Автор: Robbins David Название: The Tu-Tone DeSoto ISBN: 1733072292 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781733072298 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3028.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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"The Tu-Tone DeSoto" is a fast-paced novel centering on the lives of eight Hanson, Iowa, high school teens during the Kennedy administration and Cold War years of the early 1960s. They are living in conflict with the mindsets of their parents through a generation gap destined to become an incendiary turning point in future years.
The teens' internal concerns take precedence over more worldly events as they naively mature into adulthood. Julie Maxwell elopes with her boyfriend, Beau Harper, who joins the navy. Connie Mueller is the best friend of Penny, Julie's younger sister. They find their maturity at the expense of their relationship, placing Connie at odds with her dysfunctional parents. Miscreant John Bass has lived a wasted life. Michael Hendricks, looking for identity through the torment of dyslexia and poor grades, faces a bleak future. Regina, Reverend Thomas Barragan's daughter, creates the formula for her imminent destruction. Daniel is the son of Roger Lilienthal, a renowned sociologist from Chicago, and has grown up before his time at the cost of his youth. He is faced with the perplexity of coming to terms with being gay during a time of cultural change--a time in which a generation of baby boomers is being defined and is coming of age.
The story revolves around the history of the early 1960s and the years during the John F. Kennedy Presidency. Topics featured include: The Kennedy Innauguration, and the promise of a vital new generation; the sociological and cultural shift from complacency to conflict; the music of the time and AM radio; The Cuban Missile Crisis and the JFK assasination. Being a work of historical fiction, there is a robust, date-by-date summation of the real events occuring during the the story. Also, there is a suggested playlist of the songs in the story during this transformation into the rock culture.
Автор: White Jerome F. Название: My Four Grandparents: Chronicles of Desoto Parish Louisiana ISBN: 1944348212 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781944348212 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1648.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Means Emilia Gay Griffin, Chrysler Liz Название: Desoto Parish ISBN: 1531658407 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781531658403 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4413.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Lively, colorful, and skillfully made fabric “portraits” of 182 endangered species bring them to real, vibrant life. Each portrait features fascinating animal and plant facts from rescuers, scientists, conservationists, and more: where they live, what their superpowers are, why they are at risk, and how we can help. Dedicated and passionate people who work to protect endangered species share details of their roles and specialties, the planning behind conservation measures, threats to healthy habitats, and inspiring success stories. This book fosters eco-awareness and responsibility with a hopeful and positive tone, not only educating but inspiring action. A percentage of money earned by the author from the sale of this book will be donated to the Sea Turtle Conservancy and to the WILD Foundation.
