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Who Was Duke Ellington? (Who Was?)
By Who Hq, M. D. Payne. 2020
How did a working-class young man from Washington, DC, turn the music world on its head and become the "Master…
Of Jazz"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!A pivotal fixture of the Harlem Renaissance, Duke Ellington was the bandleader of the historic Cotton Club and a master composer -- writing close to 3,000 songs in his lifetime and capturing the spirit of the Black experience in the Unites States. Over a 50-year career, Ellington became one of the biggest names in jazz as we know it. He went on to win 13 Grammys, a Pulitzer, and receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. Who Was Duke Ellington? follows the exciting, multifaceted journey of this musical genius and takes a look at what truly makes Ellington an artist "beyond category."Moon Texas: Getaway Ideas, Road Trips, BBQ & Tex-Mex (Travel Guide)
By Andy Rhodes. 2017
Get to know the fiery spirit, Southern hospitality, and larger-than-life personality of the Lone Star State. Inside Moon Texas you'll…
find:Strategic itineraries, from a Route 66 road trip to quick getaways to the Hill Country, Big Bend National Park, and moreThe top sights and unique activities: Learn the meaning of Texas pride at the Alamo, marvel at the original Mission Control at the NASA Space Center, or explore JFK's legacy at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas. Catch a show in the "Live Music Capital of the World," or learn the moves at a honky-tonk in Hill Country. See the striking sunset over the Palo Duro Canyon, stroll along the Padre Island National Seashore, or watch a genuine cowboy herd cattle at a classic Texas ranchThe best local flavors: Dig in to authentic, smoky barbecue, classic Tex-Mex staples, and down-home Southern cookingHonest advice from Austin local Andy Rhodes on when to go, where to stay, and how to get aroundThorough background on the state's culture, history, geography, and regional vernacularFull-color photos and detailed, easy-to-use maps throughoutFocused coverage of Dallas and Fort Worth, Austin and the Hill Country, San Antonio and South Texas, Houston and East Texas, the Gulf Coast, El Paso and West Texas, the Big Bend Region, and the Panhandle PlainsWith Moon Texas' practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.Exploring more of Texas? Try Moon Austin, San Antonio & The Hill Country or Moon Dallas & Fort Worth. If you're hitting the road, check out Moon Southwest Road Trip.A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Henry David Thoreau. 2001
Based on an 1839 boat trip Thoreau took with his brother from Concord, Massachusetts, to Concord, New Hampshire, and back,…
this classic of American literature is not only a vivid narrative of that journey, it is also a collection of thought-provoking observations on such diverse topics as poetry, literature and philosophy, Native American and Puritan histories of New England, friendship, sacred Eastern writings, traditional Christianity, and much more.Written, like Walden, while Thoreau lived at Walden Pond, and published in 1849, A Week (his first book) shares many themes with Walden, published in 1854. Both dramatize the process of self-renewal in nature and resolutely rail against the official culture and politics of the "trivial Nineteenth Century." Blending keen observation with a wealth of perceptive and informed reflections, Thoreau develops a continuous and lyrical dialogue between the past and present, as particular scenes on shore trigger reflections on the region's history and legends.Originally conceived as a travel book, A Week eventually became much more -- one of the most intellectually ambitious works of 19th-century America, and a requiem for Thoreau's brother John, who died from a sudden illness in 1842.Of Thoreau and this work, Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "H. D. Thoreau is a great man in Concord, a man of original genius and character. . . . I think it [A Week. . .] is a book of wonderful merit, which is to go far and last long."Good Eating's Global Dining in Chicago
By Chicago Tribune Staff. 2013
Compiled directly from the Chicago Tribune s restaurant reviews Good Eating s Global Dining in Chicago is an expansive…
and diverse collection of the best international cuisine throughout the city and suburbs The featured restaurants featured span a variety of cultures and continents East and Southeast Asian Central and South American African European Middle Eastern and more The Chicago Tribune s award-winning reporters cover everything from the quality of a restaurant s dishes to dining d cor location and service in vivid detail Each section is organized by region so readers can see an overview of international options before choosing a restaurant Perfect for both Chicago residents and visitors Good Eating s Global Dining in Chicago is a great guide for the adventurous and curious eaterGood Eating's Cheap Eats in Chicago
By Chicago Tribune Staff. 2012
Known for its delicious deep-dish pizza overflowing hot dogs and hearty Italian beefs Chicago is also known…
by locals for its plenitude of unique neighborhood restaurants and its incredibly diverse food culture Good Eating s Cheap Eats in Chicago is the first-ever collection of the best of these restaurants from the city and suburbs as hand-picked from the Chicago Tribune s popular Cheap Eats feature This comprehensive collection is conveniently organized by neighborhood and is filled with helpful tips on what to try and what to pass by all written in the friendly distinctive tone of the award-winning staff of Chicago Tribune food writers Good Eating s Cheap Eats in Chicago is perfect for the hardworking student the budget-conscious traveler and the city or suburban family seeking an inexpensive night out that doesn t compromise on taste Affordable options in popular hotspots like Lincoln Park and the Loop are revealed along with the best of diverse neighborhoods like Andersonville Ukrainian Village Bucktown and Hyde Park Even going beyond the city limits this book explores the best low-cost suburban restaurants in towns like Downers Grove Naperville Evanston and many others For delicious dining on a budget Good Eating s Cheap Eats in Chicago is a handy straightforward guide for both longtime locals and first-time visitors to celebrate the Chicago area for its eclectic range of cuisines dining styles and beautiful neighborhoodsBy the Shore: Explore the Pacific Northwest Coast Like a Local
By Nancy Blakey. 2018
From whale watching to squid jigging to making your own sea salt this adventure guide to the iconic Pacific…
Northwest coast has something for vacationers and locals alike Celebrate the wild beauty of the Northwest Coast as you learn how to catch and cook seasonal seafood including recipes that can be prepared over a driftwood fire enjoy beach activities for adults and kids learn the basics of water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding and get ideas for outdoor adventure opportunities and travel itineraries from paddle camping to beach hikes to road trips Also includes wildlife ID guides and seasonal natural events like meteor showers and the solstice and oceanside festivals The book covers the coastal areas of Oregon from Astoria to Florence Washington including Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula and British Columbia Canada including Vancouver Island Gorgeously illustrated with line drawings and color photographs this book is a visual treat for the armchair adventurer as well as a practical guide to take with you on your next outingBackroads & Byways of Vermont (Backroads & Byways #0)
By Christina Tree, Pat Goudey O'Brien, Lisa Halvorsen. 2018
An all new guide to the scenic routes of Vermont Vermont is bigger than it looks This may be…
one of the country s smallest states but the more you drive here the more beauty you uncover While drives do include popular resort towns the focus is on getting away from tourist hubs This brand- new first edition suggests drives through covered bridges to high roads with unexpected vistas to waterfalls and swimming holes to crafts studios and farms selling their own eggs or cheese or even prize- winning beer See the Green Mountains with peaks rising more than 4 000 feet in places or take in the orchard- patched hillsides and riverbanks spread along the floor of the Lake Champlain Valley With clear curated field- tested navigation easy- to- read maps beautiful photography and recommendations for lodging dining and more this guide will help you make the most of every mile of your journey in VermontOne-Track Mind: Drawing the New York Subway
By Jonathan Lethem, Ezra Bookstein, Jeremy Workman. 2018
For decades, Philip Ashforth Coppola has meticulously documented the New York City subway in a series of extraordinary drawings, detailing…
the terracotta mosaics, faience, and tile patterns that millions of riders pass by every day. Coppola's drawings are what Hyperallergic calls "the most encyclopedic history of the art and architecture of the New York City subway system." Along with Coppola's intricate ink drawings are anecdotes he assembled through painstaking research involving hundreds of hours poring through microfilms to discover the names behind the artisanship of what is rightly called New York's largest public art work—its legendary subway system.Trailblazers: Fighting for Civil Rights (Trailblazers)
By Christine Platt. 2020
Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of the…
civil rights leader whose peaceful fight for justice still motivates people today. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to more than 250,000 people in Washington, DC about his dream of racial equality. His message of peaceful protest inspired a generation to stand up for their rights. Find out how a boy who was not allowed to go to school or the movies with white people blazed a trail in civil rights.Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home
By Kate Andersen Brower. 2020
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in…
America—and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who’ve maintained it. Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running?It’s no simple task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries—in addition to presidential pups, mischievous children, and even a couple of ghosts. And its Residence workers and first ladies make sure everything is in check and running smoothly. Featuring fascinating photos, fun facts, and memorable quotes from the residents and first ladies of the White House, Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home is the perfect read for any curious kid!Discover brooding mountains, dense forests, and the "greatest snow on earth," just beyond the city limits. Inside Moon Salt Lake,…
Park City & the Wasatch Range you'll find:Flexible itineraries, from weekends in Salt Lake or Park City to day trips to nearby ski resorts and state parksStrategic advice for outdoors lovers, families, craft beer enthusiasts, festival-goers, and moreOutdoor adventures: Ski the legendary powder at one of Cottonwood Canyons' four resorts, kayak the otherworldly Great Salt Lake, and venture into the vast Uinta Mountains and picnic by a high alpine lake. Climb to the top of Mount Timpanogos for sweeping views, test your nerve on a steep rock-climbing route in Little Cottonwood Canyon, or marvel at the fall color in Wasatch Mountain State ParkMust-see highlights and unique experiences: Immerse yourself the Wild West-meets-Hollywood vibe of Sundance, uncover Mormon history at Temple Square, stroll Ogden's historic main street, and kick back with a craft beer at one of Utah's many emerging breweriesHonest advice from Park City local Maya Silver on when to go, where to eat, and where to stayFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutFocused coverage of Salt Lake City, Park City, Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, Ogden, the Great Salt Lake Desert, the Wasatch Back, Oakley, Kamas, and the UintasThorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and historyFind your adventure with Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range.Looking for coverage of the whole state? Try Moon Utah. Exploring nearby? Pick up Moon Zion & Bryce.Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula (Travel Guide)
By Don Pitcher. 2016
Excitement awaits on the Last Frontier: make your way through Alaska's mountains, glaciers, and rivers with Moon Anchorage, Denali &…
the Kenai Peninsula. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries, including five days in Anchorage, a weekend in Denali National Park, day cruises, and a two-week adventure covering the whole regionUnique ideas for outdoor adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts, budget travelers, and moreMust-see highlights and offbeat experiences: Embark on a cruise to admire stunning fjords and watch brown bears catch wild salmon out of a river. Go snowboarding at a mountain resort or hike through alpine forests. Dine on fresh king crab at the best restaurants in Anchorage or catch your own halibut on a fishing expedition. Take an intrepid "flightseeing" tour to secluded glacier landings in Denali National Park and discover the best spots to watch the northern lights dance across the skyWhen to go and where to stay from local author and Alaska expert Don PitcherFull-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughoutThorough information including background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local cultureHelpful resources like emergency services, transportation and wilderness safety tips, and advice for LGBTQ+ travelers, visitors with children, seniors, and moreWith Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula's expert advice and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Alaska.Lewis and Clark Among the Indians
By James P. Ronda. 1984
The Lewis and Clark expedition has long symbolized the westering impulse in American life. No other exploring party has so…
fully captured the imagination of ordinary citizens or the attention of scholars. In ways that defy rational explanation, the picture of Lewis and Clark struggling up the Missouri and across the mountains to the great western sea continues to stir our national consciousness. Books, highway markers, museum displays, and a foundation dedicated to preserving the Lewis and Clark trail all bear witness to a fascination that time has only deepened. Over the generations since the expedition returned from the Pacific, its achievement and significance for America heading west have undergone constant reappraisal. From an early emphasis on the journey as an epic of physical endurance and courage, Lewis and Clark have emerged in this century as pioneer western naturalists, cartographers, and diplomats. Thomas Jefferson, the man William Clark once called "that great Character the Main Spring" of the expedition, would have heartily endorsed an evaluation of the Corps of Discovery that included sharp minds as well as strong bodies. And Jefferson would have reminded us that his explorers were part of that long encounter between Euro-Americans and native Americans. In its daily affairs and official actions, the expedition passed through, changed, and was in turn changed by countless native lives. In the simplest terms, this book is about what happens when people from different cultural persuasions meet and deal with each other. The Lewis and Clark expedition was an integral and symbolic part of what James Axtell has aptly called "the American encounter." Nearly two and a half years of almost constant contact between explorers and Indians illuminate the larger and longer series of cultural relationships that began centuries before on the margins of the continent. This book is not a retelling of the familiar Lewis and Clark adventure. That story has been told with grace and skill by Bernard DeVoto and in the magnificent photographs of Ingvard Eide and David Muench. But readers will find moments of high drama not previously well known or clearly understood.Moon Niagara Falls: With Buffalo (Travel Guide)
By Joel A. Dombrowski. 2017
From the roaring power of nature to the adventure waiting beyond the falls, Moon Niagara Falls reveals the best of…
this bucket list destination. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries for both the American and Canadian sides, including Buffalo, a weekend at the Falls, and day trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake, wine country, and moreStrategic advice for families, couples, travelers on a budget, and moreThe top sights and unique experiences: Take in views at Horseshoe Falls or glide on a thrilling zipline above the Niagara River. Visit the Underground Railroad Heritage Center and head out to see some its most important sites for yourself, or go north to experience military history come-to-life at Fort George and Old Fort Erie. Stroll through Buffalo to spot architectural gems, kayak the Buffalo waterfront, or catch some live music in a former grain silo. Sip your way through the Niagara Wine Trail or have a romantic evening at a picturesque Canadian wineryHonest advice from Buffalo native and Niagara Falls tour guide Joel Dombrowski on when to go, what to pack, where to eat, and where to stay, from campsites and motels to luxurious innsFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutEssential information on getting there and getting around, crossing the US-Canada border, weather, wildlife, and safetyHelpful tips for seniors and visitors with disabilitiesWith Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Niagara Falls and Buffalo.Exploring more of Canada? Try Moon Montréal & Quebec City or Moon Atlantic Canada. Headed down the East Coast? Try Moon New England Road Trip or Moon Pennsylvania.Uprooted: The Japanese American Experience During World War II
By Albert Marrin. 2016
On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes a harrowing and enlightening look at the internment of…
Japanese Americans during World War II— from National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin. Just seventy-five years ago, the American government did something that most would consider unthinkable today: it rounded up over 100,000 of its own citizens based on nothing more than their ancestry and, suspicious of their loyalty, kept them in concentration camps for the better part of four years. How could this have happened? Uprooted takes a close look at the history of racism in America and carefully follows the treacherous path that led one of our nation’s most beloved presidents to make this decision. Meanwhile, it also illuminates the history of Japan and its own struggles with racism and xenophobia, which led to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, ultimately tying the two countries together. Today, America is still filled with racial tension, and personal liberty in wartime is as relevant a topic as ever. Moving and impactful, National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin’s sobering exploration of this monumental injustice shines as bright a light on current events as it does on the past.In 1700, a young man named John Lawson left London and landed in Charleston, South Carolina, hoping to make a…
name for himself. For reasons unknown, he soon undertook a two-month journey through the still-mysterious Carolina backcountry. His travels yielded A New Voyage to Carolina in 1709, one of the most significant early American travel narratives, rich with observations about the region's environment and Indigenous people. Lawson later helped found North Carolina's first two cities, Bath and New Bern; became the colonial surveyor general; contributed specimens to what is now the British Museum; and was killed as the first casualty of the Tuscarora War. Yet despite his great contributions and remarkable history, Lawson is little remembered, even in the Carolinas he documented. In 2014, Scott Huler made a surprising decision: to leave home and family for his own journey by foot and canoe, faithfully retracing Lawson's route through the Carolinas. This is the chronicle of that unlikely voyage, revealing what it's like to rediscover your own home. Combining a traveler's curiosity, a naturalist's keen observation, and a writer's wit, Huler draws our attention to people and places we might pass regularly but never really see. What he finds are surprising parallels between Lawson's time and our own, with the locals and their world poised along a knife-edge of change between a past they can't forget and a future they can't quite envision.Roadside Americans: The Rise and Fall of Hitchhiking in a Changing Nation
By Jack Reid. 2020
Between the Great Depression and the mid-1970s, hitchhikers were a common sight for motorists, as American service members, students, and…
adventurers sought out the romance of the road in droves. Beats, hippies, feminists, and civil rights and antiwar activists saw "thumb tripping" as a vehicle for liberation, living out the counterculture's rejection of traditional values. Yet, by the time Ronald Reagan, a former hitchhiker himself, was in the White House, the youthful faces on the road chasing the ghost of Jack Kerouac were largely gone—along with sympathetic portrayals of the practice in state legislatures and the media. In Roadside Americans, Jack Reid traces the rise and fall of hitchhiking, offering vivid accounts of life on the road and how the act of soliciting rides from strangers, and the attitude toward hitchhikers in American society, evolved over time in synch with broader economic, political, and cultural shifts. In doing so, Reid offers insight into significant changes in the United States amid the decline of liberalism and the rise of the Reagan Era.All the Agents and Saints, Paperback Edition: Dispatches from the U.S. Borderlands
By Stephanie Elizondo Griest. 2017
After a decade of chasing stories around the globe, intrepid travel writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest followed the magnetic pull home—only…
to discover that her native South Texas had been radically transformed in her absence. Ravaged by drug wars and barricaded by an eighteen-foot steel wall, her ancestral land had become the nation's foremost crossing ground for undocumented workers, many of whom perished along the way. The frequency of these tragedies seemed like a terrible coincidence until Elizondo Griest moved to the New York–Canada borderlands. Once she began to meet Mohawks from the Akwesasne Nation, she recognized striking parallels to life on the southern border. Having lost their land through devious treaties, their mother tongues at English-only schools, and their traditional occupations through capitalist ventures, Tejanos and Mohawks alike struggle under the legacy of colonialism. Toxic industries surround their neighborhoods, while the U.S. Border Patrol militarizes them. Combating these forces are legions of artists and activists devoted to preserving their indigenous cultures. Complex belief systems, meanwhile, conjure miracles. In All the Agents and Saints, Elizondo Griest weaves seven years of stories into a meditation on the existential impact of international borderlines by illuminating the spaces in between and the people who live there. This edition features a new preface by the author.Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans
By Kadir Nelson. 2011
Kadir Nelson's Heart and Soul--the winner of numerous awards, including the 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor,…
and the recipient of five starred reviews--now features eight pages of discussion and curriculum material. The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It's a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination, and triumphs. Told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator, this inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country achieve its promise of liberty and justice--the true heart and soul of our nation. Supports the Common Core State StandardsRoaring Camp: The Social World of the California Gold Rush
By Susan E. Johnson. 2000
In this thoroughly researched volume, drawing upon a wealth of primary sources, Johnson examines the world of the California Gold…
Rush with emphasis on race, ethnicity, and gender issues. She contrasts the conventional images of Gold Rush participants - Anglo males from the eastern U.S. heading west to sek their fortunes - with the reality. In fact, the Gold Rush brought together people from highly diverse backgrounds and forced them to interact with one another. Native Americans, Latinos from several nations, Anglos from the eastern U.S., European immigrants, and African Americans (both free and enslaved) all played key roles. Women of all backgrounds were also present in small but significant numbers, finding opportunities to work and live with unprecedented independence. Initially Gold Rush society was outside the bounds of accepted U.S. mores, forcing participants to relate to one another in new ways. As more Anglo women moved to California to join male relatives, middle-class standards were brought to bear on the "lawless" Gold Rush country.