BOOKS by C. Childs

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1	The Animal Dialogues: Uncommon Encounters in the Wild more books like this by Craig Childs add to wishlist THE ANIMAL DIALOGUES tells of Craig Childs' own chilling experiences among the grizzlies of the Arctic, sharks off the coast of British Columbia and in the turquoise waters of Central America, jaguars in the bush of northern Mexico, mountain lions, elk, Bighorn Sheep, and others. More than chilling, however, these stories are lyrical, enchanting, ... see all copies from £6.50! new only from £6.91! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest more books like this by Craig Childs add to wishlist The greatest 'unsolved mystery' of the American Southwest relates to the Anasazi, the native peoples who in the 11th century converged on Chaco Canyon (now New Mexico) and built a flourishing cultural center that attracted pilgrims from far and wide, a vital crossroads of the prehistoric world. The Anasazis' accomplishments - in agriculture, in ... see all copies from £3.10! new only from £3.10! \| first editions
3	The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert more books like this by Craig Childs add to wishlist Like the highest mountain peaks, deserts are environments that can be inhospitable even to the most seasoned explorers. Craig Childs, who has spent years in the deserts of the American West - as an adventurer, a river guide, and a field instructor in natural history - has developed a keen appreciation for these forbidding landscapes: their beauty, ... see all copies from £6.13! new only from £6.67! \| first editions
4	Usborne Book of Face Painting more books like this by C. Caudron, C. Childs, Chris Chaisty add to wishlist Gives step-by-step instructions for face painting, focusing on useful tips and techniques and how to do the tricky bits. Illustrated throughout in full colour. Available in paperback priced 3.50, ISBN 0 7460 1445 7. see all copies from £6.61! new only from £6.78!
5	Soul of Nowhere more books like this by Craig Childs add to wishlist Childs answers the call of fierce places; the more desolate the landscape, the more passionately he is drawn to it. For Childs, these are the types of terrain that sharpen the senses, and demand a physicality the modern civilized world no longer requires. Includes black-and-white photos and pen-and-ink drawings by the author. see all copies from £5.62! new only from £11.14! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	The Way Out: A True Story of Ruin and Survival more books like this by Craig Childs add to wishlist Craig Childs is lost. In a labyrinth of canyons in the American Southwest where virtually nothing else is alive - barely any vegetation, few signs of wildlife, scant trace of any human precursors in this landscape - Childs and his friend Dirk undertake a fortnight's journey. With as much food and gear as they can carry, and little else but their ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.22! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	The Usborne Book of Face Painting more books like this by Chris Chaudron, Chris Caudron, Caro Childs add to wishlist Learn how to transform people into animals, monsters and clowns, or decorate faces with flowers, exotic scenes and stylish designs. The step-by-step instructions and technique tips in this title should mean even the complete beginner can be pleased with their results. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £22.89!
8	C++: Classes and Data Structures more books like this by Jeffrey C Childs add to wishlist For sophomore- to junior-level courses in Data Structures or CS-2, offered in departments of Computer Science, CIS, IT, and Business. Most data structures texts are filled with so many technical details (and lack thorough explanations) that the reading becomes difficult and the course intimidating. This accessible, conversational presentation ... see all copies from £15.85! new only from £16.77!
9	Crossing Paths: Uncommon Encounters with Animals in the Wild more books like this by Craig Childs add to wishlist the natural world in these stories of his encounters with wild animals--such as mountain lions, sharks, horned owls, pronghorns, and rainbow trout--in the most remote places of the West. see all copies from £8.79! new only from £65.61!
10	Starting Face Painting more books like this by Fiona Watt, Caro Childs add to wishlist This text will help even a complete beginner transform people into characters such as a beautiful Easter n princess, a whacky space cop or a fearsome wild cat. ' see all copies from £1.25! new only from £3.91!
11 view cover	Dictionary of wars more books like this by George Childs Kohn add to wishlist "Dictionary of Wars, Third Edition" contains detailed summaries of all notable wars from throughout history, spanning more than 4,000 years. Completely updated and expanded, this volume is an authoritative source on the global conflicts, civil wars, mutinies, punitive expeditions, undeclared wars, rebellions, and revolutions that have occurred ... see all copies from £2.55! new only from £9.91! \| first editions
12	Concise dictionary of American history. more books like this by James Truslow Adams, Thomas Childs Cochran, Wayne Andrews add to wishlist see all copies from £4.95!
13 view cover	Improve Your American English Accent more books like this by Charlsie Childs add to wishlist Sound like a native English speaker in six easy lessons. Even though you know the vocabulary and the endless grammar rules, you still find it difficult to pronounce English words correctly. This struggle with your new language can make communicating with native English speakers a frustrating experience for both you and them. Now you can gain ... see all copies from £7.70! new only from £7.70!
14 view cover	The New Encyclopedia of American Scandal more books like this by George Childs Kohn add to wishlist This collection of scandalous activities and pursuits provides a historic reference to the dark side of American history. Covering people and events from the 1630s to the present day, the work has 455 A-Z entries on dirty politics, white-collar scams, tawdry love affairs and acts of corruption. Entries include figures and events from politics, ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.37!
15 view cover	Canon and Proclamation: Sermons for Our Times more books like this by Paul C McGlasson, Brevard S Childs (Foreword by) add to wishlist What role does the sermon play in the life of the church? How does one preach on the basis of Scripture as canon? What aspects of preaching are crucial for a renaissance of proclamation in the community of faith today? This volume answers, by way of example, these and other questions central to the task of Christian preaching. Building on Brevard ... see all copies from £4.96! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
16 view cover	Stone Desert: A Naturalist's Exploration of Canyonlands National Park more books like this by Craig Childs add to wishlist see all copies from £16.56! new only from £65.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Dictionary of Historic Documents more books like this by George Childs Kohn add to wishlist Identifies and explains the importance of significant historic treaties, laws, speeches, letters, court decisions, and other writings, from the Code of Hammurabi to Mao's "Little Red Book". see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.03! \| first editions
18 view cover	Encyclopedia of Plague and Pestilence: From Ancient Times to the Present more books like this by George Childs Kohn add to wishlist Epidemic disease has decimated populations and caused great suffering all over the world - and continues to do so, despite the availability of advanced medical treatments. While once life-threatening diseases such as polio, smallpox and cholera have been virtually eliminated, other epidemics have taken their place, posing an equal, if not greater, ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £25.44!
19 view cover	Spirits Terrain CL more books like this by Christopher Childs, Dalai Lama (Foreword by) add to wishlist A social activist offers creative ways to revitalize the environmental movement using New Age approaches. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £9.73! \| first editions
20 view cover	Gorgeous more books like this by Caroline Castle, Sam Childs (Illustrator) add to wishlist 'Gorgeous!' cries Big Zeb when she sees her new baby. 'Gorgeous!' say the other zebras when they see Big Zeb's new pride and joy. 'Gorgeous!' is what Little Zeb sings to himself as he trots after mum on his brand new legs. When your've brand spanking new in the world, and you live in a wild place, there's quite a lot you need to learn - and ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £8.26! \| first editions
21 view cover	Historic Documents, Dictionary Of, Revised Edition more books like this by George Childs Kohn add to wishlist Arranged in A-to-Z format, this title provides basic factual information about more than 2400 significant historic documents in world history. Included are excerpts or full texts of key acts, constitutions, proclamations, treaties, bills, laws, agreements and speeches among others. see all copies from £6.50! new only from £29.03!
22 view cover	Children of Mexico more books like this by Dorothy Childs Hogner add to wishlist see all copies from £6.52! new only from £6.52! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Southwest's Contrary Land: Forever Changing Between Four Corners and the Sea of Cortes more books like this by Craig Childs, Arizona Highways Contributors (Photographer) add to wishlist Honorable Mention in the 2002 National Outdoor Book Awards in the Design and Artistic Merit Category. see all copies from £8.13! new only from £19.32!
24 view cover	Samuel Chamberlain, Etcher and Lithographer by Charles D Childs add to wishlist A Compact Biography With A Complete List Of Prints. see all copies from £5.34! new only from £5.34! \| first editions
25	Encyclopedia of American Scandal more books like this by George Childs Kohn add to wishlist A collection of scandalous stories from America. It contains nearly 400 episodes of dirty politics, cover-up and tawdry love affairs. They range from a governor of New York who appeared at state functions in his favourite transvestite skirt, to Jimmy Swaggert, the corrupt evangelist. see all copies from £2.53! first editions

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