theodore pappas (139 resultados)

paperback. Condición: Good. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador.

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: Good. 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.

Paperback. Condición: As New. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador. Paperback. Cover shows very minor shelving wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

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

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

Condición: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item for full refund. Ships USPS Media Mail.

Condición: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Condición: New. Hardcover. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge.

Condición: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Condición: As New. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador.

Paperback. Condición: new. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador. Paperback. With clever riddles written in rhyme by Encyclopaedia Britannica's Executive Editor and puzzles by the illustrator of the Jumble, this original and engaging book will challenge and delight puzzle-lovers and trivia buffs alike. Featuring five original puzzle types, they cover a wide range of subjects, from film and pop culture and food and drink to history, science, space, and sports and everything in between. Each chapter is followed by an extended answer key that draws on Encyclopaedia Britannica's vast knowledge for explaining every person, place, or thing discussed in a riddle. Never before have trivia, knowledge, and puzzles come together in a more captivating format than in Britannica Brainbusters. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

hardcover. Condición: Very 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 limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Paperback. Condición: New. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador. With clever riddles written in rhyme by Encyclopaedia Britannica's Executive Editor and puzzles by the illustrator of the Jumble®, this original and engaging book will challenge and delight puzzle-lovers and trivia buffs alike. Featuring five original puzzle types, they cover a wide range of subjects, from film and pop culture and food and drink to history, science, space, and sports and everything in between. Each chapter is followed by an extended answer key that draws on Encyclopaedia Britannica's vast knowledge for explaining every person, place, or thing discussed in a riddle. Never before have trivia, knowledge, and puzzles come together in a more captivating format than in Britannica Brainbusters.

Condición: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condición: New. Brand New.

Hardcover. Condición: New. True Grit - Classic Tales of Perseverance Brand new item sourced directly from publisher. Packed securely in tight packaging to ensure no damage. Shipped from warehouse on same/next day basis.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. How did the great men and women who changed the world actually do it? Were they simply smarter and more talented than the rest of us? What was their secret? The accomplishments of the great are widely known, but their many battles with adversity, frequent setbacks and defeats, and the personal and professional hardships they endured along the way that molded and motivated their drive to succeed-this is the dark side of achievement that is often ignored or underappreciated. This book examines ten historic figures - from the world of sports and popular culture to literature, business, science, statecraft, and social service - and highlights how they left their legendary mark on the world. Their recipes for success were many and varied, but all had one key ingredient in common: that life-changing mix of passion and perseverance popularly known as grit. The ten tales include: "Battling Demons" on Joe Louis "The Spur of Humiliation" Ruth "Barbie Doll" Handler "Frail, Lonely but Fearless" Marie Curie Warring from the Outside Madeline Albright "The Maddening Wait for Opportunity" Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel "Stumbling with No Loss of Enthusiasm" Ian Fleming "Failure and Perspiration" Thomas Edison "Adversity as Teacher" Walt Disney The Hard Path Unpaved Clara Barton "Slips, Not Falls" Abraham Lincoln Epic stories of perseverance that show how ten historic figures from various fields dealt with defeat, disappointment, and adversity and still managed to change the world. How did the great men and women who changed the world actually do it? Were they simply smarter and more talented than the rest of us? What was their secret? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condición: New. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador. With clever riddles written in rhyme by Encyclopaedia Britannica's Executive Editor and puzzles by the illustrator of the Jumble®, this original and engaging book will challenge and delight puzzle-lovers and trivia buffs alike. Featuring five original puzzle types, they cover a wide range of subjects, from film and pop culture and food and drink to history, science, space, and sports and everything in between. Each chapter is followed by an extended answer key that draws on Encyclopaedia Britannica's vast knowledge for explaining every person, place, or thing discussed in a riddle. Never before have trivia, knowledge, and puzzles come together in a more captivating format than in Britannica Brainbusters.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Discover a fascinating and novel look at the U.S. presidents, the first families, and American historyall through the lens of hair. With meticulous detail, engaging storytelling, and full-color visuals, encyclopedia editor Theodore Pappas combs through American history, teasing out long-forgotten and little-known ways that hair has influenced the presidency and the public and private lives, personal scandals, and tragedies of the men and women who have occupied the White House.Go deep into the history of such topics as:Abraham Lincoln's famously ridiculed appearance and the surprising role hair played in both his presidency and assassinationJohn F. Kennedy's connection to James Bond and how hair factored into his vast image-making and infidelitiesThe lush tradition of collecting hair as a way of honoring leaders, remembering our loved ones, and preserving their memoriesScientific hair analysis and how DNA has been used to solve long-standing presidential mysteriesThe connection of hair to the lives, loves, scandals, and tragedies that shaped presidents, first ladies, and the nation at large This unique window into the past shines entertaining new light on the decisions, relationships, and tragedies that have shaped the role of the president and the place of the U.S. in the world. Whether you're interested in presidential trivia or historical mysteries, Combing Through the White House personalizes the past through an element of life we can all relate tohairgiving us new glimpses into our country and even ourselves. A delightfully novel look at American history with photographs and illustrations, Combing Through the White House by encyclopedia editor Theodore Pappas explores how hair has not only affected the lives and legacies of the men and women surrounding the presidency, but has even changed the political landscape of the country. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condición: New. ISBN:9789603993353.

Hardback. Condición: New. Discover a fascinating and novel look at the U.S. presidents, the first families, and American history-all through the lens of hair. With meticulous detail, engaging storytelling, and full-color visuals, encyclopedia editor Theodore Pappas combs through American history, teasing out long-forgotten and little-known ways that hair has influenced the presidency and the public and private lives, personal scandals, and tragedies of the men and women who have occupied the White House.Go deep into the history of such topics as:Abraham Lincoln's famously ridiculed appearance and the surprising role hair played in both his presidency and assassinationJohn F. Kennedy's connection to James Bond and how hair factored into his vast image-making and infidelitiesThe lush tradition of collecting hair as a way of honoring leaders, remembering our loved ones, and preserving their memoriesScientific hair analysis and how DNA has been used to solve long-standing presidential mysteriesThe connection of hair to the lives, loves, scandals, and tragedies that shaped presidents, first ladies, and the nation at large This unique window into the past shines entertaining new light on the decisions, relationships, and tragedies that have shaped the role of the president and the place of the U.S. in the world. Whether you're interested in presidential trivia or historical mysteries, Combing Through the White House personalizes the past through an element of life we can all relate to-hair-giving us new glimpses into our country and even ourselves.

Condición: New. Knurek, Jeff Ilustrador.

Hardback. Condición: New. Discover a fascinating and novel look at the U.S. presidents, the first families, and American history-all through the lens of hair. With meticulous detail, engaging storytelling, and full-color visuals, encyclopedia editor Theodore Pappas combs through American history, teasing out long-forgotten and little-known ways that hair has influenced the presidency and the public and private lives, personal scandals, and tragedies of the men and women who have occupied the White House.Go deep into the history of such topics as:Abraham Lincoln's famously ridiculed appearance and the surprising role hair played in both his presidency and assassinationJohn F. Kennedy's connection to James Bond and how hair factored into his vast image-making and infidelitiesThe lush tradition of collecting hair as a way of honoring leaders, remembering our loved ones, and preserving their memoriesScientific hair analysis and how DNA has been used to solve long-standing presidential mysteriesThe connection of hair to the lives, loves, scandals, and tragedies that shaped presidents, first ladies, and the nation at large This unique window into the past shines entertaining new light on the decisions, relationships, and tragedies that have shaped the role of the president and the place of the U.S. in the world. Whether you're interested in presidential trivia or historical mysteries, Combing Through the White House personalizes the past through an element of life we can all relate to-hair-giving us new glimpses into our country and even ourselves.