Ray Jones Livres

Exploring the essence of American culture, this engaging collection features over 350 iconic items, traditions, and personalities, organized from A to Z. Readers will discover the stories behind beloved symbols like Raggedy Ann dolls, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Patsy Cline, while also learning how to enjoy these cultural treasures in their own lives. From making a Dagwood sandwich to finding a dancing armadillo, this whimsical treasury invites laughter and appreciation for the diverse elements that shape the American experience.

Explore the captivating history of Yosemite National Park through twenty-nine engaging episodes that highlight remarkable events and figures. Discover the poignant journey of a young Ahwahneechee in 1853 mourning his lost tribe, witness the awe-inspiring sight of a waterfall appearing to catch fire in 1874, and follow a young Ansel Adams capturing the essence of El Capitan in 1916. The narrative also delves into the tumultuous July 4, 1970, when the park became a backdrop for a clash of culture and politics.

Thoroughly updated and expanded with even more information on the world’s lighthouses, The Lighthouse Encyclopedia is the definitive reference on these maritime beacons and coastal icons. A wealth of facts and history fill this beautifully designed book, packed with full-color and vintage photos, containing everything a lighthouse lover or maritime historian wants to know about lighthouse history, changing technologies, lighthouse keepers, and the lenses themselves. A detailed index of more than 150 lighthouses around the world offers quick and easy access to basic information: the height, age, elevation, optic type and status for every lighthouse! An appendix listing lighthouse groups nationwide makes it easy to see these historic treasures, visit museums and get involved with preservation.

Neolithic Britain is an up-to-date, concise introduction to the period of British prehistory from c. 4000-2200 BCE, covering key material and social developments, and reflecting on the nature of cultural practices, tradition, genealogy, and society across nearly two millennia.

Focusing on the world of aviation, the narrative explores flying machines and their missions rather than romantic relationships or friendships. Despite the lack of interpersonal connections, the significance of pilots is emphasized, highlighting their crucial role in operating these aircraft. The book delves into the mechanics and adventures of flight, showcasing the intersection of technology and human endeavor.

Lighthouses of the Southern States is the classic guide to the most significant lighthouses in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Through stirring historic accounts and stunning color and archival photographs, the stories of more than thirty-five lighthouses come alive in vivid detail. Each light--from Bodie Island Light on the Outer Banks to the Cape Florida Light outside Miami--tells its own engrossing tale of survival. Discover the rich history behind these majestic sentinels, and learn more about visiting them.

An alphabetically-arranged compendium of information about the history of lighthouses, key people associated with lighthouses, and other topics is accompanied by a directory of more than 150 lighthouses throughout the world.

Ballet dancer. Front man in an almost famous band. Judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown. How did all that happen?

Lighthouses of the Great Lakes combines the fascinating history and lore of approximately forty-one lighthouses with stunning color and black-and-white photographs. Focusing on the lighthouses of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, this beautifully illustrated book provides stirring descriptions of the lighthouses as well as directions and details on visiting these memorable Great Lakes landmarks.

Shows and describes establishments across the U.S. that still operate like an old-fashioned country store