Search Results: Titles starting with E from Diversity Books, IOBA

London: Walker Books, 1998. Unpaginated (28 pages). Colour art illustrations throughout by Todor Humphries. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated boards undamaged. A stand-alone volume in the 'Animals At Risk' series. "This compelling story, by award-winning author Judy Allen, features one of the world's most endangered animals - the Philippine eagle. At the end of the story find out how you can help eagles from becoming extinct." Book weight approx. 370g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Reprint.. Hardcover. Very Good +. Illus. by Todor Humphries. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: George Routledge and Sons, 1889. 446pp.., plus (ii). Book clean and square. Bright gilt titles and decoration over lightly bumped, original green cloth boards. No dustjacket. An original seller's sticker affixed to front pastedown, a former owner's name on ffep.., foxed endpapers, else textblock edges untrimmed. A stand-alone, Volume 3 in the Routledge 'Carisbrooke Library' series, this title features a biography, and the earlier works of Daniel Defoe (c. 1660-1731). Contents include: Prelims., The Carisbrooke Library. The Earlier Life of Daniel Defoe. An Essay on Projects. Five further chapters. More. Book weight approx. 730g. *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. Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 21.5cm x 15.5cm).

Melbourne, Australia: Cassell & Co., 1962. xi, + 212pp., art illustrated endpapers. Unpaginated b/w halftone plates throughout. Intext b/w line drawings. Book square, spine firm. Tiny splash spots on lower edge of printed boards. Thumbnail size stain on backstrip. Leaves clean, very light flecks on edges of text block. Art illustrated dustjacket edgeworn, nipped, chipped, short closed tears and a thumbnail size piece missing, corresponding to stain on backstrip. "Many a cupboard skeleton is brought to light in this incredible narrative of Australia's early years. Often it is a horrifying story of cruelty and degradation . . . " Prelims., 18 chapters, Epilogue, Bibliography, Index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Hard Cover + D/J [Oblong]. Good/Fair.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Georgian House, 1980. viii. + 220pp. B/white photographic plates throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, bright gilt title there-on. Plain black original cloth boards have a mildly darkened area to upper front panel. Illustrated endpapers. Leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated dustjacket minimally edge-creased, and surface indented, minor tanning at upper edge of reverse (inner) surface, First published in 1972, this reprint 1980. From the jacket flap: "The first substantial study of the furniture made in Australia before the 1850's . . . The text includes an examination of the influences whuich were important to the development of the furniture styles of the period and of how English styles were transferred to Australia. The timbers used, particularly the magnificent cedar of New South Wales which was so dominant, are discussed, and detailed research has provided a list of cabinet makers in both New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land, active during… Read More

Sydney, NSW, Australia: Hodder, 2001. xii, + 267pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edgeworn only. "Understanding and dealing with memory loss, emotional and personality changes, and loss of judgement . . . This book addresses the need for information for people involved with the early stages of dementia, starting with the first thoughts that something may be wrong, through to diagnosis and dealing with the changes of lifestyle." Contents include: Prelims., 16 chapters over 4 'parts', Appendices x 4: I/ Statistics about dementia. II/ Diagnostic criteria for dementia of the Alzheimer's type. III/ Folstein Mini Mental State Examination. IV/ Geriatric Depression Scale. Index, etc. Book weight approx. 440g.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Kew, Victoria, Australia: Pariah Press, 1984. (vi), + 56pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm, minimal colour fade (no text loss). Illustrated card wrapper nominally bumped only. Signed by author on title-page, else textblock unmarked. In this second book of poetry by Australian award-winning poet Barbara Giles (1912-2006), contents include: Prelims., Acks., A Land. A Solitude of People. Black Holes. Reflections. Book weight approx. 140g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - (approx. 21.5cm x 14.25cm).

Clayton, Victoria, Australia: Monash University Publishing , 2015. xxxiii, + 323pp. B/white maps and halftone illustrations. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Signed on half-title page by (Editor) Julie Fenley, and three contributors - Julie Constable, Jillian Durance and Cheryl Glowrey, else leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edgeworn, soft corner crease to rear panel. Series: Monash studies in Australian society. "How have individuals and communities responded to change and interacted with their environment? Erik Eklund and Julie Fenley assemble contributors to examine historic and contemporary relations of people and the environment in an area - Gippsland, Victoria, Australia - built upon a many layered history of environmental changes and modifications, and once again on the cusp of rapid economic and social change. Taking account of Aboriginal and 'white' relations, 'old' and 'new' forms of pastoralism and agriculture, water and coastal… Read More

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.: Evolutionary Press, 1983. xii, + 242pp., intext, b/white halftone plate illustrations, throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Former owner's name on title page, else leaves clean. Pictorially-illustrated card wrapper lightly edgeworn, scuffed, and U.V. affected (sunned) on spine. " . . . provides us with an overview of the rationale, methods, successes, and challenges of over 30 such intentional communities, all based along the West Coast of America." Contents include: Prelims., 14 chapters, Refs. Book weight approx. 320g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Daylesford, Victoria, Australia: Author (Barbara Easton), 1999. 346pp., intext illustrations. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated (Micky Allan) card wrapper nominally edgeworn only. The time period for predictions in this book has passed (late 1990s to 2005), so did any, or all, happen? Maybe.Contents, in chaptered Sections, include: Intro., Earth in Turmoil, The Great Transition, The Great Change, Appendices, Glossaries, Index. Book weight approx. 480g.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Englewood Cliff, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1964. x, + 166pp., intext b/white illustrations throughout: halftone plates, maps, graphs, charts and tables. Book cleana nd square. Spine firm. Gloss, illustrated card wrapper slightly edgeworn only. A former owner's name on half-title page, else leaves clean. This book is intended for the non-specialist unable to access professional literature. Its purpose is to answer humanities questions about large earthquakes - to constrast the negative aspects of earthquake devastation with the positive scientific information we gain from them so that, in time, with knowledge we can combat their destructiveness . . . Contents include: Prelims., 5 chapters, Index. Book weight approx. 275g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. First (p/b). Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Chicago, et al: Contemporary Books, 2002. xviii, + 266pp., several small, intext sketch illustrations. Book clean and square. Spine firm, lightly bumped on heel. Illustrated card wrapper mildly bumped and edgeworn only. Textblock unmarked. "Full of reassuring advice and real-life success stories, from children and parents, 'Easing the Teasing' shows parents how to give their children the confidence and self-esteem they need to put an end to teasing." Contents include: Prelims., Acks., Introduction, 11 chapters. Bibliography. Index. more. Book weight approx. 405g. . Reprint. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Clevedon, Avon, U.K.: Channel View Publications , 1995. 116pp., illustrated throughout: photographic b/white halftone plates (various sources), line-drawn plans and tables. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Gloss, illustrated card wrapper undamaged. Textblock pristine. This is the story, in picture and word, of the East European narrow gauge rail systems . . . Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, Abbs., 9 chapters. Book weight approx. 425g. . First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

York Beach, Maine, U.S.A.: Samuel Weiser, 1997. xiii, + 370pp., intext tables, charts and figures throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Minor splash-stain on foredge, otherwise text-block clean. Printed card wrapper lightly bumped and edgeworn. The combined expertise of eight contributors is presented in this anthology, including: Ray Grasse, Robin Armstrong, Bill Watson, Michael Erlewine, Hart deFouw, Dennis Flaherty, James Braha, and Richard Houck. Intro. by Thomas Moore. Includes Index. Book weight approx. 650g.. 1st [P/B] 1st Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

United States: Queensland Police Service, 2000. ix, + 292pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has minor edgewear, light corner creases. Simple guide to Microsoft ME (Millennium Edition). Learn Windows ME the easy way . . . Book weight approx. 780g.. First Printing. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Kenthurst, N.S.W., Australia: Kangaroo Press, 1992. 96pp., colour and b/white photographic and art illustrations, and b/white line-drawn illustrations, throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Two tiny spots to half-title page, else leaves clean. Printed gloss boards negligibly bumped and scuffed. "This book is a comprehensive exploration of the basic onglaze techniques and explains the types of surface that can be used for onglaze painting; how to select and prepare onglaze colour; and how to transfer a design to the surface and apply the paint easily. Chapters give detailed information on stencilling, mediums, pen work, sponge painting, grounding, brushwork, enamel, metallics, gold and platinum application, kiln operation and design, and the text offers technical refinements and new design directions for both beginners and experienced onglaze painters . . . " Includes Index. Book weight approx. 640g. .. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Australia: (Author) Ruth Maier, 1996. 44pp., monotone (apricot hue) page background art sketches by Sonja Taylor. Book clean, square. Saddle-stitch staplebound format. Staples firm. Illustrated (Sonja Taylor) card wrapper nominally edgeworn. Author signature to title page, else leaves crisp and clean. 19 poems, dedicated to the author's "many Alice Springs friends, including the traditional Aboriginal owners and custodians of this magnificent part of Australia." Includes Glossary. Book weight approx. 100g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. First Edition.. Softcover Staplebound. Very Good +.

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).

Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2003. xv, + 208pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Illustrated gloss boards lightly dented on rear board, else fine. Textblock pristine. No dustjacket (as issued). A disclaimer on the colophon indicates that this title 'transferred to digital printing 2004', thereby clouding the indicated print date (2003). This book considers the relationship between economics and culture both as areas of intellectual discourse and as systems of societal organisation . . . Contents include: Prelims., 9 chapters, Bibliography, Name Index, Subject Index. Book weight approx. 490g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Third Impression.. Hardcover. Near Fine.

New Jersey: Prentice-hall, 1974. viii, + 150pp. Book clean. Spine firm. Previous bookseller's stamp to first (half-title) page, slight tanning to textblock edge, otherwise leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper mildly edgeworn and scuffed, with small areas of surface abrasion to spine. " . . . provides a fascinating picture of the mystical experience and the contemporary revival of mysticism. From the growth of mysticism in Christianity to ecstasy as knowledge, this book explores the full range of ecstatic experiences in the human condition . . . " Contents include: 11 chapters, Appendix A: Varieties and Descriptions of Religious Experiences, Appendix B: Varieties of Altered States of Consciousness, Index. Book weight approx. 165g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. First Impression. Softcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Wiley and Sons, 1998. viii, + 552pp., intext, b/w illustratioins throughout; candid and archival halftone, and facsimile sketch illustrations of inventions. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Portrait-illustrated card wrapper lightly splayed and bumped on lower foredge corners. "The conventional story of Thomas Edison reads more like myth than history. With only three months of formal education, a hard-working young man overcomes the odds and becomes one of the greatest inventors in history." Edison's record of 1,093 U.S. Patents and key inventions in different technologies remains unsurpassed.Contents include: Prelims., 23 chapters, Epilogue, Notes, Index. Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Ohio, and died on October 18, 1931. Book weight approx. 940g. . 1st Impression [p/b].. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.