Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. 2nd printing, Aug. 1965; #52-837. Cover art is uncredited [John Schoenherr]. Includes "Introduction"; "First Contact" by Murray Leinster; "Intelligence Test" by Harry Walton; "The Large Ant" by Howard Fast; "What's He Doing in There?" by Fritz Leiber; "Chemical Plant" by Ian Williamson; "Limiting Factor" by Clifford D. Simak; "The Fire Balloons" by Ray Bradbury; "Invasion from Mars" by Howard Koch;"The Gentle Vultures" by Isaac Asimov; "Knock" by Fredric Brown; "Specialist" by Robert Sheckley; "Lost Memory" by Peter Phillips. Creasing; tanning; edge and corner wear. Book.
Seller: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Pocket Books paperback edition, first printing of this collection of 17 short stories from The Horror Writers of America about vampires. Featured are The Miracle Mile by Robert R. McCammon, Dancing Nitely by Nancy A. Collins, Stoker's Mistress by Clint Collins, Does the Blood Line Run on Time? by Sidney Williams and Robert Petitt, Red Eve by Al Sarrantonio, We Are Dead Together by Charles de Lint, Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage by Chet Williamson, Advocates by Suzy McKee Charnas, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Special by Richard Laymond, Herrenrasse by J.N. Williamson, Duty by Ed Gorman, Midnight Sun by Brian Hodge, A Bloodsucker by David N Meyer III, Prodigal Sun by Thomas F. Monteleone, There Are No Nightclubs in East Palo Alto by Clifford V Brooks, Juice by Lisa W. Cantrell and Behind Enemy Lines by Dan Perez. Light edgewear. Age toning to the pages. In Near Fine Condition.
Published by Conde Nast Publications, NY, 1980
Magazine / Periodical
Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Vol. C, No. 4. Edited by Stanley Schmidt. Cover art by Paul Lehr for "Nightflyers" (novelette) by George R. R. Martin. Includes "World in the Clouds" (pt. 2 of 3) by Bob Buckley; "Memo from the Big Chief" by David A. Roach; "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" by Clifford D. Simak; "Science Fact: A Taste of the Dragon's Egg" by Dr. Robert L. Forward; "State of the Art: The Case Against the Critics" by Jack Williamson. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Energy and Freedom"; "In Times to Come"; "Biolog" (Thomas A. Easton); "The Upcoming Calendar of Events"; "The Alternate View" by Jerry Pournelle; "The Reference Library"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Paul Lehr, Vincent Di Fate, Bob Shore, and Brad Hamann. Tanned; creasing; rubbing. Magazine.
Published by Tower Publications, 1968
Seller: Archives Books, Inc., Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Name on inside cover. No other markings. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Former library copy. No markings on text. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 9780122703027. Softcover, from closed pharmaceutical company library. 203 pages, index, illustrated. Colour fade on the spine. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book.
Published by Paperback Library, New York, 1963
Seller: 32.1 Rare Books + Ephemera, IOBA, ESA, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. 12mo., 176 pp. Paperback Library 52-211. Very Near Fine with discreet owner stamp on inside front cover and some age toning. Crisp, tight, clean and square.
US$ 12.01
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 0122703022. Softcover, from closed pharmaceutical company library. 203 pages, index, illustrated. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book.
Condition: Good. 1966. Hardcover. "Includes bibliographical references. Commissioning organisation: [by] Robert C. Williamson. x, 618 p. illus. 24 cm. Dust wrapper. A good clean copy. Dw chipped.". Not a first edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
US$ 18.00
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 0122703030. Softcover, from closed pharmaceutical company library. 185 pages, index, illustrated. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book.
Published by Wiley, 1966
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: Good. 1966. Hardcover. "Includes bibliographical references. Commissioning organisation: [by] Robert C. Williamson. x, 618 p. illus. 24 cm. Dust wrapper. A good clean copy. Dw chipped.". Not a first edition copy. . . .
Language: English
Published by Insight Books, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1992
ISBN 10: 0306443244 ISBN 13: 9780306443244
Seller: "Pursuit of Happiness" Books, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Publisher: Insight Books, 1992, V.Good, HB, ISBN: 0-306-44324-4. Book.
Published by Wiley, 1965
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
US$ 29.64
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. First edition. Ex library book with usual stamps and stickers. Complete with a dust jacket kept tidy by a library sleeve.
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Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Condition: New. pp. 292.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Brand New. 290 pages. 8.50x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.
Published by Astounding / Street & Smith, 1947
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. PULP COLLECTION of 19 different magazine contributions from 1947 thru 1972 being Astounding from 1947 to 1957 (13 issues), Galaxy 1951 thru 1957 (4 issues) & Analog 1972 (2 issues), each in first edition, 19 volumes, good to very good in wraps, most copies being very good. Also contains original contributions such as CHILD'S PLAY by William Tenn (his second professional appearance in print), Judith Merril's THAT ONLY A MOTHER & DEATH IS THE PENALTY (her first and second professional appearances in print), Kate Wilhelm's THE MILE LONG SPACESHIP (her second professional appearance in print) and original works by Poul Anderson, Jack Williamson, Eric Frank Russell, A. E. Van Vogt, Henry Kuttner, Jack Vance, Murray Leinster, Bob Silverberg, Frank Robinson, L. Sprague De Camp, Cleve Cartmill, Tom Godwin, Clifford Simak, Walter Miller, H. Beam Piper, James Schmitz, Mark Clifton, Randall Garrett, Harry Harrison, Fritz Leiber, Willy Ley, Damon Knight, John Christopher, Robert Heinlein, Robert Sheckley, Fred Pohl, Cyril Kornbluth, et.al.
Language: English
Published by Springer, Copernicus, 1992
ISBN 10: 0306443244 ISBN 13: 9780306443244
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - When shall I retire How 'golden' will my 'parachute' be Will I be happy as a retired person How can I make the most of my retirement In the last decade, employers have turned increasingly to the 'Golden Parachute' or 'Golden Handshake' - inducements to employees to retire earlier. Questions about the effects of these plans, and retirement in general, are mounting, yet few answers are forthcoming. The age of retirement for many has decreased from 65 to the midyears, and these individuals will spend as much time in retirement as they spent in the workforce. This shifting scene necessitates a continuing search for information about the hows and whys, and the effects, of early retirement. In this highly informative study, the authors of Early Retirement: Promises and Pitfalls, scholars in sociology, psychology, and education, look at the experiences of retirees from a large urban area. Many of these persons (average age, 59) were painfully confronted in middle age with the breakdown of heavy industries in the Northeast; others happily sought retirement to resolve their disenchantment with a given routine. By examining the adjustment of these people to this new phase of their lives, the study found that most who retire adjust relatively quickly and positively to retirement, using it as an opportunity for leisure or other work activities. For a minority, however, there are pitfalls and disappointments, which the book discusses in detail. Using numerous vivid case illustrations, and drawing from both questionnaire and interview data, the book provides an inside view of what it is like to face retirement from primarily white-collar occupations. A wide range of reactions emerged about boththe process of retirement (e.g., how those slated for retirement were treated, how long they had to prepare) and its outcome - being a retired person. Moreover, the book offers a portrait, not only of the people themselves as retirees, but also of their attitudes about aging, reflections on their careers, aspirations for a full life, and comments on the changing society - as well as candid reactions from their spouses. This outstanding book speaks both to the professional on aging and to the public at large - those who have retired, are thinking about retiring, or are providing retirement programs or services for retired persons.
Language: English
Published by Easton Press, 1990
Seller: Planet Books, Signal Hill, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Typically attractive edition from Easton in full premium leather with 22K gilt lettering and designs on covers and spine, 22K gilt outer page edges, barred spine, silk moire end pages and satin page marker. All three volumes have a previous owner's bookplate on the front pastedown and a short gift inscription (from father to son) on reverse of the first free end page. The black book is spotless inside and out with a few light scratches to outer page edges. The red book has a single scratch in the outer page edges (on the bottom of the book) and a single tiny spot on the back cover. The blue volume has some scratches and scuff marks on the back cover and a few light scratches on the outer page edges. None of the volumes have bumped corners or rubbing to extremities. A very nice set. (Note: Photos may show a flash reflection.) PayPal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Shipment outside of the United States may require extra funds. Additional photos emailed upon request.
Published by Crown, 1948
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. A TREASURY OF SCIENCE FICTION, Crown, 1948, first edition, light spotting to the spine and some moisture evidence to rear cover, else a tight vg copy in like dust-wrapper with modest staining to the rear dust-wrapper panel. Contains stories by Arthur C. Clarke, Jack Williamson, A. E. van Vogt, Lewis Padgett, Robert A. Heinlein, Clifford D. Simak, and others. Formerly "Doc" Smith's copy with letter of provenance upon request.
Published by NESFA, 1989
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition. GRAND MASTER'S CHOICE, NESFA, 1989, first edition, very fine in like pictorial dust-wrapper and slip-case with select contributions by fellow Grand Master's Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Jack Williamson, L. Sprague De Camp, Fritz Leiber, Robert Bloch, Arthur C. Clarke & Clifford Simak as well as the editor. Of 1,025 copies, this 1/275 bound in full green leather and SIGNED by Andre Norton on the front end-paper.
Published by Astounding / Street & Smith, 1940
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. FINAL BLACKOUT in Astounding SCIENCE FICTION for April, May & June, 1940, Street & Smith, first edition, 3 volumes complete, vg+/near in full color pictorial wraps. The true first appearance in print of this novel. Also contains original contributions by John Campbell, Clifford Simak, Malcolm Jameson, A. E. Van Vogt (REPETITION), Leigh Brackett (THE TREASURE OF PTAKUTH), Lester Del Rey, Philip Nowlan, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein (THE ROADS MUST ROLL), et.al.
Published by Doubleday, 1973
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. THE SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME: VOLUME TWO A and B. The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America, Doubleday, 1973, first edition, some light brown staining to small areas of the top page edges with some modest bleed through, else just about fine in like dw's. Contributions by John W. Campbell, Jr., Robert A. Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, James Blish, Algis Budrys, Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, H. G. Wells, Jack Vance, E. M. Forster, Clifford Simak, Fred Pohl, James Schmitz, Poul Anderson, Jack Williamson, Eric Frank Russell, Theodore Sturgeon, et.al.
Published by Locus Press, 1981
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
FIRST THUS. THE CREATOR, Locus Press, 1981, first hard-cover edition. Simak's first book. Signed by the author on a special printed slip noting that this is #8 of 20 copies so bound with appreciations by Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Jack Williamson & Frederic Pohl.
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
US$ 65.33
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Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Language: English
Published by Springer, Springer Jan 1992, 1992
ISBN 10: 0306443244 ISBN 13: 9780306443244
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -When shall I retire How 'golden' will my 'parachute' be Will I be happy as a retired person How can I make the most of my retirement In the last decade, employers have turned increasingly to the 'Golden Parachute' or 'Golden Handshake' - inducements to employees to retire earlier. Questions about the effects of these plans, and retirement in general, are mounting, yet few answers are forthcoming. The age of retirement for many has decreased from 65 to the midyears, and these individuals will spend as much time in retirement as they spent in the workforce. This shifting scene necessitates a continuing search for information about the hows and whys, and the effects, of early retirement. In this highly informative study, the authors of Early Retirement: Promises and Pitfalls, scholars in sociology, psychology, and education, look at the experiences of retirees from a large urban area. Many of these persons (average age, 59) were painfully confronted in middle age with the breakdown of heavy industries in the Northeast; others happily sought retirement to resolve their disenchantment with a given routine. By examining the adjustment of these people to this new phase of their lives, the study found that most who retire adjust relatively quickly and positively to retirement, using it as an opportunity for leisure or other work activities. For a minority, however, there are pitfalls and disappointments, which the book discusses in detail. Using numerous vivid case illustrations, and drawing from both questionnaire and interview data, the book provides an inside view of what it is like to face retirement from primarily white-collar occupations. A wide range of reactions emerged about boththe process of retirement (e.g., how those slated for retirement were treated, how long they had to prepare) and its outcome - being a retired person. Moreover, the book offers a portrait, not only of the people themselves as retirees, but also of their attitudes about aging, reflections on their careers, aspirations for a full life, and comments on the changing society - as well as candid reactions from their spouses. This outstanding book speaks both to the professional on aging and to the public at large - those who have retired, are thinking about retiring, or are providing retirement programs or services for retired persons. 292 pp. Englisch.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 292 22:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam.
Language: English
Published by Springer Science+Business Media, 1992
ISBN 10: 0306443244 ISBN 13: 9780306443244
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
US$ 79.92
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Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 292.
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextWhen shall I retire? How golden will my parachute be? Will I be happy as a retired person? How can I make the most of my retirement? In the last decade, employers have turned increasingly to the Golden Parachute or Gold.