“Delightfully surprising….A portable virtual museum…an entertaining stroll through the history of one of the world’s great cities” (Kirkus Reviews), told through 101 distinctive objects that span the
The inside story behind one of the most revered bands in music history during the early days of punk rock in New York, from legendary drummer Marky Ramone.Rolling Stone ranked the Ramones at #26 on it
Herb Sturz's non-ideological brand of social entrepreneurship offers an antidote to cynicism about Washington's failures and fears about government. Over five decades of service, he has suecessfully
“A fresh and fast-paced study of one of the most important crimes of the twentieth century” (The Washington Post), The Brother now discloses new information revealed since the original publication in
From the urban affairs correspondent of the New York Times comes the story of a city through the structures that define it, from the Empire State Building to the homeless shelter that pioneered modern
Fifty years after their execution in June 1953 for conspiring to steal atomic secrets, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg remain the subjects of great emotional debate and acrimony. The man whose testimony al
Flying pigs, retro hairstyles and hand grenades are among some of the images found in this book celebrating the art and craft of Cambodia’s hand-painted advertising. The book introduces the signs, the
A richly illustrated - and entertaining - history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal from Sam Roberts of the New York Times "This well-done piece of urban history will appeal to both railroad enthu
Identifies and offers insight into the trends and social shifts changing the face of America today, covering such topics as the near-retirement of baby boomers, the precarious balance between older Am
No one denies that New York City is unique—but what makes it sui generis? Sam Roberts, longtime city reporter, has puzzled over this in print and in his popular New York Times podcasts for years. In
No one denies that New York City is unique—but what makes it sui generis? Sam Roberts, longtime city reporter, has puzzled over this in print and in his popular New York Times podcasts for year
Volume IV of this series brings to a close nearly ten years of research and publication of Sam Houston’s correspondence by Madge Thornall Roberts and the University of North Texas Press. As befitting
In a stunning repudiation of the Democratic machine, John V.Lindsay (1921-2000) captured the New York mayoralty in 1965 by promising to rid the city of apathy and corruption and make New York governab
In a stunning repudiation of the Democratic machine, John V. Lindsay (1921-2000) captured the New York mayoralty in 1965 by promising to rid the city of apathy and corruption and make New York governa
In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan landmarks. In this celebration of the one hundred year
Volume III of Sam Houston’s personal correspondence continues the projected four-volume series of previously unpublished personal letters to and from Sam Houston. This volume begins in the fall of 184
In the April, 1971, issue of Southwestern Historical Quarterly , historian Llerena Friend wrote that there was a need for a new editing of Houston correspondence” to complement the eight-v
Use the wand to hear the sounds!YOU can make the magic happen in this exciting Christmas book! Each time you press the wand to the pages you'll hear a different magic spell, as you help Santa and his elves get ready for the big day. From mending broken toys to helping the reindeer fly faster, there are five different spells to cast as they set off on their Christmas journey.
This book is a comparative study of military practice in Sui-Tang China and the Byzantine Empire between approximately 600 and 700 AD. It covers all aspects of the military art from weapons and battle
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