Recent Arrivals from JB Books

Berkeley: Educational Translation and Scholarship Foundation, Inc., 2003. Book. New. Soft cover. First Paperback Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A fine collection of this outstanding philosopher's best works, reflecting a 'counter-current' to today's reigning social and political ideas-paradigm, conceived form a semi-fascistic right-wing conservative outlook. Includes sections on conservatism, liberalism, eugenics, women, religion, health, education, economics, art,… Read more about this item

NY: Dorset Press, 1971. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Book Club Edition. Japan began its journey toward imperialism beginning in 1937 when the Japanese Army entered the capital of China and systemically slaughtered 140,000 of its inhabitants. History has since portrayed the individual responsible for this and other acts of calculated terror, Emperor Hirohito, as an "innocent ceremonial leader who… Read more about this item

New York: Richard Marek, 1981. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Author illustrates the Egyptian Israeli relationships from a chronological perspective. This relationship has its beginnings from the early Zionist visits to the Sinai in 1903, through the friendship of leaders on both sides during WWI, and their shared aspiration for independence from British rule during World War II. Book… Read more about this item

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1974. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Book Club Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. An account of WW II and plan conceived by Field-Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery to end WW II by taking five major bridges over the Rhine, especially the last one at Arnhem, sixty-four miles behind the German lines; a thrilling account… Read more about this item

New York: Delacorte Press, 1975. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Author tries to answer the question: Are the astronaut-gods still in touch with us? Are they in any way responsible for miracles, faith healing and the supernatural phenomena all around us? 291 pages Good condition-Spine slightly cocked. Binding tight, pages clean-show age toning. … Read more about this item

Lawrence KS: University Press of Kansas, 2004. Book. As New. Hard. Former Owner Signature. First Printing.. The Soviet-German War of 1941-1945 was the most extensive intelligence/counterintelligence war in modern history, involving the capture, torture, deportation, execution, and "doubling" of tens of thousands of agents-most of them Soviet citizens. While Russian armies fought furiously to defeat the Wehrmacht, Stalin's security services… Read more about this item

NY: Reader's Digest Press, 1973. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Former Owner Signatures. Book Club Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A study of the Battle of Stalingrad. Considered the bloodiest battle in the history of warfare, Craig documents the street-by-street battle. Includes pictures and maps of important strategic moves throughout the book. Images available upon request. - inside… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1973. Book. Fine. Hardcover. BCE. Novel of an alcoholic British Consul in a small town in Argentina getting mixed up in revolutionary politics and various untrustrworthy characters and their situations. This novel later made into a major motion picture starring Michael Caine. Hardcover with dust jacket, 315pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased… Read more about this item

NY: Random House, 1972. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The man who made the President's visit to China possible, distinguished chronicler of the Chinese revolution and the acknowledged Western expert on Chinese affairs author of Red Star Over China and Red China Today: The Other Side of the River. This first edition 3rd… Read more about this item

New York: Zebra Books, 1978. Book. Good. Soft cover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Amid the shellfire and bomb bursts of the Second World War, the most explosive struggle was that of the Fuhrer and his generals. Hitler's contempt for his generals enabled him to achieve some of his most brilliant coups-the occupation of the Rhineland, the… Read more about this item

New York: Arlington House, 1969. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition (?).. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The critical analysis of the News and Content of the New York Times.8 vo Interesting discussion on the impact of this liberal leaning media giant on world politics - installation of a communist dictator in Cuba; the no-win policy in the Korean… Read more about this item

New York: Harper Collins, 1998. Book. Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The full story of the Fifty-Year Swiss-Nazi Conspiracy to Steal Billions from Europe's Jews and Holocaust survivors. Book is in good condition-covers have light wear - points have curling from being read; Spine is slightly cocked. Pagination has age toning and bottom… Read more about this item

New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1975. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Book Club Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The little-known stories of how D-Day became one of the Allies' greatest victories. This 2 volume set details the many ways the Allies deceived and undermined Hitler, spied on, and employed intelligence and counterintelligence against the Nazis… Read more about this item

NY: Dorset Press, 1971. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The official US Army history of the German Campaign in Russia, from the encirclement at Stalingrad to the surrender of Berlin. Includes the German attack on Stalingrad and the Red Army's victory, the Kursk/Zitadelle battle, Soviet offensives, Partisan warfare, Cherkassey, Nikopol, Crimea, Karelia, destruction of Army… Read more about this item

New York: Del Rey Books : Ballantine, 1984. Book. Fine. Hardcover. SFBC. Sci-fi novel of a man discovering himself trapped in the countdown to Armageddon, and wha the must do to try to avert it. Hardcover with dust jacket, 311pp. A very nice copy. Pages show slight rippling in upper corner possibly due to exposure to dampness very slight staining… Read more about this item

North Chicago: Bunting Publications, Inc., 1946. Book. Good+. Soft cover. First Edition.. The classic, indispensable all-round recipe guide to all kinds of food dishes - especially traditional American meals and snacks - covering all food groups and tastes - the clear instructions and lists of ingredients and measures presented in a readable, simple, and practical manner. Softcover, indexed by food… Read more about this item

NY: Storm Publishers, 1948. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition (?).. The author provides a well-researched narrative about the attitudes of the western nations regarding the German people post World War I and World War II. Not defending the atrocities of either War but pointing out the very fact that the German people were also casualties of these conflicts.… Read more about this item

New York: Baen Publishing Enterprises, 1992. Book. Good-. Soft cover. First Paperback Edition.. Sci-fi novel of a man born on the bottom rung in an age that makes the present era seem Golden - and his life going rapidly downhill from there. Softcover, 261pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾"… Read more about this item

NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1960. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Book Club Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Perhaps the best way to appreciate Gibbon is through Low's famous one-volume abridgement, which is massive enough. This is a Near Fine copy of the Book Club edition, which is bound in the same way as the First.… Read more about this item

Eugene: Hemlock Society, 1991. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A thoughtful and practical discussion of issues involving assisted suicide for the terminally ill, family and health care obstacles, and everything related. Also a fine resource for canvassing the literature on the subject; contains bibliography, appendices, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 192pp. A very… Read more about this item