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America's First Ladies have captured the hearts of its citizens ever since this country's humble beginnings. From Martha Washington's New Year's Day receptions to Hillary Rodham Clinton's health care plan, each woman has left her indelible mark on the position of First Lady. In The First Ladies Fact Book you'll learn the story behind each woman to hold this prestigious place in history-from her childhood and upbringing to her early marriage and her husband's political rise to power, to her life beyond the White House and retirement years. Read how each of these fascinating women lived and labored in her role as the nation's first hostess and the president's first ally. Learn this and more: Which First Lady served as hostess for more than one administration? * Which First Lady had the most children? * Which First Lady served as a delegate to the United Nations? * Which First Ladies weren't born in the United States? * Which First Lady was accused of looting the White House? * Which First Lady had electricity installed in the White House? * Which First Lady never set foot in Washington, D.C.' Which First Lady was a professional dancer? * Which First Lady never held a job or cooked a meal? Book jacket.

La ville de New York abrite plus de 90 000 bâtiments, des entrepôts aux maisons de ville en passant par les gigantesques gratte-ciel, tous aussi variés que celles et ceux qui les habitent. De l'immeuble classé à la curiosité architecturale ou à l'humble construction utilitaire, mille d'entre eux sont pour la première fois photographiés avec talent et célébrés avec bonheur. Le photographe Jorg Brockmann a su capter la puissance et l'essence de chaque bâtiment tout en nous apportant un regard nouveau sur la ville. L'historien Bill Harris nous livre des informations précieuses sur chacun d'entre eux, assorties de cartes figurant les quartiers et de renseignements utiles, faisant de ce livre un ouvrage essentiel sur une ville à jamais changeante et toujours fascinante

From skyscrapers to parking structures, from the Stock Exchange to the historic townhouses of Harlem, the buildings of New York are as diverse as its culture—and they are artfully photographed here by Jorg Brockmann. Essential information, history, and background stories about each one, along with neighborhood maps and useful sidebars, make this the last word on New York buildings large and small. Bill Harris is a veteran New York historian and writer who has also logged many miles as a tour guide. Jorg Brockmann is an accomplished photographer whose talent matches the scale of the project. Together, they have created a feast for lovers of architecture and of great photography, as well as devotees of New York City. Now in a well-priced and easy-to-carry paperback edition, One Thousand New York Buildings is the ultimate guide to the Great American City.

In keeping with our tradition of high-quality, low-priced travel books, this handsome series has a look and a price that can't be beat. A Picture Memory presents the variety and splendor of each region in brilliant full-color photographs. Clear, concise text gives an immediate and vivid sense of the various cities and regions presented.

In keeping with our tradition of high-quality, low-priced travel books, this handsome series has a look and a price that can't be beat. A Picture Memory presents the variety and splendor of each region in brilliant full-color photographs. Clear, concise text gives an immediate and vivid sense of the various cities and regions presented.

A look at the major battles and battlefields of the War Between the States features more than 120 photographs and illustrations of the sites of such battles as Gettysburg, Shiloh, Bull Run, and Vicksburg.

This spectacular full-color collection of photographs celebrates the rich history and culture of the native American tribes of the Southwest, including the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, and Pueblo Indians.