L James: 962 books
War Shots
Norm Hatch and the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Cameramen of World War II
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2010
Story of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops.
by C. L. R. James
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
Originally published in England in 1938 and expanded in 1969, this work remains the classic account of global Black resistance. This concise, accessible history of revolts by African peoples worldwide explores the wide range of methods used by Africans to resist oppression and the negative effects...
An Unseen Light
Black Struggles for Freedom in Memphis, Tennessee
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2018
During the second half of the nineteenth century, Memphis, Tennessee, had the largest metropolitan population of African Americans in the Mid-South region and served as a political hub for civic organizations and grassroots movements. On April 4, 1968, the city found itself at the epicenter of the...
by James L. Roberts
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2001
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.
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by James L. Parr, Kevin A. Swope
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2009
Just hours after the �shot heard �round the world� marked the start of the American Revolution, the news from Lexington setalarm bells ringing in Framingham. Minutemen from the town rushed along the road to Concord to help cut off the retreat of British troops. In Salem, where dozens of women were...
Southern Illinois University at 150 Years
Growth, Accomplishments, and Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2019
Chartered in 1869, Southern Illinois University has been a stalwart presence on the southern Illinois landscape for a century and a half. This book celebrates the 150th anniversary of the university’s founding by exploring in depth its history since 1969, when the last book to celebrate a major...
Sustainable Solutions for Water Resources
Policies, Planning, Design, and Implementation
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2010
Get the single-source solutions guide to the sustainable management of water resources.
Why is water the environmental issue? The answer is simple: without it, life on this planet could not exist. Yet, despite this fact, reckless consumption practices from a growing population are drying up...
by James L. Noles Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2017
When founded in 1917, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, Alabama, embarked on a civic-minded journey that would take it through a century of service and tradition. The club's membership rolls would ultimately boast some of the most distinguished leaders in Birmingham's business community. At their weekly...
National Service and Volunteerism
Achieving Impact in Our Communities
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
National service and volunteerism enjoy a rich history in the United States and an emergent future in other parts of the world. However, there remains relatively scant evidence of overall impact of national service programs and volunteer effectiveness. This condition continues to threaten national...
by Philip J Ashworth, James L. Best, Daniel R Parsons
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2015
Fluvial-Tidal Sedimentology provides information on the ‘Tidal-Fluvial Transition', the transition zone between river and tidal environments, and includes contributions that address some of the most fundamental research questions, including how the morphology of the tidal-fluvial transition zone...
Acupressure
The Go-To Guide for Acupressure Points, Acupressure Massage, Acupressure for Emotional Healing
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2013
Take charge of your health with this picture perfect book on acupressure, acupressure points, acupressure massage and acupressure for emotional healing.
by James L. Nicodem
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2013
Made up of four individual volumes (Epic, Foundation, Context, and Walk), Bible Savvy is a foundational resource for those wanting to better understand the Bible. From the whole storyline of the Bible to personal application and how to live it, this set of four accessible books is an ideal resource...
The Jewish Lights Spirituality Handbook
A Guide to Understanding, Exploring & Living a Spiritual Life
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
What is “Jewish Spirituality”? How do I make it part of my life?
Today’s foremost spiritual leaders share their ideas and experience.
Whether you are just curious, intently searching for greater personal meaning, or actively seeking ideas, information, practices and inspiration to enrich...
Black and Blue
How African Americans Judge the U.S. Legal System
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2018
The American legal system is experiencing a period of extreme stress, if not crisis, as it seems to be losing its legitimacy with at least some segments of its constituency. Nowhere is this legitimacy deficit more apparent than in a portion of the African American community in the U.S., as incidents...