Search Results: Titles starting with N from Stillman Books

Dennis Lee's quote: "Purdy is among the finest of living poets, and one of the substantial poets in English of the century."



Born: December 30, 1918, Ontario






Died: April 21, 2000 (age 81 years), North Saanich, B.C.

From the front d.j. flap: "In this Bantu folktale, retold in lively fashion by Celia Barker Lottridge, a professional storyteller, it is the animal who tries the hardest rather than the one endowed with the greatest talents who proves himself the hero. The arid African landscape, the tree and its luscious fruit, and the drama played out among animals large and small are brought to vivid life in striking illustrations by Ian Wallace."

From the d.j. flap: "From Acro Twin to Zugling this encyclopaedic book is the first on the history of names and naming systems of aircraft and engines used or evaluated by the British armed forces since 1878. This research includes United States, French, Italian, Dutch and German aircraft and engines. A unique feature of the book is an alphabetic index of over 1300 names which gives 'at a glance' reference to manufacturer, name, nickname, type, first flight, Navy, Army or Air Force and engines. The Notes cover a brief history of each, and also the origin and meaning of name and nickname. A section deals in detail with United States names and nicknames of aircraft and engines used by the British in both World Wars."

"In 1937, Canada took a bold step forward with the creation of Trans Canada Airlines. From the beginning, C.D. Howe, Minister of Transport and architect of TCA, envisioned not just a commercially viable enterprise, but also a symbol of Canadian identity that would single-handedly "overcome vast geographical barriers, thwart the Americans, reassure the British and unite the country." National Treasure offers a thoroughly researched history of Canada's original airline, from its conception to its eventual metamorphosis into Air Canada in the sixties. In between are the stories of an airline that pioneered flight across a demanding country, in the process bringing its citizens closer to each other as well as to the reat of the world. Packed with photos and enlivened by interviews with past pilots, flight attendants and other employees, 'National Treasure' is an absorbing look at one airline's ascent from a seemingly imposseble vision to a major international carrier and a national treasure." (from the d.j.)

From the Preface:
"While the bulk of the Trust's activities will be devoted to annual grants to assist research or publication, it is important that the fruits of a lifetime's labour are preserved. In due course we hope that Geoffrey Osborn will complete the definitive work on mail sent to and from Bitish naval officers around the world in the Victorian era. His ability to identify both the sender and his location from the surviving envelope alone is legendary and the Trustees felt that this work should be preserved as it stands. The result is a Resewarch Paper which will be of interest to both naval and postal historians and, reflecting the personal nature of the study, Geoffrey's original hand-written descriptions have been retained. This publication will be launched on the occasion of the first Stuart Rossiter Memorial Lecture at the National Army Museum."

From the d.j. flap: "In this collection of articles, Norman Webster takes readers on a journey through his 50 years of newspapering--in Canada, China in the early 1970's, the UK of Maggie Thatcher, and around the world. It's old-style reporting from a journalist with a sharp eye for the absurd. As a renowned editor of 'The Globe and Mail' and 'The Montreal Gazette', Webster writes about some of the big issues in Canada, such as the Quebec 'neverendum', the sovereignty debate that consumed the province and the country for three decades. Unlike so many political players in the world today, he is thoughtful and measured in his analysis. His book is entertaining and inspiring for readers of politics, and for journalists looking for award-winning examples of international reporting and editorial columns."
INSCRIBED on the title page: "To Peter, the wise old man from his young cousin Norman"

From the d.j. flap: "Vivid paintings bring to life this story of the chance sighting of the world's best-loved gift giver--Santa Claus. Working in the folk-art tradition, Finster offers an original and exciting visual approach to the well-known Yuletide treasure and creates a fascinating union between the traditional and the uniquely contemporary."
"A selection of the inspirational messages that are always incorporated into Finster's art surround the poem, and a brief biography of Howard Finster follows the illustrations. "

From the d.j. flap: "Vivid paintings bring to life this story of the chance sighting of the world's best-loved gift giver--Santa Claus. Working in the folk-art tradition, Finster offers an original and exciting visual approach to the well-known Yuletide treasure and creates a fascinating union between the traditional and the uniquely contemporary."
"A selection of the inspirational messages that are always incorporated into Finster's art surround the poem, and a brief biography of Howard Finster follows the illustrations. "

From the d.j.: "The first Japanese immigrant to Canada was Manzo Nagano. In 1877 he stowed away on a British ship and landed in New Westminster, B.C. He eventually settled with his bride in Victoria, B.C. By the end of the 19th century, Japanese settlers were farmers in Mission and Haney B.C., shopkeepers in Vancouver, fisherman in Stevenston at the mouth of the Fraser River, loggers on Vancouver Island, and coal miners in Cumberland, B.C. Then came the internment and dispersal of WWII. Today, citizens of Japanese origin are making significant contributions to Canadian life. Toyo Takata has interviewed hundreds of these early settlers and their descendents and presents an exciting collection of photographs, many from family albums."

8 pages of b/w photos. INSCRIBED by Author on the front endpaper.
From the back cover: "Set in what was then the remote settlement of Cold Lake, Alberta, this true story highlights the "growing up" of a boy in the 1940's. Lloyd has woven humour, tragedy and hardship into an intriguing tapestry." Uncommon. Top corners creased pretty much throughout, but o/w a VG or better copy.

2nd Printing, 2005. SIGNED on title page by author without inscription. No other signed copies on Biblio or on Abebooks at this time. Lots of colour photos and maps.

Author/artist states: "This is an alphabet book. But it is also a puzzle book, a story book and a games book." Mr. Harrison and family live in Whitehorse in the Yukon, so he has created a book of games, stories and pictures. VG+. No d.j. as issued.

From the d.j.: "The Township of Langley is one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in British Columbia. Located within the traditional territory of the Kwantlen Nation, the Township encompasses 307 square kilometers and is home to a population of about 100,000 (probably more now). Commissioned by the Township of Langley in conjunction with the province's "BC 150" celebrations. "Nothing Without Effort" comfortably treads the middle ground between academic and popular history. The book includes lively first person accounts plus over one hundred illustrations."
Heavy book and will require extra postage.

Dark Brown cloth with gold lettering on spine. Glossy pictorial d.j. The Township of Langley is one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in British Columbia. Located within the traditional territory of the Kwantlen Nation. The book includes lively first-person accounts plus over one hundred illustrations. It is an accessible reference resource for understanding the complex history of Langley. Inscribed by Author in 2008.

Uncommon 1st Edition. "This is a book that's as much about images as it is about technique. It's as much about having an eye for a picture as it is about having a mastery of the technicalities of black and white. And hopefully, for all the things that are passed on through the words of the photographers who created this collection of incredible images, one of the main benefits of the book will be its ability simply to inspire."
The book includes a short biography of the 21 photographers that have contributed their works.

SIGNED on page 3 by author Hundal: "I hope you enjoy my truck adventure!" Plus author's signature. (no recipient). D.J. has a couple of bumps but no loss of paper; Autographed COPY sticker on front of d.j. Toronto resident Brian Deines did the wonderful illustrations

"This book is the synthesis of several trips to NUNAVIK, the land of the Inuit. Its literary form is original for it combines the astute observations of an ethnologist with the supple language of a poet-novelist. Michel Noel happens to be both. Obviously his writing suffers from none of the obscurantism of scientific writing; on the contrary, he writes in a simple and precise language, frankly addressing those readers who love a good novel, perhaps too, those who have a taste for good travel writing and, especially, those who love art and poetry." "The works shown in this book reflect the importance of the relationship between the materials used--often drawn from local resources such as steatite, caribou antler, ivory, whalebone, animal skins--and the collective memory upon which the creations are based." Several dozen items are pictured, both in colour and b/w.

This version of "The Nutcracker" retains the shape and structure of the original Hoffmann story, but incorporates the elements of the ballet that readers will know and love. The colourful, wonderful illustrations of Michael Hague make this version even more lovable and enjoyable. A Near Fine book and matching d.j. with a minor bump to bottom of spine.