Search Results: Authors starting with V from Literary Cat Books

Oxford: Pergamon Press. Good with no dustjacket. 1980. First Edition. Original decorated boards. 0080240674 . 172 pages. Covers plasticised. With library stamps and labels. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; "Modest Technologies for a Complicated World" by Roberto Vacca is a thought-provoking exploration of the potential and limitations of technology in addressing the complexities of modern life. Vacca advocates for the adoption of "modest technologies," which he defines as simpler, more reliable, and more sustainable solutions that can enhance efficiency and accessibility without exacerbating existing societal problems. The book critiques the tendency to pursue advanced, often overly complex technologies that promise much but can lead to dependency, unforeseen complications, and increased costs. Vacca emphasizes that in many cases, such as in agriculture, healthcare, and education, less sophisticated technologies can achieve better outcomes with fewer… Read More

London: I B Tauris & Co. New in New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Edition. Hardcover. 1860646549 . 204 pages. With maps, plates, tables & illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Hardcover; Octavo (standard book size); What was life really like on a wooden warship? This book takes a look at life aboard the 42-gun frigate HMS Doris - launched from Bombay in 1807 and finally retired at Valparaiso in 1829. Vale concentrates on her service on the South American station under Sir Thomas Hardy as she protected British interests during the stormy years of South American Independence. The author covers in vivid detail the operations in Brazil, Chile and Peru, both from the political and military angle and from the perspective of the sailors, to give a fascinating account of the everyday concerns and routines of life on shipboard. .

London: Phillips. As New with no dustjacket. 2001. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 234 lots. 112 pages. With b/w & coloured decorated endpapers, plates & illustrations. Light shelfwear; Quarto .

London: Phillips. As New with no dustjacket. 1999. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 276 lots. 102 pages. With b/w & coloured decorated endpapers, plates & illustrations. Light shelfwear; Quarto .

London: Phillips. As New with no dustjacket. 2000. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 314 lots. 104 pages. With b/w & coloured decorated endpapers, plates & illustrations. Light shelfwear; Quarto .

London: Phillips. As New with no dustjacket. 2000. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 241 lots. 92 pages. With b/w & coloured decorated endpapers, plates & illustrations. Light shelfwear; Quarto .

New York: Raven Press. Very Good. 1927. First Edition. 0890044031 . 248 pages. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. With remnants and/or residue of sticky tape on endpapers, covers and dustjacket. With library stamps and labels. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners and dustjacket. ; 16.5x24x2cms; 248 pages .

Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated cloth. 0691129738 . With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; GPT"The Mathematics of the Heavens and the Earth: The Early History of Trigonometry" by Glen Van Brummelen provides a thorough exploration of the origins and development of trigonometry from its inception in ancient civilizations to its later refinement in the Islamic and Renaissance periods. This scholarly work delves into how trigonometry evolved as a tool to address practical problems in astronomy and geography, distinguishing itself as a distinct branch of mathematics along the way. Van Brummelen meticulously traces the progression of trigonometric concepts from their earliest appearances in the astronomical calculations of the Babylonians and Greeks, through their transformation in Hellenistic, Indian, and Islamic cultures, to their formal structuring by European scholars during the… Read More

Nijmegen: Uitgeverij. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2017. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). 9492435071 . 228 pages. With plates. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, cover and corners. ; Quarto .

Brugge: Heemkundige Kring Maurits Van Coppenolle. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1987. Presumed 1st Edition. Original Wrappers. With illustrations. Small scratch to front cover. Slight bumping to spine edges & corners. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Octavo; 111 pages .

Berkeley, California: University of California Press. Very Good-. 1994. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. 0520082206 . Lacks dustjacket. Some pages with underlining in pencil. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Octavo; xvi, 248 pages .

Netherlands: Davidsfonds/Infodok. Fine+ with no dust jacket. 2016. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Boards). 9059088107 . Original colour printed boards. With plates throughout. Slight shelfwear. ; 23.6x30.5x3.5 cm; 430 pages .

Knoxville, Tennessee: The University of Tennessee Press. New in New dust jacket. 2021. First Edition (?). Hardcover. 162190623X . In original shrinkwrap ; 8vo; 277 pages .

The Hague: Van Stockum's. Very Good. 1986. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 144 pages. 1296 lots. With b/w & coloured plates. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Paperback; Octavo (standard book size) .

The Hague: Van Stockum's Ant. , B. V.. As New. 1983. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 161 pages. With plates. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Paperback; Octavo (standard book size) .

Usa: Thomson Wadsworth. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Impression. Paperback. 0495170607 . Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. Slight curl in top 3inches of front cover edge. ; 236 pages. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. A detailed exploration of sacred texts from major Eastern religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. This paperback edition provides readers with accessible translations and insightful commentary, offering a valuable resource for understanding the diverse spiritual traditions and philosophies of the East. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of religious studies, it promotes comparative analysis and deeper appreciation of global religious heritage. ; Quarto (wide); xvii, 236 pages .

London: Verso Books. Good with no dust jacket. 1997. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. 1859840167 . Some underlining in pencil. A few pages slightly rippled. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Octavo; 432 pages .

Whitstable, Kent: Dobson Books Ltd. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. With plasticised protective cover. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. 'Another startingly vivid glimpse into the Alien minds and landscapes of Jack Vane's world. Imagination, excitement and adventure across the cosmos....; Quarto ; 108 pages .

Whitstable, Kent: Dobson Books Ltd. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 0234772832 . With plasticised protective cover. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. This is the second of Jack Vance's "Planet of Adventure" series and continues the interstellar escapades of Adam Reith. Stranded on planet Tschai, Reith uncovers a conspiracy involving the enigmatic Wankh. Vance's vivid world-building and intricate plotting are as strong as ever as Reith navigates diverse cultures and landscapes, all while developing complex alliances and rivalries. The novel blends adventure with a rich exploration of planet sociology and intrigue. ; Quarto ; 158 pages .

Bruxelles, Bern, Berlin, Etc.: P. I. E. Peter Lang. New. 2009. First Edition; First Edition. Original Wrappers. 266 pages. Light shelfwear. Loosely inserted card with gift inscription to participant of the 2010 conference on the annexation of the Savoie by Sylvain Milbach, one of the authors in this volume. ; "Aux Sources de l'Histoire de l'Annexion de la Savoie" is a critical historical analysis that delves into the complex and multifaceted process of Savoy's annexation to France in 1860. This scholarly work meticulously examines the political, social, and economic factors that influenced this significant event in European history. The book brings to light various primary sources, including diplomatic correspondence, government documents, and contemporary narratives, to provide a nuanced understanding of the motivations behind the annexation and the negotiations between the French Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia. It explores the strategic interests of Napoleon III… Read More