Search Results: Authors starting with P from Dan Wyman Books

Helsinki: Social Research Institute Of Alcohol Studies, 1982. Paperback. 4to. 105 pages. Illustrated with tables. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Finnish literature -- 20th century - history and criticism; Alcoholism in literature; Drinking of alcoholic beverages in literature. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (Harvard, Library of Congress, National Library of Finland, Niedersachsische Staats-UndUniv) . SERIES: Alkoholipoliittisen tutkimuslaitoksen tutkimusseloste, ; n: o 164. ISBN: 9519192204. Good+ condition. (FIN-13-39).

New York; [None Listed], 1917. Paperback. 8vo. 16 pages. 20cm. First Edition. In Ukrainian. Pachovskyi was a proflic but little known poet and author. His writings focused on topics of Ukrainian nationalism and independence, and is seen as an early proponent of these positions. (Wikipedia) Subjects: Ukrainians -- History. Nationalism -- Ukraine. OCLC lists 8 copies worldwide. (Univ. Of Manitoba, Saint Basil's College, Libr. Of Congress, Harvard, Univ. Of Michigan, Miami Univ. , Univ. Of Alberta, and the British Libr. ) Wrappers missing, Some light age toning and shelf wear. Good condition. (UKR-1-48a).

New York; [None Listed], 1917. Paperback. Original Wrappers. 8vo. 16 pages. 20cm. First Edition. In Ukrainian. Pachovskyi was a proflic but little known poet and author. His writings focused on topics of Ukrainian nationalism and independence, and is seen as an early proponent of these positions. (Wikipedia) Subjects: Ukrainians -- History. Nationalism -- Ukraine. OCLC lists 8 copies worldwide. Labels on cover. Previous owner's name on title page. Some light age toning and shelf wear. Very good condition. (UKR-1-48).

Paperback. Amsterdam: A. Packter, 1937. Wrappers; 8vo. 19 pages. In German. 493 items listed. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. Has been folded. Cover sunned and soiled; pages brown. Top left corner of back cover chipping. Good condition. (CT-11).

Berlin: Yidisher Ferlag, 1922. Hardcover. (FT) 12mo. 139 pages. In Hebrew. SUBJECT(S) : Jewish ethics. OCLC lists 19 copies worldwide. Pages tenned, spine faded, good+ condition. (GER-28-29).

Jerusalem, Jewish Theological Seminary Of America, 1977. Hardcover. (FT) Original Publisher's Cloth. Large 8vo. [4], 367 pages. 28 cm. In Hebrew. Title translates as, "Moses Ibn Ezra: Secular Poems. " Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Ibn Ezra (c.1055-after 1135) was a "Spanish Hebrew poet and philosopher. ... Ibn Ezra is one of the most prolific poets of the Spanish school; his mastery of the language is attested by the beauty and versatility of his secular and sacred verse. He was also interested in the theory of poetics and was probably the greatest authority of his day on the subject. " (EJ, 2007) . OCLC lists 30 copies worldwide. Nice, clean copy in very good condition. (SEF39-12).

Fitchburg, Mass. : Suom. Sos. Kustannusyhtiö, 1916. Paperback. 16mo. 9 pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Drama - juvenile. OCLC lists 1 copy worldwide (National Library of Finland) . Very good condition. (FIN-21-32).

Astoria, Ore. : Pacific Development Society, 1924. Hardcover. 8vo. 208 pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Poetry. OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide. Edgeworn, small tears at ends of backstrip, good condition. (FIN-22-16).

Port Arthur, Ontario : Työkansan Kustannusyhtiön Kustantama, 1914. Paperback. 8vo. 171 Pages. In Finnish. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (National Library of Finland, Cleveland Public Library, Vancouver Public Library, Lakehead Univ, Univ of Toronto) . Binding loose, back cover missing, hole through last few pages, fair condition. (FIN-17-19).

Astoria, Ore. : Pacific Development Society, 1924. Hardcover. 12mo. 208 pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Finnish poetry. OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide. Sticker on back cover, moisture marks on covers, internally clean, condition. (FIN-20-20).

Hancock, Mich. : Työmiehen Kustannusyhtiö, 1911. Hardcover. 12mo. 127 Pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Poetry. OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide (Univ of California-Berkeley, Cleveland Public Library) . Ex library, front hinge split, good condition. (FIN-17-18).

Fitchburg, Mass. : Suom. Sos. Kust. Yhtiön Kustannuksella, 1912. Hardcover. 12mo. 192 Pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Poetry. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (National Library of Finland, Oregon Historical Society, Univ of Washington, Lakehead Univ) . Sticker on spine and inside front cover, hinges split, good- condition. (FIN-17-14).

Toronto : Tekijä, 1948. Paperback. 8vo. 39 pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Christianity. OCLC lists 1 copy worldwide (National Library of Finland) . Very good condition. (FIN-21-16).

Hämeenlinna : Boman & Karlsson, 1902. Hardcover. 8vo. 68 pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT (S) : Poetry. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (National Library of Finland, Univ of California-Berkeley, Univ of Kansas, Lakehead Univ, Univ of Toronto) . BOUND WITH: Paivio, Aku. HORNIN ORJAT. 1913. Port Arthur, Ont. , Työkansan kustannusyhtiön kirjapainossa. 96 pages. In Finnish. SUBJECT(S) : Poetry. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (Cleveland Public Library, Simon Fraser Univ, Lakehead Univ, Univ of Toronto, National Library of Finland) .. Covers a little worn, good condition. (FIN-22-19x).

Vilna: Y. R. Rom, 1855. Hardcover. Later boards. 8vo. 416 pages, 23 cm. In Hebrew and Judeo-German. Title translates to "Debts of the Heart. " Originally written by Pakuda in Arabic in 1040. The work was translated by ibn Tibbon between the years of 1161-1180. Bahya ben Joseph ibn Paquda was a Jewish philosopher and rabbi who lived at Zaragoza, Al-Andalus (now Spain) in the first half of the eleventh century. He is often referred to as Rabbeinu Bachya (Wikipedia, 2018) . This work was profoundly important to the study of ethics by the Misnagdim opponents of Hasidism (YIVO, 2018) . SUBJECTS: Jewish ethics -- Early works to 1800. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (JTS, HUC, UMass, QBPL, Bryn Mawr) . Ex-library with usual markings. Very light damp stains throughout. Overall Very good condition. (RAB-65-21).

Izmir: No Publisher, 1868. Hardcover. Period quarter leather and marbled boards, 8vo, 296 leaves. In Hebrew. Volume one (of two) only. SUBJECT(S) : Cabala. OCLC lists 1 copy worldwide (UCLA) . Palache (1788-1869) was born into a distinguished family in Smyrna, where he was a rabbi. He was an av bet din, passing judgments in religious court. While a prolific writer, many of Palache's manuscripts remain unpublished, and some were burned. (EJ) Marbled boards, gilt title on spine. Ex library with stamps, outside clean. Covers worn, paper toning but nice and strong, good condition. (HEB-8-18).

Izmir: Bi-Defus Binyamin N. Tsiyon Roditi, 1874. Hardcover. Period boards. 4to. 260 pages, 31 cm. In Hebrew. Title translates to "The Charity of Life. " Rav Hayim Palachi (1788- 1868) was the chief rabbi of Izmir. He was personally appointed to the post by the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmacid. He wrote extensively in Ladino and Hebrew and was highly honored by the sultan and Muslim authories in Istanbul. He was "considered the 'Haham Bashi' of Izmir in the middle of the 19th century, and founder of the 'Beit Hillel' Synagogue and beit madras (study hall) . He was very knowledgeable, and received letters from all over the world with questions about Halacha. He wrote 82 books addressing important issues in Jewish life. The community today is very proud of his legacy, and speak of him with great respect. In the synagogue, when his name is mentioned or cited, the congregation stands up and bows with respect" ("Journey into Jewish Heritage, " 2016) . SUBJECTS: Jewish sermons, Hebrew. Charity. OCLC only lists two… Read More

Izmir: Mordekhai Yitshak Barki, 1895. Hardcover. 1st edition. Later boards. 4to. 82 pages, 31 cm. In Hebrew. Title translates "and Joseph Knew His Brethren: A History of Man. " A commentary on Jewish aggadot. Written by the children of Chaim Palachi, the chieff rabbi of Izmir. The Palachi family was renowned for their learnedness and stature in the Turkish Jewish community (Wikipedia, 2018) . SUBJECTS: Jewish sermons. Aggada. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide (OCLC: 38959874) . Contains Ottoman stamp on title page. Very Good Condition. (RAB-64-54-PE).

Jewish Agency For Palestine, 1952. Paperback. 1st Edition. Original Typed Report. 12mo. 31 pages ; 30 cm. In English. This is the DP-period May 1952 Executive Report from the New York Jewish Agency for Palestine, now known as the Jewish Agency for Israel, which is the largest Jewish nonprofit organization in the world. This original type-written report of the financial expenditures and programmatic activities of the Jewish Agency documents one of the most important segments of the Agency's history. David Ben-Gurion was executive of the Agency until 1948, when he left to become Israel's 1st Prime Minister. In 1952, the Knesset passed the "Zionist Organization-Jewish Agency for Israel Law, " which formalized the Jewish Agency's responsibility to supervise Aliyah, absorption, and settlement in the State of Israel. Interestingly, this New York Executive Report uses the name "Jewish Agency for Palestine, " even though the organization began to use the name "Jewish Agency for Israel" in 1948. OCLC lists no… Read More

New York, Committee On Unity For Palestine, 1930. Paperback. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers with Illustration of the Statue of Liberty. 12mo. 5 pages ; 16 cm. Holocaust/DP-era outline of possible motivations for being an American Zionist including quotes from Louis Brandeis and Judge Julian Mack. OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide (Univ. Of Minnesota, HUC) . Very good+ condition. Scarce. (zion-10-44).