wyszukanych pozycji: 6
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Chikara!: A Sweeping Novel of Japan and America - 1907 to 1983
ISBN: 9781440117671 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 560 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. First published in 1984, this remarkable story of a Japanese American family, received accolades to this day. From 1907, through WWI, adventure and discrimination, Pearl Harbor and WWII, Hiroshima to the market battle of the 80's, this mighty epic is a powerful page turner.
"absorbing...rich in understanding of the Japanese spirit." "Riveting." "for anyone who wants a good book to read." "a moving saga that makes for entertaining as well as educational reading." "A book of... First published in 1984, this remarkable story of a Japanese American family, received accolades to this day. From 1907, through WWI, adventure and di...
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Ulysses, A Novel
ISBN: 9781440118203 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Ulysses chronicles the remarkable life of Ulysses S. Grant and the people who thrived on his strengths and preyed on his weaknesses in a dramatic and compelling style that combines James Michener and Irving Stone. Ulysses offers a rich tapestry of Grant's life-from West Point to the Civil War to the White House, from his trouble with alcohol to heroism. A review in the Dallas Morning News described it as "better than the biographies." And a retired Air Force Academy history dean wrote, ..".a masterful job of biographical reconstruction."
Ulysses chronicles the remarkable life of Ulysses S. Grant and the people who thrived on his strengths and preyed on his weaknesses in a dramatic and ...
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91,54 |
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Gray Victory
ISBN: 9781440119743 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Gray Victory is a richly textured, exciting novel of conspiracy and intrigue set mostly in Richmond. Its 1866, the year after the South won the war, and a live Jeb Stuart gets a court of inquiry over his actions involving Gettysburg. Stimulating subplots abound as John Mosby defends the flamboyant Stuart, and seeks the truth about Gettysburg, while a an abolitionist terrorist team, led by a son of John Brown, plots to kill the Southern leaders in the courtroom to ignite a return to war. Deeply researched. One of the most fascinating "what ifs" ever written.
Gray Victory is a richly textured, exciting novel of conspiracy and intrigue set mostly in Richmond. Its 1866, the year after the South won the war, a...
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83,90 |
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Apache Autumn: A Novel of the Apache Nation
ISBN: 9781440138355 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 452 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. p>First published in 1993, Skimin's 13th book covers Chihine Apache history from the 1500s to 1913. This work depicts Apache society and culture with understanding and empathy, resisting sentimentalism. Apache Autumn was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
"Skimin's research is awesome" -Booklist "Skimin masterfully relates a tale that gives us a detailed view of the history and tradition." -Library Journal "Unforgettable." -Houston Chronicle "An absorbing drama that happens to come with a hefty-and healthy-dose of history." -Tucson Citizen p>First published in 1993, Skimin's 13th book covers Chihine Apache history from the 1500s to 1913. This work depicts Apache society and culture with ...
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91,54 |
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Footprints of Heroes: From the American
ISBN: 9781591022817 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Robert Skimin, a former paratrooper, army aviator, and artillery officer during his twenty years of military service, offers a compelling look at American history by tracing the life paths of its heroes and heroines. While many of the well-known heroes of history are included here, Skimin's unique account provides memorable vignettes and anecdotes, which bring the careers and contributions of these remarkable people to life. He also includes stories about more obscure heroes, whose courage was often as great as that of the most famous icons of history: for example, a Mexican-American kid who...
Robert Skimin, a former paratrooper, army aviator, and artillery officer during his twenty years of military service, offers a compelling look at Amer...
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110,80 |
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Renegade Lightning
ISBN: 9781440138362 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This book was first published in 1992. The work is a remarkable look at WWII flying in the Mediterranean. The winner of the 1953 Ohiohana book award for Chikara! is at his best in this aviation story. Ferdie Pacheco, M.D., The Flight of the Doctor on TV, presented valuable ideas in the making of this book, which received many laudatory reviews.
This book was first published in 1992. The work is a remarkable look at WWII flying in the Mediterranean. The winner of the 1953 Ohiohana book award f...
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68,61 |