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Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. t's only a matter of time before machines are pressing buttons to call people." as well as Comrade Colonel Stok of Red Army Intelligence who agrees, "Two not very clever men will have to decide whether to extend a hand or pull a trigger." (illustrator). Pages coming away from binding. No rips or tears on pages. The man with The Billion Dollar Brain is (almost naturally) a Texan who has constructed a huge private international espionage network, the machinations of which constitute a threat to all governments of whatever political persuasion. The heart of the menace is a computer as big as the Ritz- the horrifyingly plausible end-product of an automated society hell-bound for self-destruction through the twisted circuits of the double and triple cross. Within the pages of The Ten Billion Dollar Brain you will meet some old friends, including the tough insubordinate spy from Burnley who fought, fumbled and outwitted his way through The Ipcress File and Funeral In Berlin; Dawlish, his bumbling superior; Colonel Stok, the friendly enemy who is, like our hero, a cynically pragmatic professional, and Harvey Newbegin, the opportunistic and neurotic American agent. You will also encounter some unforgettable new characters- notably Signe Laine, a Finnish nymph who likes champagne, Sibelius, very expensive underwear, and one-upmenship (with the emphasis on the men), and General Mid-winter, a truly original creation who dominates the tale like an absurd maniacal Napoleon. The plot screams across the roof of the world from the bone freezing core of winter in Leningrad, to Helsinki, to London, New York, and the stifling damp heat of Texas. The authenticity of the technical detail makes science fiction seem oddly homely, and one believes the hero when he says, "It's only a matter of time before machines are pressing buttons to call people." as well as Comrade Colonel Stok of Red Army Intelligence who agrees, "Two not very clever men will have to decide whether to extend hand or pull a trigger." Superbly constructed, relevant, filled with brilliantly realized characters and vibrant scenes, The Billion Dollar Brain has all the stylistic glitter and sheen we have come to expect from Len Deighton. It could be described as a riveting Space Age spy thriller were it not for the strange feeling that it all really happened.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing (complete number line) hardcover in excellent, near-pristine condition (slightest handling, slightest pencil erasure inside the front cover, otherwise unmarked), with VG dust jacket (slight to light wear, gloss rubbed). 462 pages. [2.1 lbs]. Book.

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!

Condition: Very Good. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The book has a gentle bump to the bottom edge of the front cover, a slightly shifted spine, loose hinges, and very faint smudging from use to the edges of the textblock, otherwise the book is in excellent condition with crisp, unmarked pages, a tight binding, and a strong, clean cover. The dustjacket has rubbing and surface scratching to both covers, mild shelfwear to the edges and corners of the jacket resulting in gentle creasing, and light toning most ntoable at the back cover, otherwise the dustjacket is in very good condition, intact and attractive, and is now in an archival protective mylar.

hft. Condition: Very Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover w/ unclipped dj. Pub. 1992, number line ends w/ 1. Unmarked text, clean interior. Light wear along the outside edge of pages. Dj now in mylar, mylar shows light scratches, dj appears unaffected. lh.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. As new, bright, clean and unmarked paperback. 50 pages. Illustrated.Bluestem Books is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore established in 1984.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Signed with a sketch from the artist! Book cover has just a small bit of rubbing, otherwise looks bright, sharp, and attractive. Solid binding, pages are clean and crisp. Overall in great condition, a beautiful signed copy. Signed.

Condition: New.

hardbound. Condition: Very Good. b&w illustrations (illustrator). Definitive resource for composers and performers of synthesizer music, referencing the sythesizer as instrument, sampling, software, Midi, technique, extended techniques, etc; b&w diagrams and musical examples throughout; a volume in the Computer Music and Digital Audio Series; foxing top text block, o.w. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper. Very Good. 462pp. 8vo. Very Good.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:0198162758.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Signed and numbered print affixed inside. Book is as new, very clean and sharp. Signed.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Synthesizer Performance and Real-time Techniques (Computer Music & Digital Audio) 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. .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1919 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 8 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 8 Volume 1919 W.C. Pressing Seed Company,Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 106 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 106.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Diderot, Denis & Jean Baptiste Le Rond d'Alembert. [Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des méti-ers] Blanchissage des toiles. Contenant deux planches. Paris: Chez Briasson, David & Le Breton, 1762-1767. Plates, vol. 2. Folio. One leaf with descriptive text in 2 columns on recto headed with an typographical line border + 2 full-page engraved plates after [Louis-Jacques] Goussier (39.5 x 25.5 cm) numbered I-II with multiple illustrations provided for the entry on textile bleaching in volume 2 of the Encyclopédie. Illustrated monograph on cloth bleaching. Plate I, engraved by [Bénoit-Louis] Prevost (1735-1804) is divided into 2 parts : the upper part depicts multiple vats used for the elaborate heating, washing and bleaching of linen; the lower part shows the scientific manner of spreading and pegging the bleached sheets on 8 square-shaped fields divided by canals to allow rinsing them with fresh river water; in the foreground a workshop called 'frottoir' with tubs for soaping and an instrument for drip-drying the linen. Plate II engraved by [A.J.] Defehr (1723-74) contains 5 separate illustrations: no 1, a ladle for rinsing bleached sheets with river water, nos 2 - 4 relate to the machinery used to roll and press the bunched cloth, no 5 represents a massive stone table for pummeling the cloth with a special hammer. The art ist, Louis-Jacques Goussier (1722-1799), was highly esteemed by Diderot, accompanying him on many visits to the workshops and providing the majority of the illustrations to the Encyclopédie. In fresh condition.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1982. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 138, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 138 138.