These are special buys. Some may have a black marker line on one of the edges, because the publishers want to mark them as remainders. Some may have covers that are less than perfect. But all are wonderful reading for your family. Here are some we've not listed on other pages. Remember to state the complete price, including the -B at the end when ordering.

SUPPLIES OF MOST BOOKS ARE LIMITED

Fiction and Classics / Christian Children's Books / Picture Books and Other Stories for Primary Children
Nonfiction for Teens and Adults / Elementary Nonfiction

NONFICTION TEENS AND ADULTS

Biographies

BEHIND THE BORDER: A WRY AND HAUNTING LOOK AT CHILDHOOD IN 1960'S MOSCOW
by Nina Kossman.. A realistic look at the author's life as a five-year-old in the Soviet Union. 4.95. 2.53-B

BRAVE DECISIONS: MORAL COURAGE FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR TO DESERT STORM, by Col. Harry J. Maihafer, USA (Ret.) These stories are all about men who had to make very difficult moral decisions. They had to choose between a difficult, courageous, ethical path that had dire personal consequences or a relatively safe, blame-free and easier alternative. Either choice might be considered "right," but each of these men chose the "harder right." Includes stories about Daniel Morgan, U.S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, "Stonewall" Jackson, John Pershing, Douglas MacArthur, Alexander Haig, Jr., H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., and many others. Teen/adult level. BTH-111. List, 23.95. Now 12.93-B

JOURNALS OF LEWIS AND CLARK with forward by Stephen Ambrose. Edited by Bernard DeVoto. Red dot on top edge. 503 indexed pages. Includes maps, Jefferson's instructions to Lewis, a list of the personnel of the expedition. List, 14.00. Now just  8.53.

RULES OF CIVILITY: THE 100 PRECEPTS THAT GUIDED OUR FIRST PRESIDENT IN WAR
AND PEACE, edited with commentary by Richard Brookhiser. Hardcover with jacket. Black remainder marker line on bottom edge. Illustrated with B/W art reproductions related to George Washington.. 90 pages, including bibliography. List, 16.00. Now 8.93.

BEAT THAT! COOKBOOK. The very best recipe for Apple Crisp, Baked Beans, Cheese Soufflé, English Muffin Bread, Flank Steak, Hot Chocolate, Key Lime Pie, Lasagna, Mac and Cheese, Waffles, and over 100 other good things, each introduced with an anecdote from the author. 208 pages. List, 14.95. Now 8.93-B.

COUNTRY RECIPES: No recipes, but a handy spiral-bound folder to put your own in -- or the ones you clip from the newspapers and magazines. Just keep it where you do your reading. It has twelve pages with pockets (decorated with country scenes) to hold whatever you want to put in them.  Pockets labels are as follows: Appetizers, Beverages, Breads, Desserts, Diet Dishes, Entrees, Microwave Cooking. Pasta, Salads and Dressings, Soups and Stews, Vegetables, and Miscellaneous. $2.99-B

DAILY BREAD: 50 irresistible  recipes for low-fat and not-fat breads and muffins and other delicious, easy-to make treats. By Cindi Flahive-Sobel, founder of the Boston Daily Bread bakeries. Contains recipes for delicious yeast and quick breads, muffins, scones, and other treats. Trade paper, 138 pages. Was 12.00. Now 6.93-B

FAN FARE! SALADS: FIFTY ALL-TIME FAVORITES This unique recipe book spreads out into a fan of recipe cards, and you can make the recipe you want stand up in the fan using the book slip-cover as the base.  Contains recipes such as Caesar Salad, Chicken Taco Salad with Tomato-Avocado Salsa, and Hot German Potato Salad.  The book's handy size (3½" x 8½") makes it handy to carry to the market when you shop. Stiff cardboard cover / slipcase with cards inside. Was 12.95. Now 6.93-B

FAN FARE! VEGETARIAN: FIFTY ALL-TIME FAVORITES This unique recipe book spreads out into a fan of recipe cards, and you can make the recipe you want stand up in the fan using the book slip-cover as the base. (Click on image for a closer look of how this works.) Contains classic vegetarian favorites such as Black Bean Soup, Cheese and Artichoke Casserole, three kinds of pizza,  and Lentil Salad with Sweet Red Peppers.The book's handy size (3½" x 8½") makes it handy to carry to the market when you shop. Stiff cardboard cover / slipcase with cards inside. Was 12.95. Now 6.93-B

Kids' Multicultural Cookbook: Food and Fun Around the World by Deanna Cook. Trade paper, a Williamson Kids Can! Book. The author traveled the far corners of the world to meet children and share the delicious food they cooked up in their kitchens. She shares the recipes in this book, along with a little about the children she met. In all there are over 75 ethnic dishes, along with games, cultural traditions, and customs from each country represented.  From Indonesian Ox-Eye Eggs and Chinese Birthday Noodles with Peanut Sauce to Italian homemade pasta, Dutch Alphabet Chocolates, Turkish Shish Kebads, Syrian Pita Bread and Brazilian Creamy Tapioca Pudding, you'll find lots of good eating. There are also some good party ideas. All recipes include clear, step-by-step instructions and ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. 157 pages, including index. Cat. #Wmsn-918. $11.66-D

FAVORITE RECIPES: A spiral bound paperback book to hold your own recipes and clippings, decorated with the Campbell Kids. Pages have pockets labeled as follows: Appetizers, Beverages, Breads, Desserts, Diet Dishes, Entrees, Microwave Cooking. Pasta, Salads and Dressings, Soups and Stews, Vegetables, and Miscellaneous. First page contains information on Emergency Substitutions, Weights and Measures, and How Much and How Many (e.g. 4 ounces macaroni (1¼ cups) = 2¼ cooked)   I still remember the first cookbook in this format that I got as a child, and how much fun it was to fill it up. Still have it. Cat. # ETn-2630. $3.53-B

VEGETARIAN BEGINNER'S GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN by the editors of  Vegetarian Times. Gives hints on nutrition and fitness, stocking a vegetarian pantry, and shopping in a natural foods store. There are some special words for teen vegetarians. And there are two weeks of menus with recipes and shopping lists. 181 pages. Trade paper. Remainder mark on bottom. Was 12.95. Now 6.93-B

Dating, Family Life, and Parenting

CONQUERING THE CULTURE: THE FIGHT FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SOULS, by David Paul
Eich. Written in the same allegorical style as Lewis's THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, this book on is set in a fictional town in Montana. Two consultants, one a Christian and the other a secular elitist, are hired by a parents' association to give advice on how to raise children. The ensuing dialogue between the consultants and the townspeople accurately reflects the culture war fragmenting our country today. Teen/adult level. 4.93-B.

FRIENDS FOR LIFE: BUILDING A LOVING AND LASTING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR MATE, by Jim and Sheila Coleman. Foreword by Robert Schuller. Two lay people share the story of their friendship, courtship, and marriage. 183 pages. Word Publishing. Trade paper. 3.93-B

HOW TO TAPE INSTANT ORAL BIOGRAPHIES: RECORDING YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE STORY IN SOUND AND SIGHT, by Bill Zimmerman. An easy-to-read, large type (not giant as in large print books) makes this book very easy to use. In conjunction with a tape or video recorder, you can create a living record for each member of your family. You'll learn how to interview family members; use pictures and other documents and memorabilia as part of the record; preserve family sayings, anecdotes, religious observances, etc; record your own autobiography; and much more. Includes family history sheets at the back of the book to help organize information. 132 pages.Trade paper. List price, 8.50. Now just 2.53-B

LEADING CHILDREN IN WORSHIP, BOOK 2: BIBLE STORIES AND LESSON PLANS, by Helene G. Zwyghuizen. Baker Books, trade paper. You'll find 15 stories from the Old Testament and 22 from the New, a Lenten series, two prayer series, complete directions for telling the stories using wooden figures and props, lesson outlines and crafts, a suggested six-year curriculum, and the patterns for the figures and backgrounds. $6.93-B

OUTDOOR TRIPS THAT TEACH: Activities for enriching educational excursions for grades K-6. From the Monkey Sisters. Reproducible. Includes pre-trip preparation; post-trip activities in language arts, science, social studies, and art; and trip tips for successful classroom travel. 73 pages. $3.53-B

FRENCH STEP BY STEP by Charles Berlitz. Trade paper. A unique, short-cut method to learn and speak French fluently by one of the world's master language teachers. List price, 8.50. Now just 5.53-B.May have slight damage to cover or page corner tips.

RANDOM HOUSE WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN ENGLISH: An ESL Dictionary for Learners of English as a Second language. Based Entirely on American English. Over 50,000 Entries. Includes both standard and International pronunciation symbols. Trade paper, 6"x 9.25." One and one-half inches thick. An article on "How to Use This Dictionary to Learn American English" is translated into Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish. List price is $16.95. Now just $9.93-B

SPANISH STEP BY STEP,  by Charles Berlitz. Trade paper. A unique, short-cut method to learn and speak Spanish fluently by one of the world's master language teachers. List price, 8.50. Now just 5.53-B.May have slight damage to cover or page corner tips.

WEBSTER'S SPANISH/ENGLISH, ENGLISH/SPANISH DICTIONARY, New Revised Edition. Includes English and Spanish Abbreviations in sharp, clear, easy-to-read type, with a new visual alphabetized index. 191 pages. Trade paper. List price is 5.95. Now just 2.53-B

AMERICA GOES TO WAR, 1941.Part of the World War II Series published by Walker. Hardcover. John Devaney has used original source material such as diaries, news clippings, and letters to give his readers a month-by-month acount of the year that led America into the war.  He makes the war real to today's young people by focusing on the people who made the decisions and on the people at home and on the front lines who were affected by those decisions. Illustrated with dozens of photographs and pictures. May be some wear to dustjacket.  Grades 4+. BTH-113. List 18.85. Now $15.93-B. Click on image to enlarge it.

AMERICA STORMS THE BEACHES, 1944. Part of the World War II Series published by Walker. Hardcover. John Devaney has used original source material such as diaries, news clippings, and letters to give his readers a behind-the-scenes look at the fierce fighting that turned the tide against the Axis forces. Includes a summary of the preceding years of the war, maps, photographs, and biographical sketches of important leaders. Grades 4+. BTH-114. List 18.85. Now 8.93-B

AMERICA TRIUMPHS: 1945.  The final book  of the World War II Series published by Walker. Hardcover. John Devaney moves from the battlefields of France and Germany to the beaches of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and to the victory celebrations back in the states.  He makes the reader feel present at such scenes as Eisenhower's first encounter with a Hitler death camp for Jewish refugees, the Japanese hold-outs in the caves on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi, the Japanese surrender ceremonies conducted by Gen. MacArthur aboard the Battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay, and many others.    Includes a summary of the preceding years of the war, maps, photographs, and biographical sketches of important leaders. Grades 4+. BTH-115. List 18.85. Now $14.93-B

AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY, VOLUME 1: 1775-1902, edited by Maurice Matloff. Trade paper, including index and a long bibliography. This book was written to meet the needs of future U.S. Army officers, and cuts to the heart of each war or military campaign in American history. The editor also discusses the nine principles of war currently recognized by the United States Army in depth. This volume ends with the Spanish-American War, The Philippine Insurrection, and the Boxer Rebellion. Shelf damage from earthquake. Clink title link for details on condition. BTH-1757. List price is 17.95. Now just $7.23-B

COMBAT READY: HOW TO FIGHT THE CULTURE WAR, by Lynn Stanley. Offers sound
advice on how parents can protect their children from the forces seeking to destroy traditional families, and provides parents and communities with the ammunition they need to fight back and restore our culture to its Biblical foundation. Adult, 224 pages. 4.93-B.

COMPLEAT AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE 1787 Being a Collection of the most approv'd Recipes of the American Colonies....by Julianne Belote. A Nitty Gritty Cookbook, copyright 1974 and revised in 1987. A colonial American lady shares her recipe collection and comments on the whole art of household management. Illustrated by Craig Torlucci. 183 pages, indexed. List price, 5.95. Now just $3.93-B

BOOKS THAT BUILD CHARACTER. The author reviews more than 300 books, each featuring a dramatic story and memorable characters who explore moral issues and the difference between right and wrong. Entries are arranged by category and reading level, and there is something for every age. When I really want to know what's in a book, this is the reference I use. I sell
this without the black marker line on the bottom for 11.00 on my web page. With the line it's only 5.93-B.

RANDOM HOUSE WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN ENGLISH: An ESL Dictionary for Learners of English as a Second language. Based Entirely on American English. Over 50,000 Entries. Includes both standard and International pronunciation symbols. Trade paper, 6"x 9.25." One and one-half inches thick. An article on "How to Use This Dictionary to Learn American English" is translated into Japanese, Chinese, and Spanishh.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO KITTEN CARE, by Mark Evans. HC, remainder mark on bottom edge. This is a beautifully illustrated guide to everything you could want to know about kittens: prenatal stages and care of mother cat; birth, stages of kitten development, choosing and raising kittens, grooming, diet, everything. The photos are precious and very instructive. 128 pages. Almost 8" x 10". List, 19.95. Now  8.93-B.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO PUPPY CARE, by Mark Evans. HC, remainder mark on bottom edge. This is a beautifully illustrated guide to everything you could want to know about puppies: prenatal stages and care of mother dog; birth, stages of puppy development, choosing and raising puppies, grooming, diet, everything. The photos are precious and very instructive. 128 pages. Almost 8" x 10". List, 19.95. Now  8.93-B.

CRAFTS IN A FLASH! Quick, quicker, and quickest projects.Cowles Creative Publishing, 1998. First Edition. Glossy illustrated hardcover, but no jacket. Contains 80 quick crafts from decorated clocks, clothes, mini-sachets, candleholders, jar toppers, sunflower place cards, kitchen accessories, lampshade cover-ups, wall hangings, decoupage projects, picture frames, jewelry,decorated boxes, bath accessories, napkin rings and placemats, wreaths, purses, message boards, mouse pads, pillows, autumn angels, album covers and memory boxes, and many, many more. Each craft has a materials list, step-by-step instructions, and a full color picture. 160 pages. CCP-1950. Was $24.95. Now just $9.53-B.

EMBELLISHED QUILTED PROJECTS from the Singer Sewing Reference Library, Cowles Creative Publishng, 1996. Hardcover, glossy boards, no jacket. Quilt projects for the home include Log Cabin Stripe Wall Hanging; Woven Stars Wall Hanging; Inside -Out Pinwheel Lap Quilt; Diamond-Quilted Pillows;  Maple Leaf Table Runner, and more. Among garment projects are a Child's Jumper with Noah's Ark Appliqué; a Couched Organza Vest; and a Market Bag. There is also a section on the basics of quilting. 127 pages, indexed. Glossy boards, no jacket. BT# 2148. Was 18.95. Now just $9.53-B

GOOD SPORTS: MAKING SPORTS A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE, by Bob Thomas and Gregg Lewis. Includes practical tips for parents, coaches, sponsors, and athletes. The authors show the steps and attitudes adults can take to make sure children have a good experience with sports.Zondervan, 206 pages. , trade paper. $4.93-B

JOY TO THE WORLD: A TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS CRAFTS. Hardcover, no jacket. Some copies have have slightly damaged covers, such as the one pictured. (Paper on edge of spine in front is lifting a little from the book surface. ) 160 pages of Christmas craft ideas for gift-giving, tree-trimming, and decorating the house. Each craft has step-by-step instructions with ample illustrations. Was originally 24.95. Now just 9.53-B.

KIDS + DOGS = FUN: GREAT ACTIVITIES YOUR KIDS AND DOGS CAN DO TOGETHER, by Jacqueline O'neil. Glossy HC, no jacket. Remainder mark on bottom.Helps families to evaluate and train their pet dogs and describes and recommends programs and activities  where children and dogs can participate together for the benefit of both. these include The Canine Good Citizen Program; Obedience; Animal Assisted Therapy; Agility, Tracking, Puppy Raiser for a Service or Guide Dog Organization, Junior Showmanship, Dog Showing, Hunting Tests, Lure Coursing, Herding, and Earthdog Events. Howell, 182 pages. List price was 19.95. Now 7.93-B

QUICK-METHOD FAVORITE QUILTS: A Leisure Arts Publication. Glossy hardcover with illustrated boards. No dust jacket. Make the lovely patterns of the past with today's time-saving methods! Even if you're a beginner you'll enjoy using these modern tools and techniques, along with convenient shortcuts, to create your own heirloom quilts. Projects are rated by skill level, so you can choose the most appropriate ones to tackle first. Smaller projects include a lap quilt, pillows, decorated clothing, kitchen accessories, and window treatments. Beautiful full-color and full-page photographs inspire you to begin a project, and the step-by-step directions help you to follow through. 160 pages. 17 different patterns and their variations. Click on image to see enlargement. Only $7.93-B

QUILTS FOR ALL SEASONS, compiled by Susan Ramey Wright, published by Oxmoor House, 1993, first printing. Glossy hardcover. No dust jacket. This beautifully formatted book introduces lovely quilts to make expressing each season of the year -- from spring rainbows, to summer fireworks, autumn leaves, and winter snows, you'll find a variety of quilt patterns to inspire you to produce something warm and beautiful. Gorgeous color full-page photos help you to visualize the finished quilts. The patterns for Noah's Star Crib Quilt are large enough to trace and use as patterns for other kinds of projects. Other patterns include Irish Crosses for St. Patrick's Day, a Butterfly Crib Quilt, Hosanna for Easter, Dutch Treat (full of tulips), Garden of Friendship, Windblown Girl, Wedding Ring, Sailboat Crib Quilt, Paper Fans, Rose Garden, Gone Fishin', Turtle Creek, Indian Summer, Wild Goose Chase Lap Quilt, Halcyon Days, Spider Web, Maple Leaf, Winds of Autumn (featured on cover), Repeating Crosses, Indian Trails, Starry Angels Wall Quilt, Christmas Pillows, Winter Roses, Snowy, Snowy Night Lap Quilt, and more. Click on image to enlarge it. 160 pages. Only $9.93-B

STAYING SAFE: PRISON FELLOWSHIP'S GUIDE TO CRIME PREVENTION, by Beth Spring. Forward by Charles Colson. Zondervan, trade paper. Presents some practical advice on how to avoid being victimized by criminals, offered by the people who best know their tricks -- those in prison for committing crimes. 171 pages. $3.93-B

TROUBLE-FREE TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN: HELPFUL HINTS FOR PARENTS ON THE GO, by Vicki Lanski.Trade Paper. Presents parent-tested ideas for planning and packing, sleeping away from home, eating out and enroute, travelling abroad, entertaining kids, and tips for public transportation. 148 pages. List price was 6.95. Now just 4.93-B

 WARM THE WALLS WITH QUILTS: QUILTS MADE EASY -- Designs, Patterns, Techniques. Oxmoor House, 1996, softcover. Contains full-size patterns for 11 easy-to-make quilts, with complete step-by-step directions. Includes Cranberry Flying Geese, hillside Village, Hemlocks, Starlit Flower Garden, Winona Winter II, Inspiration, Four Corners, Joe's Quilt, Cyclical Basketry, Christmas Tulips, and Bridal Bouquet. Click images to enlarge. Was $9.95. Now just $5.93-B

THE WOLF WITHIN: A NEW APPROACH TO CARING FOR YOUR DOG, by David Alderton. Howell, HB with jacket. Remainder mark on bottom edge. A beautifully illustrated book on dog history, , anatomy, breeds, training, communication, and care. 144 pages. List price was 21.95. Now just 8.93-B