Search Results: Titles starting with J from Storbeck's

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First American Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable archival cover. . 306 pages. The time, the 1830s. Jack Maggs, a foundling trained in the fine arts of thievery, cruelly betrayed and deported to Australia, has now reversed his fortunes--and seeks to fulfill his well-concealed, innermost desire. Returning "home" under threat of execution, he inveigles his way into a household in Great Queen Street, where he's quickly embroiled in various emotional entanglements--and where he falls under the hypnotic scrutiny of Tobias Oates, a celebrated young writer fascinated by the process of mesmerism and obsessed with the criminal mind. From this volatile milieu emerges a handful of vividly drawn characters in the dangerous pursuit of love, whether romantic or familial--each of them with secrets, and secret longings, that could spell certain ruin. And as their various schemes converge, the captivating figure at the… Read More

New York: Tor Books. Very Good. 1988. Mass Market Paperback. Edgewear. No spine crease.. 245 pages. Althea Tomlinson's ostensible reason for returning to Egypt is to chaperone a spoiled teenager through this fabulous desert land. The truth is more complex . . . and dangerous. Ten years ago, something that happened here brought about her father's ruin and subsequent death—and Althea intends to clear her disgraced parent's name and finally lay a dark past to rest. But there are some mysteries best left buried in the shifting sands, and a devoted daughter's search for answers is stirring up forgotten memories almost too painful to endure, that propel her onward among ancient tombs, legendary treasures, miraculous discoveries . . . and ever-closer to her own threatened doom. .

Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. Price-clipped. 268 pages .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. White boards with blue spine imprinted in gold with title and author. Blue endpapers decorated with cat paw prints. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 161 pages. Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over: James Herriot's Cat Stories. Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house in the worldwide bestseller Every Living Thing. And along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartwarming as the last, each told with that magical blend of gentle wit and human compassion that marks every word from James Herriot's pen. .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Black boards and spine imprinted in silver with title and author. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 432 pages. In <I>James Madison and the Making of America,</I> historian Kevin Gutzman looks beyond the way James Madison is traditionally seen -- as "The Father of the Constitution” -- to find a more complex and sometimes contradictory portrait of this influential Founding Father and the ways in which he influenced the spirit of today's United States.  Instead of an idealized portrait of Madison, Gutzman treats readers to the flesh-and-blood story of a man who often performed his founding deeds in spite of himself: Madison’s fame rests on his participation in the writing of <I>The Federalist Papers</I> and his role in drafting the Bill of Rights and Constitution. Today, his contribution to those… Read More

San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. Hardcover. 96 pages. As every observant cook knows, what was once backyard barbecuing has now achieved gourmet status in the form of grilling. James McNair, acknowledged master of the single subject cookbook, explores this exciting upscale approach to the world's oldest cooking method in the only book on the market to feature smoking as well as grilling techniques. Here are myriad inspiring ways to grill everything from freshwater fish and succulent seafood to poultry, game, breads, and even fruit, as well as sensible suggestions for choosing equipment, starting perfect fires, using flavor imparting woods and fuels, and preparing fresh ingredients for grill cooking, both indoors and out. Among the updated recipes are Speckled Trout with Roasted Pecans, Smoked Venison with Orange Juniper Sauce, Summer Vegetables Aioli, Peach-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Spicy Catfish Remoulade, and Warm Exotic Fruits with Coconut… Read More

Charlottesville, VA: University of Virginia Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. Hardcover. 238 pages. What was life really like for the band of adventurers who first set foot on the banks of the James River in 1607? Important as the accomplishments of these men and women were, the written records pertaining to them are scarce, ambiguous, and often conflicting, and those curious about the birthplace of the United States are left to turn to dramatic and often highly fictionalized reports. In <I>Jamestown, the Buried Truth,</I> William Kelso takes us literally to the soil where the Jamestown colony began, unearthing the James Fort and its contents to reveal fascinating evidence of the lives and deaths of the first settlers, of their endeavors and struggles, and of their relationships with the Virginia Indians. He offers up a lively but fact-based account, framed around a narrative of the archaeological team's exciting discoveries. Once thought to have been washed away… Read More

New York: Barnes & Noble. As New in As New dust jacket. 1996. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Pale green boaards and spine imprinted with title and author. Full number line. Genealogical tables . 326 pages. All the documented facts concerning the novelist are collected in this detailed account of Jane Austen's life, background and literary career. Her role within an affectionate and talented family group is described in the Austens' own words, showing how Jane was valued as daughter, sister, aunt and friend. The book demonstrates how Jane transformed the details of her peaceful life in the Hampshire countryside, along with the wartime careers of her brothers, into six novels that are among the most popular in the English language. .

New York: Bantam Books. Fine. 2002. Trade Paperback. No spine crease.. 289 pages. A Jane Austen Mystery, No. 1. For everyone who loves Jane Austen... a marvelously entertaining new series that turns the incomparable author into an extraordinary sleuth!On a visit to the estate of her friend, the young and beautiful Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave, Jane bears witness to a tragedy. Isobel's husband--a gentleman of mature years--is felled by a mysterious and agonizing ailment. The Earl's death seems a cruel blow of fate for the newly married Isobel. Yet the bereaved widow soon finds that it's only the beginning of her misfortune ... as she receives a sinister missive accusing her and the Earl's nephew of adultery--and murder. Desperately afraid that the letter will expose her to the worst sort of scandal, Isobel begs Jane for help. And Jane finds herself embroiled in a perilous investigation that will soon have her following a trail of clues that leads all the way to… Read More

New York: Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks. Fine. 2010. Trade Paperback. No spine crease.. 338 pages. A Jane Austen Mystery, No. 10. The restorative power of the ocean brings Jane Austen and her beloved brother Henry, to Brighton after Henry's wife is lost to a long illness. But the crowded, glittering resort is far from peaceful, especially when the lifeless body of a beautiful young society miss is discovered in the bedchamber of none other than George Gordon--otherwise known as Lord Byron. As a poet and a seducer of women, Byron has carved out a shocking reputation for himself--but no one would ever accuse him of being capable of murder. Now it falls to Jane to pursue this puzzling investigation and discover just how mad, bad, and dangerous to know Byron truly is. And she must do so without falling victim to the charming versifier's legendary charisma, lest she, too, become a cautionary example for the ages. .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Dust jacket protected with a removable Brodart cover. $27.95 original publisher's price on inside front flap of dust jacket. Dark gray boards and spine imprinted in silver with title and author. Stated First Edition: October 2002 with full number line.. 1.57 x 9.46 x 6.52 Inches. 542 pages. The JansonSeries, No. 1. Paul Janson has a difficult past that includes a shadowy, notorious career in U. S. Consular Operations. Now living a quiet life, nothing could lure him back into the field. Except Peter Novaka man who once saved Jansons lifewho has been kidnapped by terrorists and is set to be executed. Janson hastily assembles a team of former colleagues and proteges to rescue Novak but the operation goes horribly wrong. Now Janson finds himself marked for death and his only hope is to uncover the truth behind these events a truth that has the power to foment wars, topple governments, and… Read More

New York: Atria. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2015. 1st Atria Books hardcover edition. Hardcover. Ex-Library. 321 pages .

New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2005. First US Edition. Hardcover. Lower corners very lightly bumped. Remainder dot on top of text block . Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the title page. Debut novel.. 274 pages. Signed by Author .

College Station, TX: TAMU Press. Fine. 1997. Trade Paperback. 160 pages. Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Texas Photography Series. The 1920s oil boom changed every aspect of life in the sleepy town of Breckenridge, Texas - employment, social activities, housing, religion, and education - and with these changes came the beginnings of modern American culture. <I>Jazz-Age Boomtown</I> depicts the social history of small-town America and the oil boom phenomenon in a stunning photographic essay. Photographer Basil Clemons photographed not only the oil fields but also many other aspects of Breckenridge's boom - views of main streets, fires, floods, the circus, movie theaters, sporting events, schools, ranches, shops, and restaurants capturing the essence of the boomtown atmosphere. Clemons, the town's only professional photographer and most eccentric resident, traveled to California, the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska before returning to Texas in 1919 and settling in… Read More

New York: St. Martin's Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Red boards and spine imprinted in silver with title and author. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 243 pages .

Westminster, MD: Willow Bend Books. Fine. 2004. Trade Paperback. 254 pages. These alphabetically arranged entries reveal surname, given name, race and gender, date of death, place of death, cause of death, age, parents, place or year of birth, occupation, spouse or consort of, informant, and page and line. The index lists only those names that differ from the surname of the decedent. An informative list of commonly used medical terms and their meanings is included. .

Westminster, MD: Heritage Books, Inc.. New. (2004) 2010. Trade Paperback. 240 pages. These alphabetically arranged entries reveal free or slave status; color; gender; date, place, and cause of death; age; parents; place of birth; informant; occupation; name of spouse or consort; and page and line number of entry. The index lists only those names that differ from the surname of the decedent. Slaves are grouped by owner. An informative list of commonly used medical terms and their meanings is included. .

New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine. 1989. First Paperback Edition. Mass Market Paperback. No spine crease. Full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 212 pages. This collection of 13 crime stories contains five Jemima Shore tales, including the private investigator's first case, which took place when she was fifteen and still at convent school .

American Master Products, Inc.. Fine. 2005. Hardcover. 384 pages. Jerry Baker Good Gardening series. Turning a boring backyard into a lively bird sanctuary is cheap and easy with the 93 homemade birdseed recipes featured in this valuable guide. Packed with almost 1,500 tricks and treats, this handbook reveals how to attract specific species?orioles go gaga for grape jelly, bluebirds flock to mealworms, and woodpeckers arrive in droves for corn bread?and ensure that they’ll keep coming back for more. By using inexpensive materials and standard household items, bird enthusiasts can create creative tube feeders, a varmint-vanishing sauce, and a crowd-pleasing birdseed without breaking the bank. Seasonal suggestions for enticing birds year round and instructions for 24 fun and easy do-it-yourself projects are also provided along with 62 full-color bird profiles .

Austin, TX: Eakin Press. As New in As New dust jacket. c1998.. First Edition. Hardcover. 208 pages .