Chivers david john (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: 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.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st ed., 1st printing ; 160 pages : color illustrations, color portraits ; 29 cm ISBN 9780701132088, 0701132086 OCLC 15084923 ; green cloth in coor photographic price-clipped dustjacket ; Locations include Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Cornwall, Oxfordshire, Kent, Hertfordshire, Dorset, Surrey ; featuring the gardens of Jilly Cooper, L:ord Denning, John Gielgud, Penelope Mortimer, John Hedgecoe, A L Rowse, Peter Parker, Josceline Dimbleby, Baron Thyssen-Bornemisza, John Mortimer, Prue Leith, Alan Clark, David Hicks, Evelyn Anthony, Nigel Borackes, Robin Hanbury-Tenison, barbara Cartland, Simon Hornby, John Makepeace, Lord Carrington, Christina Foyle, Robin Leigh-Pemberton, Bryan Forbes, John Rothenstein ; FINE/FINE. Book. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Hands of Primates, edited by Holger Preuschoft and David John Chivers. Hardcover presumed First Edition in Good condition without a dust jacket, possibly as issued. The covers show moderate rubbing to the corners and edges. The binding is rolled forward with some flexibility, though the hinges remain intact and unbroken. Minor abrasion is present on the front flyleaf. About ten pages contain sparse highlighting. This book explores the crucial role of primate hands in evolution, particularly their influence on human traits such as upright posture, stereoscopic vision, and environmental manipulation. In both human and non-human primates, hands are essential for survival, serving functions from locomotion in trees to food acquisition. The text examines how the structure and function of hands are closely adapted to the necessities of life but also highlights the complexities of genetic evolution in shaping these adaptations. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment to ensure protection from the elements. A USPS electronic tracking number will be issued free of charge. Feel free to contact us for more information or pictures regarding the book.…