Search Results: Titles starting with R from JB Books

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. 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 in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1973. Book. Fine. Hardcover. SFBC. 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. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Washington D.C.: Reserve Officers Association of the United States, 1982. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. 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, appendices, 622pp., remainders stamp, d.j. shows one tiny closed edgetear. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Greenwich: Fawcett Crest, 1966. Book. Good+. Wraps. Later Printing. 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. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1997. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. 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 achieve peace, relations with various American presidents and congresses, the future prospects of Israel, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, indexed, 320pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1997. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. 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 achieve peace, relations with various American presidents and congresses, the future prospects of Israel, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, indexed, 320pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 2001. Book. As New. Hard. First Printing.. From the depths of the bush-league tracks of the Bayou to the ever elusive Triple Crown prize, author takes an in-depth look at the races, jockeys, owners and of course the horses themselves in the journey to the Triple Crown. He weaves the heart-breaking stories of thoroughbreds such as Charismatic to the injury riddled journey of More Than Ready in the quest for horse racing's prestigious title. Book is in excellent condition; dust jacket is unclipped but has minor curls on top edges. A must read for the horse racing enthusiast. 261 pages Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Viking : Penguin Group, 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. 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. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Anoka: Greenhaven Press, 1974. Ex-Library. Good-. Hardcover. First Edition.. 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 markings, and moderate general wear. An unusual collectible in this very rare hardcover edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: W. W. Norton and Company, 1997. Book. Illus. by Jerome Stern. New. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. 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. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Daw Books Inc., 1991. Book. Good-. Soft cover. First Paperback Edition.. 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. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: Pocket Books, 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. 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 illustrations. Hardcover with dust jacket, 294pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Pocket Books, 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. 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 illustrations. Hardcover with dust jacket, 294pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Secker & Warburg, 1986. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Former Owner Signature. First Edition.. First Printing of the First Edition. A moving and evocative family memoir growing up in the modern American West, the world of Rodeo and horses, her family and its life, wide open spaces, and generous hearts. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, 177pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1986. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). A moving and evocative family memoir growing up in the modern American West, the world of Rodeo and horses, her family and its life, wide open spaces, and generous hearts. Hardcover with dust jacket, 177pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Tom Doherty Associates : TOR, 1993. Book. Good-. Soft cover. First Paperback Edition.. Western novel of a soldier of fortune escorting a rare religious shrine through Mexico for hard cash, and a double-cross and other surprises and dangers awaiting him. Softcover, 336pp., book shows light general wear. A good reading copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: Summit Books, 1986. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Detective novel set in Los Angeles, involving murder, vice, corruption, and high-level coverups. Hardcover with dust jacket, 394pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Random House, 1991. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). The fascinating true account of an immensely successful Wall Street investment banker who presented himself to others via a series of aggressive 'mad dog' fantasies, including being a hand-to-hand jungle combat veteran from Vietnam and a mover and shaker in the highest financial circles. Beck later became the subject of the popular film 'Wall Street' starring Michael Douglas; contains glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 486pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Doubleday, 1995. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (stated).. Exciting novel of a young man fresh out of law school, finding himself taking on the most powerful, corrupt, and ruthless corporation in America - and exposing a gigantic insurance scam in the process. Hardcover with dust jacket, 434pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An intensely personal portrait of life and its meaning, impending death, and physical and emotional resurrection, the author focusing on the inherited disease of HCM - an enigmatic cardiac condition - which killed his mother and is slowly creeping up on himself also, his struggle to overcome his failing body, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 317pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.