Golf Power In Motion by Robert McGurn & S. A. Williams

Golf Power In Motion by Robert McGurn & S. A. Williams lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Golf Digest, 1967, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Diagrams;

From the cover: "Featuring in motion picture sequence the golf swings of Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Bill Casper, Gary Player, Doug Ford, Julius Boros.

Every golfer dreams of straight and long shots. True some strokes can be saved by a good putting touch, accurate chip shots, and thoughtful course strategy. But for the average golfer, there is nothing that better sets the stage for a low-scoring golf round than solid, powerful shots from the tee or fairway.

In Golf Power In Motion, the authors bring to the average golfer who wants to improve his swing and score a practical approach to golf swing instruction. Rather than breaking down the swing into its many positions and elements, they present one co-ordinated "mental picture" designed to produce power and accuracy.

The reader can actually see these golfers execute their golf swings by flipping the pages which contain sequence pictures of their swings. This "motion picture" presentation combined with comprehensive well-illustrated instruction offers the most practical golf swing instruction ever published in- book form. It is the result of twelve years of continuous research and analysis of motion pictures of the world's greatest golf swings. To present properly the resulting instruction, the authors have included the golf swings of six great golf stars — Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Gary Player, Bill Casper, Doug Ford and Julius Boros."

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper a little edgeworn and faded with a snag to the head of the spine, small scuff to the upper panel and tanning to the reverse. Text complete, clean and tight but slightly musty.

Red boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 144 pages. 9¼" x 6".

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How Do You Know Who You Are?: The Complete Guide to Your Personality by Derek & Julia Parker

How Do You Know Who You Are?: The Complete Guide to Your Personality by Derek & Julia Parker lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Thames & Hudson, 1980, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Facsimiles; Diagrams; Tables;

From the cover: "How do you know who you are? is a book for everyone. It traces, dissects and interprets the millennia-long quest for self-knowledge. Twenty-four entertaining yet instructive sections use evidence ranging from the wisdom of the earliest civilizations to the latest psychological theories to take you along the many roads to self-discovery. Making extensive use of tests and charts, as well as many specially commissioned drawings and other illustrations, Derek and Julia Parker help you to analyse your behaviour, social standing and way of life. The result is a complete and fascinating guide to the world of your personality."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Text complete, clean and tight.

Red boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 192 pages. Index. Bibliography. 9½" x 7½".

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First You Have to Row a Little Boat: Reflections on Life & Living by Richard Bode

First You Have to Row a Little Boat: Reflections on Life & Living by Richard Bode lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Warner Books, 1993, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Signed by the author on the first blank — unverified and reflected as such in the lack of premium.

From the cover: "When he was a boy, Richard Bode was taken under the wing of a legendary sailor. He learned how to ride the many moods of the searching wind, how to respect the restless heart of the indomitable sea. As he learned the simple lessons of sailing, he was unaware that their universal nature would serve him well in years to come.

In this book of discovery, Bode paints an eloquent portrait of his seagoing youth, of an ardent boy gazing at the foam-capped horizon. Longing to set sail for exotic lands, he dreams of cruising the world in a sloop, a ketch, or a yawl — only to he taught by his mentor that "the first thing you have to do is learn to row a little boat".

Here a young man discovers that he and his rowboat have Income one and the same: that as he sails the seas so must he sail his moods… that in a capricious universe where thick fog is as prevalent as a fair breeze he must make keen choice-to reach a safe haven… that there is a right way to catch the wind, to survive its sudden, potentially disastrous shifts with personal liberty triumphant. Thus the young man learns that to fathom the elements is to achieve mastery over oneself.

"To sail a boat is to negotiate a life, the author writes as he celebrates tin spirit of wind, wave, and tide. With generosity and wisdom, the older man passed the cherished lessons of his sailing youth on to his own children — and to you — in FIRST YOU HAVE TO ROW A LITTLE BOAT.

This is a volume to be treasured by-parents and young adults, sea lovers and landlubbers alike: by all who seek large truths in the small wonders of life."

Very Good — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. Gently faded at the spine of the dust wrapper which is slightly loose. Leans. Previous owners' inscription to the first blank. Text complete, clean and tight otherwise.

Green Spine Strip with Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 202 pages. 7¾" x 5½".

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Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter by Sidney Poitier

Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter by Sidney Poitier lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

HarperOne, 2008, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "Sidney Poitier is one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He has overcome enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of extended letters to his great-granddaughter. Writing for all who admire his example and who search for wisdom only a man of great experience can offer, this American icon shares his thoughts on love, faith, courage, and the future.

Poitier draws upon the perspective and wisdom gained from his memories as a poor boy in the Bahamas, his experience of racism coming to the United States, falling in love and raising a family, breaking the race barrier in theatre and film during the Civil Rights Era, achieving stardom and success in Hollywood, and being a diplomat and humanitarian. He reflects on the deepest questions and the significant passages of his life, the virtues that helped him through tough times, and the sense of purpose and history that strengthened him. He emphasizes the importance of the role of faith in a technological age, as well as our responsibility to the earth and future generations. Throughout, Poitier shares stories about the people of courage he has met along the way and the meaning of life in the face of death.

Life Beyond Measure is the perfect book to inspire readers to live the fullest life with integrity, from one of our most respected celebrities and a national treasure."

Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Text complete, clean and tight bar pp 269 which has become creased and has a short, closed, tear to the leading edge. A nice copy else.

Fawn Spine Strip with Black boards with Black titling to the Spine. [XVII] 285 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Artemisia: The Story of a Battle For Greatness by Alexandra Lapierre

Artemisia: The Story of a Battle For Greatness by Alexandra Lapierre lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Chatto & Windus, 2000, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "Artemisia Gentileschi is one of the most fascinating artists in history. Apprenticed at an early age to her father, the seventeenth-century painter Orazio Gentileschi, she rapidly became more famous than he was, for her rich, dramatic canvases. But her fame was tarnished by scandal. At the age of seventeen, she was violently raped by Agostino Tassi, an artist friend of Orazio's. On discovering Tassi's betrayal, Orazio took the case to court and there followed, in 1612, eight months of humiliation for Artemisia as the inhabitants of Rome's colourful artists' quarter came to give evidence. Their testimony — frank, partial, often cruel — in this first rape trial ever to be fully documented, made Artemisia and her father notorious.

When Alexandra Lapierre began researching Artemisia's turbulent life, she did not expect to be drawn into a five-year-long quest that would take her to Rome, Florence, Naples, Venice and London, the city where Orazio died and Artemisia herself finished his last commission for Charles I at Greenwich. But Lapierre's determination to understand Artemisia and her complex rivalry with her father would not let her rest until she had unearthed every scrap of evidence about their lives — including the missing verdict to the trial which had lain hidden in a neglected corner of the archives.

The result is biography that reads like fiction: the extraordinary story of a seventeenth-century woman and the art world she conquered — so vivid that you can hear the din on the streets and smell the paint in the studio."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Gently faded at the spine of the dust wrapper. Pages very gently age-tanned.

Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 496 pages. Bibliography. Paperback (Over 9¼" x 6").

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Fungi of Britain and Northern Europe by Paul Sterry

Fungi of Britain and Northern Europe by Paul Sterry lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Chancellor Press, 1995, Hardback.

Contains a glossary of terms. Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Colour Drawings; Diagrams;

From the cover: "This practical introduction and guide to fungi features over 250 mushrooms and toadstools found in Britain and Europe. Illustrated with photographs and charts, it includes all the commonly seen species and is broken down into families to enable faster identification."

Introduction by: Tony Soper

In the Country Guides series.

Very Good. Gently faded at the spine and onto the margins of the boards. Text complete, clean and tight.

Pictorial boards. 160 pages. Index. 9" x 6".

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The Hamlyn Guide to the Seashore and Shallow Seas of Britain and Europe by Andrew C. Campbell

The Hamlyn Guide to the Seashore and Shallow Seas of Britain and Europe by Andrew C. Campbell lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Hamlyn, 1976, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings; Colour Drawings; Diagrams;

From the cover: "An easy-to-use, rapid identification guide to seashore and shallow sea life

Simple, illustrated key to major groups of plants and animals

Over 800 species illustrated in colour

Over 50 line drawings

Includes information on tides, conservation and collecting

The seashore and shallow seas of Britain and Europe support an enormous diversity of plant and animal life, which can make identification a bewildering task for the naturalist or beachcomber.

In this book the author has provided accounts of the form, habitat and distribution of many of the more common marine species and these, coupled with the highly detailed colour plates, will enable even the complete novice to put names to the seashore life he is most likely to find.

The thoroughly researched text and superb, true-to-life illustrations make this one of the most valuable and attractive guides to field identification ever produced."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Edges of the text block lightly tanned. Text complete, clean and tight.

Brown boards with Silver titling to the Spine. 320 pages. Index. Bibliography. 7¾" x 4¾".

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