Search Results: Authors starting with K from Hopkins Books

First trade paperback edition,published by Pantheon, 1993. Memoir from the author of 'How To Cook A Wolf', focused on her childhood years in California. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. There are age tanning spots to the edges of the text block. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Doublday, 1995. Classic military history, Kagan examines the origins of War, focusing on the Peloponnesian War, the Second Punic War, WWI, WWII, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. 606 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2", with Notes, Bibliography, and Index. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Cover boards are flat. Sewn binding is tight and square. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover published by Yale University Press. As is the case with all Yale University Press titles, this book has been beautifully printed with heavy high quality boards, paper, binding and dust cover. This is an examination by the noted expert on Spanish history and the Spanish Empire, Henry Kamen. Focusing on the unpublished correspondence of Philip, shedding new light on aspects of his private life and on his actions as King. 384 pages, 9" X 5-1/2", includes a section of photos, maps, notes, information on sources, index, sewn binding. This copy would appear to be unread. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. The dust jacket is entirely intact with no marks, no tears, no rips. The binding is tight and square. There are a few dots of age spotting to the edges of the text block, primarily on the fore edge area. This is not a library copy, not a remainder. As is the case with all of our listings, the attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.

Hardcover, published by The Lakeside Press - R.R. Donnelley, 1996. A new copy, still in the shrink wrap as provided by R.R. Donnelly. 4-1/2" X 7", 447 pages. 22 black-and-white plates and 6 color plates and two fold-out maps, and Index. Frontispiece portrait of the author. The harrowing story of the second Grinnell expedition, in search of Sir John Franklin 1853 -1855. Lakeside Press editions are not issued with dust jackets. Dark brown cloth with the front cover and spine stamped in gilt. One of the long running series of publications from R.R. Donnelly that are used to display the craftsmanship of their employees. These books are distributed each year as a Holiday gift to employees. A new copy. No apparent wear to the cover or spine, all lettering on the spine and cover is crisp and not rubbed or worn. A very clean copy! Attached is a photo of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Viking, 1990. John Keegan's comprehensive analysis of World War II. His strategy here is to present each theater - the East, the West, and the Pacific, according to the 'strategic dilemma' faced by the leaders in each area, with a focus on five great battles; Crete, Falaise, Berlin, and Okinawa. 7-3/4" X 10", sewn binding, 607 with Index and Bibliography. Illustrated through the text with photos. No marks, no creases, no noticeable wear to the jacket. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. This edition often will have sun fading to the spine of the jacket, this copy does not have that problem. Sturdy heavy weight mustard colored cover boards, with black cloth covered spine, and the title imprinted on the spine in a copper color. Cover boards are flat, the top right front corner is just very slightly bumped, not very noticeable and not at all noticeable with the jacket on. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding… Read More

Trade paperback, first edition, published by Simon & Schuster, 1986. Analysis of potential future conflict zones, including Afghanistan, China, Russia, Libya, Lebanon, the Korean peninsula, Taiwan, and many others. By the author of many classics of Military History, including 'The Face of Battle', and 'Six Armies in Normandy'. 158 pages, illustrated throughout with detailed maps. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. There are some light creases to the spine, and the book will open easily to one of the creases, at page 62, the binding is tight and square though. No writing, no former ownership marks. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition with dust jacket. Published by Oxford University Press, 1999. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Here twelve scholars examine the details of warfare during the Medieval period, from the time of Charlemagne to the 1500s. Chapters explore the experience of war during this time, the development of weapons, changes in strategy and tactics, the advent of gunpowder, improvements in navigation and shipbuilding and much more. More than 100 black and white photos. 340 pages with Index, Bibliography, and Chronology. As is usual with Oxford, this is a very sturdy book with high quality paper stock and sturdy cloth covered boards. The boards are flat, no edge wear. Very light bumps to the top right corners, only apparent without the dust jacket on. Author's name and title imprinted in gold on the spine, all lettering is crisp and not worn or rubbed. A beautiful copy! Attached is a photo of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Putnam, 2011. A second printing copy. The Cuban Missile Crisis has captured much of the attention for 1961, but what happened in Berlin could arguably be considered more important, this is a thorough analysis of newly available documents and interviews by a 25 year veteran of The Wall Street Journal. 576 pages with Index, Bibliography and Notes, as well as a section of photos. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. This is not a library discard copy, not a remainder copy. Sewn binding is tight and square. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Bloomsbury, 2008. 214 pages, with Index, Bibliography, and Notes. The true story of Laura Dillon. In the 1920's she had always felt that she was a man trapped in a woman's body. Dillon's courageous challenge to the strict Biology of sex helped to change the idea of what gender means, and revolutionized modern medicine. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks. No writing on the text pages, no highlighting. No creases to the cover, very very faint crease to the spine which is barely visible. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, published by Addison-Wesley, 2004. A first printing copy. Changing the approach to design by uniting patterns with refactoring. Includes 27 pattern directed refactorings, with real world coding examples. 368 pages with Index, 7-1/4" X 9-1/2". Sturdy coated stock hardcover boards, no dust jacket - as issued. Place holder ribbons bound in. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Vintage, 1998. A later printing. Examines the story of the forced conversion of Edgardo Mortara, a 6 year old Jewish boy, abducted by officials of the Inquisition. 350 pages with Notes and Bibliography. 5-1/4" X 8". No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the the are relatively clean with just one small dot of age tanning on the edge of the title page and Table of Contents page - about the size of a sesame seed. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Candlewick Press, 2010. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The fifth book in the Emily Windsnap series, in which Neptune gives Emily a mission that sends her back to Brightport. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Edges of the the text block show a few spots of smudges from wear and use mostly to the fore edge. Binding is tight and square, no wear to the dust jacket. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Candlewick Press, 2004. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Part of the Emily Windsnap series of mermaid adventure stories, this is the first in the series. A later edition. Not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. The dust jacket has some light creases to the top edge, not very noticeable. . The cover boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. Edges of the text block show some smudges from wear and use. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Large format trade paperback edition, published by Touchstone. This edition was formatted so that the front cover is about 1/4 inch shorter than the text block, so the first page has so light crease marks at the top and bottom corners. This first page is a promotional page listing review blurbs. 373 pages with Index, Notes, and Reading Group Guide. There's a water stain mark on the last 20 or so pages - affecting the Index and Reading Group Guide sections - about 3 inches tall by 2 inches across at the bottom left corner. the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory. Not a remainder, not a library copy.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Harvest House, 1997. A selection of twenty works from Thomas Kinkade, each accompanied by a quote from a variety of writers including; Charlotte Bronte, Princess Grace, Celia Thaxter, and Frances Hodgson Burnett. 48 pages, 9-7/8" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Sturdy hard cover boards, with green cloth covered spine. Cover is flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Signed by the author with an inscription for the former owner on the title page. Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dutton, 1996. Set in northern Vermont, the story of how Henry and his grandfather go upriver in search of the mysterious fiddler who makes the Northern Lights dance. Illustrated throughout by her frequent collaborator, Leslie W. Bowman. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. A later edition. Includes a short inscription, ' To Cory from far to the North where wondrous things happen', and dated 2007. 8-1/2" X 11", Unpaginated, appox. 34 pages. Sturdy illustrated boards that duplicated the artwork of the dust jacket. Jacket has one small closed tear at the top left, about 1/8" long. No further writing besides the inscription, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The text pages are clean and the binding is tight and square. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder, not… Read More

Trade paperback edition, published by Abelard Press, 1995. Author's first book, a collection of ten short stories with an emphasis on relationships and love. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the spine or cover. Binding is tight and square. There is some sun fading to the back cover, a horizontal band about 1/4" tall across the top, and a vertical band about 1/4" across along the right side at the spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Knopf, 2000. This is a continuation of Kittredge's previous memoir, 'Hole in the Sky', with an emphasis on his time in New York, and Venice as well as his native Montana. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, it has been protected by a clear, removable, cover so there is very little if any wear to the jacket. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. The text is clean, the sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. Very little wear throughout, a really beautiful copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition published by New York Review Books, 2007. Originally published in 1950, this is a NYRB edition. Classic children's story of backwards day, what will he do backwards next? Illustrated boards, with the distinctive NYRB red cloth covered spine. Books in this series from NYRB were not issued with dust jackets. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition, published by The Star Publishing Trust of Eerde Ommen, Holland, 1928. 5" X 7-5/8", 100 pages, perfect bound. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text, this is not a library discard. The edges of the text have age tanning spots, as does the cover. The cover also has three small ink spots about an inch below the author's name, should be visible in the attached photo. wear to the top spine end with a 1/4 inch closed tear at the top top left side of the cover at the spine. The binding is tight and all pages are intact. A nice example of this rare volume of early works from this important poet and philosopher who also wrote 'The First and Last Freedom', and 'Freedom From The Known' among many other works.