New York: Vintage Books, 1992. First edition. Paperback. 5 x 8, 256 pgs. A thrilling, touching, and densely instructive book, Shooting the Boh is also a frank self-portrait of a woman facing her most corrosive fears--and triumphing over them--with fortitude and unflagging wit. More
Chicago: Clarkson Publishing, 1950. Hardcover. 5 x 7 1/2, 1278 pgs. A collection of complete short stories and essays chosen from the literatures of all periods and countries written by standard authors. A neat old book, though undated...looks like the 1920s. More
New York: Random House, 1993. First edition. Hardcover. 5 x 10, 335 pgs. Part biography, part memoir and part critical study, this is a work which attempts to come to terms with Henry Miller and his work--often dismissed because of charges of misogyny and titillation. More
New York: Time-Life Books, 2001. Paperback. 9 x 11, 192 pgs, b&w historical photos. The stories of those who fought "the good war." Their voices reveal an indomitable spirit and a peculiarly American optimism. More
Gwinn, MI: Avery Color Studios, 2005. First edition. Paperback. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 202 pgs, b&w photos. Describes accidents and disasters which ships of 400-feet in length and larger have been involved. More
Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1959. Second edition. Hardcover. 6 x 9, 607 pgs, index, lots of red underlining. Contents: preface, 5 parts, 23 chapters, maps and charts, and an index. 5 parts: one - China; two - Japan; three - India; four - Pakistan; five - Indonesia. Includes suggested..... More
New York: Random House, 2005. Hardcover. 6 x 9, 421 pgs, index. The author shows how American imperialism abd the Global War on Terror are implemented on the ground, mission by mission, in the most exotic landscapes around the world. An unforgettable insider's account not only of our current involvement..... More
New York: Barnes & Noble, 2007. Second edition. Hardcover. 8 x 10 1/2, 224 pgs, index, b&w historical photos. A candid and revealing history of the secret services of the Soviet Union. Analyzes the development of the secret services from the Cheka through to the KGB and their role in..... More
New York: Harper & Bros. 1955. First edition. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 237 pgs, b&w photos. The complete stories of more than thirty Antarctic explorations from thirteen countries, each a true adventure story of the courage, heroism and fortitude of exceptional men. Ex-library with usual markings. More
New York: Hastings House, 1961. Hardcover. 8 x 11, 240 pgs, index, b&w photos. The greatness of the wines of Jerez, the fabled beauty of the women and the nobility of the toro bravo are basic elements of Spain and have deeply influenced all other facets of Hispanic life and..... More
Lanham, MD: Diamond Communications, 2002. First edition. Hardcover. 6 x 9, 183 pgs, index, section of b&w photos. Edward Moose Krause spent nearly sixty years as a student-athlete, coach, athletic director, and de facto ambassador to the Notre Dame's legions of fans around the world. From an All-American career as..... More
New York: Oxford University Press, 1982. First, thus. Paperback. 5 1/2 x 8, 404 pgs, index, bibliography. Here is the first full scale discussion on the impact of WWI on American society using the record of America's experience in the Great War as a prism through which to view early..... More
New York: McGraw-Hill, 1964. Book Club. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 433 pgs. Main character of this book was inspired by the life of Hiram Bingham, discover of Machu Picchu. More
New York: Farrar, Straus & Cudahy, 1959. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8, 224 pgs. This book is the gay, romantic and thrilling story of a serious young man, unreceptive to feminine wiles and hampered by slender means, who is suddenly and surprisingly transformed into a daring rover, an amateur detective..... More
New York: Arbor House, 1987. Hardcover. 6 x 9, 239 pgs, b&w photos. Kiner's autobiography of his years as a player with the Pirates and his air time with the Mets. Signed by the author. More
Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1998. Hardcover. 9 1/2 x 8, 48 pgs, color art throughout. Kincade art interspersed with selections of classic literature, poetry, and insightful quotes. More
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003. Third printing. Hardcover. 6 x 9, 258 pgs, index, bibliography, notes, section of b&w photos. Operation Ajax, as the plot was code-named, reshaped the history of Iran, the Middle East, and the world. It restored Mohammad Reza Shah to the Peacock Throne..... More
New York: The Sun Dial Press, 1940. Reprint. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8, 375 pgs, index. Authorized Edition containing over 150 of Kipling's greatest and best loved poems. More
Cleveland: World Syndicate Publishing. Hardcover. 4 1/2 x 7, pages unnumbered. Contents include: Wee Willie Winkie, Baa Baa, Black Sheep, His Majesty the King, The Drums of the Fore and Aft, Namgay Doola, Moti Guj- Mutineer, A Conference of the Powers, and The Head of the District. More
Ontario, Canada: Pagurian Press Ltd., 1975. Hardcover. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2, 189 pgs, b&w photos. A complete guide to camping in North America. More
New York: Harper & Bros. 1938. First edition. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8, 273 pgs. The Flying Yorkshireman" by Knight; "Snow in Summer" by Hull; "Seaon of Celebration" by Maltz; "Turnip's Blood" by Maddux; "The Song the Summer Evening Sings" by Kapstein; with a note by Whit Burnett and Martha..... More
Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1996. Second edition. Paperback. 7 1/2 x 9, 176 pgs, index, b&w photos. From the early R32 model of 1923 to the present R1100R new Boxer, MBW motorcycles have a long history of solid German engineering. More
New York: Doubleday, 1997. Second edition. Paperback. 5 x 8, 186 pgs. Stirring, vivid writing about one of the most compelling and dangerous of all human pursuits. More
New York: Random House, 1999. Reprint. Paperback. 5 x 8, 333 pgs, b&w illustrations. Krakauer's account of his ill-fated journey to the summit of Mt. Evertst in 1996. More
Tempe, AZ: Pinyon Publishing, 1996. Second edition. Paperback. 6 x 9, 160 pgs, maps, b&w photos. Offers the weekend trekker a variety of fifty choices of hikes in central Arizona within a few hours of Phoenix. There's something for everyone, from novice to expert, at any time of the year..... More