COFFEE TABLE BOOKS! - GREAT READING!

Excellent coffee table books. Soft cover and hard cover. You can purchase one, two, or all of them. All of the prices and descriptions are listed here. Excellent for gifts, your home library, a book swap, long airplane trips, or your own personal enjoyment. We offer a special price if you purchase all of the books. COFFEE TABLE BOOKS – Each book has two pictures. 1. "America The Book : A Citizen's Guide to Democracy" by John Stewart. PRICE: $10.00. 2. “In Search Of America” by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster. PRICE: $10.00. 3. “Essential History Of American Art” by Suzanne Bailey. PRICE: $5.00. 4. “Living With Houseplants Window Boxes and Terraces” by Torstar Books. PRICE: $5.00. 5. “The American Heritage Dictionary” by The Houghton Mifflin Company. PRICE: $10.00. 6. “Cook It Right” by Barbara Nowak. Foreword by Beverly Zelenka. PRICE: $5.00. 7. “Pathways To Discovery – Exploring America’s National Trails” by The National Geographic Society. PRICE: $5.00. 8. “26 Miles To Boston” by James Connelly. Forewords by John Kelly, Bill Rodgers, and Uta Pippig. PRICE: $5.00. 9. “The Red Sox Reader” by Dan Riley. PRICE: $6.00. 10. “Game Misconduct – Alan Eagleson And The Corruption Of Hockey” by Russ Conway. PRICE: $6.00. SPECIAL PRICE TO BUY ALL 10 BOOKS: $50.00. All descriptions are listed below. Thanks for looking. PLEASE NOTE....due to storage issues, the books are at the home of a relative in Plaistow, New Hampshire. ----------------------- 1. "America The Book : A Citizen's Guide to Democracy" by John Stewart. 2004, Hard Cover, Like New Condition. Published by Warner Books, New York, New York. 8 1/2” by 10 1/2” by 1”. 228 Pages. ISBN: 0-446-53268-1. Jon Stewart, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show, and his coterie of patriots deliver a hilarious look at American government . . . Termed a "political king-maker" by Newsweek, and "the Dan Rather of infotainment" by Vanity Fair, Jon Stewart, along with the writers of The Daily Show, combines his riotous wit and razor-sharp insight in this hilarious book. American-style democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which explains why so many other nations are eager for us to impose it on them, but what is it exactly? In America (The Book), Jon Stewart and The Daily Show writing staff offer their insights into our unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring the reasons why concepts like "One man, one vote," "Government by the people," and "Every vote counts" have become such popular urban myths. PRICE $10.00. ----------------------- 2. “In Search Of America” by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster. 2004, Hard Cover, Like New Condition. Published by Hyperion Books, New York, New York. 9 1/2” by 10 3/4” by 1”. 309 Pages. ISBN: 0-7868-6708-6. Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster conceived of this fascinating book long before the events of September 11th. But watching America respond to one of the worst attacks in its history deepened the meaning of their project. Now, more than ever, Americans need to treasure their way of life, and to reacquaint themselves with the founding ideas that united and sustained this country in its struggle for independence two hundred and twenty-five years ago. In Search of America explores the basic ideals that drive and define the American character. Exquisitely designed, lavishly illustrated with photographs, and peppered with fascinating sidebars, this superb blend of eyewitness reporting and history is a significant, timely achievement. In Search of America is a splendid and provocative journey, one that will assure each and every American that though the principles of our great nation may be shaken, molded, adapted, and assaulted, remarkably, they endure. PRICE $10.00. ----------------------- 3. “Essential History Of American Art” by Suzanne Bailey. 2002, Hardcover, Very Good Condition. Some wrinkling along the top of the outside dust cover. Published by Parragon Books, Bath BA1, 1HE, The United Kingdom. 8 1/2” by 11 1/2” by 1”. 256 Pages. ISBN: 0-75255-355-0. PRICE $5.00. ----------------------- 4. “Living With Houseplants Window Boxes and Terraces” by Torstar Books. 1986, Hardcover, Like New Condition. A hand-written note to the owner of the book on the inside of the first page. Published by Torstar Books, New York , New York. 8” by 11” by 3/8”. 72 Pages. ISBN: 1-55001-064-6 and 1-55001-066-2. PRICE $5.00. ----------------------- 5. “The American Heritage Dictionary” by The Houghton Mifflin Company. 1985, Hardcover, With Dust Cover, Like New Condition. Published by The Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, Massachusetts. 7 1/8” by 9 7/8” by 2”. 1,568 pages. ISBN: 0-395-32943-4, 0-395-32944-2 (Thumb Index, 0-395-33959-6 (Deluxe Edition). Second College Edition With 200,000 precise definitions, 3,000 photographs & Illustrations, & Usage Guide. PRICE $10.00. ----------------------- 6. “Cook It Right” by Barbara Nowak. Foreword by Beverly Zelenka. 1995, Softcover, Like New Condition. Published by Sandcastle Publishing, South Pasadena, California. 8 ½” by 11” by ½”. 192 Pages. ISBN: 0-9627756-8-1. The Comprehensive Source For Substitutions, Equivalents, & Cooking Tips. This book fills a great gap and is an invaluable reference for both beginning and experienced cooks...it's a volume that I will quickly add to my collection of books and certainly one I will be unwilling to part with," says Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook fame. Barbara Nowak, professional special events consultant and radio talk show host, has been successfully rescuing chefs from kitchen emergencies for more than twenty years. Her book helps everyone save dinner plans because of missing ingredients, encourages more creative cooking and takes the guesswork out of measuring and substitution. Included are more than 350 listings of different foods, ingredients and substitutions, detailed cooking tips with instructions to help you avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes, and answers to nagging questions such as when is baking powder too old to use? This book is the best reference for cooking substitutions, equivalents and preparation tips written for the novice, cookbook collector and professional chef alike. PRICE $5.00. ----------------------- 7. “Pathways To Discovery – Exploring America’s National Trails” by The National Geographic Society. 1991, Hardcover, Like New Condition. Published by The National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. 7” by 10 1/4” by 3/4”. 199 Pages. ISBN: 0-87044-79200. This is a 1991 snapshot of the National Trails system in the United States, including scenic, historic and recreational trails. Divided into five chapters by region, the book examines The Sheltowee Trace (KY/TN), The Florida Trail, The Benton MacKaye Trail (GA/TN/NC) in the southeast. Moving to the northeast we visit The White Mountain Trails (NH), The Long Trail (VT), and the Potomac Heritage Trail (PA/MD/DC/VA). The midwest is represented by The Ice Age Trail (WI) and the North Country Trail (MI and OH). In the Rockies we find The Colorado Trail, the 10th Mountain Trail (also CO) and The Paria Mountain Trail (AZ/UT). Finally in the far west The Pacific Crest Trail (OR), The Mount Saint Helens Trails (WA) and The Santa Barbara Trails (CA) are presented. As always the National Geographic authors and photographers have masterfully captured the natural and cultural diversity of these trails. This volume is part of the National Geographic's Special Publications Series, one of the best-kept secrets in the world of books. Since 1966 the Society had released four titles per year. The same size and shape as their iconic magazine, these hardcovers present the best that National Geographic has to offer, and without the ads! Authors have included such scientific luminaries as Isaac Asimov, Bob Ballard, Jane Goodall and Louis Leakey. PRICE $5.00. ----------------------- 8. “26 Miles To Boston” by James Connelly. Forewords by John Kelly, Bill Rodgers, and Uta Pippig. 1989, Softcover, Like New Condition. Published by The Lion Press, Guilford, Connecticut. 9” by 6” by 3/4”. 286 Pages. ISBN: 1-58574-828-5. 26 MILES TO BOSTON slips squarely into the running shoes and minds of the athletes as they traverse the 26-mile, 385-yard course of America's most venerated long-distance race. From suburban Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to the center of metropolitan Boston, here are the mile-by-mile sights and sounds experienced by the runners. Interwoven throughout is the colorful history of the men and women of manifold skills who have competed in this preeminent event over the span of more than a century. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps, 26 MILES TO BOSTON is a book for anyone who's ever wondered what it might be like to run the Boston Marathon. PRICE $5.00. ----------------------- 9. “The Red Sox Reader” by Dan Riley. 1991, Softcover, Like New Condition. Published by The Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, Massachusetts. 5” by 8” by 3/4”. 286 Pages. ISBN: 0-395-97999-4. As John Cheever declared, "all literary men are Red Sox fans" -and certainly no baseball team has inspired more eloquence than the storied Sox. The best of those stories reside here, celebrating the team's highs, from the pennant races through the careers of Williams, Yaz, and Boggs, and eulogizing its most poignant lows, from the loss of Ruth to the ball that rolled through Buckner's legs. PRICE $6.00. ----------------------- 10. “Game Misconduct – Alan Eagleson And The Corruption Of Hockey” by Russ Conway. 1995, Softcover, Like New Condition. Published by MacFarlane, Walter, & Ross, Toronto, Canada. 6” by 9 3/8” by 7/8”. 324 Pages. ISBN: 1-55199-018-0. Russ Conway has worked at the Eagle-Tribune of Lawrence, Massachusetts, since 1967. For more than five years, he pursued the details of this fascinating story, an investigation that focused increasingly on the activities of Canada’s Alan Eagleson, once regarded as the most powerful figure in professional hockey. Conway’s series for the Eagle Tribune, “Cracking Ice,” from which this book was developed has been at the heart of the FBI and US Justice Department investigations that led to the 1994 indictment of Alan Eagleson. Among other things, Conway’s sensational exposé documents the following: Eagleson’s defrauding of injured players seeking career-ending disability insurance. Eagleson’s use of National Hockey League Players’ Association money for questionable and unauthorized loans to friends and associates, one of whom was also his partner in business ventures. Eagleson’s exploitation of his position as head of the NHLPA and driving force behind the Canada Cup to obtain everything from free clothing to free air travel to France. Eagleson’s outright theft of Canada Cup money via a scheme that saw Irving Ungerman’s company, All Canada Sports, retain control of end-board advertising during Team Canada games. Conway’s discovery, while investigating the conduct of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigation into Eagleson that Timothy Lemay, a lawyer on loan from the federal Department of Justice, was working out of the same office in Newmarket, Ontario, as the RCMP, which was collaborating with US authorities. Lemay worked for Eagleson’s law firm; Eagleson had Lemay do work for Hockey Canada; Lemay is Eagleson’s son’s brother-in-law. Game Misconduct is much more than a sports story: it embraces business, politics, and true crime; indeed, some have called it the biggest scandal in professional sports since the 1919 Chicago White Sox threw the World Series. It is unquestionably among the most impressive and explosive examples of determined, investigative journalism in recent years. PRICE $6.00. -------------------------------------------- 1. "America The Book : A Citizen's Guide to Democracy" by John Stewart. PRICE: $10.00. 2. “In Search Of America” by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster. PRICE: $10.00. 3. “Essential History Of American Art” by Suzanne Bailey. PRICE: $5.00. 4. “Living With Houseplants Window Boxes and Terraces” by Torstar Books. PRICE: $5.00. 5. “The American Heritage Dictionary” by The Houghton Mifflin Company. PRICE: $10.00. 6. “Cook It Right” by Barbara Nowak. Foreword by Beverly Zelenka. PRICE: $5.00. 7. “Pathways To Discovery – Exploring America’s National Trails” by The National Geographic Society. PRICE: $5.00. 8. “26 Miles To Boston” by James Connelly. Forewords by John Kelly, Bill Rodgers, and Uta Pippig. PRICE: $5.00. 9. “The Red Sox Reader” by Dan Riley. PRICE: $6.00. 10. “Game Misconduct – Alan Eagleson And The Corruption Of Hockey” by Russ Conway. PRICE: $6.00. SPECIAL PRICE TO BUY ALL 10 BOOKS: $50.00. Please note: Due to storage issues, the books are currently being stored in Plaistow, New Hampshire. We can easily meet you in the Haverhill, Mass. area. Thank you for looking.