9780747503774 - No Time to Wave Goodbye (17 risultati)

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

Condizione: Good. Good condition. 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: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Condizione: very good. Gently used. May include previous owner's signature or bookplate on the front endpaper, sticker on back and/or remainder mark on text block.

Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition & printing in this form. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A personal record of the experiences of children who were evacuated in World War II, recalled here in their own words. The book includes snapshots of the children then and now and letters written to their parents in the cities. The introduction is by one-time evacuee Michael Caine. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Condizione: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

Paperback. Condizione: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A personal record of the experiences of children who were evacuated in World War II, recalled here in their own words. The book includes snapshots of the children then and now and letters written to their parents in the cities. The introduction is by one-time evacuee Michael Caine. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

paperback. Condizione: Fine. Tanning to edge of pages Tanning to edge of pages Appears unread, may have minor superficial marking. Next day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780747503774.

Paperback. Condizione: Used. In a world where goodbyes are often relegated to mere formalities, Ben Wicks invites you to ponder the profound implications of waving farewell?or, as the title of this perplexing tome suggests, the distinct lack of time to do so. Published in 1989 by the rather posh Bloomsbury, ?No Time to Wave Goodbye? is a veritable treasure chest of existential musings, which, despite its deceptively breezy title, may leave you questioning your own relationship with farewells, or at least wondering whether it?s time to put down the book and make your own societal exit. This book is not merely an exploration of the art of the farewell but a thickly woven tapestry of life?s fleeting moments, where even the most mundane aspects of daily existence are steeped in philosophical inquiry. You may find yourself swept into a world where waving goodbye is considered an Olympic sport, or perhaps a lost art form practiced only by eccentric grandmothers on park benches. With Wicks at the helm, prepare for a literary journey that feels more like a meandering stroll through a gallery of oddities than a traditional narrative. Expect the unexpected, such as musings on the etiquette of leaving a tea party, or the complexities of signing off a letter in a manner befitting the Queen. Wicks, known for his whimsical style and ability to weave the esoteric with the everyday, delivers a narrative that is both dense and light, challenging readers to find significance in the most trivial of interactions. This book ends up feeling like a series of vignettes that could easily each stand alone, yet are stitched together with the flimsy string of life?s absurdity. You may find yourself laughing inappropriately at moments that have nothing to do with your own life and contemplating the ramifications of a farewell wave that might have gone awry. But what do we really know about the actual content? Well, to say it?s a ?must-read? would be too traditional for Wicks. Instead, think of it as a ?must-look-at-while-sipping-tea-and-nodding-in-pretended-unde rstanding? kind of book. As you flip through its pages, you will encounter: Curiously awkward anecdotes about unfinished goodbyes. A manifesto on the importance of choosing the right time to wave. A questionable recipe for ?Goodbye Pudding,? which may or may not involve actual farewells. Illustrations so whimsical, they might just wave back at you. A wry commentary on the futility of seeking closure. Condition: Used, with all the charm that entails?dog-eared pages filled with the musings of a past reader, coffee stains that may or may not be reminiscent of tears shed over hasty farewells, and the unmistakable scent of second-hand wisdom. Please note, some pages may be slightly crumpled as if daring you to ponder the weight of a goodbye on a Tuesday afternoon. Ultimately, ?No Time to Wave Goodbye? is a literary experience best approached with a bemused grin and perhaps a shrug of the shoulders. It stands as a testament to the bizarre nature of human interactions where we often fail to acknowledge the significance of saying goodbye, all while we?re stuck in our own chaotic lives. As you navigate the pages, you may find yourself questioning whether that last wave to your flatmate was ever really necessary or if you should just let it go, much like this book inviting you to move on to something more substantial after you?ve had your fill of its peculiarities. The book is available through Crappy Old Books, where we guarantee it will become a cherished part of your collection, if only for the sheer absurdity it brings to your bookshelf. So, grab a cup of tea, settle into your comfiest chair, and prepare for a reading experience that is both quirky and utterly befuddling. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.

New Edition. Condizione: vg. 1st Bloomsbury 1989 edition paperback vg condition. In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Reprint. Paperback. 228 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Bloomsbury, London, 1989. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine has minimal reading creases. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN: 074750377X. ISBN/EAN: 9780747503774. Inventory No: 23050057.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!