Abbreviated version of the original book made available for the Centennial of the Inter-American University (Polytechnic Institute) and focusing on his contributions to education.
Adventures of the Poly Kids while growing up during the 1940s and 1950s in the two very different cultures of Puerto Rico and Midwest America. 100+ photos.
Boring Stories: Poly Kids (Trade-size with photographs)
Same content as above but in trade-size format, lesser quality paper, and lesser quality photographs.
Boring Stories: Poly Kids Illustrated Ed. (Created for friends.)
■ 6 x 9 Trade-size - Hardcover & Softcover 202 pages; e-book at Amazon Kindle.
Similar content as above, but edited, and with artwork instead of photos.
Growing Up As Poly Kids (Centennial Edition)
■ 6x9 Trade Book - Hardback & Softcover, 160 pages
Abbreviated version of Boring Stories: Poly Kids focusing only on experiences on the Poly campus, San Germán, and Puerto Rico. (Prepared for the Inter-American University Centennial)
If You Hear Me Cough, Holler! W.R. Ryker's Reminiscences (Family Keepsake Edition)
■ 8 x 10 Hardback with color and black & white photos; 220 pages
Life of Donna's parents and grandparents. Written by W.R. Ryker and edited by author.
If You Hear Me Cough, Holler! W.R. Ryker's Reminiscences
■ 6 x 9 Trade-size - Hardback, 286 pages
Same text as above but with fewer photographs and in 6 x 9 format. Easier to read.
Poly Kids Reminisce (Inter-American University Centennial Edition)
■ 6x9 Trade Book with photographs - Hardback & Softcover, 220 pages
People that grew up or lived on the Polytechnic Institute campus share their reminiscences. Written by several contributors. Edited and published by Aldo.
Letters: 1976 to 2005
■ Trade-size 6x9 Hardback with only text and no photographs - 436 pages
The adventures of Aldo, Donna and Natasha during the years 1976 through 2005 as documented in letters and emails. (Not yet published.)
My Journey: Pura Platti González (Family Keepsake Edition)
■ 8 x 10 Hardback with color and black & white photos; 384 pages
Life of Pura Platti. Based on her own writings and edited by her son. (Not yet published.)
The above books were written for the enjoyment of our daughter and her extended family only.