Description: Author: Isaac Asimov Title: View From a Height Binding: paperback Size: mass market Pagination: 254pp Published: Lancer, 1963 (possibly the 1969 reprint, but there is no obvious indication) Condition: Very good; some light shelfwear of covers; spine uncreased [OCR is approximate, as always] SPACE, TIME, US— AND THE AMAZING DR. ASIMOV... Among all of earths animals, should man be considered a pygmy or a giant? Which produces more heat, the suns center or an exploded hydrogen bomb? In the world of split-split-split seconds, what astonishing things happen to the concept of Time? Here, in seventeen exciting essays, world-famed scientist and writer, Dr. Isaac Asimov, views the realms of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy as conjoining branches of Science as a whole-and from that lofty vantage point delightfully ponders questions to which you may only think you have the answers. Dr. Asimovs theories and conjectures constantly surprise and instruct the reader even as they entertain. Here is a book of solid fact which-in theskilled hands of an author also known for his superb science fiction stories and novels-takes on the aura of pure irresistible adventure. A LANCER BOOK • COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED Contents INTRODUCTION PART I BIOLOGY 1 Thats About the Size of It 2 The Egg and Wee 3 Thats Life! 4 Not as We Know It PART II CHEMISTRY 5 The Element of Perfection 6 The Weighting Game 7 The Evens Have It PART III PHYSICS 8 Now Hear This! 9 The Ultimate Split of the Second 10 Order! Order! 11 The Modern Demonology 12 The Height of Up PART IV ASTRONOMY 13 Hot Stuff 14 Recipe for a Planet 15 The Trojan Hearse 16 By Jove! 17 Superficially Speaking Take a close look at the auction images for details of contents and condition. If you have any questions at all please send a message through eBay before bidding. NOTE: There may be more images in this listing than eBay shows in the top "gallery". Be sure to scroll down to view the full set, if so. Be sure to check our eBay Store for thousands of other listings like this one. Orders will be sent out within three business days of receipt of payment. If youre in a hurry and would like expedited shipping (Priority or Express shipping), please let us know before paying so we can adjust your invoice. Books are sent Media Rate within the US, and other small items are sent Parcel by default. If you would like combined shipping, please (1) contact us to let us know, and then (2) wait to pay until youre finished shopping (but try to keep it within a 4 day period, please). Just leave the items in your eBay Cart and then request an updated invoice after youre done. If you pay for an item, we are obliged to ship it to you, and cannot combine it with subsequent purchases. If youre waiting for a separate auction item to finish, please contact us to let us know. _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))
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Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Topic: Science & Pyschology
Publisher: Lancer
Author: Isaac Asimov
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Subject: Vintage Paperbacks
Special Attributes: Vintage Paperback
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Region: North America
Signed: No
Personalized: No
Place of Publication: New York
Year Printed: 1963
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
