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Paperback. Condition: Good. This new edition of J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fundamental and fascinating questions about how the material world around us functions. In particular, Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials, such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone. For each material in question, Gordon explains the unique physical and chemical basis for its inherent structural qualities in irrepressibly fresh and simple terms. He also shows how an in-depth understanding of these materials' intrinsic strengths (and weaknesses) guides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our modern society. Philip Ball's new introduction describes Gordon's career and the impact of his innovations in materials research, while also discussing how the field has evolved since Gordon wrote this enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This new edition of J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fundamental and fascinating questions about how the material world around us functions. In particular, Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials, such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone. For each material in question, Gordon explains the unique physical and chemical basis for its inherent structural qualities in irrepressibly fresh and simple terms. He also shows how an in-depth understanding of these materials' intrinsic strengths (and weaknesses) guides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our modern society. Philip Ball's new introduction describes Gordon's career and the impact of his innovations in materials research, while also discussing how the field has evolved since Gordon wrote this enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This new edition of J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fundamental and fascinating questions about how the material world around us functions. In particular, Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials, such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone. For each material in question, Gordon explains the unique physical and chemical basis for its inherent structural qualities in irrepressibly fresh and simple terms. He also shows how an in-depth understanding of these materials' intrinsic strengths (and weaknesses) guides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our modern society. Philip Ball's new introduction describes Gordon's career and the impact of his innovations in materials research, while also discussing how the field has evolved since Gordon wrote this enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. This new edition of J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fundamental and fascinating questions about how the material world around us functions. In particular, Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials, such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone. For each material in question, Gordon explains the unique physical and chemical basis for its inherent structural qualities in irrepressibly fresh and simple terms. He also shows how an in-depth understanding of these materials' intrinsic strengths (and weaknesses) guides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our modern society. Philip Ball's new introduction describes Gordon's career and the impact of his innovations in materials research, while also discussing how the field has evolved since Gordon wrote this enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, Later Printing. Published by Princeton University Press, 1984. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of a novella, a novelet and five short stories. Featured are The Anvil of Jove by Gregory Benford and Gordon Eklund (novella), The Ice Cream Golem by Mel Gilden (novelet), Waiting for You, Maude-Ellen by JP Dixon (short story), Miranda-Escobedo by James Sallis (short story), The Massahattan Snap Tube by D Thomas Bear (short story), BKA The Master by George Alec Effinger (short story) and The Sitter by Charles W Runyon (short story). Slight edgewear. Age toning to cover and pages. In Near Fine Condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of two novelets and seven short stories. Featured are Fate's Purse by Russell Kirk (novelet), Camps by Jack Dann (novelet), The First Mars Mission by Robert F Young (short story), The Freshman by Philip Jose Farmer (short story), Freak Show by Robert Bloch (short story), The Anaconda's Smile by Gordon Eklund (short story), House Rule by Poul Anderson (short story), In Trophonius's Cave by James P Girard (short story) and Thirst Contact by R Bretnor (short story). Slight edgewear. Light toning to the cover and pages. In Near Fine Condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of the Collection of 11 Short Stories. Featured are Midsummer's Night Scheme by Edward D Hoch, Good Neighbor Farber by Gordon Cotler, Damaged Goods by Scott Mackay, The Blunderbuss Trick by James Powell, Protect Vision by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, General Order No. 28 by O'Neil De Noux, Long-Lost Love by Doug Allyn, With A Little Help from you Friends by Jutta Motz, Badfellas by John M Floyd, The Haven? by Cornelia Snider Yarrington and Joy by Daniel Gould Levine. Slight Smudging on the Spine. In Near Fine Condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of the Collection of 19 Short Stories. Featured are Remembering Fred Dannay by Donald A Yates, The Misadventures of Ellery Queen by Jon L Breen, The Wrightsville Carnival by Edward D Hoch, The German Cologne Mystery by Josh Pachter and Jon L Breen, There is No Crime on Easter Island by Nancy Pickard, Dead at the Scene by John H Dirckx, The Breaks by Timothy Williams, Death Conquers All by Robert S Levinson, And Maybe More by Michael Z Lewin, Bullets by Peter Lovesey, Stolen by David Dean, Farber and the Vanishing Blonde by Gordon Cotler, The Aura of an Alpha Wolf by Jeremiah Healy, Waiting for Nemesis by Robert Barnard, The Headless Horseman and the Horseless Carriage by James Powell, Stage Struck by Marilyn Todd, The Philosopher by Helen Tucker, Naked Flame by Cheryl Rogers and L. by Georgi Gospondinov. In Fine Condition.…

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Wraps. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. LXXIII (72), No. 4. Bedsheet-sized. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Schoenherr for "Stuck" (novelette) by John Berryman. Includes "Snap Judgement" (novelette) by J. T. McIntosh; "Dolphin's Way" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Musn't Touch" by Poul Anderson; "I' BEM" by Walt & Leigh Richmond; "Undercurrents" (pt. 2 of 2; Telzey series) by James H. Schmitz. Science Fact: "Plowshare Today" by Edward C. Walterscheid. Readers' Departments: "Brass Tacks"; "The Editor's Page: Louis Pastuer, Medical Quack"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Steven Verenicin, Leo Summers, John Schoenherr, and Michael Arndt. Tears to upper front cover; creasing; tanning; musty' minor foxing; rusty staples. Magazine. …

Paperback. Condition: New. J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fascinating and fundamental questions about how the structural world around us works. Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials--such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone--explaining in engaging and accessible terms the unique physical and chemical basis for their inherent structural qualities. He also shows how an in-depth understanding of these materials' intrinsic strengths--and weaknesses--guides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our society. This work is an enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. Philip Ball's introduction describes Gordon's career and the impact of his innovations in materials research, while also discussing how the field has evolved since Gordon wrote this enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. …

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Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Vol. LXXIII (72), No. 4. Bedsheet-sized. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Schoenherr for "Stuck" (novelette) by John Berryman. Includes "Snap Judgement" (novelette) by J. T. McIntosh; "Dolphin's Way" by Gordon R. Dickson; "Musn't Touch" by Poul Anderson; "I' BEM" by Walt & Leigh Richmond; "Undercurrents" (pt. 2 of 2; Telzey series) by James H. Schmitz. Science Fact: "Plowshare Today" by Edward C. Walterscheid. Readers' Departments: "Brass Tacks"; "The Editor's Page: Louis Pastuer, Medical Quack"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Steven Verenicin, Leo Summers, John Schoenherr, and Michael Arndt. Creasing; rubbing; bumps, scuffs and dings. Magazine. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fascinating and fundamental questions about how the structural world around us works. Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials--such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone--explaining in engaging and accessible terms the unique physical and c Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Size: 11" X 14". Photographic Image.

Paperback. Condition: New. J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fascinating and fundamental questions about how the structural world around us works. Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials--such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone--explaining in engaging and accessible terms the unique physical and chemical basis for their inherent structural qualities. He also shows how an in-depth understanding of these materials' intrinsic strengths--and weaknesses--guides our engineering choices, allowing us to build the structures that support our society. This work is an enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. Philip Ball's introduction describes Gordon's career and the impact of his innovations in materials research, while also discussing how the field has evolved since Gordon wrote this enduring example of first-rate scientific communication. …

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Condition Notes: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

Condition: Fine. First Edition. Signed by both authors. One of 500 unnumbered copies. ru2. Donna Gordon (illustrator). Signed.

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