J emsley (78 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This is popular science at its best, a great subject, unfolded with the skill of the storyteller; at once a mine of information and a thoroughly good read.-The Sunday Times (London)This well-written book is an examination of the very character of all chemicals.-The Sunday Telegraph (London)Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by nineteenth-century industrialists, and abused by twentieth-century combatants, phosphorus is one of nature's deadliest-and most fascinating-creations. Now award-winning author John Emsley combines his gift for storytelling with his scientific expertise to present an enthralling account of this eerily luminescent element. From murders-by-phosphorus where the bodies glowed green, to the match factory strike that helped end child labor in England, to the irony of the World War I firebombing of Hamburg, to even deadlier compounds derived from phosphorus today, The 13th Element weaves together a rich tableau of brilliant and oddball characters, social upheavals, and curious, bizarre, and horrific events that comprise the surprising 300-year history of nature's most nefarious element.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This is popular science at its best, a great subject, unfolded with the skill of the storyteller; at once a mine of information and a thoroughly good read.-The Sunday Times (London)This well-written book is an examination of the very character of all chemicals.-The Sunday Telegraph (London)Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by nineteenth-century industrialists, and abused by twentieth-century combatants, phosphorus is one of nature's deadliest-and most fascinating-creations. Now award-winning author John Emsley combines his gift for storytelling with his scientific expertise to present an enthralling account of this eerily luminescent element. From murders-by-phosphorus where the bodies glowed green, to the match factory strike that helped end child labor in England, to the irony of the World War I firebombing of Hamburg, to even deadlier compounds derived from phosphorus today, The 13th Element weaves together a rich tableau of brilliant and oddball characters, social upheavals, and curious, bizarre, and horrific events that comprise the surprising 300-year history of nature's most nefarious element.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780192862068.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780198509660.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:9780192805997.…

Hardcover-Großformat. Zustand: Gut. 386 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten Bibliothek und kann die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen aufweisen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. Einband folienkaschiert.In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 805.…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780198504436.…

Zustand: Good. Volume 3. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:0080033229.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Copyright Date: 1978 Sm Quarto, Dec. 1978, PP.268-286 of 217-288. Text Figures, B & W PHotos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st. Front hinge lightly cracked at title but repaired. Seller's image, know what you are getting! Pre-packing weight is 1 lb. 13.6 oz . ORIGINAL, NOT A REPRINT OR PHOTOCOPY!! NO Dust Jacket. Has all standard Library markings, pocket, labels, stamps, wear and soil to covers. CLEAN TEXT! See Picture! The Copyright date is 1969 for this 1969 Printing. This volume was purchased through DMRO from the Wright-Patterson Technical Library in the late 1990's. Thank you for your purchase from Sunset Books! Help Promote World Literacy, GIVE a Book as a GIFT!! In stock, Ships from Ohio. WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES!!!! SEE PICTURES!!!!! ANY ODD/GREEN TONES ON THE SCANS ARE CAUSED BY MY SCANNER!! All of our Technical/Textbook/Ex-Library volumes were obtained legally through Public or Auction sales. Size: 8vo. Ex-Library.…

Zustand: Good. 1950. 266 pages. Beige jacket over blue cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges. …

Zustand: Good. Volume 5. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:0080128343.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st. lt wear, soil, w/full markings, pocket, and/or bookplate. Ex-Library Size: 8vo. Ex-Library.

Magazine. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. There is a little warping to the pages in the second half of the magazine but the covers and pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. Cover illustration by Jim Burns. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Burns, Jim; Nurse, Chris; Richardson, Bruce; Marchand, Richard; Rucker, Rudy; H, Pamelina (illustrator). …

Magazine. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. The covers and pages are clean and unmarked. Cover illustration by Edward Noon. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Noon, Edward (illustrator).

Leinen. Zustand: Gut. 23,5 cm VII, 467 S. Gewebe (Braun) mit Schutzumschlag. Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Gut, eher ungelesen (Innen); Einband (Außen) hat geringe bis leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Untere Außenecke des Deckels min. bis gering bestoßen; Schutzumschlag (hat leichte Gebrauchsspuren); Dieses Buch kann zu diesen Versandkosten nur in einer Luftpolstertasche versendet national werden; Auslandsversand hier 14-18 Euro in der Eu oder bis zu 22 Euro in den Nicht-EU-Staaten, da 2 KG Bereich, weil dann Pappverpackung notwendig ist und die Sendung dann 1050 Gramm wiegt; * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Gut. 23,5 cm VI, 421 S. Gebunden mit Schutzumschlag. Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Gut (Innen); Bleistift-Schrifteintrag nach dem Text; Einband (Außen) hat leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Obere Außenecke des Deckels leicht bestoßen; Schnitt oben leicht angestaubt; Schutzumschlag (hat leichte Gebrauchsspuren); * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt.…

Hardcover. Ex-library copy w/usual library markings; hinges sound, uncracked. Pgs tight, unmarked. A sound, serviceable reading copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Gut. 23,5 cm VII, 406 S. Gebunden mit Schutzumschlag. Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Sehr Gut, eher ungelesen (Innen); Einband (Außen) hat min. Gebrauchsspuren; Schutzumschlag (hat geringe bis leichte Gebrauchsspuren); * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt. …

hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Ex Kodak Research Labs Library. Scuffs on the paste-down Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Zustand: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Hardcover. 271pp. VG+ / Price corner clipped, slightly chipped and soiled dj.

25 x 17 cm. Zustand: Gut. 3 Blatt, 199 Seiten Innen sehr sauberer, guter Zustand, leicht gebräunt. Hardcover, Pappeinband, mit den üblichen Bibliotheks-Markierungen, Stempeln und Einträgen, innen wie außen, siehe Bilder. Gutes bis sehr gutes Bibliotheksexemplar. - Structure and Bonding, volume 57. DK-60-01A Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 462. …

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN.…

Zustand: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. Cream pictorial cloth binding smudged, bumped & rubbed at extremities; top leaf edges foxed; leaf fore-edges lightly spotted; bottom leaf edges smudged; scuff & previous owner's name in ink on front free endpaper, else a nice book. No dust jacket.; Many black & white illustrations.; Small 4to 9" - 11"; 367 pages. …

Zustand: Good. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN.

Original cloth with (bit worn) dustjackets, else in (very) good condition. From the personal collection of a chemist without any markings / not an ex-library copy. Please see description or ask for photos.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 2nd Edition. Dustwrapper, now protected, has loss of a piece at top of front cover (see photo).

Zustand: Good. Volume 9. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN. …