First published almost a century ago, this classic text on the history and tactics of naval warfare had a profound effect on the imperial policies of all the major powers. Kaiser Wilhelm is said to have devoured this book, and it was avidly read by presidents (including both Roosevelts), kings, prime ministers, admirals, and chancellors.This book was the work of noted U.S. naval officer and historian Alfred Mahan (1840-1914), who argued that despite great changes and scientific advances in naval weaponry, certain principle of naval strategy remain constant, and nations ignore them at their per... View More...
Hailed as one of the year's best foreign policy books, Hooman Majd's latest offers dramatic perspective on a country with global ambitions, an elaborate political culture, and policies with enormous implications for world peace. Drawing on privileged access to the Iranian power elite, Majd "gives a harrowing description of the aftermath of the 2009 presidential elections in Iran" (Haleh Esfandiari). This "nimble take on Iran's fraught political landscape" (Kirkus Reviews) "sounds a dire warning to those in the West who want a democratic Iran. . . . Let us hope the President is listening" (Reza... View More...
As new except for tiny chip at top of spine. "First written in 1951, Mallery's studies and on-site research revealed a pre-Columbian presence in America, most likely the Vikings." NOT KEPT AT STORE- order a day ahead of time for in- store pickup View More...
Christmas Eve, 1941. Mere days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met at the White House. As war raged throughout the world, the two leaders delivered a powerful message of hope that still resonates today.Bestselling author and renowned historian David McCullough relates a compelling story about the spirit of Christmas and the power of light to shine in difficult, dangerous times. Also sharing the stories behind the songs "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," this beautifully desi... View More...
As new except for faint fading at staple edge. Detailed information on use, history, and background of the scenes depicted on the screens illustrated. 64 pages, with color photos of screens and black and white photos of screen details, 11x8.5" (27.9x21.6cm). NOT KEPT AT STORE- order a day ahead of time for in- store pickup View More...
The Secret of Freedom is the inspirational personal account of a WWII US Prisoner of War, held captive in the Philippines & Japan, and his family's unfinished business to publish his manuscript, POW 529. George F. Mero found himself on his first tour of duty in the Philippines when WWII was declared. Three and a half years later, he and his comrades were freed. Although he never spoke about the war, his family found his manuscripts, after his death. Thus began a family's twenty-year journey to complete their unfinished business. The book includes the original POW 529 manuscript, a prologue, hi... View More...
A thrilling account.... This book is an awesome nail-biter and top-notch character study rolled into one. --New York Times Critic Jennifer Senior's Top Ten Books of 2016 At the age of twenty-four, Winston Churchill was utterly convinced it was his destiny to become prime minister of England. He arrived in South Africa in 1899, valet and crates of vintage wine in tow, to cover the brutal colonial war the British were fighting with Boer rebels and jumpstart his political career. But just two weeks later, Churchill was taken prisoner. Remarkably, he pulled off a daring escape--traversing hundred... View More...
As new except for bookstore sticker on first free page. A chronicle of Nantucket during the Civil War; The diary of a 19 year-old who left Nantucket to go to war with the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry; and the "Roster of Nantucket Men.. Of the 20th Massachusetts" detailing who they were during and after the war. 196 pages with a photo insert of 9 pages. NOT KEPT AT STORE- order a day ahead of time for in- store pickup View More...
With all the adventure, derring-do, and bloodcurdling battle scenes of his earlier book, Nathaniel s Nutmeg, acclaimed historian Giles Milton dazzles readers with the true story of William Adams the first Englishman to set foot in Japan (and the inspiration for James Clavell s bestselling novel Shogun). Beginning with Adams s startling letter to the East India Company in 1611 more than a decade after he d arrived in Japan Samurai William chronicles the first foray by the Westinto that mysterious closed-off land. Drawing upon the journals and letters of Adams as well as the other Englishmen who... View More...
Tight, bright covers, slight age tanning to pages, clean, square. Faintest chipping to cover edges. African diary of 5 trips made in the 1960s and 70s?"Avoiding the tourist traps and Europeanized resorts?covered thousands of miles travelling the little-known back roads in the very heart of the continent..." 222 pages. View More...
Tight, bright, clean (tiny spot on exterior page edges); curl from corner bump which has also creased cover corners. Papers on: Background; Public Information and Communication; Societal Reaction to the Event - Public Reactions; Societal Reaction to the Event - Institutional Reactions; Major Lessons and Issues. 343 Indexed pages. NOT KEPT AT STORE- order a day ahead of time for in- store pickup View More...
As new except for small mark on back cover. 1987 - news, ads, prices, timeline, movies, music and sports. 24 page, staple bound, 8.25x4.25"(21x10.8cm) NOT KEPT AT STORE- order a day ahead of time for in- store pickup View More...
2 folded maps - As new - gift quality! Considering a trip to Nantucket Island - Here are two hard copy maps for boat and/or bicycle travel to help your planning. View More...
As new - gift quality! Includes commemorative bookmark. Includes group class pictures from the Class of 1886 to the Class of 2005 (some years missing) + a few miscellaneous group photos + several essays on aspects of the school's history. 142 pages. NOT KEPT AT STORE- order a day ahead of time for in- store pickup View More...
As new - gift quality! Includes commemorative bookmark. Includes group class pictures from the Class of 1886 to the Class of 2005 (some years missing) + a few miscellaneous group photos + several essays on aspects of the school's history. 142 pages. NOT KEPT AT STORE- order a day ahead of time for in- store pickup View More...
2 volume set. Tight, bright, clean and square. Original brown linen cloth with gilt design (gold, silver, red and green) on front cover and spine. Pages have gilt top edge and rough cut side a bottom edges. Vol 1 has 587 pages with 4 maps in 2 pockets. Vol 2 has 714 pages plus 4 page list of Harper & Brothers Books on "Travel, Exploration and Description" The set has over 100 illustrations including 16 color plates , facsimiles of Dr. Nansen's sketches and an etched portrait (frontispiece). Vol 1 has cracked end paper. Both have softened spine ends and light rubbing to cover corners. 6.75x9.6... View More...
