Download or read book Checker the All American Taxi written by Ben Merkel and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing portrays the American taxicab like the classic Checker. Even though it has been out of service for many years, film and TV programme makers still want this vehicle to represent taxi transportation for their modern day characters. In this richly-illustrated book, Checker aficionados Ben Merkel and Joe Fay guide us through the history of the most famous models, the A-8 to the A-11 and many of its limousine and private car variants. With archive shots, posed photographs and on-street images.
Download or read book The American Taxi written by Ben Merkel and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2006-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Taxi has been providing a vital public service for 100 years! Enjoy the Taxi experience through photographs and the history of famous taxi marques,ÿsuch asÿYellow, General, Checker, DeSoto, Packard, Plymouth, Ford, & Studebaker - many minor makes are also represented withÿforgotten names like Rockwell, Murphy, Oakland, Huppmobile and Stearns Knight. Oddballÿexperiments, unusual taxis, lights, meters, and taxi memorabilia are highlighted. A walk through time illustrates the effect of regulations on taxis and how that led to technical advances and body changes.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Folklife written by Simon J Bronner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-04 with total page 1469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American folklife is steeped in world cultures, or invented as new culture, always evolving, yet often practiced as it was created many years or even centuries ago. This fascinating encyclopedia explores the rich and varied cultural traditions of folklife in America - from barn raisings to the Internet, tattoos, and Zydeco - through expressions that include ritual, custom, crafts, architecture, food, clothing, and art. Featuring more than 350 A-Z entries, "Encyclopedia of American Folklife" is wide-ranging and inclusive. Entries cover major cities and urban centers; new and established immigrant groups as well as native Americans; American territories, such as Guam and Samoa; major issues, such as education and intellectual property; and expressions of material culture, such as homes, dress, food, and crafts. This encyclopedia covers notable folklife areas as well as general regional categories. It addresses religious groups (reflecting diversity within groups such as the Amish and the Jews), age groups (both old age and youth gangs), and contemporary folk groups (skateboarders and psychobillies) - placing all of them in the vivid tapestry of folklife in America. In addition, this resource offers useful insights on folklife concepts through entries such as "community and group" and "tradition and culture." The set also features complete indexes in each volume, as well as a bibliography for further research.
Download or read book Federal Register written by and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book All American Monster written by Brandon M. Stickney and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2009-12-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The serenity of America's heartland was shattered on the morning of April 19, 1995, when a massive explosion leveled one side of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City. In this riviting and revealing biography of Timothy McVeigh, the author explores McVeigh's childhood, his education, military service, and his efforts to find meaning in his life. Photo insert.
Download or read book Checker Cab Photo History written by James Hinckley and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2003-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Checker Cab - an internationally recognized icon that still inspires fierce brand loyalty. Even today, 20 years after production ended, the Checker Cab is still a familiar part of the American urban landscape. Author James Hinckley has unraveled the often conflicting stories about the Checker Cab Manufacturing Co. to present the first complete history of this fascinating company and its legendary cabs.
Download or read book District of Columbia Appropriations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 1520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book All American Boy written by Scott Peck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his memoir All-American Boy, Scott Peck poignantly relives the pain and isolation of growing up gay in a Christian Southern community. In this touching memoir, Peck finds a way through the pain from his childhood, growing up gay without acceptance in the Christian South, and through this emotional journey he learns to heal from those wounds. He doesn't hold back while reliving the time when his father, Marine Col. Fred Peck, testified before Congress that there was no place for his gay son in the military. This is merely one of the many big moments shaping the book and the author's life, on top of the religious influences that surrounded him since he was born. This is a "survivor's tale that in its universal appeal brings to mind the most compelling aspects of Gal and Shot in the Heart. Through the course of these scathing, inspiring, instructive pages, Scott Peck, writer and human being, grows into one hell of a terrific man" (Michael Dorris).
Download or read book District of Columbia appropriations for 1987 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on District of Columbia Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 1778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book District of Columbia Appropriations for 1984 Repayment of general fund deficit written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on District of Columbia Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 1330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book 500 All American Family Adventures written by Debbie K. Hardin and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-by-state guide to the places that offer a unique insight into American culture 500+ All-American Family Adventures is a thoughtful handbook that will help you plan family vacations and day trips that are both entertaining and educational. Travel is one of the best ways to augment a child’s formal education, and this volume offers insightful suggestions for making the most of any trip—all the while making it so much fun that your kids won’t even know they’re learning. This voluminous collection, carefully researched, includes places your family will never forget—the most important historical sites in the country are here, as well as gems travelers might otherwise miss. The common thread is that each gives real insight into the American experience and also packs a powerful, engaging experience on its own. Also provided: budgeting tips, time-saving strategies, historical background, and an appendix of the best family-friendly lodging options.
Download or read book All American Boys An Insider s Look at the U S Space Program New Ed written by Walter Cunningham and published by ibooks. This book was released on 2010-02-03 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "“The most realistic look yet at astronaut life.” —Chicago Sun-Times “The best of all the astronaut books...” —Los Angeles Times The All-American Boys is a no-holds-barred candid memoir by a former Marine jet jockey and physicist who became NASA's second civilian astronaut. Walter Cunningham presents the astronauts in all their glory in this dramatically revised and updated edition that was considered an instant classic in its first edition over two decades ago. From its insider's view of the pervasive ""astropolitics"" that guided the functioning of the astronaut corps to its thoughtful discussion of the Columbia tragedy, The All-American Boys resonates with Cunningham's passion for humanity's destiny in space which endures today. This is a story of the triumph of American heroes. Cunningham brings us into NASA's training program and reveals what it takes to be an astronaut. He poignantly relates the story of the devastating Apollo 1 fire that took the lives of three astronauts and his own later successful flight on Apollo 7. This new edition includes an update of the manned space program and his ""tell it like it is"" observation of NASA's successes and failures. It also includes commentary on the Shuttle disasters of Challenger and Columbia and his views on what NASA should be doing to get back on track and to regain public support.
Download or read book Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Download or read book The Origins and History of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League written by Merrie A. Fidler and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth treatment of the organization and operation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League draws on primary documents from league owner Arthur Meyerhoff and others for a unique perspective inside the AAGPBL. The study begins with a brief history of women's softball, an important precursor to, and talent pool for, women's professional baseball. Next the book investigates league administration and organization as well as publicity and promotion. Later chapters cover team administrative structures, managers, chaperones, player backgrounds, and league policies. Finally, discussion focuses on the activities of the AAGPBL Players' Association from 1980 onward. Informed by many years of research and insights from former players, this exhaustive history contains 149 photographs.
Download or read book The Journal of the Assembly During the Session of the Legislature of the State of California written by California. Legislature. Assembly and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 1266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
