The Annenbergs
The Annenbergs

Author: John E. Cooney

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.

Skål! Scandinavian Spirits
Skål! Scandinavian Spirits

Author: Tova Brandt

Publisher:

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780692413883

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Cultural history of beer and aquavit as symbols of Scandinavian heritage. Recipes provide instructions for beverages and food pairings in the Scandinavian tradition.

Under the Eye of the Clock
Under the Eye of the Clock

Author: Christopher Nolan

Publisher: Arcade Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781559705127

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Oxygen-deprived for two hours at birth, Christopher Nolan lived to write, at age twenty-one, the autobiography of his childhood, told as the story of Joseph Meehan. He wrote the book, using a "unicorn stick" attached to his head, letter by painful letter. The result is astonishingly lyrical, filled with powerful description, touching moments of triumph and humiliation, and, above all, disarming wit. It is, in the words of London's Daily Express, "a book of sheer wonder".

The Character of John Adams
The Character of John Adams

Author: Peter Shaw

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0807839833

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The formal side of Adams is reconciled with his remarkably colorful private life by Shaw's penetrating grasp of the whole man. Considerable attention is given to his clash of wills with Franklin in Europe and his later relationship with Jefferson. The account of Adams's twenty-five years of retirement after losing the presidency resolves some of the dilemmas arising from the long career of a man who was never really suited by temperament for politics. Originally published in 1976. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Narrow is the Way
Narrow is the Way

Author: Barbara Davis Hyman

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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The moving account of a newly Christian woman caught in controversy when reaching out to her mother, Bette Davis.

A Woman of Egypt
A Woman of Egypt

Author: Jīhān Sādāt

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780671673055

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Here is the passionate, heartfelt story of Jehan Sadat--patriot, feminist, wife, mother--a woman at the turbulent center of an ancient land.

Gumshoe
Gumshoe

Author: Josiah Thompson

Publisher: Fawcett

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780449217696

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He taught philosophy at Yale and Haverford. Then, 12 years ago, he resigned to become a private detective for five dollars an hour. His thought-provoking and thrilling experiences put him to the test--and put most mystery novels to shame!