Rick the Librarian
05-10-2015, 10:59
All remaining books below REDUCED!!! Also some NEW titles added below that (no reductions on them) This supersedes the earlier ad from last week.
Gathered together are a large number of books on World War II as well as a few on other wars and topics. Take a look for “bundle” prices on multiple books for sale on one category.
A) Payment can be made by check or money order. I may have to hold checks until they clear unless you are known to me. Paypal can be used, but a 4% premium will be added to offset fees charged by Paypal unless you do it as a gift/family.
B) All prices do not include shipping. Shipping is done by USPS Media Mail, which I have found economical and secure. I will quote a shipping price, when you make an offer. Insurance is optional. Although I pack and ship very carefully, I can’t be responsible if you don’t insure large purchases.
C) Books vary in condition and I do my best to describe them properly. Books are hard-backed unless otherwise mentioned. Any questions will be gladly answered. I will also provide reasonable pictures of the books or their content if you want. Obviously, “I’ll take it” trumps over “Can you send me more information?”
D) When you contact me about these books, please inquire by book title, not number. You can contact me through this forum or at –rrsbls@msn.com-- (remove dashes)
I. “Rick’s Picks
1) “Mornings on Horseback: The Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt” by David McCullough. The National Book Award–winning biography that tells the story of how young Teddy Roosevelt transformed himself from a sickly boy into the vigorous man who would become a war hero and ultimately president of the United States, told by master historian David McCullough. Near new, $8.95 REDUCED to $6.50
2) “The Mini-14: Plinker, Hunter, Assault… Rifle” by Duncan Long. The Mini-14 is the most versatile modern rifle, used by homeowners, hunters, survivalists, law enforce-ment agencies and military forces. An infinite number of Mini-14s may be constructed with the many marketed accessories. Here is the Mini-14's history, model specifications and much more. Trade ppk. $8.50 REDUCED to $6.00
II. World War II:
1) “The Scourge of the Swastika” by Lord Russell of Liverpool. Lord Russell of Liverpool was part of the legal team that brought Nazi war criminals to justice, and from this first-hand position, he published the sensational, bestselling The Scourge of the Swastika in 1954. Liverpool shows that the actions of the Third Reich, including the Holocaust, were illegal, not merely immoral. Ppk. VG-ex. $3.95 REDUCED to $2.25
2) “The Goebbels Diaries” by Louis Lochner (translator). During 1942 1nd 1943, when Nazi Germany was passing the peak of its power, Joseph Goebbels wrote a gigantic personal diary, covering every plot, every plan, every doubt and jealousy and confidence of the closely guarded Nazi hierarchy. Goebbels was closer to Hitler than any of the others, and if he was mad, he was a madman with an eye on history. Ppk. VG-Ex. $3.95 REDUCED to $2.25
3) “Hitler: A Study in Tyranny” by Alan Bullock. In "Hitler: A Study in Tyranny," Alan Bullock stated that, as an author, he has no axe to grind. He adhered to that statement. Bullock offered a very balanced and plausible account of Hitler's life attempting to understand the dictator not as a demon but as a human being. One of the first attempts to write a detailed biography and still considered a classic. Ppk. VG, $2.95 REDUCED to $1.95
4) “Sea of Thunder” by Evan Thomas (G). Thomas addresses the WWII Pacific naval war from the perspectives of four officers: William Halsey, who commanded the U.S. 3rd Fleet; Adm. Takeo Kurita, his Japanese counterpart; Adm. Matome Ugaki, Kurita's senior subordinate and a "true believer" in Japan's destiny; and Cdr. Ernest Evans, captain of a lowly destroyer, the U.S.S. Johnston. The Americans believed the Japanese incapable of great military feats, while the Japanese believed the Americans were incapable of paying the price of war. Both were tragically wrong. VG-Ex trade ppk. $5.25 REDUCED to $3.95
5) “A Sailor’s Admiral: William Halsey” by James Merrill. (G) A celebratory biography of Admiral William “Bull” Halsey from the dark days of Pearl Harbor until the Japanese surrender. VG-Ex. $6.50 REDUCED to $4.75
6) “A Leader Born: The Life of John McCain, Pacific Carrier Commander” by Alton Gilbert. John S. 'Slew' McCain was an old-school sailor. Wiry, profane, a cusser and a gambler, he reminded more than one observer of 'Popeye.' He was also a pioneer in the hard-hitting naval tactics that brought Imperial Japan to its knees. NEW! $8.50 REDUCED to $6.75
7) “Patton and Rommel: Men of War” by Dennis Showalter. A distinguished American scholar of World War II gives us an outstanding parallel biography of Erwin Rommel and George Patton, two of the most colorful and accomplished WWII leaders. Men with very different backgrounds--Patton's was an upper-crust family with a forebear who had a distinguished Confederate army record; the Rommels were middle-class Swabians, and Erwin's father saw the army as an appropriate career and a means of moving up the imperial German social ladder--both achieved distinction as mobile-war experts in WWII. Near new, $8.50 REDUCED to $6.75
8) “Flyboys” by James Bradley. This acclaimed bestseller brilliantly illuminates a hidden piece of World War II history as it tells the harrowing true story of nine American airmen shot down in the Pacific. One of them, George H. W. Bush, was miraculously rescued. What happened to the other eight remained a secret for almost 60 years. Near new, $7.95 REDUCED to 5.95
9) “War in the Pacific: Stirrings” by Edwin Hoyt. Battles of Coral Sea and Midway and run-up to Guadalcanal. Ppk. Near new, $3.50 REDUCED to $1.95
10) “I Could Never Be So Lucky Again” by Gen. James Doolittle. Pilot, scholar, daredevil, general . . . James ""Jimmy"" Doolittle was one of America's greatest heroes. In a life filled with adventure and achievement, Doolittle did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology. During World War II, he served his country as a fearless and innovative air warrior. VG-ex. ppk. $3.00 REDUCED to $1.70
III. General Military Subjects
1) “Fox Two: The Story of America’s First Ace in Vietnam” by Randy Cunningham. No one will think that literature was Mr. Cunningham's first career. But it is gripping, it is honest, and it is relatable. The author is very transparent about the ups and downs of the Vietnam War as he experienced it. He also deals very poignantly with the emotional and spiritual struggle that wartime forced upon him. Trade ppk G-VG, $3.50 REDUCED to $1.95
2) “The Silver Star” by James Wise. The authors have compiled this stirring collection of profiles in courage to honor the Sailors and Marines awarded the Silver Star by the U.S. Navy while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It documents the extraordinary, award-winning actions of young American men in the war against global terrorism. This book also includes selected profiles of Silver Star recipients from previous wars whose stories stand out as the best among an elite group. NEW! $10.00 REDUCED to $7.00
3) “Shooting Star, T-Bird and Starfire” by Rhodes Arnold. A complete pictorial history of the F-80, T-33 and F-94. Large, “magazine”-sized ppk. $5.95. REDUCED to $3.50
IV. Misc. History:
1) “The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and Avalanche” by Gary Krist. In February 1910, a massive blizzard trapped two trainloads of passengers high in the Cascade Mountains. Crews from the Great Northern Railway worked around the clock to rescue the trains stranded on the edge of a precipice near Wellington, Washington. Then an avalanche half a mile wide descended from the pinnacles, forcing the trains and their passengers down the mountainside. Bodies were scattered all over the area, some buried as deep as 40 feet. 96 fatalities. Near new, $8.95 REDUCED to $5.95
2) “Echos of Fury: The 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helens.” By Frank Parchman. Former investigative journalist Frank Parchman becomes embedded in the lives of eight people whose fates are profoundly altered and ultimately become intertwined in the aftermath of the volcanic fury in southwest Washington state. The story begins on March 20, 1980. After 123 years of geologic tranquility, a swarm of earthquakes signaled that America's youngest and most dangerous volcano was coming back to life, killing 57 people. Ex-Library, VG, $6.95 REDUCED to $4.50
V. Fiction and Humor
1) “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film, also a classic. Trade ppk., $4.95 REDUCED to $3.00
2) “Master and Commander” by Patrick O’Brian. This, the first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey, R.N., and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against a thrilling backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of a life aboard a man-of-war in Nelson's navy are faultlessly rendered: the conversational idiom of the officers in the ward room and the men on the lower deck. Rather loosely adapted into the popular movie of the same name. Trade ppk. Ex.-near new, $5.25 REDUCED to $3.50
3) “The Grasshopper Trap” by Patrick McManus. . The hilarious outdoor humorist and a great selection for “outdoor-oriented” families. A number of funny short stories. You have to read “Gunrunning”, about the dangers of sneaking new guns past a suspicious spouse!! –RtL Trade ppk, VG-ex., $4.00 REDUCED to $2.95
NEW TITLES ADDED!
--Civil War:
1. “Battle of New Market” by Wm. Davis. VG-Ex. $6.95
2. “All For the Union: The Civil War Diary of Elisha Rhodes” by Robert Rhodes. A CW bestseller! Trade ppk, near new, $5.95
3. (two books) “Grant Takes Command” and “Grant Moves South” – two excellent books on Ulysses S. Grant by renowned CW writer Bruce Catton. “South” is in Ex-near new condition, “Command” is in G-VG condition. $12.00 for both or $7.50 ea.
--“What If”
1. Gray Tide in the East” by Andrew Heller. Takes place in WWI – Germany defeats Russia and turns on England and France who lack the help of the U.S. who stays neutral. This time, things are different! Trade ppk. NEW - $4.95
2. “Almost History: Close Calls, Plan Bs and Twists of Fate” by Roger Burns. Things that could have turned out differently. Nixon’s prepared speech if Apollo 11 failed; Eisenhower’s announcement of D-Day failing Message carried by John Glenn had he met an ET in space! Ex.-near new, $5.95
--Various military History:
1. “The Second World War in Color” by Larousse. An alphabetical listing of color photos, paintings and posters from WWII. Near new, $6.95
2. “C-130: The Hercules” by M.E. Morris. Beautiful book, mostly in color of the “Herky Bird” that not only “trash-hauled” but is doing so much more 60+ years after the first flight. Trade ppk. NEW, $5.95
3. “People at War 1914-1918” by Michael Moynihan. In the words of soldiers and civilians who experiences WWI. Trade ppk, Ex-near new, $4.00
4. “Gallipoli Campaign: The Gentleman’s War”. A guidebook on the Gallipoli Campaign with pictures, monuments and much “you are there” information including a pull-out map. NEW trade ppk, $4.95
5. “World Naval Aviation” by Paul Beaver. A country-by-country rundown of all aircraft and helicopters used by their navies. Carrier planes, patrol planes and helicopters. Ex. $5.95
--Biography
1. “Rickover: Controversy and Genius” by Norman Pollmar. (G) A very detailed bio of the controversial admiral who spawned the nuclear program of the U.S. Navy by renowned naval writer Norman Polmar. Near new, $6.95
2. “Eamon de Valera: The Man Who Was Ireland” by Tim Pat Coogan. Founder of the IRA and president of Ireland for a generation, including his controversial WWII neutrality policies. Ex-near new, $6.50
3. “In the Arena: an Autobiography” by Charlton Heston. One of the greatest actors of the 50s and 60s and president of the NRA. In his own words. 500+ pages. Near new, $5.95
Gathered together are a large number of books on World War II as well as a few on other wars and topics. Take a look for “bundle” prices on multiple books for sale on one category.
A) Payment can be made by check or money order. I may have to hold checks until they clear unless you are known to me. Paypal can be used, but a 4% premium will be added to offset fees charged by Paypal unless you do it as a gift/family.
B) All prices do not include shipping. Shipping is done by USPS Media Mail, which I have found economical and secure. I will quote a shipping price, when you make an offer. Insurance is optional. Although I pack and ship very carefully, I can’t be responsible if you don’t insure large purchases.
C) Books vary in condition and I do my best to describe them properly. Books are hard-backed unless otherwise mentioned. Any questions will be gladly answered. I will also provide reasonable pictures of the books or their content if you want. Obviously, “I’ll take it” trumps over “Can you send me more information?”
D) When you contact me about these books, please inquire by book title, not number. You can contact me through this forum or at –rrsbls@msn.com-- (remove dashes)
I. “Rick’s Picks
1) “Mornings on Horseback: The Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt” by David McCullough. The National Book Award–winning biography that tells the story of how young Teddy Roosevelt transformed himself from a sickly boy into the vigorous man who would become a war hero and ultimately president of the United States, told by master historian David McCullough. Near new, $8.95 REDUCED to $6.50
2) “The Mini-14: Plinker, Hunter, Assault… Rifle” by Duncan Long. The Mini-14 is the most versatile modern rifle, used by homeowners, hunters, survivalists, law enforce-ment agencies and military forces. An infinite number of Mini-14s may be constructed with the many marketed accessories. Here is the Mini-14's history, model specifications and much more. Trade ppk. $8.50 REDUCED to $6.00
II. World War II:
1) “The Scourge of the Swastika” by Lord Russell of Liverpool. Lord Russell of Liverpool was part of the legal team that brought Nazi war criminals to justice, and from this first-hand position, he published the sensational, bestselling The Scourge of the Swastika in 1954. Liverpool shows that the actions of the Third Reich, including the Holocaust, were illegal, not merely immoral. Ppk. VG-ex. $3.95 REDUCED to $2.25
2) “The Goebbels Diaries” by Louis Lochner (translator). During 1942 1nd 1943, when Nazi Germany was passing the peak of its power, Joseph Goebbels wrote a gigantic personal diary, covering every plot, every plan, every doubt and jealousy and confidence of the closely guarded Nazi hierarchy. Goebbels was closer to Hitler than any of the others, and if he was mad, he was a madman with an eye on history. Ppk. VG-Ex. $3.95 REDUCED to $2.25
3) “Hitler: A Study in Tyranny” by Alan Bullock. In "Hitler: A Study in Tyranny," Alan Bullock stated that, as an author, he has no axe to grind. He adhered to that statement. Bullock offered a very balanced and plausible account of Hitler's life attempting to understand the dictator not as a demon but as a human being. One of the first attempts to write a detailed biography and still considered a classic. Ppk. VG, $2.95 REDUCED to $1.95
4) “Sea of Thunder” by Evan Thomas (G). Thomas addresses the WWII Pacific naval war from the perspectives of four officers: William Halsey, who commanded the U.S. 3rd Fleet; Adm. Takeo Kurita, his Japanese counterpart; Adm. Matome Ugaki, Kurita's senior subordinate and a "true believer" in Japan's destiny; and Cdr. Ernest Evans, captain of a lowly destroyer, the U.S.S. Johnston. The Americans believed the Japanese incapable of great military feats, while the Japanese believed the Americans were incapable of paying the price of war. Both were tragically wrong. VG-Ex trade ppk. $5.25 REDUCED to $3.95
5) “A Sailor’s Admiral: William Halsey” by James Merrill. (G) A celebratory biography of Admiral William “Bull” Halsey from the dark days of Pearl Harbor until the Japanese surrender. VG-Ex. $6.50 REDUCED to $4.75
6) “A Leader Born: The Life of John McCain, Pacific Carrier Commander” by Alton Gilbert. John S. 'Slew' McCain was an old-school sailor. Wiry, profane, a cusser and a gambler, he reminded more than one observer of 'Popeye.' He was also a pioneer in the hard-hitting naval tactics that brought Imperial Japan to its knees. NEW! $8.50 REDUCED to $6.75
7) “Patton and Rommel: Men of War” by Dennis Showalter. A distinguished American scholar of World War II gives us an outstanding parallel biography of Erwin Rommel and George Patton, two of the most colorful and accomplished WWII leaders. Men with very different backgrounds--Patton's was an upper-crust family with a forebear who had a distinguished Confederate army record; the Rommels were middle-class Swabians, and Erwin's father saw the army as an appropriate career and a means of moving up the imperial German social ladder--both achieved distinction as mobile-war experts in WWII. Near new, $8.50 REDUCED to $6.75
8) “Flyboys” by James Bradley. This acclaimed bestseller brilliantly illuminates a hidden piece of World War II history as it tells the harrowing true story of nine American airmen shot down in the Pacific. One of them, George H. W. Bush, was miraculously rescued. What happened to the other eight remained a secret for almost 60 years. Near new, $7.95 REDUCED to 5.95
9) “War in the Pacific: Stirrings” by Edwin Hoyt. Battles of Coral Sea and Midway and run-up to Guadalcanal. Ppk. Near new, $3.50 REDUCED to $1.95
10) “I Could Never Be So Lucky Again” by Gen. James Doolittle. Pilot, scholar, daredevil, general . . . James ""Jimmy"" Doolittle was one of America's greatest heroes. In a life filled with adventure and achievement, Doolittle did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology. During World War II, he served his country as a fearless and innovative air warrior. VG-ex. ppk. $3.00 REDUCED to $1.70
III. General Military Subjects
1) “Fox Two: The Story of America’s First Ace in Vietnam” by Randy Cunningham. No one will think that literature was Mr. Cunningham's first career. But it is gripping, it is honest, and it is relatable. The author is very transparent about the ups and downs of the Vietnam War as he experienced it. He also deals very poignantly with the emotional and spiritual struggle that wartime forced upon him. Trade ppk G-VG, $3.50 REDUCED to $1.95
2) “The Silver Star” by James Wise. The authors have compiled this stirring collection of profiles in courage to honor the Sailors and Marines awarded the Silver Star by the U.S. Navy while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It documents the extraordinary, award-winning actions of young American men in the war against global terrorism. This book also includes selected profiles of Silver Star recipients from previous wars whose stories stand out as the best among an elite group. NEW! $10.00 REDUCED to $7.00
3) “Shooting Star, T-Bird and Starfire” by Rhodes Arnold. A complete pictorial history of the F-80, T-33 and F-94. Large, “magazine”-sized ppk. $5.95. REDUCED to $3.50
IV. Misc. History:
1) “The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and Avalanche” by Gary Krist. In February 1910, a massive blizzard trapped two trainloads of passengers high in the Cascade Mountains. Crews from the Great Northern Railway worked around the clock to rescue the trains stranded on the edge of a precipice near Wellington, Washington. Then an avalanche half a mile wide descended from the pinnacles, forcing the trains and their passengers down the mountainside. Bodies were scattered all over the area, some buried as deep as 40 feet. 96 fatalities. Near new, $8.95 REDUCED to $5.95
2) “Echos of Fury: The 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helens.” By Frank Parchman. Former investigative journalist Frank Parchman becomes embedded in the lives of eight people whose fates are profoundly altered and ultimately become intertwined in the aftermath of the volcanic fury in southwest Washington state. The story begins on March 20, 1980. After 123 years of geologic tranquility, a swarm of earthquakes signaled that America's youngest and most dangerous volcano was coming back to life, killing 57 people. Ex-Library, VG, $6.95 REDUCED to $4.50
V. Fiction and Humor
1) “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film, also a classic. Trade ppk., $4.95 REDUCED to $3.00
2) “Master and Commander” by Patrick O’Brian. This, the first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey, R.N., and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against a thrilling backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of a life aboard a man-of-war in Nelson's navy are faultlessly rendered: the conversational idiom of the officers in the ward room and the men on the lower deck. Rather loosely adapted into the popular movie of the same name. Trade ppk. Ex.-near new, $5.25 REDUCED to $3.50
3) “The Grasshopper Trap” by Patrick McManus. . The hilarious outdoor humorist and a great selection for “outdoor-oriented” families. A number of funny short stories. You have to read “Gunrunning”, about the dangers of sneaking new guns past a suspicious spouse!! –RtL Trade ppk, VG-ex., $4.00 REDUCED to $2.95
NEW TITLES ADDED!
--Civil War:
1. “Battle of New Market” by Wm. Davis. VG-Ex. $6.95
2. “All For the Union: The Civil War Diary of Elisha Rhodes” by Robert Rhodes. A CW bestseller! Trade ppk, near new, $5.95
3. (two books) “Grant Takes Command” and “Grant Moves South” – two excellent books on Ulysses S. Grant by renowned CW writer Bruce Catton. “South” is in Ex-near new condition, “Command” is in G-VG condition. $12.00 for both or $7.50 ea.
--“What If”
1. Gray Tide in the East” by Andrew Heller. Takes place in WWI – Germany defeats Russia and turns on England and France who lack the help of the U.S. who stays neutral. This time, things are different! Trade ppk. NEW - $4.95
2. “Almost History: Close Calls, Plan Bs and Twists of Fate” by Roger Burns. Things that could have turned out differently. Nixon’s prepared speech if Apollo 11 failed; Eisenhower’s announcement of D-Day failing Message carried by John Glenn had he met an ET in space! Ex.-near new, $5.95
--Various military History:
1. “The Second World War in Color” by Larousse. An alphabetical listing of color photos, paintings and posters from WWII. Near new, $6.95
2. “C-130: The Hercules” by M.E. Morris. Beautiful book, mostly in color of the “Herky Bird” that not only “trash-hauled” but is doing so much more 60+ years after the first flight. Trade ppk. NEW, $5.95
3. “People at War 1914-1918” by Michael Moynihan. In the words of soldiers and civilians who experiences WWI. Trade ppk, Ex-near new, $4.00
4. “Gallipoli Campaign: The Gentleman’s War”. A guidebook on the Gallipoli Campaign with pictures, monuments and much “you are there” information including a pull-out map. NEW trade ppk, $4.95
5. “World Naval Aviation” by Paul Beaver. A country-by-country rundown of all aircraft and helicopters used by their navies. Carrier planes, patrol planes and helicopters. Ex. $5.95
--Biography
1. “Rickover: Controversy and Genius” by Norman Pollmar. (G) A very detailed bio of the controversial admiral who spawned the nuclear program of the U.S. Navy by renowned naval writer Norman Polmar. Near new, $6.95
2. “Eamon de Valera: The Man Who Was Ireland” by Tim Pat Coogan. Founder of the IRA and president of Ireland for a generation, including his controversial WWII neutrality policies. Ex-near new, $6.50
3. “In the Arena: an Autobiography” by Charlton Heston. One of the greatest actors of the 50s and 60s and president of the NRA. In his own words. 500+ pages. Near new, $5.95