ISBN: 9780375412844 - avoid boring people: lessons from a life in science (44 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A true believer in the intellectual promise of youth, Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists about choosing the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution, even one who is a former mentor. Finally he addresses himself to the role and needs of science at large universities in the context of discussing theunceremonious departure of Harvard's president Larry Summers and the search for his successor. Scorning political correctness, this irreverent romp through Watson's life and learning is an indispensable guide to anyone plotting a career in science (or most anything else), a primer addressed both to the next generation and those who are entrusted with their minds.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A true believer in the intellectual promise of youth, Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists about choosing the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution, even one who is a former mentor. Finally he addresses himself to the role and needs of science at large universities in the context of discussing theunceremonious departure of Harvard's president Larry Summers and the search for his successor. Scorning political correctness, this irreverent romp through Watson's life and learning is an indispensable guide to anyone plotting a career in science (or most anything else), a primer addressed both to the next generation and those who are entrusted with their minds. …

Condizione: Very Good. A bright, square, and overall a nice copy.

Condizione: like_new. Fast Free Shipping â" Excellent condition book with clean cover and pages. Barely handled, with minimal wear. An outstanding copy, close to enjoy.

Condizione: 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.

Condizione: 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.

hardcover. Condizione: 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. Condizione: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; 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.

Condizione: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A true believer in the intellectual promise of youth, Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists about choosing the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution, even one who is a former mentor. Finally he addresses himself to the role and needs of science at large universities in the context of discussing theunceremonious departure of Harvard's president Larry Summers and the search for his successor. Scorning political correctness, this irreverent romp through Watson's life and learning is an indispensable guide to anyone plotting a career in science (or most anything else), a primer addressed both to the next generation and those who are entrusted with their minds.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A true believer in the intellectual promise of youth, Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists about choosing the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution, even one who is a former mentor. Finally he addresses himself to the role and needs of science at large universities in the context of discussing theunceremonious departure of Harvard's president Larry Summers and the search for his successor. Scorning political correctness, this irreverent romp through Watson's life and learning is an indispensable guide to anyone plotting a career in science (or most anything else), a primer addressed both to the next generation and those who are entrusted with their minds. …

hardcover. Condizione: 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.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 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. 1st Edition. 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. 1st Edition. 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. 1st Edition. 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. …

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very good with no marks, damage or labels.

Hardcover. Condizione: 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. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. A witty scientific memoir by the Nobel Prize-winning co-discoverer of DNA describes a life devoted to the pursuit of knowledge, offering valuable lessons about how to get the most out of college, select a career, manage others, keep one's work relevant, how modern universities should change, and more. 30,000 first printing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

hardcover. Condizione: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Later prt. 8vo, 347 pp. Illus. with photos (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Knopf, 2007. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. James D. Watson looks back on his extraordinary and varied career - from its beginnings as a schoolboy in Chicago's South Side to the day he left Harvard almost 50 years later, world-renowned as the co-discoverer of DNA - and considersthe lessons he has learnt along the way. The result is both an engagingly eccentric memoir and an insightful compendium of lessons in life for aspiring scientists. Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists and also addresses the role and needs of science at large universities. First edition. book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Knopf, 2007. Nobel Prize Winner James Watson's memoir of his life in Science. 347 pages, 6-3/4" X 9-1/2". Jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Jacket has a little bit of rubbing wear but no tears. Top edge of the text block has a few dots of age foxing. Sewn binding is tight and square. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Avoid Boring People: Lessons from a Life in Science by James D. Watson. Knopf, 2007. Fourth printing hardcover in fine condition, appears unread but for owner's signature on tip-in page. Dust jacket in fine condition, unclipped with $26.95 price (see photos). In this candid memoir, Nobel laureate James D. Watson reflects on his life in science, from the discovery of the DNA double helix to his career in research and academia, offering personal anecdotes and lessons along the way. …

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st ed. 347 p. ill. 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ; 1st ed.

Condizione: new.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition; Third Printing. Edition in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket; A personal account of the making of a scientist from James D. Watson, who shared the Nobel Prize for having revealed the structure of DNA. Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists and also addresses the role and needs of science at large universities; 8vo; 341 pages; TBC.…

Hardcover. Condizione: good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED; Good hardcover with tips bumped, dust jacket, sticker on front free end, stamps, back free end page torn out, deckled pages, ex-library, first edition, dust taped to board, nicked, and prompt shipping with tracking.