James Johnson: 212 books

The history of African Americans is a long, grim history full of injustices and brutality. But it is also filled with courage and perseverance. Gathered here in this omnibus edition are ten books that exemplify courage and a willingness to fight against all odds and at any cost for what is right....

Originally published in 1912, this novel was one of the first to present a frank picture of being black in America Masked in the tradition of the literary confession practiced by such writers as St. Augustine and Rousseau, this "autobiography" purports to be a candid account of its...

"The entire town is disguised," declared a French tourist of eighteenth-century Venice. And, indeed, maskers of all ranks—nobles, clergy, imposters, seducers, con men—could be found mixing at every level of Venetian society. Even a pious nun donned a mask and male attire for her liaison...

This volume contains several critical views of colonialism from a variety of perspectives in many widely separated parts of the world: Africa, the Americas, India, and Australia. The Crime of the Congo, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, describes what is clearly the worst case of abuse during the...

This volume provides what its title suggests, important historical and general information on the Caribbean island commonly known as Hispaniola and the two countries that coexist there: Haiti and the Dominican Republic.  The five complete works included herein are: “The History of the Island...

James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was an American writer, educator and freedom fighter. He was the leader of the National Association of Colored People. ‘Behind A Georgia Mule’ is a short autobiographical piece of literary work that published as a part of ‘The Upward Path’ collection...

Ethics, Literature, and Theory: An Introductory Reader brings together the work of contemporary scholars, teachers, and writers into lively discussion on the moral role of literature and the relationship between aesthetics, art, and ethics. Do the rich descriptions and narrative shapings of...

Intelligence professionals are employees of the government working in a business that some would consider unethical_the business of spying. This book looks at the dilemmas that exist when one is asked to perform a civil service that is in conflict with what that individual believes to be 'ethical.'...

Too often Christian leaders trying to reform society are perceived as intolerant, right-wing conservatives without an ounce of compassion. The truth is, many people trying to bring about positive societal reformation are very compassionate and loving people. The selected writers who contributed to...

The nation’s favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its seventh year. Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This critically acclaimed series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar...

Imaginarium 3: The Best Canadian Speculative Writing is a reprint anthology collecting speculative short fiction and poetry (science fiction, fantasy, horror, magic realism, etc.) that represents the best work published by Canadian writers in the 2013 calendar year. Featuring Colleen Anderson,...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction (new and classic works), articles, interviews and art. Our August 2018 issue (#143) contains: Henry Szabranski ("The Veilonaut''s Dream"), R.S.A....

GET READY FOR SWASHBUCKLING ACTION AMONG THE STARS In the vein of Star Wars, Star Trek, Firefly, and Guardians of the Galaxy, this space opera collection includes humorous action and adventure alongside stories with heart. These tales won't leave you in the pits of despair. Instead, they'll...

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights - a mixture of established and emerging writers - this National Theatre Connections anthology is published to coincide with the 2014 festival, which takes place across the UK and finishes up at the National Theatre in London. It offers young performers...