Giacomo Jerry (60 results)

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. Brand new. Directly from the author. Time travel, immortality, alternate history, and more! Fascinating tales from the past, the present, and the future? Examining the intriguing aspects of the nature of time, these stories include: Seeing the world through the eyes of an ancient tree that remains unchanged on its lonely mountaintop as the centuries come and go. Adventurers who try to go back and change history to save a glorious ancient city that they love. A Native American who comes back to life and wonders what has become of the world that he once knew. A Civil War re-enactor who wishes he could go back to see the real events so badly, he can almost taste it. Rumors abound about a book of secrets that has been passed on from president to president. Can they be true? A curious boy who is so obsessed with dinosaurs that he wishes he could walk among them.A lonely modern explorer who goes on a quest to find the last place on earth to remain untouched by humans. An aging hippie who wrestles with the question: Did he change the world or did it change him? A retired military man whom after doing some family history research is saddened by the realization that he is the last of his line. A young Italian college student is tormented by the enigma of his strange dreams. What could they telling him about himself and the nature of time and existence? A classic American road trip gone wrong. A scientist that discovers time travel only to learn that the destination is not what he expected. A man who is obsessed with counting every step to prolong his life. In a dark, possible future, alien students view the Earth as an object lesson of how not to run a civilization. In a hopeful, alternate future, America is re-energized by a new age of discovery in space. These thought-provoking stories will capture your imagination and leave you talking about them for days.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Brand new; directly from the author. This is so much more than just an average travel book that only covers the major tourist attractions. This book is designed to help you slow down and enjoy the rich diversity of California. There are many interesting places to see and things to do in the vast state that are not listed in conventional travel guides. There are many off the beaten path and unconventional places that are still well worth visiting. To make it fun, I have arranged the attractions by themes. I call them travel quests. Think of them as "bucket lists" for travelers. Instead of trying to see all of California in one big gulp, the state's many fascinating sites have been broken up into a series of travel goals along a similar theme. You may complete these quests on multiple trips at your leisure or combine items from different quests. Each section of the book has a travel quest to complete based upon a particular theme like nature, history, entertainment, or cultural sites. The chapter then has goals for a representative sample of the items contained on that list. Some additional silly activities,such as wearing a costume, getting a goofy souvenir, or singing an appropriate song, have been included to keep it fun for children and others. The author's personal favorites for each category are also highlighted along with many great photos from his travels. The book is a treasure trove of insider travel tips from a long term resident of the state who has traveled the length and breadth of the state many times. It contains many fascinating historical and geographical facts that put the places and activities in context. It is very educational and fun for the whole family. It can also save you a lot of time and money by telling you what is worth seeing and what is not. It tells you how to avoid the crowds and wasting time traveling and waiting in lines. This edition has black and white pictures. Monica O'Leary (illustrator).…

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Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. This book contains all you need to conduct fun and engaging activities that will motivate your students to love learning learning America's history. The simulations take only 1- 4 hours. Fits multiple grade levels. Easy set up and record keeping. Easily reproducible playing pieces. Standards-based. Addresses multiple intelligences and learning styles. Stimulates creative thinking. Develops historical empathy. A huge variety of activities: Role-playing simulations, hands-on and creative activities, individual and group decision-making, writing historical newspapers, resumes, letters and fictional stories, a mapping activity, drafting a colonial charter, a trial, a war game, counterfactuals and more.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. Brand new. Directly from the author. The character and conduct of Christopher Columbus has come under more criticism than almost any other historical figure. This book will outline the various forms of attack upon Columbus over the centuries. This is what I call the Columbus conspiracy. It is a systematic attempt to assassinate the character of Columbus by a long line of people not working in conjunction, but nonetheless building upon one another cumulatively over the years. From the contemporary enemies of Columbus who sought to steal his glory and his wealth to later historians who sought to impugn his reputation in response to the hero worship that grew up around him in the 19th and 20th centuries. Every aspect of Columbus life has come under attack from his origins, his study and preparations, his proposals for the great ventures of exploration, his claims of discovering America first, his conduct towards the Native Americans and the Spanish settlers, his endless quest to find gold, the nature and primacy of what he discovered, and his role in the history of slavery, genocide, and environmental destruction. His legacy has been contested in a literal, legal sense in a lawsuit between his heirs and those who wanted to steal his fame and wealth. These appeared in the Pleitos Colombinos, or Columbian Lawsuits, which are examined in this context in detail for the first time in this book. It has also been contested in the literary and historical sense by a long succession of historians, which has sought to make a name for themselves by digging up more dirt on Columbus and further discrediting him. Columbus has been called a lowborn, uneducated imposter, pirate, usurper, rapist, mass murderer, poor sailor, accidental discoverer, bumbling fool, tyrant, liar, greedy gold hunter, religious fanatic, hypocrite, evil slaver, bloodthirsty and indiscriminate killer, and raving lunatic. This is just to name a few of the attacks made on him. It is difficult to understand why a single man has drawn such opprobrium when similar contemporary historical figures are not as harshly criticized. It is equally difficult to understand why Columbus has been singled out as the sole individual origin of the sins of an entire generation in first exploiting and then wiping out the Native Americans that he encountered.All of the various attacks on Columbus over the centuries will be discussed in this work and thoughtful and well-researched rebuttals will be given to them, including to some of the most outrageous and unfair claims. The purpose of this book is not to defend Columbus, but to call for a more mature and balanced treatment of him by historians and the general public. This is not merely a Columbus apologist treatment. It is a plea that Columbus be understood in the context of his times and that his accomplishments be given equal weight with his faults.…

Condition: New. In English.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Historical Gems of the San Francisco Bay Area: A Guide to Museums, Historical Sites, History Parks, and Historical Homes. Book.

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Soft cover. Condition: New. 4th Edition. The San Francisco Bay Area is loaded with fascinating and unique historical sites that represent a broad range of historical events and eras. A resident of the Bay Area or a tourist in town for a few days can see a wide range of historical sites all within a day's drive of San Francisco. This book may also be useful for a teacher or parent who is looking for an educational field trip which ties in with the child's curriculum in a history, literature, or science class. Others may find it interesting to learn more about the Native Americans or pioneer settlers in a local community. So, whether you are just curious about what is inside that old historical house in your neighborhood, want to know how a specific historical event played out in your area, or are just looking for an interesting day trip, this book has something for you. Many people are familiar with the more famous sites in California. It is not uncommon to see tourists make a trip to see all of the California missions or Gold Rush towns, but there are also scores of lesser-known sites within the Bay Area that highlight a particular historical event or offer a comprehensive overview of the history of that town or region. More than just a tour guide, the book is broken into sections with essays that acquaint the reader with the history that is covered by the representative museums or sites. DiGiacomo goes beyond the traditional city, county, state, and national museums and historic sites that feature famous people, historic homes and events. He also covers museums devoted to agriculture, business, Hispanic California, immigration, military posts, mining, Native Americans, transportation, sports, as well as science and technology. He thoughtfully includes key information on each museum such as its location, web address, hours of operation, cost, and what a visitor can expect to encounter. Over 230 historical sites are listed. This 4th edition has many updates and new sites. It has many more photographs of interesting sites to visit.…

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Paperback. Condition: New.

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Condition: New. In English.