John thomas boswell (12 Ergebnisse)

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Softcover. Zustand: Fair. Aus einer Bibliothek ausgesondert/ Stempel; Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. Baseball's Most Valuable Writer, Thomas Boswell of The Washington Post, hits a grand slam with this classic collection of heartfelt and humorous pieces on our national's pastime. The lineup includes "Heroes," "Managing (Life)," and "The Flame of Fame," which capture some of the outstanding players in baseball, from DiMaggio, Weaver, and Ozzie Smith to Rose, Sutton, and Gooden; "Five Octobers," which shows that baseball is a dynamic game in which any team can rise to the top; and the hilarious and memorable "99 Reasons Why Baseball Is Better Than Football" (Reason 20: Eighty degrees, a cold and a short-sleeve shirt are better than 30 degrees, a hip flask, and six layers of clothes under a blanket). And in "The Heart of the Order," Boswell showcases those players, past and present, who deserve a spot on the All-Star team for their talent and their "governing passion for excellence."Funny, insightful, and moving, The Heart of the Order confirms that when it comes to baseball, Boswell is in a league by himself."Boswell is the best all-around writer in America--the literary equivalent of the player who can do it all: run, field, throw, hit, and hit with power."--The San Diego Union "A wise old catcher once said of baseball, 'It's like a church. Many attend, but few understand.' Boswell's readers understand. Start with his essay '99 Reasons Why Baseball Is Better Than Football.' Boswell is the 100th reason."--George Will.…

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Zustand: New. In English.

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Zustand: New. In English.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Zustand: Como Nuevo. EM Treasures, San Lorenzo del Escorial, s.f. (2010 aprox.). Texto en español e inglés. Ilustrado. 12 pp. 29 x 21. Tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Como nuevo.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from English Botany, or Coloured Figures of British Plants, Vol. 12: Enlarged, Re-Arranged According to the Natural Orders, and Entirely Revised Cryptogamia, Marsiliaceae to Characeae-General IndexThe following Vo.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. ISSN: 1060-0175; National Library: T17205000; 18510310R; LCCN: sn 91-7987 ; LC: RA15; Dewey: 610; NLM: W1 ; OCLC: 10190761 ; dark green cloth with gold lettering and designs ; no dustjacket ; copy of Atlanta physician, John Leonard Pyron (1916-2005), who, with degrees from Birmingham Southern University in 1936 and a Masters in Education from the University of Florida, taught in Florida high schools from 1936-1946, until he attended Emory University and received a degree in dentistry in 1948. In 1998, Emory recognized him for 50 continuous years of service in dentistry. ; Articles: The social responsibilities of modern medicine / Frederick R. Green -- Compulsory health insurance vs. progressive medicine / Jerre Watson -- A critical analysis of twenty-one years experience with Caesarian section / J. Whitridge Williams -- Caeserean section, with report of cases / W D Gaines -- Lesions of the kidney and ureter with / Alfred S. Frasier -- Fractures requiring operative treatment / J R Garner -- SOme thoughts on the treatment of fractures / W H Wilder -- The after care of infantile paralysis / Frank R. Ober -- Indications for cholesystectomy / W C Gewin -- A plea for conservative surgery of the gall bladder / S G Gay -- Pathological conditions of the right abdomen differentiated from chronic appendicitis / Earle F Moody -- Surgical infections of the kidney / J N Baker -- Surgical considerations of the hypertrophied thyroid gland / Fred H Clark -- Artificial pneumothorax in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis / W C Howell -- Some surgical problems confronting the small town practicioner / Thomas C. Savage -- Acute nephritis in childhood / Hugh Boyd -- The treatment of chronic nephritis / James S McLester -- A practical study of blood pressure, more particularly as found in arteriosclerosis / T Joseph Dean -- Recognition and treatment of cardiac disorders / Calvin H Goddard -- Endocrinology, with exhibition of cases / W W Harper -- Gastroptosis / Seale Harris -- Malaria / M D Thomas -- A consideration of certain types of gastric cases / Fred Wilkerson -- The etiology of hypertension / J F Yarbrough -- Defective metabolism and its end result / J G Palmer -- Balantidial dysentery / P B Moss -- Catching cold / B B Simms -- Correction of esotropia with glasses / Albion B Gross -- Tonsillectomy, indications and complications / Paul S Mertins -- The fundamental principles of artificial infant feeding / John Lovett Morse -- Radium in the treatment of uterine bleeding / F P Boswell -- The value of thorough examination in the treatment of disease / W F Betts -- The care of the pregnant woman / A L Harlan -- Focal infection, its relation to disease of the nervous system and disorder of its function / B L Wyman; hinges shaken, else G. Book.…

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides.To which are added, anecdotes by Hawkins, Piozzi, Murphy, Tyers, Reynolds, Steevens, &c. And notes by various hands. London: John Murray, 1835. Croker's second edition, revised by John Wright. Ten small octavo volumes, including two volumes of Johnsoniana. Each volume with engraved frontispiece and vignette title. Extra-illustrated with over 100 engraved plates. Bound by Morrell of London in full tan polished calf. Gilt double-rule border on covers, spines decoratively tooled in gilt in compartments, with maroon and green morocco gilt lettering labels, gilt board edges and turn-ins, top edge gilt, others uncut, marbled endpapers. An about fine set. Pottle 92. HBS 65838. $2,500. JOHNSON, Samuel; MORRELL|WRIGHT, John|STEEVENS, George|PIOZZI, Hester Lynch|REYNOLDS, Sir Joshua|TYERS, Thomas|MURPHY, Arthur|HAWKINS, Sir John (illustrator). …

Zustand: Good. 8vo. Loose Sections of Hand-Colored Lithographs, [ca. 125 pp.]. Good, pages unbound, a few with light foxing/staining, else VG+. Notations in pencil.