Search Results: Authors starting with W from Denton Island Books

Benediction Classics, 2013. Hardcover. As New. Clean bright and unmarked, in as new condition. Arthur J. Raffles is a character by E. W. Hornung. He is a gentleman thief, living in a salubrious part of London, playing Cricket and supporting himself through his ingenious burglaries. He has a sidekick called Harry "Bunny" Manders who is brave and loyal, frequently saving the day. Raffles is a master of disguise imitating accents flawlessly. This book contain all the Raffles stories, enjoy Hornung's unique crime stories, where, in stealing as in sport, played by a devilishly handsome and charming master. The Amateur Cracksman (the early period, in which Raffles really is an amateur thief) The Black Mask (after Raffles's and Bunny's exposure) (U.S. title: Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman), A Thief in the Night, Mr. Justice Raffles (novel). 480 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Crime Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9781781393604. Inventory No: dscf11590. . 9781781393604

riverrun, 2022. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Inscribed by Author. SIGNED by the author and inscribed "To Jo, thanks so much". First Edition, first printing. Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages; slight creasing/ crimping to upper edge of jacket. 400 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Crime Fiction; Inscribed by Author. ISBN/EAN: 9781529420029. Inventory No: dscf11723. . 9781529420029

Institution of Engineering and Technology, 1997. Hardcover. 1997,corrected edition. A clean, bright, firmly bound copy. This book is a MUST for all Controls and Automation engineers involved in the design of programmable control systems within industry.Robert Lewis, in this book, provides a clear and consice introduction into the IEC61131-3 programming standard. Clear and practicle examples of the the 5 programming languages (Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Ladder Logic, Instruction List and Sequential Function Chart).Already many PLC and DCS Manufacturers are moving towards compliance with the standard which will provide the basis of future design of automated systems. (Reader review) 295 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Engineering, Industrial, Trade; ISBN/EAN: 9780852968277. Inventory No: dscf8927. . 9780852968277

Allen & Unwin, 2017. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. First edition, first printing. Clean unmarked pages, firm binding; moderate crease to rear upper edge of jacket. [Wainwright] succeeds marvellously in bringing to life a woman who until recently was little more than a name in the history of the suffragette movement. Source: The Spectator 384 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9781760297398. Inventory No: dscf10968. . 9781760297398

Grub Street , 2001. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages; shallow surface marks to top right front corner of jacket. This cook book embodies much of Tetsuya's approach to food, it is simple, elegant and ultimately sensuous. And the recipes work! They are easy to follow although some of the ingredients may be a challenge to obtain. The tataki recipes and cold soups dishes were quite simply delightful and relatively easy to prepare. This book is a fitting and timely tribute to Tetsuya, his restaurant and its staff. Good food, no gimmicks. (Reader review) 178 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; ISBN/EAN: 9781902304854. Inventory No: dscf11269. . 9781902304854

Sphere, 2021. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. SIGNED by the author. First Edition, first printing. Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages; 2" hairline scratch on rear of jacket. 368 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Crime Fiction; Signed by Author. ISBN/EAN: 9780751583175. Inventory No: dscf11715. . 9780751583175

Allen Lane, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Very Good. Signed by Author. SIGNED and dated by the author to the title page. Crisp, lightly age toned pages, price-clipped jacket is rubbed along edges and lightly shelfworn. 401 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1kg. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Signed by Author. ISBN/EAN: 9780713993165. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: dscf5532. . 9780713993165

Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. Softcover. Good Condition. Scattered pencil annotations and pink highlighting, mainly chapters 2 & 6, moderate wear to covers. This anthology offers a fresh approach to the philosophical aspects of photography. The essays, written by contemporary philosophers in a thorough and engaging manner, explore the far-reaching ethical dimensions of photography as it is used today.A first-of-its-kind anthology exploring the link between the art of photography and the theoretical questions it raisesWritten in a thorough and engaging mannerEssayists are all contemporary philosophers who bring with them an exceptional understanding of the broader metaphysical issues pertaining to photographyTakes a fresh look at some familiar issues - photographic truth, objectivity, and realismIntroduces newer issues such as the ethical use of photography or the effect of digital-imaging technology on how we appreciate images 344 pages. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN/EAN:… Read More

Interpress Publishers, 1999. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Very Good. Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages; some rubbing and short tears to jacket edges. History of the cemetery, with 200 photographs, mostly B&W. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Inventory No: dscf10842. .

Willow, 2002. Hardcover. Signed by Author. SIGNED by the author. Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages, lightly age browned, few shallow indents to jacket. 400 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Signed by Author. ISBN/EAN: 9780007126965. Inventory No: dscf11527. . 9780007126965

Faber & Faber, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Very Good. Very clean though lightly age toned pages, tightly bound; moderate creasing to jacket edges, small dent to rear lower edge. How is it that Flaubert, the last of the great French romantics, still seems so incredibly modern? In this biography, Geoffrey Wall investigates why it is that the author of Madame Bovary still exerts such a hold upon our imaginations. 432 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9780571195213. Inventory No: dscf7962. . 9780571195213

Yale University Press, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Very Good. Firmly bound, clean pages; unclipped jacket with light creasing to upper and lower edges. 'An unusual and involving story, impressively researched and vividly told.' --Tim Jeal 304 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9780300139358. Inventory No: dscf8399. . 9780300139358

Macmillan, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Very Good. Signed by Author. SIGNED and dated by the author. First edition, first printing. Tightly bound, crisp unmarked pages. Signed and dated 01.10.98 by the author to the title page. Unclipped jacket with only light shelfwear. 400 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 750 grams. Category: Crime Fiction; Signed by Author. ISBN/EAN: 9780333747124. Inventory No: dscf4536. .

First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. Title:Acid Row. Macmillan,2001.First edition,first printing. Hardcover,in jacket, 343 pages. Author:Minette Walters. Condition: GOOD+.Bright,clean, attractive jacket, not price clipped, light crumpling at top of spine.Does have light surface handling marks to rear. Firm binding,crisp pages with, no tears or creases.Well looked after. About the book: Quantity Available: 1. Category: Crime Fiction; ISBN: 0333907485. ISBN/EAN: 9780333907481. Inventory No: 7L-M0TD-EPJ4. .

Leo Cooper Ltd, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. Remains firmly bound, with clean pages which are slightly age-toned at the edges; bright glossy jacket. A smart looking copy. Originally designed in 1934 for anti-submarine training, by the end of the war 72 U-Class subs had been commissioned; 17 were lost to the enemy, and 3 in accidents. Manned by crews from seven nations' navies, they served worldwide, and never more successfully than in the Mediterranean. This book is the definitive study of this class of submarine and the men who serve on them. B&W photos. 224 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN/EAN: 9781844151318. Inventory No: dscf10208. . 9781844151318

Motorbooks International, 1994. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. A Very Good copy. Light wear to cover edges and corners, smudge to half-title page, otherwise clean, glossy contents. Author reviews the aero engine beginnings of the marque, the influential styling of the 1930's classics such as the 328, and the post war transformation into one of the world's great companies. Illlustrated. 126 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; ISBN/EAN: 9781855323292. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: dscf5547. . 9781855323292

Airlife Publishing, 1995. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Clean bright and unmarked. A splendid copy in as new condition. From Acro Twin to Zogling, this encyclopaedic book covers the names and origins of names of British military aircraft from 1878 to the present. Some 1300 names are listed; the RAF naming-system is explained, and a list of United States aircraft (including nicknames) and engines is included. Illustrated. 200 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Aviation; ISBN/EAN: 9781853104916. Inventory No: dscf9518. . 9781853104916

Pennsylvania State University Press, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Fine. Very light pencil markings to margins of about 15 pages, no text obscured, and otherwise clean and bright. In this elegant and original book, Jean-Claude Waquet examines the problem of corruption in early modern Europe. Defining corruption to include both embezzlement of public funds by officials and their taking presents in return for favors rendered, he seeks to explain why it was pervasive in the early modern state, using as his case study the military and civil administration of Florence in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. 234 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; ISBN/EAN: 9780271008103. Inventory No: dscf8741. . 9780271008103

? University Press of Florida, 1996. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Near Fine. Clean unmarked pages, slight creasing to jacket edges. From Christiane Vaussard in Paris, to David Howard in New York City and Larisa Sklyanskaya in San Francisco, Gretchen Warren profiles ten world-renowned master ballet teachers to capture their philosophies, training methods and the classroom presence that makes their instruction magical. 408 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Dance; ISBN/EAN: 9780813014593. Inventory No: dscf10750. . 9780813014593

OUP, 2008. Reprint. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. First edition, fifth printing. A very clean, bright copy. Light bump to lower corners of boards and jacket.Clean unmarked pages, unclipped jacket. Michael Ward has written a book whose 'donegality' is the medieval scholarship, the poetic craftsmanship, the philosophical acumen and the imaginative genius of the self-consciously Jovial Lewis himself. Tom Wright, Times Literary Supplement. 364 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9780195313871. Inventory No: dscf9418. . 9780195313871