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  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Storey Publishing, LLC, 2015

    1612125670 / 9781612125671

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    Vendeur : Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, Etats-UnisDream Books Co.

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 3,80

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    Etat : good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Linden Publishing, 2011

    1610350049 / 9781610350044

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

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    Quantité disponible : 2 disponibles

    Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Linden Publishing, 2011

    1610350049 / 9781610350044

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    Etat : good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperOne, 2021

    0062954768 / 9780062954763

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    Vendeur : Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, Etats-UnisZoom Books East

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

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    Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Storey Publishing, LLC (edition ), 2015

    1612125670 / 9781612125671

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    Vendeur : BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Etats-UnisBooksRun

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 4,26

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2021

    0062954768 / 9780062954763

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. ?Carlsen sees a world of wonder hiding in plain sight and may just change how you look at the world around you.? - TODAY ShowA simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal life?from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights.In this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens our eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right outside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers, the intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter, and the genius of recycling centers?all the while revealing that this awesome world isn?t just a spectator sport.Engaging as it is endearing, A Walk Around the Block will change the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of squirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights, bike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he brings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you are. Guaranteed.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2021

    0062954768 / 9780062954763

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

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    Quantité disponible : 3 disponibles

    Paperback. Etat : Good. ?Carlsen sees a world of wonder hiding in plain sight and may just change how you look at the world around you.? - TODAY ShowA simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal life?from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights.In this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens our eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right outside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers, the intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter, and the genius of recycling centers?all the while revealing that this awesome world isn?t just a spectator sport.Engaging as it is endearing, A Walk Around the Block will change the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of squirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights, bike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he brings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you are. Guaranteed.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2008

    0061373567 / 9780061373565

    • Couverture rigide

    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Moyen

    EUR 4,40

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Hardback. Etat : Fair. It is impossible to imagine a world without wood. From true relics of the cross to the invention of toothpicks to the famed Stradivarius violin and medieval catapults, wood has played an essential role in nearly every aspect of human existence. But this is no dull dissertation on the scientific properties of wood; instead, Spike Carlsen has traveled thousands of miles and interviewed hundreds of wood users and enthusiasts to carve out a comprehensive and dynamic history of wood's global impact and its personal significance to people in all walks of life.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2008

    0061373567 / 9780061373565

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

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    Quantité disponible : 2 disponibles

    Hardback. Etat : Very Good. It is impossible to imagine a world without wood. From true relics of the cross to the invention of toothpicks to the famed Stradivarius violin and medieval catapults, wood has played an essential role in nearly every aspect of human existence. But this is no dull dissertation on the scientific properties of wood; instead, Spike Carlsen has traveled thousands of miles and interviewed hundreds of wood users and enthusiasts to carve out a comprehensive and dynamic history of wood's global impact and its personal significance to people in all walks of life.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2008

    0061373567 / 9780061373565

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

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    Quantité disponible : 3 disponibles

    Hardback. Etat : Good. It is impossible to imagine a world without wood. From true relics of the cross to the invention of toothpicks to the famed Stradivarius violin and medieval catapults, wood has played an essential role in nearly every aspect of human existence. But this is no dull dissertation on the scientific properties of wood; instead, Spike Carlsen has traveled thousands of miles and interviewed hundreds of wood users and enthusiasts to carve out a comprehensive and dynamic history of wood's global impact and its personal significance to people in all walks of life.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Harper, 2008

    0061373567 / 9780061373565

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    Vendeur : 3Brothers Bookstore, Egg harbor township, NJ, Etats-Unis3Brothers Bookstore

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 4,41

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Etat : very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1994

    0806627352 / 9780806627359

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    Vendeur : Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, Etats-UnisYour Online Bookstore

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 4,46

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Paperback. Etat : Good.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1994

    0806627352 / 9780806627359

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    Vendeur : Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, Etats-UnisGulf Coast Books

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

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    Quantité disponible : 3 disponibles

    Paperback. Etat : Good.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Harper, 2008

    0061373567 / 9780061373565

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    Vendeur : New Legacy Books, Annandale, NJ, Etats-UnisNew Legacy Books

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 2,29

    EUR 2,22 expédition 
    Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis

    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    hardcover. Etat : Good. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Linden Publishing, 2011

    1610350049 / 9781610350044

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    Vendeur : Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Etats-UnisGreenworld Books

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 4,70

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    Etat : good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2009

    0061373575 / 9780061373572

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 4,87

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    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A Splintered History of Wood is a passionate and personal exploration of nature's greatest gift: wood. In the successful tradition of books such as Salt and Cod, writer and carpenter Spike Carlsen explores the history, versatility, and special appeal of something we use everyday--but take for granted--in this comprehensive and dynamic history of wood's global impact and its personal significance to people in all walks of life.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2009

    0061373575 / 9780061373572

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Moyen

    EUR 4,87

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    Quantité disponible : 2 disponibles

    Paperback. Etat : Fair. A Splintered History of Wood is a passionate and personal exploration of nature's greatest gift: wood. In the successful tradition of books such as Salt and Cod, writer and carpenter Spike Carlsen explores the history, versatility, and special appeal of something we use everyday--but take for granted--in this comprehensive and dynamic history of wood's global impact and its personal significance to people in all walks of life.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2009

    0061373575 / 9780061373572

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 4,87

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    Quantité disponible : 11 disponibles

    Paperback. Etat : Good. A Splintered History of Wood is a passionate and personal exploration of nature's greatest gift: wood. In the successful tradition of books such as Salt and Cod, writer and carpenter Spike Carlsen explores the history, versatility, and special appeal of something we use everyday--but take for granted--in this comprehensive and dynamic history of wood's global impact and its personal significance to people in all walks of life.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Harper Perennial, 2009

    0061373575 / 9780061373572

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    Vendeur : Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, Etats-UnisZoom Books Company

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 4,87

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

    1516802799 / 9781516802791

    Série : Livre 1 sur 4 - A Dog Lady Mystery

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    Vendeur : Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Etats-UnisGreenworld Books

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 5,06

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Harper Perennial (edition Illustrated), 2009

    0061373575 / 9780061373572

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    Vendeur : BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Etats-UnisBooksRun

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 5,12

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Independently published, 2017

    1521212236 / 9781521212233

    Série : Livre 1 sur 4 - StrengthFinder, Self Help, Leadership, Relationships

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 5,14

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    Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Independently published (edition ), 2017

    1521212236 / 9781521212233

    Série : Livre 1 sur 4 - StrengthFinder, Self Help, Leadership, Relationships

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    Vendeur : BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Etats-UnisBooksRun

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    EUR 5,15

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Paperback. Etat : Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2020

    006295475X / 9780062954756

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    EUR 5,16

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    Quantité disponible : 3 disponibles

    Hardback. Etat : Very Good. ?Carlsen sees a world of wonder hiding in plain sight and may just change how you look at the world around you.? - TODAY ShowA simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal life?from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights.In this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens our eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right outside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers, the intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter, and the genius of recycling centers?all the while revealing that this awesome world isn?t just a spectator sport.Engaging as it is endearing, A Walk Around the Block will change the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of squirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights, bike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he brings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you are. Guaranteed.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2020

    006295475X / 9780062954756

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    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

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    Quantité disponible : 8 disponibles

    Hardback. Etat : Good. ?Carlsen sees a world of wonder hiding in plain sight and may just change how you look at the world around you.? - TODAY ShowA simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal life?from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights.In this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens our eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right outside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers, the intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter, and the genius of recycling centers?all the while revealing that this awesome world isn?t just a spectator sport.Engaging as it is endearing, A Walk Around the Block will change the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of squirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights, bike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he brings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you are. Guaranteed.…

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperOne, 2020

    006295475X / 9780062954756

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    Vendeur : Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Etats-UnisGreenworld Books

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 5,17

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    Quantité disponible : 5 disponibles

    Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperOne, 2020

    006295475X / 9780062954756

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    Vendeur : Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Etats-UnisGreenworld Books

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 5,17

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    Quantité disponible : 3 disponibles

    Etat : good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Storey Publishing, LLC, 2015

    1612125670 / 9781612125671

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    Vendeur : Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, Etats-UnisGreenworld Books

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 5,18

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    Quantité disponible : 2 disponibles

    Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par Independently published, 2017

    1521212236 / 9781521212233

    Série : Livre 1 sur 4 - StrengthFinder, Self Help, Leadership, Relationships

    • Couverture souple

    Vendeur : Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, Etats-UnisZoom Books Company

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    Etat: Occasion - Assez bon

    EUR 5,20

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    Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

    Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Langue : anglais

    Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2016

    0062407392 / 9780062407399

    • Couverture rigide

    Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-UnisWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Etat: Occasion - Satisfaisant

    EUR 5,29

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    Hardback. Etat : Good. New York Times Bestseller (Expeditions)?Thrilling. ? A captivating history of two men who dramatically changed their contemporaries? view of the past.? ? Kirkus (starred review)"[An] adventure tale that make[s] Indiana Jones seem tame.? ? Library JournalIn 1839, rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world?s most intrepid travelers. Seized by the reports, American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood?both already celebrated for their adventures in Egypt, the Holy Land, Greece, and Rome?sailed together out of New York Harbor on an expedition into the forbidding rainforests of present-day Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. What they found would upend the West?s understanding of human history.In the tradition of Lost City of Z and In the Kingdom of Ice, former San Francisco Chronicle journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist William Carlsen reveals the remarkable story of the discovery of the ancient Maya. Enduring disease, war, and the torments of nature and terrain, Stephens and Catherwood meticulously uncovered and documented the remains of an astonishing civilization that had flourished in the Americas at the same time as classic Greece and Rome?and had been its rival in art, architecture, and power. Their masterful book about the experience, written by Stephens and illustrated by Catherwood, became a sensation, hailed by Edgar Allan Poe as ?perhaps the most interesting book of travel ever published? and recognized today as the birth of American archaeology. Most important, Stephens and Catherwood were the first to grasp the significance of the Maya remains, understanding that their antiquity and sophistication overturned the West?s assumptions about the development of civilization.By the time of the flowering of classical Greece (400 b.c.), the Maya were already constructing pyramids and temples around central plazas. Within a few hundred years the structures took on a monumental scale that required millions of man-hours of labor, and technical and organizational expertise. Over the next millennium, dozens of city-states evolved, each governed by powerful lords, some with populations larger than any city in Europe at the time, and connected by road-like causeways of crushed stone. The Maya developed a cohesive, unified cosmology, an array of common gods, a creation story, and a shared artistic and architectural vision. They created stucco and stone monuments and bas reliefs, sculpting figures and hieroglyphs with refined artistic skill. At their peak, an estimated ten million people occupied the Maya?s heartland on the Yucatan Peninsula, a region where only half a million now live. And yet by the time the Spanish reached the ?New World,? the Maya had all but disappeared; they would remain a mystery for the next three hundred years. Today, the tables are turned: the Maya are justly famous, if sometimes misunderstood, while Stephens and Catherwood have been nearly forgotten. Based on Carlsen?s rigorous research and his own 1,500-mile journey throughout the Yucatan and Central America, Jungle of Stone is equally a thrilling adventure narrative and a revelatory work of history that corrects our understanding of Stephens, Catherwood, and the Maya themselves.…