Search Results: Titles starting with Y from Gilt Edge Books

Toronto: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 1996. An indepth look at Canada-United States relations. Yankee Go Home? is rich with personalities and points of view, and its fresh look at who we are and what holds us together or drives us apart - will delight, inform and infuriate. 317pp includes Notes, Bibliography and Index. Political cartoons by Macpherson, Dale, Hunter, Callan, etc accompany text.  J.L. Granatstein is a distinguished Canadian historian. A lovely clean book in an illustrated price-intact dust jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Vintage Books, 1991. Fourth Printing. Title page and chapter headings illustrated by drawings of Judith Clancy. In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and actually move into a 200 year-old stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Luberon with his wife and two large dogs. A Year In Provence transports us into all the earthly pleasures of Provencal life and lets us live vicariously at a tempo governed by seasons, not by days. This book won the British Book Awards 'Best Travel Book of the Year', in 1989. The cover illustration is by Ruth Marten. A lovely bright book with a 'new' look and feel. A very nice copy!. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine.

London: J m Dent & Sons Ltd, 1981. Illustrated laminated hardboard covers. Terry Riley's brilliant and authentic illustrations portray not only a year in the life of the Barn Owl, but also the variety of wildlife found in different parts of its hunting territory. The final section consists of an illustrated field guide describing each of the animals and - some of the plants - appearing in the book. The text is written by John Andrews of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Suitable for juvenile readers. This book of Natural History and Conservation of the Barn Owl would make a great teaching tool. Readers will learn the importance of conservation early in life. A clean bright book.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1964. This book is a unique description of that gentle beast, the upland gorilla, and of the African terrain and people. For those who enjoy reading of wild animals and primitive places - Mr Schaller has written an informal and exciting story of his two years of travel and observation in East and Central Africa. This is far more than a "Gorilla Book". The author shares his joy in the awesome beauty of the African countryside, in the people he met and in the enforced yet splendid solitude of the naturalist. The dramatic climax to the expedition comes with Congolese independence, when George Schaller successfully defies the attempts of Watusi tribesmen to over run the wild-game sanctuaries. Ten very interesting chapters, epilogue, select reading, and a generous list of illustrations. Delightful line drawings by the author are present. Some of the illustrations contained in the list: Our Hut at Kabara, The Echuya Forest of Uganda, The Slopes of Mt.… Read More

New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1995. Author Carol Fenner has created a daring heroine in Yolonda and a warm portrayal of an African - American family in a story that moves with mounting intensity to a dramatic, believable and wholly satsifying conclusion. Suitable for ages nine up. Newberry Honor Seal to front panel of illustrated dust jacket. While this book carries a remainder stroke to bottom edge, it remains extremely bright and clean, with a look and feel of newness. First Edition, Second Printing. Near Fine/Very Good.

Woodbury, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc (c.1981) Second Printing. Illustrated card covers. Presents 30 articles on a variety of topics intended to stimulate discussion, improve reading comprehension, introduce vocabulary and present the basics of grammar, sentence structure and related topics. A clean bright book.. Soft Cover. Near Fine.

New York: Walker and Company Inc., 1975. Black cloth boards - orange-red endpapers. Bookplate to fep, name to title page. A square, clean copy in a very good, bright, photo dust jacket.. First Edition, Second Impression. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good.

Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers, 1983. A riveting collection of rip-roaring anecdotes, thoughtful commentary, and earthly humour. Hilarious, uproarious and at times outrageous, Charles Lynch's memoirs give a close-up view of many of the great figures of the era, revealing everything from the naked truth (literally) about John Diefenbaker to Prince Philip's remarks about the Queen. Repleat with a b/w photo section. Charles Lynch's work has taken him far across the world and brought him the Order of Canada, the 1965 National Newspaper Award and for staff correspondents, the title "Dean of Canadian Correspondents" and a place in the National Newspaper Hall of Fame.Price-intact dust jacket caricature illustration by Graham Pilsworth. This bright book promises to please.. ISBN: 0-88830-245-2. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Canadian Journalist + Biography + Canadiana + Canadian Politics + John Diefenbaker + Prince Philip + Charles Lynch Journalist + Graham Pilsworth Illustrator +… Read More

St. John's Newfoundland: Breakwater Books Limited, 1985 . Card Covers. A collection of Newfoundland short stories by Ray Guy, Leacock Award winning author for humour. Photographic wraps. Cover photo by Hans Weber.. Revised Edition. Soft Cover. Fine.

London: Robert Hale Limited, 1954. 189 pp. Foreword by the author. This is the story of the author's escape from a Japanese prison camp on Singapore Island during World War II. Full fold-out map of escape route. Illustrated price-clipped dust jacket. A nice firm copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Military + World War II + Singapore + Royal Air Force + History Military + Prisoners of War British + Prisoners and Prisons Japanese + NOISBN. Catalogs: Military.

Toronto: Clarke, Irwin & Company Limited (c.1961) Illustrated card covers..... 136 printed pages. The imaginative treatment of Baden-Powell's early years will prove of special interest to young Canadians. It is "Recommended Reading by the Girl Guides of Canada for First Class Tests". This most serviceable book shows wear to extremities. The illustration to front cover remains bright. No previous ownership markings.. Soft Cover. Very Good.

New York: Forge. A Tom Doherty Associates Book, 1998. From New York to Hong Kong, from the sun-drenched languor of an Italian Palazzo to the intrigues of European society, The Young Savages continues the passionate saga of this tempestous family and friends who make up the new breed of upper-crust New Yorkers as America races toward a new century. A continuation of the Savage clan first introduced in Stewart's "The Magnificent Savages". Grey boards, copper print to spine. No markings. Price-intact dust jacket. Jacket art "Fifth Avenue" by Colin Campell Cooper. A beautiful collectable copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Illustrated card covers. This book takes the guesswork out of choosing a dog. The authoritative guide profiles 175 different breeds and varieties of dogs including photographs of each, to help prospective buyers find one with the physical and behavioral characteristics that will suit them. How to decide on the right breed, locate a good, respectable breeder, and pick a healthy, good-looking, good-tempered companion is demonstrated. Simple tests are provided that readers can use to determine a puppy's temperament BEFORE the purchase. The author is an obedience instructor, an expert in animal behavior, and a pet consultant. This book has the look and feel of newness.

Full-page map of 'Yukon Territory' provided followed by an introduction. History, geography and life styles are described. The subject matter covers ' The Klondike ' .... ' Yukon Outdoors ' and ' The North '. The new North still represents a real Canadian symbol..... its ruggedness, its beauty, and its challenging way of life.Pat Morrow, a specialist in adventure photography, captures much of this. The book is profusely illustrated in color. Among the photographs are three two-page spread photos of extreme beauty and mood. A very interesting book.

Vancouver: Whitecap Books Ltd., 1979. Full-page map of 'Yukon Territory' provided followed by an introduction. History, geography and life styles are described. The subject matter covers ' The Klondike ' .... ' Yukon Outdoors ' and ' The North '. The new north still represents a real Canadian symbol..... its ruggedness, its beauty, and its challenging way of life. Pat Morrow, a specialist in adventure photography, captures much of this. The book is profusely illustrated in color. Among the photographs are three two-page spread photos of extreme beauty and mood. Navy textured boards with gilt print to spine. Paper-lift to ffep where gift card had been removed. Photo dust jacket (photo to front and rear panel.) A clean, bright copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good.