Search Results: Authors starting with A from KEENER BOOKS (Member IOBA)

A. W. Shaw Company. Very Good with No Dust Jacket as issued. 1919. First Edition. Hard Cover. 1589 pages: 5.5 x 8.25 in.: 8.8: KB#001558: No Jacket as Issued. Series consists of six (6) volumes: "Advertising and Service"; "Accounting and Costs"; "Loans and Discounts"; "Management and Executive Control"; "Buildings, Equipment and Supplies"; and "Credits and Collections". All books have black cloth boards, with bright gold gilt lettering on spine and front cover. Some corners are bumped; most are sharp, with slightly worn edges. All pages of each volume appear to be clean, complete and tight, unless otherwise indicated. Many have several fold-out maps and layout charts. "Advertising and Service" volume has 312 pages + index. "Accounting and Costs" volume has 225 pages + index. "Loans and Discounts" volume has 264 pages + index; two pages (Part 1 and pp. 2-3) are torn, with a 1" square piece torn… Read More

Saint Louis, Missouri: W B Saunders Co. Fine. 2004. Second Edition: Second Printing. Soft Cover. 322 pages: 7.5 x 9.25 in.: 1.8: KB#006287: Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of human immunology that students need to know, without overwhelming them with extraneous material. It leads the reader to a firm understanding of basic principles, using full-color illustrations; short, easy-to-read chapters; color tables that summarize key information clinical cases; and much more-all in a conveniently sized volume that's easy to carry. The New Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the many advances that are expanding our understanding of the field. " .

New York, New York: Random House. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 2007. First Edition: Fourth Printing. Hard Cover. 356 pages: 6.5 x 9.5 in.: 2: KB#007273: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Step into the perfumed parlors of the Everleigh Club, the most famous brothel in American history–and the catalyst for a culture war that rocked the nation. With a cast of characters that includes Jack Johnson, John Barrymore, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., William Howard Taft, “Hinky Dink” Kenna, and Al Capone, Sin in the Second City is Karen Abbott’s colorful, nuanced portrait of the iconic Everleigh sisters, their world-famous Club, and the perennial clash between our nation’s hedonistic impulses and Puritanical roots. Culminating in a dramatic last stand between brothel keepers and crusading reformers, Sin in the Second City offers a vivid snapshot… Read More

New York, New York: A. L. Burt Company. Very Good with no Dust Jacket. 1919. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 343 pages: 5.25 x 7.5 in.: 1.4: KB#017910: No bookjacket is included. Light Blue Boards, with Black Lettering on front and spine, as well as pages are clean, unmarked, brightly colored, tightly bound and sharp cornered (except for light wear along board edges). Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Achmed Abdullah, a pseudonym of Alexander Nicholayevitch Romanoff, was born of a Russian Orthodox father and a Muslim mother. He was raised in Britain and educated at Eton and Oxford. He served in the British Army in France, China and India. He is most noted for his pulp stories of crime, mystery and adventure." The novel is about a manhunt for a tiger that has been killing people in India. .

New York, New York: Abradale Press. Fine with No Dust Jacket as issued. 1963. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8 x 10 in.: 3.6: KB#006283: No Jacket as Issued. LCCN# 63-14095. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. "Whether the reader is a professional, student or amateur, he/she will find The World of Music a storehouse of fascinating information. The articles and information in this book are in alphabetical order and there are cross references providing further information to the reader. " .

New York, New York: Doubleday & Company. Very Good in Fine Dust Jacket. 1997. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 211 pages: 6.5 x 9.5 in.: 1.4: KB#004446: Stated First Edition (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1), Dustjacket is protected by a Clear Mylar Cover. Copy has a small worn spot in corner of front flyleaf page from removed sticker. "Author Ken Abraham gives us a glimpse into the Christian men's movement, spearheaded by this evangelical Christian organization. He acts as the eyes and ears of an inquisitive person who hears about Promise Keepers and wonders what it is all about. " .

Mankato, Minnesota: Capstone High-Interest Books. Very Good with No Dust Jacket as issued. 2001. First Printing. Hard Cover. 48 pages: 6.25 x 8.75 in.: 1: Ex-Library: KB#005764: No Jacket as Issued. Book has the usual library markings on inside of front and back covers and front flyleaf indicating it is Ex-Library, but it has no labels on outside of covers nor any pocket material. Covers and content pages are clean, tight and appear to have no markings other than Library's. Top spine corner of boards is slightly bumped. Content Chapters include Mine Hunting Ships * History * Modern Mine Hunting Ships * The Future * With Features Including: Mechanical Sweep * Gulf War Mine Operations * Photo Diagram * and More. .

PBC International And Rizzoli International Publications. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 1999. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 176 pages: 9.25 x 11.25 in.: 2.8: KB#000715: Foreword by Kate Spade, New York. Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. This book "illustrates the leading trends in international retail design. More than 250 full color photographs in this first-of-its-kind volume showcase the world's most recognized brands in their own unique retail environments. ... Each of the 50 trend-setting stores pictured in this volume expresses its designer's aesthetic sensibility through inventive architecture and interior design that espouses an identity or captures a lifestyle. All possess levels of sophistication and creativity that cleverly transform traditional store merchandising into dramatic stage sets, placing the designers' collections on view for the whole world to see. These innovative shops and boutiques are… Read More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Acadia Chapter No. 269, Order Of The Eastern Star. Good. 1941. Soft Cover. 144 pages: 6.25 x 8.5 in.: 1: KB#001856: Metal Comb Bound. Edges of covers are worn and slightly soiled. Pages are complete, bright, and tightly bound. Acknowledgements are made to Stella Tichy, Herbert Losse, Harry Mullan, and Otto A. Birr. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. .

New York, New York: Clarkson Potter. Fine. 1997. First Edition: First Printing. Soft Cover. 164 pages: 7.5 x 10 in.: 1.8: KB#016117: Covers and pages are clean, unmarked, brightly colored, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Nowhere are the holidays celebrated with more spirit than in America's Heartland. Award-winning author Marcia Adams captures all the nostalgia and festivity of the Heartland's yuletide season with heirloom recipes and easy-to-make craft ideas that are sure to become treasured family traditions. From an intimate breakfast around the tree to a lavish open house party for friends, she highlights the rituals, foods, and special observances that make Christmas the most memorable time of the year for families everywhere.": Color Photographs .

New York, New York: Harperbusiness. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 1998. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 263 pages: 6.5 x 8.5 in.: 1.4: KB#004624: Stated First Edition (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1), Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Editorial Review: From Publishers Weekly: Dilbert devotees should enjoy Adams's compendium of advice on office life, subterfuge and pranks. Take his grid that identifies boss types along the axes of capable/incompetent and harmless/evil: with a boss who is both capable and harmless, be sure to delegate upward. Other handy tips: don't return phone calls (if you do, you'll seem accessible and underworked) ; present overly complicated diagrams with made-up letters (explain when asked: "Some ideas are too big for the alphabet"), Loyal readers have contributed some Adams's suggested office pranks, as well as choice bits like the coinage of the term "multishirking, " or doing two… Read More

New York, New York: Harperbusiness. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket. 1996. Hard Cover. 336 pages: 6.25 x 8.25 in.: 1.8: KB#003069: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Book spine is slightly cocked. "The Dilbert Principle: The most ineffective workers are systemically moved to the place where they can do the least damage - Management. Does YOUR company practice the Dilbert Principle. " .

New York, New York: Harper Business. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 1997. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 258 pages: 6.25 x 8.5 in.: 1.6: KB#002672: Stated First Edition (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Editorial Review from Booklist: "Adams is on a roll. His Dilbert cartoon strip now appears in 17 languages and is read by 150 million people, and his last two Dilbert collections promptly hit the best-seller list. Here Adams has Dilbert, his nerdish, put-upon alter ago, venture outside the world of the cubicle to take a look around, and he finds--SURPRISE! --that incompetence and foolishness are not limited to the workplace. Exploring a neighborhood that borders on that of Dave Barry, Adams draws hilariously absurdist conclusions from his peripatetic observations. His targets include genetically engineered children, the chaos theory, life on other planets, euthanasia, frequent flier programs, clothes, and bicycle seats. Although Adams… Read More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Milwaukee County Historical Society. Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket. 1987. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 419 pages: 6.25 x 10.5 in.: 2.4: KB#016186: LCCN# 87-061340. Bookjacket/dustjacket now protected by a New Brodart Mylar Cover. Bookjacket is complete but has a few very small edge cuts. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Milwaukee County has grown from a fur-trading post to an urban metropolis, comprising Wisconsin's largest city and eighteen suburban communities, during its more than one hundred fifty years of existence. ... Most historians dealing with the area have focused on the City of Milwaukee, with the County involved only incidentally in the narrative. The present volume attempts to redress that imbalance and deal with issues and developments from a Countrywide perspective. In this respect it is a pioneering effort." .

New York, New York: Green Eagle Press. Very Good. 1997. First Edition: First Printing. Soft Cover. 152 pages: 5 x 8 in.: 1: KB#007411: Lower corner of front cover is slightly creased. Otherwise, covers and pages are clean, unmarked, brightly colored, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Includes many black & white pictures as well as detailed maps. "A Unique Guide to Walking the First 50 or so Miles of the Proposed Hudson River Shore Trail. This book will guide fishermen, bird watchers, saunterers, environmentalists, and vacationers as well as walkers. It describes characteristic plants, flowers and birds, and includes maps and suggestions for camping, hoteling, and picknicking." .

Tucson, Arizona: HP Books. Fine. 1985. First Printing. Soft Cover. 80 pages: 8.5 x 11 in.: 1.2: KB#003032: Stated First Printing. Originally published as The Fun Food Book in 1983 by Hennerwood Publications Limited. "Let guests cook at the table by trying Chinese Fondue or luscious Chocolate & Honey Fondue. Rather eat outdoors? Grill Maple Chicken with Orange & Watercress Salad. Or, let young chefs prepare Tub O'Beans for a delicious family treat. In all, there are over 100 tested recipes to choose from in this beautiful, fun-filled book. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. .

University of Minnesota Sea Grant Extension Program. Very Good. 1979. First Edition: First Printing. Stapled Wraps. 64 pages: 8.25 x 5.5 in.: 0.8: KB#017693: Covers and pages are clean, unmarked (except for light scuffing along cover edges), brightly colored, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "It is fitting that we give this cookbook - containing recipes for fish found in Lake Superior - the name of 'Kitchi Gami," That is one of several spellings of the name given the lake by the Ojibwa or Chippewa Indians, who first settled its shores. Fish are nutritious. Did you know that fish is as complete a protein food as meat and poultry? Nutritionists recommend that about one-third of the protein eaten daily come from animal sources, in order to balance less complete protein found in cereal and vegetables. Fish and shellfish meet this need.": B&W Photographs .

New York, New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 2001. Third Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 788 pages: 6.5 x 9.5 in.: 3.4: KB#005788: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Book has black remainder mark on bottom edge of page block. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "Here is the largest and most comprehensive single-volume guide to current market values of collectible books in America. Used by most book dealers and serious collectors in the country, this guide explains how to identify first editions of books and covers a wide range of subjects, including Americana, early printed books, literature, mysteries, science fiction, children's books, natural history, photography, and travel. Prices range from $200 for Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain, to $750,000 for the original London 1865 edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and beyond. " .

New York, New York: Arch Cape Press. Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket. 1987. First Printing. Hard Cover. 204 pages: 7.75 x 9.5 in.: 2: KB#005900: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. "A treasure trove of images and information. In more than 200 superb photographs and a gracefully informative text, the book presents the great houses of San Francisco, both private residences and public buildings, in all their individuality, style, and imaginative detail. Curt Bruce's photographs capture the buildings' sensuous lines, their curlicues, scrolls, and stained-glass windows, enabling readers to appreciate the originality of form that makes the small houses and mansions, the opera house, the city hall, factories and fire stations a joy to look at. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. : Photographs .

Burbank, California: Heavy Metal Entertainment. Fine. 2022. First Edition: First Printing. Magazine. 144 pages: 8 x 11 in.: 1: Vol. 317: KB#018604: Heavy Metal Magazine #317, May 2022. Like-New Condition Magazine is bagged and boarded for protection. Covers and pages are clean, unmarked, brightly colored, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. If interested, I have many more Issues of this popular magazine available. Call me with any questions. Cover A is by Kim Jung Gi and Cover B is by Greg Hildebrandt. "The final of four interconnected covers by the master illustrator Kim Jung Gi, and a special cover by Steve Aoki. Wiremonkeys, a new high-octane, science fiction horror series written and illustrated by Dan Schaeffer debuts, with the dirtiest pair of mercenaries you'll ever meet! The continuing YA horror serial The Axe by Fall Out Boy's lead guitarist Joe Trohman and writer/actor Brian Posehn with Deadpool artist Scott Koblish ramps up toward its… Read More