James a Jacobsen (51 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In sixteen wonderful stories, Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener burrows deep into the secret lives of animals and the hidden world of nature. Here he sheds light on nature's most awesome and beguiling handiwork, from the sublime shaping and reshaping of earth's lands and seas to a ridiculous armadillo's assault on a bit of Texas real estate that paid off handsomely. Handpicked from Michener's most popular books, these mini-masterpieces are imbued with the music of the spheres and the heartbeat of creation. Praise for Creatures of the Kingdom " Creatures of the Kingdom contains the dramatic elements of a life-the wonder of birth, rites of passage, lots of conflict, much of it physical and bloody, and death. . . . As characters in a James Michener novel, a beaver can know loneliness, a buffalo can bide his time, a salmon can feel encouraged, and a woolly mammoth can 'luxuriate' in the ecological rewards of a plains fire."-Boston Sunday Herald "Dramatic . . . enthralling . . . expertly crafted . . . Michener treats each of these creatures with fundamental respect, and in many cases, admiration and awe, if not outright love."-The Virginian-Pilot "Anyone who has read a James Michener novel knows that it's a learning experience as well as an adventure."-The Sacramento Bee "Delightful . . . nature writing at its most fluid and involving."-Booklist. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Brown and Red-Brown Cloth Covers with Copper Foil Lettering on Spine and copper foil decoration on front cover; top book edge has a red remainder slash at spine gutter; Dark Brown Endpapers; book interior is clean and tight; 8vo; 281 pages; illustrated; dustjacket is protected by a mylar wrapper and is clean and bright with no noted defects. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Dj has very light edgewear. Light wear. Lightly bumped corners. Karen Jacobsen (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Condition: New. Brand New. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The classic story collection from Michener, now reissued in a gorgeous new package, featuring a new introduction by Steve Berry.In sixteen wonderful stories, Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener burrows deep into the secret lives of animals and the hidden world of nature. Here he sheds light on nature's most awesome and beguiling handiwork, from the sublime shaping and reshaping of earth's lands and seas to a ridiculous armadillo's assault on a bit of Texas real estate that paid off handsomely. Handpicked from Michener's most popular books, these mini-masterpieces are imbued with the music of the spheres and the heartbeat of creation.Praise for Creatures of the Kingdom" Creatures of the Kingdom contains the dramatic elements of a life-the wonder of birth, rites of passage, lots of conflict, much of it physical and bloody, and death. . . . As characters in a James Michener novel, a beaver can know loneliness, a buffalo can bide his time, a salmon can feel encouraged, and a woolly mammoth can 'luxuriate' in the ecological rewards of a plains fire."-Boston Sunday Herald"Dramatic . . . enthralling . . . expertly crafted . . . Michener treats each of these creatures with fundamental respect, and in many cases, admiration and awe, if not outright love."-The Virginian-Pilot"Anyone who has read a James Michener novel knows that it's a learning experience as well as an adventure."-The Sacramento Bee"Delightful . . . nature writing at its most fluid and involving."-Booklist "DRAMATIC.ENTHRALLING.EXPERTLY CRAFTED.Michener treats each of these creatures with fundamental respect, and in many cases, admiration and awe, if not outright love." —The Virginian-Pilot & The Ledger-Star In these sixteen wonderful stories, bestselling author James A. Michener lights up nature's most awesome and beguiling handiwork—from the sublime shaping and reshaping of earth's land and seas to the ridiculous armadillo whose assault on a bit of Texas real estate paid off handsomely. Chosen from Michener's most popular books—including one story never before published in paperback—these mini-masterpieces take us deep into the secret lives of animals and the hidden world of nature. In them we hear the music of the spheres and feel the heartbeat of creation. "ContainÝs¨ the dramatic elements of a life—the wonder of birth, rites of passage, lots of conflict, much of it physical and bloody, and death.As characters in a Michener novel, a beaver can know loneliness, a buffalo can bide his time, a salmon can feel encouraged, and a woolly mammoth can 'luxuriate' in the ecological rewards of a plains fire." —Boston Sunday Herald "Delightful.Nature writing at its most fluid and involving." —Booklist "From the Paperback edition." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Ballantine Books Ed: September 1995. 314 pp. Clean, unmarked pages. Solid binding. Cover creased near spine and slighly worn around edges. Cover creased. Karen Jacobsen (Illustr.) (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint; Second Printing. Light reading and cover creases, some shelf wear, paper strating to edge tone. ; Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside. Heavy book and priced accordingly. ; B&W Illustrations; 432 pages; Collection of extracts from several of Michener's novels, plus one previously unpublished story, describing animals and nature across the centuries either in harmony or conflict with each other and with man. Illustrated with 16 nature drawings by Karen Jacobsen. Mass Market PB. Illustrated by Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Reprint; Second Printing. Remainder line to base of reading block, slight foxing to endpapers and edges of reading block. ; Nice tight copy, no names inside, appears unread. Heavy book and priced accordingly. ; B&W Illustrations; 432 pages; Collection of extracts from several of Michener's novels, plus one previously unpublished story, describing animals and nature across the centuries either in harmony or conflict with each other and with man. Illustrated with 16 nature drawings by Karen Jacobsen. Mass Market PB. Illustrated by Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).…

Condition: New. pp. 336 First Edition. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Fine/Fine. This hardcover book is square, tight, and clean. Owner signature and seal on FEP, otherwise without marks or remainder mark. The dustjacket is bright and unmarred. Brodart protected. Jacket marked 11/93. This is a collection of tales about the natural world.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Second Printing. pp.281 clean tight copy with minuscule edge and corner wear Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Karen Jacobsen (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Fine. First Edition. (1st) Dark red cloth spine, brown boards with beautiful gilt line design and gilt initials very bright on front, very bright gilt lettering on spine, maroon inside covers and adjacent end papers, 281 lightly browned pages. DJ colorfully designed with color-illustration of bison, hyena and Canada goose on front and spine, mastodon, eagle and armadillo on back, small b/w photo of Michener with crow perched on his head. DJ and book, both Very Fine. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Almost as new hardcover in almost as new, unclipped DJ purchased from an individual. No Marks, but indents from storage. Stated this copy is from First Edition. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SECOND PRINTING w/DJ WRAPPED IN MYLAR. 6.25"x9.5"; 281 pages; rust boards w/gold metallic initials, maroon cloth spine w/gold metallic lettering; maroon paste downs; jacket painting and design: c 1993 Wendell Minor; illustrated w/17 drawing each occupying 2 pages; book design Carole Lowenstein. Karen Jacobsen (illustrator). …

Condition: New. 1995. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . . Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Michener, James A., Random House, nd, c1993, 1st Edition, decorated boards & cloth (hard cover), vg with price-clipped & slightly wrinkled dj, 281 pp, B&W illus. by Karen Jacobsen, tall 8vo, "Stories of Animals and Nature".

Paperback. Condition: Good. 415 pages. Cover worn. This collection, illustrated with 16 nature drawings, contains extracts from Michener's novels, plus one previously unpublished story, in which he portrays a nimals and nature across the centuries and in harmony or conflict with each othe r and with man.…

Condition: New. 1995. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 415 pages. page edge foxedThis collection, illustrated with 16 nature drawings, contains extracts from Michener's novels, plus one previously unpublished story, in which he portrays a nimals and nature across the centuries and in harmony or conflict with each othe r and with man.…