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Working Fire
The Making of an Accidental Fireman
by Zac Unger
ISBN: 1594200017
ISBN-13: 9781594200014
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
An Ivy League-educated firefighter in Oakland writes eloquently about his work, and particularly about the importance of trust, and of being trusted, in a dangerously high-risk job.
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"Full of rare insights on one of the toughest jobs anyone has to do."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Published date: 2004
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Weight: 0.4 pounds
Pages: 262
Publisher's Notes
A compelling and moving memoir chronicles one man's journey from Ivy League graduate to dedicated firefighter and paramedic, discussing his training, the mpments of triumph and tragedy, the harrowing and hilarious calls, his fierce passion for his work, and the camraderie that exists among his comrades.
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Working Fire: The Making of an Accidental Fireman (Qty: 3)
Zac Unger
Penguin Press HC, The, 2004-03-08. Hardcover. 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. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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Working Fire: The Making of an Accidental Fireman
Unger, Zac
Penguin Press HC, The. Hardcover. 1594200017 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. 2004 Penguin Press HC, The Hard Cover . Very Good. 2004. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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Working Fire: The Making of an Accidental Fireman
Zac Unger
Penguin Press HC, The. Used - Good. Ex-library. Published: 2004. Hardcover. Dust jacket: Good. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. EX-LIBRARY with typical library markings, attachments and wear. Some rubbing on cover. Cover has some wear on edges. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Working Fire : The Making of an Accidental Fireman
Unger, Zac
the penguin Press, 2004 Hardcover. Sound, clean & very nice copy, hint of edgewear. Jacket is bright & clean, light rubbing/edgewear. Not price clipped. Remaindered.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo. ( more information) Offered by The Book Women (United States)
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Working Fire: The Making of an Accidental Fireman by Unger, Zac
Zac Unger
Penguin Press HC, The, 2004-03-08. Hardcover. Like New. Excellent condition. Looks new ~ just some VERY slight yellowing along DJ edges. DJ is clean. Tight binding. Clean pages. No marks. Prompt shipping & FREE delivery confirmation. ( more information) Offered by Carti Plus (United States)
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Working Fire
Unger, Zac
Penguin Books, 2004-01-01. Hardcover. New. GREAT Bargain Book Deal - some may have small remainder mark - Ships out by NEXT Business Day - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! ( more information) Offered by BookCloseouts.com (Canada)
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Working Fire
Zac Unger
NY: The Penguin Press, 2004. Owner's address blacked out with black magic marker, otherwise, there are no other markings, creases, rips, tears or writing to book. Advance Uncorrected Proofs. "A remarkable memoir, by turns funny and deeply moving, of one man's coming into his calling and his transformation from ambivalent Ivy League grad to skilled and dedicated firefighter.". Advance Edition. Excellent. Excellent/No Jacket. Paperback. ( more information) Offered by fireside books of littlestown (United States)
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Working Fire : A Memoir
Unger, Zac
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Penguin Press, The, 2004 advance reading copy Fine in wraps. F. Soft cover. ( more information) Offered by Old Pueblo Books (United States)
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Working Fire : A Memoir
Unger, Zac
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Penguin Press, The 2004-- NEW Condition---Release date:March 8, 2004 Advanced Uncorrected Proof----- Pre-publication Edition----- TRADE PAPERBACK---This is not a hard cover copy------(Possibly not the final cover)----Keywords: FIRE FIGHTERS TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE------Not a Remainder----Not ex-library ---. No added writing (Notes, etc.) or underlining of text-----Collectable Copy --262 pages . Pre-publication 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advanced Uncorrected Proof. ( more information) Offered by Wise Owl Books (United States)
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Working Fire The Making of an Accidental Fireman
Unger, Zac
Penguin Press HC, The. New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 2004. Hardcover. 1.11 x 9.32 x 6.34 Inches; 272 pages . ( more information) Offered by E & A DISCOUNT (United States)
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Working Fire : The Making of an Accidental Fireman
Unger, Zac
New York: Penguin Books, 2004. Red hardcover w/gilt lettering. First Edition. Book in VG condition. Top corner bumped in. Remainder mark. All pages clean/crisp. Covers bright, unmarked. Binding solid. Jacket w/light edge & cornerwear. Clean. Unclipped. Signed/Inscribed by author on title page. 262 pp.. Signed/Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Eastburn Books (United States)
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Working Fire : The Making of an Accidental Fireman
Unger, Zac
The Penguin Press, New York. As New/As New. 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1594200017 Signed by Author(s) FIRST EDITION. 8 vo. Red boards w/red cloth spine. Gold lettering front and spine. Unclipped pictorial dj in mylar. AS NEW/AS NEW. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.. ( more information) Offered by Main Street Books (United States)
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