Non-fiction from Portia's Books

Complete edition, July 1965 LIFE Magazine. Very Good condition, with no mailing label or other marks. Cover story: Sixteen page rememberance of John Kennedy by Arthur Schlesinger (Part one of a 2 part series) with color photos of the Kennedy White House years. This LIFE volume includes other news stories (Luci Baines Johnson's baptism into the Catholic Church is included)… Read more about this item

The Memorial Issue of LIFE, compiled just after the assassination. Color and black/white photos of the Texas shooting, the funeral procession, VP Johnson assuming office, and others. This issue of life was completely devoted to this unexpected historic event (there is not a single ad). A moving essay, and epilogue by Theodore H. White. Photo below is the spread on… Read more about this item

Thompson tells the story of Helen Keller in simple, sensitive language. With back and white drawings on nearly every page, this is a perfect introduction of this inspiring woman to a beginning reader. The last 2 pages are timelines of Helen Keller's life, and of major world events from 1879 to 1969. The previous owner's name is written inside the… Read more about this item

Miss Bird, an intrepid English horsewoman traveled through the Rockies in 1873- on her own! She documents this unusual adventure in letters to her sister, from which this book was created. Starting at Lake Tahoe, she seeks adventure and certainly finds it, all described in wonderful first person prose. Copy is as new without a mark or crease, and would… Read more about this item

This amazing, beautifully illustrated book resembles an atlas of women who shaped the nation of the United States. Over 100 are mentioned, in chronological sections (New World, Grwong Pains, Turn of the Century, to name a few). From Sacagawea to Martha Stewart, the author Harness casts a wide net in picking these "Great American Women". In her flowing script, Harness… Read more about this item

Two volumes of the superb series on baseball legends: Mantle and Ty Cobb. (The author of the Ty Cobb volume is N. Macht). Each book tells of the thrilling life of a major league legend, and is packed with photos. Both books have an index, and list of references. Selling as a pair for only $16.98

A clear discussion of the direction and evolution of the American family since the 1970s. Dr Engberg examines myths and realities of motherhood. This is a a new copy.

Paperback book is pre-owned and in great condition overall with minimal signs of wear on one corner of front cover, a few notes on back flyleaf. Detailed scholarly work, describing the lives of women in New England from around 1650 to 1750.

Colin has recovered from a serious accident- then set a personal goal of crossing the Antarctic landmass on foot. This took nearly two months- which are beautifully chronicled in the book. New book, with dust jacket.

Mr McMillan picked two 8 year old kids, and for two days they cooked foods (recipes in this book)- then divided their results. Through photos- of cloverleaf rolls, divided into thirds, or strawberry pie, cut into fourths an so forth- the book makes fractions clear to young readers. A delightful book of photos!

Bernstein has written a thorough account of the conditions of children who are in jails/prisons in the US. Book is in new condition.

Mr. Dague was one of Albany's leading broadcast journalists (after learning electrical engineering at RPI, graduating in 1961). In 2003 he retired from broadcasting and wrote this penetrating account of his years broadcasting in and around Albany. With six pages of Black and white photos.