Gift Books

21st CENTURY DOG: A Visionary Compendium
edited by Michael J. Rosen. Adorable and fun color (mostly) & B&W comic illustrations. Condition: NEW 2000 Stewart, Tabori & Chang hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: How will dogs fulfill their evolutionary potential in the next thousand years? What place will humans hold in the new Dogdom? How will we adjust to the new Dogmocracy? Rosen posed these questions and others to more than sixty articulate, accomplished and opinionated writers and artists, whose sometimes surprising and always inspired answers appear in this book. Very funny! Very smart! Perfect gift for dog lovers. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
$ 3.00 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

APHRODISIACS & LOVE MAGIC: The Mystic Lure of Love Charms
by Pamela Allardice. Condition: NEW 1999 Prism (UK) Trade Paperback, reprint. Tiny edge wear. Content: OK, this is not really a "magic" book (as in "wicca magic") but is truly a discussion of aphrodisiacs - history and use. Even in our modern scientific world most people retain at least a trace of wistful belief in love magic. Pamela Allardice looks at traditional love lore: omens to observe games to play potions to prepare magic that shows itself in a dozen different ways. Here are symbolic flowers for the bridal chamber, delightful secrets for making the one you love love you-everything you could desire for putting the romance back into your love life. [1 copy left]
$ 2.94 + $ 2.94 shipping. .

THE BABY BOOK
by Mary Engelbreit. Beautiful color art. Condition: NEW 1992 Andrews & McMeel small hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket if you wish), 7th printing. Content: New baby, new parent, newfound feelings of gentle wonder. Loving art and heartfelt words make The Baby's Book a memento to treasure.
$ 2.89 + $ 2.94 shipping.

BETTY'S BOOK OF LAUNDRY SECRETS
by Betty Faust and Maria Rodale. Blue & white illustrations and charts illustrate. Condition: NEW 2001 St. Martin's Press - Rodale sosft cover, first printing. Tiny edge wear. Content: Betty is a lifesaver when it comes to laundry. She believes that simple products, such as a bar of Ivory soap and a scrub brush, and low-tech approaches, such as soaking a stain before you wash, are the secrets to getting clothes clean and keep them looking new. Betty's old-fashioned methods and six decades of washing experience make for a fun modern-day laundry room manual. Reviewer: colors, you don't know nothin'! This book is a must have for anyone who wants clean clothes. The tips are helpful, easy to apply and fun. Every college student should have a copy. Who thought laundry could be so much fun?" Questions welcome. [1 copy left]
$ 6.29 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

BRIAN FROUD'S Primrose Faery Note Cards
by Brian Froud. Color art by Brian Froud. Condition: NEW 2005 World of Froud Tree-Free Greetings collectible tin and cards. Content: Collectable Note Card Sets in a Decorative Tin with a Picture Frame Lid that holds any standard 4x6 Photo. Acrylic window pocket holds and protects the image. 12 Cards and Envelopes of one design. The cards measure 4 x 6 inches. The inside of the cards are shadow images of the outside design that will add interest and enhance your message. Metal Tin measures 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches. Hey, it's Brian Froud (The Dark Crystal) - how can you go wrong? Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.69 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

BUTTERFLIES: The new compact study guide and identifier
by Ken Preston-Mafham. Beautiful color photos by the Preston-Mafham family. Condition: NEW 1999-2000 Chartwell hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. Content: The stunning color photos are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the buttrflies as well as where to find them in their natural habitats. Excellent! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.19 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

BUTTERFLIES OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY
by Roland H. Wauer. Beautiful color photos by the Author. Condition: NEW 2004 JOhnson Books (one of the best of the small publishing houses) Trade Paperback, first printing. Tiny edge wear. Content: Reviewer: "This is a full-color field guide to butterflies in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Beautiful, full-color photographs on every page display individual species in all their grace and majesty. The text lists straightforward information on when and where each species can be found, how to distinguish it from similar species, its wingspan, and much more. Appendices, a butterfly checklist, and an index round out this slightly-larger than pocket size guide, which is a "must-have" for butterfly sightseers and breathtaking to page through for anyone with a keen interest in these ephermal and delicate insects." "Here is a great book on an area rich in butterfly species and uniqueness. Over 400 color photographs display 300 species of butterflies from the southern border of Texas. All butterflies of the area - common, vagrant, and accidental - are covered in this guide. There is one species per page and most are illustrated with 2-3 photos. The more distinctive or rarer butterflies often have only one photo. All the photos are in color and do a good job of showing the field marks." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.39 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

CAT CHRONICLES: One cat. . nine adventurous lives. . . Each lived in a different time and place
by Tom Howard. Adorable color illustrations by Alan Baker. Condition: UNREAD 1993 Running Press hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Tiny edge wear to DJ edges. Content: The nine lives are: The Architect's Cat (Ancient Egypt); Monk's Cat (12th century europe); Witch's Cat (16th century); Carpet-maker's Cat (Turkey); Beckoning Cat (Edo Japan); Thief's Cat (London and Australia); Artist's Cat (19th century Paris); Movie Cat (Brooklyn vaudeville); Literary Cat (present day). Clever and well executed text. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.00 + $ 3.19 media shipping. .

CATMAS CAROLS
by Laurie Loughlin. Adorable, fun color drawings by Msry Ross. Condition: NEW 1993 Chronicle small hardcover (pictorial boards - 5.8 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches ) & DJ (in mylar jacket if I can find one small enough), second printing. Content: A one-of-a-kind collection of your favorite Christmas carols written from a cat's point of view. Discover what Christmas really means: wrecked halls, clawed couches, and visions of muzzles for the neighbors' dogs. Lyrics are precisely synchronized with the tunes of their conventional counterparts. Examples: Oh, come all ye furful, Hungry and well-rested, Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to The master bedroom. Come and behold them Snoring loudly 'neath the sheets, For now it's time to wake them, For now it's time to wake them, For now it's time to wake them On this Christmas morn. Meow, choirs of felines, Meow in expectation. Meow till you get your Mom and Dad out of bed. Glory to food In the cat dish Oh, come let us enjoy it. Oh, come let us enjoy it. Oh, come let us enjoy it, Breakfast at last! Too cute!! Questions welcome. 1 copy available]
$ 1.29 + $ 2.50 first class shipping.

THE CELTIC BOOK OF SEASONAL MEDITATIONS:
Celebrate the Traditions of the Ancient Celts
by Claire Hamilton. Celtic knot cover art by Kathryn Sky-Peck. B&W celtic know watrmarks interior illus. Condition: NEW 2003 Red Wheel/Weiser small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: The idea of this book is to provide the reader with points of meditation and inspiration based on the seasons of the year and Celtic sources. The book is pocket sized, making it easy to take along. And the meditation pieces mostly cover one page, sometimes two at most. This allows for brief meditations if the time is limited, say at lunch time or early morning. The mediations are mostly derived from myths and legends of the Celtic people. Some of the material may have a lead-in to the meditative passages. Shapeshifting, for example, is basically outlined, and then a poem on shapeshifting is offered for meditation. The meditations are grouped according to their content, focusing on the four seasons. As the Celts were very seasonally focused in their practices, the material presented is well placed for the associations. Each section is introduced with some background, a basic overview of the holidays associated with the season, and some facts that explain why some material is included in the section. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CHARMING: The Magic of Charm Jewelry
by Deborah Alun-Jones and John Ayton. Beautiful color illustrations along with photos of celebrities from Bacall to Jolie wearing various types of charms. Condition: NEW 2003 Red Wheel/Weiser small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: Since time immemorial charms have been worn as symbols of the eternal themes of love, luck, and protection. Whether in the form of Ancient Egyptian scarabs or Chinese tortoises, talismans against the Evil Eye or heart-shaped lockets, horseshoe pendants on necklaces or miniature coins dangling from gold chains, charms exude a kind of magic. Figures from the worlds of Hollywood, royalty, and fashion have long been seduced by the appeal of charms. Lauren Bacall, Grace Kelly, the Duchess of Windsor, and Coco Chanel were all devoted to them, and Marlene Dietrich never traveled without hers. Today glamorous celebrities and style icons can be seen wearing these unique personal mementos. We in the twenty-first century have rediscovered the timeless allure of charm jewelry, whether in the shape of shamrocks or stars, whether made from cowrie shells or precious stones. This book, containing a host of memorable anecdotes and historical facts, together with a hundred color illustrations, is the perfect celebration of the charm of charms. 111 illustrations, 106 in color. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.50 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

THE COMPLETE PETROSEXUAL; A handbook of style for the modern dog
by Sterling Sugar Magnolia ("Shug") as told to Nola Thacker. Adorable color photos of Shug and her friends. Condition NEW 2005 Stuart, Tabori & Chang soft cover (112 pages), first printing. Content: A tongue-in-jowl guide to putting your best paw forward. It's about style, it's about grace . . . it's about how to handle the human race. You may have heard of the metrosexual, the modern urban male for whom appearance and lifestyle are paramount. Now meet the petrosexual-the canine with the chic leather collar, the Corbu dog bed, and the right moves to control his human owner. For ordinary dogs who haven't yet achieved this extraordinary status, Petrosexual is the ultimate guide to becoming a furry fashionista. Sterling Sugar Magnolia, the sassy pup who narrates the book, offers highly opinionated views on everything from personal hygiene to commitment issues, from holiday garb ("Seasonal frou-frou will never be in fashion.") to human food ("Too divine. Too easy to overindulge."). Collars vs. harnesses? "Harnesses can make one look quite pudgy, if one is not careful." Where to sleep? "Do not, under any circumstances, allow your human to think it is okay for you to sleep on the floor." Filled with dire warnings about "fashion faux paws," hilarious "do and don't" photographs, and hundreds of tips for mutts who are panting for a fashion and lifestyle makeover, this exceptionally clever and colorful advice book is the perfect gift for the dog-and dog owner-who aspires to absolute fabulousness. Absolutely adorable and fun, too! [1 copy available]
$ 2.50 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

COOL IRISH NAMES FOR BABIES
by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz. B&W decorations. Condition NEW 2009 St. Martin's soft cover, first printing. Slight lift to front cover fore edge. Inerior perfect. Content: Every possible Irish (and Celtic) names and what they mean and how to pronounce them. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CONCERNING CATS: My Own and Some Others
by Helen M. Winslow. B&W era photos & drawings. Condition UNREAD 1996 Lowe & B. Hould small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), reprint. Has a book plate loose end page as if it had been planned as a gift and never given. Content: Reviewer: "A pretty little book written by a society lady at the turn of the century (1900), celebrating her cats and "Other People's Cats, Some Historic Cats, Cats in England, Cat Clubs and Cat Shows, High-Bred Cats in America, Cats in Poetry, Cat Artists, Cat Hospitals and Refuges, The Origins of Cats, Varieties of Cats, and Cat Language(from the table of contents). All [written] in the elegant mannerly prose of the 1800s. Charming." [1 copy available]
$ 3.50 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

A COUNTRY SAMPLER OF SIMPLE BLESSINGS: A collection of homespun stories and paintings celebrating the everyday moments of life
by Ellen Stouffer with Peg Carmack Short. Written by Short. Wonderful "Americana" color illustrations by Stouffer. Condition UNREAD 2001 Tyndale large hardcover (pictorial boards) and DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Light edge wear to DJ top edge. Content: Do you long for rest and peace? For even a short break in the midst of your busy day? Then put up your feet, drink some tea, and travel into Ellen Stouffer’s countryside, where gardens bloom with snowdrops in March and asters in October. Where friends gather to share good food and easy conversation. Where beautiful paintings of pastoral landscapes and colorful gardens hearken back to a simpler time--a time of quiet contentment. As you enjoy these inspirational stories, paired with lovely art that will stir your soul, you’ll be reminded of the things in life that really matter--faith, love, peace, the joy of home, family, and friends--and the many blessings we all enjoy every day. [1 copy available]
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THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY (Unabridged)
by Ambrose Bierce. Condition: UNREAD 1993 Dover Trade paperback, no printing given. Content: Satiric lexicon by Ambrose Bierce, first compiled as The Cynic's Word Book in 1906 and reissued under the author's preferred title five years later. The barbed definitions that Bierce began publishing in the Wasp, a weekly journal he edited in San Francisco from 1881 to 1886, brought this 19th-century stock form to a new level of artistry. Employing a terse, aphoristic style, Bierce lampooned social, professional, and religious convention, as in his definitions for bore--"A person who talks when you wish him to listen"; architect--"One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money"; and saint--"A dead sinner revised and edited." Many of the entries include "authenticating" citations from spurious scholarly sources. Enjoyable! [1 copy available]
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DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND
by Sue Heady. Beautiful color photos of some of the most interesting and expensive diamond creations ever. Condition UNREAD 1999 Chartwell slim hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), assumed first printing. Tiny edgewear top DJ edge. Content: This book peers into the vaults of Christie's, one of the world's major auctio houses, to present some of the finest, most illustrious, and, of course, valuable jewelry ever to have come under the hammer at auction. Nice section on the colored diamonds - red (the most rare of all), yellow, pink (my favorite), and yellow. If you are deciding how to spend your lottery winnings, this is the book for you. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.39 + $ 3.09 media shipping. Priority shipping available.

THE GARDENS OF THOMAS KINKADE
text by various authors and beautiful color illustrations by Kinkade. Condition: NEW 1998 Media Arts small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. Content: This book invites you into some of the most beautiful and inspiring images fromt he collection of Thomas Kinkade. It takes you on a journey through his world of gardens and nature. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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GIFTS FOR YOUR DOGS: Over 30 Terr-ific Homemade Presents Your Dog Will Drool Over
by John Hutchinson. Color how-to drawings by Hutchinson and color illustrations by Roger Fereday. Condition: NEW 1996 Reader's Digest hardcover (pictorial boards -no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: This book provides instructions on how to make a variety of dog gifts and accessories, from stenciled grooming brushes and springtime raincoats to cuddly puppy-proof teddy bears and personalized hot water bottles. Absolutely adorable! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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GOLDEN RETRIEVERS: A Book of Postcards
color photography by Mark Raycroft. Condition: NEW 1999 BrownTrout Publishers postcard book, perfect and just too cute. Content: 21 color postcards of Goldens of all sizes and in all kinds of settings - a Golden pup in a field of flowers - who could resist? A great gift for the Golden owner or lover in your life. Questions welcome. [2 copies availaable]
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THE GOOD LUCK BOOK: An A-to-Z Guide to Charms and Symbols
by Bill Harris. B&W drawings illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1996 Grammercy hardcover (pictorial boards), third printing. Content: Good luck charms and symbols are more popular than ever, whether for health, happiness, money, protection, or good luck. Here is a comprehensive alphabetical listing of those age-old charms, as well as the history and superstitions surrounding them. Black-and-white drawings help identify symbols related to precious stones, religious saints, animals, and even food. Questions welcome. [1 copy availaable]
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HANUKCATS And Other Traditional Jewish Songs for Cats
by Laurie Loughlin. Adorable, fun color darawings by Mary Ross. Condition: NEW 1995 Chronicle Books small hardcover (pictorial boards - 5.9 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches) and DJ (in mylar jacket if I can find one small enough), second printing. Content: Traditional Jewish holidays will never be the same when these songs are sung, with the help of cats expressing their innermost desires, such as food, naps, petting, and more food, in twenty parodies such as "Have a Burrito" ("Hava Nagila"). Too cute! Questions welcome. [1 copy availaable]
$ 1.49 + $ 2.50 first class shipping.

HAZARDOUS HISTORY
by English Heritage. Cover art by Rowan Barnes-Murphy. Condition: NEW 2006 English Heritage (UK) small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: Life today has its problems, but it wasn't so long ago that everyday life in the home, let alone going out to public spaces, was fraught with danger. Put a foot wrong and you could be in deep trouble. Walking down a medieval street ran the risk of being doused from above in someone else's slops, or being crushed in a game of mob football in which several hundred took part. Hygiene as we know it was non-existent. The meting out of law and order leant a brutal and terrible meaning to the concept of rough justice. As late as 1819 people could be hanged in Britain for such minor transgressions as cutting down a tree in any avenue, garden or plantation, impersonating a Chelsea pensioner, or for damaging Westminster Bridge. Disease was an ever-present menace in Victorian streets, especially in overcrowded areas. Set against this backcloth, history was hazardous indeed, as this absorbing and gruesomely detailed book reveals. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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HOPI: Following the Path of Peace (Native American Wisdom Series)
introduction by Terry Wilson. Wonderful color and B&W photos and drawings. Condition: NEW 1994 Chronicle Books small hardcover [6.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 (64 pages)] and DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: This exquisitely illustrated and authoritative volume presents a concise account of the history of the Hopi people, including the legends, customs, and ceremonies that form the Hopi "Road of Life," in an illuminating introduction to one of the most intriguing and influential of Native American cultures. Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
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LAKOTA: Seeking the Great Spirit (Native American Wisdom series)
introduction by Terry Wilson. Wonderful color and B&W photos and drawings. Condition: NEW 1994 Chronicle Books small hardcover [6.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 (64 pages)] and DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Before the Euro-Americans nearly destroyed the Lakota's basic way of life at the end of the nineteenth century, they were the great masters of the North American plains and prairies, feared and respected by other tribes from the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains. Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
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LIFE IS JUST A CHAIR OF BOWLIES
illustrated by Mary Engelbreit. Text by various authors. Condition: NEW 1992 edition Andrews & McMeel small hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ, 17th printing. Content: llustrations with selected quotes and rhyming text offer advice on life. Adorable, as always.
$ 1.50 + $ 2.94 media shipping.

THE LITTLE BOOK OF REVENGE: An Anthology of Just Deserts
compiled by Michelle Lovric. B&W illustrations. Condition: NEW 2004 Advanced Marketing (UK) small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: Delightful book of sweet revenge, including incidents and anecdotes from around the world and over the centuries. Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
$ 3.59 + $ 2.94 media shipping.

LOVESPELLS: An Authentic Collection of Victorian Spells
by Claire Nahmad. Beautiful color illustrations by Juliette Pearce. Condition: UNREAD 1993 Running Press small hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Light shelfwear. Content: From handwritten notebooks and journals belonging to her great-grandmother, a Victorian white witch, Nahmad has gathered a unique collection of romantic spells - all of them authentic and some extremely ancient. Published here for the first time in their original form. Heavy on Celtic lore. Each spell or group of spells is accompanied by beautiful color illustrtions. A neat gift item.
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MARY ENGELBREIT: CRAFTS TO DECORATE YOUR HOME
by Mary Engelbreit. Carol Dahlstrom Editor. Condition: NEW 1999 Meredith Press large hardcover over sprital binding (pictorial boards), first printing. Content: Fans of the cheerful and charming Mary Engelbreit look can now bedeck all sorts of home accessories with her delightfully colorful ideas. Engelbreit's instantly recognizable retro-1930s-style illustrations grace the chapter openers, and her hallmark motifs--checkerboard stripes, cherries, stylized flowers, teapots--are in evidence, but the dozens of projects are nicely generic enough that crafters' own versions will shine with whimsy and not look like mere Engelbreit wannabes. Pull up a multihued barstool to a sunny table set with button-flower place mats; create brightly festooned lampshades, pillow shams, beribboned tassels, and painted vases to enliven any room; perk up your windows with playfully embellished shutters, pegboard-shelf curtain toppers, and etched-bottle tiebacks; or bring your creativity outdoors with ornamental birdhouses, vivid citronella candleholders, and a clever bubbling fountain made of colorfully painted flowerpots. Each of the imaginative projects is shown in three color-scheme variants so you can chose the palette that best fits your style, since, as Mary says, "We should surround ourselves with our favorite things," which are often the special things we've made ourselves. Questions encouraged. [1 copy available]
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MARY ENGELBREIT'S AUTUMN Craft Book
written by Charlotte Lyons, color artwork by Mary Engelbreit, color photos by Barbara Elliott Martin. Condition: NEW 1996 Andrews & McNeel small hardcover & DJ, 6th printing. Beautiful artwork. Content: Celebrated illustrator Mary Engelbreit has again teamed up with nationally recognized photographer Martin and popular craft designer Charlotte Lyons to produce these wonderful new resources for crafts, recipes, and decorating ideas that capture the spirit of the changing seasons. In these treasured tomes, Mary Engelbreit makes the seasons come alive and offers a unique and thoughtful perspective on making life classy and comfy. Move over, Martha Stewart!
$ 1.49 + $ 2.94 media shipping.

MARY ENGELBREIT'S THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS JOURNAL
color artwork by Mary Engelbreit,. Condition: NEW 2009 Pooch & Sweetheart wire bound journal - still shrink wrapped, so I can't tell you much about it. Content: Wire-bound journal for the holidays - 80 Ruled Sheets; Measures 5-1/8" x 7"; 9 ounces. Not "year-dated."
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MARY ENGELBREIT'S WINTER Craft Book
written by Charlotte Lyons, color artwork by Mary Engelbreit, color photos by Barbara Elliott Martin. Condition: NEW 1996 Andrews & McNeel small hardcover & DJ, first edition, first printing. Beautiful artwork. Has been opened on the shelf - not quite as crisp as I would like, but still excellent. Content: Celebrated illustrator Mary Engelbreit has again teamed up with nationally recognized photographer Martin and popular craft designer Charlotte Lyons to produce these wonderful new resources for crafts, recipes, and decorating ideas that capture the spirit of the changing seasons. In these treasured tomes, Mary Engelbreit makes the seasons come alive and offers a unique and thoughtful perspective on making life classy and comfy. Christmas crafts are included in the Winter edition. Move over, Martha Stewart! [2 copies available.]
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MICHELANGELO
by Hugo Chapman. Reproductions of Michelangelo's sepia-tone drawings. Condition: NEW 2006 Yale University Press small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. Content: Michelangelo (1475–1564) is a giant in the history of art. The versatility of his artistic skill was extraordinarily wide: apart from being a sculptor, painter, and draftsman, he was also an architect and a poet. In all of his works, it is the beauty, perfection, and virtuosity of execution that continues to inspire and endure. Central to all of Michelangelo’s artistic endeavors were his drawings, in which his creative ideas originated, evolved, and were perfected. This handsome book takes a fascinating tour of the artist’s drawings by looking at highlights––ranging from unfinished sketches to delicate, refined studies––all of which are located in the exceptional collection of the British Museum. Included are studies of some of Michelangelo’s most famous works such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the Last Judgement. With an introductory essay on the artist’s life and key works, and beautiful color reproductions of the drawings, this book provides an indispensable foundation for understanding Michelangelo’s art, his creative genius, and his unparalleled gift as a draftsman. [1 copy available.]
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THE MISFITS
by Jon Rosen. Color illustrations by the Author. Foreword by Drew Barrymore. Condition: NEW 2004 Bloomsbury small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket if I can find one small enough), first edition, first printing. Content: In a desperate attempt to introduce some spirituality into her life, Veronica sculpts her hair into the shape of a cathedral. Sabrina insists she wasn't "talking to herself," merely addressing the tiny conductor on top of her head. Gladys pauses during her window shopping to remember who she is. Armand hopes his hand-fashioned periscope will help him look beyond the troubled waters of his life. These amusing, pathetic, ridiculous, and, at times, disturbingly lovable characters, illustrated in brilliant color and captioned tellingly by Rosen, make up an almanac of the extremes of the human condition. The Misfits is the perfect gift for anyone who's downtrodden, sees the slightly darker side of life, or just needs to be taken down a few pegs. [1 copy available.]
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MOVIE CLASSICS
by Marc Perlman. B&W movie stills illustrate. Condition: NEW 1993 Lerner hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: This book describes and analyzes seven classic movies, Metropolis, Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, Manchurian Candidate, Psycho, The Godfather Epic, and Annie Hall and places them in the context of cinema history. Although this is a slim volume, there is a lot of information in it. Nice gift item for the movie fan in your life. [1 copy available]
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NAVAJO: Walking in Beauty (Native American Wisdom series)
introduction by Terry Wilson. Beautiful color photos & drawings illustrate. Condition: NEW 1994 Chronicle Books small hardcover [6.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 (64 pages)] and DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: From ancient rites enabling one to "walk in beauty" and harmony with the natural world to the dances, chants, and rituals representative of Navajo ceremonial life, this thoughtful and strikingly illustrated volume encompasses the essential elements of Navajo culture. [1 copy available]
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OFFICE KAMA SUTRA: Being a Guide to Delectation & Delight in the Workplace
by Julianne Balmain. Color illustrations by Thorina Rose. Condition: NEW 2001 Chronicle Books small hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ, first printing. [6.8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches (20 pages)] Content: Administrative assistants can learn how to do the "dance of a thousand sticky notes," while account managers can get advice on heating up "cold calls" in this book. This humorous take on the ancient erotic guide covers all bases, from "The Forty Ways" to what the phrase "Can I see you in my office?" really means. The author even provides a reversible book jacket, in case workers need to pretend they're reading "Getting What You Want at Work: Ten Steps from Fantasy to Reality." Fun and clever.
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OFFICE YOGA: Simple Stretches for Busy People
by Darrin Zeer. B&W comic illustrations by Michael Klein. Condition: NEW 2000 Chronicle Books small hardcover, 6th printing. No DJ issued. Content: Yoga has gone completely mainstream. Sensible people everywhere are saying "Om" and doing postures once a week. Enter the world's easiest yoga book for the place we need it most: work! Renowned teacher Darrin Zeer brings this ancient Indian art to the modern-day office with a fully illustrated, easy-to-use guide offering 75 stress-relieving stretches perfect for the cube environment. Unlike most yoga guides, Office Yoga offers a fun, accessible approach and is useful for both beginners and experts. Exercises are organized by time of day and for a variety of situationswaking stretches, commute exercises, on-the-phone and at-the-copy machine stretches. Humorous and colorful illustrations by Michael Klein enliven exercises that can be performed anywhere from the elevator to the conference room. This handy little book will fit nicely on any desktop, and makes a great gift for the workaholic in your life. [1 copy available]
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RING OF FIRE: A Tribute to Johnny Cash (CD Included)
by Brian Mansfield. B&W photos by Les Leverett. Condition: NEW 2003 Rutledge Hill small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first ediiton, first printing. Includes CD of Cash singing "Ring of Fire." Content: For more than 50 years, Johnny Cash entertained audiences of all ages. His winsome approach to music, combined with a raw honesty, has endeared him to legions of fans all over the world. Cash was as popular at the time of his death as ever was. His unique brand of country, folk, and rock music is currently being heard (and purchased) by young teens, as well as by his older fans, perhaps due to his steady presence on MTV, VH1, and CMT. This book contains brief stories about Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter on the road, in their religious life, their friendship offered, and their appeal. Nice book! [1 copy available]
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THE SHAMAN BULLDOG: A Love Story
by Renaldo Fischer with Michele St. George. B&W "puppy" photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1997 Warner Books small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: The author recounts his relationship with his English bulldog, which became his comfort and spiritual guide after the failure of his marriage, showing him his enduring connection to nature and the mystery of existence. Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
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THE SONG OF EVE: An illustrated journey into the myths, symbols, and rituals of the goddess
by Manuela Dunn Mascetti. Beautiful classic color & B&W art & photos. Condition: UNREAD 1990 Fireside soft cover, first pritning, BMOC edition. Content: Reviewer: "[This book] compares conventional theological beliefs about the position of women in society to ancient stories involving early feminine archetypes. This book is a beautifully illustrated look at traditional religious art, mythological symbols and a reflective study of the Goddess. What makes these divine pictures and images even more breathtaking and achingly beautiful is the contrasting stories of repression of the feminine, and the misinterpretation and censorship that their beauty camouflages. This is an example of how our thinking has been distorted throughout history. Even the story of Eve is an example of "a patriarchal inversion of the myth of the hero-god born from the Goddess Earth, which had pre-existed Christianity." Eve can be a powerful archetype for women. We can enlighten our thinking and change our ways of looking at her by re-examining the gift of knowledge she gave us.We can can stop thinking that we, as women, have inherited the sin of all sin." [This book sounds very "new age" but the history and essays are interesting and educational - and the illustrations are worth the price of the book.] Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
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THE SUPERIOR PERSON'S BOOK OF WORDS
by Peter Bowler. B&W comic illustrations by Dennis Corrigan. Condition: NEW 1998 David Bodine hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), 16th printing. Content: Are you an Anglophile? (Stout fellow!) Just stand at this springboard and leave the fields of popinjay jabber and tongue-stumped battology behind forever! Step up for big dividends in the giddy heights of superior speech. Are you a rasorial searcher after words? Are nouns your bread? Adjectives your butter? Verbs your little salad? Adverbs your house dressing? Well, then, this is the book to shiver you futtocks! Put an end to fopdoodly speech; amaze your friends, baffle your enemies, write interoffice memos to end all discussion! Peter Bowler will teach you the practical riches of saying it well with good words, neglected words, precise words for vocabular exultation. A Superior Person is not defined by income, class, or sex. A Superior Person uses Superior Speech. And, if Aristotle's definition of art as something both entertaining and edifying is still toasted with glee, then there's art a-chock-a-block in Mr. Bowler's dictionary - a funny, useful, and elevating little book. Nothing short of a brief dictionary for those who aspire to linguistic snobbery. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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WEDDING RINGS
by Osnat Gad. Beautiful color photos by Zeva Oelbaum. Condition: NEW 2004 Stewart, Tabori & Chang hardcover (pictorial boards) with see-through DJ (mylar jacket would ruin the cover, but will send one if you like), no printing given. Content: An acclaimed ring designer traces the evolution of wedding rings in this pretty, square-shaped book. According to Gad, rings have endured as emblems of love and fidelity for centuries, ever since cavemen tied bits of hollow grass around their brides’ fingers. From ancient Egyptian gold to 21st-century titanium, the ring has graced the fingers of lovers across cultures, varying in design and ritual but remaining a fundamental symbol of union. Gad organizes her chapters chronologically so that they detail how each new development enriched the ring’s appearance and often its meaning: the improved craftsmanship of enamel, filigree and pave; the origins of inscriptions; the diamond boom in South Africa and the influx of gems from the New World are all discussed. Arriving at the modern era, Gad explains how Americans fashioned their rings to reflect aesthetic movements (Art Deco designs) and silver-screen romance (when Tiffany’s wedding bands became de rigeur). Zeva Oelbaum’s gauzy, softly lit photographs capture the detail of bands from vintage to ultra-modern, classically simple to exotically ornate. The more dazzling photographs (of Harry Winston’s supersized diamonds, for instance) are a nice touch of hedonistic appeal. A few handy guides to quality, settings and care round out this paean to the ring. Designing your wedding ring? Take a look at some of the ancient rings in this book for neat ideas. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
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WEEKENDS FOR TWO IN THE SOUTHWEST: 50 Romantic Getaways
by Bill Gleeson. Beautiful color photos by Cary Hazlegrove. Condition: NEW 2006 Chronicle large soft cover, second edition, revised & updated, first printing. Content: Completely revised and updated, Weekends for Two in the Southwest presents 50 of the best locales for lovers in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Illustrated with 200 glorious color photographs, it offers detailed descriptions—including rates, amenities, and ambience—for each inn and resort, plus suggestions for restaurants and daytime excursions, capturing the warmth, spirituality, and allure of one of the most beautiful places in the world. Can't take a trip right now? Buy the book to see what you are missing. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
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WHO DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
by Alex Pankhurst. B&W photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 1992 Earl's Eye (UK) hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), 3rd printing. The book could be a bit sturdier, but all of them are the same way. Content: This book tells the stories behind the plants, describing them and the many people who live on as plants in our gardens. This book traces the background of over a hundred famous plant cultivars. The book describes the plants, how they came about, and the many talented people they commemorate. How did a French dressmaker's obstinacy bring her immortality? What well-known plant do we owe to a pulled train stop signal? Why should the Bishop of Llandaff be a scarlet dahlia? [1 copy available]
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WISH I MAY, WISH I MIGHT
by Florian & Gabriele Langenscheidt. Translated from the German by Laura Lindgren. Color illustrations througout. Condition: NEW 1994 Abbeville Press small hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition. Content: We have forgotten how to wish. Except for the occasional birthday or Christmas wish, adulthood has stolen our wishes for a better world. This little book filled with wishes gathered from schoolchildren across Germany is sure to inspire everyone to wish on a star. 60 full-color illustrations. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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YANOMAMI: Masters of the Spirit World (Tribal Wisdom series)
by Paul Henley. Color photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1995 Chronicle Books small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. [6.6 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches (61 pages)] Content: Wonderful compilation of Yanomami history and religion. [1 copy available]
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YEAR OF THE HORSE (Legends & Lore series)
by Nigel Suckling. Beautiful color illustrations by Wayne Anderson. Condition: Gently pre-read, if at all, 2002 Barnes & Noble padded hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Tiny "ding" top back cover edge. Content: What does Chinese astrology have to say about the horse? This elegantly, stunningly illustrated combination of myth, folktale, and classic literature gives those with no prior knowledge of the subject a practical means of finding their own profile. Dip into a treasure trove of information that will help you determine your birth sign and interpret the significance of the horse in China. Always prized for their own sakes, and as tokens of wealth and strength, horses also symbolize the state's military readiness. Here are equines associated with different elements, with the positive and negative qualities, and associated planets: the charming water horse, for example is adaptable, communicative, and empathetic, but also inconsistent and restless. Throughout, ancient quotations from sages such as Lao Tzu present a range of views on this most important animal. "Plus": the key to happiness for the sign of the horse and predictions for the sign! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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