About this title: This quasi-companion to the bestselling "How Things Work" explores the fascinating question of what hold things together, what breaks them apart, and why the answers have a direct bearing on everyday lives.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781400047604ISBN:1400047609
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. Return Policy Any defects, damages, or material differences with your item, must be reported to us within 7 days of receipt of the item or 30 days from date of shipment. The returned merchandise must be ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781400047604ISBN:1400047609
Description: Acceptable in Acceptable jacket. 158-V Books rated "Acceptable" may have significant wear & tear; may have significant amounts of underlining, highlighting, or notes; may have moderate stains, creases, or tears; may have cracked spines or loose pages; may have the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription; or may be library discards. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781400048830ISBN:1400048834
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. VERY GOOD+. Tight, clean and sqaure! No spine crease, writing, stains or tears. Light reading crease and mild wear to cover. Smoke free. Ships FAST! ! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 257 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Pr, New York
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781400048830ISBN:1400048834
Description: Very Good + Very Good +. Very Good +. Spinen is uncreased, no dent or scuffs. Interiors ar e pristine, u nread. An engorssing account of the physics & chemi stry of materi als, as well as an exploration of innovation with several interes ting diversions along the way... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: NY: Three Rivers Press, 2003, number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
ISBN-13:9781400048830ISBN:1400048834
Description: ISBN 1-4000-4883-4 Octavo (8.0 in. by 5.25 in. ); 257pp.; very good softcover; slanted spine; bent front cover; crisp; clean; bright. read more
Description: New. A New, unread book. A small percentage of our new books will show some slight wear from transportation, receiving, and shelving. Securely packed & shipped quickly! read more
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