A Boy in Your Situation
London: Andre Deutsch, 1977. First? Edition. First? Printing. 216, genealogical tables, DJ worn, soiled, edge wear and tears, sticker residue on DJ. More
London: Andre Deutsch, 1977. First? Edition. First? Printing. 216, genealogical tables, DJ worn, soiled, edge wear and tears, sticker residue on DJ. More
New York: Franklin Watts, 1986. First Edition. First Printing. 464, notes, bibliography, index, DJ worn and soiled, large tear at top of DJ spine, some edge soiling. More
New York: Collins in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, 2008. First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. Format is approximately 8.25 inches by 10.5 inches. x, 180, [2] pages. Illustrations (some in color). Notes and Sources for further information. Index. Martin Caidin praised author Von Hardesty's Red Phoenix: The Rise of Soviet Air Power, 1941-1945, deeming Hardesty's chronicle of Soviet military air power during World War II "a brilliant study" and commending its "wealth of detail on structure, policy, organization and statistical data." In addition to Red Phoenix, Hardesty has written and edited numerous other books about aviation. Hardesty is author with Gene Eisman of Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race. The book examines the intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union as the two countries launched their space programs in the 1950s. Using declassified documents and a number of other American and Russian sources, the authors detail both the American and Russian perspectives as each country tried to outdo the other in order to achieve the prize goal of achieving dominance in outer space. Hardesty is also editor of the 1996 book, Stalin's Aviation Gulag: A Memoir of Andrei Tupolev and the Purge Era, written by L.L. Kerber. This story of the Russian aviation pioneer's life and his torments under Joseph Stalin's regime was called "refreshingly lively reading" by Aerospace Power Journal contributor David R. Johnson. More
Westfield, MA: Westfield Bicentennial Comm. c1976. 23 cm, 119, wraps, illus. with photographs by Mark Lafrancis and Howard Stromberg, references, notes, covers somewhat worn and soiled. More
Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, c1998. First Printing. 26 cm, 335, illus., chronology, some wear to spine edges. More
Detroit, MI: Pettgrew Enterprises, Inc., 1979. Third Printing [stated]. Hardcover. 383, [1] pages. Illustrations. Index. DJ has wear, soiling, tears and chips. Former Chief Petty Officer Joseph D. Harrington served in USS Card (CVE-11) during World War II, and in USS Prairie (AD-15) and USS Helena (CA-75) during the Korean Conflict. He has written many articles for national magazines and is a frequent contributor to the Naval Institute Proceedings. This was to be the first of a trilogy on the service rendered by the Nisei in World War II. More
New York: A. A. Knopf, 1994. First Edition. First? Printing. 25 cm, 265, DJ slightly soiled, bottom edge soiled. More
Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson Inc, 1988. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. xv, [3], 276 p. Occasional footnotes. More
Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1981. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. vii, 307 p. Endpaper map. Illustrations. Occasional Footnotes. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. More
New York, NY: Stein and Day, 1999. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 254 pages. More
Cambridge, MA: Harvard Student Leg Res Bur, 1998. 24 cm, wraps, footnotes, usual library markings. Includes essays by three U.S. Senators and a Congressperson. More
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Compass Point Books, 2006. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Trade paperback. 112 pages. Illustrations (some with color). Topics covered include A Voice that Endured, Son of Refugees, Finding a Place in the World, A Political Calling, A New Voice, Henry B. Goes to Washington, A Hero for the Homeless, Fearless Leader, Honored for Courage, and A Lasting Impact. Also includes Life and Times, Life at a Glance, Additional resources. Glossary. Source Notes, Select Bibliography. and Index. Inscribed by Congressman Gonzalez (son of the subject of this book) on the half title page. Inscription reads: Sept. 17, 2009. To Joey, May this book about my father inspire you to use your unique talents to making this world a better place for everyone. Sincerely, Congressman Charlie A Gonzalez. More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. First Edition [stated], presumed first printing. Hardcover. [10], 516, [2] Pages Illustrations. Source Notes. Selected Bibliography. Index. Minor DJ wear and soiling. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Inscription reads For Xavier, My you enjoy the dance of Sammy Fondly Wil Haygood March 2005. Wil Haygood (born September 19, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio) is an American journalist and author who is known for his 2008 article "A Butler Well Served by this Election" in The Washington Post about Eugene Allen, which served as the basis for the 2013 movie The Butler. Since then, Haygood has written a book about Allen, The Butler: A Witness to History. While being interviewed on the radio program Conversations with Allan Wolper on WBGO 88.3FM, Haygood revealed that he had tracked down another White House butler. At the last minute, this butler, who had served three presidents, refused to be interviewed; the man's family apparently did not want his story out against the parallel story of the election of President Barack Obama. Haygood is a fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and a professor at Miami University. Haygood's 2018 book Tigerland: 1968–1969: A City Divided, A Nation Torn Apart, And A Magical Season Of Healing was the runner-up for the 2019 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Nonfiction. In 2022, Haygood was chosen as the recipient of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize's Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award. More
New York: Villard Books, 1992. Book Club Edition. 238, pencil erasure on front endpaper, some wear and soiling to DJ, small tear at top of DJ spine. More
New York: Publishers Company, Inc., 1969. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. Format is approximately 8.5 inches by 11 inches. xiii, [1], 306 pages. Introduction by Jackie Robinson. Preface by Charles H. Wesley. Illus. Bibliography. Index. Cover has some wear and soiling. This is one of the International Library of Negro Life and History. Edwin Bancroft Henderson (November 24, 1883 – February 3, 1977), was an African-American educator and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) pioneer. The "Father of Black Basketball," introduced basketball to African Americans in Washington, D.C. in 1904, and was Washington's first male African American physical education teacher. From 1926 until his retirement in 1954, Henderson served as director of health and physical education for Washington's black schools. Henderson taught physical education to African Americans and organized athletic activities in Washington, D.C. Henderson helped organize the Fairfax County branch of the NAACP and served as President of the Virginia NAACP in the 1950s. More
Bali and Jakarta: Saritaksu Editions and Galeri Cemara, 2006. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. [2],vi, 71, [1] pages. Illustrations (many in color). With compliments of Dr. Toeti Heraty bookplate on fep. Boards have slight curvature. Decorative DJ. Instead of choosing the epistolary form to espouse her views, Toeti presents her personal and social philosophy in free verse or, in the author's phrase, 'lyrical prose'. Calon Arang is a character in Javanese and Balinese folklore dating from the 12th century. Tradition calls her a witch, a master of black magic. Heraty's poem, "Calon Arang: the Story of A Woman Victimized by Patriarchy", a book-length lyric, provides critical insights into the standard perception of Indonesia's great archetypal figure, Calon Arang. The poem presents a three-dimensional picture of a woman who stands against the repressive, patriarchal society, but unfortunately is perceived as a legendary witch. A new perspective recently emerged which took Calon Arang's side and portrayed her more sympathetic and kindly. Toeti Heraty characterizes her as the victim of demonization within a patriarchal society, as a critic of a misogynistic culture and discrimination against women. Heraty is considered to belong to the first generation of Indonesian feminist thinkers and has written extensively on issues of importance to women. Heraty's poetry reflects not just her feminist stance, but also her love for arts. She also headed the Yayasan Mitra Budaya Indonesia, (YMBI, Foundation for Lovers of Indonesian Culture) in 1998. She was the founder of Journal Perempuan, a feminist magazine. Heraty also offered her services to Suara Ibu Peduli, that works for the empowerment of women. More
New York: John Wiley & Sons, c1997. First Printing. 24 cm, 208, illus., index. More
New York: Basic Books, 2000. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. 254, [1] p. Illustrations. Notes. Index. More
New York, N.Y. Hill and Wang, 1994. First Edition [stated], presumed first printing. Hardcover. ix, [3], 259, [1] pages. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. Inscription reads: Steve- Thank you for a wonderful hour together on radio. Some underlining noted. Dr. Hilfiker became Finance Director for Joseph's House. He was a family practitioner who spent 7 years practicing in rural Minnesota and 10 years in the inner city of Washington, DC. He began working at Community of Hope in 1983 in Washington, and then helped found Christ House. a 34-bed medical recovery shelter for homeless men, and for 3 years at Joseph's House, which he founded. The experience changed him in a profound way: "When you put yourself in a relationship with the poor, you begin to see the world in a very, very different way," he stated. He is also critical of our health care system, which privileges the middle class and marginalizes the poor. He is the author of Healing the Wounds and Not All of Us Are Saints as well as articles, most dealing with the medical care of the poor. More
New York: Doubleday, 1997. First Printing. 25 cm, 374, index. Inscribed by the author. More
1966. Reprint. Wraps. Pages 231-285, [1]. Footnotes. Inscribed by author on front cover. Cover has scuffed (part of title gone), worn, soiled, creased, and has edge tear. Ink corrections to several footnotes. This reprint was distributed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, New York City. Herbert Hill (January 24, 1924 – August 15, 2004) was the labor director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for decades and was a frequent contributor to New Politics as well as the author of several books. He was later Evjue-Bascom Professor of Afro-American Studies and Industrial Relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and eventually emeritus professor. He played a significant role in the civil rights movement in pressuring labor unions to desegregate and to implement measures that would integrate African Americans in the labor market. He was also famous for his belief that trade unions had downplayed the history of racism that tarred their reputations. More
Newark, NJ: McDaniel Press, 1974. First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. [18], 90, [4] pages. Illustrations. Genealogy. Some books and pamphlets about Booker T. Washington. Inscribed and dated by the author on the fep. DJ is price clipped. DJ has wear, tears, soiling, and chips. Notations on the inside cover. A controversial (though influential) figure in African American history, Booker T. Washington's image is sanctified here as poet and author, Roy L. Hill, combines forces with Washington's daughter, Portia Washington-Pittman. Pittman reflects on her father's life and attempts to counteract the negative perceptions about her father with her own thoughtful understanding of Washington's disposition. Portia Marshall Washington Pittman (1883–1978) was the daughter of Booker T. Washington. She was the first African American to graduate from the Bradford Academy in Bradford, Massachusetts. More
Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 2000. 235, illus. More
New York: Arcade Pub. c1996. First Edition. First Printing. 25 cm, 276, illus., index, pencil erasure on front endpaper, usual library markings, DJ pasted to boards Memoir by the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress. Not only did she stun her opponent, an incumbent of almost 50 years, but she also made a name for herself during the Watergate hearings. More
New York, NY: Scribner, 2003. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. xxvi, 293, [1] p. Illustrations. Index. This is a Lisa Drew Book. Notes. Nice inscription from author on t-p. DJ has slight wear and soiling. Foreword by Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court, Stephen G. Breyer. From Wikipedia: "Judith Richards Hope (born November 1940) is a lawyer, law professor, and corporate director. She graduated magna cum laude from Wellesley College and received her law degree from Harvard University, where she was one of the fifteen female students to graduate in 1964. Hope later wrote a book about her time at Harvard Law School called Pinstripes & Pearls: The Women of the Harvard Law Class of '64 Who Forged an Old Girl Network and Paved the Way for Future Generations. Hope served as vice chair of the President's Commission on Organized Crime under President Ronald Reagan, her tenure spanning years in which federal prosecution of organized crime made some of its greatest strides in American history. In April 1988, President Reagan nominated Hope to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Hope's nomination fell victim to election-year stalling." More