Gale bruce (67 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Light wear to boards with fading on the spine. Content is clean and bright. No DJ.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. This former library hardcover, no dust jacket as issued, is in Good condition. Clean pages aside from library marks. Good binding. Ships fast and guaranteed well protected with free domestic tracking.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. 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.

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: New.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. Trade Sized Paperback. First Printing. With illustrated cover. 83 pages. FINE. All corners pointed. Binding tight and square. Without tears, bumps or chips. Not marked in any way and very clean and bright. All books carefully wrapped and sent boxed.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1987 First Edition. The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kuala Lupur, 1987. Hard Back Book Condition : Very Good, A very clean copy. minor shelf wear.Superbly illustrated with many photographs of industry in Malaysia. Heavy book will require extra postage. Bookseller Inventory #001496. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. N/A (illustrator). N/A.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 4to, Hardback with Unclipped Dust Jacket, Complete with Slip Case. 194 Pages, Numerous Illustrations, Printed End Papers, Some Light Edge Wear to Jacket, Few Light Marks to Jacket, Small Sticker Remains to Front End Paper, Small Indentation to Front End Paper and 1st Few Pages. Overall A Very Good Copy. Extra Postage Costs May Apply to Overseas Orders. Book Seller Ref; (B3).…

Zustand: Very Good. . hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, DW has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good +. Second Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Light shelfwear and bumps to corners of wrapper.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Very Good. . hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, DW has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. . . . .

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Hbk square 4to 195pp illustr dj slightly shelfworn creased at rear now in protective sleeve otherwise an excellent clean tight unmarked copy as new.

Hardback. Zustand: New.

Zustand: Very Good. Picture Shown is For Illustration Purposes Only, Please See Below For Further DetailsCONDITION ? GOOD Some wear/discolouration/marks to jacket, light foxing/grub to fore edges, pages in good condition, shipped from the UK.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Hardcover. Pages unmarked, modest wear.

Softcover, 106 pages, very good condition, clean and crisp; a lengthy inscription to contributor Peggy Gale, dated 2009 and signed by Will Gorlitz on title page; no other internal marks. Foreign shipping may be extra.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Few organisations celebrate their anniversaries by publishing a handsome history that spans a century and a half. Fewer still can claim to have witnessed the transformation of a sleepy colonial trading post into one of Southeast Asia?s most dynamic economies. 1837 ? A 150-Year History of the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry is more than a corporate commemorative volume; it is a fascinating account of commerce, colonialism, independence and economic ambition, all viewed through the lens of one institution that happened to be there for virtually all of it. Published in 1987 to mark the Chamber?s 150th anniversary, Bruce Gale?s meticulously researched history traces the evolution of the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry from its origins in the nineteenth century through the dramatic political and economic changes that reshaped Malaya and, later, Malaysia. Along the way, the book charts the growth of trade, industry, infrastructure and international business against a backdrop of colonial administration, world wars, independence and rapid modernisation. What makes the volume particularly rewarding is that it uses the Chamber as a window onto a much larger story. Shipping, rubber, tin, banking, manufacturing and foreign investment all make their appearance, illustrating how commerce helped shape one of Asia?s most successful emerging economies. The history unfolds alongside the development of ports, railways, roads and cities, revealing that economic progress is rarely the work of a single company or government, but rather the cumulative result of thousands of decisions made over generations. There is, naturally, a rather satisfying irony in the subject. Chambers of commerce are not generally renowned for occupying centre stage in popular history. They tend to operate quietly in the background, facilitating meetings, encouraging investment and discussing matters that sound alarmingly like committee agendas. Yet scratch beneath the surface and one discovers that these apparently unassuming organisations often find themselves at the crossroads of political change, economic development and international relations. Sometimes the most interesting history is hidden inside the minutes of meetings that nobody expected to read again. Bruce Gale succeeds in making what could have been a dry institutional chronicle into an engaging historical narrative. Rather than simply listing office holders and annual reports, he places the Chamber within the wider currents of Malaysian history, demonstrating how business adapted to changing governments, changing markets and changing global realities. It becomes, almost by stealth, a history of Malaysia itself told from an unusual and highly informative perspective. The book is also richly illustrated, featuring photographs, documents and archival material that bring its long history vividly to life. Together they create a portrait not only of an organisation but of a nation in transition, preserving moments that might otherwise have slipped quietly into obscurity. This copy is in Very Good condition, remaining clean, attractive and highly presentable. It is an excellent acquisition for collectors of Malaysian history, business history, colonial studies or anyone interested in the remarkable economic story of Southeast Asia. It is equally at home on the shelf of a historian, economist or simply a reader who enjoys discovering the unexpected stories behind familiar institutions. Whether your interest lies in Malaysia?s commercial heritage or the broader evolution of international trade, 1837 ? A 150-Year History of the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers an absorbing reminder that history is not shaped solely by kings and politicians. Sometimes it is quietly negotiated across boardroom tables, shipping docks and trading houses, one invoice at a time. Sold, as always, by Crappy Old Books?because even the history of committee meetings can become surprisingly gripping after a century and a half, especially when an entire nation?s story quietly unfolds between the agenda items.…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Birch, (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Collectible - Acceptable. No Jacket. First Edition. Personal message to previous owner inside cover. Pictures available upon request.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original cloth and dustwrapper spine of which has faded, 195pp, illustrated in colour and b/w. Heavy - please enquire for overseas postage costs.

Hardcover quarto (VG+) d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples.Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…