Recent Arrivals from KnC Books

An introduction to Freudian principles as outlined by his daughter, Anna, in four lectures given before the teachers at the Children's Center of the City of Vienna, Translated by Barbara Low. Beacon Press #BP109, 1960. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. 5th printing, 1967, trade paperback. Wrappers clean, with minimal wear at corners. Binding tight, text clean and unmarked. Looks unread.

A compilation of cross-cultural studies of child rearing around the world, including observational studies, clinical studies, and parent/child interviews. Over two dozen essays from fourteen different contributors, looking at diverse cultures from Bali to the Soviet Union. Illustrated. University of Chicago Press #P124, 1955. Paperback, Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 11th impression, 1970, trade paperback. Wrappers clean, with slight wear at edges… Read more about this item

First American publication of Marx's philosophical manuscripts of 1844. Fromm examines Marx's work from the perspective of his humanist philosophy, and challenges both the Soviet and Western conceptions of his thinking. Translation by T.B. Bottomore. Frederick Ungar #M116, 1961. Paperback, Good/No Dust Jacket. 5th printing, 1963, trade paperback. Wrappers have slight to moderate wear, reader's crease near spine. Binding tight, pages… Read more about this item

"It is what Americans do about race that will, I believe, ultimately determine the fate of the United States ..." Anthropologist and social biologist Montagu deconstructs society, the individual, and the interactions between them in an attempt to reconcile what we say that we believe and what we actually do. Controversial and eccentric (his word), yet at times compelling. Grove Press #BC-63,… Read more about this item

California Natural History Guides #27 A guidebook to identifying non-native tree species in Central California, illustrated. University of California Press, 1968. Paperback, Good/No Dust Jacket. Wrappers shelf rubbed, with moderate wear at edges and corners. Reader's crease along spine. Retired library copy; card pocket inside front cover and name on edges of text block. Pages tight, text clean, no creases or tears.

A brief biography of the author, John Dos Passos, and remarks about a selection of his works. Includes a short bibilography. University of Minnesota Pamphlets on American Writers #20, 1962. Retired library copy with card pocket inside front cover, no other library markings. Wrappers have some wear at edges, chipped along spine. Staple bound. Pages tight; text generally clean with sparse… Read more about this item

A professional engineer examines the case for rapid transit by rail along the Interstate 70 corridor from Denver into the Rocky Mountains, in plain language. Illustrated. Trade paperback. Bookpublishers Intercontinental, 2000. Paperback, Near Fine/ No Dust Jacket. First edition. Wrappers show minimal wear at edges, corners sharp. Pages tight; text clean, looks unread.

A "how-to" on writing the story of your own life experiences. Ideas and exercises to help get you started, and avoid writer's block. Elemental Press, 2006. Paperback, Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Wrappers show slight wear at edges and corners, shelf rubbed. Inscribed and signed by the author on the half title. Pages tight, text unmarked. Trade paperback.

The Indra Devi yoga method for relaxation through rhythmic breathing. Black and white photos illustrate the various exercises. Warner Paperback Library #66-932, 1969. Paperback, Fair/No Dust Jacket. 4th printing, 1972. Wrappers show moderate wear. Corners on front wrap creased, small piece missing at bottom; reader's crease near spine - visible in image. Text clean, lightly tanned. Cracked at page 223, no… Read more about this item

A guide for youngsters tracing their ancestry, with blank charts to build their own family tree. Scholastic #TX3940, 1st Scholastic printing, 1977. Very Good/No dust jacket. One small spot on back cover, otherwise wrappers are clean, slight edge and corner wear. Interior is unmarked, pages tight, lightly tanned.

When Krissy's dog Skip became blind, she knew her father would never let her keep him. How long could she keep the secret, and what would happen to Skip? Scholastic #TX448, 5th printing, November 1968. Good/No Dust Jacket. Wrappers clean, shelf rubbed, with some wear to edges and corners; light creasing. Previous owner name on title page; remaining text unmarked,… Read more about this item

Originally published as Tarr of Belway Smith, by Seabury Press. Scholastic #TX1596, 1st Scholastic printing, November 1969. Good/No dust Jacket. Wrappers shelf worn, reader's crease on front cover near spine. 1/2 inch piece missing from bottom front corner, no other tears. Pages tight, previous owner name on half-title page, penciled name inside front cover. Remaining text clean, slightly tanned, pages… Read more about this item

From the author of Gentle Ben. Cover illustration by Richard Amundsen. Scholastic #TX2303, 1st Scholastic printing, December 1972. Wrappers have wear at edges and corners, creasing at corners. Long visible crease on back cover. Pages are tight, text is unmarked other than a fingertip-sized light stain on 3 interior pages.

An enchanting fairytale from the author of "The Hobbit". Black and white drawings by Roger Garland. Houghton Mifflin, 1991. Hardcover, Very Good/Very Good. First American edition, 1st printing. DJ clean, lightly shelf rubbed. Black cloth boards, gilt title on spine; clean, corners sharp, no visible wear. Pages tight, unmarked, lightly tanned at edges.

"Justyce is a good kid. An honor student. Always there to help a friend. So why is he the one in handcuffs?" A study in racial profiling from the viewpoint of the protagonist, a young Black man. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2017. Hardcover, Very Good/VeryGood. Stated First Edition, 11th printing. Dust jacket has light smudges, some crimping at edges. Black… Read more about this item

From maps that show economic disparity and educational funding, to the maps that are used to delineate Congressional districts, mapping creates a graphical representation of social stresses and distresses. These can then become valuable tools for informing public policy. MIT Press/Esri Press, 2017. Hardcover, Fine/Fine. First edition, first printing. Like new; dust jacket clean, minimal shelf rubbing. Boards are likewise clean,… Read more about this item

"Dedicated to everybody who carries a briefcase". A foray into business poetry, as opposed to the poetry business. Titles include "God and The S.E.C." and "Today I Became a Millionaire". Jones International, 1985. Paperback, Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Wrappers show moderate shelf rubbing, edges and corners slightly worn. Binding tight. Author signed, signature only. Remaining pages unmarked, no creases or tears.

Perhaps hoping to land somewhere between Erma Bombeck and Marie Kondo, the author accomplishes neither. What does result is an unwitting look at the social and cultural pressures that allot the role of "homemaker" to women in our society. 1st Books Library, 2004. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Wrappers clean, showing only minimal shelf rubbing. Edges and corners sharp. Author signed… Read more about this item

The title implies something akin to "Zen and the Art of Housework" - but the emphasis on being the "model housewife" belies that impression. A guide to gender-based role models. 1st Books Library, 2004. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Wrappers clean, edges and corners sharp. Shows slight shelf rubbing; the front wrap has small indentation marks. Author signed on title page,… Read more about this item

An anthology of South African poetry, two short prose pieces, and brief biographies of the authors. The previous owner laid in a three page article from the May 1972 issue of Playboy magazine, "In a World They Never Made." That piece includes six additional poems with an introduction by Nadine Gordimer, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991. This… Read more about this item