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

London and Henley: Routledge & Kegan Paul Books, 1978. xiv, + 291pp., 16 page, unpaginated, candidly-illustrated, b/white halftone plate section. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over lightly bumped spine. Plain brown boards undamaged. Text-block unmarked. Art-illustrated dustjacket mildly edgeworn, with several short closed tears, minimal colour-fade to spine and a price-sticker ghost on front flap. This new biography of literary colossus Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) is "more extensive and detailed" than previous studies, not only examining his life and work as a writer, but revealing other important and little known aspects of his career . . . Contents include: Prelims., Preface, Acks., Introduction, 14 chapters, Notes, Bibliography. Book weight approx. 505g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Georgian House, 1948. xvi, + 82pp. B/white frontis, plus 30 pages of unpaginated b/white photographic plates. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Plain tan cloth boards very good, No dustjacket. Foxing spots to pastedowns, endpapers, title and dedication pages, else leaves clean and unmarked. The story of a well-known Tasmanian experiment in rural education, told by the man who had charge of the project since its inception. Contents include: Acks. Introduction (G.S. Browne, Professor of Education, University of Melbourne). Preface. 11 chapters. Bibliography. Book weight approx. 405g. . First Edition. Hardcover. Good+. 4to - (approx. 24cm x 18.5cm).

Hampshire and London: Macmillan Education, 1986. xii, + 152pp., unpaginated [2 x 8 page] style-exampled colour-plate sections, plus intext b/white halftone illustrations, also of style examples. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Pictorially-illustrated card wrapper lightly chipped and bumped. ".the complete guide to looking after your hair at home between salon visits." Contents include: Prelims., Intro., 14 instructive chapters, Glossary and Index. Book weight approx. 350g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Reprint.. Softcover. Very Good.

United States: Crescent Books, 1996. 175pp., colour and b/white photographic illustrations by Alan Briere, throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, white title there-on. Plain blue boards undamaged. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket very mildly edge-creased and surface scuffed only. " . . . gifted photographer Alan Briere takes readers to 17 of the most significant sites of the war, including Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Antietam, Shiloh, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg . . . The text by historian Harrison Hunt provides a framework for understanding the Civil War." Book weight approx. 1.23 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote.. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Boalsburg, PA16827, U.S.A.: Aron Publications, 1999. vi, + 124pp. Intext b/white halftone plates, line-drawn maps, and illustrations throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm, several bumps and creases. Illustrated limp wrapper lightly edgeworn only. A short inscription ('To H and E' . . . ), signed 'Gert', plus a vegetable-matter stain (probably a small piece of tobacco) on title-page, else textblock unmarked. 'The Halo of The Jungle' is the memoir of Werner David Aron (1898-1967) and his family, who left Germany in early 1939 and shortly after arrived in Ecuador in South America where they attempted to farm in the remote eastern region of the country for the next decade . . . Contents include: Prelims., Index of Photos and Illustrations. Book 1/ Dedication. Foreword. 8 Chapters. Book 2/ Dedication. Epitaph. Chapters 9-16. Author's Biography. Publisher's Note. Book weight approx. 200g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel. .… Read More

London: Hamlyn, 1997. 232pp., colour photographic illustrations throughout by Colin Bowling and Paul Forrester, b/white diagrams. Several foldout pages. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Gloss illustrated boards undamaged. Like-illustrated dustjacket mildly edgeworn. Contents include: Introduction, The Home Workshop, Tools, Power Tools, Basic Techniques, Fittings, Finishing, Joints and Jointmaking, Design and Drawing, Veneering, Woodturning, Woodcarving, Woods and Materials, Plans, Glossary, Index. Book weight approx. 1.6 KG. * Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First U.K. Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Ames, Iowa, U.S.A.: Iowa State University Press, 1963. 307pp., halftone plate frontispiece. Illustrated throughout: b/white halftone plates, line-drawings, and tables. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Pale green cloth boards lightly bumped on heel of backstrip. Original seller's stamp on ffep., acidic (browned) strips on pastedowns, otherwise leaves clean. No dustjacket. Published in the United States, this handbook, which includes practical hints, will be of value to the dairyman requiring information dealing with practical aspects of dairy cattle management. Contents include: 22 chapters, Index. Book weight approx. 600g.. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Sheffield, England: The Geographical Association, 2001. 368pp., colour photographic illustrations, diagrams, and figures, throughout, including many examples of pupil's work. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edgeworn only. "Rich in practical ideas, broad in examples, and inspiring in its commitment to improving the content and method of primary geography, the 'Handbook of Primary Geography' provides support and guidance for teachers who have not specialised in the subject, as well as those who have. It is also for headteachers with an overarching responsibility for the curriculum, for geography co-ordinators and for teachers in training . . . " Contents include: Introduction, 24 chapters over 6 'parts', Resources, Bibliography, Index. Book weight approx. 1.01 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote.. 3rd Impression. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo -… Read More

North Ryde, N.S.W., Australia: Angus and Robertson, 1988. 120pp., b/white illustrations intext. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper mildly surface scratched. From the rear panel: " . . . a starting point for people who are beginning to explore the possibilities of insect collecting. The guide is both comprehansive and easy to read, and covers everything the new collector will wish to know. There is an outline of the types of insects and a guide to identifying specimens, as well as descriptions of the equipment and methods used to collect insects. The book also provides an introduction to preserving and to rearing insects, for both preserved and live specimens give an insight into a fascinating miniature world . . . " Includes Index. Book weight approx. 310g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Australian Edition. Softcover. Very Good +.

Parkville, VIC, Australia: ATSE (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering), 2004. xiv, + 286pp., b/white thumbnail photographic images throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, reading crease there-on. Leaves clean. Gloss card wrapper minimally edgeworn and scuffed only. " . . . a ready reference, for use by the Fellows of the Academy, on all essential aspects of ATSE operations through calendar year 2004." Book weight approx. 700g. Size: 8vo (large). First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

San Francisco, CA., U.S.A.: Chronicle Books, 1982. 102pp., plus (vii), illustrated throughout: demonstrative b/white halftone plates, plus line-drawings by Susan Leitch. Book clean and square. Spine firm, but lightly chipped and bumped. Colour, pictorially-illustrated card wrapper slightly edgeworn, plus bumped and creased on lower foredge corner. Textblock bumped on foredge corners, else trivially flecked. Published in the U.S.A. for the domestic, North American market, none the less this instructional book would be helpful to a log-built home enthusiast in any location. Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, 17 chapters, Glossary, Index. Book weight approx. 325g. . First Edition. Softcover. Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1968. v, + 278pp., plus 1 x 8 page, b/white, photographically-illustrated section. Book clean, square. Spine firm, white title there-on. Plain blue boards undamaged. Small bookseller's label to front pastedown. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket price-clipped, mildly edgeworn and rubbed, some discolouration to spine. "At Michigan State Normal College Roger Arnett became a record-breaking champion as a track runner. Then, in 1931, on the way to a meet, Roger's car overturned in a snow-storm. When he regained consciousness he learned that the lower part of his body would be paralyzed forever . . . " Book weight approx. 545g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First U.K. Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Good.

Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Pitman Publishing , 1986. 288pp., intext, two-colour, instructional line-drawn illustrations throughout (Elaine Franks). Book clean and square. Spine firm, nominally bumped only. Photographic, colour-illustrated card wrapper lightly edgeworn, with a small area of re-laid laminate on lower foredge corner, a short surface scratch on rear wrap (text unaffected), else very good. Textblock unmarked. Montse Stanley has gathered together just about everything there is to know about handknitting techniques, acknowledging the extreme richness of the craft, and carefully explains the ins and outs so that the common pitfalls can be avoided . . . Contents include: Prelims., Introduction, How to Use this Book. Part 1/ Basics. 2/ Get Clicking. 3/ Final Touches. 4/ Pattern Instructions. 5/ Help!, more. Index. Book weight approx. 780g. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . First Thus.… Read More

Sydney, N.S.W., Australia: Hachette Australia, 2009. xi, + 387pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm, silver title there-on. Pink boards negligibly edge-rubbed. Tiny spot to upper textblock edge, else leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket very mildly edge-creased and indented. From the jacket flap: " . . . a behind the scenes, candid and authoritative account of the life and career of Edna Everage - superstar, swami, confidante and adviser to royalty, Hollywood (and Bollywood) stars, international political leaders, heads of state and various Popes . . . told by the man who was there from the very beginning - Barry Humphries." Book weight approx. 800g. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good.

Docklands, VIC, Australia: Geoff Slattery Publishing, 2007. 191pp., colour photographic illustrations throughout by Dean Cambray. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated, flapped card wrapper negligibly scuffed only. "This captivating book offers a window to the world of Melbourne's vibrant community of artisans and craftspeople who make things by hand . . . celebrates an extraordinary collection of talented people - milliners, fashion and textile designers, jewellers, toy makers, lamp-shade makers, furniture builders, musical instrument makers, ceramicists and glass artists . . . " Book weight approx. 520g.. Reprint. Softcover with Fold-in Flaps. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Sydney: Strand Publishing, 1998. xii, + 156pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, with just a hint of tanning to textblock edges. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly scuffed only. "In absorbing vignettes, lyrical prose and memorable images based on the life of Jesus, Geoff Bullock takes us on a journey of discovery into the extravagant grace of God - a grace so wonderful that it meets us when we're at our worst and continues to surround us in unconditional love." Contents include: Foreword by Adrian Plass, Acks., Preface, 13 chapters over four 'parts'. Book weight approx. 220g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: The Folio Society, 1998. xxv, + 254pp., b/white maps and battle diagrams, plus unpaginated (4 page) colour illustrated section. Map printed endpapers (The Western Mediterranean, 218 BC). Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Gilt image of Hannibal to front panel of very good+ red cloth boards. Leaves clean, crisp and unmarked. Red slipcase firm and square, with several small marks and scuffs. Contents include: Introduction. Acks. Chronology. Preface: Death in Exile. 30 chapters. Select Bibliography. Index. Item weight approx. 918g. (Customers outside Australia only - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote).. First Thus. Hardcover (In Slipcase). Very Good+. 4to - (approx. 25.25cm x 16.25cm).

London: John Blake Publishing, 2001. 270pp., plus 3 x 8 page, colour, photographically illustrated sections. B/white halftone author portrait illustration, plus b/white halftone subject illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, silver title there-on. Black boards undamaged. Leaves clean, slightest hint of tanning to edges. Illustrated dustjacket minimally worn and creased at edges. The sequel to 'Hard Bastards'. "Kate Kray's marriage to Ronnie Kray gave her a unique insight into a world of criminal activity and has helped her to gain access to some of Britain's most notorious gangsters . . . The men you are about to meet in these pages are hardcore. A hard core of hard bastards . . . " Contents include: Foreword, 24 'hard bastards', Conclusion. Book weight approx. 640g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition, Second Impression.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good.

Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia: Hale & Iremonger, 2000. 284pp. Unpaginated (14 page) colour, photographically-illustrated section, b/white illustrations intext, maps at rear. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Pictorially-illustrated card wrapper has several surface scratches to rear panel. "Augustus Charles Gregory, Australia's greatest explorer, left a powerful narrative of his 1855-6 expedition to northern Australia - but that was never enough for Kieran Kelly, Sydney stockbroker, who hero-worshipped Gregory from boyhood. This book tells how Kelly turned an extraordinary dream into hard, backbreaking reality, to take men and packhorses along the same dangerous and exciting trail that Gregory blazed 144 years before . . . " Contents include: Foreword: Janet Homes a Court. Acks. Introduction: In Search of the Inland Sea. 14 chapters. Conclusion: That Band of Brothers. Postscript. Notes. Bibliography. Glossary. Maps. Book weight approx. 560g. . First Edition.… Read More

Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005. xiv, + 210pp. Book clean and square. Vivid silver title over tight spine. Plain boards undamaged. Textblock unmarked. Illustrated dustjacket nominally edgeworn only. "'Hard Sell' exposes things about the American pharmaceutical industry you'd rather not know, and practices you wish weren't happening . . . " Contents include: Prelims., Acks. Prologue. 13 chapters. Epilogues. Book weight approx. 445g. . First Edition, First Impression. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Near Fine/Very Good +. 8vo - (approx. 22cm x 14.5cm).