Search Results: Titles starting with T from Books Tell You Why, Inc.

New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670879606 . An attractive first printing of the first edition in just about Fine condition, spine slightly caved in, Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author T. Coraghessan Boyle; T.C. Boyle is one of America's most celebrated and beloved authors. In this collection of stories, Boyle explores the human condition in both its small and large moments, with a wit and humor that has won him a legion of fans.; 8vo; x, 691, [3] pages; Signed on tipped in page; Signed by Author .

New York, Hagerstown, ET AL: Harper & Row, Publishers. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First US Edition; First Printing. CLoth. 0060141239 . A Fine first American edition/first printing with bumping to the corners and a previous owner's bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, housed in a Very Good dust-jacket that is price-clipped and has a tear on the upper edge; T. E. Lawrence was one of the most influential figures in British military strategy during World War I. He is best known for his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire, and for his work as a lieutenant general in the British Army.; 8vo; 352 pages .

Gloucester: Alan Sutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0862990475 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket; In this book, T. H. White correspondents with L. J. Potts about a wide range of topics, from their joint love of books, to White's experiences as an English teacher in the United States, to Potts' philosophical musings. The letters are charming, insightful, and humorous, and provide a unique look at the life and work of one of the greatest authors of the 20th century.; 8vo; 278 pages .

Gloucester: Alan Sutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0862990475 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket; This book is a collection of letters between T. H. White and L. J. Potts. White is a renowned author and illustrator of children's books, and Potts is his editor. The letters are from 1939-1947 and discuss a variety of topics, from White's work on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to Potts's editorial duties at HarperCollins. The letters are frank and honest, and offer a unique look into the mind of one of England's most famous authors.; 8vo; 278 pages .

New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 1884718485 . A Fine edition in a shelfworn Nearly Fine dust-jacket ; This book is the history and bibliography of an Edinburgh publishing house, T N Foulis. The book covers the company's history from its establishment in 1887 to the present day. The book also includes information on the publishing houses' publications, as well as lists of authors and editors who have worked for the company.; 8vo; 267 pages .

New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 1884718485 . A Fine edition in an alike dust-jacket ; This book is a history and bibliography of an Edinburgh publishing house, T N Foulis. It covers the period from 1821 to 1981, and includes information on the imprints and authors published by the house.; 8vo; 267 pages .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fair dust jacket. 1949. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition in tattered and chipped dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; The first comprehensive interpretation of Mr. Eliot's poetry, a voyage of discovery into the creative process; 8vo; FSA .

New York: A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399154485 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; Grafton tackles identity theft and elder abuse in her 20th Kinsey Millhone mystery. Gus Vronsky, Kinsey's elderly next-door neighbor, suffers a fall and needs in-home care. A health-care nurse named Solana Rojas is hired, and Kinsey does a background check, finding nothing out of order. Solana turns out to be an identity thief and true sociopath. This is vintage Grafton, set in the 1980s but scarily current; A Kinsey Millhone Mystery; 8vo; [xii], [3]-387, [388] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons. As New in As New dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399154485 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; Grafton tackles identity theft and elder abuse in her 20th Kinsey Millhone mystery. Gus Vronsky, Kinsey's elderly next-door neighbor, suffers a fall and needs in-home care. A health-care nurse named Solana Rojas is hired, and Kinsey does a background check, finding nothing out of order. Solana turns out to be an identity thief and true sociopath; 8vo .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399154485 . A first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by the author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; Grafton tackles identity theft and elder abuse in her 20th Kinsey Millhone mystery. Gus Vronsky, Kinsey's elderly next-door neighbor, suffers a fall and needs in-home care. A health-care nurse named Solana Rojas is hired, and Kinsey does a background check, finding nothing out of order. Solana turns out to be an identity thief and true sociopath. This is vintage Grafton, set in the 1980s but scarily current; 8vo ; ; Signed by Author .

New York: Arbor House. Fine. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877951926 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a like dust-jacket; Tabitha Fffoulkes is a young woman who has had a difficult life. She has been in and out of foster homes, and she has had a difficult time finding a family that will love her. She is finally placed with the Fffoulkes family, and she is excited to start a new life. However, the family is not what Tabitha expected. They are rude and unyielding, and they do not seem to care about her. Tabitha is determined to make things work, but she is not sure how.; 8vo; 311 pages .

New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877951926 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket that is barely scuffed; In Tabitha Fffoulkes, John Linssen tells the story of a spirited young woman who is determined to make her mark in the world. Despite being born to a family of modest means, Tabitha has a passion for art and a determination to do what is right, no matter the cost. When she meets the charismatic Mr. Fffoulkes, she is swept away by his wild side and his promise to take her to the stars. But as Tabitha begins to understand the scope of Mr. Fffoulkes’s business, she begins to fear for her safety. With the authorities closing in, Tabitha must choose between the life she wants and the man she loves.This novel is a sweeping story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a story of a young woman who is determined to make her mark in the world and the man who is determined to help her do it. It is a story of… Read More

New York: Ticknor & Fields. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0899193129 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in Near Fine dust-jacket; Table Money is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Jimmy Breslin. The story follows a family who are struggling to make ends meet and their clever way of dealing with money. The family engages in a variety of creative money-making activities, such as growing vegetables in a pot on the stove and selling popsicles on a hot summer day. Each activity is accompanied by a rhyming story that teaches a valuable lesson about money. The children in the family are enthusiastic and creative, and their story exemplifies the importance of working together to manage finances wisely.; 8vo; 436 pages; $6.00 .

New York: Farrar Straus Giroux. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0374272417 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly foxed top edge in alike dust-jacket with sunned spine; This book is written as a series of vignettes about different aspects of life in North America. It covers everything from the history of the continent to the people who live there.; 8vo; 293 pages; FSA .

London: George Buchanan Bailey. Good. 1949. Hardcover. Good condition, aged with a cracked rear hinge and a previous owner's name inked on the front pastedown; Issued by C. H. Bailey as a customer handout; 24mo; 525 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1945. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. An attractive first US edition/first printing, Bürgin 506. Fine condition in alike dustjacket showing only minor wear to edges. Slight toning of endpapers and page edges, clean and tight. Bright green cloth with gilt decorations and gilt spine; The story of the early life of Moses, of his preparations for leading his people out of Egypt, of the exodus itself and incidents at the oasis Kadesh and of the engraving of the stone tables of the law at Sinai. (From the cover) Translated from the German [Das Gesetz] by H. T. Lowe-Porter; 8vo .

New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805031316 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a Fine dust-jacket. Volume is signed by author Robert Olen Butler on the title page; Collection of short stories from Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler ; 8vo ; 203 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805031316 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket; In this novel, Butler takes the reader on a wild ride through the lives of three Los Angeles-based tabloid journalists. From drugs and Hollywood scandals to love and loss, these journalists live their lives in the eye of the media storm.; 8vo .

New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0395694612 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Ann Patchett on title page; Ann Patchett's Taft is a well-crafted novel about a dysfunctional family and their tangled love stories. Taft tells the story of the Taft family from the perspectives of each of its members, as they all try to make their way in the world. This book is a compelling look at the ways that family dynamics can influence our lives, and the ways that we can try to break free from them.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312681941 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear and "Signed 1st edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor on the front free end paper; Across Brattleboro, Vermont, rich people (some with dark secrets) are waking up in their high-security, alarm-equipped homes to find a Post-it note stuck to their bedside tables reading, "You're it." There is little sign of disturbance anywhere, nothing stolen (that anyone admits) , and only a bit of expensive food eaten as a signature. The local press loves the story and they have collectively dubbed the burglar the Tag Man. (from the dust-jacket); A Joe Gunther Novel; 8vo; [x], [1]-290, [4] pages; Signed by Author .