Gentry Judith (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Kindle Edition. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Stated First Printing. Almost like new copy in Jacket.

hardcover. Condition: As New. Excellent, unread, like-new condition in like-new dust jacket. Interior is pristine. No writing or markings of any kind. Ships in a box packed with care.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Moving chronologically from the colonial period to the present, this collection of seventeen biographical essays provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of womens lives in the state. Within the context of the historical forces that have shaped Louisiana, the contributors look at ways in which the women they profile either abided by prevailing gender norms or negotiated new models of behavior for themselves and other women. Louisiana Women concludes with an essay that examines women's active responses to problems that emerged in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.The women whose absorbing life stories are collected here include Marie Therese Coincoin, who was born a slave but later became a successful entrepreneur, and Oretha Castle Haley, civil rights activist and leader of the New Orleans chapter of CORE. From such well-known figures as author Kate Chopin and Voudou priestess Marie Laveau, to lesser known women such as Cajun musician Cleoma Breaux Falcon, this volume reveals a compelling cross section of historical figures. The women profiled vary by race, class, political affiliation, and religious persuasion, but they all share an unusual grit and determination that allowed them to turn trying circumstances into opportunity. Lively yet rigorous, these essays introduce readers to the courageous, dedicated, and inventive women who have been an essential part of Louisiana's history.Historical figures included:Marie Therese CoincoinThe Baroness PontalbaMarie LaveauSarah Katherine (Kate) StoneEliza Jane NicholsonKate ChopinGrace KingLouisa Williams Robinson, Her Daughters, and Her GranddaughtersClementine HunterDorothy DixTrue Methodist WomenCleoma Breaux FalconCaroline DormonMary LandRowena SpencerOretha Castle HaleyLouisiana Women and Hurricane Katrina Ranging from the colonial period to the present, these seventeen biographical essays provide a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of womens lives in the state. The contributors look at ways in which the women either abided by prevailing gender norms or negotiated new models of behavior for themselves and other women. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine condition black boards/black cloth spine/gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Author Dedication and Credits. "A top secret missile - that vanishes in midflight. A strange golden trident - that changes shape. An underwater cave - guarded by whales . There's something on the ocean floor off Key West. Something powerful. Something terrifying. Something human - and utterly alien. Something that might destroy our future. Something that's about to be found. Arthur C. Clarke's brilliant imagination now spawns a spine-tingling modern adventure of suspense, intrigue, and pasionate drama . one that ranges from the unguessable past to the edge of tomorrow, from the vast ocean of stars to the bottom of the sea. And one that forces military spies, warring high-tech treasure hunters, and a beautiful, ambitious reporter to confront a horrifying challenge pivotal to world destiny - or human extinction. Miami photo-journalist Carol Dawson arrives in Key West to cover a whale beaching. The vast gentle animals have been tragically casting themselves ashore, their navigational instincts gone haywire. But Carol's real story is to investigate rumors that the U.S. Navy misfired and lost the prototype for its new Panther missile. Using a state-of-the-art ocean "telescope," Carol hopes to grab the Panther and expose a Navy cover-up. She covertly charters the diving boat Florida Queen, captained by Nick Williams, a woman-hating Ivy League dropout still scarred by a traumatic youthful affair. But Nick has his own agenda. Cheated out of his share of a sunken treasure, Nick wants to get even with his ex-partners - a kinky pair whose s-m games turn lethal when their secret gold hoard is threatened. And the Navy's investigator, glory-hungry Lt. Richard Todd, is convinced that Carol, Nick, and Nick's amiable crewman, Troy Jefferson, are Soviet agents who must be stopped at any cost. Then Carol discovers underwater tracks, a disappearing reef, and a hole in the sea bed - where the Panther should be. Suddenly Carol, Nick, and Troy are dragged into the heart of a terrifying unearthly secret. And from that moment, nowhere is safe. Trapped in a clash of conspiracies; pursued by killers, military police, and a relentless alien force; the three adventurers must solve a mystery beyond comprehension. And one wrong hunch, one wrong deduction, one wrong move will trigger the start of human annihilation - even if the thing beneath the sea is not evil . Because, even in space, the road to Hell may be paved with good intentions. The creator of 2001 has brought his thrilling, eerie vision to unknown seas." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. Warren, Jim (jacket illustration); Leeds, Judith Kadzym (jacket design); Roberts, H. (book design) (illustrator).…

Condition: New. A collection of seventeen biographical essays that provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of women's lives in Louisiana. Within the context of the historical forces that have shaped Louisiana, it looks at ways in which the women either abided by gender norms or negotiated new models of behavior for themselves. Editor(s): Allured, Janet; Gentry, Judith F. Num Pages: 352 pages, 18 b&w & 7 colour photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3J; DNF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544. . 2009. Paperback. . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.50x6.40x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Gift quality book which does not appear to have been read and includes end notes, bibliography & index. Author Gentry signed this presentation copy on front free endpaper to a noted U.S. Army War College historian who included his personal library sticker & was her classmate in graduate school according to the author. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. A collection of seventeen biographical essays that provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of women's lives in Louisiana. Within the context of the historical forces that have shaped Louisiana, it looks at ways in which the women either abided by gender norms or negotiated new models of behavior for themselves. Editor(s): Allured, Janet; Gentry, Judith F. Num Pages: 352 pages, 18 b&w & 7 colour photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3J; DNF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544. . 2009. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: New. A collection of seventeen biographical essays that provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of women s lives in Louisiana. Within the context of the historical forces that have shaped Louisiana, it looks at ways in which the women .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Moving chronologically from the colonial period to the present, this collection of seventeen biographical essays provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of women's lives in the state. Within the context of the historical forces that have shaped Louisiana, the contributors look at ways in which the women they profile either abided by prevailing gender norms or negotiated new models of behavior for themselves and other women. Louisiana Women concludes with an essay that examines women's active responses to problems that emerged in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The women whose absorbing life stories are collected here include Marie Therese Coincoin, who was born a slave but later became a successful entrepreneur, and Oretha Castle Haley, civil rights activist and leader of the New Orleans chapter of CORE. From such well-known figures as author Kate Chopin and Voudou priestess Marie Laveau, to lesser known women such as Cajun musician Cleoma Breaux Falcon, this volume reveals a compelling cross section of historical figures. The women profiled vary by race, class, political affiliation, and religious persuasion, but they all share an unusual grit and determination that allowed them to turn trying circumstances into opportunity. Lively yet rigorous, these essays introduce readers to the courageous, dedicated, and inventive women who have been an essential part of Louisiana's history. Historical figures included: Marie Thérèse CoincoinThe Baroness PontalbaMarie LaveauSarah Katherine (Kate) StoneEliza Jane NicholsonKate ChopinGrace KingLouisa Williams Robinson, Her Daughters, and Her GranddaughtersClementine HunterDorothy DixTrue Methodist WomenCleoma Breaux FalconCaroline DormonMary LandRowena SpencerOretha Castle HaleyLouisiana Women and Hurricane Katrina.…