Search Results: Titles starting with K from Capricorn Books

Wayland, (Hove, 1978), first edition. 96 pp, 8vo (8 5/8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. Profusely illustrated in b&w with photographs, reproductions, map. "Commonly blamed as the man who started World War I, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany is often seen as a tough aggressor; a man, as Bismarck might have said, 'of blood and iron'. As leader of the world's strongest army, he wielded great power. When, at the beginning of this century, he built up an almost equally strong navy, it seemed as if nothing could stop Germany's advances. But was he really the strong man of popular legend? Richard Garrett argues that, behind the stern appearance and the flamboyant moustache, Kaiser Bill was a failure. He believed that God had appointed him Emperor of Germany and that God would tell him what to do. His talent for making enemies was enormous. He had grown up as a spoilt child with a wide knowledge of many things and a deep understanding of almost nothing; and yet his arrogant… Read More

London: Arms and Armour, 1997. 192 pp, large 8vo (9 7/16" H). B&w plates. "Japanologist and historian Raymond Lamont-Brown delves beneath the actual events to uncover the psychology, myth and reality of Kamikaze strategy, training and execution. He uses original Japanese records and personal testimonies to describe the organization and operation of the Kamikaze on land, sea and in the air. The reader will gain an unprecedented understanding of the mentality of the tactic and those who carried it out and of the impact it had on the Allied war effort." Dust jacket has tiny tear at top of rear flap. . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London: I.B. Tauris, 1996. 354 pp, large 8vo (9 3/8" H). B&w maps. "Given the location of the state of Jammu and Kashmir on the borders of China and Central Asia, the isurgency in the valley threatens the stability of a region of great strategic importance, challenging the integrity of the Indian union and creating potentially disastrous tensions between India and Pakistan which may yet escalate into a greater regional conflict. (This book offers a) very readable, carefully documented but highly accessible account of the origins, development and implications of this contentious issue. Beginning with the early history of the independent kingdom of Kashmir, Schofield traces the origins of the modern state in the 19th century, including the controversial 'sale' by the British of a predominantly Muslim Kashmir to a Hindu ruler in 1846. She examines the implications for the people when in 1947 the Maharaja came to choose between joining Muslim Pakistan and secular, yet majority… Read More

New York: Harper & Row, 1971. 162 pp, 8 1/4" H. Signed "Jean Little" on title page. "Emily's character sketch of her best friend Kate covered just about everything. It said Kate liked to act tough, but with small children she was gentle. It said she loved words and hated parsnips. It said they would still be friends when they were old ladies in wheelchairs. But it didn't say that Kate was Jewish because, as Emily explained later, being Jewish was not exactly part of Kate's character. That was a year ago, and now a great deal had happened to change Emily's feelings toward Kate - and to change Kate's image of herself. Looking back, Kate tries to make sense of it all. It all started on the day she met that little kid who called herself Susannah. For Kate, it has been a year of insight and discovery, of learning as much about others as she does about herself. Kate still doesn't have all the answers. But she has made an important beginning." Light… Read More

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996. Unpaginated, 4to (12 1/4" H). Beautifully illustrated on every page by Brian Wildsmith in wonderful vivid colors. A charming story, written by Princess Takamado of Japan. "The little dream-eater came from beyond the rainbow, from the land of fantastic creatures. Although he was only little, he came to help Katie conquer her bad dreams and to fight all the ferocious dream monsters - ." Book is Fine. Dust jacket has minor edge wrinkling.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good+. Illus. by Brian Wildsmith..

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996. Unpaginated, 4to (12 1/4" H). Beautifully illustrated on every page by Brian Wildsmith in wonderful vivid colors. A charming story, written by Princess Takamado of Japan. "The little dream-eater came from beyond the rainbow, from the land of fantastic creatures. Although he was only little, he came to help Katie conquer her bad dreams and to fight all the ferocious dream monsters - ." Dust jacket has very minor rubbing. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Illus. by Brian Wildsmith..

Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. 342 pp, 8vo (8 1/2" H). "Harold Pringle was underage when the Second World War broke out, eager to leave quiet Flinton, Ontario, to serve by his father's side. But few who volunteered to fight 'the good fight' realized what horror lay ahead; soon both young Harold and his father were cracking under the strain. His father was sent home; Harold Pringle found himself in Italy, fighting on the bloody 'Hitler Line'. Shellshocked, this broken soldier embarked on a tragic, final course: desertion, debauchery in the streets of Rome and a suspect accusation of murder. His appeal was reviewed by the highest levels of government, right up to Prime Minister King. But two months after the official end of the war, Private Pringle was put to death - the only soldier the Canadians had executed since the First World War. His own countrymen carried out the orders, forbidden to go home before completing this last grotesque assignment. The Pringle file was… Read More

London: William Kimber, 1954. 220 pp, 8vo (8 5/8" H). B&w photographs, map. Map endpapers. "Often in the words of the men who sailed in her, Kenneth Poolman has made the story of one ship tell the larger tale of Britain in duress, fighting for her life. We see the great battles and the long patrols of the Arctic and the Norwegian shore, of the North Sea, the Channel and the Western Approaches, and of Crete and Malta in the Mediterranean as the men of the 'Kelly' saw them; as Mountbatten and Lord Hugh Beresford saw them from the 'Kelly's' bridge, as Stoker Rogers saw them from his engine-room, as the sweethearts and wives of 'Kelly' men came to know them." The 'Kelly' was commissioned August 23rd 1939 and sunk by dive-bombers May 23rd, 1941. Small bookstore label and tiny glue mark on free front endpaper, light to moderate edge rubbing - mainly at corners and at top/bottom of spine, light wrinkling at top of spine, light rubbing on boards and on… Read More

Hamilton: Art Gallery of Hamilton, 1980. 32 pp, oblong (9" H x 11" D). Colour and b&w reproductions. Exhibition catalogue. Contents: Itinerary; Foreword; Ken Danby of Serigraphy (From "Ken Danby" by Paul Duval); A Conversation with Ken Danby; The Exhibition/Lithographs; The Exhibition/Serigraphs; Biography (Chronology); Selected Bibliography. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - some very minor soiling and wrinkling on covers, two tiny minor corner creases.. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good+. Illus. by Ken Danby..

Gillingham: Meresborough, 1981. 192 pp, 8vo (8 1/2" H). B&w photographs (some German reconnaissance), drawings, profiles. "Biggin Hill, Manston, Hawkinge and West Malling are just a few of those historic Battle of Britain airfields covered in this book. Written by members of the Kent Aviation Historical Research Society, it contains much new material which will be of interest both to aviation enthusiasts and those living in Kent. As the title suggests, it is not an attempt at re-telling the Battle of Britain story for, unlike many previous publications, it concentrates entirely upon the airfields. An introductory chapter though, deals with the effects of the Battle upon the County of Kent whilst subsequent sections deal with each airfield in turn. Apart from those already mentioned, the book has sections on Gravesend, Rochester, Detling, (Eastchurch), and Lympne whilst a further chapter deals with airfield defences. Using personal accounts, official records and many rarely seen… Read More

New York: Macmillan, 1900. 276 pp + (4 pp) publisher's advertisements, 8 1/4" H. Green cloth with elaborate gilt decoration and lettering on spine and front board, top edge gilt. B&w illustrations (all present). Set in 1850s Kentucky, this is a tale of romance and tragedy, following the wooing, engagement, wedding and family life of nature lover, Adam Moss, and his society-loving neighbor, Georgianna. A slight separation between several page gatherings but still holding firmly in binding, paper is split on inside rear hinge - holding firmly, slight toning in margins of pages, light to moderate browning to fore-edge and bottom of text block, light edge wear to boards, light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine - tiny tear at bottom, green colour has faded to brown on spine and some edges of boards, spine has various small areas of colour fading which effects some of the lettering and decoration. Book is protected in a stiff clear mylar jacket.. Revised Edition.. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket.… Read More

C. Voutsas, Athens, 1979. 79 pp, small 4to (10 15/16" H), soft cover with attached dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, map, floor plans. Errata slip laid in. A look at the history of the island of Kerkyra, its Archaeological Museum and treasures, its landscape and architecture. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very light edge wear, two 1" tears with some surface paper loss - archivally taped, very light rubbing, old sticker residue on rear flap and part of inside rear cover, light curling to to top bottom edges of dust jacket. VG-.

Burlington, Ontario: Windsor Publications, 1988. 184 pp, 11 1/4" H. B&w and colour photographs, reproductions. "(The authors) describe Manitoba's beginnings as a fur trade empire under the Hudson's Bay Company. They depict the development of the province's resources and potential as a national priority when, in 1870, a very small Province of Manitoba was created to spearhead the development of a western agrarian empire. Working within a changing social and economic climate, entrepreneurs struggled to establish Winnipeg as the West's premier city, and situated that city as the hub of a transportation and distribution network that supported the province's heartland. Ranging forward, the authors' accounting of the province's role in agriculture, industry, hydro, mining, and tourism is given within the context of national and international forces. Roger Newman has prepared histories of selected Manitoba businesses and organizations whose contributions to the… Read More

N.P.: Random House Canada, 2001. 245 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). Inscribed on half title page: "To T____ Best Wishes & Many Thanks! Warren Nov. 2001". Also inscribed on verso of front free endpaper: "T____, Hopefully my retirement will be as enjoyable as yours, Mike Harris". The second inscription is in two different coloured inks (possibly two different hands). "(F)or the first time, Kinsella lifts the veil on what really goes on inside campaigns - and it's not pretty. This is the good, the bad and the ugly of partisan politics, and Kinsella argues that all three are necessary for a healthy and democratic political dialogue. But this isn't a cynic's book on how to manipulate the voting public. The advice from the Prince of Darkness is 'stay on message, and stick to the truth'. Those practitioners of the black arts who resort to lies and cheating are most often burned at the stake by the voters. And he marshals plenty of evidence and insider… Read More

Toronto: Dundurn, 2008. 204 pp, 9" H. B&w illustrations. " 'Kickstart' profiles Canadians who have found success in a wide variety of fields, including business, (entrepreneur Jim Pattison), science (astronaut Roberta Bondar), the arts (ballerina Karen Kain), pop culture (cartoonist Lynn Johnston), the law (Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin), politics (former prime minister Brian Mulroney), humanitarianism (James Orbinski), and journalism (June Callwood). Some launched businesses as teenagers, while others pinballed from job to job before locating their cause or passion. Some travelled the world in search of purpose, and some only found themselves upon returning home. Their collective wisdom, offered in their own words, just might help you 'kickstart' something of your own." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean and bright.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1972. 241 pp, 8vo (8 1/2" H). B&w plates. "The explosion which followed Kapitanleutnant Schweiger's curt order to fire on the afternoon of 7 May 1915 far exceeded even his most fervid imaginings. For the torpedo which streaked away from U 20 in response to his command sent to the bottom of the sea the liner Lusitania and with her 1,195 innocent men, women and children, many of them citizens of neutral America and the howl of indignation which followed this cold-blooded atrocity resounded throughout the world. (The author) looks at the German side of the picture and in the process raises some very topical moral issues. When two countries are at war is it to be total or limited war and, if the latter, who is to define the limits? The problem was to bedevil the German Submarine Service throughout the First World War as the Kaiser and his Admirals weighed and reweighed the effects of the British blockade against the value of American neutrality and… Read More

London: Victor Gollancz, 1979. 181 pp, 8"H. "Coin-collecting can be a dangerous hobby in the United States. One important collector has just been killed in a car crash. His niece, who inherits, takes her uncle's valuable collection to her lawyer, Donald Roback, and Roback, a collector himself, realises they are fakes. So when were the genuine coins switched, and by whom? And was the car crash genuinely an accident? When he asks that last question, Roback also begins to wonder whether other recent 'accidents' to collectors were quite what they seemed: one drowned, though a good swimmer; two burned to death in their home. Roback has another hobby: detection. And now he begins to investigate. There are one or two very nasty customers among the dealers: in particular, one Alvin Andred, whose place of business is a fortress, guarded not only by armoured doors and electronic eyes but also by vicious thugs with guns. But Roback most ingeniously outsmarts him; and Andred plans… Read More

Barnsley: Leo Cooper, 2001. 176 pp, 8 1/2" H. B&w photographs, reproductions, battle plans, maps. Contents: Background; Belmont; Graspan; Modder River; Magersfontein; Kimberley under Siege; And Afterwards. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very minor wear at the top/bottom of the spine.. Not Signed. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+.

London: Brockhampton, 1998. 159 pp, 10" H. B&w and colour illustrations - photographs, reproductions, maps. "Two great narrative themes, which link the sacred and the secular, have been passed down to us from the Dark Ages. These are the stories of the heroic, godlike Arthur and of a mystic object of quest, the Holy Grail. John Matthews has created an easily understood survey of the origins and merging of these epic themes and stories It is a richly woven tapestry of myth and legend, and of love and desire - both sacred and profane. It covers city and temple, knights and monks, and ranges far and wide, from Camelot to Carbonek. In gathering together the strands that make up the stories, the author has examined many of the hundred or so extant texts. He has selected from these - some still untranslated and obscure - to show how the two great themes changed and developed down the centuries as they became inextricably joined. (This book) provides a fascinating survey as well as… Read More

Oxford: Basil Blackwell 56 pp, 8vo (8 11/16" H) - dark blue cloth with gold lettering on spine, gold seal on front board. No date - c1964. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, reproductions. A brief pictorial overview of the history of King Edward's School, Birmingham, dating back to 1552. Interior - light browning to enpapers and margins of text pages, school presentation label to previous owner on front pastedown, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - light edgewear, light fading to cloth on spine and on parts of boards, two very small watermarks at bottom of front board. . Hard Cover. Good+/No Jacket.