Wald jerry (87 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. "This searching, humane novel debut contemplates God, the cosmos, and humanity's place in it all . thoughtfulness powers the novel, which unfolds in clear, engaging, at times playful prose. Wald proves an engaging, empathetic storyteller." -Booklife Review by Publishers WeeklyFour friends' worlds collide at Lake Paradise in a search for answers to life's biggest questions.Jacob Hart has always been convinced there is an answer to any problem. That belief propelled him to a successful engineering career at corporate giant, GoldOrb Diversified. But following an abrupt retirement and his wife's untimely death, Jacob suffers an existential crisis. The man who once believed that anything could be solved becomes all consumed with uncovering the role of a higher power in his seemingly crumbling world. Plagued with prophetic visions, he travels to Lake Paradise in pursuit of his coveted answer to life's mysteries.Joined in his quest by a kind Rabbi who has lost his faith, an unruly Ivy League professor, and the powerful CEO of GoldOrb, Jacob enters into a philosophical pursuit for the ages. But the troubles of the real world follow the friends to paradise, and soon they are ensnared in a high stakes political scandal that threatens to destroy everything.The Overexamined Life of Jacob Hart tests the bonds of friendship, family, and country and infuses existential questions from time immemorial with modernity, intrigue, and sheer excitement."Stellar. This may be Jerry Wald's first novel, but it's clear that he has been working on his craft for many years. The Overexamined Life of Jacob Hart is a thought-provoking, heartfelt, and inspirational story told with depth, nuance, and emotion. Jacob Hart is a complex and compassionate soul who is worth rooting for. We will be hearing more from this talented author. Highly recommended." -Sheldon Siegel, New York Times best selling author of Special Circumstances"An outstanding debut. Five-plus stars to The Overexamined Life of Jacob Hart. It's a literary triumph for those seeking a read with both substance and uncommon depth. We can't recommend it highly enough." -Don Sloan, Publishers Daily Reviews"Harmony and clarity are found as four men pursue happiness in tandem in this endearing" [and] "soulful novel." -Foreword/Clarion Review"Delightful, compelling, and thought-provokingly realistic." --Midwest Book Review.…

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.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. "This searching, humane novel debut contemplates God, the cosmos, and humanity's place in it all . thoughtfulness powers the novel, which unfolds in clear, engaging, at times playful prose. Wald proves an engaging, empathetic storyteller." -Booklife Review by Publishers WeeklyFour friends' worlds collide at Lake Paradise in a search for answers to life's biggest questions.Jacob Hart has always been convinced there is an answer to any problem. That belief propelled him to a successful engineering career at corporate giant, GoldOrb Diversified. But following an abrupt retirement and his wife's untimely death, Jacob suffers an existential crisis. The man who once believed that anything could be solved becomes all consumed with uncovering the role of a higher power in his seemingly crumbling world. Plagued with prophetic visions, he travels to Lake Paradise in pursuit of his coveted answer to life's mysteries.Joined in his quest by a kind Rabbi who has lost his faith, an unruly Ivy League professor, and the powerful CEO of GoldOrb, Jacob enters into a philosophical pursuit for the ages. But the troubles of the real world follow the friends to paradise, and soon they are ensnared in a high stakes political scandal that threatens to destroy everything.The Overexamined Life of Jacob Hart tests the bonds of friendship, family, and country and infuses existential questions from time immemorial with modernity, intrigue, and sheer excitement."Stellar. This may be Jerry Wald's first novel, but it's clear that he has been working on his craft for many years. The Overexamined Life of Jacob Hart is a thought-provoking, heartfelt, and inspirational story told with depth, nuance, and emotion. Jacob Hart is a complex and compassionate soul who is worth rooting for. We will be hearing more from this talented author. Highly recommended." -Sheldon Siegel, New York Times best selling author of Special Circumstances"An outstanding debut. Five-plus stars to The Overexamined Life of Jacob Hart. It's a literary triumph for those seeking a read with both substance and uncommon depth. We can't recommend it highly enough." -Don Sloan, Publishers Daily Reviews"Harmony and clarity are found as four men pursue happiness in tandem in this endearing" [and] "soulful novel." -Foreword/Clarion Review"Delightful, compelling, and thought-provokingly realistic." --Midwest Book Review.…

Etat : good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.…

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Mild to Moderate creasing / bending to covers and pages. Book is otherwise very clean, unmarked and 100% functional.

Trade Paperback. Etat : Used - Good.

Etat : New.

Paperback or Softback. Etat : New. The Overexamined Life of Jacob Hart. Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. AS IS. Half-title page/frontispiece has crease near lower edge and small chip of paper missing. Otherwise, this copy would be as new. No markings. Reprint of original 1940 edition. No dj, as issued. Seven of the more popular pictures, BACHELOR MOTHER;MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON;GOODBYE MR CHIPS;NINOTCHKA;REBECCA;DESTRY RIDES AGAIN & DR ERLICH'S MAGIC BULLET include a hybrid form of synopsis-quoted dialog and long prose descriptions of actions.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Hardcover. No DJ. Ex-library with usual markings. Pages clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear with rubbing. Binding is tight, hinges strong. COVER MAY NOT MATCH THE PICTURE ON THIS SITE.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hard Cover. Etat : Rough. No Jacket. This is a rough copy with ex-library markings on the spine, text edges, endpages and the first few pages. The cover boards are worn with edge wear, some rubbing, and the boards are exposed on the corners. The spine is slightly loose. Pages are yellowed due to age. Ownership markings on back endpage. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.…

Etat : New.

No Binding. Etat : VG. None. 3044-25. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.

Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. UK edition. Includes the stories in the July 1954 US edition, with the exception of the Winterbotham story and not all the essays and artwork, but has the same cover art by Fagg. Contains The Thing in the Attic by Blish (illustrated by Orban), A Monster Named Smith by Gunn (illustrated by Orban), Beauty and the Beast by Young (illustrated by Emsh), The Small World of M-75 by Clinton, Fair and Warmer by von Wald (illustrated by Orban), Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly by O'Hara (illustrated by Orban) and The Big Stink by Cogswell (missing the illustratons by Emsh). The back cover has a two inch crease to the top corner and a light stain but otherwise only slight wear to the covers. One or two spots to the page edges and there is some page browning but they are otherwise unmarked. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Valigursky, Ed; Orban, Paul; Emsh, Ed; Fagg, Ken;Young, Jerry; (illustrateur). …

Hardcover. Etat : near Very Good. First edition. New York: Dodd, Mead & Co., 1940. First edition. Hardcover. near Very Good. Octavo, red cloth covers, xi [5] 534 pages.Small tear on front free endpaper, light wear to covers. Includes 7 black and white stills from the films. Condensations of the screeplays of "Bachelor Mother," "Goodbye Mr. Chips," Ninotchka," "Rebecca," "Mr Smith Goes to Washington," "Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet," "Destry Rises Again." Also includes: The Production Season, Synopses of Major Pictures Released, Academy Awards, New York film Critics' Circle Awards, "Film Daily" Ten Best Pictures of the Year, and an index. 120506A.…

Hardcover. pp. xi, 534. 8vo. Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographs. Light shelfwear, ownership sticker to front pastedown; very good+.

Etat : New. In English.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. First Edition. AS IS. The front flyleaf is torn out. On page 360, an otherwise blank page, credits and synopsis for a film not included in the book has been taped in. This info likely came from a trade journal. Some corner wear. No dust jacket. Seven of the more popular pictures, BACHELOR MOTHER;MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON;GOODBYE MR CHIPS;NINOTCHKA;REBECCA;DESTRY RIDES AGAIN & DR ERLICH'S MAGIC BULLET include a hybrid form of synopsis-quoted dialog and long prose descriptions of actions.…

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 364 pages. 6.00x0.81x9.00 inches. In Stock.

First edition; 8vo; embossed cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on spine, hardcover; 534 pages; b&w photographic illustrations; a very good, clean, tight copy in a chipped dustjacket.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 572 pages. 6.14x1.27x9.21 inches. In Stock.

Etat : Good. Print serial, 6.5 x 9". 10 pp. IIl. black & white, with vintage adverts. W/ film "Hiroshima, Mon Amour." Inc. "The Sneak Preview Anguish," reviews George Chin's Rickshaw, profiles Emmanuelle Riva. Evyan perfumes. Cover exhibits fading; else Good.

Etat : Good. I edizione. Collana Constellation Fantascienza N.2. Ed. International Continental - Roma, I edizione 1971. Brossura editoriale con segni a penna alla retrocopertina. 12x17; pp.155. RARO  e in OTTIMO STATO , Ottimo (Fine). Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. xi, 534p, illustrations, frontispiece, 21 cm tall (octavo). Cloth covered boards, gilt title on spine. Ownership signature of Dalton Trumbo on free endpaper. Dalton Trumbo was a screenwriter and novelist who refused to give information to the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947. Subsequently he was jailed and blacklisted. He wrote the screenplay for "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo," "Spartacus," "Exodus," and many others. Gilt title on spine is somewhat dulled.…

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Etat : VG. First edition. Red cloth hardback. Scarce review copy with review slip laid in. Complete with jacket with $3.50 flap price -- lightly chipped with a few small edge tears. End papers browning, else tight, bright and unmarked.

Softbound. Etat : Very Good. Quarto, stapled paper covers with minor wear, 12 pp. "Gigi" won the Oscar for Best Picture. Other winners that year includes Vincent Minelli for directing "Gigi," as well as David Niven, Susan Hayward, and Burl Ives.