BOOKS by W. S. Gilbert

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1	The Bab ballads more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert W. S. Gilbert, renowned author of the "Savoy Operas," was also the creator of the "Bab Ballads"--"possibly the best comic verse--and surely the best illustrated--in the English language," according to James Ellis. Gilbert published these poems, together with his own, grotesque drawings signed "Bab," a childhood nickname, in "Fun" and other ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The "Bab" Ballads Much Sound and Little Sense by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $20.19! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Coffee Bar more books like this by Susan Gilbert, W Eric Martin, Linda Formichelli "Brew up your own business." This is a step-by-step guide to realizing what for many people is a cherished dream: opening a successful coffee bar. "The Complete Idiotas Guide to Starting and Running a Coffee Bar" includes the dirt on what itas really like to work behind the counter and information on everything from how to build a business plan, ... see all copies from $8.50! new only from $8.50! \| SVS
4	Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Algebra and Number Systems more books like this by Will J Gilbert, Scott Vanstone For a first course in proof for Mathematics or Computer Science majors. Besides giving students the techniques for solving polynomial equations and congruences, An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking provides preparation for more advanced courses in Linear and Modern Algebra, as well as Calculus. This text introduces the mathematics and ... see all copies from $42.94! new only from $66.86! \| SVS
5	The complete plays of Gilbert and Sullivan more books like this by W. S. Gilbert From Trial by Jury to The Pirates of Penzance: the complete librettos of all fourteen Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Gilbert's verses for Sullivan's music are the most fastidiously turned and inventively rhymed in all lyric comedy. As the Savoy Operas enter their second century on a swell of renewed popularity, Gilbert's reputation as the supreme ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.45! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Mikado more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan A lighthearted burlesque of Victorian English culture and the vagaries of love, set in a fanciful (and wholly imaginary) Japanese society, and one of the most admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. The sparkling lyrics and witty dialogue are as much a delight to read as they are to hear with musical accompaniment. This edition contains ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
7	The Mikado Vocal Score more books like this by William Schwenk Gilbert (Composer), Arthur Sullivan (Composer) Enduringly popular spoof has delighted audiences since its debut in 1885. New vocal score edition includes all voice parts, piano reduction of full score and complete libretto. see all copies from $8.60! new only from $13.41! \| SVS
8	Sinus Survival: A Self-Help Guide more books like this by Robert S Ivker, Gilbert W Levitt (Foreword by) Robert Ivker's no-nonsense style of holistic treatment--dubbed the Sinus Survival Program--should be a refreshing blast of non-pollinated air to chronic allergy and asthma sufferers. He prescribes an intensive initial four-to-six week period of strictly regimented diet, sleep, and exercise, and recommends the use of air cleaners, humidifiers, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	H. M. S. Pinafore more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan Deliciously satirical tale, full of saucy banter and inventive rhymes, of the captain's daughter and the lowly sailor who seeks her hand. As delightful on the printed page as well as the stage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
10	Wild animals of North America; intimate studies of big and little creatures of the mammal kingdom more books like this by Edward William Nelson, Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, National Geographic Society (U.S.) see all copies from $3.99! first editions
11	Fifty Bab Ballads more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Excerpt from The Rival Curates: He lived on curds and whey, And daily sang their praises, And then he?d go and playWith buttercups and daisies. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $14.39! \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Mikado in Full Score more books like this by William Schwenk Gilbert (Composer), Arthur Sullivan (Composer) "Three little maids from school are we," "The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la," many other charming melodies from ever-popular operetta. Newly edited, full-score performing edition by Ephraim Jones and Carl Simpson. see all copies from $15.00! new only from $38.45!
13 view cover	The life and work of Dennis Potter more books like this by W Stephen Gilbert A biography of the British dramatist (1935-1994) best known for "The Singing Detective", a hallucinatory BBC television series incorporating musical dream sequences, which was inspired by Potter's rare skin disease. Potter is also known for his screenplay for "Pennies From Heaven" and for a final television interview filmed months before his death ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Pirates of Penzance or the Slave of Duty more books like this by William S Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan Contains the musical score and dialogue for the Gilbert and Sullivan play "The Pirates of Penzance." see all copies from $5.98! new only from $9.79! \| SVS
15 view cover	Fifty "Bab" ballads; much sound and little sense more books like this by W. S. Gilbert Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) was an English dramatist, librettist and illustrator best known for his fourteen comic operas produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, of which the most famous include H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and one of the most frequently performed works in the history of musical ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $11.78! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan more books like this by William S Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.44! \| SVS
17 view cover	The Story of the Mikado more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert, Alice B Woodward (Illustrator) 1921. The last literary work by Sir William S. Gilbert tells the story of The Mikado afresh. A lighthearted burlesque of Victorian English culture and the vagaries of love, set in a fanciful (and wholly imaginary) Japanese society. It is one of the most admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. See other titles by this author available ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $16.55! \| first editions \| SVS
18	The Mikado, or, The town of Titipu more books like this by W. S. Gilbert see all copies from $1.99! first editions
19	The yeomen of the guard, or, The merryman and his maid more books like this by W. S. Gilbert see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert CONTENTS. The Yarn of the Nancy Bell 7 Captain Reece 12 The Bishop and the Busman 17 The Folly of Brown 21 The Three Kings of Chickeraboo . 25 The Bishop of Rum-ti-Foo 29 To the Terrestrial Globe 34 General John 35 Sir Guy the Crusader 38 King Borria Bungalee Boo 42 The Troubadour 48 The Force of Argument 53 Only a Dancing Girl 58 The Sensation ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $10.64! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Original Plays by W. S. Gilbert more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert 1925. Gilbert, English dramatist and writer of humorous verse, is best remembered as librettist of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. The First Series contains: The Wicked World, Pygmalion and Galatea, Charity, The Princess, The Palace of Truth, Trial by Jury and Iolanthe. see all copies from $12.78! new only from $23.73! \| first editions \| SVS
22	The Bab ballads with which are included Songs of a Savoyard more books like this by W. S. Gilbert see all copies from $6.39! first editions
23 view cover	What You Need to Know about Ritalin more books like this by Shaya W Gilbert, James Windell, M.A., Holly Shreve Gilbert Pairing the latest medical findings with real-life case studies, the distinguished authors explain how Ritalin works on the brain; how it affects children, teens, and adults; questions patients should ask; alternative medications; psychological treatment and behavior therapy; how to parent an ADHD child, and much more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50!
24 view cover	The Gondoliers or the King of Barataria more books like this by William S Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan see all copies from $5.11! new only from $12.42! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Original Plays more books like this by Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. see all copies from $8.00! new only from $25.67! \| first editions \| SVS

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