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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 52 Adventures into the Sunshine State by humor columnist Ron Wiggins.With pluck, derring do, and an infectious sense of humor, Wiggins takes Floridians and visitors alike on a rollicking romp into the state's parks, wetlands and historical sites that will have readers eager to plan their own day trips.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Addressing how the diversity in nationality of its population has shaped government, the authors of this book offer a history of the State's political development over the last 150 years and the issues facing it today.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Addressing how the diversity in nationality of its population has shaped government, the authors of this book offer a history of the State's political development over the last 150 years and the issues facing it today.

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. Monroe, Michael Glenn (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "This path-breaking book brilliantly explains the explosive growth of Florida from 2.7 million inhabitants in 1950 to 15.9 million in 2000. It focuses on the diverse people who migrated here; the developers of tourism, beaches, shopping malls, and gated communities; new technology (from air conditioning to the space age); and the impact of this growth and development upon the environment."--James B.Crooks, professor emeritus, University of North Florida "This is the first comprehensive social history of Florida in any of its epochs.  A brilliant compilation of data, it will be the standard against which all future such efforts in Florida will be measured."--Michael Gannon, professor emeritus, University of Florida Florida is a story of astonishing growth, a state swelling from 500,000 residents at the outset of the 20th century to some 16 million at the end.  As recently as mid-century, on the eve of Pearl Harbor, Florida was the smallest state in the South. At the dawn of the millennium, it is the fourth largest in the country, a megastate that was among those introducing new words into the American vernacular: space coast, climate control, growth management, retirement community, theme park, edge cities, shopping mall, boomburbs, beach renourishment, Interstate, and Internet. Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams attempts to understand the firestorm of change that erupted into modern Florida by examining the great social, cultural, and economic forces driving its transformation. Gary Mormino ranges far and wide across the landscape and boundaries of a place that is at once America's southernmost state and the northernmost outpost of the Caribbean.  From the capital, Tallahassee--a day's walk from the Georgia border--to Miami--a city distant but tantalizingly close to Cuba and Haiti--Mormino traces the themes of Florida's transformation: the echoes of old Dixie and a vanishing Florida; land booms and tourist empires; revolutions in agriculture, technology, and demographics; the seductions of the beach and the dynamics of a graying population; and the enduring but changing meanings of a dreamstate. Beneath the iconography of popular culture is revealed a complex and complicated social framework that reflects a dizzying passage from New Spain to Old South, New South to Sunbelt.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Longlisted for the National Book Award and a Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year Over the centuries, Florida has been many things: an unconquered realm protected by geography, a wilderness that ruined Spanish conquistadors, "god's waiting room," and a place to start over. Depopulated after the extermination of its original native population, today it's home to nineteen million. The site of vicious racial violence, including massacres, slavery, and the roll-back of Reconstruction, Florida is now one of our most diverse states, a dynamic multicultural place with an essential role in 21st-century America. In Finding Florida, journalist T.D. Allman reclaims the remarkable history of Florida from the state's mythologizers, apologists, and boosters. Allman traces the discovery, exploration, and settlement of Florida, its transformation from a swamp to "paradise." Palm Beach, Key West, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando boomed, fortunes were won and lost, land was stolen and flipped, and millions arrived. The product of a decade of research and writing, Finding Florida is a highly original, stylish, and masterful work, the first modern comprehensive history of this fascinating place.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Disenchanted with his strained marriage and desperately delaying the overdue mortgage payments on his struggling car repair shop, expert mechanic Jude Layden has got more issues than Hot Rod. If only his stalled business had a jumpstart it could run on all cylinders. The wheels of fortune turn in Jude's favor when Miami millionaire Paco Roman shows interest in purchasing his pristine Chevy Bel Air, a family heirloom that could fetch a hefty sum, put his business back in the black, and give his wife, Margarita, and daughter, Chloe, a better life. Although he's reluctant to sell, Jude puts his Baltimore hometown in the Bel Air's rearview mirror and sets out for South Beach to seal the deal. But upon Jude's arrival with his shop sidekick, Hector, Paco throws a monkey wrench in the plans by curiously making his purchase contingent upon the Bel Air participating in two upcoming car shows-the first in South Beach, the other in Fort Myers. Jude's confusion and anger rises like the oppressive SoBe heat. He is anxious to get home to salvage the scraps of his marriage from the junkyard, but he desperately needs the money and commits to one last trip. He is clueless as to the arduous calamity and life-changing moment that await him. FLORIDA SUNBURN is a classic novel about how a hard-working man, who is just trying to get ahead, experiences a fall from grace, but commits to Christ and recommits to his family.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Florida's sunny climate and tourist attractions draw plenty of visitors--some of whom never leave. This compilation of supernatural tales shows Florida to be a state rife with eerie occurrences and ghostly denizens. Stories include the spirit of Uncle Charlie at Fernandina Beach's Palace Saloon, the infamous Chupacabras of south Florida, a count's strange obsession with his dead wife, and the mysterious Skunk Ape of Collier County.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Florida's sunny climate and tourist attractions draw plenty of visitors--some of whom never leave. This compilation of supernatural tales shows Florida to be a state rife with eerie occurrences and ghostly denizens. Stories include the spirit of Uncle Charlie at Fernandina Beach's Palace Saloon, the infamous Chupacabras of south Florida, a count's strange obsession with his dead wife, and the mysterious Skunk Ape of Collier County.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Monroe, Michael Glenn (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Introduce babies and toddlers to iconic symbols of the Sunshine State with Nicole LaRue's quirky, modern illustrations. This bright board book makes learning about Florida as easy as 1, 2, 3! Covering everything from juicy oranges to flamingos, space rockets, stock cars, and Key lime pie, Count On Florida is the perfect gift for little Floridians and tiny tourists alike. This fresh and contemporary take on the 27th state will be a hit with little learners. LaRue, Nicole (illustrator).…

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Introduce babies and toddlers to iconic symbols of the Sunshine State with Nicole LaRue's quirky, modern illustrations. This bright board book makes learning about Florida as easy as 1, 2, 3! Covering everything from juicy oranges to flamingos, space rockets, stock cars, and Key lime pie, Count On Florida is the perfect gift for little Floridians and tiny tourists alike. This fresh and contemporary take on the 27th state will be a hit with little learners. LaRue, Nicole (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When you decide that your best friend deserves a Florida vacation as much as you do but you're not sure how to find pet-friendly accommodations, doggie day-care in vacationland, or restaurants where you and your pal will both be welcome, pick up Fido's Florida and you'll find a wealth of valuable information at your fingertips Whether you need all-important resources like 24-hour emergency vets, pet stores, specialty dog-food suppliers, or resources for dog-friendly fun like sidewalk cafes, shops, and beaches where your dog can accompany you, it's all here in one terrific new guidebook. It's time to pack the squeaky toys and the sunblock, the biscuits and the beachball, and head to sunny Florida with your best buddy for a vacation you'll both love.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Like New. Explore the American Sunshine State in Only in Florida, and discover what makes this unique slice of the US so spectacular. Chase Moffat, J. (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Board book. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. LaRue, Nicole (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Board book. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. LaRue, Nicole (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.