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Twentieth-century Texas
University of North Texas Press 2008; US$ 15.16A collection of fifteen essays which cover Indians, Mexican Americans, African Americans, women, religion, war on the homefront, music, literature, film, art, sports, philanthropy, education, the environment, and science and technology in twentieth-century Texas. more...
June Keith's Key West & The Florida Keys
Palm Island Press 2005; US$ 14.95From Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas, this true insider?s guide to Florida?s subtropical islands, offers a comprehensive look at famous attractions such as daily sunset celebrations, historic bars, renowned restaurants, and America?s only living coral reef. Supplemented with information about local hidden gems, it offers tips about secret gardens, hip... more...
A Place to Be
Rutgers University Press 2009; US$ 25.95A Place to Be is the first book to explore migration dynamics and community settlement among Brazilian, Guatemalan, and Mexican immigrants in America's new South. The book adopts a fresh perspective to explore patterns of settlement in Florida, including the outlying areas of Miami and beyond. The stellar contributors from Latin America and the... more...
Inside Alabama
University of Alabama Press 2008; US$ 27.50An affectionate, irreverent, candid look at the "Heart of Dixie." This book tells Alabama's history in a conversational style with an unapologetically subjective approach. Accessible to general readers and students alike, it recounts the history and politics of a state known for its colorful past, told by one of the state's most noted historians... more...
Alabama in the Twentieth Century
University of Alabama Press 2009; US$ 36.00An authoritative popular history that places the state in regional and national context. Alabama is a state full of contrasts. On the one hand, it has elected the lowest number of women to the state legislature of any state in the union; yet according to historians it produced two of the ten most important American women of the 20th century—Helen... more...
Stand Up for Alabama
University of Alabama Press 2010; US$ 47.50Whereas other studies have focused on George Wallace’s career as a national figure, Stand Up for Alabama provides a detailed, comprehensive, and analytical study of Wallace’s political life that emphasizes his activities and their impact within the state of Alabama. Jeff Frederick answers two fundamental questions: What was George... more...
The Pecan Orchard
University of Alabama Press 2009; US$ 18.95This is a true story of the struggle, survival, and ultimate success of a large black family in south Alabama who, in the middle decades of the 20th century, lifted themselves out of poverty to achieve the American dream of property ownership. Descended from slaves and sharecroppers in the Black Belt region, this family of hard-working parents and... more...
Toward High-quality Education in Peru
World Bank Publications 2007; US$ 19.99This book has three main recommendations. First, it is necessary to generate basic standards, quality goals, and quality measurement systems. Second, once quality can be measured, a clear system of accountability should be implemented based on these standards and quality goals. The clients will play a central role in these systems by demanding their... more...
Frommer's Florida 2010
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009; US$ 21.99Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors more...
Frommer's Buenos Aires Day by Day
Wiley 2009; US$ 12.99Buenos Aires has long been known as one of the world's most beautiful cities, but in the past it was too expensive for many South American tourists. With the devaluation of the Argentine currency following the country's 2001 financial crisis, suddenly affordable prices and a blossoming of local culture has made the city one of the world's most popular... more...









