Disher john (8 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : As New. ix, 79 pp. : illustrated ; 22 cm. ; ISBN: 0824824962 ; LCCN: 2001-52819 ; OCLC: 48383464 ; pictorial stiff paper wrappers ; photos, map, diagrams ; "In Tsunami Man young readers are given an inside look at the life of a working scientist who uses hi s knowledge for the common good and serves as an exciting role model for future scientists. Filled with dramatic photographs and accounts of tsunami survivors, the book also addresses the "how" and "why" of tsunamis, their impact on human lives, and the ways in which information about these "killer waves" is shared throughout the world." ; AS NEW. Book.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. Date is an estimate. Rear corners somewhat bumped, else a fine, fresh copy in a vg dj with mild dust soiling, one 1" tear at base of spine, and mild wear (short tears/fraying) along edges. Extensively illustrated with 46 rotogravure photos or reproductions.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1943 assumed first edition of 401 pages, illustrated with maps, is tight, bright, and clean, free of markings. Book internally is fine, but the red cloth cover has wear and fraying at the bottom of the spine ends and at a small area on the bottom edge, both front and back. Light bumping at the top of the spine. …

Etat : Very Good. Overall, very good condition.

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Single issue. Wrappers. 144pp. Stories, interviews, poetry, plays, and art by John McGahern, Tohmas MacIntyre, Robert Rubens, Ann Jellicoe, Donald McWhinnie, Marianne Sinclair, David Pryce-Jones, Colin Spencer, Alison Bevis, Alan Brownjohn, Robert Fichter, Herb Greer, Virginia Moriconi, Jeanne-Ruth Hammer, Daphne Athas, David Posner, Larry Rubin, Mel Weisburd, Norman Disher, Mario Soldati, Harry Mulisch, Dannie Abse, Clifford Wright, Alan Tagg, Mabel Pakenham-Walsh, and David Parry. Laid in is a four page program for *Gone* by Dannie Abse and *Birthday* by William H. Snyder for the Swarthmore College Centennial Celebration held at the Clothier Memorial February 28, 1964. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. viii, 334 pages. Volume 3 in the AAS History Series. Laid in is a color photograph of Fred Durant and others in attendance at the retirement party for NASA archivist Lee Saegesser. Durant was a test pilot, rocket engineer, and Assistant Director of the National Air and Space Museum. Through national meetings, technical meetings, symposia and publications, the American Astronautical Society has provided the perspectives and expertise of the leading American space professionals in advancing all space activities. In this book ten of those professionals provide important perspectives on the history and future of the space program just as the Space Shuttle era was beginning. The book offered here is from the personal collection of Lee Saegesser, NASA's chief archivist for 30 years. Saegesser has highlighted the line in the introduction that acknowledges the assistance he provided each of the 10 authors of this report. He also has written on the verso of the photo information about the occasion. The book is in very good condition: clean, bright, and tight, with minimal edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Poor. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo. 5.75 x 8.5 in. 401 pp. Very good in the original navy cloth boards that have minor edge wear, with a poor illustrated dust jacket that has heavy chipping and is completely separated at the front spine. The binding is firm and the pages remain clean and free of foxing. A prior ower's name and address appear on the front interior cover. Inscribed by Parris in black marker on the front free endpaper: "To D__ McFee - With best wishes - John Parris, Sylva, N.C., Dec. 1, 1978.". Signed. …

Hardcover. Etat : Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Fair.