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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

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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
... Přečtěte si více
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

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
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

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**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
Connecticut in the Golden Age of Spiritualism

podle Elaine M. Kuzmeskus ...

In the aftermath of the Civil War, distraught Connecticut residents turned to Spiritualism as a means of connecting with their lost loved ones. Daniel Dunglas Home of New London held his first public séance as a teenager in 1851, and he reportedly levitated and handled hot coals without injury. Famous Litchfield native Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband, Calvin, were believers, and Harriet's ... Přečtěte si více

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In the aftermath of the Civil War, distraught Connecticut residents turned to Spiritualism as a means of connecting with their lost loved ones. Daniel Dunglas Home of New London held his first public séance as a teenager in 1851, and he reportedly levitated and handled hot coals without injury. Famous Litchfield native Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband, Calvin, were believers, and Harriet's
... Přečtěte si více
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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The Demon of Unrest

A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

podle John Valdez ...

This summary book is intended to provide an abridged overview and analysis of Howell Raines's work, "Silent Cavalry: How Union Soldiers from Alabama Helped Sherman Burn Atlanta—and Then Got Written Out of History." The content herein is a condensed representation and interpretation of the original text and does not encompass the entirety of the author's work. While efforts have been made to ... Přečtěte si více

195,78 Kč

This summary book is intended to provide an abridged overview and analysis of Howell Raines's work, "Silent Cavalry: How Union Soldiers from Alabama Helped Sherman Burn Atlanta—and Then Got Written Out of History." The content herein is a condensed representation and interpretation of the original text and does not encompass the entirety of the author's work. While efforts have been made to
... Přečtěte si více
Wicked Prescott

podle Parker Anderson ...

Swindlers, confidence men and outlaws--the mountain shadows and Ponderosa pines surrounding Prescott conceal their grim histories and crooked ways. The small hamlet turned mining town became Arizona's first capital in 1864, and with wealth and power came every type of vice and crime. One block west of the famed Whiskey Row, the roaring red-light district attracted ladies of easy virtue, who often ... Přečtěte si více

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Swindlers, confidence men and outlaws--the mountain shadows and Ponderosa pines surrounding Prescott conceal their grim histories and crooked ways. The small hamlet turned mining town became Arizona's first capital in 1864, and with wealth and power came every type of vice and crime. One block west of the famed Whiskey Row, the roaring red-light district attracted ladies of easy virtue, who often
... Přečtěte si více
Rock 'n' Roll Radio Milwaukee

Stories from the Fifth Beatle

podle Bob Barry ...

A never-before-seen collection of photos and stories about Bob Barry, the iconic celebrity DJ of Milwaukee.Bob Barry ruled Milwaukee's airwaves in the '60s and '70s. The only time the Beatles performed here, Barry introduced them to the audience, and he was the only local personality who spent time in private with the Fab Four. If a band or musician came to town, he met them with a microphone. ... Přečtěte si více

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A never-before-seen collection of photos and stories about Bob Barry, the iconic celebrity DJ of Milwaukee.Bob Barry ruled Milwaukee's airwaves in the '60s and '70s. The only time the Beatles performed here, Barry introduced them to the audience, and he was the only local personality who spent time in private with the Fab Four. If a band or musician came to town, he met them with a microphone.
... Přečtěte si více
The Heritage of Talkeetna

podle Roberta Sheldon ...

Heritage of Talkeetna focus is on the people. From its beginning, Talkeetna seems to have been a lure for people noted for their character, individualism, sense of independence, and humor. This pattern remains true today, and in a thoughtful sense might almost be identified as an ongoing legacy. Despite tough, often harsh lives certain people remained for many years, providing durable threads that ... Přečtěte si více

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Heritage of Talkeetna focus is on the people. From its beginning, Talkeetna seems to have been a lure for people noted for their character, individualism, sense of independence, and humor. This pattern remains true today, and in a thoughtful sense might almost be identified as an ongoing legacy. Despite tough, often harsh lives certain people remained for many years, providing durable threads that
... Přečtěte si více
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

The Making of a Style Icon

podle Christiana Carson ...

Unveiling the Woman Behind the Icon: Carolyn Bessette KennedyBefore she became entwined with a legacy, Carolyn Bessette was a force all her own.This captivating biography delves beyond the headlines to reveal the intelligent, determant woman who captured the hearts of millions. From her quiet beginnings to her rise in the fashion world, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy weaved a life rich in personal ... Přečtěte si více

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Unveiling the Woman Behind the Icon: Carolyn Bessette KennedyBefore she became entwined with a legacy, Carolyn Bessette was a force all her own.This captivating biography delves beyond the headlines to reveal the intelligent, determant woman who captured the hearts of millions. From her quiet beginnings to her rise in the fashion world, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy weaved a life rich in personal
... Přečtěte si více
Historical Burial Grounds of the New Hampshire Seacoast

podle Glenn A. Knoblock ...

Série série Images of America
Historic Burial Grounds of the New Hampshire Seacoast, a photographic study of Colonial Era-burial grounds, uncovers the fascinating history of the area from the 1680s to 1810. These early cemeteries are a direct link to our past, and yet very little has been done to preserve their history through photographs. By understanding how, why, and by whom these gravestones were made, the symbolism they ... Přečtěte si více

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Historic Burial Grounds of the New Hampshire Seacoast, a photographic study of Colonial Era-burial grounds, uncovers the fascinating history of the area from the 1680s to 1810. These early cemeteries are a direct link to our past, and yet very little has been done to preserve their history through photographs. By understanding how, why, and by whom these gravestones were made, the symbolism they
... Přečtěte si více
Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals

podle Archer Butler Hulbert ...

Volume 1 of the series "Historic Highways of America". According to Wikipedia: "Archer Butler Hulbert (26 Jan 1873 24 Dec 1933), historical geographer, writer, and professor of American history... He was Vice-Principal of the Putnam Military Academy, Zanesville, Ohio, until 1897. Hulbert then did newspaper work in Korea in 1897 and '98: he was editor of the Korean Independent (Seoul) and edited ... Přečtěte si více

20,66 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

Volume 1 of the series "Historic Highways of America". According to Wikipedia: "Archer Butler Hulbert (26 Jan 1873 24 Dec 1933), historical geographer, writer, and professor of American history... He was Vice-Principal of the Putnam Military Academy, Zanesville, Ohio, until 1897. Hulbert then did newspaper work in Korea in 1897 and '98: he was editor of the Korean Independent (Seoul) and edited
... Přečtěte si více
The Angel Oak Story

podle Ruth M. Miller, Linda V. Lennon ...

Angel Oak is estimated to be more than 400 years old. The story of the live oak begins with the "purchase" of Johns Island from the Cussoe Indians by a representative of Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper in 1675. The land upon which the tree grows was then granted to Abraham Waight in 1717. The oak garnered its name when descendant Martha Waight married Justus Angel. This same family maintained ownership ... Přečtěte si více

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Angel Oak is estimated to be more than 400 years old. The story of the live oak begins with the "purchase" of Johns Island from the Cussoe Indians by a representative of Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper in 1675. The land upon which the tree grows was then granted to Abraham Waight in 1717. The oak garnered its name when descendant Martha Waight married Justus Angel. This same family maintained ownership
... Přečtěte si více
The Plot to Change America

How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free

podle Mike Gonzalez ...

The Plot to Change America exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself. This book reveals what has really happened, explains why it is urgent to change course, and offers a strategy to do so. Though we should not fool ourselves into thinking that it will be easy to eliminate identity politics, we should not overthink it, either. Identity politics relies on the creation of ... Přečtěte si více

315,39 Kč

The Plot to Change America exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself. This book reveals what has really happened, explains why it is urgent to change course, and offers a strategy to do so. Though we should not fool ourselves into thinking that it will be easy to eliminate identity politics, we should not overthink it, either. Identity politics relies on the creation of
... Přečtěte si více
Legendary Locals of Santa Fe

podle Ana Pacheco ...

Founded in 1610, Santa Fe has been a beacon for those yearning for adventure, a different way of life, a place of expression, and the opportunity to meld the old with the new. Designated America�s first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Creative City in 2005, Santa Fe is home to people from around the world. Legendary Locals of Santa Fe pays tribute to a diverse ... Přečtěte si více

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Founded in 1610, Santa Fe has been a beacon for those yearning for adventure, a different way of life, a place of expression, and the opportunity to meld the old with the new. Designated America�s first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Creative City in 2005, Santa Fe is home to people from around the world. Legendary Locals of Santa Fe pays tribute to a diverse
... Přečtěte si více
Turquoise and Six-Guns

The Story of Cerrillos, New Mexico

podle Marc Simmons ...

The rock-ribbed hills surrounding Cerrillos, New Mexico, are honeycombed with mineshafts and it is these mines that have shaped the history of the town and of the district over which it presides. The Pueblo Indians for untold ages took out turquoise; the Spaniards in their turn found gold, silver and lead; and finally, the Anglo-Americans exploited all of these in addition to copper, zinc and coal ... Přečtěte si více

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The rock-ribbed hills surrounding Cerrillos, New Mexico, are honeycombed with mineshafts and it is these mines that have shaped the history of the town and of the district over which it presides. The Pueblo Indians for untold ages took out turquoise; the Spaniards in their turn found gold, silver and lead; and finally, the Anglo-Americans exploited all of these in addition to copper, zinc and coal
... Přečtěte si více
History of Lawton (Oklahoma, U.S.)

podle Owen Brown ...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of Lawton, Oklahoma, from its founding in 1901 to its current role as a thriving regional center. Organized into twenty detailed chapters, the work delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic development, and political and economic history, while examining the diverse cultural, social, and environmental factors that have ... Přečtěte si více

62,39 Kč

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of Lawton, Oklahoma, from its founding in 1901 to its current role as a thriving regional center. Organized into twenty detailed chapters, the work delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic development, and political and economic history, while examining the diverse cultural, social, and environmental factors that have
... Přečtěte si více
The Rise of the Black Panther Party in 1970

podle Adam Marshall ...

The late 1950s and early 1960s in the United States was a period marked by profound social upheaval, and for many African Americans, the optimism sparked by the Civil Rights Movement was tempered by the ongoing realities of systemic racism. While the movement, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., sought to achieve legal equality through nonviolent protests and legal challenges, a growing ... Přečtěte si více

62,39 Kč

The late 1950s and early 1960s in the United States was a period marked by profound social upheaval, and for many African Americans, the optimism sparked by the Civil Rights Movement was tempered by the ongoing realities of systemic racism. While the movement, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., sought to achieve legal equality through nonviolent protests and legal challenges, a growing
... Přečtěte si více
Let Me Tell You a Story

podle Larada Horner-Miller ...

How did a young mail carrier from Oklahoma put together a ranch in southeastern Colorado during the depression when others were losing theirs?This delightful booklet tells the story of how my grandfather, Laurence Horner, put our family ranch together in southeastern Colorado during the depressions. Harold Horner, my dad begins the tale in Oklahoma and how the young Horner's ended up in a small ... Přečtěte si více

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How did a young mail carrier from Oklahoma put together a ranch in southeastern Colorado during the depression when others were losing theirs?This delightful booklet tells the story of how my grandfather, Laurence Horner, put our family ranch together in southeastern Colorado during the depressions. Harold Horner, my dad begins the tale in Oklahoma and how the young Horner's ended up in a small
... Přečtěte si více
Participation, Community, and Public Policy in a Virginia Suburb

Of Our Own Making

podle Patricia Farrell Donahue ...

Participation, Community, and Public Policy in a Virginia Suburb: Of Our Own Making challenges the conventional wisdom that we can diagnose the vitality of modern American communities using just the few participation trends routinely tracked in social research, such as voting or volunteering. Through the story of Pimmit Hills, Virginia, author Patricia Donahue shows that a community is really the ... Přečtěte si více

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Participation, Community, and Public Policy in a Virginia Suburb: Of Our Own Making challenges the conventional wisdom that we can diagnose the vitality of modern American communities using just the few participation trends routinely tracked in social research, such as voting or volunteering. Through the story of Pimmit Hills, Virginia, author Patricia Donahue shows that a community is really the
... Přečtěte si více
The Worst Weather on Earth

A History of the Mount Washington Observatory

podle William Lowell Putnam ...

"There may be worse weather, from time to time, at some forbidding place on Planet Earth, but it has yet to be reliably recorded." So begins The Worst Weather on Earth: A History of the Mount Washington Observatory. Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet above sea level, is one of the highest elevations in the eastern United States and is subject to some of the fiercest weather patterns in the world. ... Přečtěte si více

208,44 Kč

"There may be worse weather, from time to time, at some forbidding place on Planet Earth, but it has yet to be reliably recorded." So begins The Worst Weather on Earth: A History of the Mount Washington Observatory. Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet above sea level, is one of the highest elevations in the eastern United States and is subject to some of the fiercest weather patterns in the world.
... Přečtěte si více
The Making of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

A Devil, Two Rivers, and a Dream

podle Teresa S. Moyer, Paul A. Shackel ...

Série série American Association for State and Local History
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is most widely known today for the attempted slave revolt led by John Brown in 1859, the nucleus for the interpretation of the current national park. Here, Moyer and Shackel tell the behind-the-scenes story of how this event was chosen and preserved for commemoration, providing lessons for federal, state, local and non-profit organizations who continually ... Přečtěte si více

857,59 Kč

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is most widely known today for the attempted slave revolt led by John Brown in 1859, the nucleus for the interpretation of the current national park. Here, Moyer and Shackel tell the behind-the-scenes story of how this event was chosen and preserved for commemoration, providing lessons for federal, state, local and non-profit organizations who continually
... Přečtěte si více
Arsenal of History

The Powder Magazine of South Carolina

podle Alan Stello Jr. ...

The Powder Magazine was completed circa 1713 as an arsenal to safely store munitions in the South Carolina colonial capital of Charles Town, serving continuously in defense through the 1740s and periodically until the 1820s. Rescued from destruction in 1902, the building has served as a museum for more than a century, inspiring countless other historic conservation efforts. Museum Director Alan ... Přečtěte si více

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The Powder Magazine was completed circa 1713 as an arsenal to safely store munitions in the South Carolina colonial capital of Charles Town, serving continuously in defense through the 1740s and periodically until the 1820s. Rescued from destruction in 1902, the building has served as a museum for more than a century, inspiring countless other historic conservation efforts. Museum Director Alan
... Přečtěte si více

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Hillbilly Elegy

The 99% Invisible City

The Counterculture Movement and the 1970's Fight for Freedom

American Reich

Connecticut in the Golden Age of Spiritualism

Uncommon - Vol I

The Demon of Unrest

Wicked Prescott

Rock 'n' Roll Radio Milwaukee

The Heritage of Talkeetna

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

Historical Burial Grounds of the New Hampshire Seacoast

Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals

The Angel Oak Story

The Plot to Change America

Legendary Locals of Santa Fe

Turquoise and Six-Guns

History of Lawton (Oklahoma, U.S.)

The Rise of the Black Panther Party in 1970

Let Me Tell You a Story

Participation, Community, and Public Policy in a Virginia Suburb

The Worst Weather on Earth

The Making of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Arsenal of History