In a look at human-alien communication, the author explores the potential dangers of misunderstanding when dealing with an alien race possessing potentially lethal weaponry
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Fair. A poor ambassador of Earth learns that there's a time to be diplomatic--and a time when good old human cunning is the only alternative, when he comes up against an alien race whose weapons are meaner than his. "Dickson . . . has a flair for creating aliens that are really ALIEN--not just folks in funny suits".--The Reader's Guide to Science Fiction. Seller Inventory # 00083152749
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
mass_market. Condition: 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! Seller Inventory # S_486342884
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
mass_market. Condition: 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! Seller Inventory # S_467756362
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: 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! Seller Inventory # S_445344998
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 39169211-6
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0671655809I5N00
Seller: Richard's Books, Boise, ID, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 1ST BAEN PB PRINTING JULY 1986. COVER HAS SOME CREASING AND SHELF WEAR. 276 PAGE TEXT HAS VERY VERY LIGHT WEAR. SCIENCE FICTION. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS. Seller Inventory # SKU1017243
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Fair. A poor ambassador of Earth learns that there's a time to be diplomatic--and a time when good old human cunning is the only alternative, when he comes up against an alien race whose weapons are meaner than his. "Dickson . . . has a flair for creating aliens that are really ALIEN--not just folks in funny suits".--The Reader's Guide to Science Fiction. Seller Inventory # CIN0671655809A
Seller: R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Used - Good. Seller Inventory # 186709