James Jessup (43 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, September 1960. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Foxing to edges and covers. Not from a library. vii + 146 pages. The National Purpose was a highly influential, five-part public debate and essay symposium jointly sponsored by Life magazine and The New York Times that aimed to address a widespread anxiety that post-war America had become overly materialistic, affluent, and complacent, losing its foundational sense of mission in the face of the escalating Cold War. The series emerged at a critical cultural and political juncture the end of the Eisenhower administration and the dawn of the 1960 presidential campaign. Spurred by massive economic growth, intellectual critiques like John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, and Soviet advancements like Sputnik, policymakers and journalists feared Americans were prioritizing personal comfort over national survival. The series sought to explicitly redefine the country's collective goals. The symposium featured ten prominent American leaders, intellectuals, and public figures who published long-form essays in the pages of Life and The New York Times. Notable contributors included: Adlai Stevenson: The former Democratic presidential nominee argued that America needed to "extend our vision. to all mankind" rather than retreating into private wealth. David Sarnoff: The head of RCA argued for a aggressive, renewed dedication to democratic traditions specifically tailored to fighting and defeating global Communism. Billy Graham: The famed evangelist diagnosed a "moral and spiritual cancer" in the country, warning that an obsession with personal luxury was robbing citizens of their individual and national character. Walter Lippmann & James Reston: The legendary political commentators argued that the country was stagnant and waiting for a political innovator—asserting that a great nation requires decisive presidential leadership to guide public resolve. Other Authors: The series also featured essays from Archibald MacLeish, John W. Gardner, Clinton Rossiter, John K. Jessup, and defense strategist Albert Wohlstetter. The articles generated enormous public discussion and heavily shaped the rhetoric of the 1960 election, directly influencing John F. Kennedy's "New Frontier" campaign, which focused on sacrifice and national renewal.…

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

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Soft cover. Condition: VG+. A lot of seven VGF or better 8 1/42" x 10 3/4" French lobby cards. Photographic Image.

Soft cover. Condition: VG+. A VG or better set of nine original release 8.5 x 11.75 lobby cards. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: VG+. An original 9 x 12 presskit that contains two supplements as well as six 8 x 10 stills. Book.

Condition: Good. Shows moderate signs of wear and previous use. Can include notes/highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Eighth Edition 2017. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Eighth Edition 2017. 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.

Hardcover. 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.

Condition: Acceptable. Readable, but has significant damage / tears. Has a remainder mark. hardcover Used - Acceptable 2016.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. B00K: Very Good/, $29.17 NEVADA ARSON SEMINAR, Clark County Fire Department Presents its 3rD Annual, Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada, November 1sT ~ 5tH 1982 * Tim MAY; James JESSUP; Barker DAVIE; Tom O`CONNOR; John WAWERNA; Captain Steve HAMPTON; John RICE. Clark County Fire Dept. 1982 UnStated 1sT Edition S/c Folding Brochure With No Spine Soft Cover B00K: Very Good/, Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. One Folded Page, Printed On Tan Paper, Lightly Read, In Near Fine/ Condition. D/j: None. = No Odors, No Other Writing, No Names, No Rippling, Not Stuck Together, No Book Plate, Not X~Library, No Remainder Or Other Marks. Description Applies To This B00K, Only. = This B00K Is Hard To Find, Will Be Packaged And Shipped = Carefully, To Avoid Shipping Damage And Will Make It, An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection, Or As A Gift, For The Discriminating Reader / Collector. = WORLD WIDE SHIPPING, AVAILABLE *. B00K: Very Good/, 1982 (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Eighth Edition 2017. 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. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Eighth Edition 2017. The item is brand new, never used or read. It's in perfect condition and may include supplements and/or access codes or come shrink-wrapped.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. NEW UK HARDBACK. SIGNED by 11 CONTRIBUTORS. LIMITED Ed. #157/200. NO DJ, as Published. NO remainder mark. | SHIPS AIRMAIL INTERNATIONALLY! [REDUCED Charges for Standard International Delivery]. James Hannah, Ben Baldwin, Ian Simmons (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

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hardcover. Condition: Good. 8th ed. 2017, Corr. 3rd printing 2018. Ships same day or next business day! UPS shipping available (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Used sticker and some writing and/or highlighting. Used books may not include working access code. Used books will not include dust jackets.…

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Soft cover. Condition: VG+. A lot of thirty-six VG or better original release 11 x 14 lobby cards. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Complete 2 book set. Very light shelf- and edgewear. Binding is tight and square, and book has no interior notes, highlights, or markings. No jacket, as issued. Official publication of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

hardcover. Condition: New. 8th ed. 2017, Corr. 3rd printing 2018. Ships same day or next business day! UPS shipping available (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Used sticker and some writing and/or highlighting. Used books may not include working access code. Used books will not include dust jackets.…

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