Carson Ward (70 results)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. As new condition maroon boards/brown spine/gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes List of Illustrations; Introduction by Byron Hollinshead; Acknowledgments; Illustration Credits; and A Note About the Editor. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. "Twenty distinguished American historians vividly re-imagine twenty events of great drama and significance in our country's past. "What is the scene or incident in American history that you would like to have witnessed - and why?" This is the thought-provoking question that editor Byron Holingshead posed to twenty of our finest interpreters of American history with the invitation to write a personal essay answering it. The result is I Wish I'd Been There, a book that trains a lens on crucial moments of our past and brings them to vivid life. With these peerless scholars as their guides, readers will be transported to the Salem witch trials, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the raid on Harpers Ferry, the assissination of Abraham Lincoln, the Scopes "monkey trial," the beginnings of the Vietnam War, the voting rights march to Selma, and other turning points of our national drama. Contributors include Mary Beth Norton, Joseph Ellis, Jay Winik, Carol Berkin, Kevin Baker, Robert Cowley, Carolyn Gilman, Geoffrey Ward, Robert Dallek, and William Leuchtenburg, among other luminaries of the historical profession. I Wish I'd Been There is a marvelous concept, wonderfully and imaginatively executed. The result is an American pageant of character and event that will attract and delight readers of history." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps.

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

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

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Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

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

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

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED BY BOB HOPE AND DOLORES HOPE INSIDE FRONT COVER, INCLUDES 3 PICTURES OF HOPE AT THE SIGNING AT SAM'S CLUB IN IRVINE CALIFORNIA PLUS A PAGE ABOUT HIS APPEARANCE. Signed by Author(s).

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Byrne, Wendy (book design); Carson, Carol Devine (jacket design) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Fine unread condition black boards with gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped photographic dust jacket. Includes List of Other Books by Geoffrey Ward, Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns; Preface by Ken Burns; Prologue; Acknowledgments; Selected Bibliography; Index; Illustration Credits; Film Credits; A Note About the Contributors and A Note About the Authors. Profusely illustrated with 275 black-and-white photographs, black-and-white drawings, color drawings, plus illustrated front and rear endpapers. "Ernest Hemingway called Huckleberry Finn "the best book we've ever had. There was nothing before. There's been nothing as good since." Critical opinion of this book hasn't dimmed since Hemingway uttered these words; as author Russell Banks says in these pages, Twain "makes possible an American literature which would otherwise not have been possible." He was the most famous American of his day, and remains in ours the most universally revered American writer. Here the master storytellers Geoffrey Ward, Ken Burns, and Dayton Duncan give us the first fully illustrated biography of Mark Twain, American literature's touchstone, its funniest and most inventive figure. This book pulls together material from a variety of published and unpublished sources. It examines not merely his justly famous novels, stories, travelogues, and lectures, but also his diaries, letters, and 275 illustrations and photographs from throughout his life. The authors take us from Samuel Langhorne Clemens's boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri, to his time as a riverboat worker - when he adopted the sobriquet "Mark Twain" - to his varied careers as a newspaperman, printer, and author. They follow him from the home he built in Hartford, Connecticut, to his peripatetic travels across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. We see Twain grieve over his favorite daughter's death, and we see him writing and noticing everything. Twain believed that "The secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven." This paradox fueled his hilarity and lay at the core of this irreverent yet profoundly serious author. With essays by Russell Banks, Jocelyn Chadwick, Ron Powers, and John Boyer, as well as an interview with actor and frequent Twain portrayer Hal Holbrook, this book provides a full and rich portrayal of the first figure of American letters." - from the inner front jacket flap.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex mathematical modeling of a running skyline system, a type of cable logging method. The author presents a detailed analysis of the forces and displacements at play when a log load is dragged along the ground by the skyline, which significantly influences the system's load-carrying capability. By extending previous research on running skylines, this book provides a more realistic understanding of the system's behavior. The mathematical models and solution procedures outlined in this book empower logging engineers with a valuable tool to optimize running skyline operations, ensuring efficient and safe timber harvesting while minimizing environmental impact. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a method for determining the load capacity of running or standing skyline cable systems, essential for planning purposes in logging operations. It presents mathematical expressions that condense the complex relationship between tensions, loads, and geometries into a form that can be programmed onto pocket-sized calculators. The author approximates the catenary description of cable systems with simpler assumptions, introducing some error in the results. However, comparisons with other methods show the calculator results to be useful for a wide range of situations. By using a programmable calculator, logging engineers can easily determine the relationships between system tensions, loads, and geometries, making advance planning of logging activities more accessible and practical. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the mathematical modeling of logging skylines, used to transport timber in areas where road systems are impractical. Focused on determining load-carrying capacity, the book provides an iterative technique to solve complex hyperbolic functions and transcendental equations without relying on common numerical methods that are prone to divergence. The iterative procedure is comprehensive, encompassing the geometry, tension, and payload of the skyline, ensuring convergence to the correct solution within a few iterations. This method efficiently handles the addition of lines and line segments, making it adaptable to various skyline configurations. The book's insights advance the field of skyline engineering, providing a valuable tool for designers to establish mechanical and economic feasibility of logging skylines. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing realm of skyline logging, a technique used to harvest timber in challenging terrains. The author, a renowned expert in the field, explores the intricate dynamic characteristics of these systems, shedding light on their behavior under various loading conditions. The book delves into the historical context of skyline logging, tracing its evolution and significance in the logging industry. It covers different configurations of skylines, including standing, live, and running systems, providing insights into their advantages and limitations. Through mathematical equations and real-world examples, the author examines the forces at play in skyline logging, including tension, weight, and external loads. The study uncovers the dynamic response of cables to sudden mass applications, highlighting the interplay between energy variations and cable integrity. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics for efficient and safe logging operations, as they can influence cable tensions, deflections, and potential structural failures. The book concludes by underscoring the significance of these insights in optimizing skyline logging systems and preventing costly accidents, making it an invaluable resource for loggers, engineers, and anyone interested in the mechanics of this specialized logging technique. 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. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a digital computer program that determines the running skyline load-carrying capabilities. Readers can quickly determine a logging system's vertical load-carrying capacity over a given ground profile. The program can be used by timber resource planners and logging systems designers to determine the feasibility of running skyline systems, and to calculate the load-carrying capacity of grapple-rigged running skylines. Developed by the author as a tool for use in situations where a running skyline system is utilized and the log is suspended clear of the ground, this book offers valuable insights for anyone working with this type of system. 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. Klappentext.