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Hardback. Condition: Good. Here's a mind-broadening reader's companion for men and women who recall their school days as time spent gazing out the window, and who now realize that they missed out on many interesting ideas. The best and most significant of those lost and half-forgotten ideas are served up in this book, fashioned into lively prose, and supplemented with self-testing Q&A sections to help readers grade their knowledge of facts and understanding of ideas. For clarity and ease of use, Back to School for Grown-Ups is divided into five sections representing five school days. Each day consists of lessons in four subjects, as follows: Section One, Monday: Geography, History, Mathematics, Religion Section Two, Tuesday: Science, Art, Mathematics, Literature Section Three, Wednesday: Civics, Geography, Science, Phys Ed Section Four, Thursday: Literature, History, Art, Civics Section Five, Friday: Religion, Science, Geography, History Readers will be absorbed by discussions that range from the Magna Carta to the causes of World War I . . . from the Big Bang to the concept of prime numbers . . . from the origins of Hinduism to the story of Nelson Mandela . . . from the geologic formation of the Grand Canyon to the definition of Pop art . . . and much, much more. Author Stephen Calladine-Evans' style of presentation is informal and reader-friendly, and topics are supplemented with illustrations and brief summaries of key facts. Back to School for Grown-Ups demonstrates that learning is a deeply satisfying experience that should not end with graduation. Includes approximately 400 illustrations.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Here's a mind-broadening reader's companion for men and women who recall their school days as time spent gazing out the window, and who now realize that they missed out on many interesting ideas. The best and most significant of those lost and half-forgotten ideas are served up in this book, fashioned into lively prose, and supplemented with self-testing Q&A sections to help readers grade their knowledge of facts and understanding of ideas. For clarity and ease of use, Back to School for Grown-Ups is divided into five sections representing five school days. Each day consists of lessons in four subjects, as follows: Section One, Monday: Geography, History, Mathematics, Religion Section Two, Tuesday: Science, Art, Mathematics, Literature Section Three, Wednesday: Civics, Geography, Science, Phys Ed Section Four, Thursday: Literature, History, Art, Civics Section Five, Friday: Religion, Science, Geography, History Readers will be absorbed by discussions that range from the Magna Carta to the causes of World War I . . . from the Big Bang to the concept of prime numbers . . . from the origins of Hinduism to the story of Nelson Mandela . . . from the geologic formation of the Grand Canyon to the definition of Pop art . . . and much, much more. Author Stephen Calladine-Evans' style of presentation is informal and reader-friendly, and topics are supplemented with illustrations and brief summaries of key facts. Back to School for Grown-Ups demonstrates that learning is a deeply satisfying experience that should not end with graduation. Includes approximately 400 illustrations.…

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Soft. Condition: Good. 127 pages. Pages darkened with age. Size: 4.25 x 7. Conservatism.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Paperback Printing. (ix) 373 pp. Light edge and corner wear with some creasing on the spine; some of the stories have had the titles circled. Cover art by Jim Lebbad. This anthology contains: Autopsy Room Four by Stephen King; Grandpa's Head by Lawrence Watt-Evans; Lonely Hearts by Esther M. Friesner; Lifeline by Yvonne Navarro; A Southern Night by Jane Yolen; Safe by Gary A. Braunbeck; The Forgiven by Stephen M. Rainey; Icewall by William D. Gagliani; Interview with a Psycho by Billie Sue Mosiman; The Rug by Edo van Belkom; So You Wanna Be a Hitman by Gary Jonas; Knacker Man by Richard Parks; Deep Down There by Clark Perry; Blameless by David Niall Wilson; Echoes by Cindie Geddes; Lighting the Corpses by Del Stone Jr.; Doctor Lawyer Kansas City Chief by Brent Monahan; Point of Intersection by Dominick Cancilla; The Lesser of Two Evils by Denise M. Bruchman; Please Help Me by Richard Christian Matheson; Out There in the Darkness by Ed Gorman; and Haunted by Charles Grant. Jim Lebbad; (illustrator). Book.…

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing - First Thus. Trade paperback format. Light wear at the corners with a bit of a crease on the front hinge and a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. The cover features The Abbey in the Oakwood by Caspar David Friedrich, courtesy of the National Gallery in Berlin. This anthology contains: Don't Get Lost by Tanith Lee; Shine for Me by Freda Warrington; The Will by Brian Stableford; Lifelines by Christopher Evans; Usurper by Garry Kilworth; Dropping Ghyll by John Brunner; Life Line by Stephen Gallagher; Charley by A. L. Barker; Archway by Nicholas Royle; Candle Lies by R. M. Lamming; Being an Angel by Ramsey Campbell; Lifelines by Christopher Evans; Tales from Weston Willow by Ian Watson; The Facts in the Case of Micky Valdon by David Langford; Skin Deep by Lisa Tuttle; Three Degrees Over by Brian Aldiss; and Interesting Times by Chris Morgan. Size: 8vo. Caspar David Friedrich; (illustrator). Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Trade paperback format. Light wear at the corners with some minor creasing on a fading spine; no interior markings. The cover features The Abbey in the Oakwood (Abtei im Eichwald) by Caspar David Friedrich, courtesy of the National Gallery in Berlin. This anthology contains: Don't Get Lost by Tanith Lee; Shine for Me - by Freda Warrington; The Will by Brian Stableford; Lifelines by Christopher Evans; Usurper by Garry Kilworth; Dropping Ghyll by John Brunner; Life Line by Stephen Gallagher; Charley by A. L. Barker; Archway by Nicholas Royle; Candle Lies by R. M. Lamming; Being an Angel by Ramsey Campbell; Lifelines by Christopher Evans; Tales from Weston Willow by Ian Watson; The Facts in the Case of Micky Valdon by David Langford; Skin Deep by Lisa Tuttle; Three Degrees Over by Brian Aldiss; and Interesting Times by Chris Morgan. Size: 8vo. Caspar David Friedrich; (illustrator). Book. …

Paperback. Condition: Good - Cash. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed with some creasing. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Corners bumped. Unmarked pages. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Paperback. Condition: Good - Cash. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed with some creasing. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Unmarked pages. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Mass market paperback in very good condition: very slight soiling and wear to cover; straight and tight; pages a little toned. Reprint. Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 388 pages. 8.27x5.83x0.88 inches. In Stock.

Condition: new.

Condition: Very Good.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. **Bundle Up and Save On Postage** A very nice hard cover copy in dust jacket. Dust jacket has light shelf wear, text is without flaw. 5.5 X 8.5" 367 pages (1989). The Dictionary is divided into two main sections: (1) the meanings of Welsh words in Welsh and in English, giving the gender, plural and part of speech; (2) meaning of English words in Welsh. In addition, the volume contains glossaries in Welsh-English and English-Welsh of: personal names, place names, animals, birds, fish, plants, flowers and fruits. Incorporated in the body are most of the old Welsh words and the latest technical terms.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 3-4 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: very_good. This book is in Very good condition. There may be a few flaws like shelf wear and some light wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 736 pages. 10.50x7.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 3rd edition. 480 pages. 9.50x7.00x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 58 pages. This very special issue contains part 1 (of 2) of "I Killed the Czar - at last the truth of history's most famous and mystery-shrouded massacre - On his deathbed one of the actual assassins (Peter Zacharovitch Ermakov) breaks his long silence". Fortuitously, when we acquired this copy we were thrilled to discover that laid-in are pages 39-48 of the August 3, 1935 issue, containing the entirety of part 2 of this important article. Other features include: Public Sweetheart Number One - Part III; The Case of the Caretaker's Cat - Part VII; Inside the Number Racket - what lies behind America's most amazing case of gambling fever?; Times Have Changed in Tennis - now it's a spotlight for chiselers! Short stories include: The God-Inspired Idiot; The Donkey with a Lion's Heart; Love Letters of a Prizefighter and a Hollywood Extra; Flight. Many ofther features. Ads include: Wrigley's Gum, Spud Cigarettes; Pontiac Six (very nostalgic red and black one-page ad), Goodyear tires, Dentyne Gum; Pennzoil; Nice color back cover ad for Chesterfield Cigarettes features Turkish girl preparing tobacco leaves for baling. Above-average wear. Contents yellowed with age. A worthy copy of this historically important issue. Leake, Gerald; Baumhofer, Walter M.; Green, Bert; Flagg, James Montgomery; Grout, Stephen; Gardner, Erle Stanley (illustrator). …

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.