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Condizione: New. 2003 N & M Press reprint (first pub 1920). SB. 437pp with 59 b/w illus and 36 b/w platesPublished Price £15.50 The last 200 or so pages of this book are taken up with the alphabetical listing of "The Glorious Dead" (2506), the list of Naval and Military Honours (499), also with names in alphabetical order, and thirdly the names of the Returned Prisoners of War(207). In the case of the Fallen the information provided, where known, includes date, place and circumstances of death, date and place of birth, parents, school attended, regiment/corps in which serving at the time of death, where buried ; any decorations awarded are not shown here but in the Honours list. The 36 plates each contain six passport-size photos of individuals who died. The Honours list shows just name, rank, unit, award and date. The roll of Returned Prisoners of War shows name, rank and next-of-kin address at time of capture - the unit is not shown.The first part of the book is devoted to an account of Croydon's part in the Great War. It starts with a description of the course of events in Croydon, year by year, followed by a list of members of the Croydon County Borough Council, 1914 to 1919. The next part covers the military record, an account of the 4th Battalion (TF) of the Queen's Regiment, 'C'Squadron the Surrey Yeomanry and the Volunteer Battalion - all based in Croydon. Further descriptions follow, of the part played by civilian organisations and services, such as the police, the Fire Brigade, Medical and Hospital resources, various fund raising committees, Belgian refugees, food and fuel. There are plenty of photos of places and people. This is a comprehensive account of how the war affected the town. Book.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. G PB 1st Wells, H G "Treasure in the Forest". Book.

Mass Market Paperback. Condizione: Very Good to Very Good+. First Edition. ----------vintage paperback. An excellent 364-page first edition paperback original horror anthology. Spine and cover creases, edgewear, a solid VG to VG+ copy. Additional Writers: Samuel Blas, Edgar Allan Poe, Howard Wandrei, H.H. Munro (Saki), H.L. Gold, H.G. Wells, Ambrose Bierce, Wilbur Daniel Steele (illustratore).…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1st edition, hardback, 8vo, 219pp, slight browning, otherwise clean and sound, Very Good condition in frayed dustwrapper.

Condizione: New. 2003 N & M Press reprint (first pub 1920). HB. 437pp with 59 b/w illus and 36 b/w plates The last 200 or so pages of this book are taken up with the alphabetical listing of "The Glorious Dead" (2506), the list of Naval and Military Honours (499), also with names in alphabetical order, and thirdly the names of the Returned Prisoners of War(207). In the case of the Fallen the information provided, where known, includes date, place and circumstances of death, date and place of birth, parents, school attended, regiment/corps in which serving at the time of death, where buried ; any decorations awarded are not shown here but in the Honours list. The 36 plates each contain six passport-size photos of individuals who died. The Honours list shows just name, rank, unit, award and date. The roll of Returned Prisoners of War shows name, rank and next-of-kin address at time of capture - the unit is not shown.The first part of the book is devoted to an account of Croydon's part in the Great War. It starts with a description of the course of events in Croydon, year by year, followed by a list of members of the Croydon County Borough Council, 1914 to 1919. The next part covers the military record, an account of the 4th Battalion (TF) of the Queen's Regiment, 'C'Squadron the Surrey Yeomanry and the Volunteer Battalion - all based in Croydon. Further descriptions follow, of the part played by civilian organisations and services, such as the police, the Fire Brigade, Medical and Hospital resources, various fund raising committees, Belgian refugees, food and fuel. There are plenty of photos of places and people. This is a comprehensive account of how the war affected the town. Book.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 8.50x5.51x0.39 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. new ed edition. 536 pages. 8.50x5.35x1.34 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Paperback. Very Good. Note: Gently used with minor wear. Binding is in excellent condition. Pages clean and unmarked. All orders shipped securely in a bubble envelope or box/hard mailer.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Facsimile Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 437 pages, 3 leaves of plates, 92 pages of plates: illustrations; 22 cm. Subjects: World War, 1914-1918 England London. History. World War, 1914-1918 England London; Registers. Croydon (London, England) History. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. xix, 327 pages, 5 plates : facsimiles, 1 genealogical table, 1 portrait ; 23 cm ; blue cloth, no dustjacket ; ISBN 9780198223474, 0198223471 OCLC 59181983 ; Contents: An Appreciation by Anne Whiteman -- Preface by D. A. Bullough, R. L. Storey -- List of illustrations -- List of abbreviations -- The writing-office of the Dukes of Spoleto in the eighth century, by D.A. Bullough -- English diplomatic documents to the end Edward III's reign, by P. Chaplais -- Papal privileges for St. Albans Abbey and its dependences, by J.E. Sayers -- The Assizes of Henry II: the texts, by J.C. Holt -- The early charters of the family of Kinninmonth of that Ilk, by G.W.S. Barrow -- The organization of material in medieval cartularies, by D. Walker -- The registration of deeds of title in the medieval borough, by G.H. Martin -- The making of the declaration of Arbroath, by A.A.M. Duncan -- The records of the bishop's official at Ely: specialization in the English episcopal chancery of the later middle ages, by D. Owen -- The reliability of inquisitions as historical evidence, by R.F. Hunnisett -- Ecclesiastical causes in chancery, by R.L. Storey -- The privy seal clerks in the early fifteenth century, by A.L. Brown -- Some archdeacons' court books and the commons' supplication against the ordinaries of 1532, by M. Bowker -- A bibliography of the writings of Kathleen Major, compiled by A.E.B. Owen ; ownership stamp of Howard Shealy (1949-2023), professor at Kennesaw State University ; FINE. Book. …

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine condition. Printed cover price 25 cents. First Edition. New York: Joseph Meyers / Avon Book Company, 1945. 5.25" wide by 7.5" tall. Original wraps, printed in green, maroon, black, and yellow. No owner's name or bookplate. Clean, square, and unmarked. Tight binding. Text pages (wartime paper) browning, as usual. Cover still bright and shiny. First issue of this digest. Contains a brief Introduction by the "editor-in-chief" Rex Stout, and his photo (see Townsend F6). In all there are 9 stories: BLACK ORCHIDS (complete) by Rex Stout; DEATH AND COMPANY by Dashiell Hammett; FOUR SUSPECTS by Agatha Christie; THE SNAKE by John Steinbeck; IMAGE IN THE MIRROR by Dorothy L. Sayers; SMART GUY (first time in print) by Bruno Fischer; LAWYER'S FEE by H. Felix Valcoe; IN THE LIBRARY by W. W. Jacobs; THE ROUSING OF MR. BRADEGAR by H. F. Heard. "The story [BLACK ORCHIDS] has a superb surprise ending." - Townsend B35d. From chapter 1: "I didn't particularly resent it when Nero Wolfe sent me up there Monday afternoon and, anyway, I had been expecting it. After all the ballyhoo in the special Flower Show sections of the Sunday papers, it was a cinch that some member of our household would have to go there to take a look at those orchids, and as Fritz Brenner couldn't be spared from the kitchen that long, and Theodore Horstmann was too busy in the plant rooms of the roof, and Wolfe himself could have got a job in a physics laboratory as an Immovable Object if the detective business ever played out, it looked as if I would be elected. I was.". First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine condition/Printed cover price 25 cents. 165pp. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a clear and practical introduction to the fundamental principles of aeroplane design. Written in 1915 by a renowned aeronautical engineer, the book delves into various aspects that were cutting-edge at the time. The author breaks down the task of designing an aircraft into smaller, manageable components. Beginning with a discussion of the forces acting on an aircraft in flight, the book covers the individual components of an aeroplane, including the body, wings, landing gear, and tail. The author provides detailed explorations of each component's design, construction, and function. Calculations are included to provide readers with an understanding of how to determine the appropriate size and configuration of each component for a given aircraft design. The book's straightforward approach and inclusion of period-specific examples make it an accessible guide for anyone interested in the history of aeronautical engineering and the evolution of aircraft design principles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of writings from the hearts and minds of parents who have experienced the loss of a child. It seeks to provide a space for sharing the raw emotions of grief, the struggle to find meaning in the face of such profound loss, and the ultimate triumph of finding hope and healing. The book explores the various stages of grief, from the initial shock and denial, through the depths of despair, to the gradual journey toward acceptance and finding a new normal. It offers a collective voice of compassion, understanding, and support for anyone who has experienced the death of a child. The author, herself a bereaved parent, draws on her own personal experiences and those of others to create a narrative that is both deeply moving and profoundly insightful. She delves into the complexities of parental grief, exploring the unique challenges and triumphs that come with losing a child. By sharing these stories of loss, resilience, and hope, this book seeks to break the silence that often surrounds the topic of child bereavement. It seeks to remind those who grieve that they are not alone and to offer a path toward finding healing and meaning in the wake of their loss. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…