Sam Roberts Bücher

"Defining America" wurde von Pulitzerpreisträger David Halberstam zusammengestellt, der führende amerikanische Intellektuelle um einen Beitrag zum Charakter der Nation gebeten hat. "Defining America" rückt unterschiedliche Kapitel aus Amerikas Geschichte ins Licht. Die "GI Bill of Rights" von 1944 bot Kriegsheimkehrern aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg die Möglichkeit, das College zu besuchen. Schon der "Morrill Act" von 1862 bestimmte, die Mittel aus dem Verkauf von bundeseigenem Grundbesitz für die Einrichtungen von Colleges zu verwenden. Ziel war eine praktisch orientierte Hochschulbildung für die ganze Gesellschaft.

This is the definitive history of the Ford Model Y of 1932 to 1937 and all of its worldwide variants. Referred to as the first "world car," the Y is the car that made Ford a truly international company. Most of the great names of the Ford Motor Company were involved with this first streamlined, mass-produced car, including Edsel Ford.

It introduces the signs and their creators, linking them to the country's art, culture, and history. The narratives surrounding these signs and their makers are deeply intertwined with Cambodia's tumultuous past, particularly the Khmer Rouge regime, which devastated both art and commerce. The book traces the rise and decline of these signs, leading to the present day and the uncertain future they face. Through the perspectives of sign painters and expatriates in Cambodia, the author shares insights and personal reflections on their significance. This tribute highlights a charming aspect of Cambodian culture that has survived a turbulent history while confronting ongoing challenges.