Search Results: Authors starting with S from Conover Books

Shoals, IN: Whispering Pines Publishing, 2011. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased as well as the upper corner of the front of the wrapper; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean SIGNED FIRST EDITION! Signed by the author and his wife on the title page! Full-color pictorial wrapper with brown and tan lettering. 279 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "This is the fourth biographical account that Evangelistic Faith Missions has put intp print. Each book has its own personality flavor, and the book you hold in your hands is no different. The story covers the three missionary terms that Leroy and Myrtle Adams and their children spent in Eritrea and Ethiopia along the Red Sea of East Africa. It also includes accounts from their furlough times in the States..........." (SIGNED FIRST EDITION).. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Trade… Read More

Dallas, Texas: Spence Publishing Company, 2008. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean SIGNED FIRST EDITION! Inscribed by the author on the ffep! Black boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 191 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Only a few years into a career marked by dazzling early success, Tarek Saab's life took a dramatic turn with his selection for Donald Trump's reality show, The Apprentice. Viewers noticed something unusual about Tarek. Throughout the chaos and pressure, including several boardroom showdowns with Trump, Tarek displayed tremendous character and resilience. In this book, he shares his hard-won insights into love, work, and manhood and their source in a faith that is ever old, ever new. The biggest problem by far facing men in their twenties is the crisis of manhood. Offering a completely new take on the… Read More

Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1940. Edge and corner wear to the dj, dj is split in half at the seam of the spine but is all there (some repairs have been made with tape), chipping at the head and tail of the spine of the dj, dj is lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, some shelf wear, former owner's name in ink on the ffep, overall a clean rare used first edition! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! Green cloth with black stamped lettering on the front board and spine. Deckle page edges. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! Extremely scarce! 418 unmarked and uncreased historical pages! "A story of the French Revolution that will stand beside 'Scaramouche' for its strong, gallant hero, Quentin de Morlaix, fencing master and best swordsman of all London. The French Revolution brought turbulent, hard years for France. The nobles were scattered like leaves; but still in Burgundy bandit loyalists, the… Read More

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1925. Edge and corner wear to the dj, chipping in the top and base of the spine of the dj and three pieces of tape on the spine of the dj as well, dj is lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, shelf worn, former owner's name and a date in ink on the ffep, pages are toning and some light foxing, overall a clean, collectible used vintage first edition! Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 414 unmarked and uncreased historical pages! "The year is 1776 and the black clouds of the Revolution darken the sunny Carolina landscape. Harry Latimer, a young planter, espouses the cause of the rebels, and by so doing he loses his fiancee, Mytrtle, and loses also the friendship of her choleric old father. The British governor orders Harry's arrest, but, not daring to carry this out, gives the young man a few days in which to escape. Harry, furiously jealous of his rival, a British captain, refuses to leave… Read More

Mahwah, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Troll Communications Llc, 1986. minor edge and corner wear, former owners name is written in ink on the first page, overall a very nice copy!. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hartford, Connecticut: American Publishing Company , 1868. Edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are bumped and rubbed; former owner's inscription in pencil on the ffep; rear hinge is cracked; shelf worn; illustration "Little Sally's Visit From Santa Claus" is detached, but present; overall still a nice collectible used copy! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! Green cloth with gilt lettering on the front board and spine. Extremely scarce and out-of-print first edition! 298 historical and magical pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations! "This volume is offered to those friends of the little ones who believe that true artistic excellence in books intended for their use, will not be lost or thrown away upon them, but will be appreciated, and will serve to educate and develop in them a taste for the Beautiful and Good. The Illustrations, sketched and engraved by some of the best Artists in the Country, expressly for this volume, will,… Read More

New York: William Morrow & Co, 1986. Minor edge and corner wear to the dust jacket, lightly scuffed and scratched, mildew damage to the inner portion of the dust jacket and front and rear boards and upper portion of the spine (does not affect the interior pages or Hank Stram's inscription), some shelf wear, corners are gently rubbed, overall a nice signed first edition! Inscribed and dated by Hank Stram on the half-title page! Tan boards quarterbound by red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! Extremely rare and hard-to-find signed first edition! 166 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages! "They're Playing My Game is Hank Stram's own story told with perceptive wit and gently self-deprecation. It covers his years as a college player and coach, then as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, and into his current role as one of football's premier broadcasters.....". Inscribed By the Author.… Read More

Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1984. hint of edge and corner wear to the dj, 1" tear in the front near the spine, outer edges of the dj are toning, overall a very crisp and clean used copy! dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 290 very very fine pages!. Tan Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Westport, Connecticut: Praeger, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 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! Red cloth with gilt lettering on the front board and spine. 280 informative and historical pages! "This book advances the theory that a potential leading export sector, in this case, the oil sector is capable of inducing economic growth even in peripheral countries where the product line is primary in nature. In Venezuela the oil sector has contributed directly and indirectly to the development of the country's overall economy, particularly from 1936 to 1973, when that sector met the criteria of a leading sector, i.e., one that expands rapidly and obtains a large specific size relative to the economy as a whole. Oil investment in Venezuela contributed to the fiscal sector,… Read More

Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1992. Former owners embossed library label on the half-title page, overall a very crisp and clean signed first edition, almost new and unread condition! Gift Quality! Inscribed by the author on the title page! Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 249 very fine, unmarked and uncreased suspense-filled pages! "It's a dirty, folded rectangle, about twelve inches by six inches, and it inspires greed and murder on both sides of the Atlantic. What is it? And who will die before it finds its rightful owner?". Inscribed By the Author. First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.: Harrison House Inc, 1996. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, spine is lightly creased as well as the upper corners of the front and rear of the wrapper, some shelf wear, underlining in ink throughout the book, overall a nice signed first edition! Inscribed by the author on the title page! Color illustrated wrappers with white and yellow lettering. 93 historical and inspirational pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs! "When Cheryl was crowned Miss America, she was then as she is now: a true winner with the heart of a champion. Overcoming obstacles by her faith and trust in God has been the norm in this beautiful lady's life. She stared death in the face and overcame tragedy at a very early age, but she still had many battles ahead.". Inscribed By the Author. First Edition / First Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York: MItchell Kennerley, 1907. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; scuffed and scratched; corners are bumped and rubbed; shelf worn, former owner's name in ink on the ffep and title pages and 814 is written in ink in the upper corner of the inner front cover as well; pages are toning; overall a clean used first edition! Dark blue cloth with gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. 215 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages! Wonderfully well-preserved! "The ideal is the essence of poetry. In the virginal innocence of the world, poetry was a term that meant discourse of the gods. A world grown grey has learned to regard the gods as diseases of language. conceived, it may be, in fevers of fancy, perhaps, originally, they were but deified words. Yet, it is as children of beauty and of dream that they remain........." ---- from Chapter 1 ( Brahma).. First Edition. Blue Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover.

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; 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 used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; 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 used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; 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 used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; 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 used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; 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 used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Voyageur Pr, 1993. A very crisp and clean used first edition (stated), almost new and unread condition, gift quality! Full-color pictorial boards with gold and white lettering. 3-D glasses are included! Unpaginated, wonderfully illustrated in full-color! "Scuba divers are weightless underwater, just like astronauts in space. With scuba gear a diver can 'fly' in any direction and experience all the wonders of the sea. In our 15 years of scuba diving we've made more than 1,000 dives. We've explored waters all over the world, at every time of day and night.........." ----- from Dive In.. First Edition / First Printing. Pictorial Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

New York: Arno Press, 1975. 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! Purple cloth with white lettering and illustrations on the front board and white lettering on the spine. 429 historical and magical pages! "Completed in 1968, this work was the first large-scale critical study of post-World War II science fiction, and the first extended and detailed examination of individual science fiction novels. As a pioneer work, it presumably will be superseded, although it has not been in the almost six years that have passed. Although other critical volumes on science fiction have been published, they have been cursory surveys of briefly described trends and attitudes, or rearrangements of literary history as viewed from particular perspectives..........." --------- from the Foreword.. Reprint. Purple Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over… Read More

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.: Taurean Horn Pr, 1997. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean signed first edition! Inscribed and dated by the author on the title page! Gray and red wrapper with red and black lettering. 269 very clean unmarked and uncreased spiritual and inspiring pages! "In a way, all thought originates in spirit and so the thoughts that build these poems are, in my view, a gift from spirit and through me they become 'hard copy' or matter ---- as words printed on a piece of paper. This collection not only contains selected poems published previously in small press volumes as well as anthologies, but a body of unpublished work originating in 1969 and spread through the 70's and 80's culminating with newer works from the 90's." ------- from the Author's Note.. Inscribed By the Author. First Edition / First Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo -… Read More