JB Books (126 results)

Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. The New Testament in the standard modern English translation, expressing the meaning of the Greek iteration in commonly understood and readable English usage. Wraps, indexed, map, 599pp., book shows light general wear, tape inside rear cover. A very good reading and working copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00009183

Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. This issue: the changing face of old Spain, lands of the bold captains mapped anew, Pittsburgh, tree snails of the everglades, the world of fishes, Israel land of promise, more. The world-famous magazine devoted to geographicical exploration and adventure, studying places, peoples, cultures, wildlife, flora and fauna around the world. Softcover, contains illustrations, maps, period advertisements, pagination to p.434, rear cover excised, tape reinforcement to spine. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00014741

Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. This issue: Yankee cruises the storied Nile, Nile valley land of the Pharaohs, shrimp nursery, profiles of the presidents part II, Surtsey island born of fire, more. The world-famous magazine devoted to geographicical exploration and adventure, studying places, peoples, cultures, wildlife, flora and fauna around the world. Softcover, contains illustrations, maps, period advertisements, pagination to p.726, rear cover excised, tape reinforcement to spine. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00014743

Magazine. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. This issue: Egypt's dazzling past, present, and hopeful future, Buffalo River, the Philippines, sponges, Chief Joseph, more. The world-famous magazine devoted to geographicical exploration and adventure, studying places, peoples, cultures, wildlife, flora and fauna around the world. Softcover, to p146, contains photos, maps, period advertisements. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00016868

Magazine. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. This issue: Nevada, Yosemite, dwindling world oil supplies, Burma, the Cotswolds in England, more. The world-famous magazine devoted to geographicical exploration and adventure, studying places, peoples, cultures, wildlife, flora and fauna around the world. Softcover, to p874, contains photos, maps, period advertisements. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00013953

Magazine. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. This issue: Guatemala, Mayas, Virginia, ancient Greek ship, Tuscany in Italy, Scotland's Inner Hebrides, fish in the Red Sea, more. The world-famous magazine devoted to geographicical exploration and adventure, studying places, peoples, cultures, wildlife, flora and fauna around the world. Softcover, to p730, contains photos, maps, period advertisements. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00013956

Magazine. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. This issue: the Irish of Dingle, Robert Frost, Hawaii and its past, Brazilian bees migrations, marsh Arabs, San Antonio in Texas, more. The world-famous magazine devoted to geographicical exploration and adventure, studying places, peoples, cultures, wildlife, flora and fauna around the world. Softcover, to p576, contains photos, maps, period advertisements. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00013960

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition (thus). First Printing of the First Paperback Edition (stated). The autobiography of the globetrotting man who has exerted so much behind the scenes influence throughout the 20th century - as financier, businessman, statesman, envoy, industrialist, entrepeneur, philanthropist, physician. from Lenin to Gorbachev, FDR to Reagan, knowing and influencing presidents, prime ministers, shahs, sheiks, and monarchs. Filled with a wealth of information on personalities and events; contains numerous glossy illustrations, index. Wraps, 544pp., shows light general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Bookplate.

Seller Inventory # 00005724

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Third Printing. A fascinating discussion of Biblical prophecies with respect to future events in the Middle East, armed conflict and Armageddon involving Israel, the destruction of Western civilization due to involvement there, much more. Wraps, 234pp., the usual ex-library markings, book shows very little wear. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Seller Inventory # 00008778

Wraps. Condition: Good+. First Paperback Edition (stated). FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition (stated). A study of the 1995 assassination of Isreali leader Yitzhak Rabin by a radical Jewish assassin, as well as analysing the history of Jewish Zionist terrorism and radicalism in the Mideast, the motivations of the members of these groups, their ideals misguided or otherwise, the cycle of violence itself, much more. Wraps, contains maps, illustrations, notes, indexed, 321pp., book shows creasing and lean to spine, a few page folds. A good reading and working copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008962

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. The full story of Jonathan Pollard, a Jewish-American who betrayed his country for Israel, his ideals and how and why he did it, the Israel reactions of indignant denial followed by admission that he was one of their spies, the powerful lobbying efforts on his behalf to try to get him set free in spite of his blatant and proven treason, the reactions of US politicians to the pressures, much more, as well as the continuing attempts to get Pollard released and admitted to Israel. Wraps, contains glossy illustrations, indexed, 342pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008966

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. A comprehensive survey of Saudi Arabia, its history, its resources - espeically oil - its religion, its outlook on the world and the world's outlook on it, its economic development, its relationships with other Arabic nations, its secretive monarchichal government and rulng family, the impact of American and Israeli Zionist politics on this nation's evoluton, much more. Wraps, bibliography, indexed, 468pp. A nice copy. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008973

Wraps. Condition: Good-. First Edition. A study of the many Biblical dreams and visions, their explanations and prophetic implications - especially those of the Book of Revelation - scripturally documented, foretelling the 'end times' of Earth and its peoples. Edition and printing not given, presumed First. Wraps, 322pp., book shows general mild wear, some creasing to cover, a few pages show underlining. A good reading and working copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00009016

Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. First Paperback Edition (stated). FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition (stated). A detailed picture of America's Jewish community, its successes and failures, its political and social attitudes, its levels of financial and political power and its activism within the popular culture, its manners and style, its adjustments to itself and others, its support for Zionism and Israel, much more. Wraps, notes indexed, 382pp. A nice copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00009115

Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. An analysis of the Book of Acts from the New Testament of the Bible, the individual passages and their meanings and intent, the overall perspective of the work, how individual Christians should relate to it, much more. Presumed First. Wraps, contains maps, further reading list, glossary, 128pp., book shows some creasing to covers. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00009128

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. BCE. The memoirs of a woman related to a former Iraqi prime mininste, she being arrested by Saddam's secret police and incarcerated in a prison as a political prisoner, it devasting her life - but also providing her with numerous insights into Saddam's regime, the incidence of torture and other human rights abuses, imprisonment without trial, execution, fear, much more, all of which she relates in this book. Hardcover with dust jacket, maps, illustrations, appendices, glossary, indexed, 304pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00011926

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. First Printing of the First Edition. The autobiography of the globetrotting man who has exerted so much behind the scenes influence throughout the 20th century - as financier, businessman, statesman, envoy, industrialist, entrepeneur, philanthropist, physician. from Lenin to Gorbachev, FDR to Reagan, knowing and influencing presidents, prime ministers, shahs, sheiks, and monarchs. Filled with a wealth of information on personalities and events; contains numerous glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 544pp., d.j. shows light edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00004146

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. BCE. The autobiography of the two Christian American women who traveled to Afghanistan to bring their faith to Afghans as an alternative to Islam and the rule of the Taliban - but whilst working there the 9-11 terrorist events occurred and Afghanistan became a primary target of the United States - resulting in their arrest by the Taliban and imprisonment and eventual release. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, 309pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00012616

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good-. First Printing (stated). Novel of WW2 intrigue in the Middle East, with several interesting misfit characters and romance, presenting an interesting view of the life and pastimes of the various Mideastern major cities of the time. Hardcover with dust jacket, 506pp., d.j. shows serious edgewear and several one- and two-inch tears but is bright and mostly intact. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Signature.

Seller Inventory # 00002449

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. First Printing of the First Edition. The autobiography of the globetrotting man who has exerted so much behind the scenes influence throughout the 20th century - as financier, businessman, statesman, envoy, industrialist, entrepeneur, philanthropist, physician. from Lenin to Gorbachev, FDR to Reagan, knowing and influencing presidents, prime ministers, shahs, sheiks, and monarchs. Filled with a wealth of information on personalities and events; contains numerous glossy illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 544pp., books shows one or two blank front papers missing and appear to have been cut away, d.j. shows light shelfwear and a hint of edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00002627

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. BCE. A classic Costain historical novel of the Mideast, of an artisan of Antioch freed from slavery to complete a wonderful art project, diverted by various perils and the charms of two beautiful women. Hardcover, with dust jacket, maps, 533pp., d.j. shows mild general edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Signature.

Seller Inventory # 00003335

Hard Cover. Condition: Good-. No Jacket. First Edition (?). Translated from the Spanish, the famous Mexican Jesuit priest's novel-like surveying of events in antiquity at the time of Christ. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover, 324pp., boards show general light wear with one small stain to bottom of front board, staining to inside boards, front blank endpaper excised. Good reading copy. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bookstore Stamp.

Seller Inventory # 00004962

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition (stated). The memoirs of the Soviet Jew who stood up to the Kremlin and became a prisoner of the Soviet KGB for nine years, ultimately winning release to move to Israel, his story told with warmth, humor, and intelligence. Casts considerable light on the workings of Soviet society and government, and the situation of Jews within and without the USSR who work together for their common goals; contains glossy illustrations, index. Translated from the Russian by Stefani Hoffman. Hardcover with dust jacket, 437pp., d.j. shows light edgwear with two closed microtears. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00003586

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. The autobiography of the former head of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith (ADL), describing his lifetime devotion to stomping out anti-Semitism and anti-Semites from World War Two onwards, defending Israel and Zionism against critics and boycotts, fighting racial discrimination and bigotry everywhere. Has much information on his battles against American neo-nazi and racist persons and groups, his fight against Senator Joseph McCarthy, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, indexed, 423pp. An excellent copy with the jacket neatly encased in an archival protector, albeit with the usual ex-lib markings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Seller Inventory # 00015017

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition (stated). FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The memoirs of a woman who helped to create Human Rights Watch, discussing the fall of communism, the many political prisoners she worked to assist and free, the issues, persons, and causes that the organization focused on and tackled, those who give support, the opposition and how it grappled with it, the role of mass media, tactics and strategy, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains glossy illustrations, indexed, 405pp., remainders mark. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008127

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Goddard, John (illustrator). First Edition. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A sympathetic survey of the Palestinian people, examining their history, culture, and their modern experience of dispossession and repression through Zionist occupation. Hardcover, 240pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bookstore Plate.

Seller Inventory # 00000745

Wraps. Condition: Fine. First Paperback Edition. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A survey of the history of the Mideast and events and processes leading up to the modern attempts to attain peace there - especially the peace negotiations between Rabin and Arafat, what the Bible teaches with respect to peace and war, more. Wraps, map, chronology, 112pp. A very nice copy. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008777

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First American Edition (stated). FIRST PRINTING of the First American Edition (stated). The famous Israeli general and major participant of the 1967 Mideast 'Seven Day' war presents his account of the long-sought peace accords between Egypt and Israel, his personal history, the security situation of Israel, much more. Hardcover, contains appendices, maps, indexed, 368pp. A nice copy sans jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00001338

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. The memoirs of the experienced Israeli political leader, military attache to the United States, and diplomat at the United Nations, discussing his early upbringing in Dublin's Irish-Jewish ghetto, his schooling in Palestine, his stint as a British Army officer, his witnessing the Nazi concentration camps's capture by Allied troops, the formation of the state of Israel which he participated in, his rise tot he rank of general in the Israeli army, his help in creating its intelligence agency, much more, as well as containing many reflections on his fellow leading Israelis, Israel's unique problems in the international area, etc. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, illustrations, indexed, 448pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00012310

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Third Printing. The detailed, fascinating history of Israel's intelligence agencies - the Mossad and Shin Bet - discussing their origins, their leading personalities and agents, their special operations and successes and failures, as well as has much information on Israel's chemical, biological, and nuclear capabilities, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, notes, bibliography, indexed, 466pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00012311