Tony Petracca

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

Tony Petracca, a native of Philadelphia, is a Catholic priest active in Western Pennsylvania. Since his parents and siblings all moved to the West Coast in the 1980s, he has undertaken over three dozen cross-country drives to visit them, experiencing over that time an incredible chunk of the intervening continent in its various aspects. This volume offers both a taste of his travel experiences, and specific recommendations for others to plan and begin their own such adventures, so that they too might discover the same length of road destinations, the same breadth of beauty, and the same depth of history, that he has. While his guardian angel has needed to work overtime on some of these excursions, he has always enjoyed a strong sense of the Lord's providential presence on these treks, so that travel on US interstates, wherever else he is heading, has always brought him closer to God. It is his hope that others will not only read and enjoy this book, but will allow it to launch them onto America's highways and byways, so that they too might not only hear the Creator talking to them through vastness and majesty, but also come to appreciate the many treasures that our nation has to offer.

Seeing America First

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Matthew Desmond

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Poverty and Profit in the American City

Based on years of embedded fieldwork and painstakingly gathered data, this masterful book transforms our understanding of extreme poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving a devastating, uniquely American problem.

Evicted

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James R. Barrett

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

Becoming American in the Multiethnic City

A lively history of turn-of-the-20th-century urban life in major cities as experienced and influenced by Irish Americans makes a case that urban culture was largely shaped by people with a distinctly Hibernian heritage, explaining that the descendants of Irish immigrants imposed their own values, beliefs and prejudices on subsequent newcomers. By the author of The Tragedy of American Radicalism. 30,000 first printing.

The Irish Way

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Two solid, attractive volumes (“Our American Heritage” and “Our Christian Heritage”) that appear unread. Copyright 1952 by Good Will Publishers. A couple of faint spots on each cover. Please message me if you are interested in one volume only ($8 each) and I will adjust the listing. #history #religion #nonfiction #hardcover #bundle #America #USA #vintage (Shelf 8F) (SW7)

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

New Jersey

Hope of the Nation BUNDLE **

James Bradley

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Oregon

A True Story of Courage

FLYBOYS is the true story of young American airmen who were shot down over Chichi Jima. Eight of these young men were captured by Japanese troops and taken prisoner. Another was rescued by an American submarine and went on to become president. The reality of what happened to the eight prisoners has remained a secret for almost 60 years. After the war, the American and Japanese governments conspired to cover up the shocking truth. Not even the families of the airmen were informed what had happened to their sons. It has remained a mystery--until now. Critics called James Bradley's last book "the best book on battle ever written." FLYBOYS is even better: more ambitious, more powerful, and more moving. On the island of Chichi Jima those young men would face the ultimate test. Their story--a tale of courage and daring, of war and of death, of men and of hope--will make you proud, and it will break your heart.

Flyboys

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Kristin Hannah

Indiana

'Kristin Hannah is a classic storyteller and The Four Winds sees her at the top of her game' - Matt Haig'Powerful and compelling' - Delia Owens, number one international bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing'A story of love, family, unbreakable bonds, bravery and hope. I loved this book so much!' - Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . . . Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she'd yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa's world is shattered to the winds. Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess? From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again - against all odds - Elsa's incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love.The Four Winds is a deeply moving, powerful story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the multi-million-copy number one bestselling author of The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah. Praise for Kristin Hannah 'A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival' - Kate Morton 'A masterclass' - Karen Swan **** What readers LOVE about The Four Winds: 'Everyone should read this book. This is the new American classic' 'It will break your heart and bring you to tears. It will also be one of the best books you read all year!' 'This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. I absolutely loved this book!' 'Gripping and captivating . . . heartbreaking and inspiring' 'We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful' 'BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet'

The Four Winds

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Jonathan Franzen

Enid Lambert begins to worry about her husband when he begins to withdraw and lose himself in negativity and depression as he faces Parkinson's disease.

The Corrections

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John Steinbeck

An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers
 
To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years.

With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and  the unexpected kindness of strangers.

California

An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years. With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and the unexpected kindness of strangers.

Travels with Charley in Search of America

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Peter Marshall

David Manuel

Anna Wilson Fishel

Georgia

Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington

This interactive children's edition of the best-seller, The Light and the Glory, reveals how God worked through America's founding fathers. Ages 9-12.

The Light and the Glory for Children

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David Nevin

Like new except small rip on bottom back dust jacket as shown in picture 

Nevin's first new novel since his New York Times bestseller Dream West offers a richly told, robust history of a magnificent age and a glorious war--a war that would either claim the breadth of the continent for America . . . or cede its vast expanse to England. Splendid David Nevin is an author of power and scope.--James A. Michener.

1812: A Novel

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Jhumpa Lahiri

Colorado

A debut collection of short fiction blends elements of Indian traditions with the complexities of American culture in such tales as "A Temporary Matter," in which a young Indian-American couple confronts their grief over the loss of a child, while their Boston neighborhood copes with a nightly blackout. Original. 20,000 first printing.

Interpreter of Maladies

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Vermont

The Making of a President 1972

Richard Beeman

New Hampshire

Government

A Fully Annotated Declaration of Independence, U. S. Constitution and Amendments, and Selections from the Federalist Papers

A compact, fully annotated reference to important documents includes coverage of crucial Supreme Court cases that have shaped America's constitutional history.

The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution

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Why Americans Should Care More about Global Economic Policy

In the two decades since the United States became the world's only superpower, policymakers in Washington have seemingly abandoned many tools of statecraft and instead now rely on U.S. military strength as the key--and sometimes the sole--element of its global strategy. Yet economists see a world in which the salience of military power has been shrinking as greater affluence and deepening interdependence transform the global economy.

In Winners without Losers, Edward J. Lincoln, a highly regarded economist, contends that the best chance the United States has of ensuring peace and prosperity--for itself and for the rest of the world--will be found at conference tables rather than on the battlefield. Shining a spotlight on foreign trade policy as an agent for political change, this cogent and well-argued book urges policymakers, the business community, and citizens to find a path to increased stability by forging stronger international economic ties.

Interdependence is founded on cooperation with other nations, and in particular on multilateral institutions. Over the past five years, in particular, American policy has moved strongly away from cooperation and, in a single-minded pursuit of the "war against global terror," has largely ignored economic issues. Extending the scope of his previous work, which started with the economic transformations of postwar Japan and more recently considered the evolution of economic linkages and cooperation in East Asia, Lincoln applies regional lessons to the world stage. More than a critique of current policies, Winners without Losers argues for a transformation of American foreign policy that recognizes the new realities of the globalized world-realities that America's leaders ignore at the nation's peril.

Winners Without Losers

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Ross Perot

Eerily relevant words to today’s political environment!

“This book and the movement that spawned it are only the beginning. I urge you to monitor your government, and to demand results from all candidates and office holders, especially in this election year.
Only the people can rebuild America. “

“ only the people, the owners of this country, can make America strong again”￼

Perfect condition. No marks or dings. Tight binding. ￼Great collectible, especially for a politico!

Nebraska

How We Can Take Back Our Country

Reviews Perot's political views and urges Americans to continue to monitor government and demand results from all candidates and officeholders

United We Stand

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Dambisa Moyo

 library markings showen crossed out on the first page shown in photo otherwise excellent condition like new.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Michigan

Fifty Years of Economic Folly - And the Stark Choices Ahead

In How the West Was Lost, the New York Times bestselling author Dambisa Moyo offers a bold account of the decline of the West’s economic supremacy. She examines how the West’s flawed financial decisions have resulted in an economic and geopolitical seesaw that is now poised to tip in favor of the emerging world, especially China.

Amid the hype of China’s rise, however, the most important story of our generation is being pushed aside: America is not just in economic decline, but on course to become the biggest welfare state in the history of the West. The real danger is a thome, Moyo claims. While some countries – such as Germany and Sweden – have deliberately engineered and financed welfare states, the United States risks turning itself into a bloated welfare state not because of ideology or a larger vision of economic justice, but out of economic desperation and short-sighted policymaking. How the West Was Lost reveals not only the economic myopia of the West but also the radical solutions that it needs to adopt in order to assert itself as a global economic power once again.

How the West Was Lost

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Tim Scott

Florida

Choosing Hope, Creating Unity

"Senator Scott is a rising star who sees and understands the importance of bipartisanship to move America forward. This book is a political memoir that includes his core messages as he prepares to make a presidential bid in 2022"--

America, a Redemption Story

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Tom Brokaw

The renowned television journalist focuses on a remarkable generation of Americans, born in the 1920s, who came of age during the Depression, fought in World War II, and came home to build a new America during the postwar era. TV tie-in. 200,000 first printing. Tour.

The Greatest Generation

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Anand Giridharadas

#hardcover #paperback #nonfiction #america #texas #crime 


Murder and Mercy in Texas

Describes how a Bangladeshi immigrant, shot in the Dallas mini mart where he worked in the days after September 11 in a revenge crime, forgives his assailant and petitions the State of Texas to spare his attacker the death penalty. 20,000 first printing.

The True American

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The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

A journalist explores the homogenization of American culture and the impact of the fast food industry on modern-day health, economy, politics, popular culture, entertainment, and food production.

Fast Food Nation

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Alan Brinkley

In excellent condition. Just very minor bent on the bottom pages ( shown in picture) and a school information on first page. 

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

History

Connecting With the Past - AP Edition

Aligned to the latest AP standards, American History, AP edition, shows students that history is not just a collection of names and dates, but an ongoing story which teaches us about the present as well as the past! Known for its clear narrative voice and impeccable scholarship, Alan Brinkley's best-selling text invites students to think critically about the many forces that continually create the United States. In a concise but wide-ranging narrative, Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and of our understanding of its history—an understanding that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our reexamination of new evidence and perspectives on the past. This 14th edition features a new series of Consider the Source essays, a brand new pedagogy program, four new America in the World essays, and extensive content updates that demonstrate how a new generation of historians and of historical actors continues to shape the American story.

American History

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#hardcover #science #america #evolution #darwin

Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul

A highly regarded scientist's examination of the battle between evolution and intelligent design, and its implications for how science is practiced in America.

Only a Theory

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Tony Petracca

Seeing America First

Matthew Desmond

Evicted

James R. Barrett

The Irish Way

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Hope of the Nation BUNDLE **

James Bradley

Flyboys

Kristin Hannah

The Four Winds

Jonathan Franzen

The Corrections

John Steinbeck

Travels with Charley in Search of America

Peter Marshall; David Manuel; Anna Wilson Fishel

The Light and the Glory for Children

David Nevin

1812: A Novel

Jhumpa Lahiri

Interpreter of Maladies

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The Making of a President 1972

Richard Beeman

The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution

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Winners Without Losers

Ross Perot

United We Stand

Dambisa Moyo

How the West Was Lost

Tim Scott

America, a Redemption Story

Tom Brokaw

The Greatest Generation

Anand Giridharadas

The True American

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Fast Food Nation

Alan Brinkley

American History

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Only a Theory

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