new york (state)

Adhering to the most current research, this book shows the years after the American Revolution when New York underwent a period of growth. This engaging book provides information on the events that made New York such an invaluable part of the United States. Discusses many influential writers, inventors, and leaders who provided valuable contributions to the growing state and newly formed country. Text is supported by primary sources and images from the period, as well as maps.

Uniquely presented here, and in line with the most recent research on the subject, is the New York experience of the American Revolution. Readers learn about the early stirrings of dissatisfaction with British rule, and how this conflict escalated into the development of a new country. New York was the site of several important battles and many New Yorkers were major contributors in the war effort. This volume contains maps, paintings, and primary source documents to show where important battles took place and demonstrate the far-reaching effects the war had on people.

This book, featuring the latest in scholarly research, shows how the onset of the Industrial Revolution transformed New York State into a center for industry and economy. The text shows that New York State industries are varied and have changed over time. This book addresses many of the local businessmen, inventors, engineers, and architects helped New York grow and prosper. Primary source documents and photographs support biographies of important figures, such as Thomas Edison, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Nikola Tesla, Hetty Green, and Emily Roebling.

This book, featuring the latest in scholarly research, shows how the onset of the Industrial Revolution transformed New York State into a center for industry and economy. The text shows that New York State industries are varied and have changed over time. This book addresses many of the local businessmen, inventors, engineers, and architects helped New York grow and prosper. Primary source documents and photographs support biographies of important figures, such as Thomas Edison, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Nikola Tesla, Hetty Green, and Emily Roebling.

Written as a college admission essay, eighteen-year-old Harry Jones recounts a childhood defined by the hideous scars he hid behind, and how forming a band brought self-confidence, friendship, and his first kiss.

Set in the town where Thomas Edison headquartered his manufacturing company, a novel spanning multiple generations examines the lives of the inhabitants and scientists and the birth and evolution of the town.

Novel adaptation of the author's feature film, "Up With Me.".

"The authors have documented some 140 'incidents' in northern and eastern New York State, extending from the Watertown area to Long Island. Many of these occurred within the vast Adirondack Park as well as in northern and western Vermont."--from back cover.

City girl Callie Velasquez's fears about going camping in the woods take a second seat to her desire to be accepted by her popular new friends, and the fact that her new boyfriend will be there, too. However, after losing half their food and getting lost, Callie is seriously reconsidering her decision. Then they find a dead body, and Callie hears sinister laughter following them. She may become the next victim.

Written as a college admission essay, eighteen-year-old Harry Jones recounts a childhood defined by the hideous scars he hid behind, and how forming a band brought self-confidence, friendship, and his first kiss.