We deal principally with our own books, and are not a bookstore. Nevertheless, we sometimes acquire used books and journals related to the subjects covered on the SYMBIOS website, and we will offer them for sale on this page. The listings will change frequently, so, if you are in the market, bookmark the site and come back every month or so.

To purchase books off this page: (1) Contact us to assure that the book is available; (2) Tell us that you definitely want it, and we will put it on hold for you for two weeks; and (3) Pay electronically through PayPal or send a check made out to Sanford R. Wilbur [at SYMBIOS, 4367 S. E. 16th Street, Gresham, OR 97080] for the purchase price [in U. S. dollars]; mailing costs are calculated based on the size and weight of the individual book. Purchasers from Canada or other non-U. S. sites should contact us for postal rates to their area. [For anyone ordering more than one book that will be sent in the same package, we will reduce the total mailing costs accordingly.]

NOTE: These books are all pre-owned or "shop-worn," and while every copy is "good," they show some degree of wear.

SANFORD R. WILBUR BOOKS, 4367 S. E. 16th, Gresham, OR 97080-9178

RELIGION - INSPIRATION

BUNYAN, J. 1966. The Pilgrim's progress. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House. Paper, 256 pages. $1.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
An unabridged reprint of the Bunyan classic. Our copy has some cover wear, but is clean and well bound.

CALEY, Kate Young. 2002. The House Where the Hardest Things Happened: A Memoir about Belonging. New York, NY: Doubleday Books . Hard cover, with dust jacket. 160 pages. ISBN 0-385-50298-2. $2.50 plus $3.00 mailing.
Inspirational. Essentially new condition.

CAMPOLO, T. 1992. How to Rescue the Earth without Worshipping Nature: A Christian's Call to Save Creation. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers. Hardbound, with dust jacket. 213 pages. ISBN 0-8407-7772-8. $4.00 plus $3.50 mailing.
In very readable fashion, the well-known Christian author and speaker seeks to persuade us that our faith should make us more concerned about our earthly environment, not less. The copy is very nice overall, but there are a few under linings [pencil only] in the text.

CAMPOLO, T. 2004. Speaking my mind. Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group. ISBN 0-8499-1817-0. Hardbound, dust jacket, 240 pages. $2.00 plus $3.50 mailing.
The well-known pastor and sociologist gives his own views on a lot of religious topics. Our copy is in nearly new condition.

CAROTHERS, M. R. 1972. Answers to praise. Plainfield, NJ: Logos International. Paper, 169 pages.
---1979. Victory on Praise Mountaian. Plainfield, NJ: Logos International. Paper, 175 pages. Both for $2.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
Inspirational writing by an ex-military chaplain and pastor. Both of our copies are in average shape for older paperbacks, clean and still well bound.

GIRZONE, J. F. 1990. The shepherd, a novel. New York, NY: Collier Books. ISBN 0-02-019908-2. Paper, 246 pages. $2.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
Girzone's novels, focusing on the teachings of Jesus, are well written and a wonderful relief from the majority of modern "christian" novels, which focus on demons, destruction, hate, and retribution. Our copy is in very good condition.

HENRY, P. 1999. The Ironic Christian's Companion: Finding the Marks of God's Grace in the World. New York: Riverhead Books. Hardbound, with dust jacket. 273 pages. ISBN 1-57322-107-4. $5.00 plus $4.00 mailing.
This is a fun book if you're not afraid to be a little challenged about what you believe. I especially liked his essay on "little brown jobs" [those birds that even the avid bird-watcher cannot identify]. The author suggests that some of those "religious" beliefs we hold so avidly may not be all that positively identifiable, either. Our copy is in nearly new condition.

HILL, HAROLD. 1974. How to live like a king's kid. Plainfield, NJ: Logos International. ISBN 0-88270-083-9. Paper, 213 pages. $1.00 plus $2.50 mailing.
Harold Hill believes that, if you are a child of God, you should be living the part. This is a fun look at the better aspects of christianity. Our copy is in about average condition for a well-used paperback.

MILLER, D. 2004. Searching for God knows what. Nashville, TN: Nelson Books. ISBN 0-7852-6371-3. Paper, 246 pages. $2.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
Miller's book is a blend of personal testimony and commentary, with lots of application of spirituality to everyday life. Our copy is in very good condition.

MILLER, K. 1965. The taste of new wine. Waco, TX: Word Books. Hardbound, dust jacket, 116 pages. $2.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
In my opinion, one of the most honest (and fun) testimonies of personal faith ever put in print. The dust jacket is a little worn, but overall this copy is in very good shape.

MILLER, K. 1967. A second touch. Waco, TX: Word Books. Hardbound, dust jacket, 156 pages. $1.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
I don't think Keith Miller's second book was anywhere near as exciting as "Taste of New Wine," but it's still very good. Our copy has some obvious wear, but is very clean and well bound.

RICHARDS, L. O. 1970. A New Face for the Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Hardbound, with dust jacket. 288 pages. $2.00 plus $3.50 mailing.
Still one of the classics about why we go to church, and if we are making the most of it. Lots of good ideas and food for thought. On our copy, the dust jacket is worn in places, but the book itself is still very good.

SCHULLER, K. 2002. Except for these chains, the trials 7 triumphs of Paul of Tarsus. Sussex, WI: Wolfendale Press. ISBN 1-931413-70-3. Paper, 227 pages. $1.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
A novel about the life and ministry of the apostle Paul. Pretty good. Our copy is clean and well bound.

WALLIS, J. 2005. God's politics: why the Right gets it wrong and the Left doesn't get it. San Francisco, CA: Harper San Francisco. ISBN 0-06-055828-8. Hardbound, dust jacket, 384 pages. $2.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
One religious voice addressing the issue of the current mixing of politics and religion. Our copy is in very good condition.

WILBUR, S. R. 1996. If God is God: A Novel. Gresham, OR: Symbios. Paper. 383 pages. ISBN 0-9651263-0-7. $4.00 plus $4.00 mailing.
This is another one of our SYMBIOS books that is still in print. We usually have a few copies that are brand new, but are just a little box-worn. Full details are on our new books pages.

WIRT, S. E. 1969. Passport to Life City, a modern Pilgrim's Progress. New York, NY: Harper & Row. Hardbound, dustjacket, 207 pages. $1.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
An attempt to present a contemporary version of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." As is often the case with allegories, I didn't always get what the author was aiming at, but still an interesting book. The dust jacket has some wear but, considering the age of the book, it is in very nice condition.

YANCEY, P. 1995. The Jesus I Never Knew. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Hardbound, with dust jacket. 288 pages. ISBN 0-310-38570-9. $5.00 plus $3.50 mailing.
A very easy to read, very thoughtful look at who Jesus was, and what he did. Voted "1996 Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year." Our copy is in nearly new condition.

POLITICS

CLINTON, B. and A. GORE. 1992. Putting people first. How we can all change America. New York, NY: Times Books. ISBN 0-8129-2193-3. Paper, 232 pages. $1.00 plus $2.50 mailing.
The political platform of the Clinton-Gore run for the U. S. Presidency. Our copy is tightly bound and clean, but the cover has some scuffs and wrinkles.

IVINS, M. and L. DuBOSE. 2002. Shrub, the short but happy political life of George W. Bush. New York, NY: Vintage Books. ISBN 0-375-75714-7. Paper, 197 pages. $1.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
Entertaining (if you are on the proper side, politically) view of former president Bush II. Our copy is nearly new.

JOHNSON, D. L. and V. MERIANS (editors). 2004. What we do now. Hoboken, NJ: Melville House Publishing. ISBN 0976140764. Paper, 202 pages. $1.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
Multi-author book of essays on political strategy, democracy, religion, etc., some very thought-provoking. Our copy is in nearly new condition.

SINGER, P. 2004. The President of good and evil, questioning the ethics of George W. Bush. New York, NY: Plume Books. ISBN 0-452-28622-0. Paper, 280 pages. $1.00 plus $3.00 mailing.
A professor of "bioethics" takes on President Bush II, and the influence of his religion and values on his decision making. Our copy is in nearly new condition.