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American Railroads
￥211.90
Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover's American Railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to today's newly revitalized industry. Stover describes the growth of the railroads' monopoly, with the consequent need for state and federal regulations; relates the vital part played by the railroads during the Civil War and the two World Wars; and charts the railroads' decline due to the advent of air travel and trucking during the 1950s.In two new chapters, Stover recounts the remarkable recovery of the railroads, along with other pivotal events of the industry's recent history. During the 1960s declining passenger traffic and excessive federal regulation led to the federally-financed creation of Amtrak to revive passenger service and Conrail to provide freight service on bankrupt northeastern railroads. The real savior for the railroads, though, proved to be the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which brought prosperity to rail freight carriers by substantially deregulating the industry. By 1995, renewed railroad freight traffic had reached nearly twice its former peak in 1944.Bringing both a seasoned eye and new insights to bear on one of the most American of industries, Stover has produced the definitive history of railroads in the United States.
War on Error
￥150.29
War on Error brings together the stories of twelve young people, all vastly different but all American, and all Muslim. Their approaches to religion couldn't be more diverse: from a rapper of Korean and Egyptian descent to a bisexual Sudanese American to a converted white woman from Colorado living in Cairo and wearing the hijab. These individuals, whether they were born to the religion or came to it on their own, have made their own decisions about how observant they'll be, whether or not to fast, how often to pray, and what to wear. Though each story is unique, each is also seen through the searching eyes of Melody Moezzi, herself an American Muslim of Iranian descent. She finds that the people she interviews are horrified that, in a post-9/11 world, they have seen their religion come to be represented, in the minds of many Americans, by terrorism. These thoughtful and articulate individuals represent the truth about the faith and its adherents who are drawn to the logic, compassion, and tolerance they find in Muslim teachings. Moezzi, ever comfortable with contradiction and nuance, is a likable narrator whose underlying assumption that "e;faith is greater than dogma"e; is strengthened as she learns more about her religion and faces her own biases and blind spots. This fresh new voice, combined with the perceptions and experiences of her fellow American Muslims, make for a read that is both illuminating and enjoyable.
Tiffany 233. (Csókfügg?k)
￥18.74
Tiffany 233. (Csókfügg?k)
Scary Harry: Csapatban a szellem
￥57.80
Scary Harry: Csapatban a szellem
Romana 423. (Pompeji szerelmesek)
￥18.74
Romana 423. (Pompeji szerelmesek)
Júlia 432. (Messze a fájától….)
￥18.74
Júlia 432. (Messze a fájától….)
Geek Girl 2. - A lány, aki mindig mindent félreért
￥56.98
Geek Girl 2. - A lány, aki mindig mindent félreért
Szívhang 364. (Dr. Haramia)
￥18.74
Szívhang 364. (Dr. Haramia)
?kszerrablás a Niagara-vízesésnél
￥38.10
kszerrablás a Niagara-vízesésnél
Júlia 430. (Elloptad a szívem)
￥18.74
Júlia 430. (Elloptad a szívem)
A lány, aki távolról t?kéletes
￥58.29
A lány, aki távolról t?kéletes
Bianca 216. (Behavazva)
￥18.74
Bianca 216. (Behavazva)
Massza
￥57.14
Massza
Szandra és a 3.b - Csuromvíz
￥39.98
Szandra és a 3.b - Csuromvíz
A velencei dózse koronája
￥37.11
A velencei dózse koronája
Egy d?rzs?lt koponya kalandjai - Az ?s?k jogara
￥57.31
Egy d?rzs?lt koponya kalandjai - Az ?s?k jogara
Romana 611. - A farkasszelídít?
￥20.11
Romana 611. - A farkasszelídít?
Romana 612. - Biztos kik?t?
￥20.11
Romana 612. - Biztos kik?t?
A t?r nyomában
￥48.97
A t?r nyomában
A lány, aki ragyogni akart
￥58.29
A lány, aki ragyogni akart
Hunyadi - A Hajnalcsillag fénye
￥57.31
Hunyadi - A Hajnalcsillag fénye
