ISBN: 9780679422846 - a fiery peace in a cold war: bernard schriever and the ultimate weapon (26 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and visionary American Air Force officer--melding biography, history, world affairs, and science to transport the reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage. Compulsively readable and important. --The New York Times Book ReviewIn this never-before-told story, Neil Sheehan--winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award -- details American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever's quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missile, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger. In a sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and visionary American Air Force officer--melding biography, history, world affairs, and science to transport the reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage. Compulsively readable and important. --The New York Times Book ReviewIn this never-before-told story, Neil Sheehan--winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award -- details American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever's quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missile, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger. In a sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The US-Soviet arms race, told through the story of a colorful and visionary American Air Force officer--melding biography, history, world affairs, and science to transport the reader back and forth from individual drama to world stage. Compulsively readable and important. --The New York Times Book ReviewIn this never-before-told story, Neil Sheehan--winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award -- details American Air Force officer Bernard Schriever's quest to prevent the Soviet Union from acquiring nuclear superiority, and describes American efforts to develop the unstoppable nuclear-weapon delivery system, the intercontinental ballistic missile, the first weapons meant to deter an atomic holocaust rather than to be fired in anger. In a sweeping narrative, Sheehan brings to life a huge cast of some of the most intriguing characters of the cold war, including the brilliant physicist John Von Neumann, and the hawkish Air Force general, Curtis LeMay. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1. 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.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very 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. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Good. First Edition. 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. First Edition. 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. …

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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.

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

hardcover. Zustand: Used-Very Good. 1st Edition. Cloth, d.j. Some shelf-wear. Else bright, clean copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Random House, 2009. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDGood Copy, Dust jacket has a small water stain at bottom of spine on back, Cover has no visible damage, Ink writing to the rear free end page, highlighting of some passages, Sm 4to, 534 pages.

hardcover. Zustand: very good(+). Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First. Illustrated. xix + 534 pages, thick 8vo, black boards, d.w.; small remainder mark bottom edge, dust wrapper lightly rubbed. New York: Random House, (2009). First edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper.

Zustand: Good.

1st edition. 8vo. xix + [537pp.] B/w. illustrations. Original boards. Pictorial black d/w. lettered in white and beige, some minor wear to edges. ISBN 9780679422846 US$9.

Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, 534 pages. In Very good condition with a Very good dust jacket. Black spine with gilt and white lettering. Dust jacket has mild shelf wear and scuffing. Text block has the signature and inscription of Neil Sheehan on the half- title page. Note: Shelved in Netdesk Column B, ND-B. 1373814. FP New Rockville Stock.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Printing. Retirement facility library ink stamp on front free endpaper, apprx 20 page bound in upside down, in VG+ DJ (in protector) ; Signed and inscribed by author. Hardcover (black cloth spine/black boards). B&W photos, source notes, bibliography, index. Account of US Air Force general's involvement in early days of the Cold War ; 8vo (9.3 X 6.2 X 1.5 inches); xx + 560 pages; Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 560 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.75 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Zustand: Gut. 534 Seiten Guter Zustand mit Gebrauchsspuren V73 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1400.

Zustand: Very Good +. Very Good +. New York: Random House, 2009. First Edition. Signed by Sheehan with brief inscription to half title. Octavo. 534 pages. Black embossed dust jacket over black paper-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dust jacket lightly rubbed along edges with some faint smudging and surface scratching. Boards show very light shelfwear. Binding is sound. Light discoloration to edges of text block and a couple of spot along gutter, but overall pages clean and unmarked.…