Search Results: Authors starting with T from Riverwood's Books

Hyperion Books. New. 2002. First Edition. 0786888091 . New book, no markings. From the Back Cover: "Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek, known to his friends as "Mattie", began writing poetry and short stories at the age of three. Some of his poetry explores the uncensored reality of living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and with the grief associated with the loss of his three siblings to the same life-threatening condition. But most of them proclaim the innocent hope, profound wisdom, and delightful humor childhood. Heartsongs is a collection of the early poems and artwork of this gifted, courageous, award winning poet who has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show and Good Morning America. [osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

W. W. Norton & Company. Very Good;. 1970. Third Printing. Softcover. 039309930X . Cover has light edge and corner wear, some corner curling, price sticker on front, scuffing, light soiling. Pages are clean and intact, minor soiling to outer edge of pages. "Why the mass of black Americans has been forced to accept economic deprivation in an age of prosperity...a comprehensive study on the economic aspects of the black ghetto..." [osl] ; 8vo .

Warner Books. As New in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 0446527327 . Book excellent. Only flaw is a small stain (about 1/4") on front edge of pages. "Lalita Tademy's riveting family saga chronicles four generations of women born into slavery along the Cane River in Louisiana. It is also a tale about the blurring of racial boundaries...." ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Viking. Good in Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0670831778 . Ex-library with mylar cover & usual markings. Interior pages clean & tight other than a couple small stains, light soiling outer edge of page, light edgewear & partial loosening of some of the mylar cover. 8vo (9" tall). Good reading copy. From Publishers Weekly: This glorious novel reads as if James M. Cain and Dashiell Hammett had collaborated with Gabriel Garcia Marquez on a version of The Three Musketeers set in 1920s, postrevolutionary Mexico City. Taibo's four memorable protagonists champion the rights of the common man against corrupt military and police officials, Chinese tongs, a secret anarchist cadre and assorted criminals in this romp through turbulent and romantic times.... (400-noto) ; 8vo .

Bruxelles: Dargaud Benelux. Very Good+. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 287129223X . French language text. Clean and unmarked interior. Wrapper has very light wear and one small edge tear. B/w illustrations. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 208 pages; "Mutô Yûgi n'est pas un garçon ordinaire. On le dit doté de pouvoirs obscurs et invincible aux jeux. Une telle réputation suscite jalousies et rivalités et nombreux sont ceux qui l'affrontent dans des duels sans merci. Yûgi relève tous les défis, mais est-il capable de battre Pegasus Jr Crawford, le redoutable créateur du jeu Magic and Wizard ? Pour l'amateur de jeux de rôles, pas de problèmes ! Yu-Gi-Oh est un régal dont il dévore fiévreusement chaque volume. Pour le néophyte qui ignore la signification des cartes et les règles du jeu de rôle, la lecture de ce manga lui demandera, au début, un… Read More

New York: Sterling. Good. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 0806955325 . Ex-library book with usual ex-lib type markings. Moderate edgewear, paper worn off corners, small tears to spine ends, light scuffing/soiling. Interior clean and tight, hundred of b/w illustrations. "With over 50 years of experience behind him, E. J. Tangerman, the famous dean of master woodcarvers, has taken the finest projects from nine volumes of his work to create this all-encompassing guide for the woodcarver. A how-to book from start to finish....comprehensive. " [915]; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall .

Ballantine Books. Very Good. 1991. Softcover. 0345372050 . Trade softcover. Book in very good used condition; light soiling and minor cover wear only, no markings. SUMMARY: Discover how men and women can interpret the same conversation differently, even when there is no apparent misunderstanding. Discover why sinscere attempts to communicate are so often confounded, and how we can prevent or relieve some of the frustration. This fascinating, helpful, and controversial book..... (*Shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall .

Trafford Publishing. Very Good+. 2004. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. 1412035910 . Signed/inscribed by author on title page: "To ___, Sweet Dreams, Cheryl K. Tardiff, Dec. 2004". Book is clean & unmarked. Cover has light scuffing & light edge rubbing, light wear to spine ends. "CFBI Agent Jasi McLellan leads a psychically gifted team in the hunt for a serial arsonist- a murderer who has already taken the lives of three innocent people. Unleashing her gift as a Pyro-Psychic, Jasi is compelled toward smoldering ashes and enters the killer's mind. A mind bent on destruction and revenge. ..." [302-osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 258 pages; Signed by Author .

Tor Books. New in New dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 0312855435 . New book, clean, no markings. Sequel to Arrows of the Sun. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 351 pages; The collapse of a series of Worldgates brings a delegation from the Empire of Sun and Lion to a remote mountain kingdom ruled by priests who have forbidden the practice of magic. Set in the exotic world of Avaryan, where two opposing races have learned the value of coexistence, this sequel to Arrows of the Sun (Tor Bks. , 1993) chronicles the struggles of two princesses-mother and daughter-trying to fulfill their destinies. Tarr leavens this tale of politics and magic with a strong dose of romantic-and sometimes humorous-intrigue, a combination for which she has a special talent. A good choice for most fantasy collections. [520] .

Executive Books. Near Fine. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0937539236 . Hardcover. Excellent condition, clean and unmarked. Cover has light scuffing. "This whimsical story about a Canada goose is really an analogy illustrating human transformation. As readers follow the tribulations of a rebellious fledgling who matures into the leader of a V-wing formation, they will recognize the value of virtues such as honesty, courage, and perseverance, and learn that an individual's strengths are magnified when they serve the needs of a group." [392-osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 152 pages .

Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0965474925 . Only very light wear, interior clean & tight, no markings, light soiling outer edge of pages. 555 pages. From Publishers Weekly: Widely anticipated over the decade since her debut in The Secret History, Tartt's second novel confirms her talent as a superb storyteller, sophisticated observer of human nature and keen appraiser of ethics and morality. If the theme of The Secret History was intellectual arrogance, here it is dangerous innocence. The death of nine-year-old Robin Cleve Dufresnes, found hanging from a tree in his own backyard in Alexandria, Miss. , has never been solved. The crime destroyed his family: it turned his mother into a lethargic recluse; his father left town; and the surviving siblings, Allison and Harriet, are now, 12 years later-it is the early '70s-largely being raised by their black maid and a matriarchy of female relatives headed by their domineering grandmother… Read More

Council Oak Books, Ltd.. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. 093303119X . Excellent condition. Hardcover is as new with no markings. Dustjacket has one small tear on front, slight wrinkling to top edge and minor corner wear. REVIEW: In this touching autobiography, readers are treated to a view of life in a close, nurturing family in a small Mississippi town during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Taulbert writes of people who believed in hard work and had a strong sense of family pride and affection. ...Illustrated with family photographs, this book is a loving testimonial to Taulbert's family, with a very positive, endorsing message. Well written with good descriptions, it is a gem of a book. " (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

London: William Heinemann. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 0434004839 . DJ has slight wrinkling and a small tear at the top and a few light scuffs/scratches front and back (hardly noticeable). Pages are clean & tight, no markings. 277 pages. A Compelling & Atmospheric Crime NovelFrom an Outstanding Talent. Set in Wales, a man has choked to death on his food, or at least that's what Det. Insp. McKenna thought. As McKenna looks further into the dead man's past he uncovers information about past relationships, especially with women, that makes him rethink his position and consider murder instead.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall .

Saint John, NB: Lingley Printing Co.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, with light wear and a little bumping to corners & spine ends, pages are unmarked. Jacket has age tanning to edges & spine, light creasing, several small edge tears and light soiling. 214 pages. B/w illustrations. A historical account for the Canadian city of Saint John, New Brunswick. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

WA: Island Press. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1559631538 . Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover, very good condition, usual stamps & stickers, light wear overall. Light soiling outer edge of pages and a few pages with light spotting. 113 pages. Environmental activist Martin Teitel offers compelling evidence that by slightly modifying how we shop, eat, and garden, we can collectively influence the operating decisions of today's corporate agribusiness and help preserve our precious genetic resources..... [osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Sierra Club. Good+. 1978. First Edition. Softcover. 087156209X . Ex-library with sturdy laminated & usual type markings. Light wear/light soiling cover & outer edges. Internal pages very good, occasional light wrinkling. Pocket-size format (8x5"). **shipping will be reduced to some locations) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Houghton and Mifflin. Very Good. 1916. First Edition. Hardcover. Houghton and Mifflin, 1916 printing. Hardcover, no jacket as issued. Pages are all intact and clean and other than name/address written on blank endpage and age tanning inside covers and to page edges, slight soiling outer edge of pages. Cover has a light wear/bumping at corners and light fading to spine. Quite nice condition for it's age. This study of the uses of intelligence tests, the scale used and the problems and success of such is detailed in this thorough and comprehensive examination. [530]; 8vo .

London: Mayflower. Very Good+. 1972. Softcover. B002LTJGFI . Pages clean, tight and unmarked, very light ink marking top edge of pages. Light wear to cover edges and spine crease, small peeled area on front where price sticker was removed. "There are love affairs followed with such passion and abandon, such urgency of desire that time and consequences cease to mean anything. This is the story of one. " (155noto) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 255 pages .

Edmonton Snowapple Press. Near Fine. 1994. First Edition. Softcover. 1895592089 . Excellent, near new condition other than small taped tear upper spine & light scuffing to cover. Pages unmarked. 129 pages. Very scarce title. A collection of poetry that evokes the unfolding experiences of daily life..... (*lower shipping avail to most locations, osl). ; 8vo .

Toronto: Little, Brown & Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0316831379 . Hardcover is clean and unmarked. Jacket has one small tear, light scuffing, light soiling, not clipped. Charming colour illustrations throughout. Monty's fear of heights has kept him from flying south with all his friends. He considers driving, sailing or even riding his skateboard but soon realizes he must conquer his fears in time to fly with the other geese. But how? (os) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .