M kurlansky (20 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The White Man in the Tree is a comedy of cultural misunderstandings set in the Caribbean, New York, and Paris, a novella and eight stories about people who, because of their differences, misjudge each other. Whether it is a sophisticated European filmmaker, an ambitious young black Haitian woman, a promising politician obsessed with women's feet, or a fish-out-of-water rabbi in search of a kosher chicken in Curaçao, each of Kurlansky's characters engages us with impulses and interactions that are by turns comic, insightful, and poignant. The White Man in the Tree is an affectionate portrait of a unique society, where Europe, America, Africa, and Asia meet Latin America.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A collection of short fiction provides a whimsical portrait of cultural misunderstandings in a novella and eight stories about characters who, because of their diversity, misjudge one another.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The White Man in the Tree is a comedy of cultural misunderstandings set in the Caribbean, New York, and Paris, a novella and eight stories about people who, because of their differences, misjudge each other. Whether it is a sophisticated European filmmaker, an ambitious young black Haitian woman, a promising politician obsessed with women's feet, or a fish-out-of-water rabbi in search of a kosher chicken in Curaçao, each of Kurlansky's characters engages us with impulses and interactions that are by turns comic, insightful, and poignant. The White Man in the Tree is an affectionate portrait of a unique society, where Europe, America, Africa, and Asia meet Latin America.…

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780224051040.…

Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780099429623. …

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780099494126.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0099268701.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The White Man in the Tree is a comedy of cultural misunderstandings set in the Caribbean, New York, and Paris, a novella and eight stories about people who, because of their differences, misjudge each other. Whether it is a sophisticated European filmmaker, an ambitious young black Haitian woman, a promising politician obsessed with women's feet, or a fish-out-of-water rabbi in search of a kosher chicken in Curacao, each of Kurlansky's characters engages us with impulses and interactions that are by turns comic, insightful, and poignant. The White Man in the Tree is an affectionate portrait of a unique society, where Europe, America, Africa, and Asia meet Latin America. A new collection of short fiction by the author of Cod and The Basque History of the World provides a whimsical portrait of cultural misunderstandings in a novella and eight stories about characters who, because of their diversity, misjudge one another. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paper covers. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 1st paperback edition. Scarcely used. Weight: 1 Language: English.

Condición: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. La fabuleuse histoire de la morue. Book.

Condición: Very Good. Envoi rapide Très bon état Intérieur propre pages neuves. 13x1 6x20 4cm. 2022. Broché. 336 pages. Mark Kurlansky retrace l'histoire millénaire de la morue démontrant comment ce poisson a façonné des économies des cultures et des événements géopolitiques majeurs (comme la guerre d'indépendance des États-Unis) à travers quatre continents. L'ouvrage mêle récit historique enjeux scientifiques recettes culinaires et alerte écologique sur la quasi-extinction actuelle de l'espèce. Very Good.…

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

1999 Arbeiderspers, softcover 291 blz., met foto's. Mark Kurlansky beschrijft in De Kabeljauw Âhoe deze vis een cruciale rol speelde in de wereldgeschiedenis, van de Vikingtijd tot nu, en hoe de handel en consumptie ervan hele samenlevingen en economieën beà nvloedden . ÂHet boek is een levendige biografie van de kabeljauw, vol verhalen over ontdekkingsreizigers, vissers, handelaren en koks, en laat zien hoe overbevissing deze ooit zo invloedrijke vis nu met uitsterven bedreigt ISBN 9789029525183 In zeer goede staat.…

2006 USA, hardcover with dust jacket, 307 pages, illustrated. The history of New York told by the history of the Oyster, who was very important for the city ISBN 9780345476388 In very good condition.

2008 UK, hardcover with dust jacket 268 pages, illustrated, with index. History of Atlantic Fishing ISBN 9780224082457 In very good condition.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The White Man in the Tree is a comedy of cultural misunderstandings set in the Caribbean, New York, and Paris, a novella and eight stories about people who, because of their differences, misjudge each other. Whether it is a sophisticated European filmmaker, an ambitious young black Haitian woman, a promising politician obsessed with women's feet, or a fish-out-of-water rabbi in search of a kosher chicken in Curacao, each of Kurlansky's characters engages us with impulses and interactions that are by turns comic, insightful, and poignant. The White Man in the Tree is an affectionate portrait of a unique society, where Europe, America, Africa, and Asia meet Latin America. A new collection of short fiction by the author of Cod and The Basque History of the World provides a whimsical portrait of cultural misunderstandings in a novella and eight stories about characters who, because of their diversity, misjudge one another. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…