Michael j burgess (116 resultados)

Condición: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

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.

Paperback. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Clean Copy, May have light wear on cover/edges, otherwise very good! We've been in business for over 25 years serving thousands of customers worldwide. Your satisfaction is extremely important to us.Established Seller, We Ship Daily! We pack your order with care so that it arrives in great condition.…

hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: acceptable. Item has staining. Dust jacket is worn. Hardcover.

paperback. Condición: 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.

Condición: Good. shelf wear, Paperback Used - Good 2016 All purchases support Project HOME - ending homelessness in Philadelphia.

Condición: Very Good. A very nice copy. The pages are clean and unmarked. The binding is tight.

Paperback. Condición: Used; Good.

Paperback. Condición: Used; Good.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9781861083470.

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: 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.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good +. 2nd Printing. An uncreased spine with very light edge rubbings. no store stamp. Stories by : Jane Caskell,Michael Baldwin, Hugh Atkinson,Derwent May, Anthony Burgess, John Brunner, Richard Nettell,Montague Haltrecht,John Burke, J.A.Cuddon, Peter Brent,Alex Hamilton.…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition soft cover, rubbing to cover edges, internally clean and tidy, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Condición: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. Behind the Wheel by Michael J. Burgess, published by Michael O'Mara Books Limited in 2000. This is a special edition for Past Times, Oxford, England, printed and bound in Italy. A paperback look at the history of motor manufacturers, illustrated with period photographs, advertisements and catalogue images. Printing number line reads 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. The cover is green with yellow and white lettering, featuring an illustration of a vintage racing car and a woman in period dress. The spine shows the same colour scheme and remains square. The back cover carries descriptive text, the ISBN and barcode. Internally, the sample page shows black and white text in two columns with a black and white photograph, on white paper, with no marks visible. The copyright and acknowledgements pages are clean and legible.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Some people regard driving as a simple means of getting from one place to another. Others understand that it is an endlessly entertaining theatre of human behaviour, populated by optimistic learners, overconfident commuters, enthusiastic Sunday drivers, sat-nav sceptics, serial back-seat critics and that one individual who firmly believes indicators are an optional luxury. Behind the Wheel takes a wonderfully observant look at our relationship with the motor car, proving that while vehicles have evolved dramatically, the people operating them remain reassuringly eccentric. Michael J. Burgess explores the many quirks, customs and curiosities of life behind the wheel, blending motoring history, fascinating anecdotes and gentle humour into a thoroughly enjoyable read. Whether discussing memorable cars, unusual journeys, driving habits or the strange rituals that accompany motoring, Burgess reminds us that owning a car has never been solely about transport?it has always been about personalities, aspirations and occasionally wondering why the dashboard warning light has suddenly decided today is the day to become involved. The book wanders through the rich tapestry of motoring culture with an easy conversational style, celebrating everything from iconic vehicles and famous roads to the peculiar social conventions that somehow developed around driving. It serves as a reminder that every generation believes it contains the last truly competent motorists, while simultaneously insisting that everyone else on the road has somehow acquired a licence through a competition on the back of a cereal packet. Beautifully produced by Michael O?Mara Books, Behind the Wheel is packed with entertaining facts, engaging stories and attractive illustrations that make it perfect for dipping into whenever a few spare minutes appear. It isn?t a workshop manual or a technical guide?it is a celebration of the endlessly fascinating world that surrounds the automobile and the wonderfully unpredictable creatures who insist on sitting behind its steering wheel. Whether you?re a lifelong petrolhead, a casual admirer of classic cars or simply someone who has ever found themselves trapped behind a caravan travelling at geological speed on a bank holiday weekend, there is plenty here to raise a smile. Burgess writes with affection rather than cynicism, capturing the peculiar charm of motoring in a way that feels nostalgic without becoming sentimental. This copy is in Very Good condition, with clean pages, a sound binding and only light signs of previous ownership. It remains an attractive, well-preserved example that is ready to be enjoyed by its next custodian, whether destined for the bedside table, the coffee table or the glovebox?although the latter may require a rather generously proportioned vehicle. Offered, as always, by Crappy Old Books , where the name continues to imply a warehouse of literary survivors held together with optimism and sticky tape, while quietly producing handsome books like this instead. Behind the Wheel is a charming reminder that although cars may become faster, safer and increasingly capable of parking themselves, the wonderfully irrational business of being human behind the wheel remains gloriously unchanged.…

Condición: New.

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Condición: Fair. A fascinating look at the origins of our vehicles. A must for anyone who wants to know how one of our principal obsessions came into being.; Achterkaft iets beschadigd, redleijk-goed exemplaar.

Condición: Good. Paperback, illustrated with b/w photographs, small 4to.

Condición: Good. Paperback, illustrated with b/w photographs, small 4to.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condición: New. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Albany: Governing New York. Book.

hardcover. Condición: Good. Minimal creasing on cover/spine. Pages are clean.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 144pp. Soft covers. 470g. 38 different marks and makes covered and illustrated with colour and b/w photograhs and drawings. FINE.