an oral history of growing up in the borough in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s
Frommer, Myrna
2004
Presents the oral history of Brooklyn, New York from the 1940s through the 1960s focusing on a childhood, school days, a variety of activities in a family, and finally graduating from high school. Is accompanied by unique black-and-white photographs.
the epic story of Dutch Manhattan and the forgotten colony that shaped America
Shorto, Russell
2005
Examines the Dutch Colony on Manhattan Island which exists prior to the original thirteen colonies in America, and includes important colonists, Native Americans, and a variety of events.
Presents the unique Bush family dynasty focusing on their rising influence in America, networking, political matters, two presidencies, children, and grandchildren. Also details their contrast to the Kennedy family.
An account of post-conflict Iraq by the man who governed Wasit Province in southern Iraq on behalf of the Coalition. Describes the problems of poverty, social paralysis, and lawlessness. Discusses the insurgency that culminated in a sixteen-hour firefight.
Discusses the pioneers who were moving West in the mid-1800s, and how they had to depend on their children to assist them with many difficult and dangerous tasks in order to survive.