BOOKS by J Jacobs

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1	The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible more books like this by A J Jacobs (Read by) The author of "The Know-It-All" follows up his "New York Times" bestselling account of reading the entire "Encyclopedia Britannica" with another improbable adventure--a year spent living, as literally as possible, by the rules of the Bible. see all copies from $7.50! new only from $8.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World more books like this by A J Jacobs Alarmed and more than a little chagrined at the massive gaps in his personal knowledge base, Jacobs sets for himself a suitably daunting, and some might say insane, task: to fill in the holes in his Ivy-league education by reading the Encyclopaedia Britannica from A to Z. see all copies from $2.34! new only from $5.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Operations Management for Competitive Advantage with Student DVD more books like this by Richard B Chase, F Robert Jacobs, Nicholas J Aquilano Written by Chase, Jacobs and Aquilano: "Operations Management for Competitive Advantage, 11/e" (CJA) provides a current and thorough introduction to the concepts, processes, and methods of managing and controlling operations in manufacturing or service settings. The text provides comprehensive coverage, from high-tech manufacturing to high touch ... see all copies from $24.99! new only from $70.98! \| SVS
4	Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls more books like this by Joan Jacobs Brumberg A study of how American girls' relationships with their bodies have changed from Victorian times to today's world of sexual freedom and consumerism. Excerpts from the diaries of historical and contemporary girls underscore the author's findings as does a b&w photo-essay that depicts how fashion and female bodies have changed over the past century. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Practical golf more books like this by John Jacobs Named by Golf Magazine as one of the 10 best instruction books ever. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.35! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Dark Age Ahead more books like this by Jane Jacobs Jane Jacobs looks at our society, and sees many areas of concern, among them the breakdown of family and community, the money being taken away from state and city governments by Washington, and even the sorry state of public transportation. Putting it all together, Jacobs sees the eventual downfall of Western civilization as an imminent--but still ... see all copies from $2.46! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Operations and Supply Management more books like this by F Robert Jacobs "Operations and Supply Management", as the title indicates, provides increased emphasis on supply chain management in the 12e. The 12e continues its market leading up-to-date coverage of service operations as well. The text includes solved examples and problems, enough cases for MBA courses to use without supplementing, and the industry leading ... see all copies from $26.25! new only from $26.25!
8	Hebrew for Dummies more books like this by Jill Suzanne Jacobs, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), John Wiley & Sons Inc One of the most amazing things about Hebrew is that, in less than a century, it has gone from an ancient language of prayer and ritual spoken by a few holy men to a modern language of sunbathing, dining, going to the movies, and countless other everyday activities, spoken by millions. Modern Hebrew is a beautiful language, but for a native English ... see all copies from $4.40! new only from $4.40! \| SVS
9	Children's Literature, Briefly more books like this by Michael O Tunnell Written in a conversational tone, this brief book introduces readers to the nature and genres of children's literature and enumerates the authors' favorite books for various purposes. Expands the booklists at the end of each chapter to include Ten Picture Books, Ten Easier to Read, Ten of Our Favorites, and Twenty to Thirty Others We Like. Keeps ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.20! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Nature of Economies more books like this by Jane Jacobs Writing in the form of a Socratic dialogue, Jacobs draws together and synthesizes her insights into how cities grow--in both good and bad ways. Looking to nature as a model, she advocates clutter over design and evinces a sensitivity to the flow of everyday life. A New York Times Notable Book for 2000. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Uncle Remus more books like this by Joel Chandler Harris Joel Chandler Harris was born in Eatonton, Georgia, the illegitimate son of Mary Harris. At 13 Harris became an apprentice printer on "The Countryman," a plantation newspaper edited and published by Joseph Addison Turner, a highly literate planter, lawyer, and writer. Harris then worked on newspapers in several Southern cities. In 1876 Harris ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Fractured Fairy Tales more books like this by A J Jacobs (As Told by) Long before there were "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories", Americans were getting their giggles from "Fractured Fairy Tales", a regular feature on "Rocky and Bullwinkle" in the 1960s. Now, for the first time, these delightfully warped parables are available in read-aloud book form, illustrated with classic art from the show. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Children's literature, briefly more books like this by J Jacobs For Introduction to Children's Literature courses. Based on the assumption that a children's literature course should focus on children's literature, this compact, conversationally-written text offers an overview of children's literature genres, guidelines for using children's books with a diverse population of young readers, and four highly ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions
14 view cover	5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B & C more books like this by Greg Jacobs, Joshua Schulman A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE. . We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.84! \| SVS
15 view cover	Witness for the Defense more books like this by Jonnie Jacobs Ex-quarterback Ted Harper and his lovely wife Terri are planning to adopt the baby of young mother-to-be Melissa Burke. But after the baby's birth, San Francisco talk radio personality Bram Weaver announces that he is the baby's father, and sues for custody. Shortly thereafter, Bram is found murdered--and the police arrest Terri. The Harpers' ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Celtic Fairy Tales more books like this by Joseph Jacobs Presented here are 26 stories of Celtic magic and imagination from the collection of leading British folklorist Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916). Featuring wonderful characters, curses and hexes, broken promises, and granted wishes--accompanied by eight full-page plates, 37 drawings, and decorated capitals and end pieces, this is an ideal gift for young ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.52! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Professors' Guide to Getting Good Grades in College more books like this by Lynn F Jacobs, Jeremy S Hyman Two college professors reveal insider secrets about how professors grade and give practical tips designed to maximize student success in all kinds of courses. Fast-paced and easy to follow, it is a must-read for students planning for college or already there. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| SVS
18 view cover	Different Loving: A Complete Exploration of the World of Sexual Dominance and Submission more books like this by Gloria G Brame, William Brame, Jon Jacobs A breakthrough in sexual literature, this work is a complete, comprehensive user-friendly guide to and tour through the world of alternative sexual lifestyles. While the topics are exotic and erotic, the authors handle each one in a sensitive, thorough, analytical, and fascinating way and manage to explain a secret world to those who might wish to ... see all copies from $8.10! new only from $14.19! \| SVS
19 view cover	Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations more books like this by Richard Baker, James Jacobs, Steve Winter This art-filled sourcebook about aberrations in the D&D world takes a comprehensive look at bizarre monsters and the heroes who fight them. Illustrations. see all copies from $10.70! new only from $10.70! \| first editions
20 view cover	English Fairy Tales more books like this by Joseph Jacobs A series with silk-ribbon markers and headbands, gold stamping on front and spine, and the original colour illustrations on the jackets. First published in 1890, this collection of fairy tales contains the well-known English ones as well as British variants of stories common to many cultures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.54! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Intent to Harm more books like this by Jonnie Jacobs In this sixth novel to feature Kali O'Brien, the San Francisco attorney is paid $5,000 to meet a client in an isolated park. But when Kali shows up, the client is killed and Kali herself is seriously wounded. Kali is left with nothing but her client's last words, which link the murder to a young woman's disappearance eight years previously. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.27! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	The Economy of Cities more books like this by Jane Jacobs see all copies from $3.99! new only from $8.68! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Janson's History of Art, Volume 2: Western Tradition more books like this by Penelope J E Davies, Walter B Denny, Joseph Jacobs For courses in the History of Art. Completely rewritten and reorganized, this groundbreaking edition weaves together the most recent scholarship, the most current thinking in art history, and the most innovative digital art library. Experience the new Janson and re-experience the history of art. Long established as the classic and seminal ... see all copies from $45.00! new only from $82.49! \| SVS
24 view cover	50 Years of Golfing Wisdom more books like this by John Jacobs, Steve Newell The pick of Jacobs' collective wisdom has been brought together in one seminal volume. Simple, easy-to-understand, effective advice on maximizing potential and playing the best golf possible, this guide shows why Jacobs is one of the ultimate golfing gurus. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.89! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Murder Among Friends: A Kate Austen Mystery more books like this by Jonnie Jacobs Kate Austen discovers the body of fellow divorcee Mona Sterling on the sofa of Mona's plush suburban home--accompanied by a fifth of expensive scotch and an empty bottle of sleeping pills. It would be easy to label it as a suicide, but Kate sees Mona's death as murder. Now, with every clue Kate uncovers, a cold-blooded killer moves closer to home- ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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