• National Geographic's Guide to America's Historic Places


    • ASIN: 0792234146
    • ASIN: 0792234146
    • ISBN: 9780792234142
    • Manufacturer: Natl Geographic Society

  • National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 2nd Edition: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores

    National Geographic’s comprehensive travel guide to recreation areas, trails, historic sites, nature hikes, seashores, camping, and campgrounds is for everyone who loves outdoor recreation. This 544-page reference is an ultimate travel planner for all things national parks, filled with full-color photos, detailed maps, historical background, and practical facts on the location of the park system properties, as well as the best times to visit and top-rated activities

    • ASIN: 1426216920
    • ASIN: 1426216920
    • ISBN: 1426216920
    • Brand: National Geographic
    • Size: One Size
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • Clashing over Commerce: A History of US Trade Policy (Markets and Governments in Economic History)

    Should the United States be open to commerce with other countries, or should it protect domestic industries from foreign competition? This question has been the source of bitter political conflict throughout American history. Such conflict was inevitable, James Madison argued in The Federalist Papers, because trade policy involves clashing economic interests. The struggle between the winners and losers from trade has always been fierce because dollars and jobs are at stake: depending on what policy is chosen, some industries, farmers, and workers will prosper, while others will suffer.    �... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 022639896X
    • ASIN: 022639896X
    • ISBN: 022639896X
    • Manufacturer: University of Chicago Press

  • From Storefront to Monument: Tracing the Public History of the Black Museum Movement (Public History in Historical Perspective)

    Today well over two hundred museums focusing on African American history and culture can be found throughout the United States and Canada. Many of these institutions trace their roots to the 1960s and 1970s, when the struggle for racial equality inspired a movement within the black community to make the history and culture of African America more "public." This book tells the story of four of these groundbreaking museums: the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago (founded in 1961); the International Afro-American Museum in Detroit (1965); the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum in Wa... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1625340354
    • ASIN: 1625340354
    • ISBN: 1625340354
    • Brand: University of Massachusetts Press
    • Manufacturer: University of Massachusetts Press

  • Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

    NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales—both natural and man-made—illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information f... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426215649
    • ASIN: 1426215649
    • ISBN: 9781426215643
    • Brand: National Geographic
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • Moving Innovation: A History of Computer Animation (The MIT Press)

    A behind-the-scenes history of computer graphics, featuring a cast of math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game players, and studio executives.Computer graphics (or CG) has changed the way we experience the art of moving images. Computer graphics is the difference between Steamboat Willie and Buzz Lightyear, between ping pong and PONG. It began in 1963 when an MIT graduate student named Ivan Sutherland created Sketchpad, the first true computer animation program. Sutherland noted: “Since motion can be put into Sketchpad drawings, it might be exciting to try making c... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0262528401
    • ASIN: 0262528401
    • ISBN: 9780262528405
    • Brand: Mit Press
    • Manufacturer: The MIT Press

  • National Geographic Guide to State Parks of the United States, 4th Edition (National Geographic Guide to the State Parks of the U.S.)

    Hand-picked by the 50 state parks directors, this stunning group of 200-plus state parks presents the diversity and beauty of these accessible gems. From Florida to Alaska, from the white water at Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania to the dunes of Pink Coral Sand Dunes, Utah, from the 6-acre Iao Valley to the 204,000-acre Baxter, these parks represent the best cultural and natural areas protected within our state parks' system. From free to affordable, the state parks appeal to the day-visitor or the weekend escapist alike. Of the state parks' 25,000 miles of trails and recreation, the authors... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426208898
    • ASIN: 1426208898
    • ISBN: 9781426208898
    • Brand: National Geographic
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • America: A Concise History, Volume 2

    Known for its interpretive voice, balanced analysis, and brief-yet-comprehensive narrative, America: A Concise History helps students to make sense of it all while modeling the kind of thinking and writing they need to be successful. Offering more value than other brief books, America is competitively priced to save your students money, and features built-in primary sources and new ways of mastering the content so your students can get the most out of lecture and come to class prepared. The sixth edition rolls out Bedford/St. Martin’s new digital history tools, including LearningCurve, an ad... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1457648644
    • ASIN: 1457648644
    • ISBN: 1457648644
    • Brand: Ingramcontent
    • Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's

  • Photographing Big Bend National Park: A Friendly Guide to Great Images (W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series)

    With its combination of desert and mountain landscapes, the dramatic canyons of the Rio Grande, ancient pictographs, and remnants of pioneer ranch life, Big Bend National Park presents a wealth of subjects to the photographic eye. Add early morning and late evening sunlight, summer thunderstorms, and clear, star-spattered night skies, and the opportunities become irresistible.Professional nature photographer and frequent Big Bend traveler Kathy Adams Clark offers this handy and beautiful guide to maximizing the photographic experience of this visually stunning landscape.Photographing Big Bend ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1603448179
    • ASIN: 1603448179
    • ISBN: 1603448179
    • Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press

  • The National Parks of the United States: A Photographic Journey

    A stunning photography book featuring all 59 U.S. National Parks, published to coincide with the National Parks Service’s centennialThe National Parks of the United States is a stunning tribute to some of the most spectacular and diverse scenery in the world. From the peaks of Colorado to the glaciers of Alaska, from the volcanoes of Hawaii to the everglades of Florida, this handsome volume features all 59 National Parks, even the de-listed, forgotten three located in Michigan, North Dakota, and Oklahoma.The book also provides useful details for each park including nearest city, coordinates,... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1771621214
    • ASIN: 1771621214
    • ISBN: 1771621214
    • Brand: Douglas McIntyre
    • Manufacturer: Douglas & McIntyre

  • 50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

    This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426216904
    • ASIN: 1426216904
    • ISBN: 9781426216909
    • Brand: National Geographic
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • Spy Sites of Washington, DC: A Guide to the Capital Region's Secret History

    Washington, DC, stands at the epicenter of world espionage. Mapping this history from the halls of government to tranquil suburban neighborhoods reveals scoresof dead drops, covert meeting places, and secret facilities ― a constellation ofclandestine sites unknown to even the most avid history buffs. Until now.Spy Sites of Washington, DC traces more than two centuries of secret history from the Mount Vernon study of spymaster George Washington to the Cleveland Park apartment of the "Queen of Cuba." In 220 main entries as well as listings for dozens more spy sites, intelligence historians Rob... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1626163766
    • ASIN: 1626163766
    • ISBN: 1626163766
    • Manufacturer: Georgetown University Press

  • 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

    Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America.In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United States' and Canada's most pristine--and adventure-filled--national, state, and city parks with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best experiences, both obvious and unexpected, each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, detailed travel advice, fascinating facts, i... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426220103
    • ASIN: 1426220103
    • ISBN: 1426220103
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • CLEP History of the United States II w/CD (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the CLE (Test Preps)

    Get those CLEP college credits you deserve.. our savvy test experts show you the way to master the test and get the score that gets you college credit. This updated and revised test prep features a comprehensive review of U.S. since the Civil War plus 2 full-length practice exams based on the actual CLEP exam. Both exams are thoroughly discussed in extensive detail. Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day. The guide's glossary illustrates prominent persons and events in American history including court decisio... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0878912738
    • ASIN: 0878912738
    • ISBN: 0878912738
    • Brand: Brand: Research Education Association
    • Manufacturer: Research & Education Association

  • Best Tent Camping: Illinois: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization

    Perfect Camping for You in Illinois The Prairie State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? John Schirle has traversed the entire region―from Apple River Canyon State Park in the northwest, with its bubbling creeks and steep ravines, to the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in the south, one of the most photographed locations in the state―and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! Best Tent Camping: Illinois... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1634041046
    • ASIN: 1634041046
    • ISBN: 1634041046
    • Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press

  • Down to the Last Pitch : How the 1991 Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves Gave Us the Best World Series of All Time

    From acclaimed author Tim Wendel, the behind-the-headlines story of the Best World Series Ever, and the watershed season that propelled two of baseball s worst teams to dominance and ushered in baseball s modern era.

    • UPC: 42083555
    • Rating: 4.0

  • Best of Enemies : A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part One: 1783-1953

    "Best of Enemies is surely destined to stand alongside Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis as a graphic history of the Middle East. A must read for anyone interested in learning, or teaching, about the region."--Mark Levine, professor

    • UPC: 19858564
    • Rating: 3.0

  • Protecting America: Cold War Defensive Sites - Concise History of the Cold War and U.S. Military Sites, Extensive Bibliography and Source Information - Nuclear Weapons, Missiles - eBook

    Because the Cold War era (1945-1991) is so recent, and the universe of potentially related properties is so vast, relatively few such properties have been identified, designated as National Historic Landmarks, or listed in the

    • UPC: 379827673

  • Best of Enemies : A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part Three: 1984-2013

    Best of Enemies: A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part Three:

    • UPC: 413958513

  • Spirited Deed Revelations : The Factual Quest for the Truth, Accuracy, Integrity in the History of Historic Site # 06000160-2006 Us National Register the Spirit House

    Spirited Deed Revelations: The Factual Quest for the Truth, Accuracy, Integrity in the History of Historic Site # 06000160-2006 Us National

    • UPC: 53146413

  • Spirited Deed Revelations : The Factual Quest for the Truth, Accuracy, Integrity in the History of Historic Site # 06000160-2006 Us National Register the Spirit House

    Spirited Deed Revelations: The Factual Quest for the Truth, Accuracy, Integrity in the History of Historic Site # 06000160-2006 Us National

    • UPC: 53146414

  • Freedom Through Vigilance : Vol. 2: Usafss Ground Sites in Europe, Libya, Turkey, and Pakistan

    Freedom Through Vigilance: History of U.S. Air Force Security Service (Usafss), Volume II: Usafss Ground Sites in Europe, Libya, Turkey, and

    • UPC: 15906377

  • Blunting the Spear: Why Good People Get Out - USAF Retention of Best Officers from Combat Air Forces, Fighter, Bomber, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, UAV, UAS Communities, Avoiding Pilot Shortages - eBook

    Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this provocative book analyzes the United States Air Forces retention of the "best" rated officers from the combat air forces. Specifically, it addresses the retention of pilots

    • UPC: 603922174

  • The Art of Beautifying Suburban Home Grounds of Small Extent; The Advantages of Suburban Homes Over City or Country Homes; The Comfort and Economy of Neighboring Improvements; The Choice and Treatment of Building Sites; And the Best Modes of Laying Out, P

    The Art of Beautifying Suburban Home Grounds of Small

    • UPC: 317035093

  • In Their Own Best Interest : A History of the U.S. Effort to Improve Latin Americans

    For over a century the U.S. has "improved" the peoples of Latin America by promoting everything from representative democracy and economic development to oral hygiene. How did this paternalistic practice evolve and spread globally and

    • UPC: 634828323

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