Mackay alan l (97 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. Science affects us all-in the words of Albert Einstein, The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking. It is therefore fascinating to discover the thoughts of scientists, philosophers, humanists, poets, theologians, politicians, and other miscellaneous mortals on this most important of subjects. A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations is a personal selection of scientific quotations by Professor Alan L Mackay that includes graffiti, lines of song, proverbs, and poetry. Whether you believe that All problems are finally scientific problems (George Bernard Shaw) or that Imagination is more important than knowledge (Einstein), it is without doubt that It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations (Churchill). You will be charmed and delighted by this collection and remember, 'Why, ' said the Dodo, 'the best way to explain it is to do it' (Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll).…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. 1. 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.

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

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

Condición: Good. Rev Sub. 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.

Condición: Good. Rev Sub. 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. Condición: Good. Science affects us all-in the words of Albert Einstein, The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking. It is therefore fascinating to discover the thoughts of scientists, philosophers, humanists, poets, theologians, politicians, and other miscellaneous mortals on this most important of subjects. A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations is a personal selection of scientific quotations by Professor Alan L Mackay that includes graffiti, lines of song, proverbs, and poetry. Whether you believe that All problems are finally scientific problems (George Bernard Shaw) or that Imagination is more important than knowledge (Einstein), it is without doubt that It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations (Churchill). You will be charmed and delighted by this collection and remember, 'Why, ' said the Dodo, 'the best way to explain it is to do it' (Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll).…

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with slight age tone. DJ with some edge wear and age tone.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Glossy paper covers; mild edge wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; marginal markings to page 7 only; 297 pages.

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

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. 8vo. Light wear to extremities. Book.

hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.…

Soft cover. Condición: Good. PB/Gd. condition/297 pages - Is is fascinating to discover the thoughts of scientists. A personal selection of scientific quotations. (K2322HI4). Book.

Condición: Fine. 192pp. Illustrated in black and white Edited by Maurice Ebison; foreword by Sir Peter Medawar.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Hardcover in good condition. Sticker on jacket front flap. Contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. 192 Pages Indexed. No defects noted. Interior text pages are near flawless. This is a personal selection of over 1200 scientific quotations including graffiti, lines of song and proverbs together with the more recognised forms of quotation not only from scientists but from artists, poets, philosophers, theologians, politicians and other miscellaneous mortals. Scientists have often been reproached for their apparent unfamiliarity with the rest of our cultural inheritance. Inasmuch as science represents one way of dealing with the world, it does tend to separate its practitioners from the rest. Being a scientist resembles membership of a religious order and a scientist usually finds that he has more in common with a colleague on the other side of the world than with his next-door neighbour. Scientists do live in the real world and share in developing and unifying its culture. Many scientists, especially biologists, are able to communicate more widely than to their professional colleagues their sense of wonder at the workings of nature. This collection of quotations is intended to show the wholeness of our culture by demonstrating that scientists contribute to the humanities, and that from Chaucer to Auden, the great humanists have also been concerned with science in all its aspects. A quotation is a polished prefabricated unit of thought or discourse which has many connotations and associations built in to it. Quotations are, in effect, thoughts embedded in memorable phraseology and polished by use.…

Hard Cover with Dustjacket. Condición: Fine-. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. Hardcover with dustjacket : fine minus / very good plus. Book: mild bump to tail of spine, otherwise like new. Jacket : slight flaws, very nice. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Condición: New. Diaz, Netho; Robinson, Alan (ilustrador).

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Diaz, Netho; Robinson, Alan (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Used: Very Good. very good clean copy . .sent next working day or sooner from the u/k 1st class 0.0.

Paperback. Condición: Good. London, 1982; illustrated paper covers; edge and corner wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior notations; 192 pages.

Rústica. Condición: Buen estado. 315pp.

hft. Condición: As New.

Condición: new.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condición: Muy Bien. 1 Edición. Muy buen estado, sin marcas, anotaciones, subrayados ni otras señales de uso.

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Some mild age-toning to DJ edges. Previous owner's details to preliminary pages. Black & white illustrations. Foreword by Sir Peter Medawar. xii, 192 pages. This book illustrates what has been said about sciences and its practitioners over the centuries. As well aas quotations by scientitists and philosophers it also includes quotes by humanists and poets, graffits, lines of songs, proverbs and signs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Very fine book in clean fresh brown cloth covers with bright gilt titles to spine. Internally mint and free of inscriptions. The dust jacket is near mint and not price clipped. A superb copy.