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New York/london: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/3 Cloth. 039304033x . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket, signed and inscribed by author Barry Udall on the half-title page; Short stories set in the American southwest, all of which revolve around "letting loose"; 8vo; 221 pages; Signed by Author .

Urbana And Chicago: University of Illinois Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0252018753 . First Printing of a First Edition in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket; The story of Ida Hunt Udall, plural wife; 8vo; 296, [2] pages; FSA .

Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0385198752 . A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition that has soiling to the front pages and inserts from the publisher tipped in, housed in a lightly scuffed and edgeworn Near Fine dust-jacket; .In this book, Stewart Udall tells the story of Coronado's expedition and the Spanish legacy in the Inland Empire. Udall discusses the history and culture of the Inland Empire and its people, as well as the impact of Coronado's expedition on the area. He also includes a description of the area's geography and climate.; Photographs; 4to; 222 pages .

New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688058825 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing with tanning around the board trim in a Very Good dust-jacket that has a tear on the lower front edge among other wear; Peter Ueberroth was born in a small town in the Swiss Alps in 1926. He was the son of a railway worker and a schoolteacher. In 1941, at the age of 17, he fled Nazi-occupied Switzerland and immigrated to the United States. He started working as a kitchen helper in a restaurant and eventually became a dishwasher. In the early 1950s, he started working as a waiter in a cafeteria and then as a waiter and busboy in a hotel. In 1958, he became the manager of a restaurant in San Diego and then the manager of a buffet restaurant in Las Vegas. In 1969, he opened the first restaurant in the United States that was owned and operated by a Hispanic American, El Pollo Loco. In 1984, he became the chairman… Read More

Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that is aged, rubbed and otherwise worn around the edges and surfaces of the boards ; This book tells the story of history from the perspective of time.; 8vo; 272 pages .

Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that is aged, edgeworn and bears tanning to the pages ; The book Zeitgeschichte is a history of the time period from the perspective of the individual. It is written in a very personal and intimate style that allows the reader to feel as though they are right there with the author. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the history of the Nazi regime to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn more about the time period in which they live.; 8vo; 272 pages .

New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067123076x . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in slightly rubbed dust-jacket with small chip on right corner and some small closed tears; False Witness is a suspenseful novel about a mother and daughter who are stalked by a madman. The mother is a defense attorney and the daughter is a law student. The novel follows their terrifying journey as they try to outrun their stalker.; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671226177 . A handsome first edition/first printing Near Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with tape repairs inside head and tail. Overall a nice copy; This is a mystery novel about a teenage girl, who is trying to solve the mystery of her father's death.; 8vo .

New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671452371 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In this book, Dorothy Uhnak tells the stories of the victims of domestic violence. She tells the stories of women and girls who have been beaten, raped, and even killed by their husbands or boyfriends. Uhnak provides readers with information on how to deal with domestic violence, and she discusses the importance of seeking help. Victims is an important book that is needed in today's society, and it will help to raise awareness about the dangers of domestic violence.; 8vo .

New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; In Victims, Dorothy Uhnak takes the reader on a compelling journey into the lives of some of the most victimized women in history. From the Armenian genocide to the Holocaust, Uhnak examines the ways in which women have been systematically oppressed and marginalized throughout history. She examines the ways in which these atrocities have shaped the lives of the women who have suffered them and the ways in which these women have sought to resist and recover from their experiences. Uhnak's poignant and powerful book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder of the importance of standing up for justice and equality.; 8vo; $6.00 .

Cambridge, MA And London, England: Harvard University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1976. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0674443101 . Very Good condition with bumping to the board edges and some fading in an alike dust-jacket with scuffing and wear about the trim; Revolutionary thought from Hersen to Solzhenitsyn; 8vo; 335 pages; FSA .

Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1954. Fourth Printing. Cloth. A Later printing in Very Good condition. The book is slightly cocked, owner's name and a price inked on front end paper. Good gray dust-jacket with red lettering, spine faded, edgewear, closed tears and edgewear; Selections from great documents; 8vo; 668 pages; FSA .

New York: Hyperion. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0786863404 . First edition/first printing in unread Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; This book is about a girl named Tracey who is trying to find her place in the world. She goes to a new school, makes new friends, and struggles with the challenges that come with growing up. Throughout the book, Tracey takes on different challenges and learns valuable lessons that will help her become a better person.; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394539869 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally Fine dust-jacket, signed and warmly and lengthily inscribed to a Virginia collector on the front fly leaf by author Liv Ullmann; Like its predecessor, Ullman's Changes, Choices is no tell-all biography. "Confessionals are boring," Liv says. "Sometimes miserable people feel better reading that someone else is miserable, but it's an empty way to spend your day. It makes your soul grayer." ; 8vo; [xii], 193, [3] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067088698X . A handsome first US edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Linn Ullmann directly on the title page. Translated from the Norwegian by Tiina Nunnally; The novel is about a woman who is trying to find her place in the world and her place in the past. She is haunted by her memories and her past.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 1981. Advance Reading Copy; First Printing. Softcover. A nice Uncorrected Proof of first edition/first printing in Fine condition. 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; Choices by Liv Ullmann is a novel that tells the story of two sisters who are forced to make difficult decisions that will affect their lives forever. The sisters are faced with a choice between a prestigious academic career and a more fulfilling life, or staying with their dysfunctional family. The novel explores the costs and rewards of making these choices, and how they both shape and are shaped by the people around them.; 8vo .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1977. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039441148X . An attractive first American edition/first printing in about Fine condition, light sunning tot edges in alike, lightly tanned dust-jacket. 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; In this book, Liv Ullmann tells the story of her life and her struggles to find herself and to make her own path in the world. She describes her many different roles and experiences, both professionally and personally, and how they have shaped her into the person she is today.Liv Ullmann is a Swedish actress and director who has had a varied and successful career in both the theatre and cinema. She is best known for her roles in the films The Seventh Seal and Love in the Time of Cholera, and for her work in the stage productions of Cabaret and A Streetcar Named Desire. In this… Read More

Berlin: International Advertising Association Berlin Congress. Fair. 1929. Cloth. An edition in Fair condition with wear to the spine hinge, foxing and heavy age toning to the pages and boards, soiling to the boards and other general wear ; is a book about the 1920 Berlin World Congress of Advertising. It includes essays, reports, and speeches from attendees, as well as images and advertisements from the event.; 263 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394539869 . A nice first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. 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; In Choices, Ulmann argues that we are in a unique position to create the future we want by making choices today. She provides readers with a toolkit to make informed choices, and offers concrete, actionable advice on topics such as work, relationships, and self-care.Ulmann provides readers with a unique lens on the world, and reminds them that they have the power to create the future they want. With straightforward advice and thought-provoking examples, Choices is a must-read for anyone looking to create the life they want.; 8vo ; [xii], 193, [3] pages .

Scottsdale: Poisoned Pen Press. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1890208302 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Mari Ulmer directly on the title page; The novel follows the journey of a group of teenagers who visit the Camposanto - the city's graveyard - at night. They explore the graveyard, talk to the ghosts, and find out about the city's history.; A Taos Festival Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author .