Search Results: Authors starting with V from BiblioStax

McGraw-Hill, 1994. First printing; full numberline. Fine coated red cloth boards, gilt stamped spine titles. Pages fine, no writing. Dj lt. edge wear; unclipped 39.95, protected in new, clear sleeve. 248 pages. Shows the reader how to use chaos theory as it is being used on Wall Street - to invest in the financial markets, hedge against market risk and reap high returns. It shows how the success of leading money managers and market forecasters such as Zweig, O'Neil and Bernstein is tied to chaos theory.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Boston, Massachusetts: Focal Press, 1998. First printing. Moderate cover wear. Pages very good. 217 pages. Eugene Vale guides the aspiring writer through every phase of a film's development, from the original concept to the shooting script. Teachers of the craft as well as writers and directors have acclaimed it as one of the best. Combines practical advice for the writer with a lucid overview of the unique features of this most contemporary art form, distinguishing film and video from other media and other kinds of storytelling. Teaches the reader to think in terms of the camera and gives advice on the realities of filmmaking. Simultaneously, Vale, who began his own career as a scriptwriter for the great French director Jean Renoir, provides a solid grounding in the history of drama from the Classical Greek Theater through the great cinematic works of the twentieth century. Both philosophical and pragmatic, this is a readable book for students and active professionals who want to… Read More

London, England: Souvenir Press, Ltd., 1990. Black full cloth boards, silver stamped titles, lt. shelf wear. Pages fine. Dj fine; unclipped 14.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic cosmic jacket design by James Harris. In CONFRONTATIONS, the second volume of a trilogy, Dr. Jacques Vallee personally investigates forty astonishing UFO cases from around the world. Vallee finds it shocking that professional scientists have never seriously examined this material. This book is about the hopes, experiences, and the frustrations of a scientist who has gone into the field to investigate a bizarre, seductive, and often terrifying phenomenon reported by many witnesses as a contact with an alien form of intelligence. 263 pages. Printed in Great Britain.. First British Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

New York: Ace Books, 1965. Moderate cover, edge wear. Pages fine. Appears unread. Classic saucer fleet cover illustration. Famed investigator and young scientist Jacques Vallee's first book on UFO's which became a lifelong theoretical pursuit. Does intelligence exist elsewhere in the universe? This investigation details hundreds of reports sighted and reported all over the world from Seoul to Great Britain, Argentina, France and the USA. What are these objects? Where do they come from? Are they manned, by thinking beings from other worlds or are they unmanned, but directed by a superior intelligence thousands of light-years away from the planet Earth? And are they among us now? Includes bibliography w/200 references. 255 pages.. First Ace Edition. Paperback. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

New York: Ballantine Books, 1992. Stated First Edition, March 1992; full numberline. Black boards, black cloth spine wrap, red metallic spine titles, fine. Pages fine; no writing. Dust wrapper, fine; unclipped 18.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Front wrapper panel features bold white titles over deep red silhouetted shot of Kremlin skyline in red w/streaking light in b.g. Includes eight pages of photo plates. Very attractive. Interviews with Soviet scientists, government and military officials, media figures, and one cosmonaut reveal classified information and anecdotes about unexplained phenomena. Indexed, w/appendices of cases cited. Rare near fine first edition in same wrapper. 212 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Rotterdam - 's-Gravenhage: Nijgh & Van Ditmar - N. V., 1949. Grey boards, red spine titles, slight shelf wear. Pages fine, clean. Dj slight shelf wear. 196 pages.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Adyar, Madrasa, India : Theosophical Publishing House , 1927. 1927 at title page. Stated second edition - revised. Brick red cloth boards, black cover and spine titles, design, moderate shelf wear, bump, discoloration. Front cover depicts an intriguing circular striated design. Pages good, no writing in text body; owner detail marked out at half-title page. Front blank endpaper removed. String-bind, good, square; few areas starting. The author of this book, J. J. Van der Leeuw, was an ecumenical Christian and priest in the Liberal Catholic Church. He relates religious concepts from all times and places to the inner teachings of Jesus. E.g., the Third Person in the Divine Trinity, or the Holy Ghost in Christian terminology, etc. which are crucial for existance, but may appear relatively inconspicuous in Christian religions. Contents: "Foreword; Preface; First Section - The Holy Ghost as the Creator: Chapter I. The Holy Spirit, A Neglected Chapter in Religious History: Neglect of… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Bedford/St Martins, 2002. Slight corner, edge wear. Pages fine, no writing or marks. 193 pages.. Sixth Edition. Soft cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

61 West 48th Street, New York : Albert & Charles Boni - Boni Books, 1933. Stated at copyright: First Published in Boni Books February, 1933. Large 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" design. Navy full-cloth boards, silver horizontal spine titles w/decorative bands, light shelf wear. Pages near fine, clean. Charming antiquarian inscription at front endpaper: "4-14-33, To Ko:- Wishing you a very happy Birthday and many happy returns of the day. I hope you enjoy this book a lot. Love, Aunt Helen". Mr. Van Loon has drawn for this book over one hundred and fifty black and white illustrations which are here produced with eight full page plates in color. Dark blue tinted topstain. Bind fine; hinges intact. Rare original blue pictorial wrapper, moderate shelf wear, chip; unclipped 1.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Front panel depicts Van Loon scene of giant pillars w/small entrance and figures in monochromatic silver. Extra-wide front and back flaps present a full, rich summary of this… Read More

61 West 48th Street, New York : Boni & Liveright , 1928. First printing; 1928 at copyright w/no additional printings stated. Large 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" design. Dark violet coated cloth pictorial boards, gilt cover, spine titles and borders, moderate shelf wear, rub. Cover depicts scene emanating dry desert heat of the Israelites mountain-top fortress city, Masada, in hues of gold, orange and green. Pages near fine; no writing. Matte beige endpapers, fine. Light violet tinted topstain. Bind fine; hinges intact. Rare original beige pictorial wrapper, moderate shelf wear, chip; unclipped 5.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Front panel repeats scene of Masada, high city of stone, w/trapezoidal borders w/full cover and spine titles in dark brown. Extra-wide front and back flaps present a full, rich summary of this text. Back panel features small vignette of fishers casting net. Rare near fine first edition in near very good wrapper. Printed by Van Rees Press of New York. At… Read More

Rand McNally & Company, 1969. Some cover, edge wear, discoloration. Pages very good. 146 pages.. Soft cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

West Concord, Massachusetts: General Radio Company, 1966. Rare material. Moderate wear. Pages very good, clean. Illustrated w/charts, graphs, drawings, photos. Clear concise introduction to stroboscopy, or utilizing a device for studying the motion of a body, especially a body in rapid revolution or vibration, by making the motion appear to slow down or stop, as by periodically illuminating the body or viewing it through widely spaced openings in a revolving disk. 116 pages. Few bookstore marks.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Book.

Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press Publishing, 1982. Slight shelf wear. Pages very good. Down-to-earth common sense booklet on living an energetic life through vegetarians or restricting flesh intake and enjoying it, reducing stress naturally, sleeping well, and taking care of ourselves. 62 pages.. Soft cover. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

South-Western Thomson Learning, 2001. Moderate wear. Includes new CD. 132 pages. Reinforces essential application skills, such as word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, and electronic presentation. This intermediate/advanced simulation is different from other typical document production simulations in that it provides students unique opportunities to go beyond the basics as they apply creativity in problem solving, decision making, flexibility, and more.. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

New York: Paragon House, 1991. Stated First Edition, 1991 at copyright. Bright brown boards, black textured spine wrap, gilt embossed spine titles, fine. Pages fine, no writing. Dj fine; unclipped 24.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Vankin delves into the seamy world of conspiracies and conspirators and asks the question: "Is there something rotten in America?" For this first comprehensive, objective look at theories about American conspiracies, author Jonathan Vankin presents the facts and lets the reader decide for himself where fact becomes fiction and fiction all too true. A slice of the cavalcade of operations including but not limited to: Kennedy, AIDS, Iraq, CIA, Nazis, Christic Institute, Propaganda, George Bush, Secret Societies, Mystery Cults, Jonestown, Iran-Contra, Cancer, The Rockefellers, Watergate, Lee Oswald & Kerry Thornley, Vietnam, UFO's, Votescam, LSD, Lyndon LaRouche, Masons, Pan Am 103, the John Birch Society, the Mafia, and Mae Brussel. 319 pages.… Read More

Budapest, Hungary, 2000. Rare updated and revised edition. Lt. shelf wear. Pages fine. 89 pages w/a large photo plate section of pieces from museum.. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

London - Philadelphia: William Heinemann - J. B. Lippincott Co., 1916. Signed by Arthur Rackham at limitation page: "This Edition is limited to five hundred and twenty-five copies of which five hundred are for sale. This is No. '165.' 'Arthur Rackham.'" Measures apprx. 7 3/4" x 10"; significantly larger design than trade edition. Fine, dark blue cloth boards, gilt cover and spine titles with vignettes, moderate shelf, edge wear, rub, toning. Cover depicts two whimsical elfin characters, one appearing more benevolent, the other mischievous. Spine titles with vignette; Heinemann at heel of spine. Rough-cut, thick deckled pages, very good, clean; some varying toning. Elfin illustrated endpapers with moderate toning. Bind good, square; hinges intact. Includes a dozen richly detailed color plates by Arthur Rackham mounted on heavy stock matte leaves with captioned tissue guards adjacent. Two dozen with full page b&w designs; partial-page imagery,… Read More

Long Acre, London: Odhams Press, 1951. Red leatherette boards, gilt spine title, moderate wear. Heavy stock pages very good, many beautiful photo plates. The wayfarer's guide to the varied scenery of Britain and the people who live and work in the countryside. Inscription on flyleaf. 384 pages.. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

303 Fifth Avenue, New York : Alpha House, Inc., 1926. Statedat at copyright: "Copyrighted, 1926, Alpha House, Inc." Manufactured in the United States of America by H. Wolff." Beautiful dark purplish-brown full cloth boards, gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Ornately tooled cover design features crisp blind-stamped cover titles with richly detailed blind-stamp collage design bordering. Spine features upper and lower band continuing this blind-stamp motif with the gilt titles. Antiquarian signature penned twice inside cover: "Wallace A. Pratt, 718 Pearson St. Walla Walla" and statement penned below: "Given to the Manor by Dr. Pratt, May 1972." Stamp adjacent at endpaper: "Willamette View Manor." Frontispiece illustration from an early Greek manuscript: "Members of the Council of Nice presenting their decision to the Emperor Constantine, Fourth Century." Pages near fine, clean without writing or marks in text body. Bind good,… Read More

London - Philadelphia: William Heinemann - J. B. Lippincott Co., 1916. Signed by Arthur Rackham at limitation page: "This Edition is limited to five hundred and twenty-five copies of which five hundred are for sale. This is No. '125.' 'Arthur Rackham.'" Measures apprx. 7 3/4" x 10"; significantly larger design than trade edition . Fine, dark blue cloth boards, gilt cover and spine titles with vignettes, moderate cover, corner wear, rub, some discoloration. Cover depicts two whimsical elfin characters, one appearing more benevolent, the other mischievous. Spine titles with vignette; Heinemann at heel of spine. As a result of the first world war, this is the only Rackham limited edition not to be issued in white cover. Pages generally very good; moderate page roll. Last few at back with some discoloration at exterior edge. Elfin illustrated endpapers; some toning. Retains dark grey ribbon marker w/some fray. Bind good, square; hinges intact. Includes… Read More