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Penny Whimsy
Author: A Trick of the Light
Author: Louise PennyPublisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429972890
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
A New York Times Notable Crime Book and Favorite Cozy for 2011 A Publishers Weekly Best Mystery/Thriller books for 2011 With A Trick of the Light, Louise Penny takes us back to the deceptively peaceful village of Three Pines in this brilliant novel in her award-winning, New York Times bestselling series featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. "Hearts are broken," Lillian Dyson carefully underlined in a book. "Sweet relationships are dead." But now Lillian herself is dead. Found among the bleeding hearts and lilacs of Clara Morrow's garden in Three Pines, shattering the celebrations of Clara's solo show at the famed Musée in Montreal. Chief Inspector Gamache, the head of homicide at the Sûreté du Québec, is called to the tiny Quebec village and there he finds the art world gathered, and with it a world of shading and nuance, a world of shadow and light. Where nothing is as it seems. Behind every smile there lurks a sneer. Inside every sweet relationship there hides a broken heart. And even when facts are slowly exposed, it is no longer clear to Gamache and his team if what they've found is the truth, or simply a trick of the light. "Penny has been compared to Agatha Christie [but] it sells her short. Her characters are too rich, her grasp of nuance and human psychology too firm...." --Booklist (starred review)
The Brutal Telling
Author: Louise PennyPublisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0748129626
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The fifth novel in the Chief Inspector Gamache series, from worldwide phenomenon and number one New York Times bestseller Louise Penny When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines, he steps into a village in chaos. A man has been found bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive or even the dead man's name. As Gamache and his colleagues start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues, they uncover a trail of stolen treasure, mysterious codes and a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victim's identity - and points to a terrifying killer... 'The best Gamache so far' Globe and Mail 'Ingenious and unexpected'Guardian 'A cracking storyteller, who can create fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings' Ann Cleeves
The Coin Collector's Survival Manual
Author: Scott A. TraversPublisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0375721274
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
The award-winning title has now been revised to offer the most up-to-date information and consumer protection advice available.
A Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents, 1st Edition
Author: Q. David BowersPublisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794843168
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Volume #19 in Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers two of the earliest U.S. coin denominations: half cents and large cents. These classic copper coins were made from 1793 into the late 1850s. In this colorfully illustrated book, America's popular early coppers are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data analysis. Bowersthe "Dean of American Numismatics" and the most prolific numismatic author of all timetells you everything you need to know to be a smart collector: how to evaluate quality, determine value, understand the market, and make good buys. Along the way, he explains why, in all of American coinage, half cents and large cents possess a special charm. You'll learn how the history of the developing nation shaped the coins' designs and production, and the effects the War of 1812 and other national events on their coinage. Bowers provides a wealth of information on each issue: mintages, existing populations, grading standards, values, auction records, keys to collecting and more. Historical background sets the coins in the broader context of American life from the 1790s through the 1850s. Hundreds of full-color images, careful analysis, and Bowers' engaging style make this book a treat for anyone interested in our nation's early history.
The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Revised Seventh Edition
Author: Scott A. TraversPublisher: House of Collectibles
ISBN: 0375426264
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Revised and Updated for the Gold Rush From one of the world’s most knowledgeable coin dealers–a former consultant to the Federal Trade Commission who is often quoted by the Wall Street Journal–comes a thorough update of the most-trusted consumer protection handbook to buying and selling rare and valuable coins. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and a full-color insert, The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual, Seventh Edition is indispensable for seasoned collectors and novices alike. This substantially revised edition of the Coin Collector’s Survival Manual includes revised chapters that focus on legal and financial advice for buying and selling coins, and a new chapter on the most secure way to detect coins that have been "doctored." You will learn how to: • Avoid scams when buying and selling gold • Understand the new coin grading system • Detect altered, counterfeit, and doctored coins • Know how high gold and silver coins will climb in value • Buy coins through Internet auctions–and avoid the pitfalls • Safeguard and protect your coins from disaster ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Scott Travers, former vice president of the American Numismatic Association, was called the “preeminent consumer advocate in the numismatic field” by The New York Times. He is a contributor to all the leading coin publications and served as a coin valuation consultant to the Federal Trade Commission. He has been featured as a coin expert in Barron’s, Business Week, The WSJ, MSNBC and TODAY.
Coin Collector's Handbook
Author: Scott BarmanPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359891845
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The Coin Collectors' Handbook is by a collector from the perspective of a collector. It is what collectors have read or asked about their collections. The book does not tell you how to collect or what to collect. It is a handbook. Although you can read the chapters in order, each chapter is an individual essay. When you want to learn more about that topic, pick up the book, and read it as needed. Regardless of what you collect, always collect what you like and like what you collect!
HNAI the Walter J. Husak Collection Auction Catalog #460
Author: Mark Van WinklePublisher: Heritage Capital Corporation
ISBN: 9781599672144
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Heritage Signature Auction #360, The Wes Rasmussen Collection
Author: Publisher: Heritage Capital Corporation
ISBN: 9781932899382
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Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
A Buyer's Guide to Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States
Author: Q. David BowersPublisher: Zyrus Press
ISBN: 9780974237176
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
This book offers an in-depth chronological survey of every silver dollar type, including pricing, mintages, and estimated populations, complimented by a thoughtful review of these authentic coins' histories. From the most commonly collected Morgan dollar to the silver dollar's counterpart, the trade dollar, and a new chapter on the golden Sacagawea, John Dannreuther's fully updated edition of Q. David Bowers' original work highlights the progress of this famous part of American coinage.