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1	A Sport and a Pastime more books like this by James Salter "A Sport and a Pastime" is an astonishing performance, the classic novel from a remarkable writer whose sentences bristle with a singular passion. Salter chronicles a love affair between a young shopgirl and an American college dropout against the backdrop of provincial France. The narrator's cool distillation of events-real or imagined-makes the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Light years more books like this by James Salter Viri and Nedra Berland live a gilded life with their two daughters in upstate New York. But as the years roll by, the cracks in their marriage become crevasses. It seems that in testing the very limits of their happiness, Nedra and Vira are compelled to destroy it. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Between Meals: An Appetite for Paris more books like this by A J Liebling, James Salter (Adapted by) "New Yorker" writer A.J. Liebling recalls his Parisian apprenticeship in the fine art of eating in this charming memoir. see all copies from $5.50! new only from $8.08! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Hunters more books like this by James Salter Captain Cleve Connell's goal in Korea is to achieve five kills that will make him an ace and a hero. However he does not encounter the enemy on his missions and finds that his ability is questioned by his younger, fellow airmen. His faith in himself is eroded until one dramatic mission. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Last Night more books like this by James Salter These 10 stories by James Salter are about marriage, betrayal, loss, and the passage of time. The title story is about a terminally ill woman's suicide; in "Bangkok" a book dealer has a troubling reunion with a long-lost love; and "My Lord You" is about a lonely woman, a famous poet, and a dog. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.78! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Burning the Days: Recollection more books like this by James Salter (Preface by) This memoir tells the story of James Salter's life to date, one that consists of two very different careers: Air Force fighter pilot and distinguished writer. A West Point graduate, Salter flew more than 100 combat missions during the Korean War. This book features descriptions of these and other flying adventures. In addition to his stories and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.29! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Water's Edge more books like this by James Salter, Sally Gall (Photographer), Sally Gail (Photographer) A collection of photographs devoted to the ever-changing play of light water and land. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $66.14! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Solo Faces more books like this by James Salter This novel exposes the obsession that draws climbers away from civilization to test themselves against the most intimidating and inaccessible mountains in the world. James Salter captures the adventure of Gary, a roofer of churches, who feels restrained by conventions and flat ground. Unable to find happiness in his life, he travels to southern ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.33! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Cassada more books like this by James Salter A tragic and passionate portrayal of human conflict. Obscured by low, brooding clouds, two lost planes drift ominously beyond their landing strip and over the heads of the men below. A former enlisted man fresh out of flying school, Lieutenant Roberto Cassada is the latest arrival in a complacent Air Force squadron in Cold War Germany. From the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Dusk and Other Stories more books like this by James Salter These stories reflect a prism of human experience, of lives seen from a multiplicity of viewpoints. In one of them, a divorced woman learns that she is about to lose the last thing of real value to her. In another, a callow screenwriter discovers in Rome the true meaning of art and glory. see all copies from $3.33! signed copies \| first editions
11	West Point(cl) more books like this by Marcia Lippman (Photographer), James Salter (Text by) Internationally renowned photographer Marcia Lippman was invited, in 1986, to teach as Artist-in-Residence in the Cadet Fine Arts Forum at the United States Military Academy at West Point. To the surprise of this photographer known for her ethereal, spiritually-infused work, Lippman encountered in West Point her "visual dreamworld -- essentially a ... see all copies from $2.50! new only from $3.28! \| first editions
12	Gods of Tin: The Flying Years more books like this by James Salter Selections and photographs gathered from a journal kept by the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author during the Korean War are assembled with selections from two novels, "The Hunters" and "Cassada," and from the author's celebrated memoir, "Burning the Days." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	Dusk and Other Stories: And Other Stories more books like this by James Salter Dusk and Other Stones is James Salter's only short-story collection. Virtuosic and exquisitely compressed, these stories snow Salter at his best. The collection received the 1989 PEN/Faulkner Award. see all copies from $3.10! signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Real Estate Law more books like this by James Karp, Elliott Klayman This comprehensive survey of real estate law is known for its numerous learning aids and easy-to-understand writing style. Real Estate Law incorporates the latest legal trends, numerous case studies, and multiple features to stimulate classroom discussion and enhance material retention. Highlights: • Student Study Guide CD-ROM with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.99!
15 view cover	Life Is Meals: A Food Lover's Book of Days more books like this by James Salter, Kay Salter A charming, beautifully illustrated food lover's companion that takes readers from a Twelfth Night cake in January to a champagne dinner on New Year's Eve, "Life Is Meals" offers an entry for each day of the year. Sophisticated, practical, and opinionated, the book is filled with culinary wisdom, history, trivia, and recipes. 84 color ... see all copies from $7.45! new only from $13.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Geography World: Grade 6 more books like this by James F Marran, Cathy L Salter Eighteen full-color, three-part lessons strengthen geography knowledge and map-reading skills. Each workbook focuses on five geographic themes including location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement and regions. Features a glossary of geographical terms and an answer key. Consumable. (Available now) see all copies from $2.04! new only from $21.00!
17	Burning the Days more books like this by Salter Re-creating people, places and events spanning 50 years, James Salter gives new life to a whole era through his sensibility. Scenes of love and desire, friendship, ambition, work and play in Rome, California and New York are rendered in this autobiography. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	There & Then: The Travel Writings of James Salter more books like this by James Salter This collection offers two dozen essays and sketches about one of the passions of Salter's life--travel. With over 20 years of skiing, hiking, climbing from Colorado to Japan to the Tyrol, from Austria and Switzerland to Germany and France, Salter is an engaging companion sharing his great enthusiasm and adventures. see all copies from $4.75! new only from $9.29! \| first editions \| SVS
19	Amerigo: The Amerigo Vespucci Story more books like this by Frances S. Nilsen, Marsha C. Salter (Illustrator), James L. Salter From where did the name America come? Our country, America, has a beautiful name & is hailed here & around the world as the land of the free. The origin of this beautiful word was lost in the confusion of the times. Now five hundred years after Columbus' great discovery, this historical novel will tell the full story & take the mystery out of why ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $14.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Geography: Regions of the U.S.A.: Grade 4 more books like this by James F Marran, Cathy L Salter Eighteen full-color, three-part lessons strengthen geography knowledge and map-reading skills. Each workbook focuses on five geographic themes including location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement and regions. Features a glossary of geographical terms and an answer key. Consumable. (Available now) see all copies from $1.99!
21 view cover	Geography: Grade 3: Communities more books like this by James F Marran, Cathy L Salter Eighteen full-color, three-part lessons strengthen geography knowledge and map-reading skills. Each workbook focuses on five geographic themes including location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement and regions. Features a glossary of geographical terms and an answer key. Consumable. (Available now) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.44!
22	Still Such more books like this by James Salter, Duane Michals (Photographer) see all copies from $45.00! new only from $149.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
23	Bangkok by James Salter see all copies from $49.75! new only from $49.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
24	United States of Europe & Other Papers more books like this by James A. Salter see all copies from $7.51! first editions
25	The sands of Karakorum. more books like this by James Ramsey Ullman see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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