Jack Couffer (141 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Condition: good. 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 include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. It was a crazy way to win World War I in the Pacific-- All the United States had to do was to attach small incendiary bombs to millions of bats and release them over Japan's major cities. As the bats went to roost, a million fires would flare up in remote crannies of the wood and paper buildings common throughout Japan. When their cities were reduced to ashes, the Japanese would surely capitulate. The plan made sense to a handful of eccentric promoters and researchers, who convinced top military brass and even President Roosevelt to back the scheme. It might have worked, except that another secret weapon--something to do with atoms--was chosen to end the war. Told here by the youngest member of the team, this is the story of the bat bomb project, or Project X-Ray, as it was officially known. In scenes worthy of a Capra or Hawks comedy, Jack Couffer recounts the unorthodox experiments carried out in the secrecy of Bandera, Texas, Carlsbad, New Mexico, and El Centro, California, in 1942-1943 by Doc Adams' private army. This oddball cast of characters included an eccentric inventor, a distinguished Harvard scientist, a biologist with a chip on his shoulder, a movie star, a Texas guano collector, a crusty Marine Corps colonel, a Maine lobster fisherman, an ex-mobster, and a tiger. Not to be defeated by minor logistical hurdles, the bat bomb researchers risked life and limb to explore uncharted bat caves and recruit thousands of bats to serve their country. Through months of personality conflicts, military snafus, and technical failures the team pressed on, certain that bats could end the war with Japan. And they might have--in their first airborne test, the bat bombers burned an entire brand-new military airfield to the ground. For everyone who relishes true tales of action and adventure, Bat Bomb is a must-read. Bat enthusiasts will also discover the beginnings of the scientific study of bats.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. K5 - An ex-library hardcover book in good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has inside flaps taped on the top and bottom to the book cover, book has wear on the top and bottom edges, tape stains on the top and bottom of the first page and back of the last page, "DISC" written on the front fixed end paper, dust jacket and book have library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc.), some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. Southern California's Newport Bay is the subject of this funny, perceptive and thought-provoking look at the efforts of a dedicated few to save the Bay's salt marsh and surrounding area from bulldozers and housing plots. There are. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Hardback. Condition: Good. It was a crazy way to win World War I in the Pacific-- All the United States had to do was to attach small incendiary bombs to millions of bats and release them over Japan's major cities. As the bats went to roost, a million fires would flare up in remote crannies of the wood and paper buildings common throughout Japan. When their cities were reduced to ashes, the Japanese would surely capitulate. The plan made sense to a handful of eccentric promoters and researchers, who convinced top military brass and even President Roosevelt to back the scheme. It might have worked, except that another secret weapon--something to do with atoms--was chosen to end the war. Told here by the youngest member of the team, this is the story of the bat bomb project, or Project X-Ray, as it was officially known. In scenes worthy of a Capra or Hawks comedy, Jack Couffer recounts the unorthodox experiments carried out in the secrecy of Bandera, Texas, Carlsbad, New Mexico, and El Centro, California, in 1942-1943 by Doc Adams' private army. This oddball cast of characters included an eccentric inventor, a distinguished Harvard scientist, a biologist with a chip on his shoulder, a movie star, a Texas guano collector, a crusty Marine Corps colonel, a Maine lobster fisherman, an ex-mobster, and a tiger. Not to be defeated by minor logistical hurdles, the bat bomb researchers risked life and limb to explore uncharted bat caves and recruit thousands of bats to serve their country. Through months of personality conflicts, military snafus, and technical failures the team pressed on, certain that bats could end the war with Japan. And they might have--in their first airborne test, the bat bombers burned an entire brand-new military airfield to the ground. For everyone who relishes true tales of action and adventure, Bat Bomb is a must-read. Bat enthusiasts will also discover the beginnings of the scientific study of bats.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

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.

Condition: good.

Condition: Fine. 1st. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. B000C2TO6W Good+: [First Printing] No dust jacket and there are some marks on the cover. Overall, the book is still in great shape. Ships, well packaged and very quickly, from MI. A detailed description is coming soon. The condition selected for the item is accurate and consistent with our other listings of the same general condition. If you have any questions or you would like a detailed description of the item prior to our revision of the listing, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Please buy with confidence from us, as we have several thousand satisfied customers and your satisfaction is the goal we strive to achieve with every transaction.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. This book remains in good condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Possibly light scuffs and/or edge wear and/or creases, marks, scuffs. Wonderful item to add to a collection. See images.

Hardbound Good+/Good+., DJ 8vo, 96, General wear to book and DJ. DJ is not price clipped. ISBN:0-525-14648-2.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First printing hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition (stated) hardcover and dust jacket in excellent, unmarked, next-to-pristine condition (slightest DJ handling). The DJ is protected by a new, clear, removeable cover. 252 pages. [1.5 lbs]. Book.

Softcover. Condition: Très bon. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in very good condition. All inside pages are in great shape. Minor shelf wear to the dust jacket. Couffer, Jack [photography] (illustrator).

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Hardback, stated 1st edition, Very Good ++ in a Good ++ DJ; book has light wear to edges and spine ends, DJ has edge wear, small triangular piece missing from front top edge, wear and chipping to spine ends, author was director and cameraman for the Walt Disney wildlife productions, illustrated, 8vo., 190 pages., 0.0 0.0 0.0.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book condition: VG. Dust jacket condition: VG. Internally clean, crisp, and tightly bound. There is a red dot on the bottom page block. The dust jacket is worn around the edges with some tanning and black staining near the edges. Solid condition. BP. Nature.…

hardcover. BCE edition. B023137; 90 pp, edge tear Oversized hardcover, good contents & dust jacket, A421, edgewear.

paperback. Condition: VeryGood. A copy that may have been read, very minimal wear and tear. May have a remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Grey boards/Yellow spine with a dustjacket. Exterior has edge wear including cracks and nicks; dj graphics are excellent. Interior has prior owners name on fep, otherwise very clean and w/o flaw. Very faint spotting to page ends of fore edge. Highly readable with a strong, tight binding.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Stated First Edition. This Is A Rental Libarary Book. There Are No Stamps Or Pocket. Evidence Of Sign Out Sheet Removed From The Last Pastedown. Edges Tanned And The Top Dust Soiled. The Jacket Is Protected By A Bro-Dart Cover. The Plastic Is Taped At The Flaps And The Tape Has Stained The First And Last Endpapers.…