This account of professional golf during the Great Depression begins with a look at the "roaring 1920s" and how the game developed during this exciting decade. What a contrast to the Depression era--in which golf at all levels suffered but survived.
Nation-building enterprises by the United States and the broader international community have run the gamut of success and... Læs mere
"In 1929 he was convicted of sexually assaulting a 17 year-old dancer--a scandal that destroyed his empire and reduced him to a pariah. The day... Læs mere
G.B. Grayson and Henry Whitter were two of the most influential artists in the early days of country... Læs mere
"This book tells the story of American airman Gerald E. Sorensen who was shot down over Nazi occupied Belgium in May of 1944. It tells of his education and military service, his evasion of capture, his experience in the Resistance, and his impact on those he left behind"--
Features 12 accounts that describe the battle experience, the different nations' attitudes toward imprisonment,... Læs mere
"This book provides a comprehensive historical survey of U.S. military training aircraft, including technical specifications,... Læs mere
Movies like Love Actually, The Quatermass Xperiment, Local Hero and The Secret Agent have delved into the storied “special relationship”... Læs mere
Sports are not what they used to be. The larger social meanings sports hold for fans are being eclipsed by their... Læs mere
Beginning with the history of walking as a social activity, this book discusses the various issues which have affected walkers, including... Læs mere
From the 1500s through 1901, this comprehensive reference book details... Læs mere