Titles starting with M from JB Books

New York: Delacorte Press, 1988. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A frank 'behind the masks' and 'into the hearts' look at doctors and medicine in modern America, the idealism, the greed, the scandals, the problems and issues, the various attitudes and techniques and levels of education and training, the successes and failures, and above all how doctors look at themselves and their work. Hardcover with dust jacket, 294pp. A very nice copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" t... more information

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New York: Donald I. Fine, Inc., 1987. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Novel of various historical personages brought together to socially interact: President Warren G. Harding, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone... and then Harding is kidnapped, the others having to go on a search and rescue mission to save him. Hardcover with dust jacket, 247pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector.. ISBN: 1-55611-010-3. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine... more information

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Chicago: Moody Press, 1969. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The history of the famous Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, charting its origins and its development and growth, organization, administration, goals and objectives. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, bibliography, appendices, indexed, 393pp., d.j. shows light edgewear, book shows some light moisture staining to some of the glossy illustrations. A nice copy overall.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good... more information

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Carlton Books Limited, 1998. A nice collection of mentally challenging tests to measure one's intelligence quotient. Wraps, 128pp., shows one light crease to cover. A very nice copy. Rare.. ISBN: 1-85868-586-9. Wraps. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. MENSA, IQ, Human Intelligence Quotient. ... more information

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New York: Berkley / Putnam, 1977. Sci-fi novel of the prelude to an interstellar war, to be fought over a vaporized-reduced planet of precious metals. Hardcover with dust jacket, 183pp., book shows mild spine lean.. SFBC. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Science Fiction, Sci-fi, Novels, Fantasy, Metals, Metallurgy, Trade, Minerals. ... more information

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New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1993. Covering all aspects of the preparation of research papers for submission and publication, discussing stylistic conventions, clarification of ambiguities, documenting nonprint sources, typescript spacing and indentation, much more. Softcover, indexed, 248pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-87352-379-2. Seventh Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Research Papers, Writing, Publishing, Writers. ... more information

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New York: Atheneum, 1987. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An interesting biography of the famous black woman singer of the early to mid-20th century, discussing her life and background, her friends and contemporaries, the music, night club, and general entertainment scene of her times and places, the impact of her Race on her professional career, her many famous fans, her awards, her private love life, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illus., songs list, discography, notes and sources, indexed,... more information

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New York: Ballantine Books, 1971. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. Another in this fine series on twentieth century warfare by Ballantine, this a biography of General Douglas MacArthur and his military service in both world wars, his personal attachment to the Philippines and the Filipino people, his various military campaigns fighting the Japanese over those islands, his postwar rule of Japan, much more. Softcover, contains illustrations, maps, bibliography, 160pp. A nice copy, highly coll... more information

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Glasgow: Alexander MacLaren & Sons, 1963. A useful study of the Gaelic language, presented with an emphasis on phonetic pronunciation and usage, exercises for the student, more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 184pp. + 40pp. of keys to exercises, d.j. shows two small closed edgetears. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Rare, especially in this condition.. Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Gaelic Language, Scotland, Scot... more information

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New York: Times Books, 1985. The remarkable, inspirational story of Dr. Raymond Damadian and his invention of the NMR - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - machine, which is able to detect cancers in the body and enable early diagnosis and treatment, saving countless lives, ridiculed by fellow doctors and institutions early on but persevering to ultimate success; contains index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 250pp., both book and d.j. show a small light stain to inside rear flap and touching rear board, d.j. shows ... more information

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New York: Random House, 1973. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The popular humorist takes another drop-kick at football, discussing more odd players, strange nuances, foul-ups, and other hilarities of the game. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 421pp., d.j. shows very slight edgewear. A nice copy.. ISBN: 0-394-48847-4. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Humor, Humorists, Football, Games, Sports, Athletes. ... more information

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New York: St. Martin's Press, 1997. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). Biogaphy of the first woman made America's Secretary of State, discussing her life, her political views, her leadership style, the international events she was involved with and influenced with her decisions, her contemporaries, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, sources, indexed, 276pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-312-17180-3. First E... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2004. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A hard and critical look at American Senator Hillary Clinton's background, personality, style, political ambitions to become America's first woman president, and the strategy, tactics, and 'dirty tricks' campaigns she is certain to utilize on that path to power. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, notes, indexed, 231pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protect... more information

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New York: Cadillac Publishing Co., Inc., 1966. A great volume in this excellent home-study series, clearly teaching and explaining 'New Math' and its varied concepts and regimens, with diagrams, exercises, etc., very suitable for home-schoolers, students having difficulty masstering these subjects, as well as adults learning or brushing up. Large-format hardcover, glossary, indexed, 149pp. A very nice copy. Very rare.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Maths, Math... more information

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New York: William Morrow & Company, 1985. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by author. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The inside story of the entrepeneurial and organizing skills of Peter Ueberroth, which made the 23rd Olympiad such a success in 1984 at Los Angeles, filled with information about the conflicts and security issues, the athletes themselves, the impact on the city, much more; contains illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 401pp., d.j. shows light shelfwear and light edgewear.. ... more information

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New York: William Morrow & Company, 1985. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The inside story of the entrepeneurial and organizing skills of Peter Ueberroth, which made the 23rd Olympiad such a success in 1984 at Los Angeles, filled with information about the conflicts and security issues, the athletes themselves, the impact on the city, much more; contains illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 401pp. A nice copy.. ISBN: 0-688-05882-5. Former Owner Stamps. First Edition (stated). H... more information

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New York: E. P. Dutton, 1986. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The autobiography of the founder and chairmain of the fabulously successful Sony Corporation of Japan, discussing its origins and how he slowly built it, marketed its products, established export markets etc., as well as reflecting upon his social life and international friendships. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrated, 309pp., book shows staining to upper edge of pagination ends (not affecting text), o/w would be fine.. ISBN: ... more information

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New York: Grove Weidenfeld, 1992. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A fascinating discussion of the individual Americans and their inventions which have transformed American society, history, culture, and technology throughout its history, presented with wit and a great breadth of knowledge and facts. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, bibliographic notes, indexed, 403pp. A very nice copy, the jacket in a plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-8021-1276-5. First Edition (stated).... more information

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New York: Daw Books Inc., 1990. Sci-fi novel of aliens conquering the earth - and a man resisting this but also resisting what is alien within himself. Softcover, 495pp., book shows moderate general wear along spine. A good reading copy.. ISBN: 0-88677-444-6. First Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. Good-. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Novels. ... more information

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New York: St. Martin's Press, 2001. FIRST PRINTING of the First U.S. Edition (stated). A revealing biography of the superstar singer and actress, unmasking the 'real' Madonna, her private life, what she wants, her singing and acting career, her scandalous private life with its many involvements and marriages, her views on sex and men, much more, all accompanied by many excellent and unique, haunting photographs. Hardcover with dust jacket,, illus., discography, indexed, 256pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-... more information

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