Isbn: 9780553392128 - on the burning edge (18 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MEN S JOURNAL In the tradition of Sebastian Junger s The Perfect Storm and Robert Kurson s Shadow Divers comes a true and heartbreaking tale of courage, difficult decisions, and ultimate sacrifice. On the Burning Edge, by award-winning journalist and former wildland firefighter Kyle Dickman, is the definitive account of the Yarnell Hill Fire. On June 28, 2013, a single bolt of lightning sparked an inferno that devoured more than eight thousand acres in northern Arizona. Twenty elite firefighters the Granite Mountain Hotshots walked together into the blaze, tools in their hands and emergency fire shelters on their hips. Only one of them walked out. Dickman brings to the story a professional firefighter s understanding of how wildfires ignite, how they spread, and how they are fought. He understands hotshots and their culture: the pain and glory of a rough and vital job, the brotherly bonds born of dangerous work. Drawing on dozens of interviews with officials, families of the fallen, and the lone survivor, he describes in vivid detail what it s like to stand inside a raging fire and shows how the increased population and decreased water supply of the American West guarantee that many more young men will step into harm s way in the coming years. Praise for On the Burning Edge What makes this book a tear-jerking classic is the seamless manner in which Dickman weaves a century of fire-management history into the fully realized stories of the men s lives the sweat, the adrenaline, the orange glow of fire within their aluminum shelters, and the chewing gum that hotshot Scott Norris left in the shower before telling his girlfriend, Heather, I ll take care of it later. I promise. Outside Dickman offers a riveting account of a dangerous occupation and acts of nature most violent and those who face both down. Library Journal.…

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.

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

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

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MEN S JOURNAL In the tradition of Sebastian Junger s The Perfect Storm and Robert Kurson s Shadow Divers comes a true and heartbreaking tale of courage, difficult decisions, and ultimate sacrifice. On the Burning Edge, by award-winning journalist and former wildland firefighter Kyle Dickman, is the definitive account of the Yarnell Hill Fire. On June 28, 2013, a single bolt of lightning sparked an inferno that devoured more than eight thousand acres in northern Arizona. Twenty elite firefighters the Granite Mountain Hotshots walked together into the blaze, tools in their hands and emergency fire shelters on their hips. Only one of them walked out. Dickman brings to the story a professional firefighter s understanding of how wildfires ignite, how they spread, and how they are fought. He understands hotshots and their culture: the pain and glory of a rough and vital job, the brotherly bonds born of dangerous work. Drawing on dozens of interviews with officials, families of the fallen, and the lone survivor, he describes in vivid detail what it s like to stand inside a raging fire and shows how the increased population and decreased water supply of the American West guarantee that many more young men will step into harm s way in the coming years. Praise for On the Burning Edge What makes this book a tear-jerking classic is the seamless manner in which Dickman weaves a century of fire-management history into the fully realized stories of the men s lives the sweat, the adrenaline, the orange glow of fire within their aluminum shelters, and the chewing gum that hotshot Scott Norris left in the shower before telling his girlfriend, Heather, I ll take care of it later. I promise. Outside Dickman offers a riveting account of a dangerous occupation and acts of nature most violent and those who face both down. Library Journal.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MEN S JOURNAL In the tradition of Sebastian Junger s The Perfect Storm and Robert Kurson s Shadow Divers comes a true and heartbreaking tale of courage, difficult decisions, and ultimate sacrifice. On the Burning Edge, by award-winning journalist and former wildland firefighter Kyle Dickman, is the definitive account of the Yarnell Hill Fire. On June 28, 2013, a single bolt of lightning sparked an inferno that devoured more than eight thousand acres in northern Arizona. Twenty elite firefighters the Granite Mountain Hotshots walked together into the blaze, tools in their hands and emergency fire shelters on their hips. Only one of them walked out. Dickman brings to the story a professional firefighter s understanding of how wildfires ignite, how they spread, and how they are fought. He understands hotshots and their culture: the pain and glory of a rough and vital job, the brotherly bonds born of dangerous work. Drawing on dozens of interviews with officials, families of the fallen, and the lone survivor, he describes in vivid detail what it s like to stand inside a raging fire and shows how the increased population and decreased water supply of the American West guarantee that many more young men will step into harm s way in the coming years. Praise for On the Burning Edge What makes this book a tear-jerking classic is the seamless manner in which Dickman weaves a century of fire-management history into the fully realized stories of the men s lives the sweat, the adrenaline, the orange glow of fire within their aluminum shelters, and the chewing gum that hotshot Scott Norris left in the shower before telling his girlfriend, Heather, I ll take care of it later. I promise. Outside Dickman offers a riveting account of a dangerous occupation and acts of nature most violent and those who face both down. Library Journal.…

Condición: Good. 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.

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.

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 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: Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Just a hint of edge rubbing, in like DJ. Now protected in a mylar jacket. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 304 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDTrue Story Books: Very Good Hardcover with Creased Dust Jacket, Stamp and notations in ink on front free endpaper, Clean Pages, Prompt Shipping with Tracking.

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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. New. Pristine, unmarked. Illus., 16 pages of color photographs. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Very Fine. First Edition. (1st edition, 1st printing) Larger book, study book, red spine, black boards, very bright gilt lettering on spine, remainder mark at pages' bottom edge, 277 pages including a glossy color photo section. DJ colorful with roaring fire and blue sky on front and back, black spine. DJ has micronick at spine top right edge. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 224 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.