introduction robert porter (15 resultados)

xxiv, 112 pages. Paperback: H 21.5cm x L 14cm. Yellow paper covers, 2cm tear to surface paper near spine heel, faint creasing to rear cover's fore-edge corners. Interior pages are clean. Binding remains fairly crisp. A very good copy. With Acknowledgements, Introduction by Thad Cochran, Foreword by Porter L. Fortune, Jr., "Preface: Why Study the Future" by Walter M. Mathews, "Appendix: Aphorisms About the Future" by Walter M. Mathews, and Notes on Contributors. PART I: VIEWS FROM HISTORY. "Modernization in the Deep South" by C. Thompson Wacaster, "The Ultimate Legacy" by William Winter, "The Future of Representative Government" by Vagn K. Hansen. PART II: INVENTING THE FUTURE. "Inventing the Future" by Mary Maury Harding, "Digging Up the Future" by Lucy C. Turnbull. PART III: SCENARIOS OF THE FUTURE. "'Everything That Rises Must Converge'" by Gerald Blessey, "Economic and Political Power" by Aaron E. Henry, "Which Way Mississippi?" by Gilbert E. Carmichael. PART IV: EDUCATION. "Coping with Semiliteracy in Mississippi Education" by Roger Johnson, Jr., "Will Liberal Arts Education Be Flourishing?" by Robert E. Bergmark, "Graduation Day: May 31, 1990" by Charles Granville Hamilton. ISBN 0878051473.

Hardcover. Condición: Good +. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Poor. Rare with dust jacket. Dust jacket is tattered and torn, and laid in folded rather than on book exterior. Book is worn with soils, foxing, scuffs, etc. An adequate readable copy. Book.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 288pp; 30 cm x 22.5 cm. Includes b/w photographs. Clean, unmarked interior; no library stamps. Previous owner's label, with small scuff, on front cover.

Hardback. Condición: Near Fine. 1st thus. 12mo [approx 12.7x18.7cm] Near Fine condition in like Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Selected and with an introduction by Peter Porter. Gift inscription to reverse front free endpaper. Illustrated with colour plates. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 61 pages. The verse in this selection is accompanied mainly by British paintings of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A charming and portable collection of Burns' poetry.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Burgundy Boards with gilt lettering and decoration, gilt top page edge, tissue covered frontis piece. Hinges tight. Texblock firm.

Softcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Lacks front cover and most of the spine. Binding is loose. At least one page and connected plate are detached but present. Rear cover is chipped. Lower outer corners of title page and next two pages are missing. ; With two maps. Some pages are unopened. ; Porter's Progress of Nations.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition. Near fine in original wrappers with a small pencil erasure on the front panel, light sunning, and light wear. Complete issue.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1910. Copyright 1898, this edition more likely ca. 1910. Near very good condition. Handsomely bound in maroon cloth with gilt lettering and decoration, gilt top, tissue protected frontis plate, additional title page in black and red, about 6.25 inches tall. Light rubbing to the extremities, good hinges, firm text block, minor transparent stain to the lower outer section of the frontis plate, otherwise very clean pages, no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1910. Copyright 1898, this edition more likely ca. 1910. Handsomely bound in maroon cloth with gilt lettering and decoration, gilt top, tissue protected frontis plate, additional title page in black and red, about 6.25 inches tall. Light rubbing to the extremities, good hinges, firm text block, transparent stain to the lower outer section of the frontis plate and extra title page, otherwise very clean pages, no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1910. Copyright 1898, this edition more likely ca. 1910. Handsomely bound in maroon cloth with gilt lettering and decoration, gilt top, tissue protected frontis plate, additional title page in black and red, about 6.25 inches tall. Vertical crease to rear cover, light rubbing to the extremities, good hinges, firm text block, minor transparent stain to the upper outer section of the frontis plate, otherwise very clean pages, no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1910. Copyright 1898, this edition more likely ca. 1910. Near very good condition. Handsomely bound in maroon cloth with gilt lettering and decoration, gilt top, tissue protected frontis plate, additional title page in black and red, about 6.25 inches tall. Light rubbing to the extremities, good hinges, firm text block, minor transparent stain to the lower outer section of the frontis plate, otherwise very clean pages, no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1898 Thomas Crowell. Maroon cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. Tissue protected frontis plates Minor shelf wear to top and base of spine. Hinges tight. Textblock firm.

Paperback. 288p., 9x12 inches, introductory biography, music and lyrics, show chronology, photos, very good paperback songbook in pictorial wraps.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1910. Copyright 1898, this edition more likely ca. 1910. Near very good condition. Two volume set in maroon cloth with gilt lettering and decoration, gilt tops, tissue protected frontis plates, additional title pages in black and red, about 6.25 inches tall. Light rubbing to the extremities, good hinges, firm text blocks, minor transparent stain to the upper outer section of the frontis plate, otherwise very clean pages, no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. 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 1912. 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:- 286, 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. 286.