Sargent shriver introduction (4 risultati)
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- Prima edizione
Da: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.100POCKETS
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EUR 20,51
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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition, First Thus. BRAND NEW Copy in price-clipped dust jacket. Harmattan is the dry, hot wind that sweeps south from the Sahara along the western coast of Africa. The year is 1964 when winds of change sweep through Africa as colonies gain independenc…e and gain nation status, and, it is the five young American women, all serving in the Peace Corps in Liberia, embark on a seven week journey through the Sahara to Algiers. Memoir of their great adventure and a record of Liberia, Ivory Coast, Upper Volta, Niger, and Algeria in 1964.
Altre immaginiLingua: Inglese
Editore: Fleet Publishing Company, 1964
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- Prima edizione
Da: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
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Condizione: Usato - Molto buono
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. The Story of the Peace Corps by George Sullivan is a concise and informative account of the establishment and early years of the U.S. Peace Corps. First published in 1964, the book traces the origins of the organization from President John F. Kennedy'…s initial proposal in 1960 to its official creation in 1961. Sullivan details the selection and training processes for volunteers, who, by that time, numbered nearly 10,000 and were serving in 47 countries. The narrative highlights the Corps' diverse programs in agriculture, education, engineering, and community development. An appendix provides organizational details and lists of volunteers by region. While brief, the book offers a valuable introduction to the Peace Corps' mission and impact during its formative years. George Sullivan is a prolific American author renowned for his extensive contributions to nonfiction literature, particularly for children and young adults. Born on August 11, 1927, in Lowell, Massachusetts, he served as a journalist in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1948 . Over his career, Sullivan has authored more than 200 books covering a diverse array of topics, including history, science, sports, and biographies . His works are noted for their clarity and accessibility, making complex subjects understandable and engaging for young readers. Sullivan's book Built to Last was honored with the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children in 2005 .
Editore: Peace Corps, Washington, D.C>, 1961
Da: Peter L. Masi - books, MONTAGUE, MA, U.S.A.Peter L. Masi - books
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Condizione: Usato - Molto buono
EUR 22,54
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Pamphlet. Condizione: Used - Very Good. Washington, D.C., no date, ca 1961. 30 pages. Halftones, maps. 9 x 5.5", pictorial wrapper, detachable application. Work in Tanganyika, Colombia, Chile, St. Lucia, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Sierra Leone.
Editore: Pageant Press, Inc.
Da: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
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EUR 46,42
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Condizione: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (united nations, international relations, diplomacy) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
