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1982: Adventures in Immortality: A Look Beyond the Threshold of Death
$15.00Adventures in Immortality: A Look Beyond the Threshold of Death is a thought-provoking exploration of the afterlife and the concept of immortality. The present book club edition was published by McGraw-Hill Book Company in New York in 1982, is numbered on the back dust jacket cover as 1504 and spans 182 pages.
The black hardcover volume is in near fine condition, with the book body appearing to have never been read in full. The dust jacket shows some signs of wear, including rubbing and a trace of a price sticker on the back.
The book delves into the mysteries of what lies beyond death, offering a unique perspective on the concept of immortality and the afterlife. It raises thought-provoking questions and explores various philosophical and spiritual ideas surrounding the topic.
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1982: Beloved Folktales of the World, selected and with an introduction by Joanna Cole
$75.00Beloved Folktales of the World is a comprehensive anthology of timeless stories from various cultures, carefully selected and introduced by Joanna Cole. Published by Doubleday and Company in New York in 1982, the book offers a rich collection of folktales that have been passed down through generations.
With its tan hardcover block and red spine, adorned with gilt lettering, the book exudes a sense of elegance. In near mint condition, it is exceptionally clean and tightly bound, with only minimal wear on the bottom of the spine. The deckled fore-edges add a touch of charm to this captivating anthology.
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1982: Island of Love, by Yuri Nagibin
$45.00Island of Love by Yuri Nagibin is a Russian novel published by Progress Publishers in Moscow. The book is a romantic tale that takes place on a remote island in the Black Sea during World War II. The story follows a young soldier named Alyosha who is sent to the island to guard a military base. While there, he meets a beautiful young woman named Nadya and they fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the war and the fact that Nadya is engaged to another man. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice as Alyosha and Nadya navigate their feelings for each other in the midst of a tumultuous time.
The book is beautifully written and filled with vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants. The characters are well-developed and the reader is drawn into their world, feeling their joys and sorrows as they struggle to make sense of their feelings and the world around them.
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1982: Classic Chinese Cuisine, by Nina Simonds
$95.00Classic Chinese Cuisine by Nina Simonds serves as a comprehensive guide to Chinese cooking. The book covers all the essential techniques of Chinese cooking and includes over 200 recipes, each accompanied by photographs and illustrations. The book has been singled out as one of the all-time cookbook bibles and is considered a must-have for anyone interested in Chinese cuisine.
The softcover volume, published in 1982 by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, is an early edition of the book, likely a second or third printing. Despite some expected wear marks on the cover, the book is in excellent condition.
$140.00