Search Results: Titles starting with N from Storbeck's

New York: Henry Holt & Co. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart cover. Maroon boards with a blind-stamped N and black spine imprinted with title and author in silver. Stated First Edition 1998 with full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 289 pages. A Kinsey Millhone Mystery, No. 14. Female detective Kinsey Millhone continues her incomparably popular, critically acclaimed career in the case of a double murder in Carson City and a detective who dies trying to investigate it. .

Stackpole Books. Very Good. 1992. Second Edition. Trade Paperback. Soft crease to front cover. 356 pages. NOLS Library. Foundation skills in first aid with emphasis on prevention and treatment of common wilderness accidents and illnesses. .

Heritage Books, Inc.. New. (2000) 2003. Trade Paperback. 318 pages. This is an account of the evolution of Nacogdoches—one of the oldest towns in Texas—from an Indian village to a modern town entering its third century, as viewed within the context of American history. The most interesting and significant details of this history have been emphasized, including developments in the community’s social and political life, structure and operation of local government, the inception and growth of education and health care centers, and developments in economic life including agriculture, business and industry. .

New York: Hyperion. Fine. 2011. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Black boards with spine imprinted in silver with title and author.Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 448 pages. Nikki Heat, Book 2. When New York's most vicious gossip columnist, Cassidy Towne, is found dead, Heat uncovers a gallery of high-profile suspects, all with compelling motives for killing the most feared muckraker in Manhattan. But Heat's murder investigation is complicated by her surprise reunion with superstar magazine journalist Jameson Rook. In the wake of their recent breakup, Nikki would rather not deal with their raw emotional baggage. But the handsome, wise-cracking writer's personal involvement in the case forces her to team up with Rook anyway. The residue of their unresolved romantic conflict and crackling sexual tension fills the air as Heat and Rook embark on the search for a killer among celebrities and mobsters, singers and hookers, pro… Read More

Iola, WI: Krause Publications. Fine. 2001. Paperback. 160 pages .

New York: Thomas Dunne Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. Stated First Edition: May 2005 with full number line. Debut novel. . 1.3 x 8.4 x 5.2 Inches. 336 pages. A Zoe Hayes Mystery, No. 1. In the tradition of Mary Higgins Clark,a fast and chilling woman-in-jeopardy novel from a thrilling new talent Zoe Hayes is a single mother of an adopted (and adorable) little girl, and works as an art therapist in an institute for seriously deranged patients. One day she finds a piece of litter that turns out to be a human finger, complete with red nail polish. She soon learns someone is dismembering Philadelphia's terrified nannies. One of Zoe's neighbors (but which one?) seems to be a serial killer. Zoe and a mysteriously scarred detective named Nick Stiles team up to catch the killer when Zoe suddenly becomes the prey. .

New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. Remainder mark on bottom of text block. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Black boards with black spine imprinted in gold with title and author. . 376 pages. William Dietrich's books have been hailed for their vivid imagery, evocative atmospheres, impeccable historical accuracy, and ambitious plots. Now, in the breakout novel of his career, he delivers an enthralling story of intrigue, greed, and danger. Ethan Gage, assistant to Ben Franklin and expatriate American in post-revolutionary France, wins an ancient—and possibly cursed—medallion in a card game one night. It turns out that the medallion, covered in seemingly indecipherable symbols, may be linked to a Masonic mystery. That same night, however, Ethan is framed for a prostitute's murder and barely escapes France with his life. Faced with either prison or death, Gage is offered a third choice: to… Read More

Westminster, MD: Heritage Books. New. (1985) 2007. Trade Paperback. Index. . 216 pages. Entries include bride and parents, groom and parents, date of ceremony, witnesses present, and ethnicity of spouses. .

Washington, DC: National Geographic. Near Fine. 1999. Paperback. . 320 pages. Discover the best places to see birds in the Eastern United States with National Geographic as your guide. Dedicated to beginning and intermediate birders, the <I>National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites</I> takes you to the birding hot spots, both highly visited and lesser known. Features include: Special species lists, best seasons to visit, and insider's advice; Detailed directions and 8 easy-to-read area maps; Descriptions of birds and their behavior; 193 vivid color photos and illustrations .

New York: Fawcett Crest. Near Fine. 1992. Mass Market Paperback. No spine crease.. 0.93 x 6.91 x 4.27 Inches. 416 pages. A Skink Mystery, No. 2. When the precious clue-tongued mango voles at the Amazing Kingdom of Thrills on North Key Largo are stolen by heartless, ruthless thugs, Joe Winder wants to uncover why, and find the voles. Joe is lately a PR man for the Amazing Kingdom theme park, but now that the voles are gone, Winder is dragged along in their wake through a series of weird and lethal events that begin with the sleazy real-estate agent/villain Francis X. Kingsbury and can end only one way.... .

New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Large Print. Hardcover. Full number line.. 320 pages. What Carl Hiaasen and a host of South Florida’s finest authors did for Sunshine State crime capers in the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Naked Came the Manatee</i>, William Bernhardt now does for legal thrillers–with the help of a "Dream Team" of today’s hottest suspense writers. Like a literary game of telephone, <i>Natural Suspect</i> begins with a chapter from Bernhardt. Then each writer contributes a chapter and passes it along to the next. The result is a completely inventive, brilliantly plotted novel of suspense with more twists than a schizophrenic's train of thought. Can you guess who wrote which chapter?<br><br><b>NATURAL SUSPECT<br></b><br>Arthur Hightower made a name for himself and a vast fortune in the oil business. But when the volatile tycoon decides… Read More

New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. B/w photos, index. Dust jacket protected in a removable Brodart cover. Dark gray boards and black spine imprinted in gold with title and author's name. Photograph collage on end papers. Stated First Edition with full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Thirty-two pages of black and white photographs. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 460 pages. Liz Smith, the "Grande Dame of Dish," has been covering the comings and goings of the rich and infamous for more than four decades from her privileged front-row perch on the front lines of celebrity journalism. Now -- in her own words -- comes the sensationally candid and down-to-earth memoir of a starstruck little tomboy from Fort Worth, Texas, named Mary Elizabeth Smith, who grew up to becom the highest-paid print journalist in the world. .

Heritage Books Inc.. New. 2006. Trade Paperback. 402 pages. Volume 2 in this series contains a unique and detailed collection of extracts from 371 naturalization documents filed by Mexican immigrants between 1860 and 1950. The applicants came from several states in Mexico, and entered the United States through Texas, Arizona, and California. Extracts from these documents yield important details such as date and place of birth, last foreign residence, names of spouse and children, date and place of marriage, and more. Naturalization records also reveal the port of entry and the location of the district court where the documents were filed, which can direct the researcher to additional records of genealogical interest. Generally, but with some exceptions, the naturalization process produced three key documents: the declaration of intent to become a citizen, the petition for naturalization, and the certificate of naturalization. In the case of non-citizens, alien registration forms were… Read More

Heritage Books Inc.. New. 2009. Trade Paperback. 354 pages. Volume 1 in this series contains a unique and detailed collection of extracts from 311 naturalization documents filed by Mexican immigrants between 1860 and 1950. The applicants came from several states in Mexico, and entered the United States through Texas, Arizona, and California. Extracts from these documents yield important details such as date and place of birth, last foreign residence, names of spouse and children, date and place of marriage, and more. Naturalization records also reveal the port of entry and the location of the district court where the documents were filed, which can direct the researcher to additional records of genealogical interest. Generally, but with some exceptions, the naturalization process produced three key documents: the declaration of intent to become a citizen, the petition for naturalization, and the certificate of naturalization. In the case of non-citizens, alien registration forms were… Read More

New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First US Edition. Hardcover. 480 pages. Coy is a suspended sailor with time on his hands, a mariner without a ship. While attending a maritime auction in Barcelona, he meets a beautiful woman who immediately captures his imagination. Tánger Soto, who works for the Naval Museum in Madrid, is obsessed with the Dei Gloria, a Jesuit ship sunk by pirates in the seventeenth century, and now-she hopes-resting on the bottom of the sea off the southern coast of Spain. Tánger uses her considerable manipulative skills with men and her expertise with documents, atlases, and nautical maps to chart the search for lost treasure. Coy is quickly drawn into the search, and before long finds himself falling in love. Along with El Piloto, the world-wise old man of the sea whose sailboat will carry this adventurous crew, they seek their fortune together. Or do they? As these lively characters follow the course of past sailors,… Read More

Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company. New. 2002. Hardcover. Index. . 222 pages. This work represents information on some 3,000 seamen and sailors who were awarded pensions. Gleaned from annual Congressional reports, this work contains the names of the veteran, his widow, his children and heirs, and sometimes other family members, identifying altogether some 5,000 or more individuals, most of whom appear in no other Federal pension records. .

New York: Emily Besler Books / Atria. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2020. First Edition. Hardcover. Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Dark gray boards with dark gray spine imprinted with title and author. Full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. 339 pages. Scot Harvath , No. 19. The world's largest bounty has just been placed upon America's top spy. His only hope for survival is to outwit, outrun, and outlast his enemies long enough to get to the truth.But for Scot Harvath to accomplish his most dangerous mission ever -- one that has already claimed the lives of the people closest to him, including his new wife -- he's going to need help -- a lot of it.Not knowing whom he can trust, Harvath finds an unlikely ally in Norwegian intelligence operative Sølvi Kolstad. Just as smart, just as deadly, and just as determined, she not only has the skills, but also the broken, troubled past to match Harvath's own. .

London: Studio Vista. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1974.. Hardcover. Two previous owner's names, citities, dates on free front end paper . 160 pages .

New York: Fireside. Near Fine. 1999. Revised Edition. Paperback. . 448 pages. A revision of the profusely illustrated, so-called "Black Bible" of needlepoint, first published in 1976, includes new information on the latest stitches, materials, and techniques and hundreds of new photographs and informational charts. .

New York: Viking. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First American Edition. Hardcover. Some wrinkling on back of d j . Genealogical table. 300 pages. In the tradition of her intriguing Hatchepsut, Joyce Tyldesley rescues another female ruler from the shadows of history c. 1350 b.c.: Queen Nefertiti (literally "a beautiful woman has come"). We know her from the exquisite painted bust in the Berlin Museum, discovered in 1912, which has made her ancient Egypt's most recognizable queen and a symbol of her country's history. Until now, however, she has remained largely unknown and unrecognized for her contributions to Egyptian society. Wife of Akhenaten, the monotheistic pharaoh, adored by her family, blessed by the sun god, and worshiped by her people, Nefertiti suddenly and completely vanished from the record. Was she banished by her husband or raised to rule as his equal? Did she reign, under another name, in her own right? Could she have been the eminence grise behind… Read More