Ten Stars: The African American Journey of Gary Coopera Marine General, Diplomat, Businessman, and Politician - Kendal Weaver

Reducere. Ten Stars is a nonfiction narrative -- part biography, part oral history -- of the life story of Gary Cooper, an African American born in the depth...

Gary Cooper was the foremost American screen hero--a major film actor for over thirty years, beginning with the silents. His stardom eclipsed even ...

Reducere. In 1909, the Smithsonian Institution commissioned ex-President Theodore Roosevelt to collect specimens of African wildlife for the National Museum....

Reducere. Published to coincide with his centennial in May 2001, this definitive biography of a Hollywood icon portrays actor Gary Cooper as a man of complex...

The James Beard award-winning author of the acclaimed The Cooking Gene explores the cultural crossroads of Jewish and African diaspora cuisine and ...

Reducere. *Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Without dignity there is no liberty, without justice there is ...

Reducere. *Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Without dignity there is no liberty, without justice there is ...

Reducere. Examining how African American males end up in dead-end classes, this book explores what must be done to change this trend, asking such questions a...

Reducere. The poignant story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song Dark Was the Night was included on the Voyager I space probe's ...

Contributor(s): Author: Otha Richard SullivanEditor: Jim HaskinsMeet African american women of science and invention from the early years to modern...

DescriptionTriumph is the story of my journey through the fire service and has been a dream of mine since I was promoted to the rank of fire lieute...

Publisher: Lexington BooksIllustration(s): Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Black & White IllustrationsNumber of pages: 378Collectio...

In 1997 Gary Younge explored the American South by retracing the route of the original Freedom Riders of the 1960s. His road trip was a remarkable ...

Reducere. (Berklee Press). Winner "Best Book of the Year" 2014 award from the Jazz Journalists Association. In Learning to Listen, Gary Burton shares his 50 ...

Reducere. New York Times Bestseller: The moving, entertaining, never-before-told story of how one man found his calling: to see that those who defend this co...

Reducere. Originally released in 1933, "The Mis-Education of the Negro" continues to resonate today, raising questions that readers are still trying to answe...

Reducere. Gary Wright's hit song is reimagined as a fantastical picture book to delight dreamers of all ages. Oo-hoo dream weaver I believe you can get me th...

Contributor(s): Author: Tony WeaverWith: Andrew IngramTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NSRI, here is a collection of daring rescues filled ...

Reducere. Nearing sixty, diagnosed with heart disease and feeling his mortality, Gary Paulsen buys his first Harley-Davidson and rides from his home in New M...

Reducere. DescriptionLuminous is a powerful and unique poetry collection that invites the reader to take a transformational and self-reflective journey thoru...

DescriptionDespite legal efforts to integrate schools, black students continue to struggle with separate and unequal environments in 1970. Leo Sull...

Reducere. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is one of the most influential autobiographies ever written. This classic did as much as or more than a...

In 1855, New York City was scandalized by one of the most infamous murders in its history, that of gang leader Bill "the Butcher" Poole, the feared...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Gary A. KocaThis book provides information on 25 leading motion picture stars of the 1930's, 40's, and 50's who were relati...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Deirdre Benia Cooper OwensThe accomplishments of pioneering doctors such as John Peter Mettauer, James Marion Sims, and Nat...

Reducere. DescriptionWords and images come together in this inspiring collaboration between renowned poet Ntozake Shange and Kamoinge Inc., a group of acclai...

Reducere. Thirteen of black America's most accomplished voices - from Spike Lee to Watler Mosley - share their vision for a self-determined, self-sufficient ...

Reducere. Chef Joe Randall and Toni Tipton-Martin showcase the rich heritage of African-American cooking in this authentic collection of 300 recipes. Drawn f...

Reducere. During his travels as a missionary, David Livingstone beheld many previously unknown wonders of the African interior. He put Victoria Falls and Lak...

Reducere. Jacinta V. White's Resurrecting The Bones will not let southern African American history be silenced by re-zoning, gentrification, and useful forge...

Reducere. This book proposes two reforms to the present commercialization of NCAA Division I football and basketball and the exploitation of African American...

Publisher: Polity PressAuthor(s): Maboula SoumahoroTranslator: Kaiama GloverNumber of pages: 140Collection: Critical SouthPublication date: 2021Dim...

Publisher: Polity PressAuthor(s): Maboula SoumahoroTranslator: Kaiama GloverNumber of pages: 140Collection: Critical SouthPublication date: 2021Dim...

Reducere. DescriptionAdvance Praise for Dream-Singers ""You will find a great storehouse of folk and literary treasures in this ambitious book that speaks to...

Reducere. Lew Wallace (1827-1905) won fame for his novel, Ben-Hur, and for his negotiations with William H. Bonney, aka Billy the Kid, during the Lincoln Cou...

Reducere. Ten Moons - The Inner Journey of Pregnancy, Preparation for Natural Birth A unique guide to pregnancy and birth. Written by a homebirth midwife, mo...

In this much-anticipated new collection, poet and musician Gary Barwin both continues and extends the alchemical collision of language.Publisher: C...