Non-Fiction 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

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

An analytical study of the visual aspect of cartography. Covers a range of graphic characteristics of maps as a means of visual presentation. Originally published in 1952 by the University of Wisconsin Press. Esri Press, 2010. Paperback, Fine/No Dust Jacket. Wrappers clean, edges and corners sharp; looks unread. Binding tight, text unmarked, pages crisp. Like new.

Originally published in 1772, marking the beginning of modern mathematical cartography. Translated from the German and introduced by Waldo R. Tobler. End matter contains an updated bibliography. Esri Press, 2011. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Reprint of the 1972 University of Michigan edition. Wrappers are clean, edges and corners are sharp. Looks unread; pages are crisp and unmarked, binding very tight.… Read more about this item

Speculations on the possibility of life outside of Earth, by the renowned sci-fi author. Crown Publishing, 1979. Hardcover, Very Good/Very Good. Book club edition. DJ shows light wear at edges, in Brodart. Quarter bound boards are clean, spine ends barely bumped, corners sharp. Neatly embossed by previous owner on FFEP. Binding tight, pages unmarked.

Describes and analyzes the transformation of agriculture in the Western world over the last two centuries ... and the relationship between agriculture and industry. With suggested readings and index. Basil Blackwell, 1992. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. No edition stated. Wrappers clean with minimal wear at edges. Appears unread. Pages tight, unmarked, no creases or tears.

"Re-examines the myth of the Strong Black Woman ..." Agate, 2004. Hardcover, Near Fine/Very Good. DJ with minimal shelf wear, light crimping along the edges. Red cloth boards, clean, corners sharp. Binding is tight, text is clean, unmarked.

The story of the desegregation of Mississippi public schools. Introduction by Marian Wright Edelman. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 1995. Hardcover, Near Fine/Near Fine. DJ clean, no visible wear; small score mark on front near title. Dark gray boards, clean, corners sharp. Binding tight, pages clean, unmarked.

An extraordinary memoir from the author of Between the World and Me. Verso Books, 2016. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Second printing. Looks unread; wrappers clean, corners and edges sharp. Text clean and tight, no marks, creases, or tears.

A multicultural queer youth anthology, various authors. Introduction by Margaret Kelley Rodriguez. Alyson Books, 2000. Paperback, Good/No Dust Jacket. 1st edition, second printing. Retired library copy; wrappers have been protectively laminated. Small label on spine, library stamp on flyleaf and title page. Remaining text is unmarked, no tears. Library card pocket inside back cover.

"This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone that has dared to wonder." Introduction by David Levithan. Sourcebook Jabberwocky, 2015. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. 11th printing. Looks unread; wrappers clean, minimal wear. Text clean, unmarked, no creases or tears.

"21 Young Adult authors get real about injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America." Simon Pulse, 2018. Paperback, Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. First Simon Pulse paperback edition, 1st printing thus, March 2020. Looks unread, wrappers clean, edges and corners sharp. Text is clean and tight, unmarked, no creases.