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New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394513827 . A nice first edition/first printing in seemingly unread, very Nearly Fine condition, trace of sunning to edges in alike dust-jacket with a couple small closed tears. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down; The Booth Interstate is a novel about a family that moves from the Midwest to the South to start a new life. They quickly discover that the South is not as perfect as they had thought it would be.; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Tudor Publishing Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1955. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. A pretty Reprint edition in Near Fine condition with some page edge and board soiling and a red publisher's stain along the top page edge in a Very Good dust-jacket with soiling, edgewear and light chipping; The Works of Rabelais is a massive collection of humorous, dramatic, and philosophical works by the French author Rabelais. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance literature and in the development of European culture.; 720 pages; TBC .

New York, Oxford: Oxford University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. Cloth. 0195025423 . A Fine edition in a price-clipped Near Fine dust-jacket that is slightly shelfworn; Fantastic Worlds: Myths, Tales and Stories is a book of short stories and myths from around the world. It is written by Eric S. Rabkin and is full of vivid and imaginative tales that will transport the reader to different worlds.; 8vo; 478 pages .

New York: Oxford University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; An anthology reaching from Ovid, through Lewis Carroll, M. R. James, to Richard Brautigan, and those in between (E. T. A. Hoffman, Poe, Bierce, etc.). With a Bibliography and Supplementary Readings; 8vo; $20.00 .

New York: Abbeville Press, Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. Cloth. 0896590089 . A Fine edition in a Fine dust-jacket; This book is a very basic introduction to the Bible and does not delve too deeply into any one topic. It is an okay book for someone who is relatively new to the Bible and wants a basic understanding of its contents.; 4to; 364 pages .

New York: The Dial Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; Fourth Printing. Hardcover. 0385343663 . An attractive later printing of first edition in Near Fine condition, head band cut a little too large, in Fine dust-jacket; Tom Rachman's debut novel, following the private lives of the reporters, editors, and executives of an international English-language newspaper as they struggle to keep it, and themselves, afloat; 8vo .

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in Near Fine dust-jacket; In Beau Monde, author Rader and illustrator Dotson explore the rich and varied history of the courtesan world. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Victorian era and the Jazz Age, Beau Monde tells the story of the women who entertained and inspired kings, generals, and millionaires. Richly illustrated with period photos and art, Beau Monde is a fascinating exploration of a fascinating era.; 8vo; $7.50 .

Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385191367 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a like dust-jacket; In this novel, the reader gets to experience the heartbreak of a family as they struggle to deal with the death of a loved one. The novel follows the family as they travel to Tennessee to bury their loved one, and as they grapple with their emotions. The novel is written in a lyrical, poetic style, and it is a beautiful read.; 8vo; 348 pages; Price? ? ? .

Garden City, N. Y.: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385191367 . First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with soiling to the page edges in a Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tennessee: Cry of the Heart is the story of a young woman, Scarlett, and her family as they try to make sense of the death of Scarlett's father. Scarlett is forced to confront the difficult truths about her family and her own life, and she must find a way to cope with the pain.; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 348 pages; TBC; .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0399117245 . A first Edition/First Printing that bears negligible soiling, in otherwise Fine condition in a like dust-jacket; The Dream's on Me is a love story set in the early 1960s. It is the story of a young couple, Sara and Rob, who are in love and planning to marry. However, Sara's father is opposed to their relationship, and Rob is not allowed to attend the wedding. The day of the wedding, Sara wakes up from a dream in which she and Rob are married. In reality, the wedding never takes place, but the dream continues to haunt Sara. Over time, she comes to realize that the dream is a sign from God that she is meant to be with Rob. She finally marries him, and they have a happy, healthy marriage.; 8vo; 255 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394412702 . A Fine first printing of the first edition housed in a dust-jacket of like condition; Miracle is a touching and inspiring story of a family's journey from tragedy to triumph. When tragedy strikes the Dotson family, they are forced to rebuild their lives from the ground up. With the support of their friends and family, the Dotsons find the strength to persevere and achieve miracles. This inspiring story of hope and resilience is a testament to the power of family and friendship.; 8vo; 288 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394412702 . A Fine first printing of the first edition housed in a dust-jacket that is shelfworn in Nearly Fine condition; The Miracle Book is a story about a family who is struggling to make ends meet. They are in a lot of debt and have a lot of bills to pay. Then, one day, they get a letter in the mail from the bank saying that they have been approved for a loan and they can start to pay off their debt. They are so excited and they can't wait to start saving money.; 8vo; 288 pages .

New York: Putnam's. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; The Dreams On Me is a young adult novel that follows the story of Toni, a high school student who is struggling with her identity. Toni is a mix of many different races and cultures, and she is constantly trying to find her place in the world. Her life takes a turn when she starts having dreams that tell her a story of her own personal journey. Toni is able to use her dreams to find out more about herself and her place in the world. The Dreams On Me is a beautiful and thoughtful story that will leave you feeling inspired.; 8vo; $6.00 .

Philadelphia, PA: The Jewish Publication Society of America. Good. 1915. Cloth. A lightly aged tome in Good condition with a starting spine hinge, little wear to the page and board edges and fraying about the spine ; General discussion of various aspects of the co-existence of the Jews, Greeks and Romans from first contact to the Later Empire; 8vo; 421 pages .

New York: Scribner's. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First American Edition. Hardcover. Who Saw Him Die? is the story of a mother's search for justice after her son is killed. Aided by a detective, she piece together the clues that lead to the killer.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1982. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684176637 . A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition in a dust-jacket that is also Fine; In this gripping novel, thirteen-year-old Norah is sent to live with her father in New York City after her mother's death. Norah is an artist, but she's not content to just paint - she wants to create. So when her father gets a job in a bank, Norah is ecstatic. She'll finally have the opportunity to create the art she's always wanted to. But when Norah's father is killed in a robbery, Norah is forced to take on the role of breadwinner. With no time for art, Norah finds herself drawn to the dangerous world of crime. With the help of her new friend, a streetwise teenage boy, Norah starts to piece together the clues to her father's death. But can she stop the killer before he kills again?; 8vo; 160 pages .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 068418124x . A handsome first Printing of the First American Edition, Fine excepting a small bump to the bottom corner, housed in a Fine dust-jacket; In The Quiet Road to Death, Sheila Radley tells the story of her grandmother, a woman who faced death head-on and lived to tell the tale. Radley's grandmother was a survivor of the Holocaust and a fierce fighter against cancer. Radley tells her story in a lyrical and haunting style, creating a unique and compelling account of one woman's journey through life and death.; 8vo; 190 pages; $6.00 .

New York: Scribner's. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First American Edition. Hardcover. The Quiet Road To Death is a psychological thriller novel written by Sheila Radley. The novel follows the life of a woman, named Juliette, who is trying to figure out her life and her place in the world. Juliette is a woman who is trying to find her place in the world, and she is also trying to figure out her life and her purpose. The novel follows Juliette as she tries to find her way, and it also follows her as she deals with the aftermath of a tragedy.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: Scribner's. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First American Edition. Hardcover. In Fate Worse Than Death, Sheila Radley tells the story of three generations of women who are cursed with a death sentence. Their fates are inexorably intertwined and their stories collide as they each search for an escape from their inevitable deaths. Radley's lyrical writing, combined with her inventive plotting, will keep readers guessing until the end.; 8vo; $6.50 .

New York: The Viking Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1965. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A handsome first Edition/First Printing in Fine condition housed in a like dust-jacket; Skinner is a book about the life and work of B.F. Skinner, one of the most influential and controversial psychologists of the 20th century.; 8vo; 286 pages .