Résultats pour "A" dans Amériques

This volume serves up a bountiful combination of local history, classic recipes, and colorful Midwestern food lore. Iowa's delectable cuisine is quintessentially midwestern, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. Classics like fresh sweet corn and breaded pork tenderloins are found on menus and in home kitchens across the state. At the world-famous Iowa State Fair, a dizzying array of food on a stick commands a nationwide cult following.

Jorge Ibargüengoitia relata, a su inconfundible manera, sus impresiones sobre la Revolución cubana y la Guerra Fría cultural en este libro que reúne textos inéditos, versiones originales de crónicas y correspondencia que ofrecen una perspectiva única y crítica de un momento histórico determinante. La obra rescata la versión íntegra de «Revolución en el jardín», donde el autor narra con ironía su estancia en Cuba tras ganar dos veces el Premio Casa de las Américas (1963 y 1964) y sus desencuentros con las expectativas políticas de la isla.

A fiercely-poetic, tenderly-observed work of nonfiction that renders an intrepid portrait of young womens' travels on the fringes of Mexico and the United States, by the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of Liliana’s Invincible Summer We come from far away and, all of a sudden, we no longer know...

A gripping, major new history of the explosion of the “Titanic of the Skies,” the rise of Nazism and the beginning of World War II For thirty-seven seconds on May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg lit up the sky over Lakehurst, New Jersey in an indelible conflagration that shocked the world and...

The panoramic story of the 1980s, exploring the triumphs and failures of the decade that shaped the 21st century more than any other, from a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter who witnessed the transformations firsthand In January 1980, America seemed broken. Inflation raged. Interest rates topped...

What happens when an unstoppable force meets the immovable chaos of the Wild West? Bass Reeves happened. Like thunder rolling across an endless plain, Bass Reeves transformed the American frontier forever. This isn't just another Wild West biography—this is the story of a man who became a natural force, reshaping everything in his path through sheer will, unshakeable courage, and an almost supernatural ability to bring justice to a lawless land.

Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, The Making & Breaking of the American Constitution reveals how this widening disconnect threatens the very existence of our democracy. It calls for a constitution that sustains the ideals developed over the past thousand years while meeting the challenges of the future.

An acclaimed historian presents a sweeping new look at the Declaration of Independence, focusing not on the lofty principles of the preamble but on the list of grievances leveled against King George III.

In America’s Constitution, one of this era’s most accomplished constitutional law scholars, Akhil Reed Amar, gives the first comprehensive account of one of the world’s great political texts. Incisive, entertaining, and occasionally controversial, this “biography” of America’s...

Universally acclaimed as a musical genius, Miles Davis was one of the most important and influential musicians in the world. Here, Miles speaks out about his extraordinary life. Miles: The Autobiography, like Miles himself, holds nothing back. He speaks frankly and openly about his drug problem...

Acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan brilliantly renders a snapshot of America struggling to find its footing amid the ravages of the Great Depression, told through the story of the first all-star baseball game in Major League history In July of 1933, America was at or near the lowest point in...

From the leading political advisor and bestselling author, a revelatory account of how power is built and a blueprint for Democrats in 2026 and beyond.

John F. Kennedy saw history in its massive movement as shaped by forces beyond human control. Some call this Divine Providence. Others simply see the mystery of fate’s invisible hand. Connell presents a side of Kennedy’s life that few know but many will appreciate. JFK was a respected man of faith who saved the world of his times from nuclear Armageddon.

From sacred Lenape lands to the shimmering skyline of One World Trade Center, A Brief History of New York City traces the epic evolution of America’s most iconic metropolis. In ten immersive chapters, author Derek Monaghan blends historical depth with cinematic storytelling to explore the city’s origins, upheavals, and reinventions. Walk the cobbled streets of New Amsterdam, stand amid the chaos of the Draft Riots, and witness the birth of punk, hip-hop, and Harlem’s cultural renaissance.

The Yowani Choctaw Exodus is a powerful historical drama that traces the journey of the Wind Clan—descendants of matriarchal leadership and spiritual resilience—through the turbulent landscapes of forced migration, cultural survival, and ancestral memory. Rooted in meticulous research and infused with emotional depth, this narrative illuminates the untold story of the Yowani Choctaws, whose path from Mississippi to Texas was marked by both tragedy and triumph.

The Flying Death: Poison, Greed, and Hope in the Amazon by Matt O'Hara is a forthcoming title from Farrar, Straus and Giroux...

Power from the Podium: The Story of Black Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos, is a wonderfully written story of two Olympic icons whose silent Black Power protest at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico reverberated worldwide. From the awards podium during the playing of the American National Anthem, Tommie and John, heads bowed with their black-gloved fists raised in the Black Power symbol, signified one of the most powerful protests in sports history that called attention to Black social justice and racial inequality.

La Pensée Américaine est un livre profond et accessible qui explique comment l'Amérique est arrivée où elle en est aujourd'hui en s'appuyant sur 6 grands documents : la Déclaration d'Indépendance, la Constitution, la Déclaration des Droits, le Discours de Gettysburg, la Proclamation d'Émancipation et le discours « I Have a Dream ».

At the age of 23, in 1846, Francis Parkman Jr set off on an audacious journey across the "wild" American West. From the bustling Missouri River outposts to the sweeping Great Plains and the shadow of the Rockies, Parkman and his companion Quincy Shaw immerse themselves in the world of trappers, emigrants, and Native American tribes.