John Alexander Thompson (70 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 33pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with photographs, including several portraits, salvaged from damaged issues of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Volume 44, Nos. 5 & 6, April / May, 1908, and Volume 45, Nos. 1 - 2, June / July, 1908. Contemporary views and arguments on the question of prohibition vs temperance, including an anti-prohibition piece by Gustave Pabst of the Pabst Brewing Company, and a speculative piece by Julian Hawthorne. Housed in protective mylar report cover.…

Condition: New.

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

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

Full-Leather. Condition: New. Limited Edition. Full leather binding with gilt edges, lettering and decorations. Sewn-in bookmark. A beautiful copy. John Thompson (illustrator).

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 318 pp. Digest format. Volume 14, numbers 11 and 12. Light wear. Cover art by Bob Walters; interiors by: Bob Walters; Hank Jankus; Gary Freeman; George Thompson; Janet Aulisio; N. Taylor Blanchard; A. C. Farley; Laura Lakey; Linda Burr; and Laurie Harden. This issue contains: The Time Traveler - a short story by Isaac Asimov;Trembling Earth - a novella by Allen Steele; A Short Sharp Shock - a novella by Kim Stanley Robinson; Getting the Bugs Out - a novelette by Janet Kagan; Liz and Diego - a novelette by Richard Paul Russo; The Place of No Shadows - a novelette by Alexander Jablokov; Reunion - a novelette by Melanie Tem; Eternity Baby - a novelette by Andrew Weiner; Box of Light - a short story by John Griesemer; The Utility Man - a short story by Robert Reed; and The Two Janets - a short story by Terry Bisson; along with an assortment of poetry and all the usual columns and features. Size: 12mo. Bob Walters; Hank Jankus; Gary Freeman; George Thompson; Janet Aulisio; N. Taylor Blanchard; A. C. Farley; Laura Lakey; Linda Burr; Laurie Harden; (illustrator). Book.…

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Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. : Sumérgete en el mundo de los caballos con esta colección de historias clásicas. 'Die schönsten Pferdegeschichten' es una antología que reúne relatos de autores renombrados como Mark Twain, Alexander Kuprin y John Steinbeck, entre otros. Publicado en 1978 por Tosa Verlag, este libro de tapa dura ofrece una mirada conmovedora y emocionante al vínculo entre humanos y caballos. Ideal para los amantes de los animales y las historias que perduran en el tiempo. EAN: 9783850010900 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Die schönsten Pferdegeschichten Autor: Mark Twain| Alexander Kuprin| Ernest Thompson| John Steinbeck| Ingeborg Heidrich| Lev Brandt| Josef Wenter Editorial: Tosa Verlag Idioma: de Páginas: 319 Formato: tapa dura Año de publicación: 1978.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Bon. Couverture différente. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Different cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Pappband mit Schutzumschlag. Condition: Befriedigend. 363 (4) Seiten Schutzumschlag fehlt, Buch: Kanten etwas berieben / bestossen, erste Seiten und hinteres Vorsatzblatt verknickt, Fleckchen, papierbedingte Seitenbräunung /// Standort Wimregal HAA-65399 ISBN 3850010902 WITHIN THE EU: shipping only to GERMANY and AUSTRIA due to the new EPR regulations. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 770.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Minus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Minus. 1st Edition. First edition. Newish, internally clean with pointed tips, square boards and solid spine. Page 23 has slight dog-ear. Jacket has small chipping along most of top edge with a tiny tear at bottom front near spine. Fold on front flap. Actually, looks quite smart in a shiny new plastic cover. Shipping box is suitable for wrapping.…

Condition: New.

HARDCOVER. Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Octavo hardcover bound in red leather; 385 pp. Gilt title to spine and gilt-stamped motifs to front board; four raised bands. All edge gilt; moiré fabric endpapers and a silk ribbon marker. Tight binding, clean throughout. Double-page color illustrations. Previous owner's blind stamp to half-title page; small 1/4 inch mirrored marking to margins of page 14/15 (not impacting text). Near Fine. . "The Collected Stories of the World's Greatest Writers." . THOMPSON, John (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: 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 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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As new condition red cloth boards with a 7 1/2 inch by 5 1/2 inch color illustrated front cover pastedown and gold spine lettering. Includes Preliminary Page Quote by Washington Irving; List of Illustrations; Illustrator Dedication and Introduction; Acknowledgments; Author Index; Title Index; and Credits. Profusely illustrated with color drawings by Mary Engelbreit and color illustrated front and rear endpapers. Also includes gilt page edges on all three sides, all pages sewn into the binding (not glued), and a bound-into-the-volume green satin ribbon page marker. Engelbreit, Mary (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st ed., 1st printing ; 386 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm OCLC 16094354 ISBN 9780531150603, 0531150607 Norma Goodrich's prowess as a scholar and historian proves conclusively that Merlin, the legendary wizard of King Arthur's court, was actually St. Dubricious, a talented scientist and magician and notorious ladies' man. ; Combines an array of evidence and argument drawn from years of dedicated scholarship and detective work to recover a great man of the Arthurian age ; Contents: Introduction, Peter H. Goodrich Select Bibliography Part I: The Evolution of the Legend 1. Early Stages in the Development of the Merlin Legend, A.O.H. Jarman 2. The Prophet and the Magician, Paul Zumthor 3. Merlin and the Ladies of the Lake, Anne Berthelot 4. Merlin in Italian Literature, Donald L. Hoffman 5. Merlin in Iberian Literature, Barbara D. Miller 6. Merlin in German Literature, Ulrich Muller 7. Merlin as New-World Wizard, Alan C. Lupack 8. The Enchanter Awakes: Merlin in Modern Fiction, Raymond H. Thompson Part II. Major Motifs and Works 9. Merlin as Wise Old Man, Heinrich Zimmer 10. Merlin in the Grail Legend, Emma Jung and Marie-Louise von Franz 11. Robert de Boron's Merlin, Alexandre Micha 12. Merlin Romancier: Paternity, Prophecy, and Poetics in the Huth Merlin, Kate Cooper 13. Malory's Tragic Merlin, Donald L. Hoffman 14. Spenser's Merlin, William Blackburn 15. Druids, Bards, and Tennyson's Merlin, Catherine Barnes Stevenson 16. Illusion and Relation: Merlin as an Image of the Artist in Tennyson, Dore, Burne-Jones, and Beardsley, Linda K. Hughes 17. Master and Mediator of the Natural World, Jean Markale Proper Name Index FINE/FINE. Book.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Logarithmetica Britannica Being a Standard Table of Logarithms to Twenty Decimal Places' is a monumental achievement in the field of mathematical computation and numerical analysis. Compiled by Alexander John Thompson, this comprehensive reference provides high-precision logarithms for numbers ranging from 10,000 to 100,000, each calculated to twenty decimal places. At its inception, this work represented a significant leap forward in scientific accuracy, providing an essential resource for astronomers, navigators, and engineers whose work demanded the highest levels of exactitude. The text serves as both a practical tool for complex calculations and a landmark in the history of mathematics. It reflects the peak of manual computing efforts before the digital revolution, showcasing the rigorous discipline required to produce error-free tables of such magnitude. Detailed introductory sections explain the methodology behind the calculations and the techniques used to verify the figures. 'Logarithmetica Britannica' remains a vital document for historians of science and professionals interested in the evolution of logarithmic calculation. This volume stands as a testament to the pursuit of precision and the enduring importance of reliable mathematical data in the advancement of human knowledge.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 may 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.…

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: New.

[0-415-05218-1] 1991. (Trade paperback) Very good. 340pp. Notes, illustrations, photographs, bibliography, index. Several pages are dog-eared, there is highlighting on page XIV, and an ink mark on p. 209. "In the past, we have tended to see stars as cogs in a mass entertainment industry selling desires and ideologies. But since the 1970s, new approaches have explored the active role of the star in producing meanings, pleasures and identities for a diversity of audiences. Drawn from film history, sociology, textual analysis, audience research, psychoanalysis and cultural politics, the[se] essays raise important questions for the politics of representation, the impact of stars on society and the cultural limitations and possibilities of stars". Includes Karen Alexander, Andrew Britton, Richard Decordova, Richard Dyer, Charles Eckert, Jane Marie Gaines, Behroze Gandhy, Christine Gledhill, Miriam Hansen, Thomas Harris, Charlotte Cornelia Herzog, Barry King, David Lusted, Kobena Mercer, Michel Mourlet, Tessa Perkins, Jackie Stacey, Janet Staiger, Rosie Thomas, John O. Thompson, Andrea Weiss & Charles Wolfe. (Movies, Movies).…

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Periodical. 60pp, tipped in portrait of Patrick White. Or card. Spine toned and a couple of tiny spots to cover. Issue includes: Anderson, Hugh; Stevenson, K (writing on Jules Verne in Australia); Thompson, John; Gilmore, Mary; Mathew, Ray; Wallace-Crabbe, Chris; Dutton, Geoffrey; Craig, Alexander; McDonald, Nan; Mudie, Ian; Cato, Nancy Size: 4to. Magazine. …