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Jacobs, W. W Short Cruises Hurst and Blackett 1907 hardcover. cracked hinge. Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1127030. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Jacobs, W. W Short Cruises Hurst and Blackett 1907 hardcover. cracked hinge. Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1127030. (filed under: Fiction ) *
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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Jacobs, W.W. The Lady of the Barge Harper & Brothers, 1902 1903 hardcover. 1902 printing. Repaired inner hinge. Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1124620. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Jacobson, Howard J: A Novel Hogarth 2014 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1108343. ISBN #0553419552 / 9780553419559. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Jacobson, Howard J: A Novel Hogarth 2014 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1108343. ISBN #0553419552 / 9780553419559. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Finalist for the 2014 Man Booker Prize J is a snarling, effervescent, and ambitious philosophical work of fiction that poses unsettling questions about our sense of history, and our self-satisfied orthodoxies. Jacobson s triumph is to craft a novel that is poignant as well as troubling from the debris. Independent UK Man Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson s brilliant and profound new novel, J , invites comparison with George Orwell s 1984 and Aldous Huxley s Brave New World Sunday Times , London . Set in a world where collective memory has vanished and the past is a dangerous country, not to be talked about or visited, J is a boldly inventive love story, both tender and terrifying. Kevern Cohen doesn t know why his father always drew two fingers across his lips when he said a word starting with a J. It wasn t then, and isn t now, the time or place to be asking questions. When the extravagantly beautiful Ailinn Solomons arrives in his village by a sea that laps no other shore, Kevern is instantly drawn to her. Although mistrustful by nature, the two become linked as if they were meant for each other. Together, they form a refuge from the commonplace brutality that is the legacy of a historic catastrophe shrouded in suspicion, denial, and apology, simply referred to as WHAT HAPPENED, IF IT HAPPENED. To Ailinn s guardian, Esme Nussbaum, Ailinn and Kevern are fragile shoots of hopefulness. As this unusual pair s actions draw them into ever-increasing danger, Esme is determined to keep them together whatever the cost. In this stunning, evocative, and terribly heartbreaking work, where one couple s love affair could have shattering consequences for the human race, Howard Jacobson gathers his prodigious gifts for the crowning achievement of a remarkable career.
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Jacoby, M. Ann Life After Genius 2008 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1100477. ISBN #0446199710 / 9780446199711. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Jacoby, M. Ann Life After Genius 2008 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1100477. ISBN #0446199710 / 9780446199711. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Theodore Mead Fegley has always been the smartest person he knows. By age 12, he was in high school, and by 15 he was attending a top-ranking university. And now, at the tender age of 18, he's on the verge of proving the Riemann Hypothesis, a mathematical equation that has mystified academics for almost 150 years. But only days before graduation, Mead suddenly packs his bags and flees home to rural Illinois. What has caused him to flee remains a mystery to all but Mead and a classmate whose quest for success has turned into a dangerous obession. At home, Mead finds little solace. His past ghosts haunt him; his parents don't understand the agony his genius has caused him, nor his desire to be a normal kid, and his dreams seem crushed forever. He embarks on a new life's journey -- learning the family business of selling furniture and embalming the dead--that disappoints and surprises all who knew him as "the young Fegley genius." Equal parts academic thriller and poignant coming-of-age story, LIFE AFTER GENIUS follows the remarkable journey of a young man who must discover that the heart may know what the head hasn't yet learned.
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Jaeger, Meredith Dressmaker's Dowry 2017 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1096058. ISBN #0062469835 / 9780062469830. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Jaeger, Meredith Dressmaker's Dowry 2017 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1096058. ISBN #0062469835 / 9780062469830. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary For readers of Lucinda Riley, Sarah Jio, or Susan Meissner, this gripping historical debut novel tells the story of two women: one, an immigrant seamstress who disappears from San Francisco s gritty streets in 1876, and the other, a young woman in present day who must delve into the secrets of her husband s wealthy family only to discover that she and the missing dressmaker might be connected in unexpected ways. An exquisite ring, passed down through generations, connects two women who learn that love is a choice, and forgiveness is the key to freedom... San Francisco: 1876 Immigrant dressmakers Hannelore Schaeffer and Margaret O'Brien struggle to provide food for their siblings, while mending delicate clothing for the city's most affluent ladies. When wealthy Lucas Havensworth enters the shop, Hanna's future is altered forever. With Margaret's encouragement and the power of a borrowed green dress, Hanna dares to see herself as worthy of him. Then Margaret disappears, and Hanna turns to Lucas. Braving the gritty streets of the Barbary Coast and daring to enter the mansions of Nob Hill, Hanna stumbles upon Margaret s fate, forcing her to make a devastating decision...one that will echo through the generations. San Francisco: Present Day In her elegant Marina apartment overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, Sarah Havensworth struggles to complete the novel she quit her job for. Afraid to tell her husband of her writer s block, Sarah is also hiding a darker secret one that has haunted her for 14 years. Then a news headline from 1876 sparks inspiration: Missing Dressmakers Believed to be Murdered . Compelled to discover what happened to Hannelore and Margaret, Sarah returns to her roots as a journalist. Will her beautiful heirloom engagement ring uncover a connection to Hanna Schaeffer?
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Jakes, John Charleston Dutton Adult 2003 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1108227. ISBN #0525946500 / 9780525946502. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Jakes, John Charleston Dutton Adult 2003 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1108227. ISBN #0525946500 / 9780525946502. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary With more than 50 million copies of his books in print, John Jakes is one of the preeminent novelists of American historical fiction. Now this beloved storyteller takes readers to Charleston, South Carolina, in a stunning multigenerational saga that tells the story of two apocalyptic, nation-shaping wars as seen through the eyes of a powerful South Carolina dynasty. Written in three parts, Charleston follows the lives, loves, and shifting fortunes of the Bells, saints and evildoers mingled together in one unforgettable family, from the American Revolution through the turbulent antebellum years to the Civil War and the savage defeat of the Confederacy. Delving into our country's history as only he can, Jakes paints a powerful portrait of the Charleston aristocracy who zealously guarded their privilege and position, harboring dark family secrets that threatened to destroy them all. Sweeping from the bitterly divided Carolina frontier of the 1770s through the tragic destruction of the city during the Civil War, and peopled by a sprawling cast of memorable characters-patriots and cowards, aristocrats and abolitionists, slaves and freedmen, heroic men and courageous women- Charleston represents America's premier storyteller at his very best.
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Jakes, John Charleston 2003 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1109456. ISBN #0525946500 / 9780525946502. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Jakes, John Charleston 2003 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1109456. ISBN #0525946500 / 9780525946502. (filed under: Fiction ) *
stock image, actual book may vary With more than 50 million copies of his books in print, John Jakes is one of the preeminent novelists of American historical fiction. Now this beloved storyteller takes readers to Charleston, South Carolina, in a stunning multigenerational saga that tells the story of two apocalyptic, nation-shaping wars as seen through the eyes of a powerful South Carolina dynasty. Written in three parts, Charleston follows the lives, loves, and shifting fortunes of the Bells, saints and evildoers mingled together in one unforgettable family, from the American Revolution through the turbulent antebellum years to the Civil War and the savage defeat of the Confederacy. Delving into our country's history as only he can, Jakes paints a powerful portrait of the Charleston aristocracy who zealously guarded their privilege and position, harboring dark family secrets that threatened to destroy them all. Sweeping from the bitterly divided Carolina frontier of the 1770s through the tragic destruction of the city during the Civil War, and peopled by a sprawling cast of memorable characters-patriots and cowards, aristocrats and abolitionists, slaves and freedmen, heroic men and courageous women- Charleston represents America's premier storyteller at his very best.
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James, Donald Fall of the Russian Empire Putnam Pub Group 1982 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1123296. ISBN #0399126899 / 9780399126895. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Donald Fall of the Russian Empire Putnam Pub Group 1982 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1123296. ISBN #0399126899 / 9780399126895. (filed under: Fiction ) *
Leonid Brezhnev's death occassions a battle for power that erupts into rebellion, assassinations, and open warfare that destroys the Soviet Union and prompts terrifying new alignments
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James, Erica Hidden Talents 2004 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1109751. ISBN #0752841386 / 9780752841380. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Erica Hidden Talents 2004 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1109751. ISBN #0752841386 / 9780752841380. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Dulcie Ballantyne knows that creative writers' groups attract an unlikely mix of people, so when she starts up Hidden Talents, she is well prepared for the assortment of people she is bringing together. Beth King is facing emtpy-nest syndrome as her only son, Nathan, looks forward to leaving home for university. Jack Solomon, a local estate agent, is having trouble coming to terms with the shock of his wife leaving him for his best friend. Jaz Rafferty is an intensely private seventeen-year-old girl, who writes to escape her large, boisterous family. Victor Blackmore is an opinionated know-it-all, who claims to be writing the blockbuster novel every publisher will be clamouring for. What they all have in common is a need to escape, as well as a desire to keep their lives as private as possible. Even Dulcie, who, at the age of sixty-three, has been having an affair with a married man for the last three years. As they grow more confident in their writing skills, friendships develop and gradually they come to realise that a little openness isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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James, Henry Ambassadors hardcover. Book comes with slip case. Slip Case in good condition. Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1125415. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Henry Ambassadors Oxford University Press 2009 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or949548. ISBN #0199538549 / 9780199538546. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Henry Ambassadors Oxford University Press 2009 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or949548. ISBN #0199538549 / 9780199538546. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The second of James's three late masterpieces, was, in its author's opinion, "the best, all round, of my productions". Lambert Strether, a mild middle-aged American of no particular achievements, is dispatched to Paris from the manufacturing empire of Woollett, Massachusetts. The mission conferred on him by his august patron, Mrs. Newsome, is to discover what, or who, is keeping her son Chad in the notorious city of pleasure, and to bring him home. But Strether finds Chad transformed by the influence of a remarkable woman; and as the Parisian spring advances, he himself succumbs to the allure of the 'vast bright Babylon' and to the mysterious charm of Madame de Vionnet. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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James, Henry Ambassadors paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1052007. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Henry Ambassadors paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1040589. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Henry American hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1054809. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Henry American 1978 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. Some underlining / highlighing but good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1049675. ISBN #0393090914 / 9780393090918. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Henry American 1978 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. Some underlining / highlighing but good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1049675. ISBN #0393090914 / 9780393090918. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The text reprinted in this volume is based on an examination of the five printed versions of The American first published in 1877 which appeared in James's lifetime, and it is preceded by his "Preface to the New York Edition" 1907 . The textual history of the novel is traced in A Note on the Text; a list of substantive variants and emendations; a facsimile manuscript page showing James's method of revision; and a list of the installments of the novel as they appeared in The Atlantic . "Backgrounds and Sources" includes relevant extracts from correspondence, reviews, and articles by James and others, and from his Notebooks and Hawthorne. "Contemporary Reception" of the novel is illustrated by twenty-one American and English reviews. "Twentieth-Century Criticism" is represented in essays by Leon Edel, Oscar Cargill, Irving Howe, Richard Poirier, Royal A. Gettmann, and James W. Tuttleton. A Selected Bibliography is included for further study.
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James, Henry American paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1080481. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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James, Henry American paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or1117210. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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