Search Results: Authors starting with L from Eureka Books

Harold L. Enlow, 1981. First Edition. Pamphlet. 53 pages. 8-1/2 by 11 inches. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in wrappers (paperback). A bit faded at the spine. Inscribed by the author to another carver.

La Barre Books, 1994. First Edition. Unknown. 472 pages. 8-1/4 by 11 inches. An overview of women's apparel from the roaring 1920s. With clothing and accessories listed alphabetically by chapter and numerically by year. Illustrated in black-and-white. First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback). Cover creased at one cornerSigned by both authors on the title page.

Dos Madres Press, 2017. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 133 pages. Illustrated in color. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in wrappers (paperback). Inscribed by the author on the title page. Poetry. an obscure-side apprenticeship, akin to learning pick- pocketry; a dark economy guild of seers & sounders a practitioner of call/caul poetics, a self-embodied variorum; a calling forth from within fused with a calling out of the surround, this transactional dynamic yielding a utility of rare gas bases for actualizing the Body Poetique; a Harm's Way Yoga of public poet alchemizing ... the shapeliness of form worn as sound cloak; poet-sound as raiment visibly effecting, with residues that, despite being transitory & palpably temporary, do yet glow invitational & embracingly inclusive, at least for the duration of the given stand & deliver performative engagement the book of poetry, this book of poetry, being an assemblage of Ever-Dance, the shards captured mid-melt as scored scourings meant for… Read More

Houghton Mifflin Company, 1935. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 272 pages. Short stories by the winner of the 1930 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. First edition (first printing). Blue cloth a bit browned on spine, else a near fine copy in an unclipped dust jacket with wear at the corners and a common 'Recommended by the Book of the Month Club' sticker on cover, else very good.

State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological Survey, 1966. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Part 1: 111 pages (1966). Part 2: 113-356 pages (1967). Part 3: 357 - 553 pages (1968). Part 4: 555 - 800 pages (1970). 8-1/2 by 11 inches. Revises an earlier State report, setting forth Ohio's classification, ecology, and distribution past and present of the freshwater and land Mollusca. Illustrated. First editions (first printings). A fine 4-volume set in wrappers (paperback).

PUSH, 2023. Hardcover. A new copy. From Ryan La Sala, author of the tantalizingly twisted The Honeys and riotously imaginative Reverie, comes a chilling new contemporary fable about art, aesthetic obsession, and the gaze that peers back at us from behind our reflections. No one survived the party at the penthouse. Except Athan. Athanasios "Athan" Bakirtzis has made it far in life relying on his charm and good looks, even securing an invitation to a mysterious penthouse soiree for New York City's artsy elite. But when he sneaks off to the bathroom, he hears a slam, followed by a scream. Athan peers outside, only to be pushed back in by a boy his age. The boy gravely tells him not to open the door, then closes Athan in. Outside the door, the party descends into chaos. Through hours of howls, laughter, and sobs, Athan stays hidden. When he finally emerges, he discovers a massacre where the corpses appear to have arranged themselves into a disturbingly elegant sculpture--and Athan's mysterious savior is… Read More

New York Review Books, 2021. Trade Paperback.

Prentice Hall, 2009. Hardcover. A very good copy with no dust jacket. From the creators of the best-selling "On Cooking, 4/e" comes the new edition of "On Baking--"the source for learning the practice of baking and the pastry arts. Lavishly illustrated, it is the most complete guide on the market--emphasizing baking principles over formulas and reinforcing each technique with a companion recipe and illustrations. With ample coverage of the craft, equipment, and ingredients, it addresses all aspects of baking and a wide range of styles. This new edition inspires readers' creativity with over 285 new photos, 50 new recipes, and more on advanced decorating and confectionery techniques.

Government Printing Office, 1952. Trade Paperback. Hearings held at Washington, D. C., February 18, 19, 20, and 21, 1952. 491 pages. Following the deaths of 119 miner in a large explosion at a mine in West Frankfort, Illinois, the Congress passed the Coal Mine Safety Act giving federal inspectors access to mines and granting them the authority to shut down unsafe operations. This is the bound report from the House of Representatives for this historic legislation, which extended underground the reach of federal power. Scarce. Very good in wrappers (paperback), with minor edge wear. The previous owner has noted the title in ink on the spine (now faded) and wrote his name on the front cover.

R.H. Macy & Co., Inc, 1934. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 79 pages. First edition (first printing). Very good in white printed wrappers (paperback). Mild soiling to covers.

Candlewick, 2022. Hardcover. A new copy. A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent. For one little girl, there's no place she'd rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it's tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea . . . but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.

Penguin Books, 2019. Trade Paperback. A new copy. Nina LaCour's award-winning, achingly beautiful novel is now available in paperback! -Includes a new foreword by Nicola Yoon, #1 bestselling author of The Sun is Also a Star and Everything, Everything- Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award "Short, poetic and gorgeously written." -The New York Times Book Review "A beautiful, devastating piece of art." -Bookpage You go through life thinking there's so much you need. . . . Until you leave with only your phone, your wallet, and a picture of your mother. Marin hasn't spoken to anyone from her old life since the day she left everything behind. No one knows the truth about those final weeks. Not even her best friend Mabel. But even thousands of miles away from the California coast, at college in New York, Marin still feels the pull of the life and tragedy she's tried to outrun. Now, months later, alone in an emptied dorm for winter break, Marin waits. Mabel is coming to visit and Marin will be forced to… Read More

Harmony, 1999. Trade Paperback. A new copy. Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. Dr. Vasant Lad, a leading authority in this field, has created an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional… Read More

Ten Speed Press, 2021. Trade Paperback. A new copy. An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist - "A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear."--Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled Body People with disabilities are the world's largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us--disabled and nondisabled alike--don't know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community. Demystifying Disability is a friendly handbook on the important disability issues you need to know about, including: - How to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability - Recognizing and… Read More

Hay House, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 183 pages. Inscribed by the author on title page: 'Feb. 17, 2007, For Robert, Wishing You, Dear One, all I wish myself - And more...Light and Love, Diane Ladd.' First edition (first printing). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. "I like to joke that when Shirley MacLaine was out on a limb, I was already out on a branch," says Oscar- nominated actress, teacher, healer, and motivational speaker Diane Ladd. She brings her unique wisdom about life, health, love, family, and emotional well-being to this fascinating book.Reading this book is like having a cup of coffee in her comfy Austin, Texas, kitchen. In an earthy, charming, down-home way filled, with touching, moving, and downright hilarious observations and stories, this book explains how you can keep your life from spiraling out of control."I want to help save lives with this book," Diane says. "I feel that the ultimate gift is helping another person find the miracles that surround them.

Roaring Brook Press, 2020. Hardcover. A new copy. It is not the destination, but the journey. Inspired by this timeless adage, You Are a Beautiful Beginning combines lyrical storytelling and lovely art, blossoming into a celebration of self-love, friendship, and community. With beautiful simplicity and hidden depth, this meditative and magical picture book encourages readers old and young to discover their own endless potential. Kelsey Garrity-Riley's inviting, gently magical art pairs beautifully with a lyrical, deceptively simple text by Nina Laden to create a picture book that is equal parts inspirational story and peaceful lullaby. It is not wishing to be different. It is learning to love being you. It is not the end of your story. It is a beautiful beginning, too. This is another uplifting and magical book from bestseller Nina Laden, the creator of Peek-A-Who and the author of If I Had a Little Dream and Yellow Kayak. It's the perfect gift for graduation, new babies and baby showers, or… Read More

William Doxey, 1891. First Edition. Hardcover. 83 pages. 12mo. An attractive collection of quotations from literature. First edition (first printing). Wear to corners, thus very good.

John Wiley and Sons, Inc, 1962. Hardcover. Very Good. 545 pages. Illustrated in black-and-white. Second printing. A nearly fine copy in a dust jacket with creased snags to the spine head.

Haidari Press, 1978. Hardcover. 29, 462, [16] pages. Text in Persian; English introduction by N. Ansari. Edited by B. Zanjani. Sufi mystic poetry, in the original Persian. Very good hardcover. Corners bumped. Edges of spine starting.

Imprimerie Gonk, 1993. Trade Paperback.