L a Clarke (444 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Minor tanning to pages. Cover has a bump to edge and light wear. Weight 1.25 pounds. Measures 9.2 by 6.2 by 1 inch. No dustjacket (as issued?). Written for health care leaders at all levels, Beyond Managed Care identifies and assesses the key factors most likely to influence the future market for health care services-such as consumer empowerment through the Internet and the increasing demands of the aging baby boomer population-and shows providers what adjustments can be made in order to thrive in this emerging environment.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Consumption Reader This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Condition: Good. 1 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. Condition: Fine.

paperback. Condition: Good.

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Condition: acceptable. The book is complete and readable, with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket, shrink wrap, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes, highlighting, or minor water exposure, but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers.…

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.…

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Condition: Very Good. 1 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. …

Condition: Good. 1 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.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Light wear. Edited by Stanley Schmidt. Cover by Bob Walters for "Intent of Mercy" (novelette) by J. Brian Clarke. Includes "Marooned in Realtime" (pt. 4 of 4) by Vernor Vinge; "ABCs in Zero-G" (novelette; 1st story) by Elizabeth Moon; "Cultural Exchange" by L. A. Taylor; "Hooked on Clips" by W. R. Thompson; "Station 2152" by Jack Wodhams. Science Fact: "Shuttle Down: Fiction to Fact" by James E. Oberg. Illustrated by Bob Walters, Dell Harris, Art George, Laura Lakey, Nick Jainschigg, and Hank Jankus. …

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Light wear. Edited by Stanley Schmidt. Cover art by Gary Freeman. Includes "To Give Them the Moon" (novella) by Rick Shelley; "I Pray The Lord My Soul to Keep" (novelette) by Timothy Zahn; "The Last Defender" (novelette) by J. Brian Clarke; "Testing, 1, 2, 3. . ." by L. A. Taylor; "Indian Summa" by Arlan Andrews; "The Promise" by A. J. Austin; "Diogenes's Lantern" by Rob Chilson & William F. Wu. Science Fact: "Hypermedia and the Singularity" by Marc Stiegler. Reader's Department: "The Editor's Page: Training Mission"; "In Times to Come"; "On Gaming" by Matthew J. Costello; "The Alternate View" by G. Harry Stine; "The Reference Library" by Tom Easton; 'Brass Tacks"; "Index"; "The Analog Calendar of Upcoming Events. Illustrated by Gary Freeman, Arthur George, William R. Warren, Jr., Todd Hamilton, Judy Mitchell, Bob Walters, and Janet Aulisio. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Parry, Jo (illustrator).

Condition: New. Parry, Jo (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Condition: very_good. Clarke, Alan F. (illustrator).

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good+ to Very Good-. [Reprint] 1966; #72-145. Cover art is uncredited. Includes "Introduction"; "The Isolinguals" by L. Sprague de Camp; "The Faithful" by Lester del Rey; "Black Destroyer" by A. E. van Vogt; "Life-Line" by Robert A. Heinlein; "Ether Breather" by Theodore Sturgeon; "Loophole" by Arthur C. Clarke; "Tomorrow's Children" by Poul Anderson; "That Only a Mother" by Judith Merril; "Walk to the World" by Algis Budrys; "T" by Brian W. Aldiss. Tanning; old sticker partially removed from front cover; creasing; short tear, bumps, small scars and dings. Book.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book club edition; dustjacket edgewear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Includes dust jacket. bce, dj with minimal wear, pages lightly tanned and clean.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Most people with diabetes believe their eyes are fine-until one day, they aren't.Vision doesn't usually fade overnight. It disappears quietly. A little blur that comes and goes. Difficulty reading small print. Trouble driving at night. A few floaters that seem harmless. And then, one day, something changes, and the loss feels sudden-even though the damage has been building for years.That is how diabetic retinopathy works.This book was written for people who do not want to be caught off guard.Diabetic retinopathy is not rare. It is not unusual. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults worldwide-and yet most people living with diabetes know very little about it until it becomes personal. The danger is not only in the disease itself, but in how quietly it advances. No pain. No redness. Often no warning at all.This book pulls the curtain back.It explains, in clear and relatable language, what is happening inside the eye long before vision changes begin. It shows how years of blood sugar fluctuations slowly weaken the tiny blood vessels that feed the retina. How small, invisible changes accumulate. How the eye compensates-until it can't anymore.You will learn why: People can have significant retinal damage while seeing "perfectly fine"Vision loss often feels sudden, even though it isn'tSkipping eye exams is one of the most common-and most costly-mistakesEarly stages are the most important stages to catchTreatment works best before symptoms appearThis is not a book that talks down to you. And it is not a book that overwhelms you with medical jargon.It walks you through the disease the way a careful doctor would explain it to someone they actually care about-step by step, without panic, without sugarcoating, and without false reassurance.Inside, you'll find: A plain-language explanation of how diabetes damages the retina over timeA clear breakdown of the stages of diabetic retinopathy and what they mean for real lifeWhat early warning signs people often ignore-and why they matterWhy vision can fluctuate day to day and what that really indicatesHow diabetic macular edema affects reading, driving, and recognizing facesWhat sudden floaters, flashes, or dark shadows actually meanHow modern screening and imaging detect damage before vision is affectedWhy "I see fine" does not mean "my eyes are healthy"This book also addresses something many resources avoid: the emotional side of vision loss risk.The anxiety of waiting for eye exam results.The fear of injections, lasers, or surgery.The frustration of managing a disease that feels relentless.The guilt of wondering if something could have been prevented earlier.These experiences are real. They matter. And they are part of the story of diabetic retinopathy.Whether you are living with diabetes, caring for someone who is, or working in healthcare, this book helps you understand what is at stake-and what can still be done.It makes one thing clear: blindness from diabetic retinopathy is often preventable-but only if the disease is taken seriously early enough.Knowledge changes behavior. Behavior changes outcomes. And outcomes determine whether someone keeps their independence, their ability to read, drive, work, and recognize the faces they love.This book exists because no one should lose vision simply because they were never told what to look for.If you or someone you care about has diabetes, this is not a book to read someday.It is a book to read before the damage becomes visible Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…