Savage Jane (113 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Celebrate America's outrageous competitive fire -100 years of see it to believe it American contests -Includes dozens of mind-blowing, little-known competitions -Gorgeous design with 150 color and black-and-white photographs, plus sidebars From marathon dancing, to food eating contests, beauty pageants, pole sitting, rotten sneaker contests, animal calling contests, phone-booth stuffing, outhouse races, and more, Americans love competing to see who can do anything better than anyone else. We Have a Winner is a visually stunning tour, from coast to coast, through our often whacky, uniquely themed contests. Covering more than a century's worth of competition, and packed with photos and fascinating sidebars, this book shows how the American competitive spirit--as wacky as it sometimes is--mirrors American trends, innovation, and news.…

Condition: very_good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Con Man?s Formula: Hope + Fear = DesperationFrom the Gilded Age, through WWII, America was rife with ne?er-do-wells with their never-ending search for the next Big Score. Between 1850, and 1950 lawlessness melded with ingenuity, fueled by optimism and ruthlessness: America was dangerous, and buzzing, and where opportunity came to take flight. At anyone?s expense.The gall and gumption of these hustles strain credulity. Fake diamond fields? War with Canada? Sir Francis Drake?s unclaimed fortune? All was fair in the quest for something-for-nothing. The scammers in this volume range from Soapy Smith, the King of the Frontier Con Men, to the eponymous Ponzi; from the undeniably unscrupulous, to the ill and ill-advised. Fans of clever schemes and schadenfreude alike will be entertained by these tales of the rise and fall of some of America?s greatest hucksters.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Celebrate America's outrageous competitive fire -100 years of see it to believe it American contests -Includes dozens of mind-blowing, little-known competitions -Gorgeous design with 150 color and black-and-white photographs, plus sidebars From marathon dancing, to food eating contests, beauty pageants, pole sitting, rotten sneaker contests, animal calling contests, phone-booth stuffing, outhouse races, and more, Americans love competing to see who can do anything better than anyone else. We Have a Winner is a visually stunning tour, from coast to coast, through our often whacky, uniquely themed contests. Covering more than a century's worth of competition, and packed with photos and fascinating sidebars, this book shows how the American competitive spirit--as wacky as it sometimes is--mirrors American trends, innovation, and news.…

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Savage, Jane Wick (illustrator).…

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Con Man?s Formula: Hope + Fear = DesperationFrom the Gilded Age, through WWII, America was rife with ne?er-do-wells with their never-ending search for the next Big Score. Between 1850, and 1950 lawlessness melded with ingenuity, fueled by optimism and ruthlessness: America was dangerous, and buzzing, and where opportunity came to take flight. At anyone?s expense.The gall and gumption of these hustles strain credulity. Fake diamond fields? War with Canada? Sir Francis Drake?s unclaimed fortune? All was fair in the quest for something-for-nothing. The scammers in this volume range from Soapy Smith, the King of the Frontier Con Men, to the eponymous Ponzi; from the undeniably unscrupulous, to the ill and ill-advised. Fans of clever schemes and schadenfreude alike will be entertained by these tales of the rise and fall of some of America?s greatest hucksters.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Bon. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of one novelet and seven short stories. Featured are The Remoras by Robert Reed (novelet), Sealight by Ian R MacLeod (short story), Birdie by Mike Resnick and Nicholas A Di Chario (short story), Ash Minette by Felicity Savage (short story), The Lady's Garden by Jane Yolen (short story), California Dreamer by Mary Rosenblum (short story), Designated Hater by Leslie What (short story) and Conquistador by Dale Bailey (short story). Slight creasing to bottom right of front cover. In Near Fine Condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of 12 short stories. Featured are Leopold and the Broken Bride by Edward D. Hoch, Mr. Felix by Paula Gosling, The Dream Crome True by Jay A. Cohen, Blood Ties by Heidi Vanderbilt, Adamant Eve by George Baxt, Taxin' Taxies by Jane Bosworth, A New Wrinkle by Donald Olson, McCawley's Mantra by Ernest Savage, The Man's Moccasins have Holes by John F. Suter, Wimbledon Fortnight by William Bankier, A Pair of Eyes by Henry Slesar, The Surgeon's Daughter by Peter Turnbull. Address label was removed from the front cover. Light edge wear. Slight reading creases. In good condition. …

Condition: New.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Condition: New. Savage, Jane Wick (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: New. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages.

Condition: Used: Very Good. 2008 paperback cover has some wear clean text 594 pages{{{ J-20.

Paperback. Condition: VeryGood. Damaged Binding, Pages still bound together., A copy that may have been read, very minimal wear and tear. May have a remainder mark.

Condition: New. Savage, Jane Wick (illustrator).