Search Results: Titles starting with C from Books to Give ~ Books to Love

San Francsico: Chronicle Books LLC, 2003. Hardcover. New. Published by Caterpillar, the construction equipment company, this book will enthrall young fans of "big trucks." Full-color photographs of trucks and vehicles such as the Cold Planer and Wheeled Excavator are accompanied by illustrations and short description of the purpose of each truck, which will hopefully keep parents entertained as they read the book aloud to said fans again....and again. An engaging textured cover.

London, New York: Seeley and Co., MacMillan Company, 1900. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Scarce hardcover in this condition at this price point. Very nice copy of the first edition of this important and scholarly work on the history of cameos. (A total of 18 editions were published between 1900 and 1975, and this first edition was the subject of an enthusiastic and detailed article in the May 11, 1901 edition of The Saturday Review, which is available online). Twelve full color illustrations and dozens of monochrome images. A standout is the head of Medusa rendered in amethyst. Contents include materials and processes of cutting, early cameos and glass pastes, Greco-Roman and medieval cameos, and Renaissance and later cameos. Tissues intact, including frontispiece; no owner markings; all gilt lettering and gilt central cover design are bright and complete; denting to head, tail of spine and top right corner (see photos); light edge tanning; foxing in last two advertisement (non-content)… Read More

London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1945. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Very Good; unmarked except for prior bookseller annotation on endpaper. Pages in excellent condition given inferior wartime paper of the first edition.. British first edition, first printing of Steinbeck's 1945 Cannery Row, one of his most celebrated novels. This British first-edition copy features bright orange boards and an affirmation that it is "produced in complete conformity with the authorised economy standards" during the war.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. New. Alexandra Day. Carl must be the most patient and good-natured Rottweiler ever. Throughout the series of Good Dog, Carl picture books (though they don't all include that exact phrase in their titles), Carl winds up caring for young Madeleine while her mother is away, becoming a full-bore nanny (though we're never sure how much the mother realizes this), keeping her fed and safe from impending disasters and putting up with indignities like being ridden like a horse and being forced to wear birthday hats. In this book, toddler Madeleine goes to visit her local daycare center, where the children are just a little bit older than her, and inadvertently locks the teacher outside. Like the other books, there are virtually no words, only an introductory and closing sentence, and Day lets her watercolors and the reader's (and listener's) imaginations tell the story. Though it's a perfect book for bedtime reading, you may want to keep… Read More

New York: Farrar , Straus and Giroux, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. New. Alexandra Day. Carl the babysitting Rottweiler and his young charge are joined by a new friend, a puppy Rottweiler, in a trip to the park. There they get up to all kinds of shenanigans, and the puppy, especially, gets into some minor trouble. As usual, the story is told through Day's beautiful watercolor paintings...one of which includes our little group posing for some outdoor painters, each of whom depict them in their own historical style! There's even a fun puzzle for young readers: see how many other dogs you can find hidden in the pages. ABEDESC Carl the babysitting Rottweiler and his young charge are joined by a new friend, a puppy Rottweiler, in a trip to the park. There they get up to all kinds of shenanigans, and the puppy, especially, gets into some minor trouble. As usual, the story is told through Day's beautiful watercolor paintings...one of which includes our little group posing for some outdoor painters, each… Read More

New York: Hyperion, 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Signed first edition. New. From the publisher: "Set in Kerrville, Kansas, The Center of Everything is told by Evelyn Bucknow, an endearing character with a wholly refreshing way of looking at the world. Living with her single mother in a small apartment, Evelyn Bucknow is a young girl wincing her way through adolescence. With a voice that is as charming as it is recognizable, Evelyn immerses the reader in the dramas of an entire community. The people of Kerrville, stuck at once in the middle of nowhere but also at the center of everything, are the source from which Moriarty draws on universal dilemmas of love and belief to render a story that grows in emotional intensity until it lifts the reader to heights achieved only by the finest of fiction." About the author, from her own website: Laura Moriarty earned a degree in social work before returning for her M.A. in Creative Writing at the University of Kansas. She was the recipient of the… Read More

New York: Harper Collins, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Patricia Curtan. Gorgeous, new first edition of this offering from the Chez Panisse series from Waters and her team of chefs. Elegant Seasonal gift wrap at no additional fee. Organized by type of fruit, this book contains 303 pages of recipes across the full dining spectrum; essays on selecting, storing, and preparing fruit; and a helpful index. The Table of Contents is just mouthwatering, so much so that we have included a snapshot of part of it - sophisticated entrees, salads, desserts, cocktails, and more. Beautiful color relief illustrations (with a full description of the linocut, handprinting process) by Patricia Curtan throughout. Archival quality paper, perfect dust jacket - in other words, a handsome and impressive gift for your favorite chef or serious cook!

Laguna Hills: Walter Foster, 2002. Hardcover. New; unopened. This step-by-step project book by artist and teacher Lucy Wang, known for her TV series, "The Magic of Chinese Brush Painting," is accompanied by 6 colors of tube watercolor paints, 5 pan watercolor paints, 3 paintbrushes, 5 sheets of watercolor paper, an ink stick, ink stone, brush rest, and a gorgeous ceramic water dish. The project book covers basic techniques and how to paint specific animals and plants, such as roses and warblers. Excellent instructions and examples.

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1981. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Ken Hom, whom readers may recognize from his 1984 TV series "Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery," or from any of his many culinary and lifetime achievement awards, cites the acclaim surrounding this book (including a New York Times profile) as the turning point in his career. Featuring 100 basic techniques and 100 recipes, the book is illustrated with over 1,000 black-and-white photographs providing visual instructions. Cooks looking for guidance on anything from roasting Sichuan peppercorns to shredding chicken breasts to cleaning whole fish will find this an invaluable manual. Once the techniques have been mastered, readers can then can put their new skills to use in Chinese recipes such as Fish Ball and Watercress Soup, Crisp Soy Squab, and Steamed Crab with Custard. Also features nine pages of color photographs depicting finished recipes.

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1991. Hardcover. Near fine; small ding on front. With slipcase and programs./Jacket: Very Good; small ding on front Slipcase: Good; tear in front, corners bumped, shelf wear Programs: Good; waterstained. This book was published as the catalogue for the National Gallery of Art quincentenary exhibit of the same name, which ran from October 12, 1991 - January 12, 1992. The New York Times wrote that the exhibit itself "illuminate[d] a moment of worldwide artistic diversity and achievement." This work, stacking in at 671 pages, 569 entries, and 8 pounds, does the same. The Hispanic American Historical Review writes, "This tremendous volume of more than six hundred pages contains hundreds of first-quality reproductions of art, maps, and drawings, along with explanatory texts and introductory essays. It is a treasure for scholars and interested readers alike and an ideal souvenir of the Quincentenary year." This copy also comes with two programs from the exhibit.

New York: Encore, 2006. No binding. New. This collection of short stories includes the original "Brokeback Mountain," on which the Academy-winning script was based. Proulx, a best-selling and multiple-award winning author, is also known for the (Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award) novel, The Shipping News. Read by Francis Fisher, Bruce Greenwood, and Campbell Scott. Running time about 5.5 hours. ABEDESC Unabridged audio book in cd format. New, unopened, and still shrink-wrapped. This collection of short stories includes the original "Brokeback Mountain," on which the Academy-winning script was based. Proulx, a best-selling and multiple-award winning author, is also known for the (Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award) novel, The Shipping News. Read by Francis Fisher, Bruce Greenwood, and Campbell Scott. 5 discs with a total running time of approximately 5.5. hours. Audio books in this format are increasingly difficult to find and are often priced astronomically as a result. Scarce in new… Read More

HarperCollins, 2016. Audiobook. New, unopened.. Delightful audiobook. Sophie Hannah continues Agatha Christie's creation, detective Hercule Poirot in a new story that bears all the marks of a classic English mystery. Kirkus Reviews describes the tale as "every bit as brilliant and improbable as any of Christie's own decorous thunderclaps." Beautifully performed by Julian Rhind-Tutt, this will be a treat for mystery lovers and fans of the original Hercule Poirot stories.

New York: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc, 2002. Softcover. Cocktails for Wimps" is an introduction to mixing drinks by Salvatore Calabrese, one of the world's most renowned bartenders. Calabrese is a former President of the United Kingdom Bartenders' Guild, a recipient of numerous bartending awards including the Helen David Lifetime Achievement award and the Maestro d'Arte e Mestiere, and a judge for many international bartending competitions. This book offers 48 delightful recipes with easy-to-follow instructions, information on bartending tools and garnishes, and amusing color photography.

Bay Books, 2006. Spiral-bound. New. Rare in new condition. This spiral bound book is unusual because the spirals are at the top of the book, while the bottom folds out into a stand - making it extremely convenient to prop open on the kitchen counter while making one of the great recipes inside. With every possible type of finger food, as well as gorgeous full-page color photography, this book is perfect for the entertainer. The dishes, from Pork and Peanut Dip to Salt-and-Pepper Squid to Chermoula Prawns, use sophisticated ingredients in elevated preparations, while delicious cocktails like the Havana, the Woo Woo, and the Blackberry Spritzer are sure to please. A book full of tempting, enticing recipes.

New York: Arco Publishing Company, Inc, 1974. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good; closed tear at corner. Coffee pots and teapots are some of the most celebrated examples of decorative arts, and this book makes it clear why. Written by antique expert Henry Sandon, who was the curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum for over 15 years, this book includes 162 black-and-white and full-color plates depicting beautiful coffee pots and teapots. The text also provides interesting information about tea and coffee pots and their collection. Intended as a reference for collectors or those looking to start a collection, this book is also lovely for the casual observer.

Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2015. First Edition. Hardcover. New. This well-crafted guide covers many of the abc's (sorry, couldn't help myself....) of children's book collecting. First, it provides the basics - condition, dust jackets, how to navigate the online, dealer, and book fair venues. The chapters are chronological, but also included are full chapters on the superstar authors and illustrators in this domain: Garth Williams, Dr. Seuss, and Maurice Sendak. The complete lists of Newberry Medal winners (author's award) and the Caldecott Medal winners (illustrator's award) are also included. The authors, noted antique expert Noah Fleisher and his wife Lauren Zittle, a serious collector, have also added in a few lists of their favorites. One last comment - how many books on children's literature do I have? Well, I've lost count - but I had to have a copy of this one, too. Well worth having! ABEDESC This well-crafted guide covers many of the abc's of children's book collecting. First, it… Read More

London: A&C Black Publishers, 2008. Hardcover. New. This book will teach you how to keep good records of your collection, and it is a handy and attractive resource. Each item has two pages, including a detailed description, price, contact details for the piece/bottle/book/antique/etc. as well as notes on provenance and room for a photo or image, and an index in the back. A record suitable for insurance purposes. So for those of us who refuse to trust everything to hyperspace, here is our compact and expert solution. Leave it to the Brits. ABEDESC Spiral bound. A handy and attractive resource to help you keep track of any collection and teach you how to keep good records. Each item has two pages, including a detailed description, price, contact details, as well as notes on provenance and room for a photo or image. There is an index in the back. A record suitable for insurance purposes. New, pristine.

New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2009. First. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. This interesting book by psychologist Karen L. Fingerman and award-winning journalist Melinda Blau (best known for the Baby Whisperer series), addresses the concept of "Consequential Strangers" - people that we meet briefly but that actually have strong impact on our lives. The authors write in the introduction, "This is a different kind of 'relationship book.' It won't teach you the rules or give you ten keys that will make you more attractive, loved, or successful, but it will make you think. It will change your definition of what an 'important' relationship is. And it will make you more aware of the people you encounter on the job, in your neighborhood, wherever you play and pray, in public arenas, and in cyberspace." This book provides a novel perspective and insights on human interactions.

Dial, 1991. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New. Barbara Gibbs Ostmann and Jane Baker edited a whole series of "favorites" cookbooks in the 1980s and 1990s, drawing on recipes contributed by newspaper food writers and editors from around the country. This particular cookbook, specializing in cookies, was a special edition created in 1991 to benefit MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). There are 116 recipes, roughly one to a page, organized by familiar categories (bar cookies, drop cookies, etc.) and well-written. There is an index at the end and several prefaces, including one about the contributors and one with helpful tips about baking and storing cookies, but the longest and most detailed is, true to the book's origins, about MADD-it's history, goals, and programs. Ostmann and Baker, both themselves newspaper food writers, also literally wrote the book on how to write a recipe in 2001: The Recipe Writer's Handbook. This appears to be a new, unread copy. Casebound hardback, issued without a dust jacket.… Read More

New York: A.S. Barnes and Company, Inc, 1946. Second Printing. Hardcover. Near fine. Text block is exceptionally bright; pristine. No marks of any kind./Good. One of a number of books on hunting and fishing published by William J. Schaldach between 1937 and 1972. The author's full color and black-and-white illustrations depicting wildlife and nature landscapes add immeasurably to the work. As noted by David M. Newell in the introduction, "Bill Schaldach is this rare combination of writer-artist-sportsman. Knowing the man himself for a quarter of a century helps me to understand why he is able to lift us right out of our surroundings and take us with him to the peaceful hills and streams. Bill Schaldach also loves these things." A beautiful gift book for the sportsman, angler, or collector.