Titles starting with R from JB Books

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A set of biographical portraits of three women working as contemporary nurses in a New England hospital, describing their day to day task and experiences, the challenges and crises they face and overcome, how patients and doctors rely on them and their skills - and yet all three at different stages of their careers and with differing responsibilities. Hardcover with dust jacket, 174pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased... more information

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Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1973. Sci-fi novel of a future earth 'utopia' in which all citizens' basic needs are met by an overriding authority - except the need to excel, and the dangers accruing to those who attempt just that. Hardcover with dust jacket, 186pp. A very nice copy.. SFBC. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Sci-fi, Science Fiction, Novels, Fantasy. ... more information

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Washington D.C.: Reserve Officers Association of the United States, 1982. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The complete history of the US military's reserve of officers, discussing the ROA's formation, its leaders, their activities in peacetime and their callups and service during wartime, the goals and philosophy of this organization, their contributions to their communities as well as to new generations of men entering service, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, ... more information

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Greenwich: Fawcett Crest, 1966. Novel of a Jewish boy contending with conflicting life forces and growing up in twentieth century America to become a rabbi. Wraps, 384pp., covers show light shelfwear. A good reading copy.. ISBN: 65-21583. Later Printing. Wraps. Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Literature, Novels, Jews, Judaism, Rabbis, Rabbinate. ... more information

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1997. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The very personal autobiography by the widow of the assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, discussing their early lives in pre-World War Two Europe, their marriage and family, their emigration to Palestine, the struggle for Independence from Britain, the war against Palestinian terrorism as well as his own role as leader of a Zionist terror organization, negotiations with Yasser Arafat and the PLO in the efforts to achiev... more information

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1997. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The very personal autobiography by the widow of the assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, discussing their early lives in pre-World War Two Europe, their marriage and family, their emigration to Palestine, the struggle for Independence from Britain, the war against Palestinian terrorism as well as his own role as leader of a Zionist terror organization, negotiations with Yasser Arafat and the PLO in the efforts to achiev... more information

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Boston: Beacon Press, 1993. A study of race issues and the history of 'civil rights' in America, the African-American author positing his view that race is an important and far-reaching issue that needs to be tackled by society and government instead of merely ignored or avoided. Hardcover with dust jacket, 105pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-8070-0918-0. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. US History, Race, Racism, Racial Discrimination, Blacks, African-Americans, Negros, Neg... more information

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New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 2001. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The popular New York Times sportswriter explains and discusses horseracing in all its aspects, the Triple Crown races, it's illustrious participants, the sights and smells of the Bayou tracks, Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and elsewhere, the riders, owners, jockeys, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 261pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-87113... more information

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New York: G. P. Putnam's, 1956. Novel set in the eastern Congo, of a woman finding herself and happiness. Hardcover with dust jacket, 318pp., d.j. shows general edgewear with several tears and chippings.. BCE. Hard Cover. Fine/Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fiction, Literature, Novels, Africa, Belgian Congo, Women. ... more information

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New York: Viking : Penguin Group, 1995. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A Harvard psychologist's report on his studies of various American neo-Nazis and racists whom he visited and interviewed in different parts of the country, reflecting a wide variety of views and motivations, concerns, ideas, plans and strategies. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains suggested reading list, 330pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector.. ISBN: 0-670-83958-2. First Edition. Hard ... more information

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Anoka: Greenhaven Press, 1974. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A selection of writings and statements from American white racists and racist publications, reflecting their various viewpoints and positions, mainly drawn from the historic and turbulent late 1960s and early 1970s and therefore providing a unique view into the 'racist movement' or 'underground' of that period. Hardcover, contains numerous illustrations, document reproductions, bibliography, appendices, 228pp., book shows the usual ex-lib... more information

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New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1971. The classic, true, and devastatingly funny set of the author's observations of the interplay between black and white radicals - especially the 'Black Panthers' - of the 1960s with their liberal and trendy left supporters, the former savagely exploiting the latter, the embarrassment and hand-wringings of the social elites of New York City and their naive romanticism and overly-stupid impulses, the emerging art of confrontation engaged in by radicals and protesters - t... more information

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New York: Free Press, 1997. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The highly revealing memoirs of the 1960s 'red diaper baby' New Left activist and writer, now a neo-conservative with plenty to tell about his former comrades and their organizations, crimes, hypocrisies, and infantile beyond-naive politics. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, indexed, 468pp., d.j. shows two tiny corner abrasions. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare..... more information

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New York: Arbor House, 1985. Sci-fi novel of an 'alternate contemporary USA', an anti-communist politically repressive society, and those rebelling from it. Hardcover with dust jacket, 214pp. A very nice copy.. SFBC. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Sci-fi, Science Fiction, Novels, Fantasy, Communism, Anti-Communism. ... more information

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New York: W. W. Norton and Company, 1997. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A nice selection of radio commentator Jerome Stern's best work which was broadcast as 'Radios' on America's NPR radio's 'All Things Considered' programming, discussing the culture, society, people, events, much more, often very humorous but always rather insightful. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, 140pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-... more information

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New York: Daw Books Inc., 1991. Sci-fi novel: An elite pilot of the Choyan race, finding himself in the middle of an incipient civil war, corporate intrigues, political struggles, and other life-threatening situations. Softcover, 348pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy.. ISBN: 0-88677-491-8. 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: Random House, 1997. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The rags to riches biography of an American icon, the woman who became a successful writer, married the publisher of TIME, and won many friends, admirers, and enemies in her quest for public recognition ; contains numerous illustrations, bibliography, notes, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 561pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-394-57555-5. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Biography, TIME Ma... more information

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New York: Pocket Books, 1995. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). The intimate, untold stody of the dysfunctional marriage of the Simpsons, drawn from information provided by family members and close friends, revealing much adultery and too much wealth and playtime, ultimately resulting in an enraged double murder of Nicole and her boyfriend and the most publicized trial ever in US history, the killer getting off without punishment. O.J. is still looking for the 'real murderer'...; contains bw i... more information

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New York: Pocket Books, 1995. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). The intimate, untold stody of the dysfunctional marriage of the Simpsons, drawn from information provided by family members and close friends, revealing much adultery and too much wealth and playtime, ultimately resulting in an enraged double murder of Nicole and her boyfriend and the most publicized trial ever in US history, the killer getting off without punishment. O.J. is still looking for the 'real murderer'...; contains bw i... more information

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New York: TimesBusiness, 1996. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An interesting examination of the founding, rise, and later collapse of the world famous Macy's Department Store of New York City, with much information on the original founder Mr. Macy himself, the string of company executives over its history, possible conspiracy leading to its downfall, the trade itself, more; contains glossy illustrations, sources, bibliography, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 274pp. A very nice copy.. IS... more information

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