2015, ISBN: 9780070653047

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New York: William Morrow. New in New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Remainder mark on bottom of text block . Protected in a removable archival cover. Full number line.. 33… Mehr…

New York: William Morrow. New in New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Remainder mark on bottom of text block . Protected in a removable archival cover. Full number line.. 336 pages. A Goldy Schulz Culinary Mystery, No. 15. Cynics say getting married is a death wish. . . . It's been a long, rainy summer for Goldy Schulz, who is engaged in planning wedding receptions for what seems to be all of Aspen Meadow. It's bad enough that Billie Attenborough, the bride from hell, has changed her menu six times and the event date twice. Now she wants to move the location to the Gold Gulch Spa just a scant two days before tying the knot to her doctor fiancé. Then Doc Finn, beloved local physician and the best friend of Goldy's godfather, Jack, is killed when his car tumbles into a ravine. At least that's what appears to have happened. But Jack thinks Doc was murdered because of the research he was doing at the spa—allegations that are confirmed when Jack himself is attacked So Goldy dons chef's whites and goes undercover at the spa, where coffee is outlawed in favor of calming smoothies, and the fruit cocktail doesn't include fresh fruit. Add in the obstreperous owner, who years ago tried to sabotage Goldy's fledgling business, and she's got her hands full. Above all, there seems to be a clever killer on the spa grounds, watching her every move. After what befell Jack, Goldy knows that she might be next. Catering weddings, and cooking low-fat food, could be killing her—literally. ., William Morrow, 2009, 6, UK,slim,small 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.NFINE/NFINE.No owner inscrptn but price-clip to dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated,author'scolour photographic portrait illustrated dw/dj,with white+red lettering; with negligible shelf-wear and creasing to edges and corners - no major nicks or tearspresent.A tiny closed tear more or less centrally placed tofront panel of dw/dj's bottom edge.Some light rubbing with loss,to parts of top edge of dw/dj,along with head of spine/backstrip of same.Top+fore- edges generally bright and clean - minimal spotting; contents bright, tight,clean - near pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners,would appear unread - apart from my own collation.Bright,crisp, clean,sharp-cornered,publisher's original,plain maroon cloth bds with bright,crisp,stamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate plain salmon pink(?) eps.UK,slim,small 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,11-109pp [paginated] includes author's intro,13 chapters/sections,6 full-page b/w cartoon illustrations by Nicolas Bentley throughout the text and book,plus [unpaginated] 2pp blanks,half-title+title pages,contents list/table, a dedication and 2pp blanks at the rear. Kingsley Amis,one of English literature's most versatile craftsman,is also a master of the art of drinking.From his many years of experience,and with an eye both to economics and to enjoyment,he presents this witty and masterly informative handbook for the drinker,amateur and professional.From a guide to alcoholic literature,he moves to a selection of prime drink recipes - the fruit of untold years' research in the field. Among his list can be found personal extravaganzas like the Lucky Jim and the Kingers and such irresistibly titled brews as Reginald Bosanquet's Golden Elixir and Evelyn Waugh's Noonday Reviver. Practical guidance on equipment and the store cupboard is followed bya wealth of information about wine (including a Wine Shopper's Guide) and incidental intelligence on drinking abroad.On a less serious note, Kingsley Amis gives us the riotous Mean Sod's Guide ('Vital requirement: prepare pre- and post-dinner drinks in some undiscoverable pantry or broom cupboard'). He has thoughtfully included a section ondealing with The Hangover,suggestions for a Boozing Man's Diet,and finally for those for whom prevention is better than cure some notes on How Not to Get Drunk.With its apt and highly amusing drawings by Nicolas Bentley,this book is an ideal gift for the drinking man,of whatever pocket or preference,it is as pleasing as a well-made cocktail. Nicolas Clerihew Bentley (1907-78).Born Highgate,London.Son of E.C. Bentley,the novelist,leader writer for The Daily Telegraph and inventor of the four-line verse form known as the 'clerihew'.Studied at University College School,London and at Heatherley's School of Art.Before and after WW1 (during which he was deputy director of the Home Intelligence Unit and editor in the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information), he worked freelance as a jourbnalist,author and humorous illustrator. Director of Andre Deutsch (from 1950).Drew the daily pocket cartoon forThe Daily Mail (1958-62).An editor for Sunday Times Publications Ltd., (1962-3) and for Thomas Nelson & Son (1963-7).Nicolas Bentley's illustrations for Belloc's 'New Cautionary Tales' (as successor to B. T. Blackwood) established his importance as an illustrator.His stylish,witty and economical drawings,often depicting figures without background or setting,owed much to his admiration for the work of the French draughtsman Caran D'Ache and theSwede Olaf Gulbransson.Elected FSIA (1946) and the FRSA (1974). Want more Kingsley AMIS titles? For similar and other available fiction and non-fiction titles - please search myMODERN FIRSTS and MODERN FIRSTS2 catalogues. Since April 2013,and again in March 2015,and in this year too,the UK Post Office has altered it's Pricing in Proportion template,altering its prices,weight allowances,dimensions and lowered its compensation rates too! So,please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the lighter weight of this item,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE orderingthrough the order page!, LONDON.CAPE,1972., 0, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1974. (USA)First Printing No markings,but there is a faint spot to the bottom edge of pages, Very Good. Card cover, white metal spiral binding, 161pp, index. Line drawings. This is an impressive collection of some 200 recipes for desserts, cakes and cookies using "natural" ingredients like apple puree and dried fruit instead of refined sugar. This book dating from the mid 1970s has recipes for traditional treats such as coffe cake but also unusual recipes for tofu cheesecake and a dessert made from azuki beans. (1.9 JM FO 35/6. 1st. Spiral Bound. Very Good (-). Illus. by Stine, Linda. 4to - over 9¾" - 12"., Houghton Mifflin, 1974, 2.5, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993. Light Creasing on Front Cover; Edges Lightly Soiled. SPONSORING EDITOR: Caroline Carney. EDITING SUPERVISOR: Fred Dahl. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Suzanne Babeuf. CONTENTS: Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Refusing to Live Without Career Satisfaction 2. Achieving Success Without Losing Yourself 3. Standing Up for Your Rights 4. Using Positive Politics to Advance Your Career 5. Getting a Life When Your Job Is Everything 6. Knowing When It's Time to Move On 7. Taking Care of Yourself When You've Lost Your Job 8. Using Plateaus to Transform Your Life 9. Turning Your Dreams into Reality. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Diane Tracy speaks before thousands of people each year in the course of conducting workshops and seminars for companies, national associations, and local organizations. Her client list includes Hoffman-LaRoche, IBM Canada, Young & Rubicam, Ernst & Young, the United Nations, and the American Society for Quality Control. Ms. Tracy has appeared on more than 75 radio and television talk shows and is the author of The First Book of Common-Sense Management and The Ten Steps to Empowerment. EXCERPT: Preface - This book is not just for managers or just for workers. It is for everyone who works or who is planning to go to work. It crosses all socioeconomic lines because it addresses issues that are common to all of us as human beings-the issues of fear, power, self-esteem, and security. Whatever our job title, we all want to be treated with respect and to have self-respect. We all want to be able to put food on the table, provide for our families, and enjoy the fruits of our labors. We all want to feel that we count, that we make a difference. We all want to work in situations that enable us to reach our full potential. The principles involved in creating a career that satisfies these needs are the same for everyone, regardless of who we are or where we work. To these principles this book is devoted . . .. First Thus 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by Robert Neubecker. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993, 3<

1995, ISBN: 9780070653047

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Bantam. Paperback. 0553572407 A biochip in presidential candidate William Cozzano's brain hardwires him to a computerized polling system that channels the mood of the electorate dir… Mehr…

Bantam. Paperback. 0553572407 A biochip in presidential candidate William Cozzano's brain hardwires him to a computerized polling system that channels the mood of the electorate directly into his brain. Neal Stephenson fans should note (if they don't already know) that Stephen Bury is his pen name. From Publishers Weekly Bury (a pseudonym for Neal Stephenson, author of Snow Crash , and J. Frederick George) has concocted a clever premise for his complex, entertaining, frequently funny political thriller. Right before the next presidential election, the incumbent proposes to solve the problem of the national debt by simply refusing to pay. This irks a powerful alliance of investors, and they move into action. Illinois Gov. William A. Cozzano suffers a stroke and, as a part of a radical new therapy, has a biochip implanted in his brain. The chip allows Cozzano to make a miraculous recovery--and also gives him access to an instantaneous polling system. He can "sense" the mood of the voters and instantly responds by telling them what they want most to hear. The campaign proceeds as (meticulously) planned, through the debates, primaries and conventions, and Cozzano seems like a sure bet--until he begins to slip out of control. Crammed with throwaway detail on the political process, medical and computer advances, the media and much, much more, Bury's vision of a system ultimately controlled by media handlers is so entertaining that you don't really mind when his plot goes a bit over the top. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. books carefully packed and shipped promptly . Very Good. 1995., Bantam, 1995, 3, Prentice-Hall, New York 1978 hardcover, 9 1/2" x 7", and dust jacket GOOD book in GOOD unclipped dust jacket Green cloth-bound boards with white type to spine. Has over 100 diagrams and b&w photographs showing correct riding form, sample lesson plans for you to follow, and practical exercises you can use to perfect your riding technique. Also covers choosing your horse, clothing and tack, grooming and horse-care, curing bad habits, mastering walking, trotting, cantering, jumping etc. Ex library copy with usual stamps, stickers, etc, Prentice-Hall, New York, 1978, 2.5, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993. Light Creasing on Front Cover; Edges Lightly Soiled. SPONSORING EDITOR: Caroline Carney. EDITING SUPERVISOR: Fred Dahl. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Suzanne Babeuf. CONTENTS: Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Refusing to Live Without Career Satisfaction 2. Achieving Success Without Losing Yourself 3. Standing Up for Your Rights 4. Using Positive Politics to Advance Your Career 5. Getting a Life When Your Job Is Everything 6. Knowing When It's Time to Move On 7. Taking Care of Yourself When You've Lost Your Job 8. Using Plateaus to Transform Your Life 9. Turning Your Dreams into Reality. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Diane Tracy speaks before thousands of people each year in the course of conducting workshops and seminars for companies, national associations, and local organizations. Her client list includes Hoffman-LaRoche, IBM Canada, Young & Rubicam, Ernst & Young, the United Nations, and the American Society for Quality Control. Ms. Tracy has appeared on more than 75 radio and television talk shows and is the author of The First Book of Common-Sense Management and The Ten Steps to Empowerment. EXCERPT: Preface - This book is not just for managers or just for workers. It is for everyone who works or who is planning to go to work. It crosses all socioeconomic lines because it addresses issues that are common to all of us as human beings-the issues of fear, power, self-esteem, and security. Whatever our job title, we all want to be treated with respect and to have self-respect. We all want to be able to put food on the table, provide for our families, and enjoy the fruits of our labors. We all want to feel that we count, that we make a difference. We all want to work in situations that enable us to reach our full potential. The principles involved in creating a career that satisfies these needs are the same for everyone, regardless of who we are or where we work. To these principles this book is devoted . . .. First Thus 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by Robert Neubecker. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993, 3<

1993, ISBN: 9780070653047

McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993. Light Creasing on Front Cover; Edges Lightly Soiled. SPONSORING EDITOR: Caroline Carney. EDITING SUPERVISOR: Fred Dahl. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Suzanne Babeu… Mehr…

McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993. Light Creasing on Front Cover; Edges Lightly Soiled. SPONSORING EDITOR: Caroline Carney. EDITING SUPERVISOR: Fred Dahl. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Suzanne Babeuf. CONTENTS: Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Refusing to Live Without Career Satisfaction 2. Achieving Success Without Losing Yourself 3. Standing Up for Your Rights 4. Using Positive Politics to Advance Your Career 5. Getting a Life When Your Job Is Everything 6. Knowing When It's Time to Move On 7. Taking Care of Yourself When You've Lost Your Job 8. Using Plateaus to Transform Your Life 9. Turning Your Dreams into Reality. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Diane Tracy speaks before thousands of people each year in the course of conducting workshops and seminars for companies, national associations, and local organizations. Her client list includes Hoffman-LaRoche, IBM Canada, Young & Rubicam, Ernst & Young, the United Nations, and the American Society for Quality Control. Ms. Tracy has appeared on more than 75 radio and television talk shows and is the author of The First Book of Common-Sense Management and The Ten Steps to Empowerment. EXCERPT: Preface - This book is not just for managers or just for workers. It is for everyone who works or who is planning to go to work. It crosses all socioeconomic lines because it addresses issues that are common to all of us as human beings-the issues of fear, power, self-esteem, and security. Whatever our job title, we all want to be treated with respect and to have self-respect. We all want to be able to put food on the table, provide for our families, and enjoy the fruits of our labors. We all want to feel that we count, that we make a difference. We all want to work in situations that enable us to reach our full potential. The principles involved in creating a career that satisfies these needs are the same for everyone, regardless of who we are or where we work. To these principles this book is devoted . . .. First Thus 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by Robert Neubecker. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993, 3<

1995, ISBN: 9780070653047

Paperback, Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book., Used, good, [PU: McGraw-Hill]