A H Macklin (49 results)

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Condition: Good. 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 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,650grams, ISBN:9780199203796. …

Condition: Good. 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 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,650grams, ISBN:9780199203796. …

Wraps. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 4, No. 4. Pulp magazine. Edited by Robert W. Lowndes. Cover art by Ed Emsh for "The Time-Lockers" (novelet) by Wallace West. Includes "Wyvernhold" (novelet) by L. Sprague de Camp; "The Golden Ones" by Charles A. Stearns; "Back to Nature" by Bryce Walton; "Case Rests" by Mack Reynolds. Features: "Science in Science Fiction" (Special Article) by Richard H. Macklin, Ph.D.; "Paradies Tossed" by Michael Herman. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page" by Robert W. Lowndes; "Readin' and Writhin'"; "It Says Here". Illustrated by Emsh, Orban, Luton, & Freas. Tanning; edge and cornmer tears and losses; exposure sunned at front cover edges. Book. …

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SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. Vol. 5, No. 2. Pulp magazine. Edited by Robert W. Lowndes. Cover art by Freas for "En Route to Earth" by Calvin M. Knox [Robert Silverberg]. Includes "Consolation Prize" (novelet) by D. A. Jourdan; "The Attractive Nuisance" (novelet) by Theodore L. Thomas; "Interference" by Don Berry; "The Locus Focus" by Richard Wilson; "Two-Step for Six Legs" by Carol Emshwiller; "A Walk in the Snow" by Thomas N. Scortia; "A Matter of Privacy" by Thomas E. Purdom; "Cassandra" by Scott Nichols. Features: "Axioms for Everybody" by Isaac Asimov; "Science in Science Fiction' by Richard H. Macklin, Ph.D. Readers' Departments: "Many Mansions" (editorial) by Robert W. Lowndes; "Inside Science Fiction" by Robert A. Madle; "It Says Here". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas and others. Spine completely faded; stress/glue-shrink; tanning; letter A on front; minor soiling. Book.…

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Condition: New. 2013 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1917). SB 55pp + Plates & MapPublished Price £9.95 Among the many problems attending the British forces who landed in North Russia in 1919-19 to aid the White troops in their doomed attempt to resist and reverse the Bolshevik revolution, the care and evacuation of sick and wounded soldiers was especially difficult. The harsh terrain and cold climate presented the Royal Army Medical Corps with unprecedented troubles, and how they were surmounted is the subject of this informative booklet. Written by the senior medical officer with the force, the book shows why, 'in the depths of the Russian forest a box of matches may be of more value for the saving of life than many elaborate and more technical appliances' and why speed and light equipment were of the essence in evacuating casualties before they froze to death.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 331 pp., xvii. '1' in number line. Following the Preface and Acknowledgments, Contents divided into 25 Chapters in 3 Parts: Part I: INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM (1) Rosalie A. Kane, "Everyday in Nursing Homes: ' The Way Things Are ' "; (2) Steven S. Foldes, "Life in an Institution: A Sociological and Anthropological View"; (3) Arthur L. Caplan, "The Morality of the Mundane: Ethical Issues Arising in the Daily Lives of Nursing Home Residents"; Part II: CASES AND COMMENTARIES (4) [Editors], "About the Case" [Each Case is accompanied by a Commentary, with Commentator Name preceding the Case]: (5) Ruth Macklin, "Good Citizen, Bad Citizen"; (6) Margaret P. Battin, "The Chair and Other Public Space"; (7) James F. Childress, "If You Let Them They'd Stay in Bed all Morning: The Tyranny of Regulation in Nursing Home Life"; (8) Stephen H. Miles and Greg A. Sachs, "Intimate Strangers: Roommates in Nursing Homes", Case Commentary: "Accommodating Room and Roommate Preferences"; (9) Rosemarie Tong, "Till Death Do Us Part: Married Life in Nursing Homes"; (10) Mary Ellen Waithe, "Thought for Food: Nursing Home Meals", Case Commentary: "Something to Chew On"; (11) Laurence B. McCullough, "Phone Privileges"; (12) Robert Schwartz, "Guardian Angles"; (13) Reinhard Priester, "Leaving Homes: Residents on Their Own Recognizance"; (14) Andrew Jameton, "Let My Persons Go! Restraints of the Trade"; (15) Mila Ann Aroskar, "Bathing: On the Boundaries of Health Treatment"; (16) Sara T. Fry, "Caring on Demand: How Responsive is Responsive Enough?"; (17) Diane K. Kjervik, "Beyond the Call of Duty: A Nurse's Aide Uses Her Judgment"; (18) Terrie Wetle, "Death of a Resident", Case Commentary: "Care of the Dying and the Newly Dead"; (19) Martin Benjamin, "Dressing for ' Success ' "; (20) David J. Mayo, "Tips and Favors", Case Commentary: "Private Contracts Between Residents and Staff"; (21) Harry R. Moody, "Finding a Home"; (22) Loren E. Lomasky, "Letter of the Law: Evictions from Homes"; Part III: TOWARD SOLUTIONS (23) Mila Ann Aroskar, Ene Kristi Urv-Wong, and Rosalie A. Kane, "Building an Effective Caregiving Staff: Transforming the Nursing Services"; (24) Iris C. Freeman, "Developing Systems That Promote Autonomy: Policy Considerations"; (25) Rosalie A. Kane, Arthur L. Caplan, Iris C. Freeman, Mila Ann Aroskar, and Ene Kristi Urv-Wong, " Avenues to Appropriate Autonomy: What Next?"; Contributors, pp. 319--323; Index, pp. 325-331. // Laid-in news items from the New York Times (NO offsetting): (1) Letters to the Editor, Roberta Sales, Gregory Siskind, "The Nursing Shortage" (4 12 2001) (2) Paul Zielbauer, "Some Nursing Homes Lock Out Strikers, and Hartford Vows to Help Homes Cover Costs" (3 22 2001; (3) Jennifer Steinhauer, "As Assisted Living Centers Grow, Calls for Standards and Oversight" (2 12 2001); (4) Letter to the Editor, Bobbie Sackman, "The Homebound Elderly" (4 12 2001); (5) Letter to Editor, Charles H. Roadman II, "Nursing Home Workers" (7 29 2000); (6) Letter to Editor, Pankaj Gupta, "Ethics and the Elderly" (1 21 2000); (7) Sara Rimer, "Home Aides for the Frail Elderly in Shorter Supply"; (8) Ann R. Langdon, "The Aged as an Inconvenience" {"Nursing Homes too easily forget the ' do unto others ' creed.") (7 27 1999); (9) Letters, Charles J. Hynes, Ann Colbert, "Caring for the Elderly" (12 19 1999); (10) Letters, Claire Fagin, Sidney Z. Cohn, "Don't Repeal Nursing Home Rules That Work" (10 14 1995; (11) Eliisabeth Rosenthal, "Once in Big Demand, Nurses Are Targets for Hospital Cuts" (8 19 1996); (12) Sharon R. King, "Nursing Homes Draw Attention As Worker-Saafety Focus Shifts" (8 7 1996). // NO Jacket. Blue boards with bright white lettering on front cover and spine. Previous owner name and origin of purchase discreetly on inside top left front cover, else unqualifiedly As New: Strong binding (NO cracks); sharp corners (NO bumps or curls); NO remainder marks; NO rubbing wear. Clean text. …

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Condition: Good. 11 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from the Critical Review. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 12 x 21 cms. Category: Critical Review; Printed before 1800; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. From the Library of John Russell Taylor.

FACSIMILE, 4to, xvi +1123pp. Original pictorial wrappers, slight bruising at top rear corner. A facsimile of the original 1923 publication, with b/w photographic illustrations on plates. . FACSIMILE.

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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine antique copy of a photographic portrait, printed by a lithographic progress in Circa 1880, from 'The Theatre' mounted and ready to frame, photographed by Kingbury & Notcutt, accompanied by printed name and quote ' Our doubts are traitors and make us lose th food we oft might win by fearing to attempt' (measure for measure) - An excellent opportunity to purchase a fascinating theatrical portrait. Charming half portrait of actor in dress of period.…

Condition: Very Good. Publisher's original colour illustrated period science fiction super art work paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded, priced 2/- to the front cover. We currently hold 11 other Science Fiction Story Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZINES.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1999 McDonald Institute large format hardcover edition. Light reading wear else very good condition.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Shackleton's Last Voyage: The Story of the Quest' recounts the dramatic and ultimately tragic final Antarctic expedition of the legendary explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Penned by Frank Wild, his second-in-command, this gripping account details the voyage of the ship 'Quest' and its mission to the polar regions. More than just a ship's log, this historical document offers a firsthand perspective on the challenges and triumphs of polar exploration in the early 20th century. Readers will experience the harsh realities of life aboard the 'Quest' as the crew faced formidable ice, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present dangers of the Antarctic landscape. A vital contribution to the history of polar exploration and adventure, this book is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the allure of the unknown. Experience Shackleton's final voyage through the eyes of a key participant in this historic event. A timeless tale of leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of discovery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Shackleton's Last Voyage: The Story of the Quest' recounts the dramatic and ultimately tragic final Antarctic expedition of the legendary explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Penned by Frank Wild, his second-in-command, this gripping account details the voyage of the ship 'Quest' and its mission to the polar regions. More than just a ship's log, this historical document offers a firsthand perspective on the challenges and triumphs of polar exploration in the early 20th century. Readers will experience the harsh realities of life aboard the 'Quest' as the crew faced formidable ice, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present dangers of the Antarctic landscape. A vital contribution to the history of polar exploration and adventure, this book is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the allure of the unknown. Experience Shackleton's final voyage through the eyes of a key participant in this historic event. A timeless tale of leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of discovery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Written and illustrated by Macklin and Rigby. Oblong quarto. (22) pp. With five illustrations after Frank Brangwyn's paintings, each with title and text facing. Bound in quarter white linen over blue paper covered printed boards. Taylor & Sewell A134. Toning to spine cloth, else fine Written and illustrated by Macklin and Rigby.…