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Paperback. Zustand: Good. A work of genius--The Boston GlobeFrom the first sentence of the novel the reader is aware that he is in the presence of a magician. Collier] casts a spell and he does so always with a smile.--Paul TherouxA wayward masterpiece.Whatever this volume has cost you, it is, believe me, a great bargain.--Anthony BurgessIt is impossible to convey the subtle wit which makes you laugh out loud, the beauty and penetrating satire which blend so perfectly into its brilliance.--BooklistThe whole is written with sly humor throughout and is illuminated by splendid similes and metaphors which mark the author as a true humorist.--New York TimesIn the author's own words: This is a strange book.an emotional melodrama, complete with a Medusa villainess, an honest simpleton of a hero, and an angelic if only anthropoid heroine, all functioning in the two dimensional world of the old Lyceum poster or the primitive fresco.where an angel may outsize a church, and where a man may marry a monkey on a foggy day.--from John Collier's A Looking GlassWhen Alfred Fatigay returns to his native London, he brings along his trustworthy pet chimpanzee Emily who, unbeknownst to Fatigay, has become civilized: literate, literary--and in love with Fatigay himself. After Emily meets Alfred's fianc e Amy Flint, a 1920's modern woman, she sets out to save her beloved from Amy's cold grip. Emily is the perfect outside observer, writes Eva Brann in her introduction, because she is an African in Europe, a female in a man's world, a servant to liberated sophisticates, and above all an old-fashioned creature in a modern world.John Collier (1901-1980) was born in Britain, but spent much of his life in the U.S., where he wrote screenplays for Hollywood (The African Queen, Sylvia Scarlet, and I Am a Camera among them) and short stories for the New Yorker and other magazines. He was also a poet, editor, and reviewer. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A work of genius--The Boston GlobeFrom the first sentence of the novel the reader is aware that he is in the presence of a magician. Collier] casts a spell and he does so always with a smile.--Paul TherouxA wayward masterpiece.Whatever this volume has cost you, it is, believe me, a great bargain.--Anthony BurgessIt is impossible to convey the subtle wit which makes you laugh out loud, the beauty and penetrating satire which blend so perfectly into its brilliance.--BooklistThe whole is written with sly humor throughout and is illuminated by splendid similes and metaphors which mark the author as a true humorist.--New York TimesIn the author's own words: This is a strange book.an emotional melodrama, complete with a Medusa villainess, an honest simpleton of a hero, and an angelic if only anthropoid heroine, all functioning in the two dimensional world of the old Lyceum poster or the primitive fresco.where an angel may outsize a church, and where a man may marry a monkey on a foggy day.--from John Collier's A Looking GlassWhen Alfred Fatigay returns to his native London, he brings along his trustworthy pet chimpanzee Emily who, unbeknownst to Fatigay, has become civilized: literate, literary--and in love with Fatigay himself. After Emily meets Alfred's fianc e Amy Flint, a 1920's modern woman, she sets out to save her beloved from Amy's cold grip. Emily is the perfect outside observer, writes Eva Brann in her introduction, because she is an African in Europe, a female in a man's world, a servant to liberated sophisticates, and above all an old-fashioned creature in a modern world.John Collier (1901-1980) was born in Britain, but spent much of his life in the U.S., where he wrote screenplays for Hollywood (The African Queen, Sylvia Scarlet, and I Am a Camera among them) and short stories for the New Yorker and other magazines. He was also a poet, editor, and reviewer. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Buddha's Wife is a novel about compassion, inspiration and forgiveness.What happened to Yasodhara and her infant son son, Rahula, after her husband (Siddhartha) left her sleeping in the middle of the night to seek enlightenment?As Yasodhara lies close to death and shares her experiences as a young girl, a wife, a parent and then a nun, her son Rahula, who has been in self-imposed exile in Sri Lanka, attempts a perilous journey with his wife and child to reach his mother before she dies and releases the secrets about his father that he's kept buried inside. Will Rahula and the other woman in Siddhartha's life reach Yasodhara in time to ask for forgiveness? Can anyone ever forgive the unforgivable?Buddha's Wife tells a fascinating story, little known in the west, about the woman whom Buddha left behind. Gabriel Constans focuses the reader's attention on the strong and complicated women who surrounded Buddha and makes us re-think the nature of spiritual life.-Chitra Divakaruni.…

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Zustand: Very Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Perlyn, Amanda (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Perlyn, Amanda (illustrator).

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Dr. Patch Adams knows the inner side of healing. House Calls is a reminder that some of the most important factors in healing are not high-tech marvels but ordinary factors such as love, compassion, friendship, and hope. This book will lighten anyone's heart and assist him or her on a healing journey.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Dr. Patch Adams knows the inner side of healing. House Calls is a reminder that some of the most important factors in healing are not high-tech marvels but ordinary factors such as love, compassion, friendship, and hope. This book will lighten anyone's heart and assist him or her on a healing journey.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Dr. Patch Adams knows the inner side of healing. House Calls is a reminder that some of the most important factors in healing are not high-tech marvels but ordinary factors such as love, compassion, friendship, and hope. This book will lighten anyone's heart and assist him or her on a healing journey.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. In 'Being a Leader,' children view various situations that demonstrate the qualities of leadership. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students' understanding of the concepts.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. In 'Being a Leader,' children view various situations that demonstrate the qualities of leadership. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students' understanding of the concepts.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Best-selling author Steve Chandler and one of America's most innovative, successful fundraisers Michael Bassoff have coauthored this unique book to teach you their easy-to-follow, proven system for creating new relationships that lead to raising millions of dollars.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Best-selling author Steve Chandler and one of America's most innovative, successful fundraisers Michael Bassoff have coauthored this unique book to teach you their easy-to-follow, proven system for creating new relationships that lead to raising millions of dollars.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A day of infamy and a day of bravery. Two days of tragedy and a day of triumph. Collected here are the remarkable stories of five crucial days that changed the course of history forever. Witness the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the D-Day invasion during World War II. Grieve with a nation during the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bask in the triumph of humanity as Apollo 11 safely delivers the first people to the moon. Through dynamic graphic novel artwork and action-packed text, readers will experience the moments in history that will be remembered forever. Pleece, Warren; Campidelli, Maurizio (illustrator). …

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Presents the author's life story that has various elements of the American Dream, both its myth and its reality. This book shows how with each blow her spirit rose again and again, never giving up on herself or her sons.

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