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Istanbul: City of Majesty at the Crossroads of the World
by Thomas F. MaddenMore information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA.
Istanbul: Memories And The City (Vintage International)
by Orhan PamukA shimmering evocation, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world's great cities, by its foremost writer. Orhan Pamuk was born in Istanbul and still lives in the family apartment building where his mother first held him in her arms. His portrait of his city is thus also a self-portrait, refracted by memory and the melancholy-or hüzün- that all Istanbullus share: the sadness that comes of living amid the ruins of a lost empire.With cinematic fluidity, Pamuk moves from his glamorous, unhappy parents to the gorgeous, decrepit mansions overlooking the Bosphorus; from the dawning of his self-consciousness to the writers and painters-both Turkish and foreign-who would shape his consciousness of his city. Like Joyce's Dublin and Borges' Buenos Aires, Pamuk's Istanbul is a triumphant encounter of place and sensibility, beautifully written and immensely moving.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Istanbul: Memories and the City
by Orhan Pamuk Maureen FreelyThe author reflects on his childhood in Istanbul.
Istanbul: The Collected Traveler
by Barrie KerperThis unique guide features seductive, colorful, and in-depth articles that illuminate the dazzling treasures of Istanbul, from the Grand Bazaar to the Sultans' palaces, the delights of Turkish cuisine, and the people and personalities that define it today.
It Didn't Play in Peoria: Missed Chances of a Middle American Town
by Gregory H. Wahl Charles A. Bobbitt"Will it play in Peoria?" was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, "Will it appeal to the average person?" The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But it had greatness in its grasp, and more than once. Peoria boasts a string of close brushes with prosperity, any one of which could have made it a Chicago or a St. Louis. Charles Lindbergh, for example, first approached Peoria for backing for his historic flight, but the town's moneymen refused him and his Spirit of Peoria, perhaps losing a chance at the airline industry as well.
It Happened In Florida: Stories of Events and People That Shaped Sunshine State History (It Happened In Series)
by E. Lynne WrightFrom Ponce de Leon's discovery of the &“Land of Flowers&” in 1513 to the suspense of the 2000 presidential election, It Happened in Florida takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State's vibrant past. This revised edition includes brand new glimpses into Florida history, a map, and a thorough index.
It Happened In Nevada: Remarkable Events that Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Elizabeth GibsonWritten in a lively, easy-to-read style, this book features approximately 30 stories written for history buffs of all ages.
It Happened in Alaska: Remarkable Events that Shaped History (It Happened in the West)
by Diane OlthuisThe remote, unforgiving landscape and colossal—and unpredictably unstable—mountain ranges of Alaska have kept at bay many a faint-hearted outsider, but the lure of this territory&’s beauty, as well as its rich and vast resources, continues to entice adventuresome natives and outsiders alike. It Happened in Alaska goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped The Land of the Midnight Sun. In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining and informative, Alaska resident Diane Olthius recounts some of her state's most captivating moments.
It Happened in Florida: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by E. Lynne WrightFrom Ponce de Leon&’s discovery of the &“Land of Flowers&” in 1513 to the suspense of the 2000 presidential election, It Happened in Florida takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State&’s vibrant past. This revised edition includes brand new glimpses into Florida history, a map, and a thorough index.
It Happened in Glacier National Park (It Happened In Series)
by Vince MoravekIt Happened in Glacier National Park takes readers on a rollicking, behind-the-scenes look at some of the characters and episodes from the Park's storied past. Including both famous tales, and famous names--and little-known heroes, heroines, and happenings.
It Happened in Montana (It Happened in the West)
by James A. CrutchfieldAuthor James A . Crutchfield has mined thirty-seven of the most colorful episodes from Montana's provocative past--from the first glimpse of French explorers of the "Shining Mountains" in 1743 to the attempt to round up the wild horses of the Pryor Mountains. These episodes are a lively look at life in the Wild West.
It Happened in New Jersey
by Frances CapoThis is a collection of short chapters, each recounting an unusual episode in New Jersey history. The pieces are arranged chronologically, beginning with the colonial era and ending with recent events such as the opening of casinos in Atlantic City. Incidents range from the weird (the origin of the Jersey Devil legend and the sightings of the demon over three centuries) to the well-known (the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby). There are the shark attacks of 1916, and the "Black Tom Explosion" that may have been a German terrorist attack in the days before World War I.
It Happened in New Jersey (It Happened In Series)
by Fran CapoFrom its beginning as a small but sought-after European outpost, New Jersey has played a key role in the establishment and growth of the New World. One of the thirteen original Colonies, New Jersey today is well known for its progressive-minded residents who take pride in their state&’s long history. It Happened In New Jersey goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Garden State. Learn about John Honeyman, a Patriot spy who risked his life for George Washington&’s troops, effectively turning the tide of the American Revolution. Relive the legendary blizzard of 1888, a deadly "perfect storm" of frigid temperatures and historic snowfall that swept in without warning and paralyzed the East Coast for days. Laugh till your sides hurt through a humorous retelling of the 1938 farcical &“news&” radio broadcast that sent panicked listeners fleeing for their lives from an imaginary alien invasion. Follow the now-famous "Jersey Baboon" as she tweets her adventures while scampering through the yards of unsuspecting neighbors after her escape from a zoo.
It Happened in South Dakota: Remarkable Events That Shaped History
by Patrick StraubA fascinating collection of thirty compelling stories about events that shaped the Mount Rushmore State, It Happened in South Dakota describes everything from Lewis and Clark raising an American flag on the Missouri to the continuing creation of a monument to Crazy Horse.
It Happened in Southern California: Stories of Events and People That Shaped Golden State History (It Happened In Series)
by Noelle SullivanBest known for its movie industry, surfing, and amusement parks, Southern California boasts an environment of glamour, both natural and manmade. It Happened in Southern California tells the stories of intriguing people and events from the history of this region—from the first ships to arrive in San Diego in 1769 to the Watts Riots of 1965.Follow a brave little band of multiracial settlers in 1781 up the California coast to a new frontier town today known as Los Angeles. Go back to the Chinatown war of 1871, which some say was sparked by love, but others knew for what it was: a battle over race and money. Learn about the &“puppet show&” in 1988, performed not for kindergartners but for a baby condor destined to fly wild and free over Southern California&’s skies. It Happened in Southern California describes everything from the efforts of the first Spanish colonialists to the reintroduction of endangered condor.
It Happened in Tennessee: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Susan SawyerThis book offers an inside look at over 30 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Volunteer State. Read about the infamous Scopes "Monkey" Trial in 1925. Find out about Tennessee's reaction to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis. Discover how the Grand Ole Opry came to be the musical powerhouse that it is today.
It Happened in Virginia: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Emilee HinesA fascinating collection of thirty-five compelling stories about events that shaped Old Dominion, It Happened in Virginia describes everything from the invention of America's original instrument, the banjo, to how Stonewall Jackson acquired his nickname.
It Happened in Yellowstone: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Erin H. TurnerThis book offers an inside look at over 30 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of Yellowstone Park. Read about the making of "Wonderland" over 600,000 years ago. Try to piece together the Great Stagecoach Robbery of 1908. Discover why fishing at Fishing Bridge has been banned since 1973.
It Happened in Yellowstone: Stories of Events and People That Shaped America's First National Park (It Happened In Series)
by Erin H. TurnerTrue Tales from Yellowstone&’s Past—from the volcanic eruption that formed its landscape to the great fires of 1988Waterfalls, mountains, trees, geysers, and magnificent wildlife form the backdrop for the first national park&’s lively history. It Happened in Yellowstone goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped Geyserland. • Experience Truman Everts&’s harrowing thirty-seven day struggle to survive alone in the landscape in 1870. • Learn about the historic flight of the Nez Perce and their encounter with early Yellowstone tourists. • Feel the earth shake as it did in 1959 when Quake Lake was formed in a massive earthquake. • Glimpse grizzlies and wolves as these wild creatures find a way to survive in a changing ecosystem.
It Happened in Yosemite National Park: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Ray JonesTwenty to thirty episodes from the history of Yosemite National Park, including memorable events, but also featuring lesser-known tales.
It Happened in the Great Smokies: Stories of Events and People that Shaped a National Park (It Happened In Series)
by Michael R. BradleyFrom an eighteenth-century Cherokee feast to a deadly wildfire that destroyed a town, It Happened in the Great Smokies looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of America&’s most visited national park. It Happened in the Great Smokies includes thirty-one fascinating stories about events and ten biographies of people that shaped this famous national park in the states of North Carolina and Tennessee.
It Happened on the Lewis and Clark Expedition (It Happened in the West)
by Erin H. TurnerIt Happened on the Lewis and Clark Expedition features fascinating events from Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's 1803-1805 expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back, including the first democratic vote west of the Mississippi, the remarkable and unexpected reunion of their Indian guide Sacagawea with the clan brother she hadn't seen in years, the day they found a huge whale on the beach, and their discovery of Carolina parakeets—a now extinct species.
It Happened on the Oregon Trail (It Happened In Series)
by Tricia Martineau WagnerMany of the events that took place along the Oregon Trail are well known--the perils the Applegate family faced as they rafted down the raging Columbia River, the plight of the Donner Party as they found themselves snowbound and starving at Truckee Lake. But do you know the whole story?It Happened on the Oregon Trail reveals the stories of these well-known events as well as many lesser-known happenings, providing insights about the adventurous emigrants who, beginning in the 1840s, headed west in covered wagons in search of a better life. The hardships and the joys of the 2000-mile journey across plains, mountains, and deserts come alive in this entertaining and informative book.
It Happens in the Dark
by Carol O'ConnellMallory Book 11: the eleventh NYPD detective Kathy Mallory novel from New York Times bestseller Carol O'Connell, master of knife-edge suspense and intricate plotting.The reviews called it 'A Play to Die For' after the woman was found dead in the front row. The next night, there's another front-row death. Detective Kathy Mallory takes over, but no matter what she asks, no one seems to be giving her a straight answer. The only person - if 'person' is the right word - who seems to be clear is the ghostwriter. Every night, an unseen backstage hand chalks up line changes and messages on a blackboard. And the ghostwriter is now writing Mallory into the play itself, a play about a long-ago massacre that may not be at all fictional. 'MALLORY,' the blackboard reads, 'TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT. NOTHING PERSONAL.' If Mallory can't find out who's responsible, heads will roll. Unfortunately, one of them might be her own...
It Happens in the Dark: Kathy Mallory: Book Eleven
by Carol O'ConnellMallory Book 11: the eleventh NYPD detective Kathy Mallory novel from New York Times bestseller Carol O'Connell, master of knife-edge suspense and intricate plotting.The reviews called it 'A Play to Die For' after the woman was found dead in the front row. The next night, there's another front-row death. Detective Kathy Mallory takes over, but no matter what she asks, no one seems to be giving her a straight answer. The only person - if 'person' is the right word - who seems to be clear is the ghostwriter. Every night, an unseen backstage hand chalks up line changes and messages on a blackboard. And the ghostwriter is now writing Mallory into the play itself, a play about a long-ago massacre that may not be at all fictional. 'MALLORY,' the blackboard reads, 'TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT. NOTHING PERSONAL.' If Mallory can't find out who's responsible, heads will roll. Unfortunately, one of them might be her own...(P)2013 Recorded Books