ISBN: 9780312269715 - coming back alive: the true story of the most harrowing search and rescue mission ever attempted on alaska's high seas (14 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. 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. Ex-Library.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. On the night of January 31st, 1998, the La Conte took on water and sank in the Fairweather fishing grounds off the coast of Sitka Alaska, in what was to be the worst storm in that state's history. Abandoning ship, the five-man crew clung desperately to life - and to each other - in ferocious 90 foot seas and freezing water. All five men would surely have perished were it not for the heroic efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue teams who flew their choppers into the heart of the storm with little hope of rescuing anybody. Knocked nearly senseless by invisible williwaws (100 mph winds) that exploded out of stadium-sized wave-troughs and nearly stripped them from the sky, three separate attempts were made as the teams plunged into a meteorlogical hell. The third and last crew carried out the rescue without radio communication, all the while maneuvering in a gyrating, tar-black void in which sea and sky were seamlessly intermeshed. After reading this account, nobody will look at the Coast Guard in the same way again.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. On the night of January 31st, 1998, the La Conte took on water and sank in the Fairweather fishing grounds off the coast of Sitka Alaska, in what was to be the worst storm in that state's history. Abandoning ship, the five-man crew clung desperately to life - and to each other - in ferocious 90 foot seas and freezing water. All five men would surely have perished were it not for the heroic efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue teams who flew their choppers into the heart of the storm with little hope of rescuing anybody. Knocked nearly senseless by invisible williwaws (100 mph winds) that exploded out of stadium-sized wave-troughs and nearly stripped them from the sky, three separate attempts were made as the teams plunged into a meteorlogical hell. The third and last crew carried out the rescue without radio communication, all the while maneuvering in a gyrating, tar-black void in which sea and sky were seamlessly intermeshed. After reading this account, nobody will look at the Coast Guard in the same way again.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: acceptable. The book has obvious signs of wear which may include some damage to the cover, deeper corner dings, markings, or creases, but its integrity is intact. The binding may also be slightly damaged but its integrity is intact. There may also be possible writing in the margins and underlining and highlighting of text, but there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. The imagery is a stock photo of the item.…

Zustand: Fine. 1st. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st. 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. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. 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.

Hardback. 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.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine. 1st edition. inscribed by Walker, 267pp, octavo, hc w/jacket in mylar, tight binding, clean throughout, clean boards with bright spine titles, jacket is clean and colorful with light corner wear.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st edition. inscribed by Walker, 267pp, octavo, hc w/jacket in mylar, tight binding, clean throughout, clean boards with bright spine titles, rear flap of jacket has a 3" strip of scotch tape on the edge.