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Pre-Owned I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - The New York Times bestselling true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Everyone in Caitlin s class wrote to an unknown student... more

Pre-Owned Living Large in Our Little House: Thriving in 480 Square Feet with Six Dogs a Husband and One Remote--Plus More Stories of How You Can Too (Paperback) 1621454258 9781621454250

Based on the successful blog Living Large in Our Little House the book is a practical and inspirational memoir about the joy and freedom of tiny house living. Traditionally the American Dream has included owning a house and until recently that meant... more

Pre-Owned Capturing Jonathan Pollard: How One of the Most Notorious Spies in American History Was Brought to Justicehow One of the Most de (Paperback) 159114647X 9781591146476

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining... more

The Western Frontier Library Series: A Lady’s Ranch Life in Montana (Series #67) (Hardcover)

A faithful and unvarnished Record of a Settler s Life is how Isabel Randall described her letters when they were first published in 1887. Many foreign travelers published accounts of their visits to the American West but Randall was one of the few... more

Pre-Owned Wings of Morning: The Story of the Last American Bomber Shot Down Over Germany in World War II (Paperback) 0201407221 9780201407228

On April 21 1945 the twelve-member crew of the Black Cat set off on one of the last air missions in the European theater of World War II. Ten never came back. This is the story of that crew--where they came from how they trained what it was like to... more

Kamala s Way : An American Life (Paperback)

A revelatory biography of the first Black woman to stand for Vice President charting how the daughter of two immigrants in segregated California became one of this country s most effective power players. There s very little that s conventional about... more

God Harlem U.S.A. : The Father Divine Story (Edition 1) (Paperback)

How did an African-American man born in a ghetto in 1879 rise to such religious prominence that his followers addressed letters to him simply God Harlem U.S.A. ? Using hitherto unknown materials Jill Watts portrays the life and career of one of the... more

Pre-Owned What Will I Be When I Grow Up?: How God Made Me Somebody Special (Hardcover) by Susan Snyder

God cares about the future of every one of His children. This delightful exploration leads young ones from preschool to third grade to consider what they might be when they grow up. Scripture verses and fun artwork direct children s attention to... more

Unboxed!: My American Life

1. Is living in the USA expensive?2. How is the US college experience different from the Indian college experience?3. What are public and private schools in the US?4. What do people who have stayed abroad for 20+ years miss about India?5. What do... more

How I Saved the World (Paperback)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! At one of the most chaotic periods in American history in a time of national distrust and despair one tanned TV host holds the key to the future. In How I Saved the World Jesse Watters takes readers on a tour of his... more

Pre-Owned The Rhythm of Success: How an Immigrant Produced His Own American Dream (Hardcover) 0451226429 9780451226426

From one of the most dynamic businessmen in the country: a motivational doctrine for those who want to make their most ambitious dreams come true. Emilio Estefan-husband to singer Gloria Estefan and founder of the Latin pop legend Miami Sound... more

Thesila Prophecy: The Journey Home (Hardcover)

Mashaun an American outdoorsman wakes up in a cave in a strange world. Soon he is joined by a few others from Earth and no one knows how they got to this place. After finding some weapons including a bow that speaks to him telepathically Mashaun... more

Pre-Owned Moscow Nights: The Van Cliburn Story--How One Man and His Piano Transformed the Cold War (Paperback) 0062333178 9780062333179

Gripping narrative nonfiction that tells the dramatic story of a remarkable young Texan pianist Van Cliburn who played his way through the wall of fear built by the Cold War won the hearts of the American and Russian people and eased tensions... more

The Other Dr. Gilmer : Two Men a Murder and an Unlikely Fight for Justice (Paperback)

A mesmerizing (The New York Times Book Review) true story about a shocking crime and a mysterious illness that will forever change your notions of how we punish and how we heal--an expansion on one of the most popular This American Life episodes of... more

Pre-Owned Because of Sex: One Law Ten Cases and Fifty Years That Changed American Women s Lives at Work (Paperback) 1250138086 9781250138088

One of The New York Times s 10 Books to Read for Women s History Month Gillian Thomas s Because of Sex tells the story of how one law our highest court and a few tenacious women changed the American workplace forever. Title VII of the 1964 Civil... more

Pre-Owned Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit (Hardcover) 1594730431 9781594730436

This engaging introduction to Black Elk will show you how one person can accomplish big things. This colorful book introduces you to the world of Black Elk one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Black Elk s... more

Anderson Cooper: Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune (Hardcover)

A NPR Best Book of the Year The number one New York Times bestselling authors of Vanderbilt return with another riveting history of a legendary American family the Astors and how they built and lavished their fortune. The story of the Astors is a... more

The Ones Who Got Away : Mighty Eighth Airmen on the run in Occupied Europe (Hardcover)

A remarkable collection of accounts of intrepid American aircrew shot down over enemy lines during World War II and how they got away. more

Sport in the American West: Wil the Thrill : The Untold Story of Wilbert Montgomery (Hardcover)

How one athlete made a difference both on and off the field more

Pre-Owned Johnny Appleseed: The Man the Myth American Story Hardcover Howard Means

9781439178256. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 320. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white Maps. Means separates man from myth and explores how one of the most... more

A daughter of the Samurai how a daughter of feudal Japan living hundreds of years in one generation became a modern American by Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto. Frontispiece by Ichiro Ho

Select Your Preferred Color at No Additional Cost! Explore More Options by Clicking on More Images and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare... more

History for Teens: 20th Century American History for Teens : Understanding the Movements Policies and Events that Changed Our World (Paperback)

Explore the most important moments of the 20th century in this history book for teens Help teens learn how the United States grew into one of the world s most influential countries. This 100-year journey into American history covers the period from... more

Pre-Owned A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American (Paperback 9780743297448) by Robert W Merry

9780743297448. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 592. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 592 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white Maps. Simon & Schuster America Collection. Merry examines how in a one-term... more

Beyond Tallulah: How Sam Wyly Became America s Boldest Big-Time Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

Beyond Tallulah the illustrated biography of Sam Wyly the most versatile big-company entrepreneur in American history tells one of the most compelling untold business stories of our time. Wyly has built 10 companies in nine different industries with... more

The Spirit of Roger Williams : With a Portrait of One of His Descendants (Paperback)

Roger Williams was a fascinating figure in American history known for his advocacy of religious freedom and his founding of the Rhode Island colony. This book offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at his legacy delving into his beliefs and how they... more

100: 100 American Women Who Shaped American History (Hardcover)

Incredible stories of 100 extraordinary American women for kids 8 and up The perfect history gift for curious kids this biography collection includes: 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these incredible women changed the course of... more

Pre-Owned Hardball: How Politics Is Played Told By One Who Knows The Game (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - How politics is played by one who knows the game...host of MSNBC s Hardball Chris Matthews. Chris Matthews has spent a quarter century on the playing field of American politics--from right-hand man of Speaker of the House Tip O Neill to... more

Pre-Owned Someone Like Me: How One Undocumented Girl Fought for Her American Dream Paperback

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Pre-Owned Rider in the Sky: How an American Cowboy Built England s First Airplane (Hardcover) 0375811060 9780375811067

Samuel Cody grew up on the western frontier a true American cowboy. With nerves of steel and dauntless courage he would be one of the first to cross another frontier: the frontier of flight. As a young boy Samuel Cody was fascinated with kites.... more

Someone Like Me : How One Undocumented Girl Fought for Her American Dream 9780316481700 Used / Pre-owned

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting /... more

Someone Like Me: How One Undocumented Girl Fought for Her American Dream (Pre-Owned Paperback 9780316481700) by Julissa Arce

9780316481700. Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 240. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Someone Like Me is the young readers edition of Julissa Arce s... more

Pre-Owned GI Resister: The Story of How One American Soldier and His Family Fought the War in Vietnam Paperback

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Greenwood Biographies: William T. Sherman: A Biography (Hardcover)

This book tells the life story of William T. Sherman one of the Civil War s most accomplished generals and an American military professional who changed how wars were fought. William T. Sherman: A Biography provides readers with a glimpse into the... more

American Dreams : Colombian Memoirs Coming to America II (Paperback)

My father might not have been a good resident in America but not one day goes by that he doesn t regret his mistakes and how he threw away his chance in living in this amazing country. He tells me all the time how much he misses the USA! My father... more

Pre-Owned Taking on Theodore Roosevelt : How One Senator Defied the President on Brownsville and Shook American Politics 9781616149543

9781616149543. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 564. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 564 p. Contains: Illustrations. In August 1906 black soldiers stationed in Brownsville Texas were accused of going on a lawless... more

Tearing Down the Walls : How Sandy Weill Fought His Way to the Top of the Financial World. . .and Then Nearly Lost It All (Paperback)

He is one of the world s most accomplished figures of modern finance. As chairman and chief executive officer of Citigroup Sanford Sandy Weill has become an American legend a banking visionary whose innovativeness opportunism and even fear drove him... more

Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers: Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit (Hardcover)

This engaging introduction to Black Elk will show you how one person can accomplish big things. This colorful book introduces you to the world of Black Elk one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Black Elk s... more

New Black Studies Fannie Barrier Williams: Crossing the Borders of Region and Race (Paperback)

Born shortly before the Civil War activist and reformer Fannie Barrier Williams (1855-1944) became one of the most prominent educated African American women of her generation. Hendricks shows how Williams became raced for the first time in early... more