Texas (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Texas (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Spanning four and a half centuries, James A. Michener's monumental saga chronicles the epic history of Texas, from its Spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors to its current reputation as one of America's most affluent, diverse, and provocative states. Among his finely drawn cast of

The Drifters (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

In this triumphant bestseller, renowned novelist James A. Michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of disenchanted youth during the Vietnam era. Against exotic backdrops including Spain, Morocco, and Mozambique, he weaves together the heady dreams, shocking tribulations, and heartwarming

Hawaii (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener brings Hawaii's epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initial publication in 1959. As the volcanic Hawaiian Islands sprout from the ocean floor, the land remains untouched for centuries--until, little

Caribbean (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

In this acclaimed classic novel, James A. Michener sweeps readers off to the Caribbean, bringing to life the eternal allure and tumultuous history of this glittering string of islands. From the 1310 conquest of the Arawaks by cannibals to the decline of the Mayan empire, from Columbus's arrival to

Poland (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

In this sweeping novel, James A. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three Polish families live out their destinies. The Counts Lubonski, the petty nobles Bukowksi, and the peasants Buk are at some times fiercely united, at others tragically divided. With an inspiring tradition of

Journey (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

One of the premier novelists of the twentieth century, James A. Michener captures a frenzied time when sane men and women risked their very lives in a forbidding Arctic land to win a dazzling and elusive prize: Yukon gold. In 1897, gold fever sweeps the world. The promise of untold riches lures

Alaska (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaska's fierce terrain and history, from the long-forgotten past to the bustling present. As his characters struggle for survival, Michener weaves together the exciting high points of Alaska's story:

The World Is My Home (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Literary legend James A. Michener was 'a Renaissance man, adventurous, inquisitive, unpretentious and unassuming, with an encyclopedic mind and a generous heart' (The New York Times Book Review). In this exceptional memoir, the man himself tells the story of his remarkable life and describes the

Mexico (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener, whose novels hurtle from the far reaches of history to the dark corners of the world, paints an intoxicating portrait of a land whose past and present are as turbulent, fascinating, and colorful as any other on Earth. When an American journalist

Chesapeake (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

In this classic novel, James A. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the four-hundred-year saga of America's Eastern Shore, from its Native American roots to the modern age. In the early 1600s, young Edmund Steed is desperate to escape religious persecution in England. After joining

Iberia (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Spain is an immemorial land like no other, one that James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and celebrated citizen of the world, came to love as his own. Iberia is Michener's enduring nonfiction tribute to his cherished second home. In the fresh and vivid prose that is his trademark,

Return to Paradise: Stories (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific, the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the

Space (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, James A. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career: space, the last great frontier. This astounding novel brings to life the dreams and daring of countless men and women--people like Stanley Mott, the engineer whose

The Bridges at Toko-Ri (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

In one of his beloved early bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener crafts a tale of the American men who fought the Korean War, detailing their exploits in the air as well as their lives on the ground. Young and innocent, they arrive in a place they have barely ever heard of,

The Bridge at Andau - James A. Michener

The classic book of nonfiction from Michener, in trade paperback for the very first time, featuring a new introduction by Steve Berry

Sayonara (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

From a great master of historical fiction comes a brilliant tale of love amid war. James A. Michener combines powerful storytelling with gentle sensitivity in this novel of a U.S. army man who falls for a fascinating Japanese woman against all odds. Major Lloyd Gruver considers himself lucky. The

Miracle in Seville - James A. Michener

James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize-winning master of the historical saga, returns to his beloved Spain with this magical novel of Seville at Easter time, a season of splendid pageantry, thrilling bullfights, deep piety--and the possibility of miracles. An American sports journalist has come to

The Covenant (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

James A. Michener's masterly chronicle of South Africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. From the Java-born Van Doorn family tree springs two great branches: one nurtures lush vineyards, the

Texas Outlaw - The Ranger has gone rogue... (Patterson James)(Paperback / softback)

Tales of the South Pacific (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

Tales of the South Pacific is the iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that inspired a Broadway classic and launched the career of James A. Michener, one of America's most beloved storytellers. This thrilling work invites the reader to enter the exotic world of the South Pacific and luxuriate

A Long Ride in Texas: The Explorations of John Leonard Riddell (Breeden James O.)(Paperback)

'Riddell's travel account of early Texas rewards readers with a rich assortment of period detail.'--True West 'A scholarly and valuable contribution to our understanding of mid-nineteenth century Texas. . . . his observations on the land and its people will not disappoint.'--Review of Texas Books

Diana Michener: Twenty-Eight Figure Studies (Michener Diana)(Paperback)

Photographic transformations of porn in all its hyperreality and tarnished glossIn her black-and-white pictures, artist Diana Michener (born 1940) repurposes stills from pornographic films and transforms them into ambiguous and expressive images, which maintain an emotional--rather than an

Rain Gods (Burke James Lee)(Paperback)

'America's best novelist' (The Denver Post) brings back one of his most fascinating characters--Texas sheriff Hackberry Holland, cousin to lawman Billy Bob Holland--in this heart-pounding bestseller.In a heat-cracked border town, the bodies of nine illegal aliens--women and girls, killed

Texas Ranger - One shot to clear his name... (Patterson James)(Paperback / softback)

1 bestseller, The President is MissingOfficer Rory Yates is called home to settle deadly scores. His skill and commitment to the badge have seen him rise through the ranks in the Texas Ranger division, but it came at a cost - his