Top left corner tip of rear cover and bottom right… Read More

Sunset Beach, CA.: Teacher Created Materials, Inc. 1986. Paperback. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Very very rare book. (Reproducible) For ages 4 - 7 years old. In this book the letters of the alphabet are introduced in order from easiest to most difficult to learn. Continuing consonants, like "mmmm" or "zzzz," are first. Stop consonants that are more clipped, like "b" and "d", come next. They are followed by consonants with more than one sound. Vowels, the most difficult to learn, are last. Cooking and craft activities are designed to include all the commonly used sounds of the letters. ABC Crafts and Cooking will greatly enhance learning of phonics. Many great recipes for children to enjoy making and learning at the same time. Unwritten in. 64 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine. Two 1" creases on rear cover..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Scholastic, Incorporated, 1993. Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is a Drawing America Edition. First read the story. travel down the river with Pocahontas and meet the peoples over which her father ruled. Discover what life was like in her own village. Find out how the young princess saved the life of John Smith, a British settler who was captured by her people. Then copy and color the pictures at the end of the book. You'll learn how to draw and color Pocahontas and the River Tribes. Would make a great gift for a child. Illustrated by Color Drawings. 30 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine and some places on outside edges. 1" crease on rear cover across the bottom left corner..

New York, NY: Washington Square Press, 1968. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A very rare book. Collectible. Vintage. A diversified collection of articles exploring man's study of man - from his sense of wonder about exotic cultures to his concern for resolving the problems of modern society. 332 pages. Prev. owners name on FFep. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine and some places on outside edges. A 1" crease on front cover top and also on the rear cover left side. A 1/16" bump on the middle of the spine..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Scholastic, Inc. 1996. Soft Cover. Fine. First Edition, 2nd Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. For ages 4-8. Caldecott Medal Award Winner 1996. VERY BRIGHT & COLORFUL. Officer Buckle knows a lot about safety, but his boring lectures put his audiences to sleep. When he brings in his new partner, police dog Gloria, his lecture is suddenly a success! He has never seen the students so ..

Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.: Harvard University Press, 2000. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Gaze toward the Nile from the desert hills of Mukattam, and the vast city of Cairo unfolds before you, with its monumental architecture, teeming populace, and thousands of years of rich history. The extraordinary tapestry of Cairo's past and present comes vividly to life in this magisterial study by Andre Raymond, arguably the premier social historian of the Arab world. The most deeply observed and historically nuanced account ever given of the greatest Arab city of northern Africa, this book shows us Cairo from the glimmer of its beginnings in the Arab conquest of Egypt in 640 through its transformation into the modern center of Middle Eastern life today. Here are the Fatimids, the Mamluks, and the Ottomans, the invasions, dynastic changes, and religious conflicts that one after another altered and shaped Cairo's destiny. And here, alongside rulers and religious… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1985. Hard Cover. Fine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Rare book. Collectible children's book. On first page of book, "Most books are about other people. This book is about you - and Dumbo. Dumbo is a baby elephant who can flap his ears and fly! Whatever happens in the story depends on what you decide to do. Do not read this book from the first page through to the last page. Instead, start at one page and read until you come to your first choice. Decide what you want to do. Then turn to the page shown and see what happens. When you come to the end of a story, go back and try another choice. Dumbo's circus is lots of fun, but be careful - it can be dangerous, too. "You have gone to the circus to see Dumbo, the famous flying elephant. As a special treat, Dumbo asks you to go flying with him. Soon both of you are soaring among the clouds - when suddenly a bad thunderstorm comes rumbling up over the mountain ahead. What should you… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1985. Hard Cover. Fine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Rare book. Collectible children's book. On first page of book, "Most books are about other people. This book is about you - and Pinocchio. Pinocchio is a little wooden puppet who has magically comes alive! Whatever happens in the story depends on what you decide to do. Do not read this book from the first page through to the last page. Instead, start at one page and read until you come to your first choice. Decide what you want to do. Then turn to the page shown and see what happens. When you come to the end of a story, go back and try another choice. Every choice leads to a new adventure - sometimes with a surprising ending!" Pinocchio has been sent to Pleasure Island by two rascals. It's an amusement park that can be a dangerous place! Now Pinocchio is about to go into the Fun House. You want to go in, but it looks a little scary. What should you do? If you go into the Fun… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1985. Hard Cover. Near Fine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Rare book. Collectible children's book. On first page of book, "Most books are about other people. This book is about you - and Snow White. Snow White is a beautiful Princess who lives in the cottage of the Seven Dwarfs. Whatever happens in the story depends on what you decide to do. Do not read this book from the first page through to the last page. Instead, start at one page and read until you come to your first choice. Decide what you want to do. Then turn to the page shown and see what happens. When you come to the end of a story, go back and try another choice. Every choice leads to a new adventure." Snow White has fled to the Enchanted Forest to escape the angry Queen. One day you lose your way and find yourself in - the Enchanted Forest! Suddenly you hear singing coming from up ahead. Then a twig snaps behind you. You don't see a thing. What should you do? If you want to see who's up… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Warner Books, Incorporated, 1994. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. James Redfield crystallized a new spiritual vision for millions with The Celestine Prophecy and The Tenth Insight. In this work, he helps readers explore their mission on the planet by delving into the hidden energies of individual life dramas and revealing the mystical experiences that resolve them. Through his own and others' experiences, he describes techniques to promote spiritual growth that Celestine fans are clamoring for. Now you can discover for yourself the insights, the vision, and the uncanny accuracy of The Celestine Prophecy. A parable filled with vital truths that reads like a gripping adventure-tale, it begins with the disappearance. 246 pages.Top & bottom of spine bumped..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Warner Books, Incorporated, 1995. Paperback. As New. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. In this concise, poetically written volume, the author of The Celestine Meditations audiobook takes readers on a joyous voyage of discovery into the art of meditation. For both the novice and those familiar with meditative practices now seeking fresh adventures, this guide offers enjoyable new journeys into this profound practice. 52 pages..

Boston, MA, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Unwritten in. It has been said that the key to successful learning is repetition and reinforcement. The only way to learn about the business world is by continual, and active, application of business concepts. This study guide is intended to accompany Business, Second Edition, by Kreitner/Reece/O'Grady. It is an intergral part of a total teaching/learning package that will help the student to master the text material. 482 pages. Front cover top right corner tip is rubbed with a 1/4" crease across it. Rear cover has a 1" crease across the top left corner..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Random House, Incorporated, 2002. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author of the bestselling "Still Me" now challenges readers not to accept limitations--those set by oneself or by others--but to harness the untapped resources within themselves that are waiting to be discovered. "Nothing Is Impossible" reminds that life is not to be taken for granted but to be lived fully with zeal, curiosity, and gratitude. 176 pages. Top & bottom of spine are bumped. Inside front cover top left corner is rubbed. Jacket rear cover top left corner has a 1" crease across it and the inside flap is bumped at the top edge..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Random House, Incorporated, 1998. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "The whole world held its breath when Christopher Reeve struggled for life on Memorial Day, 1995. On the third jump of a riding competition, Reeve was thrown headfirst from his horse in an accident that broke his neck and left him unable to move or breathe.And he has written STILL ME, the heartbreaking, funny, courageous, and hopeful story of his life." 309 pages..

New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1995. Mass Market Paperback. As New. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. At last! The long-awaited novel featuring both famous crews of the Starships Enterprise in an epic advent ure that spans time and space. Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S.Enterprise NCC-1701 are faced with their most challenging mission yet - rescuing renowned scientist Zefram Cochrane from captors w ho want to use his skills to conquer the galaxy. Meanwhile, ninety-nine years in the future on the U.S.S.Enterprise NCC-1701-D, Picard must rescue an important and mysterious person whose safety is vi tal to the surviva l of the Federation. As the two crews struggle to fulfill their missions, destiny draws them closer together until past and future merge - and the fate of each of the two legendary s tarships rests i n the hands of the other vessel..

San Diego, CA, U.S.A.: Harcourt Trade Publishers, 1988. Hard Cover. Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0151639663. Author takes us down the corridors of power in Washington and into the heart of the Reagan Administration. It is frank and revealing. It is an analysis of the Reagan Presidency, and an accont of the personalities of Washington's movers and shakers, written by a man once called "the second-most powerful man in America. Boo k as new except on inside of front cover has a previous owners name on sticker..