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A photographic and textual description of the heavily congested Tehachapi rail freight route in California.
Author : Steve Schmollinger
Publisher : Boston Mills Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 37,74 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
A photographic and textual description of the heavily congested Tehachapi rail freight route in California.
Author : Kathleen A. Cairns
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Correctional institutions
ISBN : 9780826345721
The brief history of this controversial and experimental women's prison posed questions about crime and rehabilitation that remain unresolved today.
Author : Kalmbach Publishing Company
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 34,65 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890246146
A compilation of the editor's favorite HO and N scale track plans from two popular out-of-print books, Railroads You Can Model and More Railroads You Can Model.
Author : Leonard Michaels
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 21,46 MB
Release : 1995-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520201644
A vivid collection of stories, essays, remembrances and poems, conceived and organized as a journey through California, by a diverse and splendid array of writers including Jack Kerouac, Amy Tan, M.F.K. Fisher, Tom Wolfe, and Gore Vidal.
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Publisher :
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 15,34 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies
Publisher :
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 24,50 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Rural development
ISBN :
Author : Jeronima Echeverria
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 39,82 MB
Release : 1999-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0874173914
In this meticulously researched study of Basque boardinghouses in the United States, Jeronima Echeverria offers a compelling history of the institution that most deeply shaped Basque immigrant life and served as the center of Basque communities throughout the West. She weaves into her narrative the stories of the boarding house owners and operators and the ways they made their establishments a home away from home for their fellow compatriots, as well as the stories of the young Basques who left the security of their beloved homeland to find work in the United States.
Author : Hseham Amrahs
Publisher : Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 30,32 MB
Release : 2024-01-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
inmates and the unique dynamics of each perilous environment. The narrative takes readers on a journey across continents, exploring the chilling atmospheres of maximum-security prisons that have gained notoriety for their formidable reputation. Through vivid storytelling, the book paints a detailed picture of life behind bars, depicting the struggles, dangers, and human stories that unfold within the confines of these formidable institutions. Each chapter of the book is a standalone tale, focusing on a different dangerous prison and its distinctive challenges. From high-security facilities notorious for housing the most dangerous criminals to prisons plagued by corruption and violence, the narratives are both enlightening and disturbing. Readers are immersed in the stark realities faced by inmates, shedding light on the impact of incarceration on individuals and the broader society. The book doesn't merely recount the harsh conditions and dangers within these prisons but also explores the systemic issues that contribute to their notoriety. It delves into the socio-political and economic factors that underpin the existence of these dangerous institutions, raising questions about the efficacy of punitive measures and the possibilities for reform.
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Publisher :
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 12,91 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Public schools
ISBN :
Author : Standard Oil Company of California
Publisher :
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 43,6 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Petroleum industry and trade
ISBN :