Author: PBS
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316417548
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 944
Book Description
A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious summer 2018 series. What are America's best-loved novels? PBS will launch The Great American Read series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America's 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Subsequent episodes will air in September and October. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale in late October, America's #1 best-loved novel will be revealed. The Great American Read: The Book of Books will present all 100 novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel's social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more. Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a must-have book for all booklovers.
The Great American Read: The Book of Books
Author: PBS
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316417548
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 944
Book Description
A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious summer 2018 series. What are America's best-loved novels? PBS will launch The Great American Read series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America's 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Subsequent episodes will air in September and October. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale in late October, America's #1 best-loved novel will be revealed. The Great American Read: The Book of Books will present all 100 novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel's social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more. Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a must-have book for all booklovers.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316417548
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 944
Book Description
A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious summer 2018 series. What are America's best-loved novels? PBS will launch The Great American Read series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America's 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Subsequent episodes will air in September and October. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale in late October, America's #1 best-loved novel will be revealed. The Great American Read: The Book of Books will present all 100 novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel's social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more. Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a must-have book for all booklovers.
The Great American Novel
Author: Philip Roth
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466846445
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Philip Roth's richly imagined satiric narrative, The Great American Novel, turns baseball's status as national pastime and myth into an unfettered farce Featuring heroism and perfidy, lively wordplay and a cast of characters that includes the House Un-American Activities Committee. "Roth is better than he's ever been before.... The prose is electric." (The Atlantic) Gil Gamesh is the only pitcher who ever tried to kill the umpire, and John Baal, The Babe Ruth of the Big House, never hit a home run sober. But you've never heard of them -- or of the Ruppert Mundys, the only homeless big-league ball team in American history -- because of the communist plot and the capitalist scandal that expunged the entire Patriot League from baseball memory.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466846445
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Philip Roth's richly imagined satiric narrative, The Great American Novel, turns baseball's status as national pastime and myth into an unfettered farce Featuring heroism and perfidy, lively wordplay and a cast of characters that includes the House Un-American Activities Committee. "Roth is better than he's ever been before.... The prose is electric." (The Atlantic) Gil Gamesh is the only pitcher who ever tried to kill the umpire, and John Baal, The Babe Ruth of the Big House, never hit a home run sober. But you've never heard of them -- or of the Ruppert Mundys, the only homeless big-league ball team in American history -- because of the communist plot and the capitalist scandal that expunged the entire Patriot League from baseball memory.
The Death and Life of the Great American School System
Author: Diane Ravitch
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
ISBN: 0465014917
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Discusses how school choice, misapplied standards of accountability, the No Child Left Behind mandate, and the use of a corporate model have all led to a decline in public education and presents arguments for a return to strong neighborhood schools and quality teaching.
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
ISBN: 0465014917
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Discusses how school choice, misapplied standards of accountability, the No Child Left Behind mandate, and the use of a corporate model have all led to a decline in public education and presents arguments for a return to strong neighborhood schools and quality teaching.
Great American Hot Dog Book
Author: Becky Mercuri
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9781423600220
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
"The Great American Hot Dog Book" reveals the inside story of how the hot dog became one of America's favorite food icons. This collection is also loaded with frank recipes from across the nation as well as recipes for out-of-this-world fries, sauces, sides, and more.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9781423600220
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
"The Great American Hot Dog Book" reveals the inside story of how the hot dog became one of America's favorite food icons. This collection is also loaded with frank recipes from across the nation as well as recipes for out-of-this-world fries, sauces, sides, and more.
Ghost
Author: Jason Reynolds
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481450166
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Aspiring to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school's track team, gifted runner Ghost finds his goal challenged by a tragic past with a violent father.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481450166
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Aspiring to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school's track team, gifted runner Ghost finds his goal challenged by a tragic past with a violent father.
The Great Chili Book
Author: Bill Bridges
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781558212817
Category : Chili con carne
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines lore of chile, fundamentals of good chili, and over 100 recipes for making chili of all kinds.
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781558212817
Category : Chili con carne
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines lore of chile, fundamentals of good chili, and over 100 recipes for making chili of all kinds.
50 Great American Places
Author: Brent D. Glass
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451682034
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Profiles fifty sites across the United States that trace the cultural history of the country, discussing the people and events that led to each site's importance, from the National Mall in D.C. to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451682034
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Profiles fifty sites across the United States that trace the cultural history of the country, discussing the people and events that led to each site's importance, from the National Mall in D.C. to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading, and Bubble Gum Book
Author: Brendan C. Boyd
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
ISBN: 9780316104296
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Reflections on collecting baseball cards in childhood accompany remarks on the skills and achievements of players whose pictures were found in bubble gum packages
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
ISBN: 9780316104296
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Reflections on collecting baseball cards in childhood accompany remarks on the skills and achievements of players whose pictures were found in bubble gum packages
The Book of Great American Documents
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Passing Time in the Loo
Author: Steven W. Anderson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780953735716
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
This 606-page bestselling compendium of knowledge provides bite-size excerpts of noted readings in classic and modern literature, history, personal effectiveness, and the best in business and leadership - plus massive sections of "Quotes and Anecdotes," "Word Power," "Trivia to Learn By" and "Expanding Knowledge." As a crash course in fine literature, it's perfect for the person who has it all but doesn't yet know it all. Just right for leisure reading while otherwise occupied in the 'smallest room in the house.' Passing Time in the Loo is both an upscale accent piece for any home and a unique and popular gift item - one that just so happens to be a book. Its comprehensive, easy-to-read two-page summaries of the world's great works offer a way for readers and "non-readers" alike to broaden their literary horizons and quickly become acquainted with interesting ideas and books. In a nutshell, Loo is simply illoominating!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780953735716
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
This 606-page bestselling compendium of knowledge provides bite-size excerpts of noted readings in classic and modern literature, history, personal effectiveness, and the best in business and leadership - plus massive sections of "Quotes and Anecdotes," "Word Power," "Trivia to Learn By" and "Expanding Knowledge." As a crash course in fine literature, it's perfect for the person who has it all but doesn't yet know it all. Just right for leisure reading while otherwise occupied in the 'smallest room in the house.' Passing Time in the Loo is both an upscale accent piece for any home and a unique and popular gift item - one that just so happens to be a book. Its comprehensive, easy-to-read two-page summaries of the world's great works offer a way for readers and "non-readers" alike to broaden their literary horizons and quickly become acquainted with interesting ideas and books. In a nutshell, Loo is simply illoominating!