About this title: To the majority of people Einstein's theory is a complete mystery. Their attitude towards Einstein is like that of Mark Twain towards the writer of a work on mathematics: here was a man who had written an entire book of which Mark could not understand a single sentence. Einstein, therefore, is great in the public eye partly because he has made revolutionary discoveries which cannot be translated into the common tongue. We stand in proper awe of a man whose thoughts move on heights far beyond our range, whose achievements can be measured only by the few who are able to follow his reasoning and ...
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Citadel Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780806507118ISBN:080650711X
Description: Very Good. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Very-good, clean copy of this ex-libris book. FEWER than usual library marks. Only 2 pages have any indication that this is ex-libris. 112 pages. Tight spine, bright pages. NO tears inside book. Covers are clean (NO tears). 14 pages inside book have light writing/underlining. Does NOT interfere with reading. Synopsis The Einstein revealed in these writings is witty, keenly perceptive, and deeply concerned for humanity. Einstein believed in the ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Philosophical Library
Date Published: 1949
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. Book Seller # HA137, 4.1 inches by 6.7 inches, 112 pages. The previous owner penned his name and address on the endpaper. Otherwise, minor soiling and wear only. The hinges and binding are good and the interior, except as noted, is clean. NOT an Ex-Library copy. This is an abridgement of the original edition, published in German, omitting the parts "on relativity and cognate subjects". read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Quality Paperback Book, New Y1988
Date Published: 1990
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall The covers have edge wear, bumped and creased corners, is rubbed and there is light soiling to the page edges. read more
Description: NY: Philosophical Library 1949, HB, 112p., vg/vg, previous owner name on front end page, light scuffing to red and white dustjacket, now in mylar. read more
Binding: Audio Cassette
Publisher: Audio Literature
Date Published: 2000-01
ISBN-13:9781574532364ISBN:1574532367
Description: Good. TWO FINE UNABRIDGED AUDIO CASSETTES IN X/LIBRARY HARD PLASTIC CASE. OUTER INSERT HAS SEEN BETTER DAYS. THREE HOURS OF LISTENING TIME, NARRATED BY EFREM ZIMBALIST, JR. DAILY SHIPPING. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Citadel
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780806507118ISBN:080650711X
Description: Fine. Book is NEW! Slight shelf wear with slight scuffing to cover, corners and edges. Corner wear is present. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Philosophical Library, New York
Date Published: 1949
Description: Boards in chipped and torn dust jacket. Underlining to one page; else very good. xiii+112pp., preface to original edition, introduction. Abridged reprint of the book of Einstein's thoughts on life and the world around him. Sections include: The World As I See It; Politics and Pacifism; Germany 1933; and The Jews. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: PHilosophical Library
Date Published: 1949
Description: Near-Fine in Good jacket. 12mo. {010890} the World as I See it by Albert Einstein. Published by PHilosophical Library in 1949. HARD COVER 12mo Autobiography 112pp. {Book Condition} NEAR-FINE {Jacket Condition} GOOD {Jacket Condition Details} staining. {Book Condition Details} Binding: minor end bumping, Cover: minor edge wear, minor rubbing, Text: cream colored pages. read more
Description: Translated by Alan Harris. NY: Philosophical Library, (1949). Identified on the dust jacket as a “New Abridged Edition”. Hardbound, very good, the dust jacket is clipped and worn. Owner's name. 112 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Citadel
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780806527901ISBN:0806527900
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