Titles starting with B from JB Books

New York: Tom Doherty Associates / TOR, 1989. A nice sci-fi novel of interstellar exploration, human transformation, and love and loss in a vast, echoing universe, and the attempts by humanity to colonize Isis, a 'hot zone' planet but similar to Earth. Hardcover with dust jacket, 208pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-312-86857-X. SFBC. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Novels, Planetary Exploration. ... more information

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New York: Atheneum, 1980. FIRST PRINTING of the First American Edition (stated). A passionate discussion of the importance of books and reading in children's lives - how they stimulate the imagination, help forge relationships with parents and each other, comfort, entertain, stir the emotions, instil self-discipline and patience, and provide many other important qualities and values to children as part of their essential development into adulthood. Hardcover with dust jacket, 178pp., d.j. shows very light... more information

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New York: Free Press, 2000. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An angry response to what the author feels is a society-wide bias against people who are childless, socially, in the workplace, culturally, emotionally, psychologically, and the author's prediction of a 'collision' impending between those with children and the growing number without. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains notes, bibliography, indexed, 256pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Incorporated, 1988. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). A caring exploration of the incredible 'babies on demand' childbirth possibilities and opportunities available today, with much information on the technologies, sperm donors, 'in vitro' fertilization, surrogate motherhood, the pitfalls and psychological issues, the legalities, as well as what the future probably holds in all these areas; contains bibliography, notes, index. Hardcover with dus... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Incorporated, 1988. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). A caring exploration of the incredible 'babies on demand' childbirth possibilities and opportunities available today, with much information on the technologies, sperm donors, 'in vitro' fertilization, surrogate motherhood, the pitfalls and psychological issues, the legalities, as well as what the future probably holds in all these areas; contains bibliography, notes, index. Hardcover with dus... more information

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Lancaster: Starburst Publishers, 1996. FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Paperback Edition. A spiritual guide to aid the individual in reaching happiness and personal fulfillment, offering a variety of inspirational steps towards these goals, especially focusing on small things and small changes, which in turn lead to greater self-awareness and greater improvements in one's life. Wraps, bibliography, indexed, 255pp. A very nice copy. Rare.. ISBN: 0-914984-86-1. First Paperback Edition (stated). Wraps... more information

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New York: St. Martin's Press, 1987. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). Novel of a funeral gathering held in east Texas but peopled with many strange and unforgettable characters. Hardcover with dust jacket, 343pp. A nice copy.. ISBN: 0-312-00563-6. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, Fiction, Texas, Funerals. ... more information

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New York: Pocket Books, 1970. The popular Dr. Spock's classic on caring for and raising babies, more comprehensive than earlier editions and iwth much new material added and changes made, reset and re-indexed. Softcover, contains illustrations, indexed, 620pp. A good reading and working copy.. ISBN: 0-671-77001-2. Later Printing. Soft Cover. Good-. Illus. by Dorothea Fox. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Babies, Infants, Children, Parents, Parenting, Family, Psychology. ... more information

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New York: Scholastic Inc., 1989. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. Juvenile horror novel of girl taking a baby-sitter job at the strange home of a spooky, weird family. This novel being the first installment in the series. Softcover, 167pp., book shows light general wear.. ISBN: 0-590-41858-0. First Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Children's Juvenile Literature, Fiction, Short Stories, Children, Horror, Ghosts, Supernatural, Spirits, Fear. ... more information

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New York: Harper Collins, 1997. A love story for the ages, of a man growing and maturing into love and making the right choice between two women, thanks to the strange influence of a small kitten he takes into his home. Hardcover with dust jacket, 120pp. A beautiful copy.. Former Owner Inscription & Signature. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cats, Kittens, Love, Romance, Couples. ... more information

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New York: William Sloane Associates Inc., 1947. A wonderful and amusing collection of the work of newspaper and magazine artist Bill Mauldin, with his extensive commentary on his subjects, work, recations to it, and the people and places he came to know during the first half of the twentieth century, also contains much information on his World War Two wartime experiences, his social and political commentary, and much else; contains countless editiorial cartoons spanning the author's career. Hardcover with ... more information

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Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall Inc., 1983. The author presents his highly successful program helping parents regain control over their children, instilling self-discipline, good behavioral traits and attitudes, more, offering a simple and effective method of childhood discipline perfect for all kinds of child misbehavior, with much information on the development of rules, education and truancy, learning success and its importance, much more. Wraps, 114pp., some pages show underlinings and highlighting, co... more information

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New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1982. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A study of the growth of conservatives and traditionalism in the United States - especially the late 20th century and the phenomenon of President Ronald Reagan, Right-Wing Christian fundamentalism, 'basics' education initiatives, tougher penalties on criminals, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, notes, indexed, 348pp., d.j. shows light edgewear.. ISBN: 0-688-01117-9. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Very... more information

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Provo: Vitality House International, Inc., 1989. A lifestyle and diet plan for those suffering from yeast infections and related symptoms, the authors explaining how yeast gets out of control, its damaging effects on the body, and how one can restore health and balance through diet and other methods which the authors explain and present. Wraps, indexed, 252pp., covers show light general wear.. ISBN: 0-912547-03-0. Third Printing. Wraps. Very Good-. Illus. by LaRene Gaunt. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Science... more information

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London: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1954. An interesting historical survey of southern Africa from the earliest times of European settlemen by the Dutch in the seventeenth century through to the 1950s, examining the various population groups and their movements, the conflicts between whites and blacks and between Boers and British, the inter-tribal conflicts, the Boer War, the Zulu War, the region's topography, natural resources, economic development, much more. Ex-lib with the usual markings. Edition and prit... more information

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New York: Crown Publishers, 1991. Now a feminist classic, positing that women are under siege from men in an undeclared 'war', being manipulated, undermined, and persecuted by all the political, legal, and media etc. establishments which are (the author believes) firmly in the hands of the hetero-patriarchal misogynist power structure; contains notes, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 552pp.. Fourth Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Feminism, Feminists, Gender Issues, ... more information

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London: Quartet Books Ltd, 1986. A collection of short works by four writers of pre-Revolutionary Russia, including Vladimir Korolenko's 'Bad Company', Alexander Kuprin's 'The Bracelet of Garnets', 'Sasha', 'The Army Ensign', and 'The Jewess', Nicholas Leskov's 'The Mady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District', and Leonid Andreev's 'Abyss', all talented and important writers but whose work has been largely ignored by the West with its fixation on Soviet writings. Hardcover with dust jacket, 228pp. A very nice cop... more information

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New York: Scribner, 1998. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Another horror thriller by the immensely popular master of this genre, set in 'mythic Maine territory', of grief and lost love's enduring bonds, a new love haunted by the secrets of the past, an innocent child caught in a terrible crossfire - and strange and threatening forces unleashed by a writer recovering his skills. Hardcover with dust jacket, 529pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector.. ... more information

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New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1991. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The authors present their advocacy of individuals to leave 'bad' relationships, using a variety of cognitive therapy and other behavioral techniques to guide the choices and transition, leading to newer and more fulfilling, flourishing lives. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 226pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-13-056946-1. Former Owner Signature... more information

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New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973. A book designed to help one bake bread easily and simply, at home, to eliminate additives and improve family nutrition. Discusses every aspect of bread making, ingredients, their properties and nutritive values, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, appendices, indexed, 211pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly inside a plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-03-091886-3. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Brea... more information

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