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Battle for Manhattan

By: Bruce Bliven Jr.

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First published in 1956, this book by ex-WWII lieutenant Bruce Bliven, Jr. tells the story of the three-day battle of Manhattan, New York in September 1776, which saw George Washington preserving his army during a long retreat from the British troops. At the time of its first release, the book drew praise for using present-day names for locations to put historic events in perspective, a technique the author referred to as “terrain appreciation,” rounding out the book with authenticated descriptions of New York in 1776 that will leave the reader captivated. “Bliven’s book—a virtually perfect example of the military monograph—consistently reminds readers that these are not distant and alien battlefields he’s talking about; indeed, this is ground thousands of New Yorkers now commute across without a second thought...”—Steve Donoghue, Stevereads

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1787204855

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9781787204850

The American Revolution

By: Bruce Bliven, Jr.

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The American Revolution

By: Bruce Bliven, Jr.

In the American colonies of the 1770s, people were fed up with British laws. Local farmers and tradesmen secretly formed a militia. In 1775, when the British marched into Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the Americans were ready. From that first battle to the final showdown at Yorktown, the Americans fought against tremendous odds. The British army was bigger and better trained. Food and guns were scarce. But George Washington’s ragged army fought for–and won–the freedom and independence we cherish to this day.Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the tale of our country's fight for independence is brought to life in fast-moving, dramatic detail.

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Random House Books for Young Readers

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0307778193

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9780307778192

Wild Things

The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult

By: Bruce Handy

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Wild Things

The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult

By: Bruce Handy

An irresistible, nostalgic, insightful—and “consistently intelligent and funny” (The New York Times Book Review)—ramble through classic children’s literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father of two) Bruce Handy. The dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children’s book, was first published in Boston in 1690. Offering children gems of advice such as “Strive to learn” and “Be not a dunce,” it was no fun at all. So how did we get from there to “Let the wild rumpus start”? And now that we’re living in a golden age of children’s literature, what can adults get out of reading Where the Wild Things Are and Goodnight Moon, or Charlotte’s Web and Little House on the Prairie? A “delightful excursion” (The Wall Street Journal), Wild Things revisits the classics of every American childhood, from fairy tales to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and explores the back stories of their creators, using context and biography to understand how some of the most insightful, creative, and witty authors and illustrators of their times created their often deeply personal masterpieces. Along the way, Handy learns what The Cat in the Hat says about anarchy and absentee parenting, which themes are shared by The Runaway Bunny and Portnoy’s Complaint, and why Ramona Quimby is as true an American icon as Tom Sawyer or Jay Gatsby. It’s a profound, eye-opening experience to re-encounter books that you once treasured decades ago. A clear-eyed love letter to the greatest children’s books and authors from Louisa May Alcott and L. Frank Baum to Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss, Mildred D. Taylor, and E.B. White, Wild Things is “a spirited, perceptive, and just outright funny account that will surely leave its readers with a new appreciation for childhood favorites” (Publishers Weekly).

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Simon and Schuster

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1501150421

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9781501150425

New York: A Bicentennial History (States and the Nation)

By: Bruce Bliven Jr.

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New York: A Bicentennial History (States and the Nation)

By: Bruce Bliven Jr.

From the Big Apple to Niagara Falls, the state of New York has always had enormous fascination for Americans. From the Empire State have come major influences on almost every aspect of American life. Particularly advantageous landforms and waterways enabled the explorers and settlers and entrepreneurs of early New York to move ahead of others, and the strategic location of New York City with its outstanding harbor also helped the state reach dominance. But as the author of this book shows, almost from the beginning on the tip of Manhattan Island, New York has benefited from the varied talents of successive influxes of diverse ethnic and racial groups. In conflict though they often were, they have also been a source of hte state's cultural richness and economic strength.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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039334861X

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9780393348613

Battle for Manhattan

By: Bruce Bliven Jr.

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By: Bruce Bliven Jr.

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Invasion

The Story of D-Day

By: Bruce Bliven

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Invasion

The Story of D-Day

By: Bruce Bliven

Invasion is a full account of D-Day from the point of view of Bruce Bliven, Jr., a soldier who was actually there on that grueling day. It's the most famous amphibious invasion in history; thousands of ships, millions of soldiers and sailors, all clashing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Author Bruce Bliven, Jr. was there when it happened and his narrative captures the massive scale of the invasion, from the planning stages through the brave landing on the shore. You'll be amazed by the full-color photography that illustrates the courage and resolve of the soldiers responsible for the battle that turned the tide of the war. This incredible narrative account of history will give you a new perception of this hellacious day, plus, specially commissioned extras like an all new map, cast of major players, and timeline will let you wrap your mind around this intricate assault.

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Young Voyageur

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0760361118

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9780760361115

The American Revolution

By: Bruce Bliven, Jr.

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The American Revolution

By: Bruce Bliven, Jr.

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Random House Books for Young Readers

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0394846966

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9780394846965

The Finishing Touch

By: Bruce Bliven (Jr.)

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The Finishing Touch

By: Bruce Bliven (Jr.)

A portrait gallery of perfectionists and their trimphs, including the rebuilding of Avery-Fisher Hall.

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Dodd Mead

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0396075347

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9780396075349

From Casablanca to Berlin

The War in North Africa and Europe, 1942-1945

By: Bruce Bliven

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From Casablanca to Berlin

The War in North Africa and Europe, 1942-1945

By: Bruce Bliven

Presents an account of fighting in Europe and North Africa during World War II from the first American landings in North Africa to the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.

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Random House Books for Young Readers

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0394904125

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9780394904122

Invasion

The Story of D-Day

By: Bruce Bliven Jr.,Bruce Bliven

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Invasion

The Story of D-Day

By: Bruce Bliven Jr.,Bruce Bliven

Storm the beaches for D-Day, the battle that changed the tide of World War II.

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Young Voyageur

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0760354367

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9780760354360

The Brandeis/Frankfurter Connection

The Secret Political Activities of Two Supreme Court Justices

By: Bruce Allen Murphy

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The Brandeis/Frankfurter Connection

The Secret Political Activities of Two Supreme Court Justices

By: Bruce Allen Murphy

This book examines the extrajudicial activities, such as advancement of political causes and covert intervention in national affairs, of two of the U.S. Supreme Court's most famous judges. "Murphy has done a first-class job of research...He has reconstructed episodes in the inner history of the Supreme Court, of the New Deal and of World War II (Washington sector), in new detail and with contagious relish...It is useful because it makes us think hard about standards of judicial behavior."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., New York Times Book Review Chronicles the political activities engaged by these two justices which exceeded by far the limits of propriety demanded of members of the Supreme Court.

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