"A brilliantly conceived dual-track account of the two greatest economic crises of the last century and their consequences"--
Peopled with civil rights activists, fanatical Christians, corrupt politicians, and demented Hollywood stars, A Hall of Mirrors vividly depicts the dark side of America that erupted in the sixties.
This impressive tome offers more than 700 illustrations to document the comprehensive restoration campaign, (the first of its kind) of this magnificant interior.
"An outstanding historical novel of 17th century France ... based on a real life scandal known as the Affaire des Poisons, this tale is riveting from start to finish."—Library Journal Her ability to see the future may prevent her from ...
This is the story of Virginia Hall and her immense personal courage and determination, and how she broke through barriers of physical limitation and gender discrimination to become America's greatest spy of World War II.
In this series of perfectly rendered vignettes, written just as he was starting to find his comic voice, Kurt Vonnegut paints a warm, wise, and often funny portrait of life in post–World War II America—a world where squabbling couples, ...
As a result, Islamic ''Wolof'' slaves from Guinea were the most systematically kept out of the colonies (Palmer 1976: 7). 33 Between the initial conquest in 1519 and 1640, when the indigenous population was on the rebound and large ...
Hall of Mirrors
Ava's father is so proud to reopen Ursula's Funland. But when creepy incidents threaten to shut down the park, Ava is determined to save the park for her dad. Ava enters the Hall of Mirrors with her friend, but she doesn't leave with him.
A story rooted in historical fact, recounting the life experiences of Virginia Hall, an American spy who lived in Vichy France during World War II's Nazi occupation and help organize resistance groups and efforts.
An elegant, page-turning thriller in the vein of Night Film and Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, this tautly crafted novel is about stories: the ones we tell, the ones we keep hidden, and the ones that we’ll do anything to ensure they stay ...