Thieves, liars, and killers—it's a criminal world out there, and someone has to write about it. A thrilling collection of the year's best reportage by the aces of the true-crime genre, The Best American Crime Reporting 2009 brings together the mysteries and missteps of an eclectic and unforgettable set of criminals. Gripping, suspenseful, and brilliant, this latest addition to the highly acclaimed series features guest editor Jeffrey Toobin, New Yorker staff writer, CNN senior legal analyst, and bestselling author of The Nine.

zachomikowany

36 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Lynne Olson - Citizens of London; The Americans Wh o Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour ( 2010).jpg

Amazon Best Books of the Month, February 2010: Citizens of London is the story of the American firebrands who broke rank with popular opinion and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with England during the bleak infancy of World War II. Author Lynne Olson more than lives up to the critical acclaim of her last book, Troublesome Young Men, by exploring the origins of an Anglo-American alliance that helped turn the tide during the most widespread conflict in history. Although other "Yanks" rallied against the hesitancy of their isolationist government before Pearl Harbor, few matched the impact of U.S. ambassador John Gilbert Winant, businessman Averell Harriman, and broadcaster Edward R. Murrow. Each recognized the insidious dangers of Nazi aggression, and with the help of meticulous research, Olson elucidates the challenges they endured to help bridge political and cultural gaps between the United States and Britain. At a time when the English capital was described as "swimming in the full tide of history," Citizens of London echoes Tennyson in its tribute to those who strove, sought, and refused to yield.

zachomikowany

26 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

William Marvel - Andersonville; The Last Depot (19 94).jpg

This work is 1995 Lincoln Prize, Second Place Winner, Lincoln and Soldiers Institute, Gettysburg College; recieved 1995 Douglas Southall Freeman History Award, Military Order of the Stars and Bars; and 1995 Malcolm and Muriel Barrow Bell Award, Georgia Historical Society. It tells about the real tragedy of the notorious Confederate prison camp. Between February 1864 and April 1865, 41,000 Union prisoners of war were taken to the stockade at Anderson Station, Georgia, where nearly 13,000 of them died. Most contemporary accounts placed the blame for the tragedy squarely on the shoulders of the Confederates who administered the prison or on a conspiracy of higher-ranking officials. According to William Marvel, virulent disease and severe shortages of vegetables, medical supplies, and other necessities combined to create a crisis beyond the captors' control. He also argues that the tragedy was aggravated by the Union decision to suspend prisoner exchanges, which meant that many men who might have returned home were instead left to sicken and die in captivity.

zachomikowany

7,7 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

William Marvel - Andersonville; The Last Depot (19 94).pdf

zachomikowany

31 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Joseph Berger - The World in a City; Traveling the Globe Through the Neighborhoods of the New New Yo rk (2007).jpg

Fifty years ago, New York City had only a handful of ethnic groups. Today, the whole world can be found within the city’s five boroughs–and celebrated New York Times reporter Joseph Berger sets out to discover it, bringing alive the sights, smells, tastes, and people of the globe while taking readers on an intimate tour of the world’s most cosmopolitan city. For urban enthusiasts and armchair explorers alike, The World in a City is a look at today’s polyglot and polychrome, cosmopolitan and culturally rich New York and the lessons it holds for the rest of the United States as immigration changes the face of the nation. With three out of five of the city’s residents either foreign-born or second-generation Americans, New York has become more than ever a collection of villages–virtually self-reliant hamlets, each exquisitely textured by its particular ethnicities, history, and politics. For the price of a subway ride, you can visit Ghana, the Philippines, Ecuador, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh. As Berger shows us in this absorbing and enlightening tour, New York is an endlessly fascinating crossroads. Naturally, tears exist in this colorful social fabric: the controversy over Korean-language shop signs in tony Douglaston, Queens; the uneasy proximity of traditional cottages and new McMansions built by recently arrived Russian residents of Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. Yet in spite of the tensions among neighbors, what Berger has found most miraculous about New York is how the city and its more than eight million denizens can adapt to–and even embrace–change like no other place on earth, from the former pushcart knish vendor on the Lower East Side who now caters to his customers via the Internet, to the recent émigrés from former Soviet republics to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach and Midwood whose arrival saved New York’s furrier trade from certain extinction. Like the place it chronicles, The World in a City is an engaging hybrid. Blending elements of sociology, pop culture, and travel writing, this is the rare book that enlightens readers while imbuing them with the hope that even in this increasingly fractious and polarized world, we can indeed co-exist in harmony.

zachomikowany

217 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

James Dawson Burn - Three Years Among the Working- Classes in the United States during the War (2009).jpg

James Dawson Burn's 1865 book endeavours to give a true account of the industrial, social, moral and political state of the working class in America, and is addressed partly to intending emigrants. His study examines the people themselves, as well as the circumstances that influenced their conduct during the Civil War, and draws comparisons between their condition and that of the working class in Europe. Burns, writing from the perspective of an English visitor to the United States, remarks that upon seeing the visible social comfort there, he came to believe that lower-class Americans of the period were far in advance of their peers in his own country. Given that American rights and liberties provided such a strong inducement for the labouring population of Europe to flock to its shores, Burns intended his research to serve as a guide for what they could and could not expect.

zachomikowany

11,2 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

James Dawson Burn - Three Years Among the Working- Classes in the United States during the War (2009).pdf

zachomikowany

306 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Paul Dickson - War Slang; American Fighting Words and Phrases Since the Civil War, Second Edition (2 003).jpg

Paul Dickson, one of the country's leading authorities on American slang, offers the first comprehensive collection of fighting words and war time phrases Americans have used from the Civil War to the Iraq War. This definitive dictionary, updated and expanded to include the events of September 11 and the war on terrorism, is arranged war by war and reveals military slang at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Dickson also shows how language mirrors the unique experience of each conflict. For example, World War II brought unprecedented linguistic experimentation, innovation, and abbreviation, including " dogface, quisling, blitz, and the immortal GI as well as the rich stew of pidgin English used to communicate with the native peoples of the South Pacific. Raw frustration and cynicism surface in the slang of the Vietnam War, with a record number of synonyms for the verb to kill, including blow away, dust,get somegrease,waste, and zap. Beginning with a brief overview of the Revolutionary War, War Slang reveals the thoughts, attitudes, and environments of America’s fighting men and women from the last 230 years. An incomparable reference work, War Slang serves the language lover and military historian alike by adding a brilliant and provocative new dimension to the understanding of war.

zachomikowany

190,0 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Paul Dickson - War Slang; American Fighting Words and Phrases Since the Civil War, Second Edition (2 003).pdf

zachomikowany

25 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

William S. Lyon - Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism; Sacred Ceremonies of North America (199 9).jpg

Historically, Native American peoples believed that life was to be lived in a sacred manner. There were ceremonies for nearly every act of life that formed the very basis of Native American religious life and were a means of invoking good fortune. Entries include the names and results of medicine ceremonies, renowned shamans famous for their powers, techniques used by shamans to acquire and control the power of sacred ceremonies, technical terms used by anthropologists, biographies of anthropologists who research these ceremonies, cross-cultural symbolic motifs, plants and sacred paraphernalia associated with ceremonies, and recurring themes that structure these ceremonies.Scholars, students, and everyone interested in Native American cultures or shamanism will find this work fascinating and informative.

zachomikowany

11,5 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

William S. Lyon - Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism; Sacred Ceremonies of North America (199 9).chm

zachomikowany

264 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Rodney Atwood - The Hessians; Mercenaries from Hes sen-Kassel in the American Revolution (2002).jpg

The Hessians are infamous in American history for their role as part of the British forces sent to crush the colonists' rebellion in 1776. Yet these German auxiliaries, or mercenaries were only one instance of a frequent military practice, approved by international jurists of the time and used by the British in all their eighteenth-century wars. This study (dealing with one of the six contingents known inaccurately as the Hessians) is the first to make extensive use of manuscript sources in Germany, Britain and America to put the Hessians in their historical context and to examine a number of the myths about them. The encounter of the Americans with the Hessian troops from a disciplined paternalistic society organized for war, with special thoroughness, was not merely the meeting of two military systems, but also of two ways of life, and is thus worthy of study in an age of conflict.

zachomikowany

11,3 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Rodney Atwood - The Hessians; Mercenaries from Hes sen-Kassel in the American Revolution (2002).pdf

zachomikowany

304 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Shirley Slater, Harry Basch - Frommers Exploring A merica by RV (2006).jpg

In this guide, renowned travel-writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater offer updates on their favorite RV trips around the U.S., including scenic routes along Virginia's Skyline Drive and the New England coast, plus jaunts through the Heart of the Heartlands (Indiana, Iowa and Illinois) and to Alaska via Canada. On each trip you'll get all the famous, infamous, and off-the-wall attractions; campgrounds along each route, from luxurious private RV parks with heated swimming pools and golf courses to quiet, forested campgrounds in state and national parks; tips for making life on the road easier and more comfortable; and a complete guide to buying or renting an RV, with tips on how to decide which type is right for you. All this, plus information on wildlife watching and scenic views, the best parks and beaches, quick-and-easy recipes, packing suggestions, info on road etiquette and safety, and more. Head off the beaten path with Frommer's, to discover the real life lurking around the bend.

Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a motor vehicle equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.

About the Author
Shirley Slater and Harry Basch are a husband-and-wife travel writing team whose books, articles, and photographs have been published internationally for more than 25 years. Former stage, fi lm, and television actors, they have written their syndicated column "Cruise Views" for the Los Angeles Times and other major newspapers for more than 20 years, produced six annual editions of Th e North American Ski Guide for Prodigy Computer Services, and written Shirley and Harry’s RV Adventures (a monthly newsletter), plus four books on worldwide cruising.
In 1990, at the 60th World Travel Congress in Hamburg, Germany, the authors were only the third writers (and the fi rst freelancers) to receive the prestigious Melva C. Pederson Award from the American Society of Travel Agents for "extraordinary journalistic achievement in the fi eld of travel."
On assignment for publications as diverse as Bon Appétit and Travel Weekly, they have covered 188 countries by barge, elephant back, hot-air balloon, luxury cruise ship, cross-country skis, paddle-wheel steamer, and supersonic aircraft, but their favorite method of transportation is by RV. In their fi rst motor home, a 27-foot Winnebago Brave, and their subsequent 36-foot Itasca Sunfl yer, they have logged more than 100,000 miles traveling all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Aboard other RVs—from mini-motor homes to 36-foot wide-bodies with slide-outs—they have traveled an additional 60,000 miles exploring the back roads and campgrounds of America. Th e journeys in this book are all based on the authors' personal experiences.

zachomikowany

15,3 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Shirley Slater, Harry Basch - Frommers Exploring A merica by RV (2006).pdf

zachomikowany

40 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Mark Philips - Conversations in Early American His tory, 1492-1837; A Comprehensive Question and Answ er Guide (2009).jpg

O USA - Mark Philips - Conversations in Early American History, ...492-1837 A Comprehensive Question and Answer Guide 2009.jpg

If you've ever found American history boring or hard to understand, this book is for you. Inside, a bright, curious student poses questions about American history, and a kind, knowledgeable teacher answers them. Nothing escapes the student's inquisitive mind, and the teacher is endlessly patient. Kinds of questions posed: One if by land and two if by sea? How could the Redcoats come by land when there's no land between England and America? Were there really witches in Salem? What does "tyranny" mean? What's a "legislature"? What does "separation of church and state" mean? What does "amnesty" mean? Topics include: Discovery of America, The French and Indian War, The Revolutionary War, The Constitution, The Launching of the Nation, The Age of Jefferson, The War of 1812, The Age of Jackson. Personalities include: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere, James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson.

zachomikowany

56,0 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Mark Philips - Conversations in Early American His tory, 1492-1837; A Comprehensive Question and Answ er Guide (2009).pdf

zachomikowany

35 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Lisa Simundson - Miama Alive! & the Florida Keys ( 2001).jpg

Are you looking for a day at the beach or a night on the town? Do you want to sail the Intracoastal Waterway by day or to cruise South Beach by night? How about a little bit of each? It's all here, from the neon excitement of Miami to the laid-back style of the Keys, from spas to sports, from romantic getaways to family fun. Miami & the Florida Keys Alive! is certain to entice first-time and long-time visitors alike. You'll find comprehensive information in every chapter, whether you are looking for the finest international cuisine, world-class shopping, challenging dive excursions or just some fun in the sun. You'll also find a vacation for every budget; a price scale is included for hotels and restaurants, and fees are listed for most attractions. Maps and index.

zachomikowany

3,2 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Lisa Simundson - Miama Alive! & the Florida Keys ( 2001).pdf

zachomikowany

315 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Annelise Sorensen - California Eyewitness Travel G uides (2006).jpg

From the Santa Rosa wine country to the tip of San Diego Eyewitness Travel to California has anything and everything you would want or need to see. Let this guide help you to savor the local flavors and classic dishes all down the coast. Take the scenic routes and thematic tours and trust Eyewitness Travel to California to show you through the land of breath-taking extremes.

zachomikowany

43 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Glencoe McGraw-Hill - Glencoe The American Vision, Modern Times, Student Edition (2007).jpg

The American Vision Modern Times presents the rich saga of American history after the Civil War. Adapted from the modern history portion of The American Vision, this program features the same exceptional scholarship, accurate maps, peerless resources, and unique strategies found in The American Vision.

zachomikowany

121,7 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Glencoe McGraw-Hill - Glencoe The American Vision, Modern Times, Student Edition (2007) [PDF x 54].rar

zachomikowany

262 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Glenna Matthews - American Women's History, A Stu dent Companion (2000).jpg

This book is another volume in Oxford's Student Companion to American History series, designed for users age 12 and up. The articles are arranged in alphabetical order by individuals, concepts, events, groups and organizations, issues, legal cases, publications, social groups, and professions. Cross-references guide the user to additional information. An appendix provides a time line of important dates and events. A second appendix lists museums devoted to women's history. The bibliography lists both print and electronic sources.Articles vary in length and are easy to read. Many articles are accompanied by a photograph. Entries for individuals have brief personal data (dates, education, accomplishments) at the beginning of the article and cross-references and bibliographic citations at the end. Although the author has included women from many different time periods and of varied ethnic, social, and religious backgrounds, some women have been overlooked. The preface notes that the emphasis is on "firsts," but although Sally Ride, the first American woman astronaut is covered, Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, and Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, are not. Although such omissions are minor, they can be frustrating for the user. Overall, this is a helpful reference tool that will be useful to students needing information about American women and their contributions to U.S. history.

zachomikowany

39,2 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Glenna Matthews - American Women's History, A Stu dent Companion (2000).pdf

zachomikowany

136 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Jeffrey Lehman - Encyclopedia of Multicultural Ame rica, 2nd ed (2000).jpg

Essays on approximately 150 culture groups of the U.S., from Acadians to Yupiats, covering their history, acculturation and assimilation, family and community dynamics, language and religion.

zachomikowany

31,3 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

Jeffrey Lehman - Encyclopedia of Multicultural Ame rica, 2nd ed (2000).pdf

zachomikowany

137 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

The Complete Book of Presidents & States. Grade 4- 6 (2000).jpg

The Complete Book of Presidents & States offers children in grades 4 to 6 complete instruction and practice on the U.S. Presidents and States.
Children complete a variety of exercises that help them develop a number of skills in this 352 page workbook. Including a complete answer key this workbook features a user-friendly format perfect for browsing, research, and review.
Over 4 million in print! The best-selling "Complete Book series" offers a full complement of instruction, activities, and information about a single topic or subject area. Containing over 30 titles and encompassing preschool to grade 8 this series helps children succeed in every subject area!

zachomikowany

46,7 MB
21 cze 14 12:35

The Complete Book of Presidents & States. Grade 4- 6 (2000).rar

zachomikowany

193 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Dahlia Devkota - New York e-guide (2006).jpg

Building on the success of the Eyewitness Travel Guides and Top 10 Travel Guides, DK has created e>>guides‹the perfect travel companions for the hip, style-conscious traveler. Highlighting the best places to eat and shop, and the coolest local hangouts, each guide has its own regularly updated website, ideal for accessing the very latest each destination has to offer.

zachomikowany

183 KB
21 cze 14 12:35

Eric Idle - The Greedy Bastard Diary; A Comic Tour of America (2006).jpg

During his eponymous tour, playwright, novelist and "third tallest member of Monty Python" Idle posted a daily Internet diary--"a lap dance across America via laptop"--whose entries he's polished and updated for this book. Taking readers from Vermont to Vegas as he attempts standup for the first time, and writing with wit and honesty, Idle mixes memoir and tales from his tour bus, which is, he says, "like traveling in your own suitcase." With the 80-day expedition through 49 cities neatly niched into 80 chapters, Idle offers a Pythonesque pastiche of goofy observations as he analyzes audiences, dissects his nightly performances and recalls showbiz friendships. He also muses on the passing landscape ("In the chasm of the glacial valley we travel through the deep blue of the morning, staring up at awesome pillars of mountain piled high into mighty citadels"). The travelogue is punctuated with puns and Cockney rhyming slang, but it's not all fun and games. Idle offers a moving account of his mother's death and a harrowing description of a bleeding George Harrison struggling in 1999 against a knife-wielding intruder. 16-page color photo insert not seen by PW.

zachomikowany

« poprzednia strona następna strona »

Odtwórz folder
Pobierz folder
Zachomikuj folder

5611
7488
0
3

13418 plików
72,79 GB

bezpośredni link do folderu

Chomikowe rozmowy

konto__prywatne napisano 22.07.2021 16:35

paginap536 napisano 21.04.2022 14:57

Super chomik

simafi2514 napisano 26.12.2022 19:27

Super chomik

ChomiczekZawistniczek napisano 20.06.2023 19:50

Uwaga!!! Wszystkie pliki w tym chomiku zostały zamieszczone informacyjnie. Od momentu ściągnięcia na dysk pliki należy usunąć w ciągu 24h. Wykorzystywanie ich w celach komercyjnych jest niezgodne z prawem. Autor chomika nie ponosi żadnej odpowiedzialności za niezgodne z prawem wykorzystywanie zasobów znajdujących się w tym chomiku !!!