Ashabranner, Brent K.

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The Lion's whiskers

A moment in history

A former Deputy Director of the Peace Corps traces the political and philosophical development of the program between 1961 ans 1970.

A moment in history

A former Deputy Director of the Peace Corps traces the political and philosophical development of the program between 1961 ans 1970.

Badge of valor

the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
2000
Describes the planning and creation of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and profiles some of those police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Into a strange land

unaccompanied refugee youth in America
1988
Presents individual stories of young Southeast Asian refugees and discusses some of their problems, hopes, and successes.

The new African Americans

1999
Looks at Africans who have immigrated to the United States since the 1890s, examining who they are, why they came, how American laws work for and against them, and how they have fared.

Into a strange land

unaccompanied refugee youth in America
1987
Presents individual stories of young Southeast Asian refugees and discusses some of their problems, hopes, and successes.

Always to remember

the story of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1989
Discusses the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the controversies that have surrounded it, and some human interest stories connected with it.

The times of my life

a memoir
1990
The prolific author describes how his interest in writing developed as he was growing up in the Oklahoma of the Depression and chronicles his years after World War II as a government worker in Africa and a Peace Corps official.

People who make a difference

1989
Describes the life and work of several men and women of various ages, circumstances, and occupations who, by their caring and concern, are helping to make a difference to those in need, the environment, and on a personal level.

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