Search Results: Authors starting with V from Diversity Books, IOBA

New Jersey, U.S.A.: Pearson Education Inc., 2006. xix, + 346pp., colour illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, small corner crease to one rear page. Illustrated card wrapper has soft corner crease to front and rear panels. "For kids, teenagers, teachers, parents, homeschoolers . . . everyone from 10 to 100 with curiosity and a passion for discovery and new challenges! . . . Build more than 110 projects that uncover the physics beneath everyday life! Many are amazingly easy to build: all you'll need are your everyday household tools and cheap (sometimes even free) materials." Includes Index. Book weight approx. 700g.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Richmond, Victoria, Australia: Odyssey House Victoria , 2016. v, + 202pp. B/white halftone illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edge bumped only, two tiny corner creases. From the rear panel: "The first Odyssey House to be established in Australia was in Sydney in 1977. Two years later a similar organisation was set up in Melbourne. While the two organisations are separate entities, they share a common history and similar objectives - to rehabilitate people who have fallen victim to addiction, substance abuse and related mental health issues." Contents include: Author's Note. 16 chapters over six 'parts'. Personal Stories. Acks. Further Reading. Endnotes. Book weight approx. 510g. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - (approx. 23.25cm x 17.25cm).

Australia: Random House, 2002. 278pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Personal inscription "To Sue . . . , ", signed by author, to title page, else leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated card wrapper has 'Children's Book Council of Australia' sticker to front panel. " . . . the hilarious account of Theodore's astonishing adventures in the bizarre world of the Third Millennium . . . " Book weight approx. 202g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed and Signed By Author. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

Bath, Great Britain: Ashgrove Press, 1991. 192pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper nominally edgeworn only. "Reincarnation Therapy is based on the idea that many problems facing us today have their origins in past lives. In therapy, the subconscious is asked to produce for recall the relevant experience, which must then be relived in memory by the patient until all trauma connected with it has disappeared." First published in German as 'Praxis der Reinkarnationtherapie'. Translated by Pat Campbell. Contents include: Prelims., Why reincarnation therapy brings help to mankind, The meaning and purpose of reincarnation therapy, Trauma from the womb, Death and karma, Reincarnation and psychotherapy, The practical application of reincarnation therapy, Crises in life and how they manifest, Subjects and ranges of problems in R.T., Reincarnation and spirit, Case histories, Analysing our own problems. Book weight approx. 280g. Postage charge will be… Read More

Washington, D.C. U.S.A.: Island Press, 1996. xv, + 201pp. Intext, b/white illustrations throughout (halftone plates and line-drawings). Book clean and square. Spine firm. Illustrated card wrapper edgeworn, creased and mildly splayed. Textblock minimally bumped on foredge corners, else leaves unmarked. In this elegant introduction to the field of ecological design, the authors "envision how the living world and humanity can be reunited by making ecology the basis for design . . . " Contents include: Preiims., Preface. Acks. Part 1/ Bringing Design to Life. Part 2/ The Ecological Design Process. Resource Guide. Bibliography. Index. Book weight approx. 320g. . Fifth Impression. Softcover. Good. 8vo - (approx. 22.5cm x 15cm).

Strawberry Hills, NSW, Australia: Currency Press, 2003. 114pp., small b/white photographic images of the plays' cast. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, soft corner crease to three pages at rear. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly scuffed only. A stand-alone title in the Currency Press 'Current Theatre' series. 'Moon Babies' by Patrick van der Werf is a "compressed exploration of status, life and death, family and relationships, identity, interpersonal boundaries and the pleasure of a cup of tea . . . " 'Dirty Laundry' is the story of "a young Vietnamese man trying to make a fresh start after being imprisoned on drug charges . . . " Book weight approx. 150g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1996. xiv, + 183pp., b/w frontispiece, and intext illustrations by Karen Jacobsen. Book clean, square. Cloth spine firm. Leaves clean. Pictorially-illustrated dustjacket nominally edgeworn, and creased on front flap, otherwise very good. " 'The Octopus's Garden' is a vivid account of dangerous and exciting discoveries deep under the waves." The author introduces the general reader to the life-forms that scientists have only recently discovered thriving 12,000 feet below sea level, organisms that live in hydrothermal vents.Contents include: Prelims., Intro., 12 chapters, Epilogue, Index. Book weight approx. 400g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1st Impression.. Quarter Cloth Hardback & DJ. Near Fine/Very Good +.

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.: The Scrimshaw Press, 1972. 151pp. Colour, and b/white art-illustrations (image on recto page, verso blank) throughout. Book clean and square. Yellow quarter-cloth spine very good. Blind-embossed title over nominally bumped boards. Textblock trivially flecked on edges, else unmarked. Illustrated dustjacket lightly bumped and edgeworn, with surface cracks on foredge folds, and a short closed tear on foot. Despite an (apprarently) poorly planned impostition, the collection of work by American artist/printmaker, Beth Van Hoesen (b1926-d.2010) in this title is indicative of an incredibly gifted artist . . . Contents include: Prelims., The Prints. Biographical Note. more. Book weight approx. 785g. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +. 4to - (approx. 26cm x 21cm).

London: J.A. Allen, 1989. 159pp. 16 page b/white illustrated section (mostly halftone plates). Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over lightly bumped spine. Plain black boards undamaged. Textblock has a miniscule speck on head, else leaves unmarked. Printed dustjacket mildly edgeworn, and has several scratch/stains. World authority on classic horsemanship and dressage, Dr. H.L.M. Van Schaik (1899-1991), was much concerned with the future of dressage and with this concern in mind has written a thought-provoking enquiry into the 'current' state of international dressage, offering enhanced academic appreciation on the subject but also a wealth of useful, practical information . . . Contents include: Prelims., Foreword. Acks. List of Illustrations. Introduction to First Edition. Ditto Second Edition. 19 chapters. Glossary. Index Nominum. Bibliography. Book weight approx. 490g. . Second Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 24cm x 16cm).

Ken Fin, 2000. 127pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated, flapped card wrapper negligibly edge-bumped only. " . . . offers practical nutritional advice and guidance on which organic ingredients can actively contribute to good health, with simple and delicious recipes." Contents include: Why Go Organic?, The Organic Pharmacy, Cooking Organic, Buying Organic, Glossary, Index and Acks. Book weight approx. 409g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Thus.. Softcover with Fold-in Flaps. Very Good +.

London: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 1965. xii, + 516pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm, bright gilt title there-on. Boards nominally shelfworn only. Minor, random fingermarks, otherwise textblock clean. Art-illustrated Randell) dustjacket nipped, abraded on folds, and price-clipped. A loosely-based, historic fiction set in the 1730s in what would become United States Georgia. The story begins among the foothills of the great Smoky Mountains when an Iroquois war party attacks a Catawba village and massacres most of the inhabitants . . . Contents include: Prelims., five 'books' (totalling 96 chapters), Chronology. Book weight approx. 750g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First British.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Good.

U.S.A.: Fairfield Publishing , 2017. 237pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Colour-art illustrated card wrapper nominally bumped only. Textblock unmarked. When a killer goes after someone close to the gun-toting grannies, Nikki and the gang show they are willing to do whatever it takes to bring a killer to justice . . . Contents include: Prelims., 19 chapters. Epilogue. More. Book weight approx. 285g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Reprint. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - (approx. 20.5cm x 12.5cm).

Queensland, Australia: Writers World, 1991. 256pp., small b/white photographic illustrations of the individual poets, plus b/white line drawn illustrations by Marita Pointon, throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, slight tanning to edges. Illustrated card wrapper mildly edgeworn, several small creases. "This collection of poetry is gathered from all around Australia. The poems are written by people of all ages. The poetry is topical and typical of today, and covers a wide range of subjects. There is a poem for everyone in this anthology!" Over 730 poems. Book weight approx. 280g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Softcover. Good.

Konemann Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, 2006. 191pp., colour photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Plain green boards undamaged. Leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated dustjacket negligibly edge-creased and indented. English language edition. From the rear panel: "Join us on a culinary journey to delightful Tunisia, where the scent of jasmine wafts around the welcoming table, where spicy tagines and the freshest salads, broiled meat dishes and an abundance of vegetarian creations prepared from sun-ripened vegetables and delicious grains are served . . . Twelve master chefs present their favourite recipes in this book, accompanied by interesting background information on the traditions and peculiarities of their native cuisine, describing what ingredients and spices are the most widely used, and how they are combined to add their incomparable aromas to these dishes. The step-by-step guides to these wonderful creations can easily be followed by… Read More

Ashburton, VIC, Australia: Gary Sparke & Associates, 1979. 112pp., b/white (and several colour) illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Green boards mildly corner bumped on upper corner. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket softly creased on upper foredge corner. Contributors include: Ken Piesse, Mike Coward, Barry Gibbs, Peter McFarline, David Frith, Frank Holmes Tyson, Ian Brayshaw. Contents include: Test Series 1978/79, Sheffield Shield, Benson & Hedges, Alan Hurst, Gillette Cup, Test Averages, Test Centuries. Book weight approx. 570g. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +.

West Sussex and London, England: Sotheby's, 1997. 93pp., & (10). Catalogue clean. Spine firm, two very small areas of surface abrasion. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edgeworn, small, soft corner creases to rear panel. Sotheby's catalogue for auction held at Summers Place, Billinghurst, West Sussex, England, from Tuesday 16 to Thursday 19 June, 1997. Lots 1-1771, 21 pages of colour photographic illustrations (furniture, paintings, pottery, toys, dolls, etc.), estimated prices. Item weight approx. 328g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Softcover. Very Good.

Victoria, Australia: Melbourne Art Fair Foundation, 2004. Unpaginated. Colour and b/white illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Plain green card covers have a soft corner crease to lower front panel. Catalogue of The Melbourne Art Fair 2004, held at the Royal Exhibition Building, 29 September to 3 October, 2004. Numerous contents. Book weight approx. 635g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

Newport, New South Wales Australia: Big Sky Publishing, 2009. x, + 160pp., colour photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean. Spine firm. Tiny spot to colophon and title pages, else leaves clean. Illustrated, flapped card wrapper minimally edge-rubbed, soft crease to rear foredge. " . . . features 105 fabulously simple recipes gathered from the entrants and contestants in the Great Aussie Cook Off TV Series. While essentially a simple, everyday cook book, it brings great recipes to life with a rich family tradition. Accompanying each recipe are family photographs, entertaining and inspiring family stories and the dishes that each of the families passionately create." Book weight approx. 540g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Softcover with Fold-in Flaps. Very Good.

Southbank, Victoria, Australia: Champion Data, 2008. viii, + 390pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has a small corner crease to front panel, minimal laminate lift on edges. The third annual official AFL Prospectus. Vital statistical and analytical intelligence for coaches, players and fans, including the official AFL Rankings Team of the Year and how it was picked, in depth analysis of every team's '08 list, Prospectus Top 25 for the 2008 NAB AFL draft, the best footy betting guide, player stats profiles for the past five years, meet 'The Freak's Class of '08. Book weight approx. 1.1 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote.. Softcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Chadstone, VIC, Australia: Holmesglen Writers' Press, 2000. 188pp., b/white illustrations. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has soft corner crease, minimal edgewear. Martin Flanagan, Kevin Sheedy, Tammy van Wisse, Steve Bracks, Michael Leuing, and others, share their personal insights and stories on life in one of the world's great cities-Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Numerous contents over four 'sections': People, Entertainment, Places and Sport. Book weight approx. 450g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.