Frommer's American Southwest brings you expert coverage of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah's national parks, and Las Vegas. Our team of authors give you their personal advice on everything from exploring Native American reservations in New Mexico to the best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife in Las Vegas. Extensive coverage of The Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, and Zion and Bryce Canyon National parks. Plan your outdoor adventures with our active vacation planner, and make the most of your time with our tailored itineraries.
Routledge Themes Of The American Civil War 2nd Edition
Themes of the American Civil War offers a timely and useful guide to this vast topic for a new generation of students. The volume provides a broad-ranging assessment of the causes, complexities, and consequences of America’s most destructive conflict to date.
Are you familiar with American idioms? В you understand such common expressions as "on the ball", "hold your horses", "once in a blue moon", and "spitting image"?
Idiomatic American English
- 900 idioms in 100 lessons - with clear definitions, typical conversations, and exercises to practice;
- answers to all the exercises, so you can correct your mistakes immediately;
- a complete Glossary listing all 900 idioms - a valuable reference for all students of American English.
The Statue of Liberty (Symbols of American Freedom)
Dedicated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty commemorates the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One of the most recognizable symbols of the United States, the statue has welcomed immigrants to the shores of America and represents the hopes and dreams they harbored as they began a new life. Colorfully illustrated with informative sidebars, The Statue of Libertyexplores the design and construction of the statue as well as its potency as a symbol of American freedom, democracy, and opportunity.
The Lincoln Memorial (Symbols of American Freedom)
Erected as a memorial to the 16th president of the United States, the Lincoln Memorial became the site of key moments in American history, particularly during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. As Abraham Lincoln made history with the Emancipation Proclamation, the monument built in his honor was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. With color photographs and illustrations The Lincoln Memorial explores the monument's construction and its significance as a site of great events in U.S. history.
