S sears edward (22 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 2 Revised. 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.

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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Beginning with prehumans running down prey, this book describes how ancient, medieval and modern runners have come to run ever faster. Writers of antiquity left few detailed accounts of running but in the early 1800s detailed accounts of running feats and matches appeared in newspapers, journals and books. Nineteenth century pioneers like George Seward, Harry Hutchens, Walter George and Bernie Wefers are here given long-deserved recognition. The six-day Go-as-You-Please races of the 1870s and 1880s--featuring running's first great female performer, Amy Howard--are discussed. Twentieth century luminaries Helen Stephens, Jesse Owens, Paavo Nurmi, Emil Zatopek, Bob Hayes, Abebe Bikila and Joan Benoit-Samuelson are included, along with the Bunion Derby races of 1928-1929. New material for this revised and expanded second edition includes coverage of the 1970s running boom, women marathon pioneers, the impact of drugs on running, and the feats of 21st century runners such as Usain Bolt, Paula Radcliffe and Haile Gebrselassie.…

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Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Reprinted from the Ohio Journal of SCience, Vol. LII, No. 1, pp. 1-27, January, 1952. Stapled softcover with green covers. Inscribed to Paul Shaffer on front cover by authors Richard Goldthwait and Aurele La Rocque. Interior is clean, with a few photographs from the Mastodon site. This is from a collection of academic off-prints inscribed to Paul R. Shaffer, author of Rocks, Gems and Minerals: a Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide. For information on this or other articles from academic journals in our inventory, please email us.…

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Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dive into the enthralling world of classic detective fiction with Edward S. Sears's 'The Shadow on the Spark.' This masterful mystery novel plunges readers into a gripping murder investigation, where every shadow holds a secret and every spark of insight is vital to uncovering the truth. Sears meticulously crafts a suspenseful narrative, building a rich tapestry of intrigue that will captivate aficionados of crime thrillers and whodunits. As a quintessential example of its genre, 'The Shadow on the Spark' invites you to become an armchair detective, sifting through clues alongside the characters, piecing together the fragments of a complex crime. The tension mounts with each turn of the page, drawing you deeper into a world shrouded in suspicion and danger. This enduring tale promises hours of immersive reading, challenging your deductive skills as the investigation unfolds. It is a timeless journey into the art of detection, where the pursuit of justice is fraught with unexpected twists and turns. Experience the lasting appeal of a brilliantly constructed mystery that stands as a testament to compelling storytelling and the timeless allure of solving a perfectly executed crime.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 2nd revised edition. 334 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Throughout most of human history, running was necessary for survival. In present times, it has become an ever-popular way to promote physical fitness. This work takes a close look at the history of running from the era when running was a survival skill to the contemporary age, when people run for enjoyment. Questions such as why the Greeks considered swiftness of foot the most highly prized quality and why we run counterclockwise around a track are answered in this in-depth history that also includes anecdotes and legends about the history and lore of running. The author pays special attention to great runners, both for their performances and for what contemporary sports writers and fellow athletes thought of them.…

Zustand: 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.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Beginning with prehumans running down prey, this book describes how ancient, medieval and modern runners have come to run ever faster. Writers of antiquity left few detailed accounts of running but in the early 1800s detailed accounts of running feats and matches appeared in newspapers, journals and books. Nineteenth century pioneers like George Seward, Harry Hutchens, Walter George and Bernie Wefers are here given long-deserved recognition. The six-day Go-as-You-Please races of the 1870s and 1880s--featuring running's first great female performer, Amy Howard--are discussed. Twentieth century luminaries Helen Stephens, Jesse Owens, Paavo Nurmi, Emil Zatopek, Bob Hayes, Abebe Bikila and Joan Benoit-Samuelson are included, along with the Bunion Derby races of 1928-1929. New material for this revised and expanded second edition includes coverage of the 1970s running boom, women marathon pioneers, the impact of drugs on running, and the feats of 21st century runners such as Usain Bolt, Paula Radcliffe and Haile Gebrselassie. Beginning with prehumans running down prey, this book describes how ancient, medieval and modern runners have come to run ever faster. New material for this revised and expanded second edition includes coverage of the 1970s running boom, women marathon pioneers, the impact of drugs on running, and the feats of 21st century runners such as Usain Bolt and Paula Radcliffe. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Beginning with prehumans running down prey, this book describes how ancient, medieval and modern runners have come to run ever faster. Writers of antiquity left few detailed accounts of running but in the early 1800s detailed accounts of running feats and matches appeared in newspapers, journals and books. Nineteenth century pioneers like George Seward, Harry Hutchens, Walter George and Bernie Wefers are here given long-deserved recognition. The six-day Go-as-You-Please races of the 1870s and 1880s--featuring running's first great female performer, Amy Howard--are discussed. Twentieth century luminaries Helen Stephens, Jesse Owens, Paavo Nurmi, Emil Zatopek, Bob Hayes, Abebe Bikila and Joan Benoit-Samuelson are included, along with the Bunion Derby races of 1928-1929. New material for this revised and expanded second edition includes coverage of the 1970s running boom, women marathon pioneers, the impact of drugs on running, and the feats of 21st century runners such as Usain Bolt, Paula Radcliffe and Haile Gebrselassie.…

A detailed and pioneering history of running from prehuman times to the year 2000, beginning with an exploration of how anatomy evolved, to running in the ancient world and the rise in organised events culminating in the modern Olympics, with photographic and archival illustrations throughout. 4to. 330pp. Illustrated boards. Very good condition. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover in Good+ condition, small 12mo, 285pp followed by 24 ads. Blue stamped cloth with gilt titles and decoration, printed end-papers (advertisements), multiple illustrations, four folded maps (New England, Saratoga Springs, Lakes George and Champlain, White Mountains) two are loose; Moderate wear, spine darkened, large New England map with tears at folds, fore-edge of back cover faded. Bookseller accession no.: 11065. Scarce volume with maps. …