Stanley C Skoryna (14 results)

Condition: Good. First 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Inscribed to previous owner and signed by the author. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Inscribed to previous owner and signed by the author. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Fisrt edition, 1963, 497 pages with illustrations, quarto 7 3/8" 10 1/2". Foreward by Henry L. Bockus. Library copy from Lackland Air Force Base liberally stamped to front and rear endsheets. Small call numbers to spine. Overall a very nice representation.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. VG/FN Dust Jacket. FIRST Edition Hardcover. **** [ INTERNATIONAL {Non-USA & NON-Canada} ORDERS = SURFACE ONLY Please; SORRY, NO overseas AIRMAIL Orders will be accepted on this HEAVY Book]; **** 350 pages. (660 grams); the anatomy of a human being. "INSIDE MARA is a story of a doctor and a student of biology who are faced with stomach bleeding in a giant woman. who landed in a space vehicle near a hamlet in a remote rural area. Unable to stop the hemorrhage they decide to enter her digestive tract, in order to tie off the bleeding vessel. Although they succeed in their task inside Mara, they cannot return to the outside world by the same route They are forced to proceed downwards and discover that the presumable Martian is riddled with many diseases including gallstones. inflammations. cancer and . hemorrhoids Though the setting is fictional, the actual function and form of the digestive system is fully explained in the course of the story, in easily understandable language More detailed information can be round in the glossary at the end of the book. The unique value of this book IS its comprehensiveness, based on information derived from most recent findings of scientists working in this field. Diseases of the alimentary tract, such as peptic ulcer, frequently srike people during the peak years of productivity. Public understanding of causes and symptoms of digestive disease is of primary importance. particularly in cancer, since when the diagnosis is made earlier, the treatment can be commenced sooner The reader will find a wealth of information about the complex processes of digestion as well as common diseases affecting this system, with chapter headings referring to oral cavity, gullet, stomach, small and large intestine. Richly illustrated with drawings by a well known humorist Jerry Eliot and color plates. depicting common digestive diseases." ** Printed with a clear plastic Dust Jacket, that has text on inside Flaps. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Louis Ivan (cover); (illustrator). Book.…

Hard Cover with Dustjacket. Condition: Very Good (Book condition). Good (Jacket Condition). Signed and inscribed by the author. [Our rating system: 1.Fine; 2. Near fine; 3. Very good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Book.

Hard Cover with Dustjacket. Condition: Very Good (Book condition). Good (Jacket Condition). Signed and inscribed by the author. [Our rating system: 1.Fine; 2. Near fine; 3. Very good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Book.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 22.5cm., 350p., 52 black and white illustrations, 7 colour plates,cream and green cloth, gilt stamped decoration on upper cover, gilttitles on spine, fine in a printed mylar jacket, presentation copy,inscribed by author on front free fly leaf to Rocke Robertson. (ds5.7). …

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. Dust Jacket Condition: Aceptable. C7. Toray - 489pp j.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Inside Mora; by Stanley C. Skoryna; Foreword by Edward A. Morrison; Home Museum Press, Yardley, PA, 1982. First printing. Warm presentation inscription from the author. This is by far the most bizarre medical book that I have ever see. First a note about the author followed by comments on the book. The author, Dr. Stanley C. Skoryna is Director of the Gastro-Intestinal Research Laboratory at McGill University in Montreal. He was the 1957 Medallist in Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He has published over 150 scientific papers and several books on different topics related to the digestive system. Inside Mara is the story of a doctor and a student of biology who are faced with stomach bleeding in a giant woman, who landed in a space vehicle near a hamlet in a remote rural area. Unable to stop the hemorrhage they decide to enter her digestive tract, in order to tie off the bleeding vessel. Although they succeed in their task inside Mara, they cannot return to the outside world by the same route. They are forced to proceed downwards and discover that the presumable Martian is riddled with many diseases including gallstones, inflammations, cancer and…hemorrhoids. Though the setting is fictional, the actual function and form of the digestive system is fully explained in the course of the story, in easily understandable language. More detailed information can be found in the glossary at the end of the book. Richly illustrated with drawings by a well known humorist Jerry Eliot and color plates, depicting common digestive diseases. There is a fold-out Organizational Chart: control of Human vices; led by the President, in charge of all vices. Yep, see photo. This book, 350 pages, is in near-fine condition in a very-good glassine dust jacket.…

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. Dust Jacket Condition: Regular. R666. Ed. Toray - 483pp Sobrecubierta con gran rotura. Desgastado. CA.

hardcover. Condition: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Presentation copy, SIGNED and inscribed by the editor on the ffep. 644 pages in very good condition. With many tables and figures. A few small ink marks on the first few pages. Previous owner's stamp on the title page. White/blue boards with gilt titles and illustration. Corners not bumped. VG+. Signed By Editor. Book. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 'The first interdisciplinary monograph to present a truly comprehensive survey of the scientific data on stable strontium.the unique value of this book is its comprehensiveness, which demonstrates the contributions of experts from various disciplines and countries to the solution of complex problems in cellular biology and the medical sciences.' (from the dj flap). Binding sound, spine slanted. Minor shelfwear. Dj present but with wear to the extremities and several tears and associated creases. A great reading/reference copy. Hard Cover.…