Beat stiff (52 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Experienced pastry chef Johnson whips up an insider look at San Francisco's cut-throat restaurant trade. Cranky Mary Ryan has sunk a lot of time and talent into the in-vogue American Fare, the town's hottest spot, while grieving over her broken marriage. At work very early one morning, she steps on a laundry bag stuffed with the dead body of one of her employees. The investigation soon exposes all the dirty secrets that the food business would like to keep secret: the philandering chefs, the silly whims of the dining public, the hiring of illegal aliens, and the subsistence-living pay scale. Events begin to spiral that in time take out the restaurant's celebrity chef and force Mary to use her unique skills to uncover a poisonous scheme.Beat Until Stiff gives a frank view of the cooking/restaurant scene and explores why food has become theater, with all the waiters, the busboys, the chefs, and the dining public on stage, each with their own parts to learn and perform. Dessert is the last word, the amen of a meal. And Mary Ryan always has to have the last word. Hard edged, filled richly with restaurant lore, sharply characterized, this is a debut to savor.…

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Good. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Experienced pastry chef Johnson whips up an insider look at San Francisco's cut-throat restaurant trade. Cranky Mary Ryan has sunk a lot of time and talent into the in-vogue American Fare, the town's hottest spot, while grieving over her broken marriage. At work very early one morning, she steps on a laundry bag stuffed with the dead body of one of her employees. The investigation soon exposes all the dirty secrets that the food business would like to keep secret: the philandering chefs, the silly whims of the dining public, the hiring of illegal aliens, and the subsistence-living pay scale. Events begin to spiral that in time take out the restaurant's celebrity chef and force Mary to use her unique skills to uncover a poisonous scheme.Beat Until Stiff gives a frank view of the cooking/restaurant scene and explores why food has become theater, with all the waiters, the busboys, the chefs, and the dining public on stage, each with their own parts to learn and perform. Dessert is the last word, the amen of a meal. And Mary Ryan always has to have the last word. Hard edged, filled richly with restaurant lore, sharply characterized, this is a debut to savor.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condizione: Good. 2003 EDITION 1ST PRINTING. COVER HAS VERY LIGHT CREASING WITH LIGHT SHELF WEAR. 203 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. MYSTERY. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

Mass Market Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Still in solid reading condition. NO markings in text.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine+. First Edition/First Printing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1590580400 First edition, First Printing. Signed by the author on the title page. Not inscribed, price clipped or otherwise marked. Securely wrapped, dust jacket in protective cover and shipped in a box. Full # line starting with a 1. Book is New. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. Signed by the author. Flat signature.

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. Stated First edition, first printing, full number line starting with "1". DJ intact. Appears unread, minor shelf and/or handling wear. Providing superior service since 2001. Dropshippers heartily welcomed.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. dj: as new. book: as new. signed. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. very good.

paperback. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: very_good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Not Issued. 1st Edition. A First edition, BUT 2ND printing. Soft Cover book. Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. No store stamps Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Thanks and Enjoy. All-ways well packaged, All-ways fast service. Thanks.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. An Excellent Copy - Signed Dear Bob, Hope You Enjoy The Story - By The Author On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Thanks And Enjoy. Signed by Author(s). Book.…

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Beat Until Stiff: A Mary Ryan Mystery. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good, shelf wear, stained. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Mylared. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s).

Condizione: New.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 1st. Ed. FINE/FINE. SIGNED COPY. Mary Ryan and pastry chef Johnson, try to make thier bistro popular despite some of the deadly ingredients surrounding them. Signed by Author. Book.

AUDIO CD. Condizione: Very Good. 6 BRAND NEW AUDIO CDs. NEW CDS SEALED in the shrink wrap. Just a bit of shelf wear. Enjoy this NEW AUDIO CD performance GIFT QUALITY for your home and library.

Paperbound. Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. proof. Advance review proof copy. A mystery novel and expose of the side of the restaurant industry you seldom see. ; octavo; 204 pages pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Fine copy in a fine dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. Signed by author on half-title page without inscription. Packaged in a box and shipped promptly with delivery confirmation. Conscientious customer satisfaction a given. Signed by Author(s). …

AudioCD. Condizione: Very Good. 6 BRAND NEW AUDIO CDS COLLECTOR EDITION FOR YOUR LIBRARY. NEW IN THE SHRINK WRAP in the clamshell case. Just a bit of shelf wear. Enjoy this NEW GIFT QUALITY AUDIO CD performance.