Jacobsen James A (57 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Jacobsen, Karen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Condition: very_good. Used book in very good condition. May have some minor wear. May NOT include discs, or access code or other supplemental material. Ships directly from Amazon and is eligible for Prime or super saver FREE shipping. We ship Monday-Saturday and respond to inquiries within 24 hours. 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: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. Book appears new as does dust jacket. Spin and cover have gilt lettering. Each chapter begins with an illustration. Book was dedicated to Mr. Michener's long time secretary, Theresa Potter who conceived of the book and made selections of content. James A. Michener's Creatures of the Kingdom is a compilation of short stories about animals and nature. The stories are written in a descriptive and lyrical style, and focus on the animals' interactions with humans. The book is a great way to learn about different animals and their natural habitats, and is perfect for readers of all ages. Karen Jacobsen (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good -. (1993), 281pp, illus., 1st ed., 2nd printing, slight shelfwear to cover, slight edgewear to dj, sticker remains to dj, crease to rear dj flap, contnets clean. Karen Jacobsen (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

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).

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".