Washington, DC: New Bethel Baptist Church, 1985. Presumed First Edition, First printing probably via Xerography or equivalent. Single sheet, printed on both sides. The format is approximately 11 inches by 8.5 inches, folded in half, resulting in four pages, with text on each page and an image of Mr. Hall, in uniform, on the front. The Reverend Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy, Pastor officiated. The Wake was held at the W. Ernest Jarvis Funeral Home on May 29, 1985. The service was at the New Bethel Baptist Church on May 30, 1985, and internment was at the National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover, Maryland. Mr. William Joseph Hall, fondly known as Billy, was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools, graduating from Cardozo High School. He was a member of school band and choir, including being in the Concert Choir at Cardozo, as well as being in the Cardozo Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. He participated as part of the Marching Band that participated in the 1981 Tournament of Roses Parade. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served as a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps in 29 Palms, California. The Prayer of Consolation was delivered by Deacon Waldo H. Gaffner, Chairman, Board of Deacons, New Bethel Baptist Church and the Eulogy was delivered by the Pastor, The Reverend Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy. More

Somerville, MA: Candlewick Books, 2009. First Paperback Edition, First Printing [Stated]. Trade paperback. The format is 9 inches by 10 inches. 133, [1] pages. Illustrations (some in color). Author's Note. Appendix. Further Reading. Webliography. Sources. Source Notes. Index. Cover has wear and soiling. Some page wear, curling and creasing. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Inscription reads For Ashley--Soar! Tanya Lee Stone 3/09. Foreword by Margaret A. Weitekamp, Curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Tanya Lee Stone (born 1965) is an American author. She writes narrative nonfiction. Her stories often center women and people of color. Her work has been received a NAACP Image Award, Robert F. Sibert Medal, and Golden Kite Award, among others. She is also the author of the young adult verse novel, A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl, which was the 44th-most banned and challenged book in the United States between 2010 and 2019, as well as the sixth most banned and challenged book in 2013. After graduating from Oberlin College in 1987, Stone became a book editor in New York City. After moving to Vermont, she wrote her first book. Since then, she has written more than 100 books. Her articles, essays, and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Horn Book, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal. Beyond writing, Stone is an assistant director and program director of the Professional Writing program at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. She also serves on several literature-related committees and is the co-founder of Kindling Words. More

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1965. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Trade paperback. 160 pages. Formulae. Illustrations. Tables. Bibliography. Index. The format is approximately 6.375 inches by 8 inches. Cover is creased and has some wear and soiling. This is one of the Holt Library of Science Series III. Myrl H. Ahrendt was an Educational Programs Officer at NASA Headquarters. Prior to joining the NASA in 1964, he served as a program analyst for the National Science Foundation. More

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1965. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Trade paperback. 189. [3] pages. Tabular data. Notes and Comments. Index. This is one of the Holt Library of Science Series III. Harold Leland Goodwin, was a prolific author who wrote about space exploration and other technical matters For his entry in "Contemporary Authors," A scuba diver and Marine veteran of World War II who was at different times an official of the old Federal Civil Defense Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Mr. Goodwin had considerable experience on which to draw. Mr. Goodwin's factual books included "The Science Book of Space Travel," published in 1955, "Space: Frontier Unlimited," published in 1962, and "Challenge of the Seven Seas," which he wrote with Sen. Claiborne Pell (D-R.I.) and which appeared in 1966. Mr. Goodwin attended the Elliot Radio Academy. In 1940, he came to Washington as a correspondent for Trans Radio News Service. Following his service as a combat correspondent in the Marine Corps in World War II, he went to Manila as a State Department official. From 1951 to 1958, he was a public affairs official in the Federal Civil Defense Administration, where he worked on nuclear tests. In 1954, he was one of 10 young men in government chosen for the Arthur S. Flemming Award. In 1958, Mr. Goodwin was named science adviser to the U.S. Information Agency. In 1961, he joined NASA, and in 1967 he went to the National Science Foundation as deputy director of the National Sea Grant Program. In 1970, the program was transfered to NOAA and Mr. Goodwin went with it. More

New York: Arrowood Press, 1988. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Hardcover. The format is approximately 10.25 inches by 14 inches. 168 pages. Maps. Illustrations (48 in color). Index. Foreword and Notes by Don D. Fowler. The DJ has some edge wear, tears, and soiling. The contents include From Green River City to Flaming Gorge, From Flaming Gorge to the Gate of Lodore, The Canyon of Lodore, From Echo Park to the Mouth of the Uinta River. From the Mouth of the Uinta River to the Junction of the grand and Green, From the Junction of the Grand and Green to the Mouth of the Little Colorado, and The Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Eric Porter contributed The Canyons of the Colorado--Past and Present. John Wesley Powell (March 24, 1834 – September 23, 1902) was an American geologist, U.S. Army soldier, explorer of the American West, professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for his 1869 geographic expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers, including the first official U.S. government-sponsored passage through the Grand Canyon. Powell was appointed by US President James A. Garfield to serve as the second director of the U.S. Geological Survey (1881–1894) and proposed, for development of the arid West, policies that were prescient for his accurate evaluation of conditions. Two years prior to his service as director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Major Powell had become the first director of the Bureau of Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution where he supported linguistic and sociological research and publications. More

Phoenix, AZ: KSL Resorts. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Brochure. The format is approximately 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches. Illustrations (color). This is a welcome brochure presumably given to guests or potential guests. After a brief statement about KSL Resorts, there is a specific welcome to the Arizona Biltmore. The brochure states that the decor showcases Wright's appreciation for the arts, and highlights the courtyard patio, the exotic spa, the event rooms, the pool with blue and yellow tiles brought over from Catalina, the desert and associated landscape, and shopping. At the end there is a list of eight memorable golf and spa resorts. More

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1985. Reprint of title first published in 1896. Hardcover. [10], 186, [6] pages. Illustrations. Footnotes. Cover has minor wear and soiling. Includes a pasted in slip stating :with the compliments of THE ROOSEVELT WILD LIFE FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION, Syracuse, New York. From the publisher: This is a facsimile reprint of the original. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. No American president has been closer to the working life of the West than Theodore Roosevelt. From 1884 to 1886 he built up his ranch on the Little Missouri in Dakota Territory, accepting the inevitable toil and hardships. He met the unique characters of the Bad Lands—mountain men, degenerate buffalo hunters, Indians, and cowboys—and observed their changes as the West became more populated. Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail describes Roosevelt's routine labor and extraordinary adventures, including a stint as a deputy sheriff pursuing three horse thieves through the cold of winter. Recounting stories of cowboy fights or describing his hunting of elk, antelope, and bear, the book expresses his lifelong delight in physical hardihood and tests of nerve. Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for Progressive Era policies in the U. S. in the early 20th century. He integrated his exuberant personality, vast range of interests, and world-famous achievements into a "cowboy" persona defined by robust masculinity. More

New York: Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, 1904. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. 211. [5] pages. Errata slip bound in after verso. Illustrations. Fold-out. Footnotes. Table of Contents is at the back of the volume. Rare connection to Edison's inner circle. Previous owner's sticker inside the front cover. Name of former owner, William H. Meadowcroft [!!!], in ink on fep. William Henry Meadowcroft (29 May 1853 in Manchester – 15 October 1937 in Boonton, New Jersey) was the secretary of Thomas Edison and author of several books, including The A B C of Electricity (1888). In 1875, he immigrated to the United States where he worked as a paralegal for the law firm Carter & Eaton. He was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1881. His collaboration with Edison began as one of the senior partners of the Carter & Eaton firm became Vice President of the newly formed Edison Electric Light Company. In 1910, Meadowcroft left the firm to succeed Frederick Miller Harry as Edison's personal secretary, a position he held until Edison's death. Among the items at the Exposition are Edison "Jumbo" Steam-Dynamo, Incandescent Lamps, Electrical Fixture, Filaments, Electric Railways, Lighting Plants, and Lamp Factory, In 1904, St. Louis hosted a World's Fair to celebrate the centennial of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. The actual opening was delayed until April 30, 1904, to allow for full-scale participation by more states and foreign countries. Many of the inventions displayed were precursors to items which have become an integral part of today's culture. Novel applications of electricity and light waves for communication and medical use were displayed in the Palace of Electricity. More

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1965. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Trade paperback. 176 pages. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index. Cover has some wear and soiling. Maxime Allen "Max" Faget (August 26, 1921 – October 9, 2004) was a Belizean-born American mechanical engineer. Faget was the designer of the Mercury spacecraft, and contributed to the later Gemini and Apollo spacecraft as well as the Space Shuttle. In 1958, Faget became one of the 35 engineers who formed the Space Task Group, creating the Mercury spacecraft. He based his designs on the aerodynamic work of Harvey Allen from the mid-1950s, and was instrumental in selecting the blunt-body shape that won the Mercury competition over numerous contenders. He led the development of the escape tower system used on Mercury, which was used in various forms on almost all following crewed spacecraft. He also worked on the Gemini and Apollo vehicles, which shared many design points with the Mercury. In 1962 Faget became the Director of Engineering and Development at the Manned Spacecraft Center and continued to work for NASA until his retirement in 1981, shortly after the second Space Shuttle flight (STS-2). Faget was inducted into the 1969 National Inventors Hall of Fame, and received the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal and John J. Montgomery Award. He was inducted into the Houston National Space Hall of Fame in 1969. He was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame in 1990. Faget was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2020. More

New York: Free Press, 2006. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. xvi, [2], 313, [5] pages. Illustrations. Maps. Notes. Index. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Inscription reads 9/18/06 Dear Pat and Alex, Great to keep the connection alive--hope you enjoy, All the best, Josh. Joshua Ives Hammer is an American content creator and foreign freelance correspondent and bureau chief for Newsweek and in Europe. He has also written several books, including the best-selling The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu in 2016. Hammer obtained his B.A in English Literature from Princeton University in 1979 where he was Cum Laude. Hammer has worked as a foreign correspondent. While at Newsweek he was the Nairobi Bureau Chief from 1993 to 1996, the South American Bureau Chief from 1996–1997, the Los Angeles Bureau Chief from 1997–2001, the Berlin Bureau Chief from 2000–2001, and the Jerusalem Bureau Chief. His articles have appeared in such publications as The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker and Smithsonian. From a Publishers Weekly article: Using vigorous prose, Newsweek journalist Hammer skillfully sets the sociopolitical stage for the catastrophe, drawing a picture of Japan's rapid economic growth, Westernization and integration into the world community. However, underneath this veneer of progress lurked a growing militaristic, xenophobic impulse. Following the chaos of the disaster, in Hammer's telling, the forces of imperialism took increasing control of the nation's agenda, and Japan began its march to war with the West. Interesting brief discussion of Frank Lloyd Wright's Imperial Hotel and earthquake reconstruction efforts. More

London: PRC Publishing, 2002. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. The format is approximately 6.25 inches by 8.25 inches. 96 Pages. Illustrations (color). Index. DJ is price clipped. Minor sticker residue on the back. The contents include Introduction, Case Studies: Hanna House, Jacobs First Residence, Bazett House, Goetsch Winckler House, Rosenbaum House, Pope Leighey House, Walter House, Palmer House, Zimmerman House, and Hagan House. Also includes Gazetteer and Index. Frank Lloyd Wright was aware of the needs of the typical American family, particularly during the Great Depression. For them he designed the "Usonian Home" and proved that affordability and superb architecture could go hand in hand. With simple supplies and characteristic creativity, Wright devised a home that belied its modest price tag and sacrificed nothing in the way of elegance. Take a fascinating tour of the best of these homes--including the inaugural Jacobs House (1936)--each one built on the same principles, but differing, depending on the lifestyles of the occupants and local materials available. A history of the design concept combined with ten detailed case studies demonstrate Wright's incredible ability to adapt his innovative ideas and methods to the needs of ordinary American folk. Doreen Ehrlich is a professional writer and lecturer with over 25 years' experience. She has been interested in Wright's work for over a decade and has traveled extensively in the United States visiting his many buildings. Her previously published worked include many books on art and architecture in the 20th century as well as a previous book on Frank Lloyd Wright's use of glass. More

Phoenix, Arizona: The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, c2001. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Pamphlet. The format is approximately 6 inches by 9 inches. 8 pages. Illustrations (some in color). Crowned "The Jewel of the Desert" at its Grand Opening Gala on February 23, 1929, this premiere resort hotel is the perfect climate of the Arizona desert began as the vision of two brothers, Charles and Warren McArthur. The recruited their older brother, Albert Chase McArthur, a former apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, as head architect. The Wrightian influence is omnipresent, as McArthur invited Mr. Wright himself to oversee the construction as consulting architect. It is recorded that Wright spent four months quietly supporting McArthur in establishing the final architectural splendor of the hotel. More

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. 416 pages. Illustrations. Index. Stamp on bottom edge Some edge soiling. Hand written note from the author pasted onto the fep. Note reads To Isaac Marks "only the just man enjoy peace of mind" Wishing you good luck and God Bless you. Sincerely Joseph Bonanno 1/18/1986. Joseph Bonanno provides a unique view of life inside the Mafia, describing the organization and its important figures and his vision of this closed society as a confederacy of men of honor. Joseph Charles Bonanno (born Giuseppe Carlo Bonanno; January 18, 1905 – May 11, 2002), sometimes referred to as Joe Bananas, was an Italian-American crime boss of the Bonanno crime family, which he ran from 1931 to 1968. Bonanno was born in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily. At the age of three, Bonanno immigrated to New York City with his family, for about 10 years before he moved back to Italy. He later slipped back into the United States in 1924, by stowing away on a fishing boat bound for Florida. After the Castellammarese War Bonanno took control of most of the crime family, and at age 26, Bonanno became one of the youngest-ever bosses of a crime family. In 1963, Bonanno made plans with Joseph Magliocco to assassinate several rivals on the Mafia Commission. When Magliocco gave the contract to one of his top hit men, Joseph Colombo, he revealed the plot to its targets. The Commission forced Magliocco into retirement, while Bonanno fled to Canada. In 1964, he briefly returned to New York before disappearing until 1966. The "Banana War" ensued and lasted until 1968, when Bonanno retired to Arizona. More