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Hillbilly Elegy

A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

podle J. D. Vance ...

Hillbilly Elegy recounts Vice President J.D. Vance's powerful origin story...From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate now serving as the Vice President of the United States, an incisive account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"You will not read a more importa... ... Přečtěte si více

236,19 Kč

Hillbilly Elegy recounts Vice President J.D. Vance's powerful origin story...From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate now serving as the Vice President of the United States, an incisive account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"You will not read a more importa...
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The 99% Invisible City

A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design

podle Roman Mars, Kurt Kohlstedt ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t ... Přečtěte si více

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**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t
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American Reich

A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate

podle Eric Lichtblau ...

**A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice | From the Pulitzer-winning author of the New York Times bestseller The Nazis Next DoorA deeply reported exploration of the violent resurgence of hatred and white supremacy through the lens of Orange County, California—“ground zero” for racial extremism—and the story of one brutal murder there that revealed the deep roots of violent bigotry as a ... Přečtěte si více

226,29 Kč

**A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice | From the Pulitzer-winning author of the New York Times bestseller The Nazis Next DoorA deeply reported exploration of the violent resurgence of hatred and white supremacy through the lens of Orange County, California—“ground zero” for racial extremism—and the story of one brutal murder there that revealed the deep roots of violent bigotry as a
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ABOVE AND BEYOND

How a tall, lanky kid from the Omaha Housing projects spent a lifetime helping others top their dreams

podle Ann Wead Kimbrough ...

How a tall, lanky kid from the Omaha Housing projects spent a lifetime helping others top their dreams. Above and Beyond recounts the long and grateful life of Dr. Rodney S. Wead. The beatings at the hands of "fake" police officers, blatant racism, and discrimination in his adulthood, paled in comparison to the pains of the abject poverty endured by the young Mr. Wead in north Omaha, NE. Yet, **Dr ... Přečtěte si více

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How a tall, lanky kid from the Omaha Housing projects spent a lifetime helping others top their dreams. Above and Beyond recounts the long and grateful life of Dr. Rodney S. Wead. The beatings at the hands of "fake" police officers, blatant racism, and discrimination in his adulthood, paled in comparison to the pains of the abject poverty endured by the young Mr. Wead in north Omaha, NE. Yet, **Dr
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A Small Town's Legacies

podle Laurel Collins ...

A Small Town's Legacies takes the reader on an historical journey that begins in the 1700s with early settlers building homesteads in the swampy wilderness of Northwest Pennsylvania. Their experiences of hardships, ingenuity, and bravery enabled these stalwart people to survive and create a thriving community first known as Coniot.The early residents of Espyville and the generations that followed ... Přečtěte si více

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A Small Town's Legacies takes the reader on an historical journey that begins in the 1700s with early settlers building homesteads in the swampy wilderness of Northwest Pennsylvania. Their experiences of hardships, ingenuity, and bravery enabled these stalwart people to survive and create a thriving community first known as Coniot.The early residents of Espyville and the generations that followed
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A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume II)

podle Stephen M. Ostrander ...

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume II) During the whole period of the Revolution Brooklyn had been peculiarly disturbed. More than any other of the county towns, it had been distracted and prostrated. Farms had been pillaged and the property of exiled Whigs given over to Tory friends of the Governor. Military occupation naturally resulted in great damage to property. ... Přečtěte si více

72,55 Kč

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume II) During the whole period of the Revolution Brooklyn had been peculiarly disturbed. More than any other of the county towns, it had been distracted and prostrated. Farms had been pillaged and the property of exiled Whigs given over to Tory friends of the Governor. Military occupation naturally resulted in great damage to property.
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A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume I)

podle Stephen M. Ostrander ...

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume I) At the time of his death, in 1885, Mr. Ostrander had completed considerable MS. for a history of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County; had prepared many chronological notes with a view to fuller writing, and had accumulated a mass of material in the form of transcripts, references, newspaper and other reports. It was his own ... Přečtěte si více

72,55 Kč

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume I) At the time of his death, in 1885, Mr. Ostrander had completed considerable MS. for a history of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County; had prepared many chronological notes with a view to fuller writing, and had accumulated a mass of material in the form of transcripts, references, newspaper and other reports. It was his own
... Přečtěte si více
The Great Yosemite Holdups

The Last Stagecoach Robberies on the Road to Yosemite and How One of the Events Was Actually Photographed!

podle William B. Secrest ...

The robberies on the road to Yosemite during the early 1900s were unique for several reasons. Despite the lack of money involved, the number of coaches and passengers robbed at one time, coupled with the fact that the bandits were never apprehended, were reason enough to be remembered. Even more important, however, was the fact that one of the holdups was actually photographed. This ... Přečtěte si více

72,55 Kč

The robberies on the road to Yosemite during the early 1900s were unique for several reasons. Despite the lack of money involved, the number of coaches and passengers robbed at one time, coupled with the fact that the bandits were never apprehended, were reason enough to be remembered. Even more important, however, was the fact that one of the holdups was actually photographed. This
... Přečtěte si více
Slave Narratives From Confederate States

podle Work Projects Administration ...

Série série Slave Narratives Series
This book contains the complete collection of all narratives told to employees of the Work Projects Administration by former slaves living in the states that comprised the Confederate States of America. The narratives were collected in 1936-1938 at the time of the Great Depression in the United States. The narratives in this varied collection include stories of life as a slave, life after the ... Přečtěte si více

606,40 Kč

This book contains the complete collection of all narratives told to employees of the Work Projects Administration by former slaves living in the states that comprised the Confederate States of America. The narratives were collected in 1936-1938 at the time of the Great Depression in the United States. The narratives in this varied collection include stories of life as a slave, life after the
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The Missions of New Mexico, 1776

A Description by Fray Francisco Atanasio Dominguez with Other Contemporary Documents

podle Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, Fray Angelico Chavez ...

Překlad: Eleanor B. Adams ...

Fray Francisco Atanasio Domínguez, canonical inspector of the missions of New Mexico in 1776, compared most everything in New Mexico to Mexico City, "the delightful and alluring cradle of my birth, for which no praise is ever adequate." And hardly anything measured up. He disparaged the people of New Mexico and the religious art of Spanish immigrant Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco. Then, by an ironic ... Přečtěte si více

210,97 Kč

Fray Francisco Atanasio Domínguez, canonical inspector of the missions of New Mexico in 1776, compared most everything in New Mexico to Mexico City, "the delightful and alluring cradle of my birth, for which no praise is ever adequate." And hardly anything measured up. He disparaged the people of New Mexico and the religious art of Spanish immigrant Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco. Then, by an ironic
... Přečtěte si více
Across America : The Great West and the Pacific Coast

podle James F. Rusling ...

Across America : The Great West and the Pacific Coast Across America, from New York to San Francisco, may be roughly estimated as three thousand miles. The first third of this occupied us only about three days and three nights, though the whole trip consumed just less than a twelve-month. From New York to St. Louis, via Cincinnati, was our first stage, and of course by railroad. We left New York, ... Přečtěte si více

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Across America : The Great West and the Pacific Coast Across America, from New York to San Francisco, may be roughly estimated as three thousand miles. The first third of this occupied us only about three days and three nights, though the whole trip consumed just less than a twelve-month. From New York to St. Louis, via Cincinnati, was our first stage, and of course by railroad. We left New York,
... Přečtěte si více
60 Amazing Black People Who Changed The World: Bedtime Inspirational Stories On Black People Who Changed Our World With Their Incredible Power

podle Morgan Smith ...

Imagine a world where slavery still exists, and your freedom depended on the colour of your skin?Imagine a world where you couldn't get a job, ride a bus or eat in a restaurant, because of the colour of your skin?That world once existed and was only changed through sacrifice!The world has always been changed by people of vision and courage, who have often had to fight against hardship and ... Přečtěte si více

88,02 Kč

Imagine a world where slavery still exists, and your freedom depended on the colour of your skin?Imagine a world where you couldn't get a job, ride a bus or eat in a restaurant, because of the colour of your skin?That world once existed and was only changed through sacrifice!The world has always been changed by people of vision and courage, who have often had to fight against hardship and
... Přečtěte si více
Community Memories

A Glimpse of African American Life in Frankfort, Kentucky

podle Winona L. Fletcher, Sheila Mason Burton, James E. Wallace, Douglas A. Boyd ...

Community Memories is a fascinating look into life recalled by African Americans who consider Frankfort their home. Featuring unique oral history recollections and over two hundred candid personal photographs collected from community residents, the book provides an enlightening expression of the black experience in Kentucky's capital. The memories focus on the elusive concept of community—that ... Přečtěte si více

251,39 Kč

Community Memories is a fascinating look into life recalled by African Americans who consider Frankfort their home. Featuring unique oral history recollections and over two hundred candid personal photographs collected from community residents, the book provides an enlightening expression of the black experience in Kentucky's capital. The memories focus on the elusive concept of community—that
... Přečtěte si více
John D. MacArthur

A View from the Bar

podle Bob Sanford ...

One of the Richest Men on Earth in His Later Years Many of us have seen some of the blessings provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, mostly at the close of programs on PBS-TV. But few of us are aware of how wide-ranging The Foundation is; neither are we aware of this eccentric billionaire who looked into the future and directed all of his wealth to the betterment of mankind ... Přečtěte si více

168,65 Kč

One of the Richest Men on Earth in His Later Years Many of us have seen some of the blessings provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, mostly at the close of programs on PBS-TV. But few of us are aware of how wide-ranging The Foundation is; neither are we aware of this eccentric billionaire who looked into the future and directed all of his wealth to the betterment of mankind
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Uncommon - Vol I

A Black Man's Journey (Revised Version)

podle Mel King Publishing ...

Uncommon - A Black Man's JourneyBy Mel KingDive into the compelling and heartfelt memoir of Mel King, a Black man who navigates life's challenges and triumphs from South Central Los Angeles to the U.S. Air Force, and beyond. Uncommon - A Black Man's Journey is an inspiring and candid account of resilience, self-discovery, and perseverance in the face of adversity.Set against the backdrop of the ... Přečtěte si více

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Uncommon - A Black Man's JourneyBy Mel KingDive into the compelling and heartfelt memoir of Mel King, a Black man who navigates life's challenges and triumphs from South Central Los Angeles to the U.S. Air Force, and beyond. Uncommon - A Black Man's Journey is an inspiring and candid account of resilience, self-discovery, and perseverance in the face of adversity.Set against the backdrop of the
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HOW THE US STOLE HAWAII: Paradise Lost

The Hidden Story of a Kingdom’s Fall and the Resilience of Its People

podle Bruno M. Oxford ...

Dive into the untold story of betrayal, resistance, and resilience in How the US Stole Hawaii: Paradise Lost. This gripping account takes you beyond the postcard-perfect images of paradise to uncover the truth about how a sovereign kingdom was overthrown and reshaped by imperial ambition.For centuries, Hawaii stood as a proud and thriving nation, rich in culture, language, and traditions, with a ... Přečtěte si více

396,42 Kč

Dive into the untold story of betrayal, resistance, and resilience in How the US Stole Hawaii: Paradise Lost. This gripping account takes you beyond the postcard-perfect images of paradise to uncover the truth about how a sovereign kingdom was overthrown and reshaped by imperial ambition.For centuries, Hawaii stood as a proud and thriving nation, rich in culture, language, and traditions, with a
... Přečtěte si více
California Women Vote!! A Fight That Never Should Have Been Necessary

podle Gay Toltl Kinman ...

Suffrage-the right to vote-for women in California. This book explores the fight for women's suffrage in California, focusing on the key factors that led to victory in both Northern and Southern parts of the state. It covers the role of politics, women's clubs, election laws, the California Legislature, and political campaigning. It also looks at how technology like automobiles and telephones, ... Přečtěte si více

104,37 Kč

Suffrage-the right to vote-for women in California. This book explores the fight for women's suffrage in California, focusing on the key factors that led to victory in both Northern and Southern parts of the state. It covers the role of politics, women's clubs, election laws, the California Legislature, and political campaigning. It also looks at how technology like automobiles and telephones,
... Přečtěte si více
Spanning Centuries

The Remarkable True Legend of Martin's Mill Bridge (and the Community Who Saved Her)

podle Kirsten Hubbard ...

Folks in these parts have been marrying their stories to this old covered bridge for at least seven generations. By the measures of kin, that would be your great-grandmother's great-grandmother's mother. They carved their initials, maybe a date or a name if it were short enough. Sweetest perhaps are those lovers' hearts- etched on the woven trusses that shielded kisses from the censure of a ... Přečtěte si více

82,06 Kč

Folks in these parts have been marrying their stories to this old covered bridge for at least seven generations. By the measures of kin, that would be your great-grandmother's great-grandmother's mother. They carved their initials, maybe a date or a name if it were short enough. Sweetest perhaps are those lovers' hearts- etched on the woven trusses that shielded kisses from the censure of a
... Přečtěte si více
Amazing Ashville

The Most Colorful Community in America

podle Bob Hines ...

In the heart of the Buckeye State, nestled amongst the corn and soy bean fields lies one of the most colorful rural communities in the United States. In Amazing Ashville, you’ll find a guide to all the weird and wonderful aspects of this Ohio community unlike any other, just waiting for you to unearth its uncounted mysteries.Read countless true tales of small town lore, like the dog who voted ... Přečtěte si více

205,45 Kč

In the heart of the Buckeye State, nestled amongst the corn and soy bean fields lies one of the most colorful rural communities in the United States. In Amazing Ashville, you’ll find a guide to all the weird and wonderful aspects of this Ohio community unlike any other, just waiting for you to unearth its uncounted mysteries.Read countless true tales of small town lore, like the dog who voted
... Přečtěte si více
Oldest Chicago, Second Edition

podle David Anthony Witter ...

Chicago has thrived for almost two hundred years, growing from a backwoods swamp, to a rail and manufacturing hub, to a light of the new Millennium. While many great structures have been lost or demolished, much of this history still lives on. Within the pages of Oldest Chicago, get to know the history of the Windy City's most iconic buildings and the stories that bring their walls to life. ... Přečtěte si více

205,45 Kč

Chicago has thrived for almost two hundred years, growing from a backwoods swamp, to a rail and manufacturing hub, to a light of the new Millennium. While many great structures have been lost or demolished, much of this history still lives on. Within the pages of Oldest Chicago, get to know the history of the Windy City's most iconic buildings and the stories that bring their walls to life.
... Přečtěte si více
Secret Tucson: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

podle Clark Norton ...

What onetime New York crime boss spent his last decades in Tucson? Which cutting-edge scientific lab is hidden below a football stadium here? Why does the Beatles’ classic song “Get Back” include a nod to Tucson? And what on earth is a “stravenue?” To find the answers to some of the most intriguing and entertaining questions about Tucson, look no further than Secret Tucson: A Guide to the Weird, ... Přečtěte si více

205,45 Kč

What onetime New York crime boss spent his last decades in Tucson? Which cutting-edge scientific lab is hidden below a football stadium here? Why does the Beatles’ classic song “Get Back” include a nod to Tucson? And what on earth is a “stravenue?” To find the answers to some of the most intriguing and entertaining questions about Tucson, look no further than Secret Tucson: A Guide to the Weird,
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Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

podle Eric Peterson, David Lewis ...

here do the tunnels under the Colorado State Capitol go and why were they dug there in the first place? What is the backstory behind Tom’s Baby, the largest piece of gold ever unearthed in Colorado? Denver may be known worldwide as the Mile High City, but its elevation is just one item on a long list of anomalies.In Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure you’ll find many more ... Přečtěte si více

267,15 Kč

here do the tunnels under the Colorado State Capitol go and why were they dug there in the first place? What is the backstory behind Tom’s Baby, the largest piece of gold ever unearthed in Colorado? Denver may be known worldwide as the Mile High City, but its elevation is just one item on a long list of anomalies.In Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure you’ll find many more
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The Paradox of Jamestown

1585–1700

podle Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier ...

Série Kniha 1997 - The Drama of American History Series
History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and ... Přečtěte si více

110,89 Kč

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and
... Přečtěte si více
First Ladies: From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama

From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama

podle Betty Caroli ...

Betty Boyd Caroli's engrossing and informative First Ladies is both a captivating read and an essential resource for anyone interested in the role of America's First Ladies. This expanded and updated fourth edition includes Laura Bush's tenure, Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential bid, and an in-depth look at Michelle Obama, one of the most charismatic and appealing First Ladies in recent history. ... Přečtěte si více

217,99 Kč

Betty Boyd Caroli's engrossing and informative First Ladies is both a captivating read and an essential resource for anyone interested in the role of America's First Ladies. This expanded and updated fourth edition includes Laura Bush's tenure, Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential bid, and an in-depth look at Michelle Obama, one of the most charismatic and appealing First Ladies in recent history.
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Hillbilly Elegy

The 99% Invisible City

American Reich

ABOVE AND BEYOND

A Small Town's Legacies

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume II)

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County (Volume I)

The Great Yosemite Holdups

Slave Narratives From Confederate States

The Missions of New Mexico, 1776

Across America : The Great West and the Pacific Coast

60 Amazing Black People Who Changed The World: Bedtime Inspirational Stories On Black People Who Changed Our World With Their Incredible Power

Community Memories

John D. MacArthur

Uncommon - Vol I

HOW THE US STOLE HAWAII: Paradise Lost

California Women Vote!! A Fight That Never Should Have Been Necessary

Spanning Centuries

Amazing Ashville

Oldest Chicago, Second Edition

Secret Tucson: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

The Paradox of Jamestown

First Ladies: From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama