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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

    239,69 Kč

  • The 99% Invisible City

    A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design

    **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

    367,69 Kč

  • 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

    229,59 Kč

  • The Counterculture Movement and the 1970's Fight for Freedom

    podle Adam Marshall ...
    The late 1960s and early 1970s were a period of great social, political, and cultural upheaval in the United States. The traditional values of American society, which had long been rooted in conformity, capitalism, and consumerism, were increasingly questioned by a generation that was coming of age during a time of war, civil rights struggles, and rapid technological change. The Counterculture ... Přečtěte si více

    62,39 Kč

  • 1000 Dark America History Not Fun Facts: Disturbing, Gruesome Trivia You’ll Regret Knowing

    podle Andrea Febrian ...
    WARNING: If you're looking for "inspiring" history… close this page.But if you're tired of the polished, classroom-safe version of the past—and you crave the raw, unsettling truth—this book is the darkest rabbit hole you'll read all year.Most history books feel like homework. The facts are buried under lectures, dates, and "acceptable" narratives. You want dark American history that grabs you by ... Přečtěte si více

    124,98 Kč

  • Notorious Kansas Bank Heists

    Gunslingers to Gangsters

    podle Rod Beemer ...
    Bank robbers wreaked havoc in the Sunflower State. After robbing the Chautauqua State Bank in 1911, outlaw Elmer McCurdy was killed by lawmen but wasn't buried for sixty-six years. His afterlife can be described only as bizarre. Belle Starr's nephew Henry Starr claimed to have robbed twenty-one banks. The Dalton gang failed in their attempt to rob two banks simultaneously, but others accomplished ... Přečtěte si více

    271,49 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • Pioneers in Paradise

    A Historical and Biographical Record of Early Days in Three Rivers, California 1850s to 1950s

    podle Sophie Britten ...
    This book tells the hundred-year history of Three Rivers, California, from the 1850s to the 1950s. Three Rivers has always been a special place, one of rolling wooded hills, nestled close to the High Sierra mountains. Those mountains feed the rivers that give the place its name. It was an ideal place for the pioneers of this story to settle.The book is divided into two basic parts. The first tells ... Přečtěte si více

    208,44 Kč

  • Sky Determines

    An Interpretation of the Southwest

    podle Ross Calvin ...
    Desert environment leaves its stark impress upon plants, animals, and men. And Ross Calvin tells the beautifully strange story of New Mexico-its ancient culture, the coming of the Spanish friars, the Spanish occupation, pueblo life, the Apaches and their long warfare with the whites, cattle and sheep raising and cowboys and outlaws, and the old trails, and the coming of the railroads-treating all ... Přečtěte si více

    131,29 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • The Glory Years of the Pennsylvania Turnpike

    Take a journey on the Pennsylvania Turnpike - the "superhighway" that went from one generation's tourist destination to the ridicule of another's. The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened to traffic on October 1, 1940. Built using the right-of-way and unfinished tunnels of the never completed South Pennsylvania Railroad, it was a supreme achievement of civil engineering. The new highway immediately ... Přečtěte si více

    265,69 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • A Family of Women

    The Carolina Petigrus in Peace and War

    The often-stereotyped belles and matrons of the nineteenth-century South emerge as diverse personalities in this compelling account of three generations of women from a South Carolina family whose fate rose and fell with the fortunes of the state. Through vivid, interwoven life stories, the book offers a unique perspective on how these women conducted their lives, shared personal triumphs and ... Přečtěte si více

    563,19 Kč

  • Roan Mountain

    podle Robert Sorrell ...
    Série série Images of America
    Roan Mountain depicts this history of this small and diverse appalachian community.Roan Mountain, a 6,286-foot-high peak, straddles the Tennessee and North Carolina state line in the Appalachian Mountains. Home to world-famous rhododendron gardens, the Appalachian Trail, the site of Gen. John T. Wilder's historic Cloudland Hotel, and record-breaking lofty balds, thousands of visitors, including ... Přečtěte si více

    273,60 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • Haunted North Central Texas

    podle Teresa Nordheim ...
    Série série Haunted America
    Explore the haunted lore and inexplicable tragedies of North Central Texas. North Central Texas is home to some former residents who just won't leave. Encounter spirits of affluent families lingering in their mansions and the specters of notorious outlaws still trapped in their jail cells. Uncover the mysterious demise of Garland's Smiley family and the grisly secrets of a Grayson County ... Přečtěte si více

    271,49 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • Tapping the Pines

    The Naval Stores Industry in the American South

    The extraction of raw turpentine and tar from the southern longleaf pine—along with the manufacture of derivative products such as spirits of turpentine and rosin—constitutes what was once the largest industry in North Carolina and one of the most important in the South: naval stores production. In a pathbreaking study that seamlessly weaves together business, environmental, labor, and social ... Přečtěte si více

    395,49 Kč

  • Extraordinary Black Missourians: Pioneers, Leaders, Performers, Athletes, & Other Notables Who've Made History, 2nd Edition

    African Americans have been a part of Missouri from its territorial days to the present, making significant contributions across myriad professions as pioneers, educators, civil rights activists, and journalists, to name a few. Now in its second edition, Extraordinary Black Missourians profiles more than 100 notable citizens, such as Grace Bumbry, George Washington Carver, Elizabeth Keckley, ... Přečtěte si více

    271,04 Kč

  • Montana: Elk, Cowboys, and Glacier National Park

    Think You Know Your States?, #10

    podle Chelsea Falin ...
    Série Kniha 10 - Think You Know Your States?
    Did you know that the Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England?Or how about that Montana's average state population density is only six people per square mile?Or that the largest migratory elk herd in the nation calls Montana its home?If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about Montana ... Přečtěte si více

    62,39 Kč

  • Old Spain in Our Southwest

    Facsimile of the Original 1936 Edition

    podle Nina Otero-Warren ...
    Nina Otero-Warren’s book, Old Spain in Our Southwest (1936), recorded her memories of the family hacienda in Las Lunas, New Mexico. ... Přečtěte si více

    181,39 Kč

  • Maywood

    podle Douglas Deuchler ...
    Série série Images of America
    The character of this singular suburb is preserved and celebrated in Images of America: Maywood. A must-have for fans of Illinois history. Ten miles west of Chicago on the west bank of the Des Plaines River sits Maywood, a village that was founded in 1869 by seven New England businessmen who established the Maywood Land Company. This prairie community, carefully laid out along the railroad, ... Přečtěte si více

    269,52 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • Authentic America

    250 Distinctly American Places to Explore

    podle Cheryl M. Hargrove ...
    In commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary of independence in 2026, this book explores what makes America distinctive from other countries–its ideals, ingenuity, culture, and creativity. Through experiences at 250 places and events across the U.S., readers can discover the country's authentic attributes and inventions that inspire visitors worldwide. Rather than a historical timeline or ... Přečtěte si více

    732,59 Kč

  • Hoosier Beer

    Tapping into Indiana Brewing History

    Crack open a bottle of Champagne Velvet and dive into the first complete history of brewing in Indiana, where the beer history is as old as the state itself. More than three hundred breweries have churned out the good stuff for thirsty Hoosiers, and this city-by-city guide gives readers a sample of every spot, allowing time to savor the flavor while sharing the hidden aspects, like the brave and ... Přečtěte si více

    280,79 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • Historic Haunts of the Long Beach Peninsula

    podle Sydney Stevens ...
    Série série Haunted America
    The towns and scenic byways of the Long Beach Peninsula attract more than just tourists, and from Oysterville to Ilwaco, ghostly tales abound. In Seaview, the Lamplighter hosts a multitude of spirits, including Lily, a murdered barmaid, while at the nearby Shelburne Inn, many guests have reported a ghostly presence that has yet to be identified. Mysterious footsteps can be heard on the stairs of ... Přečtěte si více

    265,69 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • The Quest

    In Pursuit of the Ultimate Mastery

    podle Tom Dongo ...
    Sedona seems to reflect the best qualities — or perhaps I should say the "combined" qualities, the essences and elements — of the Great Pyramids, Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Ayers Rock, Mount Shasta, the South American Pyramids, Peru, Tibet, Nepal, India, Lourdes, and many other power places around the world.How can I make such a claim? For the reason that I interact on a regular basis with ... Přečtěte si více

    353,66 Kč

  • Western Women (Abridged, Annotated)

    "The purpose of this book is to record woman’s part in working out the plan of our Western civilization; no other civilization, perhaps, bearing so conspicuously the imprint of her hand and her brain."So wrote Mary Douthit, herself a pioneer woman. She continued:"In patience, courage, and endurance, woman proved man’s equal. In her ability to cope with strenuous conditions, she was again his ... Přečtěte si více

    104,12 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

  • White Rural Rage

    The Threat to American Democracy

    podle Pensee Roy ...
    In "White Rural Rage," Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman deliver a powerful exposé on America's proudest citizens who paradoxically pose a significant threat to its core principles. With meticulous analysis, the authors delve into the heart of rural America, where despite holding the greatest electoral sway, communities face dire challenges such as poor healthcare access and job losses. Through ... Přečtěte si více

    167,77 Kč

  • Historic Spots in California

    Fifth Edition

    The only complete guide to the historical landmarks of California, this standard work has now been thoroughly revised and updated. The edition is enriched by some 200 photographs, most of which were taken by the reviser and all of which are new to this edition.Since the last revision in 1990, enormous changes have taken place within the state: many landscapes and buildings have been greatly ... Přečtěte si více

    600,99 Kč