ISBN: 9780300171013 - losing it: in which an aging professor laments his shrinking brain, which he flatters himself formerly did him noble service--a plant, tragi-comical, ... in six parts, if his memory does yet serve (29 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. From the author of The Anatomy of Disgust, a wickedly funny, effortlessly erudite essay on the horrors of old age, past and present.

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

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

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

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

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Condizione: 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.

Condizione: 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.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condizione: good. Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. From the author of The Anatomy of Disgust, a wickedly funny, effortlessly erudite essay on the horrors of old age, past and present.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In Losing It, William Ian Miller brings his inimitable wit and learning to the subject of growing old: too old to matter, of either rightly losing your confidence or wrongly maintaining it, culpably refusing to face the fact that you are losing it. The "it" in Miller's "losing it" refers mainly to mental faculties-memory, processing speed, sensory acuity, the capacity to focus. But it includes other evidence as well-sags and flaccidities, aches and pains, failing joints and organs. What are we to make of these tell-tale signs? Does growing old gracefully mean more than simply refusing unseemly cosmetic surgeries? How do we face decline and the final drawing of the blinds? Will we know if and when we have lingered too long? Drawing on a lifetime of deep study and anxious observation, Miller enlists the wisdom of the ancients to confront these vexed questions head on. Debunking the glossy new image of old age that has accompanied the graying of the Baby Boomers, he conjures a lost world of aging rituals-complaints, taking to bed, resentments of one's heirs, schemes for taking it with you or settling up accounts and scores-to remind us of the ongoing dilemmas of old age. Darkly intelligent and sublimely written, this exhilarating and eccentric book will raise the spirits of readers, young and old. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: vg. Condizione sovraccoperta: vg-. .A plaint, tragi-comical, historica, vengeful, sometimes satirical and thankful in six parts, if his memory does yet serve. viii 328pp; contents clean; binding solid; light soil / shelf wear to dj. Hardcover (dj).

Condizione: 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.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Pages are clean. Book is tight. Slight edge wear. Slight tear on front cover. "Eccentric, elegant, and darkly intelligent, Losing It will raise the spirits of readers young and old." Jacket condition is good.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. An/vg+ bit of very light wear to dustcover, hardboards very clean, bright with sharp tips, no markings, very clean, solid and straight; 6.25 X 1.25 X 8.75 inches; 328 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. hardback book and unclipped dust jacket [$27.00] in fine condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque avec équipements. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.…

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. 328pp hardback, cream boards gilt in wrapper, good inj agood wrapper, remains of retail label to front end-paper.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing (full number line). Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, DJ unclipped and in excellent condition, no indications of previous ownership. An amusing, yet serious work on aging and memory from which I offer this excerpt: January 13, 2010: I am defending to a colleague the wisdom of the police rounding up the usual suspects. Me: Claude Rains was being more than a mere cynic, which of course he was also being, when he said ¿round up the usual suspects¿ because the usual suspects were not innocent but the known criminals of whatever the city was, Tangiers, Marrakech, I forget which. Colleague: Casablanca. Me: I am going to go shoot myself.…

hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. Brand new out of print, hard to find book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. viii, 328pp; cream d/j, black title; an aging professor laments his shrinking brain, which he flatters himself formerly did him noble service, a plaint, tragi-comical, historical, vengeful, sometimes satirical and thankful in six parts, is his memory does yet serve. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.…

Condizione: Gut. Zustand: Gut | Seiten: 328 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.