Ames J S (101 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good-. Original magazine in very good minus condition: a little wear and soiling to exterior; pages are very nice. Article topics include: Southern Division Illinois Manufacturers' Association; motor transportation division; reports of various committees Jim Bowers of La Salle Street; and much more. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Magazine.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

1st edition. This issue*s color cover portrays a female skiier in winter flight. Departments include General Articles, Fiction, Girls Life, The Outdoor Boy, The Country Gentleman, Farm Departments, Miscellaneous. A good bright copy of scarce vintage issue 10-3/4 x 13-3/4, 64 pp, b/w photos & illus, ads. Good+ unmarked, bright wraps, some small edge tears & chips, label scar. Magazine in color illus wraps (art by Carolyn Haywood), saddle-stapled.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. First Edition. Single Issue In Original Wrappers. Light Wear, Bright, Foxing On Edges Of Page Block And Rear Cover, Some Fading To Spine Panel.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 380 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.96 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. San Francisco: California Historical Society, 1943. 1st edition thus, NF/. No jacket. Book has color fading to spine (letters barely legible), light wear to corners, a few spots on rear panel, small dent on lower rear panel. Photo frontispiece of Griffin, 4 US Army maps of the route he traveled with Kearney's expedition to the West Coast. Traveled and worked in California until 1853, when he returned to Washington, DC. Great look at California and the Southwest before the Gold Rush. Nice copy, 97 pp. BP.

Hardcover. Condition: very good. Octavo. 21cm x 14cm. Green cloth. 102pp and index. Herper's Scientific Memoirs.

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. cover art By Paul Stahr; Centerfold By R.S. Sullivant , Etc. (illustrator). 1st. pp. 379-434 pages; disbound copy; includes: Full Page Ads (Fatima Cigarettes, Jason Weiler & Sons Diamonds, Federal Tires, Baker Electrics, Willys-Overland, Oldsmobile, G.K. Chesterton (What is Proper?); Politics, Culture and with the usual facetious jabs at Women, plus Much More Size: 4 vo. Magazine.

trade paperback. Condition: good; used. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED8vo; 89 pages; good trade paperback; few nicks and chips to edges cover; tips bumped; clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking.

Soft cover. Condition: NVG. No Jacket. First Edition. Softcover of twenty pages with foxing and edgewear bound into rigid paper boards, from the Coker College library. Ex-Library.

Preface by P.J. Lebreton S.J. & Introduction by P.H. Monier-Vinard S.J. (illustrator). First Edition. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight; small crease & tiny tear on title page with nice library stamp). 8vo., black quarter-morocco leather & black cloth, gilt title on spine; 343 pages.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Like New. Sutchinda Rangsi Thompson (Design); Gold Medallion of Justinian (Cover) (illustrator). 1st Published: 1996 by Routledge. 345 + xiii pp. An excellent, spotlessly clean copy! Clean, fresh, sharp, tight, essentially and virtually flawless copy with crisp pages, spotlessly clean text, and very light shelf wear.

Condition: 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. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780313308642.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early development of spectroscopy, a field that revolutionized our understanding of light and matter. The author, a pioneer in the field, meticulously describes his groundbreaking experiments, which led to the discovery of the dark lines in the solar spectrum ââ â now known as Fraunhofer lines. These lines, invisible to the naked eye, revealed the unique spectral "fingerprint" of sunlight, paving the way for later advancements in astronomy and physics. The book delves into the author's innovative techniques, including the use of prisms and gratings to analyze light, and his systematic measurements of the refractive and dispersive properties of different materials. He meticulously documents his findings, offering valuable insights into the behavior of light under various conditions. The author's observations extend beyond the sun, encompassing the spectra of stars and even the intriguing spectral characteristics of electric light. His meticulous research and clear explanations offer a window into the nascent field of spectroscopy, capturing the excitement and wonder of a scientific revolution in progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: New. Utilizing contemporary accounts of India, China, Siam and the Levant, this study provides rich detail about these exotic lands and explores the priorities that shaped and motivated these bold envoys and chroniclers. Ames and Love offer a fascinating look at the symbiotic nature of cross-cultural interaction between France and the major trading regions of the Indian Ocean basin during the 17th century. During this period of intense French interest in the rich trade and cultures of the region, Louis XIV and his minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert in particular were concerned with encouraging French travelers, both clerical and lay, to explore and document these lands. Among the accounts included here are those of François Bernier, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, and François Pyrard.Because these accounts reflect as much about the structures and priorities of France as they do about the cultures they describe, Ames and Love hope their analysis bridges the gap between studies on early modern France and those on the major Asiatic countries of the same period. Their findings challenge the current thinking in the study of early modern France by demonstrating that overseas expansion to Asia was of considerable importance and interest to all segments of French society. Specialists in traditional internal French history will find much in this study of European expansion to complement and supplement their research.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Nora S. Unwin (Illustrated by) (illustrator). Copyright 1911, 1921, 1950 by Charles Sc. 242 pp. A rare, hard-to-find, out-of-print, true collectible gem! A wonderful copy! A great, almost spotlessly clean copy and dust jacket! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy and dust jacket with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Price inside front flap cut out. Dust jacket shows minimal, minor or light wear around edges. Minor stains on back cover of dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a unique historical review of the research on the aurora, a specific type of light display in the sky that is commonly witnessed in high-latitude regions. The author provides a chronological analysis of the evolution of our understanding of this phenomenon through the ages, tracing the development of scientific inquiry and technological advancements that have shaped our knowledge. The work begins by exploring ancient myths and beliefs surrounding the aurora, and then delves into the scientific investigations that began in the 17th century, leading up to the present day. By examining the contributions of key scientists and their discoveries, including their theories, experiments, and observations, the book provides a comprehensive account of the history of aurora research. The author's approach offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of scientific exploration, highlighting the gradual unraveling of the mysteries of this captivating celestial phenomenon. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1898. Hardcover bound in blue cloth with titles in yellow. Ex-College Library (stamped WITHDRAWN inside front cover.) [vii] 68 pages, two fold-out plates, followed by two plates of Harper's promotional pages. Condition: Good (scarcity considered.) Memoirs of Joseph Von Fraunhofer as stated on title page. One of Harper's Scientific Memoirs series. Text is clean and unmarked. Binding tight. Two foldout plates in rear intact. Pages lightly age toned. Spine is polished, with effacement to lower spine from removal of a label(?) This is a used book, and a Hard-to-find Physics title.