Philadelphia reader (50 résultats)

Etat : very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Etat : Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Etat : good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.

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Paperback. Etat : New. Do you love Philadelphia? Do you love good writing? Well, this is the book for you. It's about the people of Philadelphia--the good, the fine, and the imperfect. Yes, the sports heroes are here--Mike Schmidt, Julius (\u0022Dr. J.\u0022) Erving. And the politicians--Ed Rendell, John Street. And the moguls--Brian Roberts, Comcast honcho. And the would-be moguls--Mark Yagalla, world-class embezzler. And so many more, including--writing in their own words--Terry Gross, Patti LaBelle, W. Wilson Goode, Sr., Judy Wicks, Judith Rodin, and Smarty Jones (proving that this horse is no one-trick pony). And so many more--25 of them in all. The people--and the horse--who have meant something to this city during the last 20 years. Ripped from the pages of Philadelphia magazine (well, OK, carefully removed and lovingly pasted into this book), here are profiles of the people who made an era. …

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Etat : New. Drawing from the "Philadelphia" magazine, this is a collection of profiles of the famous, infamous, and nearly famous in Philadelphia. It includes essays on athletes, such as: Mike Schmidt and Dr J; captains of industry, including Brian Roberts; and the politicians - Governor Rendell, Mayor Goode, and many other civic leaders. Editor(s): Huber, Robert; Wallace, Benjamin. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399. . 2006. Paperback. . . . . …

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The relationship between the City of Brotherly Love and its Black residents has been complicated from the citys founding through the present day. A Black Philadelphia Reader traces this complex history in the words of Black writers who were native to, lived in, or had significant connections to the city. Featuring the works of famous authorsincluding W. E. B. Du Bois, Harriet Jacobs, Sonia Sanchez and John Edgar Widemanalongside lesser-known voices, this reader is an immersive and enriching composite portrait of the Black experience in Philadelphia. Through fiction and nonfiction, poetry and prose, readers witness episodes of racial prejudice and gender inequality in areas like public health, housing, education, policing, criminal justice, and public transportation. And yet amid these myriad challenges, the writers convey an enduring faith, a love of family and community, and a hope that Philadelphia will fulfill its promises to its Black citizens.Thoughtfully introduced and accompanied by notes that contextualize the works and aid readers comprehension, this book will appeal to a wide audience of Philadelphians and other readers interested in American, African American, and urban studies. "A collection of historical and literary depictions of Philadelphia by Black native Philadelphians and those with a significant link to the city"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 416 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.15 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Abnutzung / Risse - leicht; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : New. Drawing from the "Philadelphia" magazine, this is a collection of profiles of the famous, infamous, and nearly famous in Philadelphia. It includes essays on athletes, such as: Mike Schmidt and Dr J; captains of industry, including Brian Roberts; and the politicians - Governor Rendell, Mayor Goode, and many other civic leaders. Editor(s): Huber, Robert; Wallace, Benjamin. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399. . 2006. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

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