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Zustand: Very Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This little book of about 250 words introduces young children to one of America's most beloved symbols of freedom. Children will learn that the statue was a gift from France; that it was shipped across the ocean in pieces and assembled on Bedloe's Island, and that the copper covering is only the thickness of a nickel. This delightful book is sure to answer the many questions of the statue's youngest visitors. Mitchell, Kathy (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A March of Liberty is a clearly written, comprehensive overview of American constitutional development from the founding of the English colonies down through the decisions of the latest term of the Supreme Court. It presents the most comprehensive overview of American constitutional development now available, reflecting the latest in contemporary scholarship. The authors examine in detail the great cases handed down by the Supreme Court, showing how these cases played out in the society at large and how constitutional growth parallels change in American culture. The authors also look at lesser known decisions that played important roles in effecting change, and at the justices who made these decisions. The book offers students of American constitutional history a complete reference work which is intelligible to the layperson as well as to the specialist.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most beloved and well-known monuments. This book chronicles Lady Liberty's journey from conception to completion. Written for middle school students, this text considers the statue's fascinating history combined with images, brief biographies of the statue's main contributors, and a timeline of events. Additional features include a Did You Know .? section, with interesting facts about the statue, a glossary of terms, and review questions about the book. Friendship and Freedom: The Story of the Statue of Liberty is a wonderful addition to any library, is useful as a reference tool for school projects, and is perfect for anyone planning a visit to New York City.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A March of Liberty is a clearly written, comprehensive overview of American constitutional development from the founding of the English colonies down through the decisions of the latest term of the Supreme Court. It presents the most comprehensive overview of American constitutional development now available, reflecting the latest in contemporary scholarship. The authors examine in detail the great cases handed down by the Supreme Court, showing how these cases played out in the society at large and how constitutional growth parallels change in American culture. The authors also look at lesser known decisions that played important roles in effecting change, and at the justices who made these decisions. The book offers students of American constitutional history a complete reference work which is intelligible to the layperson as well as to the specialist.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In the tradition of James Baldwin's Notes of a Native Son, Paul Robeson, Jr melds history and analysis in a sweeping panorama, scathing in its understanding of why black empowerment has failed and prescient in its articulation of what it will take for black Americans to finally cross over to the status of fully empowered citizens and what the ramifications of this change can be for the US as a whole.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Drawing from personal experience as a German child growing up during the rise of Hitler, and later living in other countries whose democracies slid into autocracy in similar ways, Mack's Parallels in Autocracy is compellingly insightful and deeply chilling. Reflecting on our species' self-destructive tendency to relinquish freedom to autocrats, the author finds not only tragedy, but also compassion for the human condition and hope. an eclectic combination of memoir and political analysis . astute and historically rigorous throughout. Mack couples his recollections with political commentary that assesses the terrible damage that autocracy does to civil society, and how an elected demagogue can nullify the very same democratic mechanism that ushered him into power. . An often moving recollection of despotism and a lucid analysis of its genesis. -Kirkus Review.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Politics can impact the marketplace in a big way. In Leaving Liberty?, author Martin Mazorra presents a collection of essays that explores the important relationship between politics and economics. Delivered in a daily devotional format of thirty-one essays, Leaving Liberty? provides insight into the long-term effects of a growing government and answers a host of related questions: - Will extending unemployment benefits inspire longer terms of unemployment? - Is raising the minimum wage ultimately good for young and unskilled workers? - How can governments spend beyond their means and rack up debt, while a company or a household doing the same would have gone bankrupt long ago? - Is bailing out failed institutions truly in our best interest? - Why do seemingly bright people in high positions continue to make egregious mistakes? Clear and concise, this collection touts the benefits of a free-market economy while offering a fundamental understanding of the global economy and the integral economic role that politics plays throughout the world.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In the tradition of James Baldwin's Notes of a Native Son, Paul Robeson, Jr melds history and analysis in a sweeping panorama, scathing in its understanding of why black empowerment has failed and prescient in its articulation of what it will take for black Americans to finally cross over to the status of fully empowered citizens and what the ramifications of this change can be for the US as a whole.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. From the author of The Unkillable Kitty O?Kane comes a gripping novel about finding the American Dream?and what it costs. In 1913, Sarah Levine leaves her small village and sails to New York to start a promising new life with her husband, Micha. But all Sarah really wants is what has come so easily to her sisters?a family of her own. Finally, in her new home, her dream comes true?but at a terrible cost. She names the baby girl Liberty after the great statue in the harbor that she saw when she first came to America. From struggling to raise Liberty in a Lower East Side tenement to building a fashion empire, the only constants in Sarah?s life are her love for her daughter and the terrible secret that she must keep. Sarah gives Liberty everything she has, but the truth cannot stay hidden forever. As Liberty grows to womanhood and the world prepares to go to war again, Sarah is asked to make one last impossible choice.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Meet Liberty Porter. She's a regular nine-year-old girl with a lot going on. First of all, her dad has just started a new job. And she has to move to a house in a new city. Oh, and the really big thing? Her dad? His new job is president of the United States. That's right. So the house is the White House, and the city is Washington, D.C. That means Liberty Porter is going to be First Daughter and she is super-excited This is the start of an amazing adventure for Liberty, for the Secret Service who follow her everywhere (ha ), and for her dog, Franklin, who makes life in the big White House more exciting -- especially when he's barking at tourists. Join Liberty as she turns life in Washington (and the rest of the country) upside down in this fresh and funny novel from Julia DeVillers, author of How My Private Personal Journal Became a Bestseller and coauthor of Trading Faces. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. We are in a new move of God that some are calling the New American Revolution or even a new Civil War. George Barna calls it the second coming of the Church Though the Church has lost much of her influence in American culture, there is a remnant rising with a strong voice for life, liberty, and true justice. Many Christians have been afraid to speak out about cultural issues, whether because of fear, not knowing what to say or do, or convinced their role is to simply wait for the rapture. Others have misunderstood the truth of what is really meant about separation of Church and state and so have ignored their responsibility of being a citizen of heaven and of earth But God is calling His people to be bold, be informed, and be involved to bring His love, goodness, and righteousness back to society for the healing of a nation. This book gives powerful key insights into current issues and the spiritual warfare behind them, along with prayer and practical action steps you can take to make a difference for this generation and those to come.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Introduce kindergarten students to the Statue of Liberty and the significant meaning behind it. Featuring beautiful images and simple text, this engaging book will teach young children a brief history of the statue and what it stands for. This appropriately leveled nonfiction book also includes a supporting glossary and index to help beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. An afternoon off after months at sea. Seven sailors all friends and shipmates and they have a brand spanking new boat at their disposal. Stocked with food and beer they were counting on finding an idyllic beach for a fantastic party. What could possibly go wrong. Kudej, Mr. Rob (illustrator). …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this timely thriller by ExFeds Diane and David Munson (former Federal Prosecutor and Federal Agent), parole officer Dawn Ahern is shocked to witness her friend Liberty, the chosen bride of Wally (former lost boy from Sudan) being kidnapped by modern-day African slave traders. Dawn tackles overwhelming danger head-on in her quest to redeem Liberty. When she reaches out to FBI agent Griff Topping and CIA agent Bo Rider, her life is changed forever. Suspense soars as Bo launches a clandestine rescue effort for Liberty only to discover a deadly Iranian secret threatening the lives of millions of Americans and Israelis. Glimpse tomorrow's startling headlines in this captivating story of faith and freedom under fire.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this one stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) It begins in 1865 as a romantic idea, but ten years later Édouard Laboulaye's dream catches fire. Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi gives the dream the form of a lady, holding a torch to "enlighten the world." Engineers, plasterers, carpenters, and coppersmiths work together to turn the lady into a monument more than 100 feet tall. Doreen Rappaport's poetic vignettes and Matt Tavares's magnificent images remind us of the origins of a national symbol--and show that it took a lot of people to make the Lady. Tavares, Matt (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this one stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) It begins in 1865 as a romantic idea, but ten years later Édouard Laboulaye's dream catches fire. Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi gives the dream the form of a lady, holding a torch to "enlighten the world." Engineers, plasterers, carpenters, and coppersmiths work together to turn the lady into a monument more than 100 feet tall. Doreen Rappaport's poetic vignettes and Matt Tavares's magnificent images remind us of the origins of a national symbol--and show that it took a lot of people to make the Lady. Tavares, Matt (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. 1900: Twenty-eight-year-old Anna Bradley is spending the summer on a rugged island off the coast of Haven Point, Maine, supervising her niece, Julia Demarest, and two other spirited girls. As the children race through the woods playing pirates, treasure hunters, and Roughriders, Anna?an ambitious college graduate determined to chart her own path?finds unexpected inspiration. She secretly pens Liberty Island, a bold, imaginative novel celebrating girls unbound by the expectations of marriage and motherhood. The book becomes a runaway hit with young readers, but draws scorn from the social elite, who see it as dangerous and unbecoming. As the book's popularity grows and Anna?s carefully kept secret teeters on the edge of exposure, she must also navigate a burgeoning romance?and reconsider everything she thought she wanted for her future. 1922: Julia Demarest, now twenty-nine, was once enchanted by her aunt?s bestselling books. But times have changed?and so has she. Disillusioned by the restrictions of her privileged upbringing and disenchanted by a failed romance with a bohemian intellectual, Julia finds herself adrift and estranged from her family. When a sudden call brings her back to Haven Point, she must reckon with the ghosts of her past, the ideals she once dismissed, and what freedom truly means to her. Rich with heart and history, Liberty Island is an unforgettable story of love, legacy, and belonging.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. 1900: Twenty-eight-year-old Anna Bradley is spending the summer on a rugged island off the coast of Haven Point, Maine, supervising her niece, Julia Demarest, and two other spirited girls. As the children race through the woods playing pirates, treasure hunters, and Roughriders, Anna?an ambitious college graduate determined to chart her own path?finds unexpected inspiration. She secretly pens Liberty Island, a bold, imaginative novel celebrating girls unbound by the expectations of marriage and motherhood. The book becomes a runaway hit with young readers, but draws scorn from the social elite, who see it as dangerous and unbecoming. As the book's popularity grows and Anna?s carefully kept secret teeters on the edge of exposure, she must also navigate a burgeoning romance?and reconsider everything she thought she wanted for her future. 1922: Julia Demarest, now twenty-nine, was once enchanted by her aunt?s bestselling books. But times have changed?and so has she. Disillusioned by the restrictions of her privileged upbringing and disenchanted by a failed romance with a bohemian intellectual, Julia finds herself adrift and estranged from her family. When a sudden call brings her back to Haven Point, she must reckon with the ghosts of her past, the ideals she once dismissed, and what freedom truly means to her. Rich with heart and history, Liberty Island is an unforgettable story of love, legacy, and belonging.…