Big City Boss in Depression and War, Hardcover - Roger Biles

The first full-length biography of Edward J. Kelly tells the vivid story of the rough-hewn politician who became one of Chicago's most powerful may...

Reducere. Award NamePulitzer PrizeAward categoryHistoryBetween 1929 and 1945, two great travails were visited upon the American people: the Great Depression ...

A revealing (in more ways than one) tell-all from Long Island girl-turned-international fashion influencer, designer, CEO, and tech entrepreneur Da...

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Reducere. From its riveting start in the night skies of Afghanistan to its stunning end in the recent Paris terrorist attacks, Assassins is an insider's stor...

Reducere. A spunky, feminist take on the myth of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and courage From the moment she sprung from Zeus's head, Athena wa...

Contributor(s): Author: Lynsey AddarioFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist and New York Times bestselling author, a stunning and persona...

Reducere. Crossroads of the continent, Land of Lincoln, hub of commerce--or, as Charles Dickens viewed it, a landscape "oppressive in its barren monotony"--I...

From the author of the Lucinda Pierce series, comes a thrilling new mystery, set during the Second World War . . . Oak Ridge, Tennessee, otherwise ...

Reducere. Join Little Kitty as he begins an adventure moving from his quiet suburban life to the hustle and bustle of New York City. In this catchy rhyming r...

DescriptionFor much of its 2, 000-year history, the Roman Catholic Church was a formidable political and military power, in contrast to its pacifis...

Reducere. A young American's timely account of endurance and enlightenment after being caught up in Lebanon's summer of siege. Ashe Stevens is a rising actor...

Known as the 'Patron Saint of Club Golfers' throughout the world, Dr Frank Barney Gorton Stableford is recognised as one of the most prominent figu...

Reducere. Discover the life of Simone Biles--a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9 Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all t...

Professional Basketball in 1939-40: On the Cusp of Depression and WarBy: John HogrogianProfessional basketball began its modern history in 1946, wh...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Lukasz KamienskiShooting Up: A Short History of Drugs and War examines how intoxicants have been put to the service of stat...

DescriptionIsaac Cordal ...is a sculpture artist from London. His sculptures take the form of little people sculpted from concrete in 'real' situat...

Reducere. During the Civil War, Cincinnati played a crucial role in preserving the United States. Not only was the city the North's most populous in the west...

Reducere. The Big Boss (1971) was Bruce Lee's first starring role that catapulted him to worldwide stardom as the Number one Box office martial arts star.202...

Reducere. "Chickie takes us thousands of miles on a hilarious quest laced with sorrow, but never dull. You will laugh and cry, but you will not be sorry that...

Reducere. Big Nose, Big City is the companion children's book to the documentary film 'Idle Threat'. One man's crusade to improve air quality in New York Cit...

Reducere. Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he fa...

A heartwarming, gorgeously illustrated picture book of an adorable cat finding its forever home, from acclaimed author-artist Tim Miller. Tiny, bra...

Reducere. When you feel depressed, suffering from a deep sadness, do you feel powerless over your mood? Does your life feel unmanageable because of it? Does ...

Reducere. A classic and poignant treatment of Japan's struggle between recognition of the kamikaze's futility and the country's pride in having made the atte...

Reducere. Part of Hill and Wang's Critical Issues Series and well established on college reading lists, PRISONERS WITHOUT TRIAL presents a concise introducti...

Reducere. In Epic Athletes: Simone Biles, celebrated sports journalist Dan Wetzel scores a perfect ten with this uplifting young reader's biography of gold m...

Research chemist-sleuth Libby Clark must uncover the traitor within in this gripping World War II mystery. May 1945. Harry S. Truman has become pre...

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Ian BrownNumber of pages: 286Collection: Routledge RevivalsPublication date: 2016Dimensions: 139 x 215 x ...

If you could have an adventure in London, where would you go? Curious kids will find plenty to see, learn, and explore in this fun and illustrated ...

From pre-war murmurings to postwar memorials, John Fidler's engaging account of Lancaster in World War II draws on first-hand recollections, newspa...

If you could have an adventure in New York City, where would you go? Curious readers will find plenty of sights, smells, and tastes to explore in t...

Reducere. Lizzie Nichols is back, pounding the New York City pavement and looking for a job, a place to live, and her proper place in the universe (not neces...

Reducere. DescriptionDrama erupts from the cracks of STORM's broken marriage and everything is turned upside down. When emotions reach a burning crescendo, v...

Reducere. DescriptionThe Art Of Big O is a beautifully illustrated 8.5 x 11 in. 272 page hardcover book that tells the story of The BIG 'O' publishing compan...

Publisher: Tilted Axis PressAuthor(s): Sang Young ParkPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 26Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedescopera f...

Contributor(s): Author: Edith SparksToo often, depictions of women's rise in corporate America leave out the first generation of breakthrough women...

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Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. The definitive chronicle of the origins of French avant-garde literature and art, Roger Shattuck's classic portrays the cultural bohemia of turn-of...

Reducere. Simone Biles may be small in size, but she is larger than life in the sport of gymnastics! A coach recognized Biles's natural talent at just six ye...

City of Big Shoulders links key events in Chicago's development, from its marshy origins in the 1600s to today's robust metropolis. Robert G. Spinn...

Publisher: Books By BoxerAuthor(s): Books By BoxerPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 139 x 250 x 19Cover type: HardbackRedescopera farmecul lecturii...

Having guided the nation through the worst economic crisis in its history, Franklin Delano Roosevelt by 1939 was turning his attention to a world o...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Lincoln PeirceCan Nate Wright get any cooler? Not according to Nate himself. He's already P.S. 38's rockin'est drummer, fin...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Roger CrowleyA gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today. The fal...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Isabelle de le (Independent Scholar, Switzerland) CourtIllustration(s): 35 bw illusNumber of pages: ...