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By Donald Guimary
Before discovery of gold, and after, canned salmon was the economic backbone of The Alaska Territory until after World War II. Although the largest contributor to Alaska's economy during the first half of the 20th Century, historically little has been written about workers and the conditions they endured producing canned salmon. Canning salmon in Alaska was dirty work (Marumina Trabaho) performed mostly by Filipino immigrants from about 1915 through the 1960s. But dirty work was also a process in which cannery workers were hired by unscrupulous contractors, encouraged by greedy owner operators. Cannery workers suffered exploitation of ethnic groups, hazardous shameful transportation, endured miserable living conditions in primitive, segregated housing, were fed cheapest food, and were cheated on wages. Early labor unionization efforts created additional problems and provided little relief until statehood, legislation, and court rulings finally forced changes. Marumina Trabaho is the author's extensive report and the history of labor involved in the production of Alaska's canned salmon, beginning with his teen age personal experiences.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Vera Haldy-Regier
"An Irregular Girlhood in Hitler's Shadow is a lovely window into the soul of a time this generation knows only from history books...and into the heart of a young woman struggling to grow up in a world turned topsy-turvy by war and prejudice. Vera Haldy-Regier's gentle prose and poetic insight unveil a glimpse of a German family's suffering because of it's opposition to Hitler, and of its subsequent journey from China, to Cuba, to America, that is as much an odyssey of the spirit as a physical hegira. I was touched deeply by the poignant truths of this delicate memoir, and by the unflinching honesty of it's author. The intimacy and camaraderie with the writer were so clear in it's pages, that when I closed the covers, I felt a personal sense of loss." -Cathy In the mid-1930s, author Vera Haldy-Regier's father, a minor, recalcitrant diplomat in Hitler's government, is banished to a post in Vladivostok, Russia, and later to the former German lease territory of Tsingtao, China. While openly critical of the Nazis, he nonetheless remains employed by the German Foreign Office until the end of the war. Together with his wife, he is instrumental in obtaining food and money for the small community of Jewish refugees that fled to Tsingtao, and endures several threats to his life from Nazi officials. After Hitler's defeat, the family loses nearly all its possessions to the Chinese revolutionaries before escaping to the West on an American troop transporter. Their early years in America are filled with severe financial need. But in the midst of hardship, there are gifts of love, support, and friendship that became beacons of enduring hope. Haldy-Regier's poignant memoir traces the family's path from Germany to America via Italy, Turkey, Russia, Japan, China and Cuba. It carries triumphant messages of love, forgiveness, and gratitude for gifts gathered amidst the ruins of war and the pain and injustice of intolerance. "As one who knew the author's family in China, I was deeply moved by this beautifully written, honest account of the triumph of a young girl's spirit in her ever-tilting world."
-Eva Pulverman Jellin
FORMAT: Softcover
By Vera Haldy-Regier
"An Irregular Girlhood in Hitler's Shadow is a lovely window into the soul of a time this generation knows only from history books...and into the heart of a young woman struggling to grow up in a world turned topsy-turvy by war and prejudice. Vera Haldy-Regier's gentle prose and poetic insight unveil a glimpse of a German family's suffering because of it's opposition to Hitler, and of its subsequent journey from China, to Cuba, to America, that is as much an odyssey of the spirit as a physical hegira. I was touched deeply by the poignant truths of this delicate memoir, and by the unflinching honesty of it's author. The intimacy and camaraderie with the writer were so clear in it's pages, that when I closed the covers, I felt a personal sense of loss." -Cathy In the mid-1930s, author Vera Haldy-Regier's father, a minor, recalcitrant diplomat in Hitler's government, is banished to a post in Vladivostok, Russia, and later to the former German lease territory of Tsingtao, China. While openly critical of the Nazis, he nonetheless remains employed by the German Foreign Office until the end of the war. Together with his wife, he is instrumental in obtaining food and money for the small community of Jewish refugees that fled to Tsingtao, and endures several threats to his life from Nazi officials. After Hitler's defeat, the family loses nearly all its possessions to the Chinese revolutionaries before escaping to the West on an American troop transporter. Their early years in America are filled with severe financial need. But in the midst of hardship, there are gifts of love, support, and friendship that became beacons of enduring hope. Haldy-Regier's poignant memoir traces the family's path from Germany to America via Italy, Turkey, Russia, Japan, China and Cuba. It carries triumphant messages of love, forgiveness, and gratitude for gifts gathered amidst the ruins of war and the pain and injustice of intolerance. "As one who knew the author's family in China, I was deeply moved by this beautifully written, honest account of the triumph of a young girl's spirit in her ever-tilting world."
-Eva Pulverman Jellin
FORMAT: E-Book
By Hedwig Suess
Every good history book addresses Hitler's assumption of power in Germany. Now learn the history through the eyes of a child growing up during the formation of the Nazi Government. Read how events affected even the youngest of citizens as the roots of Hitlerism and the growth of his sinister philosophy of force seemed almost destined to overshadow the earth. Growing up in an acutely dysfunctional environment, Hedwig suffered shame, humiliation and abuse as the illegitimate child of a 13-year-old, and still managed to survive happy, even hilarious escapades. Live the life of this bastard child through her poignant, funny, and unbelievably sad tales of being raised by her grandfather, Vati, in a small Bavarian town.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By James McIlroy
McIlroys & Their Kin is the first book to be published about McIlroy genealogy in the past one hundred years. James Roland McIlroy focuses on some of the first McIlroys to come to America and includes information on related families like the McElroys, Lewises, Hydes, Hookers, and McLeans. The author has studied McIlroy genealogy for over forty years and through a large amount of research, correspondence, and travel presents a thorough account of the family's history. The book includes unique features: family portraits, a copy of James McLroy's will, an attempt to prove the parents of John McElroy, and information from over eight thousand letters that Mr. McIlroy received from relatives. McIlroys & Their Kin is a must-read for McIlroy genealogists and related families.
FORMAT: Softcover
By James McIlroy
McIlroys & Their Kin is the first book to be published about McIlroy genealogy in the past one hundred years. James Roland McIlroy focuses on some of the first McIlroys to come to America and includes information on related families like the McElroys, Lewises, Hydes, Hookers, and McLeans. The author has studied McIlroy genealogy for over forty years and through a large amount of research, correspondence, and travel presents a thorough account of the family's history. The book includes unique features: family portraits, a copy of James McLroy's will, an attempt to prove the parents of John McElroy, and information from over eight thousand letters that Mr. McIlroy received from relatives. McIlroys & Their Kin is a must-read for McIlroy genealogists and related families.
FORMAT: E-Book
By John Husher
By a River, On a Hill brings you into the lives of twins born during the depression in a small steel mill town in Western Pennsylvania and carries you through the depression, the war, the building of the Golden Gate Bridge and on to two completely different routes of success of each to his chosen profession. One who gains his success on a journey that carries him to Argentina for three years and later to Brazil for three years fighting for acceptance in his chosen field until gaining the recognition he deserves, becoming Chief consultant for U.S. Steel on Coke Oven problem solving and eventually establishing an international construction company. The other, who gains his initial success through invention of integrated circuits before becoming an expert in the production of the "chip" and finally his success in Silicon Valley competing against the world's best technical minds in a tough semiconductor industry, eventually playing the major role in taking a small test company to be a successful Analog Semiconductor Company. The story carries you with them through their early experiences, the Navy, the tough steel mills and finally in their tough fields of endeavor; carrying you as it carried them. You experience their obstacles and their triumphs as if you were there working your way up, side by side and battling for a place in the sun. The title of the book relates to the goals of the twins which are as different as their paths to reach them.
FORMAT: Softcover
By John Husher
By a River, On a Hill brings you into the lives of twins born during the depression in a small steel mill town in Western Pennsylvania and carries you through the depression, the war, the building of the Golden Gate Bridge and on to two completely different routes of success of each to his chosen profession. One who gains his success on a journey that carries him to Argentina for three years and later to Brazil for three years fighting for acceptance in his chosen field until gaining the recognition he deserves, becoming Chief consultant for U.S. Steel on Coke Oven problem solving and eventually establishing an international construction company. The other, who gains his initial success through invention of integrated circuits before becoming an expert in the production of the "chip" and finally his success in Silicon Valley competing against the world's best technical minds in a tough semiconductor industry, eventually playing the major role in taking a small test company to be a successful Analog Semiconductor Company. The story carries you with them through their early experiences, the Navy, the tough steel mills and finally in their tough fields of endeavor; carrying you as it carried them. You experience their obstacles and their triumphs as if you were there working your way up, side by side and battling for a place in the sun. The title of the book relates to the goals of the twins which are as different as their paths to reach them.
FORMAT: E-Book
By John Husher
By a River, On a Hill brings you into the lives of twins born during the depression in a small steel mill town in Western Pennsylvania and carries you through the depression, the war, the building of the Golden Gate Bridge and on to two completely different routes of success of each to his chosen profession. One who gains his success on a journey that carries him to Argentina for three years and later to Brazil for three years fighting for acceptance in his chosen field until gaining the recognition he deserves, becoming Chief consultant for U.S. Steel on Coke Oven problem solving and eventually establishing an international construction company. The other, who gains his initial success through invention of integrated circuits before becoming an expert in the production of the "chip" and finally his success in Silicon Valley competing against the world's best technical minds in a tough semiconductor industry, eventually playing the major role in taking a small test company to be a successful Analog Semiconductor Company. The story carries you with them through their early experiences, the Navy, the tough steel mills and finally in their tough fields of endeavor; carrying you as it carried them. You experience their obstacles and their triumphs as if you were there working your way up, side by side and battling for a place in the sun. The title of the book relates to the goals of the twins which are as different as their paths to reach them.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Rettie V. Farrell
Within these pages is history of some of the original immigrant, his family and his brothers family as well as marriage and death records. Even though the records are still incomplete, I have included many anecdotes , obituaries and photos of interest. Many Huffmaster families that were connected to the original immigrant from Germany are included. It is hoped that all who read will have enjoyment and will piece together much of their families history.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Rettie V. Farrell
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FORMAT: E-Book
By Lawrance Binda
James seems like such a noble name. Hmm maybe not. The names James and Jim are held by some of history's most notorious criminals, scoundrels and utter failures. In this book, you'll encounter killers, con men, spies, mobsters and corrupt politicians-all named James. Meet the hit man turned stoolie, the spy who reached the highest levels of the U.S. military and the mayor more interested in a good time than good government. It's the perfect book for anyone named James, Jim or Jimmy.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Giulio Cantoni
This is the story of a young Italian Jew who in 1938 in response to the enactment by the Fascist government of antisemitic legislation decided that he should leave his comfortable home in Milano with his mother and sister and seek refuge first in England and later in the United States. However, as the result of Italy's entry in the war, he faced unexpected obstacles and real dangers. On June 11, 1940 when he was ready to board the Britannic and sail to New York from Liverpool, he was arrested as an enemy alien. A few days laer he was shipped behind barbed wire across the Atlantic, then infested with German U boats, interned in Canada for fourteen months as a prisoner of war. Eventually his status as a "refugee" was recognized by the British Government but legal technicalities prevented his immigration to the US from Canada and imposed a detour to Cuba. Finally after a long wait and with the sponsorship of Arturo Toscanini he was able to rejoin his mother and sister in New York just a few days before Pearl Harbor. Giulio L. Cantoni, an internationally known biochemist, has served for forty years as Laboratory Chief at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. He has published more than 150 papers and is a co-author of several scientific books. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Italian Academy of Science. In 1968 he founded and now directs the FAES Chamber of Music Concert Series at NIH, generally regarded as the best in the Washington area. He lives in Bethesda with his wife of 35 years.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Lawrance Binda
Robert seems like such a regal name. Hmm maybe not. This name is held by some of history's most notorious criminals, scoundrels and utter failures. In this book, you'll encounter killers, spies, gunslingers, corrupt politicians and crooked businessmen, all named Robert or Bobby. Meet the ultra-religious spy, the killer nurse and the actor who was a porn pioneer. It's the perfect book for anyone named Robert, Bob or Bobby.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Richard Jensen
The Amazing Tom Mix
The Most Famous Cowboy of the Movies Tom Mix was a town marshal and cowboy in the Oklahoma Territory, a rodeo champion and a wild west show performer. With his devil-may-care attitude, quick wit and penchant for doing breath-taking stunts on his wonder horse, Tony, Tom Mix went on to become the #1 movie cowboy of silent films, earning millions of dollars at a time when movie tickets cost pennies. While he basked in this incredible acclaim, Tom Mix lived in fear that his deep, dark secrets would be discovered and his career and his cherished heroic image would be destroyed. Celebrated author Richard D. Jensen has spent more than 30 years researching the life of Tom Mix, the man hailed as "the idol of every American boy." With incredible detail, much of it gained from hundreds of original letters, records, documents and eyewitness accounts, The Amazing Tom Mix cuts through 100 years of public relations mythology, tall tales and outright lies to bring the true and inspiring story of a man whose Saturday matinee cowboy image would become the standard for all of the movie cowboys who rode the silver screen after him. "Here is Tom Mix as he really was...a captivating biography ... brilliant ... delightful ... It is a splendid book."
-Richard S. Wheeler, five-time Spur Award winning author of Trouble In Tombstone. "... the most complete biography of Mix's life of trials, tribulations and victories."
-John Duncklee, author of Bull By The Tale.
FORMAT: Softcover
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