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Gentrification 101: The D.C. Chronicles
Ronald R. Hanna
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Independent Press in D.C. and Virginia: An Underground History
Dale M. Brumfield
History Press Library Editions
2015
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The nation's capital and the state of Virginia were a hotbed of political and social turmoil that marked the 1960s and 1970s. The area saw anti-Vietnam War protests, civil rights marches and students clamoring for a cultural revolution. Underground publications in D.C. and Virginia sprang up to document the radical change and question the "straight media." Off Our Backs led the charge for women's equality. The Gay Blade fought for the rights of homosexuals. Even the FBI began infiltrating the underground press movement by planting informants and creating fake magazines to attract suspicious "radicals." Join author and former underground editor Dale Brumfield as he traces the history of alternative press in the Commonwealth and the District.
The "A.D.C." being personal reminiscences of the University Amateur Dramatic Club, Cambridge (1880). By: F. C. Burnand: Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (29
F. C. Burnand
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (29 November 1836 - 21 April 1917), usually known as F. C. Burnand, was an English comic writer and prolific playwright, best known today as the librettist of Arthur Sullivan's opera Cox and Box. The son of a prosperous family, he was educated at Eton and Cambridge, and was expected to follow a conventional career in the law or in the church, but he concluded that his vocation was the theatre. From his schooldays he had written comic plays, and from 1860 until the end of the 19th century, he produced a series of more than 200 Victorian burlesques, farces, pantomimes and other stage works. His early successes included the burlesques Ixion, or the Man at the Wheel (1863) and The Latest Edition of Black-Eyed Susan; or, the Little Bill that Was Taken Up (1866). Also in 1866, he adapted the popular farce Box and Cox as a comic opera, Cox and Box, with music by Sullivan. The piece became a popular favourite and was later frequently used by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company as a curtain raiser; it remains regularly performed today. By the 1870s, Burnand was generating a prodigious output of plays as well as comic pieces and illustrations for the humour magazine Punch. Among his 55-stage works during the decade was another frequently revived hit, Betsy (1879). For Punch, among other things, he wrote the popular column "Happy Thoughts", in which the narrator recorded the difficulties and distractions of everyday life. Also admired were his burlesques of other writers' works. Burnand was a contributor to Punch for 45 years and its editor from 1880 until 1906 and is credited with adding much to the popularity and prosperity of the magazine. His editorship of the original publication of The Diary of a Nobody by the brothers George and Weedon Grossmith was a high point of his tenure in 1888-89. Many of his articles were collected and published in book form. His stage successes in the 1890s included his English-language versions of two Edmond Audran operettas, titled La Cigale and Miss Decima (both in 1891). His last works included collaborations on pantomimes of Cinderella (1905) and Aladdin (1909). Known generally for his genial wit and good humor, Burnand was nevertheless intensely envious of his contemporary W. S. Gilbert but was unable to emulate his rival's success as a comic opera librettist. In other forms of theatre Burnand was outstandingly successful, with his works receiving London runs of up to 550 performances and extensive tours in the British provinces and the US. He published several humorous books and memoirs and was knighted in 1902 for his work on Punch.
The Lincoln Memorial. The Washington Monument. The White House. The National Air and Space Museum. Accomplished illustrator Emily Isabella has captured them all—and so much more!—in this one-of-a-kind coloring book celebrating the very best of our nation’s capital. Each page is printed on high-quality card stock and designed to detach and fit into a standard 5-by-7-inch picture frame, making it the perfect D.C. keepsake. With 24 detachable pages to color and frame, including: The Capitol Building • The Jefferson Memorial • The Pentagon • The Supreme Court • The Library of Congress • Union Station • Georgetown • The National Portrait Gallery • Mount Vernon • Ford’s Theatre • The U.S. National Arboretum • The National Zoo • and so much more!
Washington, D.C. can be an overwhelming destination for visitors. With so many museums, so many historic sights, so many working government buildings to see-not to mention its scintillating foodie and nightlife scenes-just coming up with a plan can be stressful.That’s where Frommer’s comes in. We’ve hired an expert local journalist to supply the advice and details you need to create the right vacation for you. These include strategies for seeing the iconic sights without fighting the crowds; places that only locals know about; and smart itineraries so you can make the most of your time in the city. Frommer’s Washington, D.C. includes:Dozens of maps, including a handy fold-out map of the city and its underground train system to help you make the most efficient (and fun) use of your time in the CapitolExact pricing for hotels, attractions, restaurants and more so there’s never any guessing Public transportation information for every listing in the book, so you don’t have to waste money on pricey ridesOpinionated reviews which tell you which attractions are worth your time, and which will only be of interest to some visitorsStar ratings that take value into account, and will help you find the right hotels, restaurants, nightspots and shops for you, in all price rangesFun-to-follow, self-guided walking tours of DC’s most intriguing neighborhoodsVibrant photographs throughoutHelpful planning advice for getting there, getting around, getting the best price on lodgings, and getting the most from your tripAbout Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.
This is the fifth edition of our bestselling Frommer's Washington, D.C. day by day guidebook, and Meredith Pratt, a Washington, D.C. resident for over a decade, has been the author of all but one of them. Meredith is a much-published travel journalist, and has herself experienced (when she first arrived here) the challenge of making the most of the nation's vibrant capital.The book contains:Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of mapsSample one- to three-day itineraries plus those that focus on Political Washington; Washington with Kids; Washington for Architecture Lovers; strolls through iconic neighborhoods like Adams Morgan, Georgetown, and the U Street Corridor; and moreStar ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions that clue readers in on great finds and valuesExact pricing so there’s never any guessingTear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet and dozens of bulleted maps throughout to help guide you from place to placeAbout Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.
History is full of brilliant minds, problem solvers and critical thinkers. This book contains none of these. How Do You Spell D.C.? leads you on an exciting and hilarious adventure through the mind of one of our newest U.S. Representatives. From random thoughts to seemingly infinite nothingness, you will laugh, cry and laugh again as you enjoy this book over and over.
Y-R-U-N-D-C: Power and Greed of the Human Species
Bobby Bergeron
Dorrance Publishing Co.
2021
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Y-R-U-N-D-C: Power and Greed of the Human SpeciesBy: Bobby BergeronAfter noticing and comparing the living standards of today, Bobby Bergeron has seen many changes in today's economic welfare, and the well-being of Americans have been politically compromised. If you believe this to be fiction, this story will be entertaining. But if you happen to find truth in this, you may find it to be disturbing.About the AuthorBobby Bergeron lives in a small community where family is important. He loves spending time with his wife and granddaughters. Bergeron has written poems and other types of writing for his family.
Historic Photos of Washington D.C.
Turner
2007
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From Mount Vernon to Georgetown, The White House to the monuments, Historic Photos of Washington D.C. is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With about 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth of our nation's capital in stunning black and white photography. The book shows life, government, events and people important to Washington D.C. and the building of this unique city.
Historic Photos of Washington D.C. Monuments
Turner Publishing Company
2009
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What makes Washington, D.C., so attractive to so many people?Locals and visitors in the nation’s capital may respond with a range of generic answers, but one top response will always be the great monuments. From Washington, D.C.’s historic beginnings in the 1790s, these prominent structures soon became an important identifying feature of the district and a way to preserve its past.This book examines a number of significant monuments, memorials, and historic sites through stunning black-and-white photographs spanning a century and a half. Historic Photos of Washington D.C. Monuments highlights chapter-by-chapter the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and other monuments receiving significantly less foot traffic—but ones that are no less significant. The memorialized figures, the architects and artists behind the structures, and captivating historical facts are further explored in accompanying captions. Each chapter also looks at historical events that took place at these monuments, including political rallies, civil rights demonstrations, and speeches given by those who helped shape the nation.It is hoped that readers of Washington D.C. Monuments—from D.C. residents and visitors to art enthusiasts, history buffs, and architecture lovers—will visit these hallowed places and see for themselves why people love Washington, D.C.
World Film Locations: Washington D.C.
Intellect Books
2015
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Freedom and democracy. Bills and laws. Bureaucracy and red tape. Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, is known for many things, most of them related to the inner workings of the government. But it is also a city of carefully planned parks, trees exploding with cherry blossoms in spring, and bright sunshine polishing the gleaming white of stately memorials. With no shortage of iconic American landscapes, such as the vast National Mall; buildings, from the White House and the Capitol to the Watergate Hotel and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and monuments, including the Washington Monument and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it is at once synonymous with the country it governs and a world apart. This friction animates and attracts filmmakers, who use the District's landmarks as a shorthand to express and investigate contemporary ideals and concerns about American society. Films set there both celebrate and castigate the grand American experiment it symbolizes. From Frank Capra’s 1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington to the alien invasion blockbuster Independence Day, films set in Washington depict our most ardent hopes and bring to life our darkest fears. World Film Locations: Washington, D.C., collects essays and articles about Washington film history and locations. Featuring explorations of carefully chosen film scenes and key historical periods, the book examines themes, directors, and depictions and is illustrated with evocative movie stills, city maps and location photographs. Taken as a whole, this is essential reading for any cinephile who has ever wondered how a bill becomes a law.
This beautiful city guide is the perfect introduction to the incredible landmarks and sights of Washington D.C. From the iconic white house to the symbolic Golden eagle, explore the vibrant and retro-inspired artwork created by acclaimed artist Jane Foster. The perfect gift for a new baby or first birthday.
A book of poetry and prose, love relationships involving make-up, break-up, and longing to have someone to love. Modern poetry and prose of family situations, happiness and growing pains of parenting, and growing up seeing what they have been trying to teach you.
Washington, D.C. is hometown for every American. Martha Day Zschock is not only a brilliant artist, whose Journey Around books have captured readers of all ages in Boston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and more. She is also an educator, who designed her bestselling series to teach children about our great American places. This is far more than an alphabet book. Each page is headed by an alliterative sentence that evokes an important theme - the A page reads, America's anthem awakens awe - and each page also features a paragraph of history.
Five Soviet grain irradiators filled with Cesium 137 have been smuggled out of Kazakhstan. A CIA agent finds them on a Venezuelan freighter, but is discovered before he can report their destination. A Russian mastermind has infiltrated factions of the US government, and is plotting to smuggle the irradiators into the country in a way no one expects. His dirty bombs will put countless Americans at risk for radiation poisoning, and slow, painful deaths. Robert Carlton, the US Deputy Attorney General, and Lt. Col. Grady Barlow realize, too late, that their actions have helped the Russian and his wealthy investors. Time is running out. They must risk everything to stop the Russian from detonating his bombs.