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’45 & ’46 A.D. by Vaughn Shoemaker.
Shoemaker was an editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Daily News and
this is a collection of those cartoons for the years noted. Signed by the author. 1946, hb, 180 p,
illus, 8” x 9-1/2”, excellent condition.
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$50.00 |
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The Abbott Almanac. The history of Abbott
Laboratories first 100 years from 1888 to 1987. Significant events are highlighted, year by
year. 1987, hb,
dj (minor wear), 224 p, illus., excellent
condition. [bcd, bcn] |
$25.00 |
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Across the Frontiers by Sir Philip Gibbs. This pre World War II book discusses world
conditions some 20 years after the First World War. Sir Philip Gibbs shows
how the clash of ideas is dividing the human tribes into hostile camps,
preventing the use of reason, creating great danger of war and revolution.
(He had this one right!) Sir Philip
criticizes British foreign policy since World War I and is convinced that it
has been one long series of tragic mistakes. 1938, hb,
dj, 309 p,
illus., excellent condition. [bcm] |
$3.00 |
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All Aboard With E.M. Frimbo by Rogers Whittaker & Anthony Hiss. The reminisces of the author, known to some
as “The World’s Greatest Rail Buff.”
1974, pb, 235 p, 5” x 8”, very gd.
[bcm] |
$3.00 |
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All About Locks and Locksmithing by Max Alth. A completely illustrated guide to the
locksmith’s craft with information on burglar-proofing and security. 1972, pb, 179 p, illus., 6” x 9”, ex, [bcc] |
$5.00 |
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American Express, A Century of Service by Alden Hatch.
The story of a great international service organization; of the men
who built it; of the events that shaped its history; of the vital role the
company continues to play. 1950, hb dj, 287 p, illus., 6” x 9”, dj shows wear, book is in excellent condition. [bcm] |
$7.50 |
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The Arms of Krupp,
1587-1968 by William Manchester. The well-researched story of the
four-hundred-year Krupp dynasty which had armed |
$2.00 |
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The Art & Skill of Successful Negotiation by John Ilich. A comprehensive guide to successful negotiation
containing the tested principals working operation plans and favorite tactics
of one of |
$2.00 |
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At Dawn We Slept by Gordon Prange. The untold story of the Japanese attack on |
$4.50 |
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1927 Atlas of the World & Gazetter.
Maps (in color) showing the World in
1927. hb,
192 p, 6-1/2” x 9-1/2”, excellent condition.
[bcd] |
$10.00 |
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Book Shelf Scrap Book & Album. This is a
book in which you can mount pictures, clippings and similar items. Alternate pages are perforated close to the
binding, allowing their removal as items are added to the book. Thus, the book does not “bulge” because the
stubs, which remain, make up for the thickness of the added material. Bound in heavy-duty Fabrikoid,
the book appears as a finely bound volume in your library, hb, about 55 pages (after removal of the “filler” pages),
6-1/2 x 9-1/2” & excellent condition.
[bcm-z] |
$5.00 |
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Complete Guide to Financial Privacy by Mark Skousen. A guidebook offering step-by-step advice on
how to hide your money legally from government agents, disgruntled relatives,
litigants, and professional thieves.
1979, hb, dj, 233
p, 6” x 9”, excellent condition. [bcn] |
$2.00 |
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The Complete Short Stories & Humorous
Sketches of Mark Twain. Centennial edition. 1935, hb
(embossed cloth, faux leather), 1,014 p, 6” x 8”, excellent condition. [bcd] |
$45.00 |
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Confessions of a Stockbroker by Andrew Lanyi. In amusing and entertaining style, one of
the most successful brokers in Wall Street's history reveals his tricks,
secrets, and methods. His specialty:
picking undervalued stocks about to experience explosive growth. 1992, pb, 274 p, 6” x 9”, excellent. [bcm] |
$5.00 |
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Controversial Mark Hopkins by Estelle Latta. Written by his double grand-niece, this
book explores the life and times of Mr. Hopkins whose association with the
Central Pacific Railroad is well known.
1953, hb, 196 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8”. [bx, hj] |
$5.00 |
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Counseling Techniques for the Non-Personnel
Executive by John H. Drake. Practical instruction on how-to change the
behavior of subordinates in a variety of on-the-job situations. 1974, pb, 46 p, illus., 5-1/2” x
8-1/2”. [bca-z] |
$4.00 |
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Counterfeit Currency by M. Thomas Collins. Reveals
the techniques and tricks employed by counterfeiters enabling you to
understand how bogus bills are made and how to recognize them. 1990, pb, 137 p, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”. [bck] |
$5.00 |
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$8.00 |
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Day of Fury
by Joyce Egginton.
The story of the tragic grade school shootings that forever changed
the |
$3.50 |
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Day of Reckoning by Jack Higgins. Action and
suspense as Sean Dillon and his secret intelligence colleagues seek to help American
White House security insider Blake Johnson avenge the death of his ex-wife, a
reporter murdered for getting too close to a Mafia story. 2000, hb, dj, 235 p, 6” x 9”, gd.
[bcf] |
$4.25 |
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Do It In The Dark by Tom Burk. A reference for the
photography enthusiast who does his own darkroom work. Covers film developing, evaluation and
proofing, darkroom equipment selection, printing techniques, drying,
spotting, retouching & mounting, how to set up your own darkroom and
color processing and printing. 1975, pb, 176 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, in
like-new condition. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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The Encyclopedia of American Crime by Carl Sifakis. A comprehensive history of infamy in |
$12.00 |
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Essentials of Geography by Albert
Bingham and Charles McFarlane. This 1916 text book is noted as the “Wisconsin
Edition” and has, in addition to world-wide coverage of the topic, a 32 page
section titled “Geography of Wisconsin.” It may be one of a series of 8th or
9th grade textbooks. The book was purchased at the South Side Book Store, 316
Grove Street, Milwaukee, Wis. and a stamp to this effect is on the inside of
the front cover. The original owner’s name is written in ink on a couple of
pages. There are no other markings in the book. 1916, hb,
458 p, illus., 8” x 10”, in very good condition for its age. [bcm] |
$4.95 |
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The Executive’s Guide to Finding a Superior Job by William A. Cohen. This book presents a no-hold-barred
approach to job-getting techniques that are little known outside the
personnel placement industry. 1978, hb, dj, 166 p, 6” x 9”,
excellent condition. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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Exhibition of Special China-Peking Arts &
Crafts.
This book was published to commemorate the 1979-1980 United States
tour of “National Treasures of the People’s Republic of |
$5.00 |
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The Final Days
by Barbara Olson. This
investigative report on what the author sees as outrageous abuses by the Clinton
administration at the close of its term focuses on the controversial
presidential pardons and the many last-minute executive orders. Olson was a much-respected |
$20.00 |
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The German Empire Between Two Wars by Robert Fife.
A study of the political & social development of the nation
between 1871 & 1914. 1916, hb, 400 p, 5-1/2” x 8”, gd. Ex-library with markings. [bcc] |
$7.50 |
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Get Even by
George Hayduke.
A humorous compilation of some of the most ingenious tricks ever
dreamed up. Offered for entertainment
only. [bca] |
$3.00 |
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Get the Facts on Anyone by Dennis King.
How you can use public sources to check the background of any person
or organization. 1992, pb, 216 p, 6” x
9”, mint. [bca] |
$2.00 |
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without
Giving In by Roger Fisher & William Ury. Negotiation is
a basic means of getting what you want from other people. This guide is for anyone dealing with other
people, whether in business, politics, diplomacy, counseling or the
family. 1991, pb, 198 p, 5” x 8”. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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The Great Dirigibles by John Toland. The triumphs and disaster of these
lighter-than-air craft beginning with their development and ending with the
Hindenburg disaster. 1972, pb, 352 p,
illus., 6” x 9”, vg. [bcn] |
$5.00 |
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Green Monday
by Michael Thomas. This novel creates
the all-too plausible situation in which clandestine manipulation of world
oil prices results in the most fantastic bull market the world has ever
known. 1980, hb,
dj, 416 p, 6” x 9-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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The Hindenburg
by Michael Mooney. The never before
revealed secrets of the explosion at |
$22.50 |
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Hitler’s 12 Apostles by Oswald Dutch. While the
Third Reich is personified by Adolph Hitler, totalitarian |
$25.00 |
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Hogs in the Tunnel by John Elvin. An interesting
exposé of the |
$4.00 |
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Howard Hughes: the Hidden Years by James Phelan.
The first eye-witness account of how the world’s most secretive man
lived and died in his own bizarre asylum.
1976, hb, dj, 201 p,
6” x 9”, ex. cond.,
[bcd] |
$6.00 |
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How Anyone Can Stop Paying Income Taxes by Irwin Schiff.
Contains some good information about how to handle yourself in an
audit and also explores some unique tax avoidance strategies that have been tried
and have landed the author in jail.
1982, hb, dj, 176
p, 6” x 9”, excellent. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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How to Read a Person Like a Book (and what to do about it!) by Gerard
Nierenberg. A handbook on the types of
non-verbal communication providing insight into the significance of gestures
– factors of ordinary experiences that are often not understood, if not
ignored. 1971, pb, 184 p, illus., 5” x
8”, vg. [bcn]
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$2.00 |
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How to Survive and Market Yourself in Management by Andrew Plenniger. Written by an experienced management
consultant who provides the insight and strategy necessary for success in a
multitude of interview and management situations. 1977, hb, dj, 238 p, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, mint. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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The Human Side of |
$10.00 |
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$4.00 |
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Industrial Reconstruction & the Control of
Competition by A.F. Lucas. This is an analysis & interpretation of
recent (pre-WW II) developments in industrial organization and social policy
in |
$22.50 |
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Inside the Third Reich - Memoirs by Albert Speer.
A remarkable portrait in depth, probably the best we shall ever get of
Hitler. 1970, hb,
dj, 705 p, illus., 6” x 8-1/2”, dj
- worn, book - very good condition. [bcd] |
$2.00 |
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Interviewing for Managers by John Drake.
A practical guide for evaluating applicants and controlling the
interview. For both managers and
applicants. 1972, hb,
dj (minor wear), 194 p, 6” x 8-1/2”, ex. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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Kodak – Processing Chemicals & Formulas. One of a
series of photography data books, this one dealing with black and white
processing & dark room work. 1956,
pb, 68 p, 6” x 8-1/2”, vg. [bcf] |
$1.00 |
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Last Days of the Third Reich by James Lucas.
A compelling account capturing the tension, turmoil and tragedy of the
last days of the Third Reich. 1986, hb, dj, 241 p, illus., 6” x 9”,
ex. [bcn] |
$2.50 |
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The Last Empress by Daniele Vare. A biography of Tzu-His, the last empress of
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$10.00 |
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The Last Wilderness By Nicholas Luard. A journey across the Great Kalahari
Desert. 1981, hb,
dj, 222 p, color illus., 6-1/2” x 9-1/2”, dj – shows wear,
book – excellent condition. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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Let’s Face It
by Clarence Manion.
The Manion Forum was a conservative radio program
back in the 1950’s dealing with then-current political issues and this book
is adapted from those broadcasts. An
interesting perspective on what was wrong then and how it relates to today’s
problems, one example being the auto industry, which had just adopted the
guaranteed annual wage – the beginning of a chain of events leading to
today’s government bail-out. 1956, hb, 275 p, 6” x 9”, excellent condition. |
$15.00 |
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Life in |
$75.00 |
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Secrets of Lock Picking by Steve Hampton.
A well written and illustrated manual revealing the tricks and tools
of the trade. 1987, pb, 68 p, 5-1/2” x
8”, mint. [bcc] |
$15.00 |
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Advanced Lock Picking by Steve Hampton. A companion
to the book listed above dealing with more advanced techniques. 1989, pb, 43 p, 5-1/2” x 8”, mint. [bcc] |
$20.00 |
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Both of Mr. Hampton’s books |
$30.00 |
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Making Picture Frames in Wood by Manly Banister. Create all
kinds of picture frames from simple wood moldings to elaborate carved types.
Clear instructions on matting, texturing & finishing. 1973, pb, 127 p, illus., 6” x 8”, very good
condition. [bcm] |
$6.00 |
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Mantrapping by Ragnar Benson. Trapping techniques developed throughout
history. Offered for entertainment
only. 1981, pb, 84 p, illus., 7” x
9”. [bca] |
$5.00 |
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Neo-Tech II
by Frank Wallace. The second of 5
volumes, this one covering psychuous
discovery. Also included is a smaller
volume titled Neo-Tech Instructions.
1985, pb, 426 p, 8-1/2” x 11”, ex.
[bcc] |
$20.00 |
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New I.D. in |
$2.50 |
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The New Industrial Landscape by Martin Greif. History of
The Austin Company, Engineers & Builders, of |
$12.00 |
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No Business Being a Cop by Lillian O’Donnell. Fiction/mystery; a skillfully plotted
detective story. 1978, hb, dj, 186 p, very good
condition. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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Paper Folding for Beginners by William Murray & Francis Rigney. The
authors show you how to make over 43 different pieces – ingenious, useful
objects that will that will amuse you and entertain your friends. 1960, pb, 94 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”,
excellent condition. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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Poison Pen Letters by Keith Wade. This book is
the ultimate fantasy collection for those with a vengeful streak. Offered for entertainment only. 1984, pb, 103 p, 5-1/2” x 8”. [bca] |
$5.00 |
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Pony Express, The Great Gamble by Roy Bloss. Comprehensive and well researched history
of the pony express, a short-lived enterprise, replaced by mail via the
rails. 1959, hb,
dj, 159 p, illus., 6” x 9”, ex. [bcn] |
$5.00 |
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Principles of Engineering Economy by Grant & Ireson. This is a book about a particular type of
decision making explaining the principles and techniques needed for making
decisions about the acquisition and retirement of capital goods by industry
and government. 1976, hb, 640 p, 6” x 9”, excellent. [bcn] |
$5.00 |
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Psedu-Isochromatic
Plates for Testing Color Perception
published by the American Optical Co.
18 plates for color perception testing with answers. hb, sc, 22 p, 6”
x 7”, excellent condition. [bcn] |
$30.00 |
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Psychocybernetics by Maxwell Maltz. An invaluable aid to the layman, offering a
sound, scientific method of practical self-improvement. 1965, pb, 256 p, 5” x 8”, vg. [bcm] |
$15.00 |
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Real Estate Exchange and Acquisition Techniques by William Tappan. An authoritative reference on tax-deferred
exchanges of real property complete with examples of necessary forms and
documents. 1981, hb,
251 p, 9” x 11”, near-mint condition.
[bcn] |
$4.50 |
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Reborn With Credit by |
$2.50 |
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The |
$12.00 |
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Requiem by
Len O’Conner. The decline and demise
of |
$2.00 |
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Revengeville By Michael Connor. An accumulation of “revenge” techniques for
those so inclined. Offered for
entertainment only. 1989, hb, dj, 195 p, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”,
mint. [bca] |
$5.00 |
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The Rise & Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer. Here is the well researched and complete
story of Hitler’s empire. 1960, hb, dj, 1,243 p, dj is a bit worn, book is in excellent condition. [bcd] |
$2.00 |
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The Runaway Jury by John Grisham. A landmark
trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake begins routinely in |
$6.50 |
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Serpentine
by Thomas Thompson. With compelling
style and suspense, this true-crime book reconstructs the bizarre, bloody
journey of a mesmerizing but sinister young man named Charles Sobhraj who swept back and forth across half the world,
leaving in his wake a trail of blood and horror and baffling mystery. 1979, hb, dj, 557 p, 6” x 8-1/2”, very good condition. [bcb] |
$2.00 |
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Servicing Small Gasoline Engines by Boyd Daugherty. Complete how-to information on engines,
carburetors and ignition systems, including trouble shooting, tips and
tune-up procedures. 1969, pb. 149 p,
illus., 6” x 9”, very good condition.
[bcd] |
$3.00 |
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Small Residential Investments by Barney Giesen. Text book for a real estate investing
course at |
$7.50 |
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The Submarine Book by Chuck Lawless. Underwater
craft are explored from their beginnings to the today’s technologically
advanced submarines. 1991, hb, dj, 160 p, illus., 8” x
11”, mint. [bx,
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$15.00 |
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Success Forces by Joseph Sugarman. Mr. Sugarman
discusses the six truths of success and how he used them to form one of |
$3.00 |
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Sweet’s Indexed
Catalogue of Building Construction. This is a ca. 1990’s reprint of the 1906
Sweets Catalog. Provides an
interesting look at building construction over 100 years ago. A few of the listed companies are still in
business. hb,
760 p, illus., 9” x 12”, mint. [bcn] |
$25.00 |
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Tax Free by Mark Skousen. All the legal ways to be exempt from
federal, state and social security taxes.
1982, hb, dj, 168
p, 6” x 9”, excellent condition. [bcn] |
$2.00 |
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Tax Havens by Robert Kinsman. Provides an explanation of the advantages
and disadvantages of investing your money in countries where tax laws appear
to be more favorable. 1978, hb, 256 p, 6” x 9”, ex.
[bcn] |
$2.50 |
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Techniques of
Harassment by Victer
Santoro. Become a one-man army of
revenge! This book is full of dirty,
rotten stunts you can use to claim your own justice, including harassment
strategy: collecting dirt on your targets, impersonation techniques,
contaminants, manipulative ways to get others to do your dirty work and
more. Offered for entertainment
only. 1979, pb, 70 p, illus., 5-1/2” x
8-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcm] |
$5.75 |
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Techniques of
Revenge by Victor Santoro. Have you ever been wronged by somebody you
can't strike back at? Being hassled by
an obnoxious bureaucrat who has the law on his side? This book will show you
a multitude of ways that you can get even with anybody and remain anonymous.
Offered for entertainment purposes only!
1985, pb, 91 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcm] |
$4.50 |
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Time &
Timekeepers by Willis L. Milham. Covers the
evolution of timekeeping devices from the sundial to precision time pieces of
the 20th Century. 1913, this is the 1947 reprint, hb, 616 p, illlus., 6” x 8”. [bx, hj] |
$10.00 |
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Tough Times Handbook by Bob Belkin. A practical, hard-nosed guide to finding a
job in difficult economic times. 1986,
pb, 43 p, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcd] |
$1.00 |
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You Can Find Anyone! By Eugene Ferraro. This
accurate and detailed book is a complete guide on how to locate missing
persons. 1986, pb, 142 p, 8” x
11”. [bck] |
$2.00 |
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Wau-Bun, The
"Early Day" in the North-West
by Mrs. John H. Kinzie. Early history of the City of |
$25.00 |
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What Auto Mechanics Don’t Want You to Know by Mark Eskeldson. A
nationally certified and state-licensed mechanic with over 20 years of
experience in the auto industry reveals the many kinds of repair shop fraud
and unnecessary costs which cost consumers about $40 billion a year and
provides information on how to avoid them.
1991, sb, 85 p, 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent
condition. [bcb]. |
$5.00 |
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What Color is Your Parachute? By Richard Bolles. A highly
respected guide for job seekers. Its sound yet innovative approach is based
on finding out who you are and what you want to do--after which your job
search will be more focused and have a greater chance of success. 1978, pb, 293 p, illus., 6” x 9”. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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The World’s Best Dirty Jokes by Mr. “J”.
From slightly saucy to seriously smutty - but all in the best taste,
this is a collection of the best dirty jokes from around the world. 1976, hb, dj, 122 p, 6” x 9”.
[bcm] |
$2.00 |
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Yesterdays Tomorrows. A pictorial history of the
Village of Deerfield, IL. Ca. 1970’s,
pb, 16 p, illus., 9” x 9”. Excellent condition. [bcm] |
$2.00 |
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You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen.
Specific approaches are set out for dealing with your mate, your boss,
your banker, , your children and others.
1980, hb, dj
(worn), 255 p, 6” x 9”, excellent. [bcm] |
$8.95 |
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