An extraordinary story of an extraordinary man, "Pit Bull" tells the story of Buzzy Schwartz and is filled with humorous and commanding insights into the psychology of making money and dazzling stories of fortunes made and lost.
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This collection of sonnets, villanelles, and haiku written by the dogs of famous literary figures expresses canine feelings toward food, play, and masters.
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She has designed banks and hotels, college master plans and retail spaces, homes and studios for leading artists, and her work has appeared in "Vogue", "Newsweek", and "Vanity Fair". Hailed as one of her generation's only true modernists, architect Deborah Berke has, perhaps ironically, made a name for herself by creating what she calls an ...
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Description: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. A fine copy in a near-fine dustwrapper. The dustwrapper is slightly tanning on the flaps, else fine. Signed by Author on the title page. Signed by Author. read more
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