The Vietnam War Almanac

  Author: Harry G. Summers, Jr., Colonel of Infantry

  Paperback, 414 pages

  $18.95

Containing a brief but fascinating history of Vietnam from ancient times through 1959, a detailed chronology of military and political events from 1959 until the fall of Saigon in 1975, an A to Z reference of teh war of over five hundred entries and much more, The Vietnam War Almanac is the perfect book for historians, journalists, foreign policy analysts, students, veterans or anyone looking for an authoritative book on this enigmatic conflict.

The First Casualty: A Vietnam Memoir

Author: Karl Orndorff

Paperback, 383 pages, autographed copy

$14.95

Described within these pages are war experiences that rival those of Adrian Cronauer in "Good Morning Vietnam." Here documented for the first time is the harrowing rescue of an F4 Phantom fighter pilot who "shot himself down." Culture shock, uncertaintly and questionable decisions were every day occurrences for the teenage American warriors whose stories are told here.

Desert Battles: From Napolen to the Gulf War

Author: Bruce Allen Watson

Paperback, 214 pages

$15.95

These are the accounts of men and machines at war in the world's most hostile, unforgiving regions:
--Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1798-99
--The British Campaign along India's northwest frontier from 1849-1852
--The battles for Iraq during World War I
--The British counterattack against the Italians in North Africa in 1940-41
--Rommel and the Afrika Korps' exploits in World War II
--The Yom Kippur War between the Arabs and Israel in 1973
--The 1991 Gulf War

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House

  Author: Jon Meacham

  Paperback, 483 pages

  $18.00

Jackson created the modern American presidency as we know it today, ushering in a new era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics. Drawing on newly discovered family letters and papers, Meacham has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the nation.

Tell Me of Lincoln: Memories of Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War & Life in Old New York

  Author: James E. Kelly
  Edited by: William B. Styple

  Hardcover, 326 pages

  $38.00

Styple gathers here the remembrances of James Edward Kelly, who made it his life's work in the early twentieth century to collect accounts of Abraham Lincoln, from personal acquaintances to those who merely saw him from the crowd. What emerges is a clearer model of Abraham Lincoln than could ever be in bronze or marble, detailing Lincoln's appearance, personality and qualities as a stateman.

Lincoln: A Photobiography

    Author: Russell Freedman

  Paperback, 150 pages

  $ 9.95

Winner of the 1988 Newbery Medal, this fully illustrated text makes a great addition to the library of children or adults. Included is not only a concise and complete biography of Lincoln, but also a selection of quotations and ideas for Lincoln themed road trips and suggestions for further reading.

House of Abraham: Lincoln & The Todds, a Family Divided by War

  Author: Stephen Berry

  Harcover, 255 pages

  $28.00

The saga of Lincoln and the Todd family eloquently tells the story of many families torn apart by the American Civil War. Berry's work fills a gap in Civil War history, showing how the war changed the family and how the family changed the course of the war. As they debated each other about the issues of the day and comforted each other in the wake of shared tragedy, the Todds become a microcosm and metaphors for the country as a whole.

Abraham Lincoln and the Structure of Reason

  Author: David Hirsch and Dan Van Haften

  Hardcover, 439 pages

  $34.95

How did Lincoln create his iron logic, his compelling reason, his convincing oratory, and his memorable writing? Some point to Lincoln's study of grammar, literature, poetry or the deep national crisis. In this work, Hirsch and Van Haften make a new argument: Lincoln's in-depth study of geometry gave our sixteenth president his verbal stucture, embedding geometric proof into the Gettysburg Address, his Inaugural speeches, his legal practice and much more.

Worthy of Their Esteem: The Timeless Words and Sage Advice of Abraham Lincoln, America's Greatest President

  Author: Iain C. Martin

  Hardcover, 158 pages

  $12.95

Martin has compiled in one comprehensive volume a rich selection of the best of Lincoln's insight and wisdom on all areas of life. Each theme is introduced with a wealth of historical background makes this book a great gift for history lovers of any age or background.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

  Author: Russell Freedman

  Paperback, 200 pages

  $10.95

Freeman has written another award winning presidential biography with his treatment of F.D. Roosevelt. Geared towards young adult readers, the concise format and rich illustrations will appeal to history buffs of all ages.

The Eisenhowers: Gettysburg's First Family

  Author: Stan Cohen

  Paperback, 60 pages

  $7.95

Cohen's photographic romp through the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower focuses on the Eisenhower's relationship with the town of Gettysburg, where the couple owned a farm and would eventually retire. Including intimate family portraits and a full color map of the Eisenhower National Historic Site, it provides a glimpse into another aspect of Gettysburg's rich history.

Mamie Eisenhower: Wife, Mother, First Lady Her Impact and Influence on Her Time

  The Eisenhower Seminar, Eisenhower National Historic Site

  Paperback, 62 pages

  $8.95

Contents:

--Mamie Eisenhower in Perspective
--Mamie Eisenhower and teh Campaign of the 1950s
--Mamie's Hats: The White House, the New Look, and the Meaning of Style in the 1950s
--Mamie Eisenhower: An Insight from her Personal Letters

The Kennedy Mystique: Creating Camelot

  Essays by John Goodman, with Commentary by Hugh Sidney, Letitia Baldridge, Barbara Baker Burrows and Robert Dallek

  Harcover, 224 pages

  $21.95

Jack and Jackie, Caroline and John-John: no First Family was ever more photogenic. The Kennedy Mystique is a magnificent collection of 150 color and black-and-white photographs that captures both the public and private faces of Camelot, and offers the fascinating insights of such insiders and experts as Hugh Sidey, Letitia Baldrige and many more, who show exactly how JFK and Jackie combined irresistible appeal and extaordinary media savvy.

Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents: A Book of Quotations

  Edited by Joslyn Pine

  Paperback, 75 pages

  $2.00

This handy, entertaining little book includes over 400 memorable quotes expressed by America's chief executives over the past two centuries. From George Washington to George W. Bush, these presidential declarations will not only provide public speakers and students of history with a wealth of useful material, they'll also delight general readers.

Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989

  Author: Michael Beschloss

  Hardcover, 430 pages

  $21.95

As Beschloss shows in this gripping and important book, no President was eager to incur ridicule, vilification or threats of political destruction and even assassination. But in the end, bolstered by freinds and family, hidden private beliefs and, sometimes, religious faith, each ultimately proved himslf to be born to leadership.