Actually shipping isn't that bad - about $10, only 33% the cost of the books, or $6 more than you'd pay to order from within the USA.
These problems are resolvable. We accept money orders, cash and credit credit cards. We had a guy in Denmark who wanted a book but didn't have checks, was afraid to send cash, and didn't want to send his CC info over the net. We told him we'd take a goat in trade.
So get some dollars, stuff them in an envelope, and you can have your book. Or surely you must have a buddy with a credit card? Give them the cash up front and have them order for you.