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The Secret of the Old Clock/The Hidden Staircase/The Bungalow Mystery/The Mystery at Lilac Inn/The Secret of ...
Carolyn Keene
Applewood Books(MA), 2005
A terrific book series and an exceptional value
When this book series arrived, the first impression that it made on me was that it was a sturdy and quality product. The wholesome nature of the Nancy Drew series makes this a must-have for your children's library. If you are looking for a great book series that will ...
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Up the Down Staircase
Bel Kaufman
Harper Perennial, 1991
Kids are still the same
I first read this book back in the 1960s before I entered the teaching profession. I have read it several times since. Having just retired from teaching after 34 years, I can say that kids are still basically the same as described in this book. They may have laptop ...
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Ten Second Staircase (Bryant & May Mysteries)
Christopher Fowler
Bantam, 2007
Another great Fowler novel
Ten-second Staircase is another of the Byant and May mysteries.
It is possible to read these novels individually, but I would recommend starting at the beginning so that you can fully appreciate all the characters and understand the references that run throughout the ...
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The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew, Book 2)
Carolyn Keene
Grosset & Dunlap, 1976
Always A Good Adventure
Nancy Drew
Book Two
The Hidden Staircase
Nancy Drew is on the case of the hidden staircase. The eighteen-year-old sleuth is busy with two mysteries to solve. Her friend, Helen Corning has asked her to come to her family's ancestral home to help solve a mystery, ...
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The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness
Karen Armstrong
Anchor, 2005
An Insightful Journey from the Loss of Hope to Spiritual Heights
This is a remarkably personal and insightful journey which takes us through the loss of hope and faith and then back to a higher realm of love and understanding. Here are my personal thoughts about this book:
1. By the end of the book, I felt a bond with her that ...
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The Staircase
Ann Rinaldi
Gulliver Books Paperbacks, 2002
heartwarming
I am actually going to give this book to my granddaughter. I did read it and it is very touching to go into the life of a young lady that is on her own.
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THE CIRCULAR STAIRCASE
MARY ROBERTS RINEHART
Echo Library, 2006
The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart
A few years ago, in my quest to meet all the mystery writers that have influenced the genre, I discovered Mary Roberts Rinehart. Her books may fall into the gothic romance category, but I love them for another reason. She spins a good mystery story, a "cozy" that lets ...
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Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Glen Canyon Region
Ron Adkison
Falcon, 1998
Hiking
The Falcon Guides are the best source of reading material that I have found for hiking into unfamiliar areas. Their discription, maps and milage/elevation gain graphs are wonderful. There books contain a great deal of information.
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The Secret of the Old Clock/The Hidden Staircase/The Bungalow Mystery/The Mystery at Lilac Inn/The Secret of ...
Carolyn Keene
Grosset & Dunlap, 1998
great product
I purchased this product for my grand daughter. She was thrilled to be introduced to Nancy Drew. I remember these from my childhood, even the covers looked the same. As soon as she finishes this set I will be looking for the next one. Thank you.
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Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and Details: 734 Scale Drawings of Doorways, Windows, Staircases, ...
William T. Comstock
Dover Publications, 1987
Details for DIYers or Modern Carpenters
This book offers plans for several gorgeous Victorian houses, and as such, is an excellent companion book to some of Dover's other architectural offerings. But as the author notes, the ". . . intention primarily was to make it a work of Architectural details . . ." ...
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The Secret Staircase (Brambly Hedge)
Atheneum, 1999
This kindred book will be enjoyed by all children.
This is a heartwarming story for children of all ages. My 2 year old sat fascinated as I read to her. She examined each illustration closely. It is a warm, cozy book for a cold winter day. The detailed art work compliments the text and allows children to be drawn ...
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Canyoneering 3 (Canyoneering)
Steve Allen
University of Utah Press, 1997
Phenomenal Masterwork of Backcountry Description
Oh My God. Having delved into this book in preparation for an upcoming week in the Escalante, I am bowled over by the breadth and depth of this phenomenal book. Amazing. This covers in fine detail backcountry travel routes in the very large and very wild Escalante ...
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Staircase of a Thousand Steps
Masha Hamilton
Blue Hen Trade, 2002
insightful look at life in a small ancient Jordan village
In 1966, eleven year old Jammana struggles with her ability to see the memories of the past, as seen through the eyes of others. Currently, she accompanies her mother Rafa on a visit to the latter's hometown of Ein Fadr where the same families can trace their roots to ...
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Staircases
Eva Jiricna
Watson-Guptill Publications, 2001
Book should be renamed, "Commercial Staircases"
I bought this book, hoping to find pictures of residential staircases, from old and new houses. Instead, I was disappointed to find the book had only commercial staircases. While some of the staircases are quite intriguing, such as a glass staircase, the author ...
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Floors and Stairways (Home Repair and Improvement)
Time-Life Books
Time-Life Books, 1995
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