Jay p. spenser (78 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In this entertaining history of the jetliner, Jay Spenser traces aviation's challenges from the outset, and follows the flow of the simple yet powerful ideas that led us to defy gravity. Here are the pioneers--innovators such as Otto Lilienthal, Igor Sikorsky, Louis Bleriot, Hugo Junkers, and Jack Northrop--whose amazing contributions collectively solved the puzzle of flight. Along the way, Spenser demystifies the modern jetliner, examining the airplane from wings to flight controls to fuselages to landing gear, to show how each part came into being and evolved over time. And finally The Airplane addresses the future of aviation, outlining the breathtaking possibilities that await us tomorrow, many miles above the earth.Who were aviation's dreamers, and where did they get their inspiration?How did birds, insects, marine mammals, and fish help us to fly?How did the bicycle beget the airplane, and hot water heaters lead to metal fuselages?Who figured out how to fly without seeing the ground, enabling airline travel in all weather conditions.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In this entertaining history of the jetliner, Jay Spenser traces aviation's challenges from the outset, and follows the flow of the simple yet powerful ideas that led us to defy gravity. Here are the pioneers--innovators such as Otto Lilienthal, Igor Sikorsky, Louis Bleriot, Hugo Junkers, and Jack Northrop--whose amazing contributions collectively solved the puzzle of flight. Along the way, Spenser demystifies the modern jetliner, examining the airplane from wings to flight controls to fuselages to landing gear, to show how each part came into being and evolved over time. And finally The Airplane addresses the future of aviation, outlining the breathtaking possibilities that await us tomorrow, many miles above the earth.Who were aviation's dreamers, and where did they get their inspiration?How did birds, insects, marine mammals, and fish help us to fly?How did the bicycle beget the airplane, and hot water heaters lead to metal fuselages?Who figured out how to fly without seeing the ground, enabling airline travel in all weather conditions.…

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Paperback (No jacket). Copyright 1982. Book is complete and intact with minor defects. Has some light creasing and rubbing along the spine. Some shelf wear, mainly along edges. Previous owners name written on title page. Binding glue visible inside front cover.…

Trade Paperback. Zustand: USED Good.

Zustand: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Aeronca C-2: The Story of the Flying Bathtub, Spenser, Jay P., Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Smithsonian Inst Press, 1978, 72p, oversz. mag. sz. pb, covers bumped/scuffed/creases, text tanning/clean, binding solid--8.00.

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Hard cover 4to in black cloth w/.gold spine titles. Fine and unmarked book in Near Fine DJ torn and spine tips and corners. 497pp inc. Index; well-illustrated in photos. Additional postage for Priority or International. 508 p. Book.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Book is illustrated card stock with a picture of one of the Focke Wulf Ta 154 Moskito plane on the front cover. Book is clean & bright, no markings. Binding is sound, no creases. Black & white photos. Some color photos.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. A crisp, clean, tightly bound softcover copy presenting light creasing to spine from having been previously gently read and presenting light shelf wear only.Read descriptions carefully. Avoid GLASSFROGBOOKS, ERGODOBOOKS, MORE BOOKS, IRISH BOOKSELLERS, PRO QUO/BAYSIDE BOOKS, BOOKSPLEASE, RIA CHRISTIE, DISCOVER BOOKS, BOOKS2ANYWHERE, BOOKS EXPRESS, CHIRON MEDIA! These "Booksellers" have no books of their own. they buy honest booksellers' books, upcharge you and have no idea what the book is really like. Support your local and small bookstore owners.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Book is illustrated card stock with a picture of one of the Monogram Close-Up 24: Focke Wulf Ta 152 plane on the front cover. Book is clean & bright, no markings. Binding is sound, no creases. Black & white photos. Some color photos.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1998. University of Washington Press. Sm. 4to. Hardcover. Fine, but no DJ.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Good condition soft cover book. Very slight shelf wear, smudging, and bumping to covers and spine. Spine creased slightly. Sticker on rear. Slightest smudging and toning to text block edges. All books are individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such.…

Zustand: 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.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Good condition hardback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Little to no edgewear or rubbing. Dust jackets back flap has a crease. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. A clean tight copy in color wrappers showing some tanning and discoloration.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Vertical Challenge: The Hiller Aircraft Story Chronicles the most innovative and least remembered of the helicopter industry's pioneering companies. Founded by Stanley Hiller, Jr., Hiller Aircraft produced conventional and ramjet helicopters, flying platforms, and other fascination flying machines.…

Zustand: New.

Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. Vertical Challenge: The Hiller Aircraft Story. Book.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

paperback. Zustand: As New. Book is in excellent condition, pages are clean and tight.

Hardcover. Zustand: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition with Very Good+ dust jacket. 7.25 X 1.5 X 10.5 inches. 509 pages. Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information.

Stapled wraps. Zustand: Very Good. No Edition Stated. Small light soil spot to front cover, price sticker on rear cover, slight toning; b/w photos ; 32 pages.

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine. Hardcover with dustjacket, book and jacket are in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws other than some mild discoloration to the jacket that is located on the underside only, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, this fascinating contribution to transportation history includes many photos; 497 pages.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Vertical Challenge: The Hiller Aircraft Story Chronicles the most innovative and least remembered of the helicopter industry's pioneering companies. Founded by Stanley Hiller, Jr., Hiller Aircraft produced conventional and ramjet helicopters, flying platforms, and other fascination flying machines.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Used - Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Sunning/ light scuffing to jacket spine, book stamp from former cover applied to front pastedown, minor wear otherwise.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stapled softcover, 32 pages, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, color drawings, and specification charts. Trivial edgewear - Else Fine. "The TA 154, commonly known as the Moskito, was an attempt to neutralize the renowned and respected RAF's Mosquito by emulation. However, the nimble wooden German counterpart was more than contrived eclecticism, for it advanced the state-of-the-art to new heights as recounted in this report.". Hitchcock, Thomas H. (illustrator).…