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1	The gift of the Magi more books like this by O. Henry The poignant twists and heartwarming conclusion of this collection's beloved title story help to explain the lasting appeal of O. Henry, a master of the short story. He portrayed lovelorn cowboys and headstrong city folk with the same authentic touch, using sympathy, irony, and the wit for which he is justly famous. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Way of Perfection more books like this by Teresa of Avila THE WAY OF PERFECTION is Teresa of Avila's legacy to her monastic sisters. This 16th-century Carmelite nun is one of the most visible of the Christian mystics. Here, she speaks as a personal mentor for contemplation and the living of a spiritually full life. see all copies from $4.65! new only from $7.16! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Daily Life in Ancient Rome - The People and the City at the Height of the Empire more books like this by Jerome Carcopino This classic book brings to life imperial Rome as it was during the second century A.D., the time of Trajan and Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, and Commodus. It was a period marked by lavish displays of wealth, a dazzling cultural mix, and the advent of Christianity. The splendor and squalor of the city, the spectacles, and the day's routines are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.25! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The complete works of O. Henry. more books like this by O. Henry see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.00! \| first editions
5	The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson more books like this by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Alfred Kazin (Introduction by) Emerson, Alfred Kazin observes in his Introduction, "was a great writer who turned the essay into a form all his own." His celebrated essays--the twelve published in "Essays: First Series" (1841) and eight in "Essays: Second Series" (1844)--are here presented for the first time in an authoritative one-volume edition, which incorporates all the ... see all copies from $3.89! new only from $12.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Matthew Henry's Commentary more books like this by Matthew Henry, Alexander Cruden, J D Douglas All that is best and most valuable in the monumental work of Mattew Henry is here preserved--skillfully abridged and condensed by Dr. Leslie F. Church. This handy form preserves for a new generation the wealth of exposition and commentary, metaphors, analogies, and illustrations that has made Matthew Henry's Commentary a mainstay for almost three ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $13.30! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The best short stories of O. Henry [pseud.] more books like this by O. Henry, Bennett Cerf, Van Henry Cartmell The more than 600 stories written by O. Henry provided an embarrassment of riches for the compilers of this volume. The final selection of the thirty-eight stories in this collection offers for the readers delight those tales honored almost unanimously by anthologists and those that represent, in variety and balance, the best work of America's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.85! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The four million more books like this by O. Henry 1906. William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) was the most popular short story writer of his time. His stories typically revolved around two of his favorite themes, the situation of the impostor and fate as the one unavoidable reality of life. Another device he used was the surprise ending, usually coming about through coincidence. He was the founder of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Idea of a University more books like this by John Henry Newman Newman's ideas on the university were contrary to the increasingly prevailing spirit of the utilitarianism in his time. He expressed many of the ideas detailed in this book during the period leading up to the establishment of Dublin University, where he served as the first president. see all copies from $4.50! new only from $13.14! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories more books like this by O Henry Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf," and "The Ransom of Red Chief." Publisher's Note. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
11	Cracking Cases: The Science of Solving Crimes more books like this by Dr. Henry C Lee, Thomas W O'Neil, Charles D Gill (Foreword by) This engrossing book takes readers through the entire investigative process of five murder cases, with Dr. Lee as the gruesome tour guide. The cases include the O.J. Simpson case and the death of an Eastern Airlines pilot. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories more books like this by O Henry A young woman makes a drastic decision -- and her husband has a Christmas surprise in return. A dying girl attaches her fate to that of a leaf. A writer sobs at the sight of a menu. A detective tracks a theif to an unexpected hideout. An unforgettable collection from a master of the short story -- where the ending is never what you expect. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Cabbages and kings more books like this by O Henry O. Henry is the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910). Porter's 400 short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, characterization and the clever use of twist endings. He travelled to Austin in 1884, where he took a number of different jobs over the next several years, first as pharmacist then as a draftsman, bank teller ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Heart of Thoreau's Journals more books like this by Odell Shepard (Editor), Henry David Thoreau Selections from Journal, ranging over full gamut of interests. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.63! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The ear book more books like this by Al Perkins A simple, abridged, board edition of "The Ear Book" takes a look at some of the sounds heard by little ones' ears. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Benedict's Dharma: Buddhists Reflect on the Rule of Saint Benedict more books like this by Patrick Henry (Editor), David Steindl-Rast, Brother, O.S.B. (Afterword by), Patrick Barry, Osb (Translator) Saint Benedict's Rule is a set of guidelines that has governed Christian monastic life since the sixth century. Those who live according to the Rule, which regulates daily life in a monastery, feel great affection for the text itself and for its writer, a monk whose humility and extraordinary insight into human nature are legendary. The Rule has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Bible in Spain more books like this by George Henry Borrow Once upon a time, The Bible in Spain was as famous as The Da Vinci Code is today. Within weeks of its publication, it became one of the greatest bestsellers of the 19th century. England bought thousands of copies. American pirate editions alone ran into 20,000 copies each. It was translated into every important European tongue and was read avidly ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $18.50! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Heart of the West more books like this by O. Henry HEART OF THE WEST - 1904 - CONTENTS - CHAPTER PAGE . I. HEART A S N D CROSSES . . ... for L, l.. 3 111. TELEMACHFURSI, E N . D . . . . I. . 3CX IV. THE H ANDBO O O F K H YMEN . . I. . 42 VI. SEATS O F THE HAUGHT . Y . . . .. . 74 VII. HYGEI A A T THE SOLITO . . . .., . . 932, IX. THE HIGHE A R B DICATION . . . . . 132 X. CUPID A LA CARTE . .. ., , ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.12! \| first editions \| SVS
19	Oswald Jacoby on Poker more books like this by Oswald Jacoby see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20	Parris Mitchell of Kings Row by Henry Bellamann, Katherine Jones Bellamann, [from old catalog] see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| first editions
21	History of civilization in England more books like this by Henry Thomas Buckle see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Walden; And, Resistance to Civil Government: Authoritative Texts, Journal, Reviews, and Essays in Criticism more books like this by Henry David Thoreau, William Rossi (Editor), Owen Thomas (Editor) Thoreau's classic account of the solitary life, describing his attempts to simplify his life and sort out his priorities by living alone in a cabin beside Walden Pond for nearly two years, is one of the most influential books ever written. The bible of the environmental movement, WALDEN vividly portrays Thoreau's reverence for nature, and his ... see all copies from $2.37! new only from $12.78! \| SVS
23 view cover	Best of O. Henry more books like this by O Henry This outstanding collection features more than 100 short stories representingthe full range of the prolific O. Henry's talents, including such classics as"The Gift of the Magi" and "The Furnished Room". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	41 stories more books like this by O Henry O. Henry's best stories are represented in this generous collection, which includes "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Furnished Room." Many of them take place in New York City. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Whirligigs more books like this by O Henry O. Henry is the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910). Porter's 400 short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, characterization and the clever use of twist endings. He travelled to Austin in 1884, where he took a number of different jobs over the next several years, first as pharmacist then as a draftsman, bank teller ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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