Edward M Young (514 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. During the late 1930s an armament race developed between bombers and the fighters that were bent on stopping them. The development of multi-engined, multi-gun, all-metal bombers forced a corresponding increase in fighter armament which, in turn, led to further attempts to improve bomber armament to ensure its ability to survive in the face of hostile fighters. The US Army Air Corps (USAAC) requested that powered gun turrets be fitted to its two principal long-range bombers, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator. In reviewing reports of air combat from Spain, China and the early stages of the war in Europe, the USAAC assumed that the greatest danger to the bomber would be attacks from the rear quarter, and thus took steps to ensure that both the B-17 and the B-24 had tail turrets. A powered turret above and behind the cockpit could deal, it was felt, with attacks from the frontal quarter so that the nose armament for the B-17 and the B-24 consisted of several hand-held 0.50-cal machine guns, but not a powered turret. German and Japanese fighter pilots would soon discover and exploit this weakness. The JAAF's response to the increase in bomber armament was to develop a so-called heavy fighter in parallel to the development of the Army's main fighter, the Ki-43 Hayabusa (known as the 'Oscar'), which sacrificed armament for superior manoeuvrability. Yet the inability of the Japanese aircraft industry to produce these heavier fighters (the Kawasaki Ki-60 and Nakajima Ki-44) in sufficient quantities meant that the JAAF had no alternative but to rely on the Ki-43 to intercept American heavy bombers. Under the ideal conditions that existed in the Burma and China theatres for much of 1943, the absence of escort fighters allowed the Ki-43 pilots to press home their attacks to devastating effect. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Digest-size Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 55, No. 5. Whole No. 330. November 1978. Cover by David Palladini illustrates "Brother Hart" by Jane Yolen. Includes "Goldbrick" (novella) by Edward Wellen; "Little Goethe" (novelette) by M. Mendelsohn; "Project Hi-Rise" by Robert F. Young; "Cat" by Bill Pronzini; "Second Chance" by Charles V. De Vet; "He—y, Come on Ou—t!" by Shinichi Hoshi (星新一) (おーいでてこーい? (1971) by translated by Stanleigh Jones. Departments: "Books" by Algis Budrys; "Cartoon: I figure everybody else is doing it" by Gahan Wilson; "Films and Television: An Oddity by Homer" by Baird Searles; "A Checklist of Isaac Asimov's F&SF Science Essays, 1958-1978" by Isaac Asimov; "Science: Fifty Million Big Brothers" by Isaac Asimov. David Palladini; Gahan Wilson (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. During the late 1930s an armament race developed between bombers and the fighters that were bent on stopping them. The development of multi-engined, multi-gun, all-metal bombers forced a corresponding increase in fighter armament which, in turn, led to further attempts to improve bomber armament to ensure its ability to survive in the face of hostile fighters. The US Army Air Corps (USAAC) requested that powered gun turrets be fitted to its two principal long-range bombers, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator. In reviewing reports of air combat from Spain, China and the early stages of the war in Europe, the USAAC assumed that the greatest danger to the bomber would be attacks from the rear quarter, and thus took steps to ensure that both the B-17 and the B-24 had tail turrets. A powered turret above and behind the cockpit could deal, it was felt, with attacks from the frontal quarter so that the nose armament for the B-17 and the B-24 consisted of several hand-held 0.50-cal machine guns, but not a powered turret. German and Japanese fighter pilots would soon discover and exploit this weakness. The JAAF's response to the increase in bomber armament was to develop a so-called heavy fighter in parallel to the development of the Army's main fighter, the Ki-43 Hayabusa (known as the 'Oscar'), which sacrificed armament for superior manoeuvrability. Yet the inability of the Japanese aircraft industry to produce these heavier fighters (the Kawasaki Ki-60 and Nakajima Ki-44) in sufficient quantities meant that the JAAF had no alternative but to rely on the Ki-43 to intercept American heavy bombers. Under the ideal conditions that existed in the Burma and China theatres for much of 1943, the absence of escort fighters allowed the Ki-43 pilots to press home their attacks to devastating effect. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Light wear. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by David Palladini for "Brother Hart" by Jane Yolen. Includes "Goldbrick" (novella) by Edward Wellen; "Little Goethe" (novelette) by M. Mendelsohn; "Project Hi-Rise" by Robert F. Young; "Cat" by Bill Pronzini; "Second Chance" by Charles V. De Vet; 'He-y, Come on Ou-t" by Shinichi Hoshi. Departments: "Books" by Algis Budrys; "Cartoon" by Gahan Wilson; "Films: An Oddity by Homer" by Baird Searles; "A Checklist of Isaac Asimov's Science Essays, 1958-1978"; "Science: Fifty Million Big Brothers" by Isaac Asimov. …

Digest-size Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Volume 59, No. 1, Whole No. 350. July 1980. Very Good. Interior unmarked with light tanning at edges. Spine clean and tight. Cover clean and bright with mailing label ghost. Light edge wear. See photo. 164 pages. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by David Mattingly illustrating "Call for the Dead" [Dread Empire] (Balrog nominated novelette) by Glen Cook. Includes "As A Man Has A Whale A Love Story" [Spacewhale] (novelette) by Robert F. Young; "The Most Illuminatingly Doleful and Instructively Affecting Demise of Flo, Late of Upper Blooton" [Bad Habits] (poem) by Russell M. Griffin; "Canyons of the Mind by C. Herb Williams; "Lebenstraum" by J. W. Schutz; "A Glint of Gold" by Nicholas Yermakov (Simon Hawke); "Spring Fever" by Jack C. Haldeman, II; "Found" by Melissa Leach Dowd. Departments: "Cartoon: "We're city little people, lady, if it's any of your damn business." by Gahan Wilson; "Books" by Thomas M. Disch; "Films: The Chronic Marginal" by Baird Searles; "Science: Siriusly Speaking" by Isaac Asimov. David Mattingly; Gahan Wilson (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

Condition: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: good. Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A fully illustrated study pitting together the superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen, the worlds finest carrier fighter in 1942, and the heavyweight F6F Hellcat. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. A used book with minor shelf wear and imperfections. Photos and additional details upon request. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.

Condition: Very Good. Well well kept copy, tight binding, unmarked text, light wear. Postlethwaite, Mark (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Book is glossy, illustrated card stock with the B-24 Liberator and the KI-43 Oscar on the front cover. Book is clean, tight and bright, both inside & out. Illustrated with color and black & white photographs throughout. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Laurier, Jim (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Hook, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Hector, Gareth; Laurier, Jim (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2003; Mahwah; black illustrated glossy paper covered boards with white titles; covers are in like new condition; Previous owner's name on ffep; Interior is clean and unmarked; 8vo, 7 3/4"-9 3/4" tall; 401 pages.

Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. A fully illustrated study pitting together the superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen, the worlds finest carrier fighter in 1942, and the heavyweight F6F Hellcat. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).