Matthew j rhoades (5 risultati)

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

Condizione: 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! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Original Wraps. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition. First printing of the true first edition - published in the USA as a paperback original (PBO). Illustrated with maps and diagrams within the text. ***Near fine in glossy card covers, with the publisher's printed price of $31.00 on the back cover, with a £20.00 sticker above for UK sale. The covers have some light handling marks and creases, but are generally clean and undamaged. No reading lean to the binding. No reading creases to the spine. Spine tight. Page block edges clean. No fading. Internally also near fine, with no inscriptions or other annotations. No marks or foxing - pages clean. No creases or tears. ***128 pages including a detailed section of References at the back of the book. 253mm x 176mm. ***Contents: Preface, Figures and Tables, Summary, Acknowledgments, Abbreviations, Chapter One - Introduction, Chapter Two - Sponsor-Proxy Relationships, Chapter Three - Iran's History of Proxy Relationships, Chapter Four - The Houthis and Their Relationship with Iran, Chapter Five - Scenario Analysis and the Future of the Houthi-Iran Relationship, Chapter Six - Indicators of Political and Military Change, Chapter Seven - Conclusion, References. (See scans for full details) ***'The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, is a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The group has been a central player in Yemen's civil war, drawing widespread international condemnation for its human rights abuses, including targeting civilians and using child soldiers. The movement is designated as a terrorist organization by some countries. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led "Axis of Resistance."' (Wiki) ***'In recent years Iran has dramatically increased its investment in the Houthi movement, raising speculation that the Houthis will evolve into another regional proxy that serves to protect and promote Iranian interests.' (Quote taken from the back cover) ***A near fine copy of the true first American printing of the first edition - published as a paperback original (PBO). An important work and relevant to the present day world situation in the Middle East. A surprisingly scarce publication in printed form. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Tough-luck Tim Trimble is used to a life where nothing good seems to come his way.As a fifth grader at Migrainia Elementary his days are filled with ripping wedgies, lousy grades, and wasted daydreams of being a big league baseball star. His best friend Gibby tries to keep him in check, but Tim continues to have a case of the bad luck virus day after day. Tim is also close to his grandfather, a retired plumber who always mutters crazy words like, "floshabadday!?" He would pay him visits on days after school where Tim would typically leave feeling somewhat better. Tim's grandfather was also what one could say a collector of extremely odd items.One of those items was a prized and mysterious pull-string TOILET! Could this TOILET be the answer in flushing Tim's problems all away?!?! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…