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This section are books that have been donated to our Thrift Shop.

They are all in good shape, some brand new, some gently used and some 'old and collectible' too. Add a new cat book, cookbook or 'other' to your library. Some very nice books!

Items on this page are one of a kind and are also sold in our thrift store. We will remove sold items as soon as possible.

'My Life with Elvis' (1977) by Becky Yancey & Cliff Linedecker-'the fond memories of a fan who became Elvis' private Secretary            $15 donation/$3.95 postage

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This hardback book has the original cover and is in good condition. Proceeds from the sale of this book go towards veterinary care of some very special felines at C & W Rustic Hollow



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One Last Look          by Philip Kaplan, forward by Andy Rooney            $20  $4 postage

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This 215 page book is entitled: One Last Look: A Sentimental Journey to the Eighth Air Force Heavy Bomber Base of WWII in England
There are many color photos as well as black and white photos. Great Collector Item

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 The Great Book of World War II Airplanes                     $40 Plus $6 postage

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by Rikyu Watanabe
GREAT COLLCTORs Item-This book was originally published in 12 Volumes at $190.
This book has over 600 pages; the book is 13 1/2 inches tall and 10 1/2 wide and there
are 24 fold-out panels suitable for framing. Great for the WWII collector or just anyone
who loves airplanes.

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Welcome to Juniors! Remembering Brooklyn 1930's-1990's    $11 plus $4.50 postage

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COLLECTOR's MUST HAVE! 
Nostalgic Tour of Brooklyn in Photos and recipes and memories from it's
favorite restaurant. by Marvin and Walter Rosen/Beth Allen

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A Country Treasury                             Bargain of the Day: $3.00 plus $4 postage

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This 167 page book is fu ll of color patterns/instructions for
 making traditional decorations, toys & gifts from America's past.

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The Bond-People and Their Pets by Roger A. Caras    gd used book $7.00 plus 4$ postage

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143 pages of photographs of people like James Earl Jones, Red Button, Tippi Hedren, Carol Burnett, Mary Tyler Moore, Jack Lemmon and Many more.... The photography is by Shel Secund and is a very special book. This book was donated to C & W and has been in my collection of 'cat books' for awhile.  It is still a great book to have in your collection. It is in good condition. And, a special extra bonus (in my mind) is the name written inside the books cover..... Helen Lee Hensleigh Wenger, a special friend of Rustic Hollow, a world traveler with her husband, a noted educator, graduate of the University of Iowa and Education professor, who lived a full, rich  and wonderful life from 1922-2006.  In the U of Iowa archives, her collection of papers, correspondence, and scrapbook files and photos, related to her work on a variety of social issues. Helen was a tremendously wonderful person and her sudden death left us very saddened. So, if you select this book to add to your collection, know it comes from Helen's collection that she gifted to C & W.... that makes The Bond... even  more special.

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The Life of Birds by David Attenborough, 1998           $5.00 plus $4 postage

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This 311 page book depicts beautiful color photographs and
deals with all aspects of birds behaviors, and  is full of information on birds.

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Pit Road Pets NASCAR Stars and Their Pets  by Laura Lacy            $20 plus $4.00 postage

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This 164 page book shares stories of NASCAR greats like Greg Biffle, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Dale Jarrett, Jimmie
Johnson, Tony Stewart and many more.... This Collector book was donated to C & W and is in like new condition.
If you are a NASCAR fan, this book is for you. We especially appreciate Greg Biffle and the Biffle Foundation for their support through a grant to our sanctuary last year.

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Two collectible cat books you can't live without    $12.50 for both plus $4.50 postage

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Talking with the Animals by animal communicator Patty Summers and "I Am the Cat, Don't Forget That" with photographs by Valerie Shaff, and text by Roy Blount, Jr. 105 pages of cats (black and white photos) with accompanying verse that speaks to a cat's thoughts. "I
"When I purr Don't Defer
It's because you Pat
No, you pat because I purr
I am the cat, don't forget that."

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 American Military History-the Oxford Companion           $15.00 plus 4.50 $ postage 

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For the serious Military Historians-This treasurey of information written by some 500 distinguished contributors has 1,000 entries, touches on Major Wars, Major Battles,  Military leaders, information on all brands of service, types of naval vessels and aircraft, Acts of Congress and sooo much more. 854 pages 
Edited by Whiteclay Chambers II

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2 Collectible Historical booklets of Floyd County, Iowa  $15 for both plus $4 postage

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The first  booklet is titled "A Historical Inventory" of Charles City, Iowa 1976. It also has a 1995 Newsletter Vol. 24-No. 3 published by the Floyd County Historical Society and features Floyd county barns and more.
The second booklet (69 pages) is "Our Heritage, Bicentennial-Review of Floyd County (Iowa) 1976
Both are collectors books for the history buff.

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The Case of the Fabulous Fake by Erle Stanley Gardner              $6.50 plus $3 postage

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This 1969 copy of one of Gardner's Perry Mason stories is in fair to good condition, but good reading
and collecting for the Erle Stanley Gardner fans. This book was in my father's 
collection of old books. 

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Mix it Up! by James Ruth & PROCESS by Jean Anderson  only $5 for both books $4 postage

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These two books have NEVER been opened. Still in wrapping
Mix it Up!  Great recipes for grinding, juicing, slicing, straining, whipping,
beating, pressing, kneading, shredding, stuffing & Milling....all with your
stand mixer!
PROCESS: food processing tips and recipes and equivalent tables.

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Midwest Old Threshers 14th Edition Cookbook-Mount Pleasant, Iowa   $5 plus $3 postage

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This  neat cookbook is from the Mount Pleasant Thresher's group and has a lot
of interesting recipes. Great collectible item.

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The New York Times Cookbook by Craig Claiborne       $10 plus $4 postage

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1500 recipes for all occasions. Traditional American recipes and selected recipes
from twenty countries.

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Collectible Church Cookbooks              Both for only $10   plus $3 postage

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1. Kitchen Keepsakes from the Bethany Alliance Family (possibly a NE church cookbook)
2. Taste Treats from Trinity United Methodist Church (Charles City, Iowa)  1991.

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The Farmer's Market Cookbook by Richard Ruben                     $5.00 plus $3 postage

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Seasonal Dishes made from Nature's Freshest Ingredients.  Over 160 pages of
recipes, from fresh ingredients and herbs.

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Patti LaBelle's Lite Cuisine (signed inside cover: "Love, Patti LaBelle"   $10/$4 postage

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Over 100 'heavenly healthy' dishes.... by Patti LaBelle & Laura Randolph Lancaster.
Inside front cover there is a gold signature of Patti LaBelle.

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The Big Book of Casseroles Cookbook                 Today only $3.00 plus $2.00 postage

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310 pages and over 250 recipes-a serious comfort food cookbook by Mary Ann Vollstedt

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