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The dead lake, by Hamid ismailov

I am an avid reader of a Peirene Press and have copies of all the books issued. I was surprised to see that The Dead Lake seems to be commanding far higher prices than any other book in the series (and is sold out at the publishers). It's a relatively recent book. Why is the interest so high for this ... More

by hilary 8 days ago

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What a disgrace

Alibris are amongst the most incompetent, unreliable useless wankers I've ever had to deal with and I hope that posting this truthful message will encourage them to close my account. Fuck off Alibris.

by Thomas L on 20 August 2017

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Dog story - Jr high

Looking for a book I read in Jr High from the school library - I think the dog's name was King, but I could be wrong. His owner or his best friend may have been Lamar (?) or something like that. Boy growing up, faithful companion... boy went away to war and dog waited until he returned before passing ... More

by Laura B on 29 March 2011

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Charlie and his two nieces take the grand tour of Europe, probably published before 1940.

I'm trying to find the title and author of a book I remember reading as a child. It was told from the perspective of the teenage girls as they traveled with their uncle. I believe they were American travelers. I remember he wanted to save money as they entered France. I don't remember any other ... More

by LizD on 27 September 2010

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Looking for a book

Trying to find a book about a reporter that lived with the Monks. Setting was around 1920's. Can't remember the title or author. Book is about 5X7, burgandy in color and about 1/2" or so thick. Some of the happenings were, they were on a cold mountain side and the monks made a circle and warmed ... More

by Lester M on 09 September 2012

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two teen boys lost in wilderness build cabin

A modern day story (1960s or so) of two boys, one white, one Alaskan or Canadian Native American get lost in the wilderness for the winter...must build cabin, make skin bag to hold water. On the cover they are in a canoe in rapids.

by Deborah on 17 August 2017

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Cat that only a boy can hear talk Young adult

One line is the cat says he does not like the the name amy : "amy spelled backward is yam.

by Deborah on 17 August 2017

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Books selling price

Books I listed are being sold at a higher price than I put on listing

by bennymutt on 10 August 2017

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SCAM & UNRESPONSIVE TO CUSTOMER ISSUES/EMAILS

UNRESPONSIVE SCAMMER: I sent 3 emails between 7/23-7/28/17 with NO RESPONSE from Alibris. I ordered 3 books and was informed all 3 shipped, then was told one was being cancelled. I paid $33.97 (29.98+ $3.99 S&H) for the one being cancelled and Alibris credited me $23.97.

by Randy B on 01 August 2017

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FORD ANGLIA WORKSHOP MANUAl

Does anyone have an opinion on how mush a Haynes Owners Workshop Manual for a Ford Anglia 1959 - 1968 be worth. Thee edition number 001, the condition of the inner pages is very good little damage on the right corners of the cover but the cover has come away from the pages.

by John Holden on 28 July 2017

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