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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ivy Books, 1991. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. "For the most detailed account we've seen of SEAL involvement in Vietnam check out SEALs." SOLDIER OF FORTUNE In January 1962, two Sea, Air, and Land Teams were formed. Commissioned to operate up to twenty miles inland in enemy territory, they would act as naval commandos whose functions were to gather intelligence, raid, ambush, capture prisoners, and create havoc in enemy territory. This book recounts the many daring missions that the SEALs undertook to serve their country. It was during the Vietnmam War years that their Special Warfare reputation was built, and the heroism of the few brave men detailed here shows why. 272 pages. 16 pages of photos. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine and some places on outside edges. Spine is creased..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1980. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First U.S. Edition. "In February 1941 British command surrendered to the Nazis. Churchill has been executed, the King is in the Tower and the SS are in Whitehall. For nine months Britain has been occupied - a blitzed, depressed and dingy country. However, it's 'business as usual' at a Scotland Yard run by the SS when Detective Inspector Archer is assigned to a routine murder .It begins as a simple murder. But soon the trail of clues - a charred corpse, a suave Berlin emissary, a secluded seaside resort - turns into a dangerously swaying tightrope of violence, betrayal, and danger as Archer - a man just trying to survive - is caught between the embittered patriotism of the underground and a Nazi maze of secrets and doom that threatens to cover all England in a final, fatal mist that glows like the heart of an atom! 375 pages. Some rubbing on top & bottom &… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1980. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. First U.S. Edition. "In February 1941 British command surrendered to the Nazis. Churchill has been executed, the King is in the Tower and the SS are in Whitehall. For nine months Britain has been occupied - a blitzed, depressed and dingy country. However, it's 'business as usual' at a Scotland Yard run by the SS when Detective Inspector Archer is assigned to a routine murder .It begins as a simple murder. But soon the trail of clues - a charred corpse, a suave Berlin emissary, a secluded seaside resort - turns into a dangerously swaying tightrope of violence, betrayal, and danger as Archer - a man just trying to survive - is caught between the embittered patriotism of the underground and a Nazi maze of secrets and doom that threatens to cover all England in a final, fatal mist that glows like the heart of an atom! 375 pages. Some rubbing on top & bottom &… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Harmony Books, 2001. Sacred Contracts is a brilliant synthesis of psychology, healing guidance, and spiritual insight. As a medical intuitive, Myss has found that people often don’t understand their purpose in life, which has led to a spiritual malaise of epidemic proportions. This metaphysical disease in turn leads to depression, anxiety, fatigue, and eventually physical illness. But our purpose-our individual Sacred Contract-is often difficult to apprehend. For this reason, Myss developed an enjoyable and ingenious process for deciphering your own Contract using a new theory of archetypes that builds on the works of Jung, Plato, and contemporary thinkers. She first recounts how the concept of Sacred Contracts took form in myths and other cultural traditions through the ages. She then examines the lives of the spiritual masters and prophets-Abraham, Jesus, the Buddha, and Muhammad-whose archetypal journeys illustrate the four stages of a Sacred Contract and provide clues… Read More

New York, NY: Dell Publishing Co. 1973. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Cousins by marriage, Roddy and Elinor are a well-matched, well-adjusted couple. Until Roddy falls in love and Elinor is charged with murder. What actually happened? With Belgian detective Hercule Poirot on the case, it isn't likely to remain a mystery for long. 224 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine and some places on outside edges. Prev. owners address label on Ffep..

London, United Kingdom: HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 1999. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author of this text, Tim Trevan, was a key British participant (1992-1995) in UNSCOM's investigation of Iraqi chemical and biological sites. In his narrative, he shows how UNSCOM dealt with Iraq's devious, despotic regime: the early frustrations encountered because of Iraq's lying and obstruction; the personal and professional qualities the inspectors had to develop; the techniques and technologies they employed; the personal difficulties and dangers of the job; and their ingenuity in tackling problems. The book also shows how the Commission maintained support in a divided UN Security Council long enough to achieve success, despite the ceaseless stream of international crises unleashed by Iraq to try and break the Commission. 448 pages. The copyright page is missing. Top left corner of front cover is rubbed..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1994. Mass Market Paperback. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. "Dramatic, graphic and wrenching.The reader is left to wonder--at the devastation of Carcaterra's youth, at his survival to adulthood, and at the grace that allowed him to craft this piercing memoir." THE WASHINGTON POST Lorenza Carcaterra grew up in Hell's Kitchen, New York in the 1950s and '60s in a confusing world of love and fear of his paradoxically violent and affectionate father. Then Lorenzo learned that his father had murdered his first wife. And he wondered how he could love his father again. Did he possess the same murderous fury; would he someday suddenly lash out at those he loved? As his father's physical abuse escalated, Lorenzo sought frantically for a safe place.a place where he could find hope and reconciliation and peace, where his father's terrible shadow no longer lingered. Now, decades later, Lorenzo has finally come to terms with the awful… Read More

Camden, Maine: International Marine, 1996. Hard Cover. Fine/Issued Without Dust Jacket. Fifth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Of all the improvements to a tired-looking boat, none will have a more dramatic impact than refinishing. And few boat tasks are easier. This is a combination forged in Valhalla, which makes it surprising that Sailboat Refinishing is the first basic book on the subject. Author Don Casey focuses on the hulls, decks, cabins, spars, and wood trim of fiberglass boats. Painting, varnishing, repairing gelcoat, and applying hull graphics are all covered with step-by-step illustrated instructions. 141 pages. One tiny rubbed spot on front edge of spine..

Camden, Maine: International Marine, 1988. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. B&W Photographs and Illustrations. A former officer of Marines, who has logged much time aboard vessels ranging from aircraft carriers to destroyers to amphibious landing craft, presents a no-frills nautical dictionary written for the modern sailing lifestyle. 108 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1992. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0385468474. Sam Walton tells his extraordinary story, sharing and revealing a perspective on the elements of his success. He parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. It includes his philosophy of life and practical business advice. "Every youngster should stud y the actions of Sam Walton, from the time he was a youngster to the time he passes away. It will inspire them." Bob Hope. "Every person who dreams of building a great business must read this book. " Ross Perot 269 pages. Bottom of spine is bumped. Dust jacket top & bottom of spine and front cover top edge are slightly bumped. Top edge of front cover inside flap has a 1/4" x 1/8" tear still intact..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1992. Hard Cover. As New/Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0385468474. Sam Walton tells his extraordinary story, sharing and revealing a perspective on the elements of his success. He par layed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. It includes his philosophy of life and practical business advice. "Every youngster should stu d y the actions of Sam Walton, from the time he was a youngster to the time he passes away. It will inspire them." Bob Hope. "Every person who dreams of building a great business must read this book. " R oss Perot.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Playboy Press Paperbacks, 1980. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ISBN:0872166317. At the crossroads of the world, where east meets west, stands the fabled city Samarkand. But the city is u nder siege by a million Mongol barbarians led by the crazed khan, Kabul. When Samarkand finally falls in flames and blood, only a handful of survivors - including the Princess Sharon - escapes to the hills, where Kazir tribesmen wait. Instead of helping the princess regain her throne, the Kazirs have other plans. Once the rulers of Samarkand centuries ago, their seers have prophesied the Kazirs w i ll rule again, with chieftain Tariq as king. But Sharon will be there when Tariq meets in Kabul in that final battle of kings. She will be leading the assault, as the Kazir's most powerful and fear s om e witch. Interiors - pages/inside of covers browned from age. The spine has 2 creases down it. The top & bottom of the spine,… Read More

Champaign, IL, U.S.A.: Sports Publishing, 1998. Trade Paperback. Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Sammy Sosa: Clearing the Vines is a biography on one of baseball's most popular and prolific home run hitters. Sammy Sosa: Clearing the Vines cover Sosa's career from his childhood in the Dominican Republic through the record-setting 1998 season. Sosa helped put the spotlight back on major league baseball in the summer of `98. His record setting season made him a media magnet and his charm has made him a celebrity. Clearing the Vines is a paperback biography that takes sports fans from the Dominican streets where Sosa grew up, to his days in Wrigley Field where he has developed into a national hero. Sammy Sosa: Clearing the Vines is authored by Chicago Cubs beat writer George Castle. Castle, who lives five miles northwest of Wrigley Field in Chicago and hung out in the right field, bleachers, is the host of the nationally syndicated baseball radio show "Diamond… Read More

Columbus, OH: Weekly Reader Books, 1959. Hard Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Weekly Reader Book Club Edition Later printing. Library of Congress Catalog number 59-5316. Copyright year 1959. No other date listed. Non glossy cove r usually means older book. Sixty Four pages of cute cute cute illustrations by the author. Sammy the Seal convinces the zoo keeper to let him out of the zoo and see what its like to live on the outs i de. Sammy goes to town and eventually goes to school and learns to read and write. In the end he is happy to be back home in the Zoo. Top & bottom of spine slightly rubbed. On the blue back cover o n t he 4 corners you can see very light rubbing to the blue tips..

Harper & Row. Hard Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Weekly Reader Book Club Edition. Library of Congress Catalog number 59-5316. Copyright year 1959. No other date listed. Sixty Four pages of cute cute cute illustrations by the author. Sammy the Seal convinces the zoo keeper to let him out of the zoo and see what its like to live on the outside. Sammy goes to town and eventually goes to school and l earns to read and write. In the end he is happy to be back home in the Zoo. Excellent condition. Top of spine very very slightly bumped. On the blue back cover on the 4 corners you can see very light rubbing to the blue tips..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1992. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. First Edition, 2nd Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhellion, the legendary jewel of magic. With it, he frees Queen Ehalana from the crystalline cocoon that preserves her life, but Bhellion carries dangers of its own. And now Sparkhawk is being stalked by a dark lurking menace that is only the beginning of his troubles. With the aid of four knights, Sparhawk must thwart Ehlana's poisoner, the Primate Annias, in order to restore Queen Ehlana to her throne. 467 pages..

New York, NY: Dell Publishing Co. 1967. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Slashing his way across the teeming, violent world of the 13th century, Pietro di Donati carved out his destiny with the fury of a man possessed - by God or Satan, none knew which. He was a man born to battle who mocked at death, a man for whom no danger was too great if it brought him nearer the power he craved or the women he lusted for.400 pages. Some rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges. Spine and spine edge is creased. Some discoloration of the white background of the cover around the spine and outside edges..

New York, NY: Cardinal Edition of Pocket Books, 1962. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. C-420. Paperback original. Collectible Paperback. "This heartening novel about the conflict of Christianity and atheism in Red China has been made into an unforgettable motion picture starrring William Holden, Clifton Webb, and France Nuyen-a 20th Century Fox Production filmed in Cinemascope." Cover illustrated with movie stills. 152 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges. 1/8" crease on front cover across both outside corner tips and a 1/4" crease near bottom edge. Some 1/2" long smudges on rear cover..

Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 1989. In this book Bob Larson discusses the forces that are influencing America's youth to sell their souls to Satan--ghoulish games, horror films, black metal music, and drugs, as well as the occult enticements in our culture. Larson gives specific ways parents and counselors can combat these forces in the lives of teenagers. Includes bibliographical references and index. 223 pages. Top & bottom of spine slightly rubbed.. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Berkley Publishing Group, 1983. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Most men called it the Devil Planet. Only David Falkayn saw it as a world where he could make the greatest fortune of his career - if an entire alien armada could be kept at bay! In his magnifecent Future History of mankind's second great age, Poul Anderson has conjured up a universe too immense for even the human race to despoil. Across this grand expanse of space roams the Polesotechnic League, a band of merchant princes from every inhabited planet, in search of adventure and riches beyond the wildest dreams of our earthbound time! 220 pages. Prev. owners small sticker on inside of front cover. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges. Spine has a 1/2" crease on it. Front cover top edge is bumped along edge 1/2". A 1/4" white spot on rear cover bottom left corner..