Surely You're Joking, Mr. : Adventures of a Curious Character
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Cat's Curiosities [51238921], Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
Number line 5 6 7 8 9 0. Thus, the fifth printing. The title begins with a set of quotation marks, which the ABE computer will probably remove. Boards resist opening past 60 degrees; as new unread. Jacket shows rub and wear to corners. Not price clipped; original $16.95 price showing. Bottom of front jacket flap coded 1-85. The anecdotal autobiography of the irreverent Richard Feynman, who was judged mentally deficient by the United States Army, subsequently figured out how to use primitive computers to help design the atomic bomb, won the Nobel Prize for theoretical physics, and figured out why the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up, demonstrating the danger of putting an actual scientific genius on a government panel designed to cover things up and make them nice. A wonderful book. 350 pp. including index. Reduced from $132.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Keeper of the Page.
W W Norton & Co Inc, 1984. W W Norton & Co Inc 1984 8th Printing Good/ no dj, light to moderate corner wear to orange cloth, solid structure, pos penned inside cover, tight bright unmarked text. ReviewA series of anecdotes shouldn't by rights add up to an autobiography, but that's just one of the many pieces of received wisdom that Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman (1918-88) cheerfully ignores in his engagingly eccentric book, a bestseller ever since its initial publication in 1985. Fiercely independent (read the chapter entitled "Judging Books by Their Covers"), intolerant of stupidity even when it comes packaged as high intellectualism (check out "Is Electricity Fire"), unafraid to offend (see "You Just Ask Them"), Feynman informs by entertaining. It's possible to enjoy Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman simply as a bunch of hilarious yarns with the smart-alecky author as know-it-all hero. At some point, however, attentive readers realize that underneath all the merriment simmers a running commentary on what constitutes authentic knowledge: learning by understanding, not by rote; refusal to give up on seemingly insoluble problems; and total disrespect for fancy ideas that have no grounding in the real world. Feynman himself had all these qualities in spades, and they come through with vigor and verve in his no-bull prose. No wonder his students--and readers around the world--adored him. --Wendy Smith --This text refers to the Paperback edition. From History will remember Nobel Prize-winning physicist Feynman (1918-1988), for his work in quantum physics and his role in the investigation of the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle. Contemporary readers and listeners, however, will remember him best for his reputation as a free-thinking iconoclast whose personal adventures were hilarious, insightful and inspiring. Todd does a fabulous job of conveying Feynman's infectious enthusiasm and childlike sense of wonder with his energetic portrayal of the scientist. He's adept even in difficult sections, such as when Feynman "speaks Italian" and "Chinese"--inventing completely made-up but accurate sounding languages. Todd does a good job of portraying Feynman's inquisitive manner and conveys the book's message and attitude with aplomb. While he sounds nothing like the late physicist (Feynman-- the subject of James Gleick's Genius--had a thick Long Island accent and sounded more like a cross between Yogi Bear and The Honeymooners' Ed Norton), Todd's clean, polite voice is a revelation. Based on the Norton paperback. (Oct.) ¬ Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.. 8th Printing. Hardcover. Good.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, honigsbooks.
DJ has some wear.Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1965, Richard Feynman was one of the world's greatest theoretical physicists, but he was also a man who fell, often jumped, into adventure. An artist, safecracker, practical joker and storyteller, Feynman's life was a series of combustible combinations made possible by his unique mixture of high intelligence, unquenchable curiosity and eternal scepticism. Over a period of years, Feynman's conversations with his friend Ralph Leighton were first taped and then set down as they appear here, little changed from their spoken form, giving a wise, funny, passionate and totally honest self-portrait of one of the greatest men of our age.350 p.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Grand Eagle Retail [50531827], Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. For use in schools and libraries only. The Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist talks about his adventure-filled life in a series of transcribed taped discussions This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Books.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Barefootncrazyranch [86805271], Upton, MA, U.S.A.
The Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist talks about his adventure-filled life in a series of transcribed taped discussionsBook is in standard used condition. The binding is tight, but the cover and edges may have significant wear. Supplemental materials may not be valid. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Ships fast from Amazon! UNMARKED copy. Books.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, TextbookRush [6670492], Grandview Heights, OH, U.S.A.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, True Oak Books LLC.
W. W. Norton. Good in Good dust jacket. 1985. Hardcover. 0393019217 . Foxing to exterior edge of pages. Yellowing to pages. Dust cover has noticeable tear. - Good overall condition. General wear. No major blemishes. No writing. .

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Hippo Books [50294793], Toledo, OH, U.S.A.
Very Good: Cover and pages show some wear from reading and storage. May have light creases on the cover and binding.