Titles starting with V from JB Books

New York: Julian Messner Inc., 1954. The autobiography of the famed Danish explorer and adventurer, the many famous personalities and fellow adventurers he knew, and much information on eskimo habits and life, more; contains maps, glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 422pp., d.j. shows edgewear with several tiny closed tears.. Former Owner Stamp. Fourth Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. European History, Adventure, Exploration, Autobiography, Arctic ... more information

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Chicago: Peoples Book Club, 1947. Historical novel about the discovery of South America's Amazon river. Hardcover, 428pp. A nice copy sans jacket.. BCE. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, South America, Portugal, Brazil, Amazon River. ... more information

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Chicago: Peoples Book Club, 1947. Historical novel about the discovery of South America's Amazon river. Hardcover, 428pp. A nice copy sans jacket.. Former Owner Bookplate. BCE. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, South America, Portugal, Brazil, Amazon River. ... more information

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New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1982. Another in the acclaimed 'Earth's Children' series, this volume exploring the fate of a young girl of the clan who sets out to determine her own destiny and to find love. Hardcover with dust jacket, 502pp., d.j. shows light edgewear.. ISBN: 0-517-54489-X. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, Fiction. ... more information

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New York: Bantam Books, 1982. Another in the 'Earth's Children' series, of prehistoric people struggling to survive - and a beautiful woman with a unique kinship with animals learning wisdom from horses. Softcover, 544pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy.. ISBN: 0-553-25053-1. Later Printing. Soft Cover. Good-. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Literature, Novels, Fiction, Pre-History, Prehistory. ... more information

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Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1955. A novel of strong emotional conflict set in South Africa. Hardcover with dust jacket, 278pp, d.j. bright with some edgewear and several very small tears.. Former Owner Bookplate. BCE. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels, South Africa, Apartheid, Marijuana, Dagga, Pot. ... more information

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New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1993. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The popular columnist presents 120 of her best published essays, discussing a wide range of issues relating to ethics, standards, values, lifestyles, right and wrong, choices and how to make them, the 'things that matter', men, women, relationships, sex, much more. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 353pp. A nice copy. Rare.. ISBN: 0-374-16571-8. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" -... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Warner Books, Incorporated, 1996. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). A survey of America's changing nuclear family, the author happily envisioning step-families, 'blended' families, families headed by gays and lesbians, and 'families' of divorced parents - and the author's proposals of how government and society can and should encourage and subsidize all of the above; contains bibliography. Hardcover with dust jacket, 211pp., d.j. shows one vertical four-inch scratch mark ... more information

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New York: Free Press, 1995. An analysis of past US political campaigns, arguing that issues such as crime, welfare, race, discipline, drugs, prayer, promiscuity etc. are what will motivate voters and decide the destiny of political parties in the 21st century; contains charts, graphs, tables, appendix, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 426pp., remainders mark, d.j. shows very light shelfwear. Rare.. First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. US History, US Politics, Amer... more information

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New York: Dodd Mead, 1957. Sci-fi novel of a manned voyage to Venus, filled with technical detail and many surprises. Hardcover with dust jacket, 212pp., d.j. shows one one-half inch tear to corner of rear flap.. SFBC. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Science Fiction, Sci-fi, Novels, Venus, Interplanetary Exploration. ... more information

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New York: Berkley Books, 1992. Another high-voltage mystery novel from the popular author, filled with love, romance, sex, betrayal, more. Wraps, 414pp. A nice copy.. ISBN: 0-425-13898-4. Fifth Printing. Wraps. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Novels, Fiction, Literature, Love, Romance, Couples, Sex, Sexuality, Mystery, Mysteries. ... more information

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New York: Columbia University Press, 1913. A classic of ancient Indian literature, the oldest romantic novel in India, presenting the original Sanskrit language text, the English translation, and commentary, suitable for the scholar, advanced student, and lay reader alike. Translated and with an introduction by Lous H. Gray, Ph.D.; contains bibliography, lexicographical appendix, Hardcover, 214pp., binding very firm and lettering clear, pagination showing no signs of aging. Extremely rare, especially in ... more information

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New York: Random House, 1999. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An examination of the sex scandal involving President Bill Clinton, Monika Lewinsky, Kenneth Starr, Congress, the Mass Media, and a confused and bewildered public, the author dissecting the various political motives and agendas at play, the legal and constitutional processes involved, the role of Congress, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains source notes and bibliography, indexed, 422pp. A very nice copy, the jacket n... more information

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New York: Random House, 1999. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An examination of the sex scandal involving President Bill Clinton, Monika Lewinsky, Kenneth Starr, Congress, the Mass Media, and a confused and bewildered public, the author dissecting the various political motives and agendas at play, the legal and constitutional processes involved, the role of Congress, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains source notes and bibliography, indexed, 422pp. A very nice copy, the jacket n... more information

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New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2001. FIRST PRINTING of the First U. S. Edition (stated). The biography of Veerappan, a notorious modern criminal in India who has eluded police and government forces there for over three decades, hiding out in the jungle in between leading his gang to wild feats of smuggling, killing, poaching, kidnapping, robbery, etc., becoming a national hero or anti-hero to millions of Indians whilst driving investigatory authorities to great frustration. Has much information on hi... more information

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Fargo: Agricultural Experiment Station, North Dakota Agricultural College, 1930. A report on the scope of the variety of agricultural testing work done by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station as of 1930, emphasizing the variety fo crops and their propagation and care. Softcover, illustrations, 28pp., book shows three hole punches along left side, a few tiny light stains to cover, interior pagination mostly clean and bright but pagefolds to several pages. A very rare collectible.. Revised Editi... more information

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San Francisco: Thorsons / HarperCollins, 1995. An enthusiastic celebration of pasta's wonderful versatility, with an especial focus on vegetarian applications and including hundreds of unique recipes, tips, techniques, ideas, as well as a world guide to pasta itself and discussions on individual accompaniment ingredients; contains countless mouth-watering illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 176pp. A very nice copy. Extremely rare.. First Edition (thus). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾"... more information

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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An unparalleled account of the US Central Intelligence Agency, it's Director, and the US government under President Ronald Reagan, during the turbulent and fateful 1980s, revealing much of the secret and often illegal behind the scenes goings on, the United States extending its power and influence to various corners of the globe with or without welcome; contains glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 543pp. A very ... more information

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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An unparalleled account of the US Central Intelligence Agency, it's Director, and the US government under President Ronald Reagan, during the turbulent and fateful 1980s, revealing much of the secret and often illegal behind the scenes goings on, the United States extending its power and influence to various corners of the globe with or without welcome; contains glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 543pp. A very ... more information

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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An unparalleled account of the US Central Intelligence Agency, it's Director, and the US government under President Ronald Reagan, during the turbulent and fateful 1980s, revealing much of the secret and often illegal behind the scenes goings on, the United States extending its power and influence to various corners of the globe with or without welcome; contains glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 543pp. A very ... more information

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