Brett gooden (14 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: 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.

Unknown. Zustand: Fair. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Dust jacket remains in a mylar cover placed by previous owner. Gift inscription written on inner front cover. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. The space suit stands as a symbol of interplanetary exploration, embodying adventure, excitement, and humanity's quest for knowledge beyond Earth. This book traces the extraordinary history of the space suit, blending drama and detail to reveal how this seemingly impossible dream evolved into the complex suits we see today, while also exploring the ongoing quest for the 'Mars and Beyond' suits of the future. For centuries, humanity has aspired to fly into space and walk on other planets, but the risks to the human body became apparent as early as the 1800s, when adventurous individuals began climbing mountains and ascending in hydrogen-filled balloons. Recognizing the need for protection from the dangers of space, Jules Verne suggested in his 1872 novel that a suit akin to those used by deep-sea divers could enable safe exploration beyond a spaceship. Between the World Wars, daring pilots pushed the limits of altitude, prompting engineers to create specialized suits. Concurrently, pulp fiction magazines fueled public imagination with colorful space adventures, inspiring scientific innovation. This book unveils the remarkable journey of the space suit, revealing how everyday items like car tires and concertinas contributed to its development, showcasing the fascinating interplay of fact and fiction in this extraordinary narrative.…

PAPERBACK. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. 76pp. b/w+color photo, illus. Octavo paperbound. tight binding. Wrap lightly worn, faded. previous owner's initials and date inked on half title. interior text clean throughout.

PAPERBACK. Paperback edition. 76pp, large octavo. From the library of Dale W. Rice, famed writer/researcher/collector of natural history, and founder of the Dale W. Rice Memorial Library in Seattle, WA. mild crease midspine, tight binding, Dale Rice bookplate, clean throughout, Very Good-.

Zustand: Fine. - Clean bright tight book w/ minor shelf wear only - x/168 pages.

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

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Reprint. 76PP, large octavo, tight binding, clean throughout, clean and glossy wraps, book is curled along the right edge from storage, oner's stamp. From the library of Dale W. Rice, famed writer/researcher/collector of natural history, and founder of the Dale W. Rice Memorial Library in Seattle, WA.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. private library liquidation new unread.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 178 pages. 8.43x5.43x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardback. Excellent volume in the Classic series on the Natter. 1st Edition 2006. 144pp., numerous illustrations, plans, end notes, index. Very good condition in very good dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Superb Hardback in illustrated dustwrapper. Very substantial reference on the Natter. Completely new book. A monumental work which includes over 800 illustrations and records in meticulous detail the history and technology of the remarkable Natter manned rocket interceptor. 536pp., numerous ills., plans, photographs, much in colour, appendices, extensive notes, index. New copy. This is a very heavy book, postage outside UK will need to be increased from standard to an airmail tracked service.…

Hardcover. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. 1st. Detailed and well illustrated account of this German prototype rocket interceptor in development as the war ended - this is a massively expanded new edition based on the Author's earlier Classic Publications book of 2005. 536pp. VG clean copy in dust wrapper. Extremely heavy - UK postage £6.95.…