Author: Vito Anthony
Publisher: XP Books
ISBN: 9781545668306
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 415
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An Islamic terrorist has made his way across the US/Canadian border with plans to interrupt the trial of the infamous underwear bomber, kill as many American's as possible and throw the justice system into chaos. Anna a young girl of an immigrant family living in the heartland of Michigan suspects the man crossing her border patrol station is an imminent threat. The only problem is, no one believes her. The authorities laugh at her suspicions while she defies orders and follows his trail. V-man a sharp eyed, fast talking Vietnam vet who spends his days taking care of the Detroit neighborhood he grew up in, realizes something isn't right with his good friend's new house guest and sets off to discover just what is triggering his internal alarm bells. This turns into an exciting, fast paced, patriotic story of V-man, Anna and an unlikely group of hardened vets and Inner City survivors who have no choice but to try to put a stop to the terrorist plot before it is too late, and in doing so prove who the Real Americans really are.
Author: Marc Leepson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429906472
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 494
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Flag: An American Biography is a vivid narrative that uncovers little-known facts and sheds new light on the more than 200-year history of the American flag. The thirteen-stripe, fifty-star flag is as familiar an American icon as any that has existed in the nation's history. Yet the history of the flag, especially its origins, is cloaked in myth and misinformation. Flag: An American Biography rectifies that situation by presenting a lively, comprehensive, illuminating look at the history of the American flag from its beginnings to today. Journalist and historian Marc Leepson uncovers scores of little-known, fascinating facts as he traces the evolution of the American flag from the colonial period to the twenty-first century. Flag sifts through the historical evidence to--among many other things--uncover the truth behind the Betsy Ross myth and to discover the true designer of the Stars and Stripes. It details the many colorful and influential Americans who shaped the history of the flag. "Flag," as the novelist Nelson DeMille says in his preface, "is not a book with an agenda or a subjective point of view. It is an objective history of the American flag, well researched, well presented, easy to read and understand, and very informative and entertaining." "Our love for the flag may be incomprehensible to others, but at least we now have a comprehensive guide to its unfolding."--The Wall Street Journal
Author: Carol Gould
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904863359
Category : Anti-Americanism
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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Presents an indictment of the rampant anti-Americanism that has become so integral to British and European culture. Deploying humour and irony, this title takes the reader on a journey into the distorted world of British America-hatred.
Author: Sidney Joseph Perelman
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN: 9780140094824
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 414
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Spanning the period from the late '20s to his death in 1979, these letters reveal a man with the skill to transform his multifarious resentments, jealousies, and insecurities into high verbal art. 8 pages of black-and-white photographs.
Author: John M. COSKI
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674029866
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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In recent years, the Confederate flag has become as much a news item as a Civil War relic. Intense public debates have erupted over Confederate flags flying atop state capitols, being incorporated into state flags, waving from dormitory windows, or adorning the T-shirts and jeans of public school children. To some, this piece of cloth is a symbol of white supremacy and enduring racial injustice; to others, it represents a rich Southern heritage and an essential link to a glorious past. Polarizing Americans, these flag wars reveal the profound--and still unhealed--schisms that have plagued the country since the Civil War. The Confederate Battle Flag is the first comprehensive history of this contested symbol. Transcending conventional partisanship, John Coski reveals the flag's origins as one of many banners unfurled on the battlefields of the Civil War. He shows how it emerged as the preeminent representation of the Confederacy and was transformed into a cultural icon from Reconstruction on, becoming an aggressively racist symbol only after World War II and during the Civil Rights movement. We gain unique insight into the fine line between the flag's use as a historical emblem and as an invocation of the Confederate nation and all it stood for. Pursuing the flag's conflicting meanings, Coski suggests how this provocative artifact, which has been viewed with pride, fear, anger, nostalgia, and disgust, might ultimately provide Americans with the common ground of a shared and complex history.
Author: Russell Means
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312147617
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 628
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The Native American activist recounts his struggle for Indian self-determination, his periods in prison, and his spiritual awakening.
Author: A. Rose Trigueiro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781483496474
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Quit the left-right war, so you can think more! Imagine a conversation between two patriotic Americans about what can be done to solve America's growing list of problems. One is a staunch libertarian and the other a staunch socialist, but they are both still patriotic Americans. What would they believe to be the problems of the nation? Could they agree on solutions to those problems? That is what libertarian-socialism is about-finding solutions to the problems of the United States regardless of ideology. Libertarian-Socialism: American Style examines topics such as the current political process, the social safety net, judicial reform, environmental policies, and global conflict. It considers the various challenges facing this country and offers a new approach as a viable road map toward progress and improvement. This treatise presents an exploration of American politics and policies that attempts to free political discourse in the United States from the shackles of partisanship.
Author: Schuyler Hamilton
Publisher: Philadelphia, Lippincott, Grambo, and Company
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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Author: Dave Connis
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062685279
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
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In this hilarious and thought-provoking contemporary teen standalone that’s perfect for fans of Moxie, a bookworm finds a way to fight back when her school bans dozens of classic and meaningful books. Clara Evans is horrified when she discovers her principal’s “prohibited media” hit list. The iconic books on the list have been pulled from the library and aren’t allowed anywhere on the school’s premises. Students caught with the contraband will be sternly punished. Many of these stories have changed Clara’s life, so she’s not going to sit back and watch while her draconian principal abuses his power. She’s going to strike back. So Clara starts an underground library in her locker, doing a shady trade in titles like Speak and The Chocolate War. But when one of the books she loves most is connected to a tragedy she never saw coming, Clara’s forced to face her role in it. Will she be able to make peace with her conflicting feelings, or is fighting for this noble cause too tough for her to bear? “Suggested Reading is a beautiful reminder that there is nothing simple about loving a book.” —David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland
Author: Stephanie Chong
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 077831247X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
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Fledging guardian angel and yoga teacher Serena St. Clair dares to enter Devil's Paradise nightclub on a mission—to retrieve the wayward Hollywood "It Boy" she's assigned to protect. But she's ambushed by the club's owner, arch demon Julian Ascher. The most powerful demonic entity in Los Angeles, Julian is handsome as sin, a master of temptation who loves nothing more than corrupting pleasure-seeking humans. He won't release the lost soul Serena is supposed to guard. Unless she accepts his dangerous wager… After the disastrous way his human life ended, Julian vowed that no woman would get the better of him again. Yet this sexy-sweet angel, smelling of fresh ocean air and happiness, triggers centuries-old feelings. Now, their high-stakes game of seduction, where angels fall from grace and where demons fear to tread, will lead them either to an eternity in hell…or a deliciously hot heaven.
