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1	Lantern in Her Hand more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist First published in 1928, "A Lantern in Her Hand" has outlasted literary fashions to touch generations of readers. In this classic story of a pioneer woman, Bess Streeter Aldrich modeled protagonist Abbie Deal on her own mother, who in 1854 had traveled by covered wagon to the Midwest. In "A Lantern in Her Hand", Abbie accompanies her family to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.26! \| first editions \| SVS
2	A Short History of the Movies more books like this by Bruce Kawin, Gerald Mast add to wishlist The ninth edition of A Short History of the Movies continues the tradition-scrupulously accurate in its details, up-to-date, free of jargon-that has made it the most widely adopted textbook for college courses in film history, and now includes a fresh look at "Persistence of Vision" and a new chapter on digital cinema. This volume offers students ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
3	A White Bird Flying more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist Abbie Deal, the matriarch of a pioneer Nebraska family, has died at the beginning of A White Bird Flying, leaving her china and heavy furniture to others and to her granddaughter Laura the secret of her dream of finer things. Grandma Deal's literary aspirations had been thwarted by the hard circumstances of her life, but Laura vows that nothing, ... see all copies from $2.86! new only from $19.42! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Spring Came on Forever more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist Acclaimed for her 1928 novel 'A Lantern in Her Hand, ' Bess Streeter Aldrich became one of the most widely read interpreters of the prairie pioneer experience. In 1935, she published for masterpiece, 'Spring Came on Forever, ' a novel of two Nebraska pioneer families from settlement to the 1930s. Elsewhere an artist of the romance, here Aldrich ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $15.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Collector's Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics: Identification & Values more books like this by Carole Bess White add to wishlist Each of these books has over 600 beautiful color photos of gorgeous Made In Japan ceramics. Book II is produced as a companion volume to Book I and none of the pieces pictured are repeated from the first book. Her first two books having been bestsellers, Carole White produced a third volume with no repeats. These highly informative guides ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $10.40! \| first editions
6	The Rim of the Prairie more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist "A western story set in a small town in Nebraska on 'the rim of the prairie.' The characters include a tantalizing heroine made more attractive by a hint of mystery, a steadfast hero, and two delightful pioneers."-Cleveland Open Shelf "Very well written. Mrs. Aldrich realizes real, living figures."-Literary Review "Exciting and realistic. A ... see all copies from $6.25! new only from $21.55! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Miss Bishop more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist 'In these days, when the reader of fiction is swimming in a sea of selfish heroines loudly declaring that they must express themselves, or that they have a right to happiness, it is refreshing to meet Miss Bishop. The restrained manner of Mrs. Aldrich's writing makes this a telling tribute to all unselfish women. It is a constructive and in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Mother Mason more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist 'A novel of home happiness, which, although it does not sentimentalize, will make many a family smile over its own humor and vicissitudes' - "Literary Review". 'A story of family life without the cloying sentimentality that usually characterizes this type of fiction' - "Saturday Review of Literature". Bess Streeter Aldrich is known for her ... see all copies from $2.63! new only from $6.79! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Song of years more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist 'Without literary capers, the story walks its straight road to laughter and tears and family affections and comradeship and griefs...There is nothing phony about this sentiment. It comes from the heart' - Wallace Stegner, "Saturday Review of Literature". The state of Iowa was still young and wild when Wayne Lockwood came to it from New England in ... see all copies from $2.74! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Accomplished Teaching: The Key to National Board Certification more books like this by Bess Jennings, Maryann Joseph, Frank Orlando add to wishlist see all copies from $39.99! new only from $39.99! \| first editions
11	Audiology: The Fundamentals more books like this by Fred H Bess add to wishlist Now in its Fourth Edition, this book is designed for students in audiology or students desiring a broad, in-depth survey of the profession. The logical progression from fundamentals to more complex topics, the readable writing style, and the abundant simple illustrations are ideally suited for the introductory level. This edition has a more ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.10! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Bull's-Eye: A Photobiography of Annie Oakley more books like this by Sue Macy, Bess Edwards (Foreword by) add to wishlist Annie Oakley was an American icon. Born in the backwoods of Ohio, she grew up supporting her poor family with game she shot with her dead father's rifle. She proved a natural markswoman and launched a career in show business after she was discovered by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. She wowed audiences with target shooting, trick shots, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| SVS
13	The Best of Shaker Cooking more books like this by Amy Fuller Persi Miller add to wishlist A fresh generation of regional American cooks can now learn the time-tested secrets of Shaker farm kitchens with this paperback edition of the classic "The Best of Shaker Cooking", with recipes including cranberry bean soup, Shaker chicken fricassee, sweet corn pudding, and graham-buttermilk bread. All of the recipes are easy to prepare, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $52.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
14	Science with young children more books like this by Bess-Gene Holt add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.19! \| first editions
15 view cover	The cutters more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist ""The Cutters" is well conceived and written. It is pitched in a light, pleasant key and ...comes as a welcome relief from adventure yarns and tales of mooncalf love." - "Literary Review". All unhappy families are alike, to invert Tolstoy, but each happy family is happy in its own way. Although they live in a rambling white house in a midwestern ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
16 view cover	Choices Under Fire: Moral Dimensions of World War II more books like this by Michael Bess add to wishlist In this new accounting of World War II, a Vanderbilt University history professor boldly challenges the historically held belief of the lack of moral ambiguity attached to the conflict in this provocative study of the choices made by nations and individuals during the war, and how these choices determined its course. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Journey Into Christmas and Other Stories more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist 'The bulk of the book is Christmas to the core. [It is] the ideal gift book' - V. P. Hass, "Chicago Sunday Tribune". 'For family reading aloud' - "Wisconsin Library Bulletin". 'For those who cherish the folksy, lamplit, teakettle-warmth of Bess Streeter Aldrich's stories, this year's gift problem is solved' - "New York Herald Tribune Book Review". ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.36! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Lieutenants Lady more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich add to wishlist "A novel of...wholly fresh and convincing quality...Mrs. Aldrich, who is a good story-teller herself, has had the discretion to leave her source material substantially unaltered. In all its simple and artless detail..."The Lieutenant's Lady" bears the unmistakable stamp of truth." - "New York Times." When Linnie Colsworth came from the East to ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $69.28! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Step It Down: Games, Plays, Songs, and Stories from the Afro-American Heritage, more books like this by Bessie Jones add to wishlist see all copies from $2.69! new only from $15.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Airplane Yoga more books like this by Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, Bess Abrahams add to wishlist Promoting a complete stress-busting in-flight yoga workout for beginners and experts alike, "Airplane Yoga" features over 35 exercises targeting areas of the body most taxed by travel. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.43! \| first editions
21	The Children Who Stayed Alone by Bonnie Bess; Barrows Worline, Walter add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
22 view cover	Yoga Chick: A Hip Guide to Everything Om more books like this by Bess Gallanis, Sheila MacDiarmid (Illustrator) add to wishlist Yoga is hotter than ever, influencing everything from music and entertainment to the latest fashions. For the millions of stylish young women everywhere who are rolling out their yoga mats, breathing deeply and chanting 'om' there's YOGA CHICK. It's portable calm in a fashionable format and a welcome break from everyday stress and drama. YOGA ... see all copies from $2.27! new only from $3.85!
23 view cover	The Collected Short Works, 1907-1919 more books like this by Bess Streeter Aldrich, Carol Miles Petersen (Editor) add to wishlist In the first half of the twentieth century Bess Streeter Aldrich became one of America's best loved, most widely read, and highly paid writers. Her short works appeared in such major journals as "Ladies Home Journal", "Harper's Weekly", "The American Magazine", "Colliers", "McCalls", and "The Saturday Evening Post". Her most famous novel, "A ... see all copies from $14.25! new only from $23.94! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Motivating People to Be Physically Active more books like this by Bess Marcus, PH.D. add to wishlist This new edition is a comprehensive reference describing proven methods for helping people change from being inactive to active living. The new features include how technology can be used in changing physical activity behaviour, how the counselling process can be very helpful for the practitioner and the addition of a resources guide for exercise ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99!
25	Look better, feel better; the world-renowned Mensendieck system of functional movements--for a youthful body and vibrant health. more books like this by Bess M Mensendieck add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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