Search Results: Authors starting with L from Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller

Dover Publications, 1992. Trade paperback. Fine. In 1902, four years after Gustav Stickley began building furniture in his United Crafts Workshops in Eastwood, New York, his brother Leopold established his own Arts and Crafts furniture business a few miles away in Fayetteville, a suburb of Syracuse, to which he soon recruited his brother J. George. They initially used the trademark "Onondaga Shops," for the county in which it was located; by 1910 they were labeling their furniture "Handcraft."Like their brother Gustav's designs, those of L. and J. G. Stickley include many first-rate examples of American Arts and Crafts style. This unique volume provides a comprehensive look at their early achievement, combining reprints of extremely rare copies of two sets of promotional literature from approximately 1906-09 and 1909.The first is a handbound salesman's catalog, circa 1906-09, presenting 129 wash drawings and eight photographs of Onondaga Shops furniture. The second… Read More

Taiwain Post Co. Ltd. , 2008. Hardcover. New/No Dustjacket as issued. . New Old Stock. Text in Chinese and English. A hardcover book with text and many photos of the birds in color. About 8 1/2" x 11 1/4"; 24 pages, with slipcase. Includes 4 individual stamps, a Souvenir sheet with 4 stamps, and 4 post cards from the Republic of China -Taiwan distributed in pocket through text. The Taiwan blue magpie is a member of the Corvidae family and a protected species endemic to Taiwan. Its head and breast are black. The rest of its body is blue. Its tail feathers are exceptionally long. The bird’s gorgeous plumage makes it a frequent target of hunters. Overdevelopment and pollution pose an even more serious threat. To call attention to the importance of ecological conservation, this Post specially commissioned Professor Yuan Hsiao-wei at National Taiwan University to plan a set of four stamps and a souvenir sheet on the Taiwan blue magpie. The stamp designs follow: 1. Foraging:… Read More

Viking Books, 1979. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good . 20x20x20. Grandville, J. J. Some short tears and edgewear to dustjacket. Classic of French literature, brilliantly translated into English, features witty interpretations of 70 of Aesop's immortal Fables: The Grasshopper and the Ant, The Town Rat and the Country Rat, The Fox and the Grapes, The Hare and the Tortoise, and dozens more. Jean de La Fontaine (1621–1695) was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages.

Westwinds Press, 2000. Softcover. Like New. 6x0x8. The San Juan Adventure Guide will satisfy any outdoor recreationists' thirst for adventure with descriptions of more than sixty scenic trails to hike, gnarly singletracks to bike, and winter wonderlands to ski. Covering the entire region of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, these trails are accessible from anywhere in the southwestern United States. Author Jeff La Frenierre, a professional cartographer and award-winning photographer, shares his knowledge and appreciation for the awe-inspiring beauty and terrain of the San Juan Mountains. Each trail description begins with a profile that provides distance, elevation range, and trail conditions, and suggests the necessary maps to help navigate a safe journey followed by in-depth instructions. Also included is an Adventure Locator at the end of the book, which is divided into four sections with maps and tables. This is a quick and handy reference for planning activities from day-long skiing… Read More

Forge, 1995. First edition. Hard cover. Like New/Very Good. A small tear to dustjacket, else Near Fine. A biker's memoirs include his experiences with the Hell's Angels and the Forbes 500 on his journey between King's Road, London, and New Mexico, and describes how he endured all kinds of weather and personally customized his motorcycle.

Crestline, 2003. Hard cover. Good. The half title page is torn half way thru, else Very Good. "For more than 50 years, Porsche has stood as one of the finest sports car manufacturers in the world. From its debut in 1948 with the "bathtub" 356 to today's incredible 911 Turbo, Porsche is the dream of many a sports car lover. This book provides a highly illustrated review of all the great Porsches, including specials and racers. The Complete Porsche offers Porsche fans the ultimate illustrated tour through their favorite company's history".

W. W. Norton & Company, 1987. Hardcover. Like New/Very Good. 79x15x127. In the mid-70s, a young field biologist with a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology built her own cabin in the Adirondacks and in her sensitive account, Woodswoman discussed the virtues of living alone in the woods as compared with the stresses of city life. Before long, "civilization" had intruded and LaBastille moved deeper into the woods. In her new book she describes the building of a second cabin, Thoreau II, at a cost of $138.38, and includes chapters on nature and environmental concerns, particularly the ravages of acid rain. Her eloquent message is straightforward and inspiring and echoes that of Thoreau himself In wildness is the preservation of the world. Anne LaBastille (1933 – 2011) was an American author, ecologist, and photographer. She was the author of more than a dozen books and also wrote over 150 articles and over 25 scientific papers. She was honored by the World Wildlife Fund and the… Read More

W. W. Norton & Company, 2000. Softcover. Like New. 5x0x8. In Very Good+ condition. Anne LaBastille found peace and solitude in the log cabin she built for herself at Black Bear Lake. But as the years passed, the outside world intruded in various ways: curious fans, after reading her best-selling book Woodswoman, tracked her down; land developers arrived; there was air and noise pollution and the damages of acid rain. Woodswoman II is the story of the author's decision to retreat farther, a half-mile behind her main cabin, and build a tiny cabin―fashioned after the one in Thoreau's Walden―in which she could write and contemplate. In this book (originally published under the title Beyond Black Bear Lake) she writes movingly of her life with two German shepherds as companions, of a sustaining relationship with a man as independent as herself, and her renewed bond with nature. Anne LaBastille (1933 – 2011) was an American author,… Read More

Gale Cengage, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Fine. 8x1x10. The story of unsung heroes who have struggled against great odds to sculpt hostile land into natural preserves with streams, ponds, trees, and grass. Strong characters who bonded together and created a new profession and a professional organization. Labbance wrote seventeen books on golf, served as the golf editor for “The Valley News,” was a managing editor at “Turf Magazine,” edited six northeastern state golf magazines for many years, wrote a series of greenkeeping histories for “Superintendent Magazine,” and played a crucial role in researching and editing “The Architects of Golf,“ by Geoffrey Cornish. Gord Witteveen’s career was dedicated to the world of turfgrass as a superintendent, historian, author and mentor to the next generations of greenkeepers. A graduate of… Read More

Little Brown and Company, 1993. Hardcover. Like New/Fine . 9x0x12. A survey of Italian Renaissance history illustrated with 170 color and 40 black-and-white reproductions ranging from Michelangelo's David and Sistine ceiling to da Vinci's "Annunciation" and Raphael's School of Athens and Madonna of the Goldfinch. Filmmaker and journalist Labella develops a slightly romanticized story line focusing mainly in Florence, though he also considers Rome, Perugia, France, and other significant locales. Highlighting the years 1492-1508, he provides much detail on the people who ruled the nation and church as well as the geniuses who created the art.

Imagenes Press, 1991. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 10x10x0. Photographs, paintings, maps, and text, Puerto Rico's history, flora, fauna, geography, and scenery, with a special emphasis on the people and culture of the island.

Crown Archetype, 2017. Hardcover. Like New/Fine. 6x1x9. Written by the show’s historical consultant, royal biographer Robert Lacey, and filled with beautifully reproduced archival photos and show stills, The Crown: The Official Companion: Volume 1 adds expert and in-depth detail to the events of the series, painting an intimate portrait of life inside Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. Here is Elizabeth II as we’ve never seen her before.

Bell Tower Book, 1995. Softcover. Very Good. 5x0x7. Hildegard of Bingen is everyone's secret passion these days. Here is a tumultuous year in the life of the great twelfth-century Benedictine abbess, mystic, composer, healer, writer, and advocate of women's full participation in the life of the spirit. Considered a saint in Germany, Hildegard left us three books of her visions in which she often saw the creation as a living, pulsing being, 77 liturgical songs, the first morality play, a book on the healing arts, a catalog of the flora of her native Rhineland, and a wealth of correspondence with monarchs, several popes, and clergy at all levels of society. In conveying the full breadth of Hildegard's inner and outer experience, Barbara Lachman has created a document that rings with truth about this singular woman and her world.

Greyhound Club of America, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dustjacket as issued. . 9x6x1. Limited to 500 copies, this being #244. In Near Fine condition; no dustjacket as issued; 598 pages. "An extensive review of the history of the breed in America including interviews with influential breeders, photos of dogs through the years and encyclopedic lists of champions, pedigrees, and show records." With photos throughout. Letter from the Publications Committee laid in, which reads, in part, "The recorded history of greyhounds in America spans over a century; a century peopled with beautiful dogs and colorful personalities. This book is an attempt to record our breed's history before these resources are lost..." Hence, a definitive and invaluable work; scarce in any condition.

Alfred Music, 2007. Softcover. Very Good. 11x8x0. In Very Good+ condition. Unopened CD in rear sleeve. This must-have guide for drummers provides insight into the history and development of a wide selection of genres, including funk, alternative/punk rock, metal, progressive rock, classic rock, jam band, fusion, jazz, and reggae, and explores the legendary drummers that affected each style. This book will lead you through the styles, licks, and grooves that made each artist famous, with insight into their approaches, the gear they used, the bands they played in, and the drummers who influenced them. The easy-to-follow lessons delve into authentic transcriptions of 85 infamous beats and solos from songs by Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, Metallica, The Police, Dream Theater, and others. Dozens of amazing photos are featured as well as a listing of essential recordings. All the beats and solos that are presented in the book are performed on the accompanying CD.

Inkwell Productions , 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Fine . Signed by Author. With brief gift inscription to previous owner by, and signed by Ladd. It’s no news that Diane Ladd is one of the greatest actresses in the history of American cinema, phenomenally adept at comedy and tragedy. What is news is that she now demonstrates an equal mastery of the short story form. In A Bad Afternoon for a Piece of Cake Ladd shows us a pitch-perfect ear for regional as well as urban dialogue, an innate wit, and a sure hand at plotting and narrative. Perhaps this is less of a surprise than it first appears she is, after all, a cousin of Tennessee Williams. Diane Ladd (born 1935) has appeared in over 120 film and television roles. For the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She went on to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on… Read More

South End Press. Softcover. Very Good. 5x0x8. Signed by Author. In Very Good+ condition. Gift inscription by and signed by author. When she invites us to “recover the sacred,” well-known Native American organizer Winona LaDuke is requesting far more than the rescue of ancient bones and beaded headbands from museums. For LaDuke, only the power to define what is sacred—and access it—will enable Native American communities to remember who they are and fashion their future.Using a wealth of Native American research and hundreds of interviews with indigenous scholars and activists, LaDuke examines the connections between sacred objects and the sacred bodies of her people—past, present and future—focusing more closely on the conditions under which traditional beliefs can best be practiced. Describing the plentiful gaps between mainstream and indigenous thinking, she probes the paradoxes that abound… Read More

Lyons Press, 2002. Trade paperback. Very Good. Grayum, Gretchen. The Book is in Very Good+ condition. Choosing the right fly for the moment. Gary LaFontaine shares his considerable knowledge on dry fly fishing for Trout with detail and rigour. With discussion on feeding behaviors, reactions to flies and specific fishing strategies such as when to fish attractor or imitator patterns. These strategies have a scientific foundation, based off years of diving observations and laboratory studies. Gary LaFontaine; author, angler and entomologist published in excess of 100 articles on fly fishing and fly tying in more than a dozen different regional and national publications. He authored five books, best known of which was Caddisflies and coauthored many others. A pioneer in using SCUBA gear for underwater research, he spent many bone-chilling hours observing trout and their insect prey species in their environment. He observed light patterns which reflected from the organisms and discovered that a… Read More

The Outing Club of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995. Very Good. Map missing from rear pocket. With line drawings of over 500 short routes and problems; detailed mapos to more than 20 areas.

RAM Publishing, 2003. Softcover. Very Good. 5x0x8. This book is perfect for a someone looking to begin their Gold Panning Adventures. It is well written with excellent pictures which make a transition into gold panning relaxing and fun. A gold panning afficinado, Roy Lagal and his wife are dedicated to the art of gold panning and metal detectors. They have written many instructional books as well as constructed a highly regarded metal detector.