Essays explore the concept of the impossible in mountaineering, biology, medicine, chemistry, computer science, technology, physics, mathematics, law, politics, economics, education, music, and philosophy
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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0716718138.G
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. X-Library book. Typical library markings. Includes the dust jacket. Ships promptly from Texas. 100% Money-Back Guarantee!!! Seller Inventory # 1F-ZT3K-I8GP
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0716718138I5N00
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # M0716718138Z3
Seller: NightsendBooks, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. This copy is FINE; the text is clear, bright, and unmarked except for gift signature title page; binding is tight. . First edition, not stated but earliest appearance of book. STATED FIRST PRINTING. The jacket is as fine: absolutely intact in all ways, including color and design; but shows some shelfwear. . We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES. Seller Inventory # 003214
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # GRP62375427
Seller: Downtown Atlantis Books, EVANSTON, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. Signed and inscribed by author. First edition, full number line. Fine, excellent condition. Dust jacket protected in mylar. Book is flat, tight and clean. Seller Inventory # 041515002
Seller: Prairie Archives, Springfield, IL, U.S.A.
Very good in lightly edgeworn dust jacket First Printing hardbound. Seller Inventory # BOOKS016137
Seller: Maxwell's House of Books, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A clean, crisp, hardcover copy in near fine condition; edges with faintest foxing. small stain near spine. Near fine DJ with small stain near spine head. Seller Inventory # 025113
Seller: Inga's Original Choices, Piggott, AR, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition First Printing. Complete number line at copyright page. Dust jacket clean, crisp, colors bright, minor edge wear. Pages [xvi, 325 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight,slight lean to spine. A few B&W illustrations. Navy boards, clean, metallic blue lettering, gray-blue endpapers. PO's blind stamp at half title page. A collection of essays by authorities in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and mountaineering to politics, childrearing et al. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Seller Inventory # 012730