B C Truman (43 results)

Hardcover. Covers scuffed. Outter page edges are slightly dust dirty. Minor underlining otherwise good reading copy.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The cover is rubbed, lightly foxing. The text has underscoring. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Second Edition. 964 pages.

Hardcover. First edition (SD, NAP) . ISBN 9022003566 Hardcover, fine in near fine dustjacket. Dustjacket has two approximately 1 inch tears and 2 or 3 approximately 1/4 inch nicks. Book itself has previous owner's embossed seal on front endpaper, otherwise tight, clean, crisp, unmarked and apparently never read. Annotated, illustrated with charts, 212 pp. Collection of papers presented. Per preface, "many new aspects were discussed of circadian rhythms in plants and animals at the cellular and subcellular level, kinetic models, biochemical processes and the effects of external factors on rhythms. " Science; biorhythms; biology; cytology; biochemistry; physiology.…

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:1856284425.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:1856284425.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. At first glance, this textbook copy appears as new. Closer examination reveals several chapters have been highlighted and underlined. Interior is tight, clean and except as noted also with bookstore price tag within front cover, unmarked. Hardcover has tan cloth boards with blue and brown ink lettering and designs, no DJ.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Blue cloth boards are worn and grubby. Binding is loose with a few pages detached but none missing. Contents are in reasonably Good condition overall with many illustrations. 6 lovely full page colour plates . Despite condition & poor binding, this is an excellent resource book for historic costume for drama, stage, screen, history of fashion and the colour plates could easily be framed. 152 pages. Book.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. Alan F. Westin , Coordinating Editor.

Condition: Good. 1947. Hardcover. Clean copy in blue cloth with gilt title to spine. Covers showing some shelf wear. Endpapers and title pages slightly warped by water damage. Lacking dust wrapper but remains a good copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: Good. 1947. Hardcover. Clean copy in blue cloth with gilt title to spine. Covers showing some shelf wear. Endpapers and title pages slightly warped by water damage. Lacking dust wrapper but remains a good copy. . . . .

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. Third printing thus. 276pp Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Color and b&w illustrations (illustrator).

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

Condition: New.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 152pp. First Edition. Very well illustrated throughout with 6 colour full page plates plus many b/w line illus. Classic costume fashion interest literature/reference. The book is clean and bright. There are no inscriptions and it presents very nicely on the shelf. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Blue Hardback/Hardcover without dust cover. Clean copy, sound binding. Some minor wear on spine due to age, but all pages and text is clean/clear. Book in overall good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a captivating journey through the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, a monumental event that celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. The author vividly paints a picture of the grandeur and scale of the event, detailing the intricate planning, the dazzling array of exhibits, and the vibrant atmosphere that captivated visitors from across the globe. From the massive Manufactures Building, showcasing the latest technological marvels, to the serene beauty of the Horticultural Building, teeming with exotic flora, the book offers a unique window into the world of late-19th-century industry, science, and art. Through detailed descriptions of the various state and foreign pavilions, the author reveals a fascinating tapestry of cultural diversity and national pride, highlighting the ways in which the Exposition served as a platform for showcasing the achievements and aspirations of the modern world. The author further explores the societal shifts of the era, examining the role of women in the workforce and the changing perception of gender roles, as illustrated by the prominent Woman's Building at the Exposition. This book offers a valuable historical document that captures the spirit of innovation and cultural exchange that characterized this pivotal moment in American history. 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. xii, 1004 pages. Footnotes. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index. No dust jacket present. Cover has some wear and soiling. The five diverse authors have used three "paired-themes" for the analysis of the American government--the constant tensions between conflict and resolution, continiity and change,m and power and consent. The authors had included both liberal and conservative cartoon on the various problems illustrated. Among some of the topics addressed are Democracy, Federal System, Political Parties, Interest Groups, Voting, Presidency, Executive Branch, Congress, Leadership, Legislative Process, Bureaucracy, Liberty, Justice, Law, Judicial Review, Courts, Law Enforcement, Civil Liberty, Civil Rights, Citizenship, Equality, Natural Resources, Welfare, Taxation, Budget, Defense, Foreign Policy, Federal Agencies, Grass Roots, State Government, and Intergovernmental. This work is considered by some knowledgeable academics to be one of the most innovative, comprehensive and impactful foundational texts used in the middle of the Twentieth Century, during a time of domestic foment (the Civil Rights movement, etc.) and international upheaval (the Cold War and the Vietnam War), as well as a period of at times rapid social, economic and technological change. An important 'marker' as to the state of the art, the state of knowledge, and the state of educational practice and a major historiographical resource. About the authors/editors from Wikipedia: Emmette Redford (September 23, 1904 - January 30, 1998) was an American political scientist. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. He received a Ph.D. in government from Harvard in 1933. Redford and Lyndon Johnson knew each other when they were children. During World War II, he worked for four years in the Office of Price Administration. He became a full professor at the University of Texas in 1939 and the Ashbel Smith Professor of Government in 1963. When the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs was founded, he became the Ashbel Smith Professor of Government and Public Affairs in 1970. Redford was a President of the American Political Science Association. He edited a 13-volume history of the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration. David Bicknell Truman (June 1, 1913 - August 28, 2003) was an American academic who served as the 14th president of Mount Holyoke College from 1969-1978. He is also known for his role as a Columbia University administrator during the Columbia University protests of 1968. Truman was an elected member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Andrew Hacker (born 1929) was an American political scientist and public intellectual. He was Professor Emeritus in the Department of Political Science at Queens College in New York. He did his graduate work at Oxford University, University of Michigan, and Princeton University, where he received his Ph.D. degree. Hacker taught at Cornell before taking his position at Queens. His most recent book, Higher Education? was written in collaboration with Claudia Dreifus, his wife, a New York Times science writer and Columbia University professor. Professor Hacker was a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books. Alan Furman Westin (October 11, 1929 - February 18, 2013) was a Professor of Public Law & Government Emeritus, Columbia University, former publisher of Privacy & American Business, and former President of the Center for Social & Legal Research. Robert Coldwell Wood (September 16, 1923 - April 1, 2005) was an American political scientist, academic and government administrator, and professor of political science at MIT. From 1965 to 1969, Wood served as the Under Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and for two weeks as the Secretary at the end of the Johnson Administration. After his return to MIT, he directed the Joint Center for Urban Studies at MIT and Harvard. He also had a joint appointment as chairman of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. He served as president of the University of Massachusetts (1970-1977), overseeing expansion of programs, including construction of a campus in south Boston. National, State, and Local Edition [stated]. Presumed first printing thus.…

11666TRUMAN B. C. 1893 HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S FAIR. BEING A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE WORLD'S COLUMBAN EXPOSITION. 610PP. ILLUSTRATED. HARD COVER. COVER LOOSE FROM SPINE OTHERWISE IN VERY GOOD CONDITIONL FIRST EDITION. (BS-247).