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The White House has undergone many changes through the years—some
by blueprint, some by chance. Yet the building has always stood
solid, each alteration becoming a part of its life experience. As
office and residence of the president of the United States, the
White House is uniquely tied to both the life of the nation and the
private lives of the building’s occupants. Americans have
approached its grounds for celebrations and demonstrations, for
Easter Egg Rolls and the right to vote. Citizens have looked to the
White House for leadership during times of the gravest national
import, yet also to share in the joys and sorrows experienced by
the families living there. With a selection of fine historic images
from their best-selling book Historic Photos of the White
House, Emily J. and John S. Salmon provide a valuable and
revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of
this national treasure. Remembering the White
House contains more than 125 photographs taken between the
years 1846 and 1973. They show scenes of presidential business,
intimate family moments, public interaction, and various changes to
the White House itself. Together, these images provide a
fascinating view through history of an institution described as
"the most famous and highly cherished building in the whole
country.â€
More than 250 years passed from the founding of the first English
colony in the New World at Jamestown in Virginia until the
beginning of the American Civil War, and nearly a century and a
half more has passed since the Civil War ended. As distant as such
milestones of history may seem today, Virginians are fortunate to
be able to see the physical evidence of great events, people, and
places everywhere in the Old Dominion. With a selection of fine
historic images from their best-selling book Historic Photos of
Virginia, Emily J. and John S. Salmon provide a valuable and
revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of
Virginia. Remembering Virginia showcases many of the state’s
important places as well as events both great and small, beginning
with the Civil War and carrying forward to the momentous changes
that took place during and after the Second World War. While
historic sites such as Monticello, Hampton Institute, and Arlington
National Cemetery are featured, so too are the everyday city
streets and rural countryside where Virginians lived and worked.
These black-and-white images tell the story of Virginia, its people
and places, with a vividness only historic photographs can offer.
Richmond is an American city quintessentially founded on change.
From its colonial birth to the present, it has constantly rebuilt
and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing
times, Richmond has grown and prospered by overcoming adversity and
maintaining the strong, independent culture of its residents.
Historic Photos of Richmond in the 50s, 60s, and 70s captures
this journey through the mid-to-late twentieth century, using still
photographs from eminent archives. The images depict the city’s
story beginning with the prosperous Fifties that followed World War
II, continuing through the tumultuous Sixties and the Civil Rights
Movement, and concluding with the Seventies, when losses among
Richmond’s old buildings strengthened the preservation impulse.
Included are scenes selected from among thousands of historic
photographs. Published in striking black-and-white, these images
communicate the historic changes that have transpired in one of
America’s most historic cities.
Before the Jamestown colonists reached their final shore, they
arrived at a place they named Cape Henry, and beyond that lay an
inlet that would one day shelter the towns of Hampton Roads:
Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk,
and Virginia Beach. With a selection of fine historic images from
their best-selling book Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads,
Emily J. and John S. Salmon provide a valuable and revealing
historical retrospective on the growth and development of the
region. The images collected in Remembering Greater Hampton Roads
offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of these unique
communities. Published in vivid black-and-white, these images
communicate the historic events and everyday life of two centuries
of Americans and two centuries of a fascinating corner of America.
Remembering Greater Hampton Roads is sure to captivate anyone
curious about the region’s past, from the student of history to
the local history buff.
Richmond is an American city quintessentially founded upon change.
From its birth to the present, Richmond has consistently rebuilt
and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing
fortunes, Richmond has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming
adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its
citizens. With a selection of fine historic images from their
best-selling book, Historic Photos of Richmond, Emily and John
Salmon provide a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on
the growth and development of Richmond. Remembering Richmond
captures this journey through still photography selected from the
finest archives. From the forging of Richmond during the
Revolutionary War to becoming capital of the Confederacy to its
rise as a modern city, Remembering Richmond follows life,
government, education, and events throughout the city's history. It
captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of more than 100
historic photographs. Published in striking black-and-white, these
images communicate historic events and everyday life of two
centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.
This is not your typical guidebook, but Virginia is not your
typical state. Virginia has been around for so long, as the place
in America first settled by English adventurers, it is rich in
historic sites, both the well known and the equally fascinating yet
lesser known destinations every history traveler would find well
worth a visit—if he could find them. As the guidebook says, “Some
of these sites are very old, while others are of more recent
vintage. Some are of national importance, while others are of local
or statewide significance. Some are located on the main highways,
others are on roads less traveled. Some of the historic places are,
in fact, roads—and bridges, and airports, and natural wonders, and
jails, and churches, and battlefields, and museums.†Many of
these historic hideaways are right next door to the bigger, more
heavily publicized attractions. Filled with brief historical essays
and side notes, photos, driving maps, an index and listing of sites
by region, and contact information, Historic Virginia: Your Travel
Guide to Virginia’s Fascinating Historic Sites is the perfect
guidebook for those who want to explore the historic byways of
bygone Virginia.
This is not your typical guidebook, but Virginia is not your
typical state. Virginia has been around for so long, as the place
in America first settled by English adventurers, it is rich in
historic sites, both the well known and the equally fascinating yet
lesser known destinations every history traveler would find well
worth a visit—if he could find them. As the guidebook says, “Some
of these sites are very old, while others are of more recent
vintage. Some are of national importance, while others are of local
or statewide significance. Some are located on the main highways,
others are on roads less traveled. Some of the historic places are,
in fact, roads—and bridges, and airports, and natural wonders, and
jails, and churches, and battlefields, and museums.†Many of
these historic hideaways are right next door to the bigger, more
heavily publicized attractions. Filled with brief historical essays
and side notes, photos, driving maps, an index and listing of sites
by region, and contact information, Historic Virginia: Your Travel
Guide to Virginia’s Fascinating Historic Sites is the perfect
guidebook for those who want to explore the historic byways of
bygone Virginia.
As office and residence of the president of the United States, the
White House is uniquely tied to both the life of the nation and the
private lives of the building’s occupants. Americans have
approached its grounds for celebrations and demonstrations, for
Easter Egg Rolls and the right to vote. Citizens have looked to the
White House for leadership during times of the gravest national
import, yet also to share in the joys and sorrows experienced by
the families living there. The White House has undergone many
changes through the years—some by blueprint, some by chance. Yet
the building has always stood solid, each alteration becoming a
part of its life experience. Historic Photos of the White
House contains nearly 200 images taken between the years 1846
and 1977. They show scenes of presidential business, intimate
family moments, public interaction, and various changes to the
White House itself. Together, these images provide a fascinating
view through history of an institution described as "the most
famous and highly cherished building in the whole country.â€
More than 250 years passed from the founding of the first English
colony in the New World at Jamestown in Virginia until the
beginning of the American Civil War, and nearly a century and a
half more has passed since the Civil War ended. As distant as such
milestones of history may seem today, Virginians are fortunate to
be able to see the physical evidence of great events, people, and
places everywhere in the Old Dominion. Historic Photos of
Virginia showcases many of the state’s important places as
well as events both great and small, beginning with the Civil War
and carrying forward to the momentous changes that took place
during and after the Second World War. While historic sites such as
Monticello, Hampton Institute, and Arlington National Cemetery are
featured, so too are the everyday city streets and rural
countryside where Virginians lived and worked. These
black-and-white images tell the story of Virginia, its people and
places, with a vividness only historic photographs can offer.
From an area that boasts itself as America's First Region from the
first settlement of Jamestown in 1607, the Greater Hampton roads
area is steeped in American history. The area is mostly known for
seven main cities that surround one of the world's largest natural
harbors and has the mouth of two rivers, Elizabeth and James, that
empty into the Chesapeake Bay heading out to the Atlantic Ocean.
There are also several independent cities and counties that make up
this beautiful coastal area. With around 200 photographs, many of
which have never been published, Historic Photos of Greater
Hampton Roads shows the historical growth from the mid-1800's
to the late 1900's of the area in stunning black and white
photography. The book follows life, government, events and people
important to Hampton Roads history and the building of this unique
area. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this
is a must-have for any long-time resident or history lover of the
Greater Hampton Roads!
The Battle of Petersburg began as an unsuccessful Union assault
against the city of Petersburg, Virginia, June 9, 1864, during the
American Civil War. Due to the rag-tag group of defenders involved,
it is sometimes known as the Battle of Old Men and Young Boys. A
series of battles continued around Petersburg from June 15, 1864,
to March 15, 1865, when General Lee finally yielded to the
overwhelming pressure from General Grant's troops and the cutting
off of his supply lines, leading to his retreat and surrender in
the Appomattox Campaign. With approximately 200 photographs, many
of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table
book shows dramatic shots of this historical battle in stunning
black and white photography and is a must-have for any Civil War
buff!
From the Capital of the Confederacy to Monument Avenue, the first
electric trolley cars to Phillip Morris, Historic Photos of
Richmond is a photographic history collected from the area's
top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never
been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the
historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of "the
River City" in stunning black and white photography. The book
follows life, government, events and people important to Richmond
and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries
and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time
resident or history lover of Richmond!
From an area that boasts itself as America's First Region from the
first settlement of Jamestown in 1607, the Greater Hampton roads
area is steeped in American history. The area is mostly known for
seven main cities that surround one of the world's largest natural
harbors and has the mouth of two rivers, Elizabeth and James, that
empty into the Chesapeake Bay heading out to the Atlantic Ocean.
There are also several independent cities and counties that make up
this beautiful coastal area. With around 200 photographs, many of
which have never been published, Historic Photos of Greater
Hampton Roads shows the historical growth from the mid-1800's
to the late 1900's of the area in stunning black and white
photography. The book follows life, government, events and people
important to Hampton Roads history and the building of this unique
area. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this
is a must-have for any long-time resident or history lover of the
Greater Hampton Roads!
Before the Jamestown colonists reached their final shore, they
arrived at a place they named Cape Henry, and beyond that lay an
inlet that would one day shelter the towns of Hampton Roads:
Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk,
and Virginia Beach. With a selection of fine historic images from
their best-selling book Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads,
Emily J. and John S. Salmon provide a valuable and revealing
historical retrospective on the growth and development of the
region. The images collected in Remembering Greater Hampton Roads
offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of these unique
communities. Published in vivid black-and-white, these images
communicate the historic events and everyday life of two centuries
of Americans and two centuries of a fascinating corner of America.
Remembering Greater Hampton Roads is sure to captivate anyone
curious about the region's past, from the student of history to the
local history buff.
The United States Government established provincial reconstruction
teams (PRT) in early 2003 with the intent of spreading ISAF effects
throughout Afghanistan. The mission of the PRTs was and is to
increase economic and governance capacity in a province to
stimulate growth and stability for the people in Afghanistan. This
PRT concept did not end in Afghanistan. Civilian and military
leaders in the US saw that Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) could
benefit from leveraging the capabilities of the PRTs. Consequently,
the U.S. Embassy-Iraq and MNF-I established the PRTs in Iraq with
Cable 4045 in October 2005. This monograph explores the
effectiveness of PRTs in Iraq by evaluating the criteria of
resources, leadership structure, and operational focus. These
criteria were derived by the author who provided a unique
perspective from his field experience in Iraq as a theater observer
for the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) and a liaison
officer for Multi-National Corps Iraq (MNC-I) located at the
embassy in the International Zone. This monograph assesses the
Afghani PRTs against these criteria during the Joint Reconstruction
Team (JRT) period and the PRT period. Next it examines the same
criteria in Iraq against the Coalition Provincial Authority (CPA)
period), Provincial Support Teams (PST) period, PRT period, and the
embedded Provincial Reconstruction Teams (ePRTs) period. All of
which supports the thesis, if PRTs are going to have effectiveness
in stability operations, then they need adequate resources,
leadership structure, and operational focus. Finally, this
monograph offers a conclusion and recommendations to improve the
effectiveness of Iraqi PRTs in the future. The PRTs in Iraq require
the necessary resources to fulfill their mission, and sustain
itself for the short and long term. The Department of State (DOS)
and Department of Defense (DOD) should consistently adjust these
resources based on demands and changes in the system or environment
over time. In addi
In Seven Volumes. Volume 1, A Manual For Professional Workers And
Summary Report Of A Pilot Study; Volume 2, Communication, A Key To
Service For Deaf Blind Men And Women; Volume 3, Report Of Medical
Studies On Deaf Blind Persons; Volume 4, A Report Of Psychological
Studies With Deaf Blind Persons; Volume 5, Studies In The
Vocational Adjustment Of Deaf Blind Adults; Volume 6, Recreation
Services For Deaf Blind Persons; Volume 7, Survey Of Selected
Characteristics Of Deaf Blind Adults In New York State, Fall 1957.
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Kidderly Dodd (Paperback)
Percy J. Salmon; Illustrated by Mark Luckhurst
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Kidderly, on the face of it, is just an ordinary boy, with trouser
pockets hanging out, and mischief written all over. The same can be
said of his two best pals, Squelch and Twig. What so emphatically
sets Kidd apart isn't at all easy to see. In appearance he's not
unlike his classmates. He belongs to the Cubs. He can hold his own
with other boys in PE. Or indeed with anyone of his own age. It is
his hearing that makes him so extraordinarily different, for Kidd
can tune in to conversations at anything up to thirty metres away,
even if whispered. It's the things Kidd overhears that leads the
three boys into an amazing adventure, which by turns is colourful,
humorous, tense. It sees them battle it out full-blooded with a
group of disreputable villains representing the worst of the adult
world, whose shameful plot only our trio can thwart. Immediately
Kidd schemes up a clever and cunning plan - but will it succeed,
and will the grown-ups and worthies of the town ever quite
understand what they owe him?
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