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  • Urban America, Inc and the Urban Coalition (forewords by John W. Gardner and Terry Sanford)
    ONE YEAR LATER: An Assessment of the Nation's Response to the Crisis Described by the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders.

    Edition: 1st trade paperback printing.

    New York: Frederick A. Praeger, 1969. The conclusion reached by this book: 'A year later, we are a year closer to being two societies, black and white, increasingly separate and scarcely less unequal.' References. 122 pp

    Condition: Very good condition (light stamp on first page.)

    Book ID: 30678
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  • THE MAN WHO BROKE NAPOLEON'S CODES. by Urban, Mark.
    Urban, Mark.
    THE MAN WHO BROKE NAPOLEON'S CODES.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Harper Collins, (2001) dj. Hardcover first edition - An account of the early days of cryptography - this book uses the original sources, including many ciphers and code-tables and shows that Lieutenant Colonel George Scovell was a true forerunner to the great code-breakers of the twentieth century. Photographs, maps, notes on sources, index. xix, 346pp. ISBN: 0-06-018891X.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)

    Book ID: 62835
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  • ALTERNATIVE LIVES by Urdang, Constance
    Urdang, Constance
    ALTERNATIVE LIVES

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, (1990). First edition - Her fifth collection of poems, which celebrate the immense variety of individual lives around the world by focusing on a moment, a scene, a possiblity. Notes, 61 pp. ISBN: 0-8229-5439-7.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 62671
    Keywords: Poetry
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  • ALTERNATIVE LIVES by Urdang, Constance
    Urdang, Constance
    ALTERNATIVE LIVES

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, (1990). SIGNED first edition - Her fifth collection of poems, which celebrate the immense variety of individual lives around the world by focusing on a moment, a scene, a possiblity. INSCRIBED by the author on the first page. Notes, 61 pp. ISBN: 0-8229-5439-7.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 17144
    Keywords: Poetry
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  • Urdang, Constance
    THE WOMAN WHO READ NOVELS and PEACETIME: Two Novellas

    Edition: First printing in wrappers. No hardcover edition.

    Minneapolis: Coffee House Press, 1990. First edition -

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers. (upper corner slightly bumped.)

    Book ID: 10936
    Keywords: Women Authors
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  • AWAY. by Urquhart, Jane.
    Urquhart, Jane.
    AWAY.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: The Viking Press, (1994.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Third novel by this Canadian writer, a multi-generational story of a family who fled the famine in Ireland to come to Canada. Co-winner of the Trillium Award. 356 pp. ISBN: 0-670-855049.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 62043
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  • A MAP OF GLASS. by Urquhart, Jane.
    Urquhart, Jane.
    A MAP OF GLASS.

    Edition: 2nd printing.

    San Francisco: McAdam / Cage, (2006.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A novel which interweaves two stories - one set in contemporary Toronto and the other the story of a family in the nineteenth century on the shores of Lake Ontario. 371 pp. ISBN: 1596921706.

    Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 55656
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  • A MAP OF GLASS. by Urquhart, Jane.
    Urquhart, Jane.
    A MAP OF GLASS.

    Edition: 2nd printing.

    San Francisco: McAdam / Cage, (2006.) dj. Hardcover - A novel which interweaves two stories - one set in contemporary Toronto and the other the story of a family in the nineteenth century on the shores of Lake Ontario. 371 pp. ISBN: 1596921706.

    Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 52817
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  • AWAY. by Urquhart, Jane.
    Urquhart, Jane.
    AWAY.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: The Viking Press, (1994.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Third novel by this Canadian writer, a multi-generational story of a family who fled the famine in Ireland to come to Canada. Co-winner of the Trillium Award. 356 pp. ISBN: 0-670-855049.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket (crease on front endpaper.)

    Book ID: 50955
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  • Urquhart, Jane.
    CHANGING HEAVEN.

    Edition: First US printing.

    Boston: Godine, (1993.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The true first edition of this highly praised Canadian writer's second novel - a story that moves from the English moors of Emily Bronte to Venice and modern day Toronto. ISBN: 0-87923-895X.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 30154
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  • Urquhart, Jane.
    THE UNDERPAINTER.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Viking, 1997. dj. Hardcover first edition - 4th novel by this highly praised young Canadian writer. Winner of the prestigious Governor General's Award for best novel. ISBN: 0-670-877263.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 23652
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  • Urquhart, Jane
    THE WHIRLPOOL

    Edition: First US printing.

    Boston: Godine, 1990. dj. Hardcover first edition - Canadian writer's first novel, set at Niagara Falls in the summer of 1889, originally published as a trade paperback in Canada in 1986. 214 pp. ISBN: 0-87923-8062.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 32802
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  • THE UNDERPAINTER. by Urquhart, Jane.
    Urquhart, Jane.
    THE UNDERPAINTER.

    Edition: 2nd printing.

    Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, (1997.) dj. Hardcover - 4th novel by this highly praised young Canadian writer, one which spans the decades, moving from upstate New York to France during World War I and New York City in the 20's and 30's. Winner of the prestigious Governor General's Award for best novel. ISBN: 0-7710-86644.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 40710
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  • THE EAGLES. by Urquhart, Paul (pseudonym used by Ladbroke Black, 1877-1940, and Thomas Meech, 1868-1940)
    Urquhart, Paul (pseudonym used by Ladbroke Black, 1877-1940, and Thomas Meech, 1868-1940)
    THE EAGLES.

    Edition: First edition.

    London: Ward Lock & Co., Limited 1906. Hardcover first edition - The first collaboration between these two authors, a story of espionage and treachery set in 19th century France and Russia. It begins simply and dramatically -"I was condemned to die." Glossy frontispiece by Harold Piffard. Tissue guard. 320 pp plus 4 pp publisher's ads. Rather hard to find - no copies being offered for sale, and Worldcat only locates 4 copies in the UK.

    Condition: Good overall in embossed dark navy blue cloth with gilt lettering (corners somewhat bumped, front endpaper missing)

    Book ID: 69011
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  • THE DEVIL'S HIGHWAY: A True Story. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    THE DEVIL'S HIGHWAY: A True Story.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    Boston: Back Bay Books / Little Brown, (2005). SIGNED - 'In May 2001, a group of 26 men. . . attempted to cross the Mexican border into the desert of southern Arizona through a deadly region known as the Devil's Highway. Only 12 of them would survive.' An eloquent and moving book, SIGNED on the title page. Index. 239 pp. plus a conversation with Urrea and a reading group guide. ISBN: 0-316746711.

    Condition: Near fine.

    Book ID: 72509
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  • THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    Boston: Little Brown, (2005.). SIGNED first edition - An epic novel, set in late 19th century revolutionary Mexico, and based on stories of the author's great aunt Teresita, who had the gift - and the burden - of healing. SIGNED on the title page. Urrea states that he spent 20 years in researching this book. 499 pp.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (as new.) Publisher's material laid in.

    Book ID: 50153
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  • IN SEARCH OF SNOW. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    IN SEARCH OF SNOW.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: HarperCollins, (1994.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's first novel (second book) a picaresque story set in Arizona's racially-mixed society in the mid 1950's. Cover praise from Ursula Le Guin who calls it a 'very funny and tender novel....War, prize-fighting, drinking, macho hunkery, all end in a busted head and a life of grief. His luckless and endearing heroes, Mike and Bonifacio, won't ever get anywhere or do anything, but they have kind hearts and great souls. True romantics, cowless cowboys...always searching for snow in the desert, sometimes even finding it.' SIGNED on the title page. 259 pp. ISBN: 0-06-0170891.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 55962
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  • THE FEVER OF BEING. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    THE FEVER OF BEING.

    Edition: Uncorrected proof (trade paperback format. )

    Albuquerque: West End Press, (1994.). SIGNED first edition - Mexican American writer's second book and first collection of poetry - most in English, but some in Spanish. SIGNED on the title page. Winner of the 1994 Western States Book Award for Poetry. 82 pp.

    Condition: Very near fine in cream printed wrappers.

    Book ID: 57160
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  • IN SEARCH OF SNOW. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    IN SEARCH OF SNOW.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: HarperCollins, (1994.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's first novel (second book) a picaresque story set in Arizona's racially-mixed society in the mid 1950's. Cover praise from Ursula Le Guin who calls it a 'very funny and tender novel....War, prize-fighting, drinking, macho hunkery, all end in a busted head and a life of grief. His luckless and endearing heroes, Mike and Bonifacio, won't ever get anywhere or do anything, but they have kind hearts and great souls. True romantics, cowless cowboys...always searching for snow in the desert, sometimes even finding it.' INSCRIBED on the title page "for --- with affection and respect" and with a small drawing of a cigar smoking dog with 'Viva Mexico' in…

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    New York: HarperCollins, (1994.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's first novel (second book) a picaresque story set in Arizona's racially-mixed society in the mid 1950's. Cover praise from Ursula Le Guin who calls it a 'very funny and tender novel....War, prize-fighting, drinking, macho hunkery, all end in a busted head and a life of grief. His luckless and endearing heroes, Mike and Bonifacio, won't ever get anywhere or do anything, but they have kind hearts and great souls. True romantics, cowless cowboys...always searching for snow in the desert, sometimes even finding it.' INSCRIBED on the title page "for --- with affection and respect" and with a small drawing of a cigar smoking dog with 'Viva Mexico' in a balloon over his head. Dated in the year of publication. 259 pp. ISBN: 0-06-0170891.

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    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 52162
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  • INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York & Boston: Little Brown, (2009 dj. Hardcover first edition - The story of nineteen year old Nayeki who lives in a remote village in Mexico, a town where many of the men, including her father, have left for the US. 338 pp. ISBN: 978-0316025270.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 86921
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  • INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York & Boston: Little Brown, (2009 dj. Hardcover first edition - The story of nineteen year old Nayeki who lives in a remote village in Mexico, a town where many of the men, including her father, have left for the US. 338 pp. ISBN: 978-0316025270.

    Condition: Very near fine in a fine dustjacket. (remainder line)

    Book ID: 86922
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  • THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER.

    Edition: First printing.

    Boston: Little Brown, (2005.) dj. Hardcover first edition - An epic novel, set in late 19th century revolutionary Mexico, and based on stories of the author's great aunt Teresita, who had the gift - and the burden - of healing. Urrea notes that he spent 20 years in researching this book. SIGNED on the title page. 499 pp. ISBN: 0-314-745464.

    Condition: Fine in a very near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 61937
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  • QUEEN OF AMERICA. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    QUEEN OF AMERICA.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    Boston: Little Brown, (2001.). SIGNED first edition - An epic novel of America in the early 20th century. Sequel to "The Hummingbirds Daughter." SIGNED on the title page. 479 pp.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 57271
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  • IN SEARCH OF SNOW. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    IN SEARCH OF SNOW.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: HarperCollins, (1994.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's first novel (second book) a picaresque story set in Arizona's racially-mixed society in the mid 1950's. Cover praise from Ursula Le Guin who calls it a 'very funny and tender novel....War, prize-fighting, drinking, macho hunkery, all end in a busted head and a life of grief. His luckless and endearing heroes, Mike and Bonifacio, won't ever get anywhere or do anything, but they have kind hearts and great souls. True romantics, cowless cowboys...always searching for snow in the desert, sometimes even finding it.' SIGNED on the title page. 259 pp. ISBN: 0-06-0170891.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 59972
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  • INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH.

    Edition: 1st trade paperback printing.

    New York & Boston: Little Brown - Back Bay Books (2010). SIGNED - The story of nineteen year old Nayeki who lives in a remote village in Mexico, a town where many of the men, including her father, have left for the US. SIGNED on the title page. . 338 pp. ISBN: 978-0316025263.

    Condition: Good overall (wear to the covers)

    Book ID: 60754
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  • THE FEVER OF BEING. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    THE FEVER OF BEING.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback.

    Albuquerque: West End Press, (1994.). SIGNED first edition - Mexican American writer's third book and first collection of poetry - most in English, but some in Spanish. Winner of the 1994 Western States Book Award for Poetry. INSCRIBED on the title page "-- Hermano, love" and signed simply Luis. 82 pp. ISBN: 0-931122-783.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (crease to upper corner of front cover).

    Book ID: 59056
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  • GHOST SICKNESS. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    GHOST SICKNESS.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.

    El Paso, TX: Cinco Puntos Press, (1997). SIGNED first edition - Award-winning writer's second collection of poems - he "has captured the grief of a parent's passage in death, multiplied ten-fold by violence" (Denise Chavez) SIGNED on the title page. Includes a translation of the poems which are in Spanish. 95 pp. ISBN: 0-938317-30X.

    Condition: Very near fine in illustrated wrappers (light crease to lower corner of back cover).

    Book ID: 61191
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  • NOBODY'S SON: Notes From an American Life. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    NOBODY'S SON: Notes From an American Life.

    Edition: First printing.

    Tucson: University of Arizona Press, (1998). SIGNED hardcover first edition - A memoir of a childhood divided - Urrea was born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and an Anglo mother from Staten Island. He moved to San Diego when he was three - his childhood was a clash of cultures, a mix of languages. Winner of the Lannan Award. SIGNED on the title page. Dust jacket praise from Rudolf Anayo, Ernest J. Gaines, Terry Tempest Williams and many more. 184 pp. ISBN: 0-816518653.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)

    Book ID: 75060
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  • Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    NOBODY'S SON: Notes From an American Life.

    Edition: First printing.

    Tucson: University of Arizona Press, (1998). Hardcover first edition - A memoir of a childhood divided - Urrea was born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and an Anglo mother from Staten Island. He moved to San Diego when he was three - his childhood was a clash of cultures, a mix of languages. Winner of the Lannan Award. Dust jacket praise from Rudolf Anayo, Ernest J. Gaines, Terry Tempest Williams and many more. 184 pp. ISBN: 0-816518653.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)

    Book ID: 75067
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  • THE HOUSE OF BROKEN ANGELS. by Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    Urrea, Luis Alberto.
    THE HOUSE OF BROKEN ANGELS.

    Edition: 3rd printing.

    New York & Boston: Little Brown, (2018) dj. Hardcover - "The De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarch Miguel Angel de La Cruz, affectionately called Big Angel, has summoned his entire clan for one last legendary birthday party. But as the party approaches, his mother, nearly one hundred, dies, transforming the weekend into a farewell doubleheader. Among the guests is Big Angel's half brother, known as Little Angel, who must reckon with the truth that although he shares a father with his siblings, he has not, as a half gringo, shared a life." Author's note. 326 pp. ISBN: 978-0316154888.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)

    Book ID: 78484
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