2019, ISBN: 9780553272994

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Aladdin, July 2000. Mass Market Paperbacks . 2019 & Older. Between the Covers Bookshop sells gently used books at 35-95% off retail price., Aladdin, 0, Washington, DC, USA: Counterpoint… More...

Aladdin, July 2000. Mass Market Paperbacks . 2019 & Older. Between the Covers Bookshop sells gently used books at 35-95% off retail price., Aladdin, 0, Washington, DC, USA: Counterpoint, 2001. BH2 - A tight, clean, sound copy in color wraps with very minor overall shelf wear with clear plastic tape reinforcing the spine plus there are the usual library stamps and label on the spine wrapping around onto the front and the back covers, the title page, and the back endpaper. A novel about a man in the middle of a divorce who flys off to south Florida for a respite from his troubles. He stays with his soon-to-be ex-sister-in-law and ends up in her bed. Things become more complicated when his ex-wife arrives. The three of them try to sort things out and the center of the novel comes into focus as a story about friends, family, and quirky, complicated relationships. By the author of "The Brothers," "Chroma," "Double Down," "Elroy Nights," "The Law of Averages," "Moon Deluxe," "Natural Selection," "Second Marriage," and "Two Against One." 126p.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library., Counterpoint, 2001, 2.5, END OF LINE NON BOOK, 1900. Paperback. New. 8.46x5.71x0.51 inches., END OF LINE NON BOOK, 1900, 6, The Reign of Wizardry by Jack Williamson Lancer Books #75431 Third Lancer printing April 1973Paperback4.15 x 6.95 inches, 254 pagesBefore the Glory of Greece, Crete ruled the known world - and kept it enslaved by black magic! The evil of Minos held sway, protected by three unconquerable walls. First is the fleet that they call the wooden wall. Then there is a giant of living brass - he is the second wall. Then there is another barrier about the power of Minos, the Wall of Wizardry. Theseus, the tall Achean, the man they called Captain Firebrand, vowed to scale and destroy all three, and to rid the world of the evil yoke of Crete. But Minos had other defences besides the walls, and many ways to attack as well.---------------------From March 1940, where it ran in three parts in Unknown, this is a retelling of the Theseus myth by Jack Williamson. As well as the traditional elements, Williamson has thrown in an assortment of characters from other tales the brazen giant Talos and the wizard Daedalus, for example and wrapped them up in a story that should be a classic epic novel but which somehow falls short. It drags a bit for much of its length, plodding along, but does build up to a genuinely exciting finale.If he's remembered at all by people with a casual interest in mythology, Theseus is known for his slaying of the bull-headed Minotaur in the great Labyrinth of Crete. It's a bit of a shame, because he had a long and interesting heroic career that paralleled the better known Heracles. Of course, ol' Herc had the advantage of super-strength, which always impresses audiences but Theseus did all right with a bit of extra cleverness. I wonder if they got along on that voyage of the Argo or if maybe Theseus suggested Heracles stay behind when Hylas was lost just to get the big galoot out of the spotlight.As depicted by Williamson, Theseus is a tall, red-headed Achaean who has been heading a pirate band under the flashy alias of Captain Firebrand. Even though he's looting and pillaging and all that, Theseus is still essentially a moral crusader who donates his share of the loot to hungry orphans and probably builds temples, gives to blood drives and cleans up highways. His big ambition is to topple the rule of the Evil Tyrant of Crete, King Minos, who has been terrorizing all the other nations of the known world for a thousand years (the reign of wizardry of the title). It won't be a snap. There's that fleet of ships manned by tough warriors, there's the giant brass automaton Talos, and there's the fact that Crete is ruled by three magicians... Minos, the sinister Daedalus, and the Princess Ariadne (who looks like Ann-Marget in her prime but who is a thousand years old and a brat like you wouldn't believe).One nice touch is that our hero has a sword called the Falling Star, forged by iron from a meteor. It's not enchanted or anything, but it sure does a number on the weapons and armor of softer bronze which everyone else has. There's a lot of history tied up in that single symbol, iron beating bronze, just as Theseus overthrowing the dictatorial wizard opens the way for the rise of Greece and the first experiments in Democracy.This is a perfectly workable frame to build a fantasy adventure upon, as Theseus bullies a puny Babylonian wizard into helping him, enters the arena, is captured and escapes and is captured again, makes out with Ariadne as the king fumes and schemes... all that stuff. Yet it never really comes to life or seems exciting until toward the end. Jack Williamson had a long and varied career as a professional sci-fi writer (most of us would be happy just to live as long as he was writing). Except for DARKER THAN YOU THINK, though, I've never been particularly fond of his work. It usually seems like competent space opera, fun and lively but making no lasting impression. The same holds true for The Reign of Wizardry. Theseus has noble goals, certainly, freeing slaves and ending tyranny, but he also has little visible pesonality. The other characters don't come across as any more vivid, and Talos is not so much menacing as he is obnoxious (ending every speech with asserting he is no fool). The action scenes are sketchy. You'd think that throwing your hero into an arena where he has to barehandedly tackle three bulls, three gladiators and then three wizards would be tense and exciting. But no, Theseus kind of walks through it too easily, even though he's described as weak from starvation and thirst.It's also a wee bit hard to believe that one brief session of smooching in the moonlight would drive a hardened sorceress (who has thought of herself as a goddess for a millenium) to be so smitten she would betray everything to run off with a redheaded stranger* but there it is. THE REIGN OF WIZARDRY also pulls a surprising twist on the Minotaur legend, something that at first I thought was disappointing but which actually spurs the story to its best and most compelling part. So there is is. I felt the book was okay but nothing great for most of its length, until the last couple of chapters suddenly crackle with new conviction. It's certainly better than having a few thrilling first chapters trail off into a weak further hundred pages., Lancer, 2.5, UsedGood. Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, and other accessories may not be included., 0, Thomas Dunne Books, 2018-09-25. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.0630 in x 9.4488 in x 6.4173 in., Thomas Dunne Books, 2018-09-25, 3, Andrews McMeel Publishing, October 2004. Hardcover . 2019 & Older. Between the Covers Bookshop sells gently used books at 35-95% off retail price., Andrews McMeel Publishing, 0, Thomas Dunne Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Thomas Dunne Books, 2.5, Goodtimes, 1985. Very Good/Very Good. VHS in excellent condition in original sleeve. sleeve has some edge wear. Shirley Temple's first Technicolor feature, The Little Princess was inspired by the oft-filmed novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Set in turn-of-the-century England, the film finds Temple being enrolled in a boarding school by her wealthy widowed father (Ian Hunter), who must head off to fight in the Boer War. At first, Temple is treated like royalty; her behavior couldn't be more down to earth, but this preferential treatment foments resentment. When her father is reported killed in the war, circumstances are severely altered. The spiteful headmistress (Mary Nash) relegates Temple to servant status and forces the girl to sleep in a drafty attic. She keeps her spirits up by hoping against hope that her father will return, and to that end she haunts the corridors of a nearby military hospital. Queen Victoria doesn't have to make a guest appearance in the tearfully joyous closing sequence, but it does serve as icing on the cake to this, one of Temple's most enjoyable feature films. Reliable Shirley Temple flick supporting actors Cesar Romero and Arthur Treacher are back in harness in The Little Princess, while adult leading lady Anita Louise figures prominently in a sugary dream sequence. Hal Erickson, Rovi, Goodtimes, 1985, 3, New York: Puffin, 1989. Paperback. Very Good. 5x4x0. light edge wear; 4" x 5" mini. It took Ludwig Bemelmans years to think of Madeline's next adventure after the 1939 original Madeline, but he did it, and the result was Madeline's Rescue, winner of the 1954 Caldecott Medal. One day on a walk through Paris (a "twelve little girls in two straight lines" kind of walk), Madeline slips and falls off a bridge right into the Seine. Everyone feared she would be dead, "But for a dog / That kept its head," saving her from a "watery grave." What choice do Madeline and the girls have but to take the heroic pooch home, feed her biscuits, milk, and beef, and name her Genevieve? Sadly, when Lord Cucuface gets wind of the new dog, he decrees that no dogs will be allowed in the "old house in Paris that was covered with vines," and kicks Genevieve out on the street. Madeline vows vengeance, and the girls scour Paris looking for the pup: "They went looking high / and low / And every place a dog might go. / In every place they called her name / But no one answered to the same." As we've come to expect from Bemelmans, all's well that ends well chez Clavel, and young readers will be tickled by this heartwarming, quirky dog story with a surprise finale. (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson, Puffin, 1989, 3, Rodale Press, March, 1996. Hardcover. Very Good. Great book! Mild shelf wear on cover, a few faint spots on edges, no markings in text. Amazon: Many health and fitness books offer once-over-lightly health evaluations, giving general information about getting your lifestyle in order and toning up your body a bit. Because all of these books work from the same universe of information--""""Aerobic exercise gives you a stronger heart!"""" and """"Resistance training builds muscle tone!""""--the only real difference is in how clearly the authors explain the basics and how appealing they make the information. Low-Fat Living gets high marks on both counts. If you're in moderately good shape and try to watch your diet, you're not going to learn anything new here. But if you've let your health slide and you're starting to see the detrimental effects of doing so, this book is as good as any to help you get on the right track.\n\nFrom Publishers Weekly\nA cheerful, action-oriented program for lifestyle change is presented by the director of the Ann Arbor Center for Health and Fitness Excellence, who is aided by the author of America's New Low-Fat Cuisine. Reiterating that his Low-Fat Living Program is based on skillpower, not willpower, Cooper builds on the concept of switches, describing ten that turn on the body's fat burners (e.g., eating dinner early) and ten that turn off its fat makers (e.g., avoiding low-fiber meals and snacks). Throughout, the well-referenced text is brightened by numerous """"Switchbreaks"""" sidebars advising specific tactics and lighthearted headings (e.g., """"Send in the Subs""""). Although exercise is well covered, and sleep and stress management get their due, the emphasis is on a diet which draws 20% of calories from fat. To this end, Cooper offers advice on grocery shopping, food preparation and dining out. Augmenting the text are original and imaginative recipes for 14 lunches and dinners and for more than two dozen whole-grain yeast breads, all with nutritional analyses. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc., Rodale Press, 3, Bantam Books, 1988. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Moderate shelf wear & a few spine creases on cover. Lightly aged pages, no markings. Description: The fifth volume in one of the most extraordinary personal odysseys of the twentieth century. Don't Fall Off the Mountain, You Can Get There From Here, Out on a Limb, Dancing in the Light and now the most intimate and compelling book of all, It's All in the Playing. Oscar-winning actress, social activist, singular entertainer, best-selling author Shirley MacLaine has the courage to be both candid and controversial. In this book, she casts herself in her most challenging role yet--as seeker of personal and metaphysical truth. It began in Peru ten years ago and ended in Peru ten years later. But the steps along the way were the real story. In filming the miniseries Out on a Limb, Shirley MacLaine was forced to recreate herself ten years earlier. to journey back from Malibu to London, from Sweden to the mysterious landscape of Peru... to the places, the perceptions and profound emotions she experienced then. And to journey beyond, exploring new personal and cosmic dimensions, the choices of her lifetimes, who she was and who she would become. As the heart of Shirley MacLaine's testament is a compelling challenge: we choose our own destinies, create our own illusions. We have the power to design the world in which we live, and the strength to remake ourselves in the image of our dreams., Bantam Books, 1988, 3<

2023, ISBN: 9780553272994

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Blue Diamond Technologies, 2009. DVD, NTSC, Condition is Good in Good Case with Good condition artwork, DVD has a few marks but plays great. Original recording, NOT a DVD re-issue! Region… More...

Blue Diamond Technologies, 2009. DVD, NTSC, Condition is Good in Good Case with Good condition artwork, DVD has a few marks but plays great. Original recording, NOT a DVD re-issue! Region 1: U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda.***<P> Blue Diamond Technologies is proud to provide activational computer generated and natural visuals coupled with vibro-acoustically tuned frequencies that take experiencers on journeys that are designed to assist in the realization of who they truly are. *Blue Diamond is on to something.* Produced in Sedona by Ronald James for BDTech, Inc. <P>****Honoring ancestral wisdom and native traditions, we connect Earthly energies to the Cosmic and Stellar realms through natural and multi-dimensional visuals accompanied by vibrational frequency and entrainment enhanced soundtracks. Disc one: 32 minutes, Disc two: 22 minutes.. DVD. Good/Case Good. DVD., Blue Diamond Technologies, 2009, 2.5, Crown Publishing Group (NY), September 1996. First Edition. Hardcover . Good/Very Good. /ESQUIVEL LAURA/ The intensely anticipated new novel from the author of the international bestseller Like Water for Chocolate tells a cosmic love story, a Mexican Midsummer Night's Dream that stretches from the fall of Montezuma's Mexico to the 23rd century. A skillful and delightfully playful blend of fictional genres, The Law of Love features 48 pages of dramatic, color illustrations by Miguelanxo Prado, Spain's premier artist of the graphic novel, plus a compact disc with arias and Mexican First edition with full number line. Light shelf wear on the jacket. Foxing on the endpapers and the edges of the print block. Signed and inscribed by the author on the half title page. Mylar wrapped tp preserve., Crown Publishing Group (NY), 2.75, New York: Parabola, 1982. Paperback in very good condition.. Contents include: "Why Sleepest Thou, O Lord?" by Henri Tracol - States of being and stages of awakening, "Mythologies of Sleep and Forgetting" by Mircea Eliade - The mortal "sleep" of the fallen soul, "Life's a Dream" - An excerpt from Kathleen Raine's translation of Calderon's play, "Sleep and the Inner Landscape" - An interview with Dr. Yeshi Dhonden by William and Marielle Segal, A portfolio of sleep quotations, "Krishna and King Mucukunda: The Sleeper Awakened" by Heinrich Zimmer - King Mucukunda's cosmic sleep, newly translated into English, "Lines to a Granny" by A. K. Ramanujan - A poem, "The Study of the Torah as Awakening" by Jonathan Omer-Man - Levels of reality and spiritual growth, "Time out of Time" by Paul Jordan-Smith - Time in myth and fairy tale, "The Life of Sleeping Men" by P. D. Ouspensky - Gurdjieff's view, "On Waking Up: An interview with Joseph Campbell" by Douglas Auchincloss, "The Seventh Day" by P. L. Travers - On the seventh day God rested; 128 pages., Parabola, 1982, 3, Florida: Lakeland, FL.: Miskatonic River Press, 2008, 1st Edition Thus, First Printing, 2008. -----------trade paperback, a Very Good+ example with a very faint stress mark on front cover, signed by Ross on the half title page, ---"---regarded by readers and critics, frequently cited as one of the best Lovecraft-inspired anthologies of the past decade. Stories by Ramsey Campbell, Stephen Mark Rainey, Darrell Schweitzer, Adam Niswander, Mike Minnis, and others deal with star-spanning science fiction, a zombie holocaust, the horrors of two different wars, the pyschology of cultists, voices from other dimensions and outer space, and frightening revelations about the origins of man."---, this contains: Foreword by Heber; More Foreword by Ross; Epiphany, a Flying Tiger's Story by Rainey; Call of Cthulhu, the motion picture by Lisa Morton; The Other Names by Campbell; Final Draft by David Annandale; Under an Invisible Shadow by David Bain; The Thing Beyond the Stars by Robin Morris; Fire Breathing by Wilson; Through the Cracks by Jarvis; The Unseen Battle by Brian Scott Hiebert; Bayer's Tale by Niswander; Salt Air by Minnis; The Disciple by David Barr Kirtley; Why We Do It by Schweitzer; Bangkok Rules by Patrick Lestewka; The Aklo by MacLeod, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- . Signed (see description). First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good+ ( see Description ). Illus. by Uncredited Cover Art. 5.5w x 8.5h Inches., Lakeland, FL.: Miskatonic River Press, 2008, 1st Edition Thus, First Printing, 2008, 3, Toning, else appears as unread, unopened, unblemished copy in wraps displaying minute surface/edge/wear, as shown.The fifth volume in one of the most extraordinary personal odysseys of the twentieth century. Don"t Fall Off the Mountain, You Can Get There From Here, Out on a Limb, Dancing in the Light and now the most intimate and compelling book of all, It"s All in the Playing. Oscar-winning actress, social activist, singular entertainer, best-selling author Shirley MacLaine has the courage to be both candid and controversial. In this book, she casts herself in her most challenging role yet--as seeker of personal and metaphysical truth. It began in Peru ten years ago and ended in Peru ten years later. But the steps along the way were the real story. In filming the miniseries Out on a Limb, Shirley MacLaine was forced to recreate herself ten years earlier. to journey back from Malibu to London, from Sweden to the mysterious landscape of Peru...to the places, the perceptions and profound emotions she experienced then. And to journey beyond, exploring new personal and cosmic dimensions, the choices of her lifetimes, who she was and who she would become. As the heart of Shirley MacLaine's testament is a compelling challenge: we choose our own destinies, create our own illusions. We have the power to design the world in which we live, and the strength to remake ourselves in the image of our dreams. Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise Updated 3.9.2023 Biblio 9.24.2020 #992-12619, Bantam Books, 1987, 5<

2023, ISBN: 9780553272994

Toning, else appears as unread, unopened, unblemished copy in wraps displaying minute surface/edge/wear, as shown.The fifth volume in one of the most extraordinary personal odysseys… More...

Toning, else appears as unread, unopened, unblemished copy in wraps displaying minute surface/edge/wear, as shown.The fifth volume in one of the most extraordinary personal odysseys of the twentieth century. Don"t Fall Off the Mountain, You Can Get There From Here, Out on a Limb, Dancing in the Light and now the most intimate and compelling book of all, It"s All in the Playing. Oscar-winning actress, social activist, singular entertainer, best-selling author Shirley MacLaine has the courage to be both candid and controversial. In this book, she casts herself in her most challenging role yet--as seeker of personal and metaphysical truth. It began in Peru ten years ago and ended in Peru ten years later. But the steps along the way were the real story. In filming the miniseries Out on a Limb, Shirley MacLaine was forced to recreate herself ten years earlier. to journey back from Malibu to London, from Sweden to the mysterious landscape of Peru...to the places, the perceptions and profound emotions she experienced then. And to journey beyond, exploring new personal and cosmic dimensions, the choices of her lifetimes, who she was and who she would become. As the heart of Shirley MacLaine's testament is a compelling challenge: we choose our own destinies, create our own illusions. We have the power to design the world in which we live, and the strength to remake ourselves in the image of our dreams. Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise Updated 3.9.2023 Biblio 9.24.2020 #992-12619, Bantam Books, 1987, 5<

1988, ISBN: 9780553272994

Bantam Books, 1988. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Moderate shelf wear & a few spine creases on cover. Lightly aged pages, no markings. Description: The fifth volume in one of… More...

Bantam Books, 1988. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Moderate shelf wear & a few spine creases on cover. Lightly aged pages, no markings. Description: The fifth volume in one of the most extraordinary personal odysseys of the twentieth century. Don't Fall Off the Mountain, You Can Get There From Here, Out on a Limb, Dancing in the Light and now the most intimate and compelling book of all, It's All in the Playing. Oscar-winning actress, social activist, singular entertainer, best-selling author Shirley MacLaine has the courage to be both candid and controversial. In this book, she casts herself in her most challenging role yet--as seeker of personal and metaphysical truth. It began in Peru ten years ago and ended in Peru ten years later. But the steps along the way were the real story. In filming the miniseries Out on a Limb, Shirley MacLaine was forced to recreate herself ten years earlier. to journey back from Malibu to London, from Sweden to the mysterious landscape of Peru... to the places, the perceptions and profound emotions she experienced then. And to journey beyond, exploring new personal and cosmic dimensions, the choices of her lifetimes, who she was and who she would become. As the heart of Shirley MacLaine's testament is a compelling challenge: we choose our own destinies, create our own illusions. We have the power to design the world in which we live, and the strength to remake ourselves in the image of our dreams., Bantam Books, 1988, 3<

1988, ISBN: 0553272993

[EAN: 9780553272994], Gebraucht, [PU: Bantam 1988 Paperback], BIOGRAPHY, The fifth volume in one of the most extraordinaryÿÿpersonal odysseys of the twentieth century.ÿÿDon't Fall Off the… More...

[EAN: 9780553272994], Gebraucht, [PU: Bantam 1988 Paperback], BIOGRAPHY, The fifth volume in one of the most extraordinaryÿÿpersonal odysseys of the twentieth century.ÿÿDon't Fall Off the Mountain,ÿÿYou Can Get There From Here, Out on a Limb, Dancing in the Light and now the most intimate and compellingÿÿbook of all, It's All in the Playing. Oscar-winning actress, social activist, singularÿÿentertainer, best-selling author Shirley MacLaineÿÿhas the courage to be both candid andÿÿcontroversial. In this book, she casts herself in her mostÿÿchallenging role yet--as seeker of personal andÿÿmetaphysical truth. It began in Peru ten years ago andÿÿended in Peru ten years later. But the steps alongÿÿthe way were the real story. In filming theÿÿminiseries Out on a Limb,ÿÿShirley MacLaine was forced to recreate herself tenÿÿyears earlier. to journey back from Malibu to London,ÿÿfrom Sweden to the mysterious landscape of Peru.ÿÿto the places, the perceptions and profoundÿÿemotions she experienced then. And to journey beyond,ÿÿexploring new personal and cosmic dimensions, theÿÿchoices of her lifetimes, who she was and who sheÿÿwould become. As the heart of Shirley MacLaine'sÿÿtestament is a compelling challenge: we choose ourÿÿown destinies, create our own illusions. We have theÿÿpower to design the world in which we live, andÿÿthe strength to remake ourselves in the image of ourÿÿdreams. 352 pages, Books<