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Al Capone Does My Shirtsby Gennifer CholdenkoISBN 0142403709 (0-14-240370-9)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Al Capone Does My Shirts'Book summary:[via]Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder.
When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble. But she's also strangely irresistible. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents' expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.
Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families. Choldenko's second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he's taken his whole life.
Alcatrazby Richard Dunbar, Ken Glaser, Kevin KenneyISBN 8880299409 (88-8029-940-9)
Hardcover, Bonechi
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Alcatraz: A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Yearsby Michael EsslingerISBN 0970461402 (0-9704614-0-2)
Softcover, Ocean View
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Alcatraz: A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years'Book summary:Alcatraz - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years is a comprehensive reference with hundreds of pages of historic photographs, documents, and information that breaks away from traditional tourist style books. This book is the result of years of intensive research, and navigates the Island's history through rarely seen documents, interviews, and historic photographs.
Historian Michael Esslinger thoroughly details the prominent events, inmates, and life inside the most infamous prison in American History. His research included hundreds of hours examining actual Alcatraz inmate files (including rare original documents from Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and over a hundred others) exploring the prison grounds from the rooftop to the waterfront to help retrace events, escape routes, in addition to conducting various interviews with former inmates & guards. His study has resulted in detailed accounts of both the 1946 & 1962 Escape attempts. A definitive account of the 1962 escape of Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers provides rare insight extracted through photos, and over 1,700 pages of FBI investigative notes.
Detailed narratives of Alcatraz's most notable inmates who include Robert Stroud (Birdman of Alcatraz), Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Frank Morris, the Anglin Brothers, Doc Barker, Joe Cretzer, Bernard Coy, Miran Thompson, Sam Shockley, and many-many others. Alcatraz Federal Prison - A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years, is a comprehensive reference on the history of Alcatraz and contains one of the most comprehensive archives of inmate and prison life photographs (nearly 1,000) from 1934-1963. [via]
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Alcatraz from Inside: The Hard Years 1942-1952by Jim QuillenISBN 0962520616 (0-9625206-1-6)
Softcover, Golden Gate Natl Park Assn
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Alcatraz: Indian Land Foreverby Troy JohnsonISBN 0935626409 (0-935626-40-9)
Softcover, Amer Indian Studies Center
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Alcatraz: The Ultimate Movie Bookby Robert LieberISBN 1883869927 (1-883869-92-7)
Softcover, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
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The Art of Being a Boss: Inside Intelligence from Top-Level Business Leaders and Young Executives on the Moveby Robert J. SchoenbergISBN 0060914629 (0-06-091462-9)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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Hardcover, Lippincott - The Art of Being a Boss: Inside Intelligence from Top-Level Business Leaders and Young Executives on the Move: ISBN 0060914629 (0-06-091462-9)
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Breaking the Rock: The Great Escape from Alcatrazby Jolene BabyakISBN 0961875232 (0-9618752-3-2)
Softcover, Ariel Vamp Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Breaking the Rock: The Great Escape from Alcatraz'Book summary:Taut, suspenseful account of June 1962 Alcatraz "escape of the century" when three men disappeared.
Showing security lapses, staff morale, moderizations, building deteriorations and risky behavoir which led to the closing of the Rock. [via]
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Eyewitness on Alcatraz: Escapes Prisoners And Families On The Rockby Jolene BabyakISBN 0961875208 (0-9618752-0-8)
Softcover, Ariel Vamp Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Eyewitness on Alcatraz: Escapes Prisoners And Families On The Rock'Book summary:Anecdotal history of people who lived, worked and were prisoners on Alcatraz, including the author, who lived there twice as a child. Included many photographs, source notes and index. Has sold more than 100,00 copies. [via]
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Heart of the Rock: The Indian Invasion of Alcatrazby Adam Fortunate Eagle, Tim Findley, Vine Deloria, Ilka Hartmann, Vincent Maggiora, Brooks TownesISBN 0806133961 (0-8061-3396-1)
Hardcover, Univ of Oklahoma Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Heart of the Rock: The Indian Invasion of Alcatraz'Book summary:[via]In 1969, Ricahrd Oakes and Adam Fortunate Eagle, then known as Adam Nordwall, instigated an invasion of Alcatraz by American Indians. From the mainland, Fortunate Eagle orchestrated the events, but they assumed an uncontrollable life of their own. Fortunate Eagle provides an intimate memoir of the occupation and the events leading up to it. Accompanied by a variety of photographs capturing the people, places, and actions involved, Heart of the Rock brings these turbulent times vividly to life.
From the start, public support was strong. Money poured in from around the country. Sausalito sailors and their "navy" transported supplies and people to the island. San Fransisco restaurants sent Thanksgiving dinner. A school was started; chores and responsibilities were shared by everyone. Alcatraz became home, and American Indians of all tribes became a family.
But the occupation lasted two years, and Oakes, who had become it spokesman, left after his stepdaughter's death on the island. Memoranda from the White House recommended doing "anything" to turn the public against the occupation so it could be ended. Water and electricity were cut off, reports of conflict on the island began appearing in the press, and suspicious fires burned five buildings. Nevertheless, the occupation of Alcatraz remains what historian Vine Deloria, Jr. has called "perhaps the most significant Indian action since the Little Bighorn."
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The Occupation of Alcatraz Island: Indian Self-Determination and the Rise of Indian Activismby Troy R. JohnsonISBN 0252065859 (0-252-06585-9)
Softcover, Univ of Illinois Pr
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The Rock: A History of Alcatraz, the Fort, the Prisonby Pierre OdierISBN 0961163208 (0-9611632-0-8)
Hardcover, L'Image Odier
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