James E Armstrong (232 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Escape provides a true account of a young Hungarian college students escape from Hungary following the suppression of the countrys 1956 October revolution. The author describes how, after the end of the war in 1946, the Communists systematically took control of the country by 1949, with the help of the Soviet Red Army and how under the Stalinist influence, the intimidation, property confiscations, unjust incarcerations, and often physical eliminations took root.By the early 1950s, the resistance against the Communist parties of Eastern Europe started to erupt: East Berlin, 1953; Warsaw, 1956; and in October 1956, Budapest. The demonstrations and demands in Hungary were spearheaded by students and the workers (the very workers whom the party considered to be the mainstay of Communism). The protagonist of the story himself is a university student with many friends and schoolmates. He is a self-reliant, take-charge type, who does not easily submit to others. Once he makes up his mind, he carries through. His love for his girlfriend and his determination that his future and life is not to be controlled by a totalitarian system is the driving force behind his actions. Following the suppression of the revolution by the Communists with the help of the Red Army, he realizes that there is no future for him in the country and decides to leave. His original plan is to take his girlfriend, whom he loves very much, with him. However, due to the danger she would be facing, her parents are against her leaving. He reluctantly agrees with the caveat that when he establishes himself wherever he settles down, she will follow him.Not to be alone on his dangerous quest, he recruits his close friend, who sees his future just as bleak under the Communist system. After some careful planning, the two men, with some unexpected luck and many tense hours later, successfully cross into Austria. Being in a refugee camp awaiting to be issued travel documents, then transported to the country of your destination, gave him plenty of time for deep reflection about his future. When Christmas arrived, he realized that if he does not take his girlfriend with him now, he will probably never see her again. At that moment, he decides to go back for her.The final chapters of the book describe his perilous journey back to his hometown and the even more dangerous journey out of the country again, with his girlfriend and some friends in tow, involving crossing the Iron Curtain for the third time.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of this Collection of 12 Short Stories. Featured are Summer Doldrums by Patricia Highsmith, Under a Giant Eye by Donald Olson, Fire Lake by Doug Allyn, War Crime by Bill James, The Jury Box by Jon L Breen, An Early Morning Madness by Edward D Hoch, Joe Frog's Place by Lisa Lepovetsky, Dead Air by Doug Armstrong, The Suburbs by Judith Post, Maternal Instinct by Stephen Wasylyk, Body Parts by Robert Campbell and The Apple Tree by Eileen Herbert Jordan. In Near Fine Condition.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcovers, ex-library; minor edgewear and light soiling of edges, o/w in very good condition.

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

vg+/vg, prev name, dj edge wear/chips, else clean & tight book. 1st (NAP) edition. Binding is black cloth.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Cover is in good condition, save for minimal corner bumping and rubbing. DJ is unclipped and in good condition, save for minor rubbing and edge wear. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

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: Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Bio-inspired Innovation and National Security. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcovers; ex-corporate library; minor shelfwear; o/w in very good condition.

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Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Fine Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 120 pp., 85 illus. in color. Slight bit of creasing to the front dustjacket cover, otherwise a fine copy. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, University of California, Los Angeles CA April 3-May 13, 1990, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis MN July 29-October 21, 1990, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven CT November 6, 1990-January 10, 1991 and the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover NH March 9-May 19, 1991. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator).…

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Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Cover rubbed. 210mm x 140mm (8" x 6"). 77pp. B/w illustrations. Illustrated hardback laminated board cover.