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Paperback. Zustand: New. With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book.' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 290 pp., vii. NAP. Following "Editorial Note" by the Series Editorial Board, Contents divided into three (unnamed) sections: ONE [1] Philip Fisher, "The Failure of Habit"; [2] Allen Grossman, "Criticism, Consciousness, and the Sources of Life: Some Tasks for English Studies"; [3] Edward W. Said, "On Originality"; [4] J. Robert Barth, S.J., "A Newer Criticism in America: The Religious Dimension"; TWO [5] Joel Porte, "The Problem of Emerson"; ]6] Daniel Aaron, "Ambrose Bierce and the American Civil War"; [7] Gail Thain Parker, "William Dean Howells: Realism and Feminism"; [8] John Henry Raleigh, "History and Its Burdens: The Example of Norman Mailer; [9] Alan Lebowitz, "No Farewell to Arms"; THREE [10] I.A. Richards, "Literature for the Unlettered"; [11] Clara Claiborne Clark, "Rejoicing to Concur with the Common Reader: The Uses of Literature in the Community College"; [13] Robert Cumming, "Reading and Writing in a College with Open Admissions"; [14] Adrienne Rich, "Teaching Language in Open Admissions: A Look at the Context"; [15] John Paul Russo, "Meaning and Language Training: The Richards Theory and Method". NO dustwrapper. Brown cloth with brilliant silver lettering on spine; x-Library copy with Library identification discreetly stamped on top and bottom edges only and circular Library blind-stamp on title page bottom right; 'WITHDRAWAL' stamped at middle half-title page; ffep removed; NO Library pocket or check-out page anywhere; white Library label at foot of spine removed (very slightly darker than remainder of brown spine--NO fading); micro tip wear and intermittent signs of micro rubbing across spine ends. Essentially in Fine condition, apart from cosmetic blemishes cited and missing ffep: Tight binding (NO cracks); sharp corners (NO bumps or curls); NO rubbing wear; NO remainder marks; NO previous owner names. Clean text, looking little used, if ever. As if a Library book seldom, if ever, checked out. Solid copy. Distinguished Contributors. Perennial Issues.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Arvis Stewart (Cover & Story Illustrations) (illustrator). This is "The Kenyon Review No. 114" , Vol. XXIX, No. 2 - March 1967. Notable in this issue are three stories by T. F. Powys : "The Kingfisher", "The Wine-Fed Tree", and "The Red Petticoat", being the first American appearance for each of these stories. These stories are illustrated by Arvis Stewart, who also created the cover art. Stewart is generally known as the illustrator for a good many children's books. The issue also has an essay by Angus Wilson in which he tackles "Evil in the English Novel" . Also William Fifield reports on conversations and interactions he had had with Picasso, Cocteau, Rossellini, and the matador El Cordobés. William Mueller and Josephine Jacobson together analyze the state of European Absurdists, focussing on Samuel Beckett ("Waiting for Godot"), Eugène Ionesco, Albert Camus and Jean Genet. Lastly, but not least, Geoffrey Wagner voices concerns over the "authority" of obscurity in the media, which he lays at the feet of Marshall McLuhan There are book reviews by a number of prominent critics. CONTENTS : ** Excursion - by William Fifield ** Evil in the English Novel - by Angus Wilson ** The Absurd Quest - by William R. Mueller and Josephine Jacobsen ** Misunderstanding Media - by Geoffrey Wagner ** Three Stories - by T. F. Powys ** Book Reviews by Edward W. Said, L. M. Meyers, Margery fisher , Richard Freedman, and Robert W. Daniel TITLE : The Kenyon Review 114 ISSUE : Vol. XXIX, No. 2 DATE : March 1967 EDITOR : George Lanning (Acting Editor) AUTHORS : T. F. Powys, William Fifield, Angus Wilson, William R Mueller, Josephine Jacobsen, Geoffrey Wagner, Edward W. Said, L.M. Meyers, Margery Fisher, Richard Freeman, and Robert W. Daniel ILLUSTRATIONS & COVER : Arvis Stewart IMPRINT : The Kenyon Review PLACE : Gambier, Ohio DETAILS : Trade paperback sized literary periodical; contains a few line illustrations, and a number of literary-centered ads; volume pages [157] - 292 ( 136 pp - Includes title page) ; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", pictorial stiff wraps, glued CONDITION -- VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned periodical which remains clean and presentable, with the following particulars noted : EXTERIOR -- Spine has vertical creasing extending from extremities; spine surface is darkened; covers display toning about the edges and modest surface rub; a few tiny nicks to edges; text-block edges are toned, else clean. BINDING -- Tight INTERIOR -- Clean and free of marking.

Paperback. Zustand: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Articles include:Lindbergh in Combat, Aerostar: Executive and Ranger, WACO's wonderful cabin biplane etc.

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Articles include: Lindbergh in Combat; Aerostar Executive and Ranger; Waco's wonderful cabin biplane and so forth. Wraps are worn, rubbed, and creased.

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Softcover. A few small, faint creases along spine on front cover. Inner covers and pages age-toned. Else clean. ; B&W Photographs; TRT19C; 10.75 x 8"90; 90 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Same day dispatch. New copy with a damaged stamp to the copyright page. A publishers overstock which is in perfect condition except for the above mentioned 5cm stamp.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Cover and edges may have some wear.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good condition. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very good. xxiii, 298 pp. LCC: 2009939004.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. 74 in a limited edition of 175. With a foreword by Susan Watt. Printed boards show light wear, creased very slightly at spine; contents clean, sound, bright. TPW. Used.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st edition. Near Fine. 4to, 48pp, stapled wrappers. This issue includes excerpts from Robert Lax's journal, Erich Goode on The Marijuana Market, and work by other prominent contributors. Nice unmarked copy, minor spine wear, no markings. Not Signed.

Gebundene Ausgabe. Zustand: Wie neu. 144 S. Orig.-eingeschweisst! Minimal nachgedunkelt! KEIN Mängelexemplar! Versand aus München F06960 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 873.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 52 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.16 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: New. With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book.' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard.

Hardback. Zustand: VG-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No DW. New Edition. Cabinet Cyclopaedia conducted by Dionysisus Lardner. Plain burgundy cloth with title label on spine. (bit chipped) Frontispiece. Armorial bookplate of James Grove Wood. on front pastedown. Clean tight text. Rear Cover bit mottled.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardback. Zustand: VG-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No DW. Cabinet Cyclopaedia conducted by Dionysisus Lardner. Plain burgundy cloth with title label on spine. (bit chipped) Frontispiece. Clean tight text. Covers bit mottled.

Couverture souple. Zustand: Très bon. Edition originale. In-8° broché.

Zustand: New. pp. xli + 919.

Zustand: New. pp. xli + 919 Illus.

Hardcover. Zustand: New.

1 Cambridge Core, 1 Hardback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 604 pages. 11.00x8.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. This book provides a comprehensive discussion of the clinicopathology, management, etiologies and molecular events associated with head and neck disorders in pediatric patients up to the age of 21. Each copy of the printed book is packaged with a password, .

tapa blanda. Zustand: 2ª Mano - Bueno. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: 2ª Mano. La Jornada Ediciones. 2002. cubierta algo sobada. ilustrado fotografias, editado en Mexico. Terrorismo Política internacional Historia. Libro.

First edition hard back binding in contemporary full tan tree calf covered boards, the spine divided into six panels, gilt and burgundy morocco lettering label in the second, gilt tools to the others, front and back parallel twin gilt lines with small centre detail to the perimeters. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¾''. Contains (viii), 398 pp with 7 full-page tissue-guarded copper plate engravings, each with leaf of explanatory text. A little staining from the leather turn-in's front and back, without any age toning to the paper beyond the original end papers and without any foxing to the text block. Lovely copy. This volume, along with other books of the period, came from the family estate of Sir Frederick Treves (15 February 1853 - 7 December 1923) a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Member of the P.B.F.A. MEDICINE & HEALTH.

Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book helps unlock the root cause of abnormal grain growth in a commercial nickel alloy. The chapters explore the effects of different solution treating and aging techniques, showing how they impact the hardness properties of hot-rolled and cold-draw.