Corvus publishing group (17 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Sam Tracy, a radical-minded bike aficionado with a ninety-pound toolbox, distills his breadth of knowledge into this pocket-sized repair credo, organised by the major bike components -- wheels, seats, stems/handlebars, brakes, and drivetrains. With the mindset of a stranded rider, Tracy offers efficient mechanical repairs for bicyclists on the move.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Although at first it seemed to be a case for the narcotics division, this latest crime soon evolves into a series of sinister and almost impossible murders. Never before have inspectors DeKok and his partner Vledder been so involved in a case whereby murder, drug smuggling, and child prostitution are almost daily occurrences. Blackmail enters the picture and bodies continue to be found. DeKok even finds himself allowing one of the suspects in the serial crimes to go free. To darken the days a bit more, in the past a single murder used to dominate the front pages of the newspapers for weeks, but now they get maybe four or six lines on page fourteen, third column, near the bottom. Death has become commonplace in the news, but never for DeKok. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Promises for the future were made; some sadly broken and some unfortunately honored. While we didn t get household jetpacks and personal serving-drinks-by-the-pool robots, or even our orgasmatrons, we did get things like the super-fantastic building materials of the future asbestos, lead, and foam.So just what was the utopian master plan for future households during the early twentieth century? Follies of Science is the keeper of such knowledge, offering glimpses into sparkling, smooth lead paint covering our living room walls, dazzling DT foggers killing mosquitoes dead, alchemists transforming atoms into gold and diamonds, homeowners living in The Foam House of the Future, and, of course, commuters blasting away on their jet packs to work. Utopian indeed.Aptly illustrated with full-color and black-and-white classic imagery, the visions of the future spread across page after page, pulling the reader in to what could have been and what shouldn t have been. Eric Dregni has written nine books, including Midwest Marvels, The Scooter Bible, Ads that Put America on Wheels, and Grazie a Dio non sono bolognese. As a 2004 Fulbright Fellow to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Dregni researched Scandinavian culture and roots for a forthcoming book. His time is divided between Italy, Norway, and Minneapolis where he is the curator for El Dorado Conquistador Museum and guitarist for the mock-rock trio Vinnie & the Stardusters. Jonathan Dregni is a futurist and sci-fi enthusiast, raising a family midway between the soon-to-be domed cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The trail of a recent crime leads Inspector DeKok to Bloedberg (Blood Mountain), Belgium, a neighborhood in Antwerp. Seems a man was fished from the Scheldt River, and DeKok has been summoned to help with the investigation. At a funeral back in Amsterdam, things are just as murky as the corpse s river, when DeKok discovers a man among the mourners who has been officially dead for at least two years. Events further darken DeKok s view of the case when the widow of the recently buried victim files a complaint of forgery; her recently deceased husband s bank account has been emptied. DeKok soon finds himself drawn back to Bloedberg, amidst one of the most bizarre and cunning crimes yet.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Baantjer s laconic, rapid-fire storytelling has spun out a surprisingly complex web of mysteries. Kirkus Reviews DeKok is a careful, compassionate policeman in the tradition of Maigret; crime fans will enjoy this book. Library JournalIn this next book in the popular Inspector DeKok Investigates series, a strange incident leads DeKok to discover the disappearance of a woman from an Amsterdam hospital. Upon further investigation, he is surprised to find that three more women have disappeared in the same mysterious way. The seasoned detective soon finds himself following a trail with many twists and turns, losing his way many times but relying on his usual dogged determination and sharp observation to see him through.Speck Press is translating and releasing for the first time in the United States all sixty volumes of the Inspector DeKok Investigates series, more than five million copies of which have been sold in the Netherlands and beyond. The riveting mysteries have achieved a large following among readers in Europe and inspired a popular television series, and they continue to receive much international acclaim.A. C. Baantjer is the most widely read author in the Netherlands. A former detective inspector of the Amsterdam police, his fictional characters reflect the depth and personality of individuals encountered during his thirty-eight-year career in law enforcement. Baantjer holds the honor of being knighted by the Dutch monarchy.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Baantjer s laconic, rapid-fire storytelling has spun out a surprisingly complex web of mysteries. Kirkus Reviews DeKok is a careful, compassionate policeman in the tradition of Maigret; crime fans will enjoy this book. Library JournalIn this next book in the popular Inspector DeKok Investigates series, a strange incident leads DeKok to discover the disappearance of a woman from an Amsterdam hospital. Upon further investigation, he is surprised to find that three more women have disappeared in the same mysterious way. The seasoned detective soon finds himself following a trail with many twists and turns, losing his way many times but relying on his usual dogged determination and sharp observation to see him through.Speck Press is translating and releasing for the first time in the United States all sixty volumes of the Inspector DeKok Investigates series, more than five million copies of which have been sold in the Netherlands and beyond. The riveting mysteries have achieved a large following among readers in Europe and inspired a popular television series, and they continue to receive much international acclaim.A. C. Baantjer is the most widely read author in the Netherlands. A former detective inspector of the Amsterdam police, his fictional characters reflect the depth and personality of individuals encountered during his thirty-eight-year career in law enforcement. Baantjer holds the honor of being knighted by the Dutch monarchy.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Inspector DeKok and his partner, Vledder, are ordered to protect a millionaire's art treasures, exhibited during a special showing in Amsterdam. Barely recovered from the shock of witnessing the treasures' owner verbally abuse an old lady, the two detectives are called away to a nearby building to help prevent the execution of a young man chained to the pipes of the central heating system. That same night, a priceless silver jug is stolen from the exhibition.Readers face, at first, a jigsaw puzzle of more-than-usual difficulty, then slowly see a mathematically precise course of events. As with all of A. C. Baantjer's books, nothing is ever what it seems and there is never such a thing as an isolated incident. DeKok's investigations always deliver a chain reaction of events with dead ends, winding paths, and surprising endings.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Softcover. Zustand: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Exploring the intricacies of the human experience, the author delves into themes of vulnerability and resilience. With a blend of humor and deep reflection, the narrative examines the struggles of feeling lost, the duality of courage and cowardice, and the journey through repeated failures toward eventual success. This thoughtful approach invites readers to confront their own challenges and the complexities of personal growth.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 130 pages. Features: The Saguenay Incident; Women at Sea; Dockyard Modernization; Submarines for Canada; Halifax Class Report; and many more. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Dewar, Ken (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 146 pages. Features: Fraser's 30th birthday; Adios, Labrador - Canada's only white ensign icebreaker retires; Huron goes west; Salvage of Sea King 12409; Tribal class update and modernization program; Canada opts for nuclear-propelled submarines; and many more. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Mushens, Scott (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. 194 pages. Features: Jimmy Hibbard's War; The Last Corvette; Maintenance of the Sea Kings; A Typical CP-140 Aurora Mission; Fast Dive with OJIBWA; Esquimalt Base Development; and dozens more. Unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Burne, R.P. (illustrator).…