Marilyn Forrester (19 results)

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

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.

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. 2nd Printing. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's cover design. An Adventurous Woman's Frightful and Humorous Tales - the Characters She Met, Life on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and Teaching in Alaska Bush Villages. Illustrated with B&W photographs. 192 pages. Minimal display wear. All books are in my smoke free & climate controlled shop and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Domestic & international shipping includes tracking information. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Various Photographers (illustrator).…

Quality Paperback. Condition: New. First. Marilyn Forrester arrived in Alaska in 1977 with a goal of striking it rich by being a welder on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. With her traumatic divorce behind her, a new English degree, Êreturn airline ticket, Êand $200 in her pocket, she was ready for adventure. However, she didn't do welding, but had unique and exciting adventures as she worked for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company in Anchorage, at Pump Station Five, and later at Prudhoe Bay. While working at Prudhoe Bay, she applied for Êa teaching position at Alaska Business College, and was immediately hired. Marilyn discovered she loved teaching and learning! After many humorous predicaments, she was hired at the Bush village of Napaskiak. As a teacher, Marilyn has a deep love for children that shines through in Teaching at the Top of the World. Sometimes Marilyn reflected, ÒAnd they are even paying me to do this job.Ó She became an advocate for her Special Education students. Her many adventures include being lost in a whiteout while walking home from school, showering without soap and drying with Kleenex, and golfing in the Nome Bering Sea Tournament. Teaching at the Top of the World chronicles the joys and hardships of living and teaching in remote Alaska. Perhaps she really did strike it richÑshe affected the lives of hundreds of children.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. 8vo; 1132 pp; Excellent brand new book; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Small 4to; 1132 pp; Excellent book; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 192 pages. 8.25x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 192 pp, b/w photos, map. Light corner wear. Signed and inscribed by author on title page - o/w unmarked. Spine straight and uncreased. Signed by Author(s).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Octavo,1024 pp.,black and white photographs, other illustrations. Organized by the host species of bird rather than by the disease agent, each chapter is preceded by an introduction discussing the population and survival status of the bird or group. Appropriate reviews and bibliographies are noted along with references to hematology, serum chemistry, nutrition, and physiological topics. Each introduction is followed by sections on the various morbidity and mortality factors, disease agents, and conditions: starvation, human-related trauma, predation, electrocution, brood parasitism, inclement weather, chemical contaminants, neoplasia, anomalies, biotoxins, viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, helminths, and arthropods. The distribution, prevalence, and intensity of each disease are given, followed by the significance of the disease to bird populations as well as to public health. A volume on mammals is also available.…

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Condition: New. Print on Demand 2nd edition NO-PA18SEPT2011-KAP.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Marilyn Forrester arrived in Alaska in 1977 with a goal of striking it rich by being a welder on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. With her traumatic divorce behind her, a new English degree, return airline ticket, and $200 in her pocket, she was ready for adventure. However, she didn't do welding, but had unique and exciting adventures as she worked for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company in Anchorage, at Pump Station Five, and later at Prudhoe Bay. While working at Prudhoe Bay, she applied for a teaching position at Alaska Business College, and was immediately hired. Marilyn discovered she loved teaching and learning! After many humorous predicaments, she was hired at the Bush village of Napaskiak. As a teacher, Marilyn has a deep love for children that shines through in Teaching at the Top of the World. Sometimes Marilyn reflected, 'And they are even paying me to do this job.' She became an advocate for her Special Education students. Her many adventures include being lost in a whiteout while walking home from school, showering without soap and drying with Kleenex, and golfing in the Nome Bering Sea Tournament. Teaching at the Top of the World chronicles the joys and hardships of living and teaching in remote Alaska. Perhaps she really did strike it rich-she affected the lives of hundreds of children. …

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnMarilyn was one of the writers featured in Alaska Women Write, a collection of stories about adventurous Alaska women.KlappentextrnrnMarilyn Forrester arrived in Alaska in 1977 with a goal of striking i.…