Tom stechschulte (16 resultados)

Condición: Good. Lost fish, writes Howell Raines, chasten us to the knowledge that we are all, in each and every moment, dwindling. Imagine my surprise when I discovered well into my sixth decade that losing fish can prepare us for a blessing as well as for pain. Confronting loss -- of an elusive fish or something larger -- is at the heart of The One That Got Away, the graceful sequel to Raines's much-loved, bestselling memoir Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis, published to great acclaim in 1993. With the same winning combination of reminiscences, anecdotes, philosophy and fishing lore, his bold new memoir covers the eventful years in this latest passage of his life, and the realization that in relinquishing his former identity as a newspaperman he has actually gotten what he wanted, just in the most unlikely way. In wry and witty prose, Raines shifts between fishing vignettes and personal reflections on his childhood, his second marriage, his relationships with his two sons, the trajectory of his career at The New York Times and his move toward old age. At the center of his narrative is his most thrilling fishing adventure -- an epic battle with a marlin he hooked and fought for more than seven hours in the South Pacific -- which comes to symbolize his growing understanding and acceptance of the unpredictability of luck, love, lies and life, and how the unexpected can, in fact, be an opportunity to make life more interesting. Raines's wonderful descriptions of streams, people and fish; his passion for angling and writing; and his wise and perceptive commentary on the vagaries of his own life combine to create a profound book -- one of undeniable appeal and uncommon heart.…

Condición: Good. Lost fish, writes Howell Raines, chasten us to the knowledge that we are all, in each and every moment, dwindling. Imagine my surprise when I discovered well into my sixth decade that losing fish can prepare us for a blessing as well as for pain. Confronting loss -- of an elusive fish or something larger -- is at the heart of The One That Got Away, the graceful sequel to Raines's much-loved, bestselling memoir Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis, published to great acclaim in 1993. With the same winning combination of reminiscences, anecdotes, philosophy and fishing lore, his bold new memoir covers the eventful years in this latest passage of his life, and the realization that in relinquishing his former identity as a newspaperman he has actually gotten what he wanted, just in the most unlikely way. In wry and witty prose, Raines shifts between fishing vignettes and personal reflections on his childhood, his second marriage, his relationships with his two sons, the trajectory of his career at The New York Times and his move toward old age. At the center of his narrative is his most thrilling fishing adventure -- an epic battle with a marlin he hooked and fought for more than seven hours in the South Pacific -- which comes to symbolize his growing understanding and acceptance of the unpredictability of luck, love, lies and life, and how the unexpected can, in fact, be an opportunity to make life more interesting. Raines's wonderful descriptions of streams, people and fish; his passion for angling and writing; and his wise and perceptive commentary on the vagaries of his own life combine to create a profound book -- one of undeniable appeal and uncommon heart.…

hard cover, 4 audio cassettes, ex library with library markings, 5.75 hours, 5 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches, audio cassette, cassettes in very good condition, case in very good condition, fiction.

hard cover, 5 audio cassettes, ex library with library markings, 6.5 hours, 5 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches, audio cassette, cassettes in very good condition, case in very good condition, fiction.

AudioCD. Condición: Good. 9 AUDIO CDs, polished for your satisfaction for a worthwhile set, in the clamshell case withdrawn from the library collection. Some shelf wear and library markings to the box and the CDs. Each CD is polished and in an individual slot, protected and clear sounding. Enjoy this AUDIO CD performance! Shipped with care. Audio Book.…

mp3_cd. Condición: Good. MP3-CD. 1 Worthwhile and individually polished MP3 CD withdrawn from the library collection. Some library marking. Enjoy this complete performance on one MP3 CD.

MP3_CD. Condición: Good. MP3-CD. UNABRIDGED. 1 MP3 CD consisting of 8.5 hours, polished for your satisfaction. This MP3-CD is published by Recorded Books withdrawn from the library collection. Mild shelf wear to the clamshell case. Some library markings. In nice, reliable and presentable condition. Enjoy this audio performance. …

AUDIO CASSETTE. Condición: Good. 9 AUDIO CASSETTES published by Recorded Books, unabridged, withdrawn from the library collection. We will test each cassette, prior to shipping, for a clear sound quality. You will receive a good set. Enjoy this RELIABLE Audio Cassette performance.

Audio Book (Cassette). Condición: Good. No Jacket. A mystery about a returned Vietnam troop joined a firefighter Former library book. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.

Audio Book. Condición: Good. 7 RELIABLE and sturdy audio cassette tapes withdrawn from the library. Some shelf wear and library markings to the clamshell box and the cassettes. The library has stamped all the cassettes. Each tape has a marking from the library on it. The seven cassettes sit inside tested and clear sounding. Enjoy this worthwhile audio performance.…

Condición: Good. Llewelyn Moss, hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, instead finds men shot dead, a load of heroin, and more than $2 million in cash. Packing the money out, he knows, will change everything. But only after two more men are murdered does a victim's burning car lead Sheriff Bell to the carnage out in the desert, and he soon realizes how desperately Moss and his young wife need protection. One party in the failed transaction hires an ex-Special Forces officer to defend his interests against a mesmerizing freelancer, while on either side are men accustomed to spectacular violence and mayhem. The pursuit stretches up and down and across the border, each participant seemingly determined to answer what one asks another: how does a man decide in what order to abandon his life? A harrowing story of a war that society is waging on itself, and an enduring meditation on the ties of love and blood and duty that inform lives and shape destinies, No Country for Old Men is a novel of extraordinary resonance and power.…

Condición: Good. Llewelyn Moss, hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, instead finds men shot dead, a load of heroin, and more than $2 million in cash. Packing the money out, he knows, will change everything. But only after two more men are murdered does a victim's burning car lead Sheriff Bell to the carnage out in the desert, and he soon realizes how desperately Moss and his young wife need protection. One party in the failed transaction hires an ex-Special Forces officer to defend his interests against a mesmerizing freelancer, while on either side are men accustomed to spectacular violence and mayhem. The pursuit stretches up and down and across the border, each participant seemingly determined to answer what one asks another: how does a man decide in what order to abandon his life? A harrowing story of a war that society is waging on itself, and an enduring meditation on the ties of love and blood and duty that inform lives and shape destinies, No Country for Old Men is a novel of extraordinary resonance and power.…

Unabridged audio narration of a young man*s odyssey during the Civil War Scarce. Case is 5-1/4 x 8-1/2 x 2-1/4. Fine unused condition, complete. Boxed set of 9 audiocassettes in pictorial plastic case.

Condición: Very Good. In Dog Days, Jon Katz, the squire of Bedlam Farm, allows us to live our dreams of leaving the city for the country, and shares the unpredictable adventure of farm life. The border collies, the sheep, the chickens, the cat, the ram, and one surprisingly sociable steer named Elvis all contribute to the hum (and occasional roar) of Bedlam. On timeless summer days and in punishing winter storms, Katz continues his meditation on what animals can selflessly teach us-and what we in turn owe to them. With good neighbors, a beautiful landscape, and tales of true love thrown in, Dog Days gives us not only marvelous animal stories but a rich portrait of the harmonious world that is Bedlam Farm. Praise for Dog Days Anyone who has ever loved an animal, who owns a farm or even dreams of it, will read Dog Days with appreciation and a cathartic lump in his or her throat. -The Washington Post Katz proves himself a Thoreau for modern times as he ponders the relationships between man and animals, humanity and nature, and the particularly smelly qualities of manure.-Fort Worth Star-Telegram Katz constructs the perfect blend between self-revelation and his subtle brand of humor.-The Star-Ledger City-dweller-turned-farmer Katz . . . returns with further adventures from his animal-filled upstate New York sheep farm. Charming.-People The perfect summer book . . . You will not be disappointed.-The Philadelphia Inquirer A new twist on the American dream.-The Christian Science Monitor Thoroughly enchanting.-The Dallas Morning News.…

Condición: Very Good. In Dog Days, Jon Katz, the squire of Bedlam Farm, allows us to live our dreams of leaving the city for the country, and shares the unpredictable adventure of farm life. The border collies, the sheep, the chickens, the cat, the ram, and one surprisingly sociable steer named Elvis all contribute to the hum (and occasional roar) of Bedlam. On timeless summer days and in punishing winter storms, Katz continues his meditation on what animals can selflessly teach us-and what we in turn owe to them. With good neighbors, a beautiful landscape, and tales of true love thrown in, Dog Days gives us not only marvelous animal stories but a rich portrait of the harmonious world that is Bedlam Farm. Praise for Dog Days Anyone who has ever loved an animal, who owns a farm or even dreams of it, will read Dog Days with appreciation and a cathartic lump in his or her throat. -The Washington Post Katz proves himself a Thoreau for modern times as he ponders the relationships between man and animals, humanity and nature, and the particularly smelly qualities of manure.-Fort Worth Star-Telegram Katz constructs the perfect blend between self-revelation and his subtle brand of humor.-The Star-Ledger City-dweller-turned-farmer Katz . . . returns with further adventures from his animal-filled upstate New York sheep farm. Charming.-People The perfect summer book . . . You will not be disappointed.-The Philadelphia Inquirer A new twist on the American dream.-The Christian Science Monitor Thoroughly enchanting.-The Dallas Morning News.…

Audio Book (Cassette). Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library copy, it has stamps and stickers. Overall a little worn, but it still has all it's audio cassettes.