Merging coverage of two increasingly popular and quickly growing food trends, Organic Production and Use of Alternative Crops provides an overview of the basic principles of organic agriculture and highlights its multifunctionalit y with special emphasis on the conservation of rare crops and their uses. Considering more than 30 disregarded and neglected crops suitable for growth in temperate climates, each chapter covers the botany, climate conditions, cultivars, production and yield, growth and ecology, organic cultivation, harvesting, handling and storage, and utilization where the information is available and applicable to the crop under discussion. Other topics include organic production systems, the nutritional and health benefits of products, food processing, and suggestions for... Less

Playing off of what some see as the near-biblical intensity of Studio Job’s oeuvre, this monograph, their first, is titled The Book of Job. The lavish package resembles a traditional leather-bound bible featuring a number of custom-printing effects including raised bands on the spine of the hardcover case which is covered in imitation leather overlaid with a dense signature composition by Studio Job, gilded page edges, cloth markers, black-letter type, and letterpress elements that distinguish the book from the conventional treatment of design monographs.  Furt her, the slip-cased book is two-in-one with Studio Job on one side, and then on the flip side, the biblical The Book of Job, complete with illustrated illuminations. Themes present in the biblically inspired The Book of Job are... Less

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Occasional Issues of Unique or Very Rare Books, Volume XVII by Alexander B. Grosart Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Details ISBN 0554742721 ISBN-13 9780554742724 Title Occasional Issues of Unique or Very Rare Books, Volume XVII Author Alexander B. Grosart Format Hardcover Year 2008 Pages 140 Publisher BiblioLife Dimensions 6.1 in. x 0.4 in. x 9.2 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your

Up for auction is a very rare and hard to find BattleTech Camo Specs book. This book is from 1988. This book is a guide to Battletech regimental paint schemes. This collectors item has long been out of print. This book is 21 years old and in new condition. 48 pages in length and in new condition. It has very minor shelf wear. This book seems to have never been opened. Bright and clear cover with no fading and the inside is just as beautiful.

Based on surveys and firsthand research across the archivist's profession, Special Collections 2.0: New Technologies for Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archival Collections offers essential advice and practical ideas for creating, collecting, and preserving born-digital materials for optimal long-term access—using the best of what the new Web has to offer. Special Collections 2.0 surveys the web's new options for interconnectivity and interactivity tool by tool, exploring the benefits and shortcomings of applying each to the special collection and archives profession. It combines expert analysis of the pros and cons of Web 2.0 with numerous reports of how wikis, blogs, photosharing, social networks, and more are already being put to work in this essential field. Creators, researchers, and... Less

MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! ~ 2 CD's ~ AUDIOBOOK ~ BRAND NEW ~ FACTORY-SEALED ~ This rare 2-CD Audiobook features the classic one-man show performed by actor Hal Holbrook as American humorist author Mark Twain, which Hal Holbrook has performed on Broadway, television around the world for over fifty years. This unabridged peformance includes excerpts from the works of Mark Twain, including ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN and Mark Twain's hilarious observations about smoking, traveling, journalism, religi

Painting Miniature Female Figures RARE OUT OF PRINT BOOK by Andrea Press Spanish Edition Over 40 full color pages on painting female figures. Written in Spanish with step by step photos, see provided sample images. BRAND NEW CONDITION, CREASED SLIGHTLY ON CORNER OF COVERS. Even though book is in Spanish, the step by step instructions are easy to follow, also I used Babelfish to translate when necessary. BOOK IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN ANY LANGUAGE Exhaustive publication with step-by-step processes about how to paint female figures. This is an illustrated guide to the techniques required for painting and finishing fantasy female miniature figures (from 30 mm to larger scale), including airbrushing soft light and shadow to convey sensuality, glamour and eroticism. Each procedure is... Less

Fender Amp The First Fifty Years chronicles every detail of Fender's esteemed amp models complete with features and specs, rare catalog reprints, classic advertisements, endorsee promo photos, and hundreds of close-up photos of these American beauties. The book also gives you a 40-page full-color section (complete with a 2-page pullout group shot of over 60 amps!) and the choicest vintage catalog covers. Fender Amp The First Fifty Years also includes sections on how amps work, basic amp maintenance, set-up tips, and detailed parts info necessary for dating and restoring Fender amplifiers.256 pagesSize: 11" x 8-1/2"Composer: John SprungISBN: 793537339

"Illustrated Children's Books" explores the history, design and influence of the most seminal children's books which have inspired and enchanted generations worldwide. Produced in association with the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in New York, "Illustrated Children's Books" provides a rare glimpse into the history and provenance of the characters we all know and love. Iconic characters wander through the pages of this beautiful book including perennial favorites as Winnie the Pooh, The BFG, Dogger, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Gruffalo, Babar, Miffy and Captain Pugwash amongst many others. Explored in terms of cover design, character illustration and book interiors, these much loved stories are brought back to life again in this richly illustrated, hardback compendium. "Illustrated... Less

The Marvel Vault brings the Universe to you, sharing the insider’s story of Marvel Comics from 1939 to the present. Chock-full of historic and never-before-seen memorabilia (think: early sketches of Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch, Bullpen birthday cards, and a membership certificate for the Merry Marvel Marching Society), this vibrant chronicle contains over 30 plastic-encased archival gems that you can hold in your hand while reading about the artists, writers, and heroes who make up the Marvel Universe. Organized by decade, The Marvel Vault leads readers through every era by letting them hold such rare items as holiday cards, the welcome kit from the original Merry Marvel Marching Society, the program for the first comics convention, and even the first sketches for characters who went... Less

I found one more! In shrink wrap! This is the last one! Offered for your consideration is the following: A rare New Black Franklin Mint HARDBACK BOOK W/CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: Detailed information on the following 1:43 models: 1931 BUGATTI ROYALE BERLINE DE VOYAGE, 1930 CADILLAC V-16, 1931 CORD L-29, 1929 DUESENBERG J, 1928 HISPANO-SUIZA H6B, 1928 ISOTTA FRASCHINI, 1946 JAGUAR MARK IV, 1927 LINCOLN SPORT TOURING, 1939 MERCEDES -BENZ 770K GROSSER CABRIOLET, 1934 PACKARD, 1933 PIERCE-ARROW SILVER ARROW, AND 1922 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER GHOST

Reef Fish Identification "3rd Edition" The standard fish ID reference for underwater naturalists and marine scientists since 1989 just got better! The enlarged 3rd edition has grown by 20 percent including the addition of more than 100 exciting new fish species. The scientifically up-dated text now boasts 825 classic marine life photographs of 600 common and rare reef fish species. The easy to use, quick-reference format designed for divers makes it a snap to identify the myriad fishes that inhabit the waters of Florida, the Caribbean, Bahamas and now Brazil! Featuring a new durable, cloth-stitched flexi-binding that folds flat for easy use and water-repellent plastic covers.(512 pages 6" x 9" water resistant plastic covers) Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas "2nd... Less

"Good anthologies of natural history are rare. This one is unique, in my experience, for the uniform excellence of the chosen pieces. There are no undisciplined reveries, and nature is reported directly, rather than as a setting for personal introspection. This excellence is no accident, for Beebe himself was a keen observer and a master of the finest expeditionary prose." --Henry S. Horn, Princeton University Anyone curious about animals, nature, or the history of biology will find much of interest in this ample and varied collection. Reflecting his infectious enthusiasm for "the best natural history," Beebe's personal assortment of favorites includes excerpts from massive sources, such as Audubon and Darwin, and intriguing pieces from lesser known authors most of us would not normally... Less

The Guitars, Amps & Effects Behind the Sound of 100 PlayersSeries: Guitar BookPublisher: Hal LeonardFormat: Softcover with CD - TABAuthor: Dave RubinMusic historian Dave Rubin surveys the gear, tones, licks, and lives of 100 top guitarists in this exclusive book/CD pack. Includes rare photos, bios, tablature, and an audio CD featuring every lick in the book! Learn the magic behind guitar masters of all genres, including classic rock, hard rock/metal, blues, country, jazz, and acoustic. With information on legends like Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, and Neil Young, this book is a must-have for gear fanatics everywhere! Inventory #HL 00696414ISBN: 9781423492221UPC: 884088499358Width : 9.0"Length: 12.0"112 pages

Based on the experiences of an Englishman who served as an instructor at Japan's leading military colleges this volume provides a rare insider's view of the making of the Japanese warrior. Starting with an introduction to Japanese military history author F. J. Norman reviews the education of the nation's military and naval officers during the late-19th century. He describes in detail the arts of kenjutsu (classical Japanese fencing) sumo wrestling and jujutsu. Norman's explanations are enhanced by 32 photographs and drawings that capture the spirit of martial arts training in addition to illustrating its practices. br brChapter 1: Commencement of Japanese Military History brChapter 2: Education of the Japanese Military and Naval Officers brChapter 3: Kenjutsu brChapter 4: Sumo &... Less

An Oak Spring Sylva is the first of a series of catalogues describing selections of the rare books, manuscripts, works of art, and related artifacts in the Oak Spring Garden Library, a collection formed by Rachel Lambert Mellon. The Sylva, whose subject is trees, describes nearly fifty books, manuscripts, or drawings, from a tiny 1555 book on oaks to early nineteenth- century advice on large-scale tree-planting--a range including both great books, such as Evelyn's Sylva, Duhamel's Traite des Arbres, and Michaux's North American Sylva, and more modest ones, such as Marshall's American Grove, which helped introduce the riches of American forests to European gardens in the eighteenth century. Each description makes clear the background of each book and its relationship to... Less

Tell a Friend About Our Store |Sign up for Our Newsletter Description Contents Payment Info Shipping Info Auction Terms Browse Our Listings About Us Tell a Friend! Add to Favorite Stores Newsletter Signup Final Fantasy X Piano Collection Sheet Music Publisher: Yamaha Music Media Catalog Number: GTP254280 Content: 80 Pages, 15 Pieces Condition: Brand New Item Description You are bidding on the Final Fantasy X Piano Collection Solo Sheet Music Book. This book is a rare import from Japan and conta

Jump-start a Judy Moody collection! A new boxed set makes it easy to keep track of her many hilarious moods.For Judy Moody fans who are partway there and eager to catch up on more recent escapades, here is the perfect solution! This double- rarecollection features:JUDY MOODY PREDICTS THE FUTUREJUDY MOODY, M.D.: THE DOCTOR IS IN!JUDY MOODY DECLARES INDEPENDENCE

Complete before his resignation from basketball, Jordan discusses his love of the game, his family, and his competitiveness

In 1935, popular culture was forever transformed when DC Comics published the first book of “all new, all original” comic material. To the delight of millions of readers everywhere, the modern comic book was born, and from its pages came leaping an exhilarating cast of characters.Now The DC Vault unlocks DC Comics’ most fascinating secrets and deeply buried treasures, presenting a colorful array of historic and never-before-publi shed memorabilia, including early sketches, covers, memos, press materials, and much more. From a working reproduction of a 1942 Junior Justice Society of America decoder, to a series of Public Service Announcements starring Superman and Batman, to the original pencils and inks for Wonder Woman #63, this dazzling chronicle contains more than 25 plastic-encased... Less

1st Ever ADVENTURE TIME COMIC series! ADVENTURE TIME with Finn & Jake # 2 FIRST PRINTING* RARE Variant Cover C was allocated to retailers at a ratio of 1 copy for every 10 regular issues ordered...making it quite scarce! The top rated CARTOON NETWORK show now has it's own comic book! SOLD OUT From the publisher! Many comic shops didn't even order this comic making it quite scarce, so don't miss out!

This is the rare hard cover Japanese pressing of this limited tour book for Madonna Girlie Show. It is in NEW brilliant condition more info: -comes with the 3 track CD: 1. Why's It So Hard, 2. In This Life -includes Japanese flyers and extra pages exclusive to this pressing -ISBN 4-8104-1972X -Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 10.7 x 0.7 inches notes: The Girlie Show book is spectacular with its visuals of one of the greatest tours of all time by one of the greatest icons of all time. One must be note

"You can learn how to earn more than $100,000 per year as a Used, Rare and Out-of-Print Book Dealer!" An EASY home based business that really makes money on the NET! No phone calling, selling, no 'search engine secrets', no affiliate programs - a REAL, home-based business - if you can email and surf the net you can learn the rest from this fully documented, step-by-step complete manual to making money with Used books. The 'inside' story on how to setup your own business buying and selling CERTAIN used books that could earn you more now than you ever thought! All the necessary info you need to succeed - the techniques are fully explained- nothing left to chance - it's all here! Today the market for used and rare books is HUGE and growing & the Internet has made it so much easier for those... Less

Uncovers a rare visual treasury of some of the most important and neglected stories in American literature--the pre-Code horror comics of the 1950s. Censored out of existence by Congress in an infamous televised US Senate subcommittee hearing investigating juvenile delinquency, these rare comic book images are culled from a collection of several hundred, many of which have been rarely seen since they were first issued--now revealed once again in all of their eye-popping inventive outrageousness. Includes over 200 covers and complete stories as they were originally seen, scanned from mint copies in the author's extensive collection. Coupled with commentary and informative text that provides readers with detailed history and complete context for these stories and their creators.

When the first Oz book was published in 1900, it was unlike anything in the history of American culture. L. Frank Baum's magical story captured our imagination and transformed the way we view the world. Now, for the first time in publishing history, you can create a literary treasure for your family with the first-ever replicas of the entire 15-volume series of Wizard of Oz books. This masterpiece collection is 100% authentic to the ground-breaking first editions of the Wizard of Oz book series in every exacting detail, and includes a stunning 3-piece Wizard of Oz bookend set* - a $149.97 value, yours FREE. Start to collect your complete Wizard of Oz book series beginning with Issue One, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at a special introductory price of $39.99, personally hand-signed by L... Less

In a world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, epileptic teenager Spaz is a rare human who can see life for what it really is. When he meets an old man named Ryder, he begins to learn about Earth and its past. With Ryder as his companion, Spaz sets off to save his dying sister--and, in the process, perhaps the world. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.

Lou's on First: The Tragic Life of Hollywood's Greatest Clown Warmly Recounted by his Youngest ChildAuthor: Chris Costello This intimate portrait of Lou Costello (1906-1959) offers a rare look at one of the most talented comedians of all time. Starting in the 1930s, Costello attained enormous fame touring the burlesque circuits with straight man Bud Abbott (1895-1974). Their live skits (including "Who's on First?"), radio programs, and films such as One Night in the Tropics, Buck Privates, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, and In the Navy made comic history.Behind the scenes, however, Costello faced numerous crises: a bout with rheumatic fever that left him bedridden for months, the drowning death of his young son, and constant haggles with Universal Studios over its reluctance to... Less

Ann Blake, a rare-book expert and conservator, was imprisoned for a drunk-driving accident that she doesn't remember, one that resulted in the death of her husband, a famous rare-book expert. But she is freed from prison by CIA undercover agent Tucker Anderson in exchange for her help and expertise on the Library of Gold, a legendary collection of books that have been lost to the world for over a century. Sent to an exhibit on the Library of Gold at the British Museum, Ann sees the one person she never expected to see again: her dead husband, Charles. After Charles first flees, then tries to kill her, Ann finds herself in the midst of several powerful, secret forces who either want her dead or want to use her to find the Library of Gold. The only person unequivocably on her side is Matt... Less

book. Sumptuous presentation with color and black/white photos throughout, by leading photographers 1987, FIRST EDITION. RARE.