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  Wild Women and Books -...

  Brenda Knight

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  A provocative and inspiring exploration of women writers from the first writers in history to today’s greats—with a new introduction by Ntozake Shange. 
   
  Wild Women and Books celebrates some of the most revered and radical women writers of history. Beginning with the first recorded writer of either gender, Enheduanna of Sumeria, and ending with acclaimed contemporary writers like Toni Morrison and J.K. Rowling, this is a must-read for those who must read. 
   
  Brenda Knight brings more than a hundred female authors to life for today's readers—from Aphra Ben to Zora Neal Hurston and from Ann Rice to the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Knight recounts their tumultuous paths to literary acclaim in chapters such as Literary First Ladies; Ink in Their Veins; Banned, Blacklisted, and Arrested; and Women Whose Books Are Loved Too Much. 
   
  From religious transcribers and political dissidents to erotic playwrights and romantic poets, no subject or literary form is left untouched. In honor of those women whose pens pioneered, persevered, and proved that the female voice is brilliant, Knight invites you to explore the literary legacy of women.

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  Arms and the Covenant

  Winston S. Churchill

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  This inspiring collection of campaign speeches from the British prime minister bring his oratory brilliance and powers of persuasion to life.   Legendary politician and military strategist Sir Winston Churchill was a master not only of the battlefield, but of the page and the podium. Over the course of forty books and countless speeches, broadcasts, news items and more, he addressed a country at war and at peace, thrilling with victory but uneasy with its shifting role on the global stage. In 1953, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for “his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.” During his lifetime, he enthralled readers and brought crowds roaring to their feet; in the years since his death, his masterful writing has inspired generations of eager history buffs.   Well before Britain entered World War II, Winston Churchill warned his government about the growing Nazi threat, even as many European leaders were still urging caution and diplomacy. In this collection of forty-one speeches from 1928 to 1938, the great politician’s prescience and political skill—vital to Britain’s role as the first country to stand against Hitler—are clearly on display.   This collection, which includes the famous “Disarmament Fable” speech, presents a fascinating look at Churchill’s campaign to mobilize Britian against the rising Nazi threat, and showcases his versatility and genius as one of the best orators of the twentieth century.

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  You Are an Overcomer Part I -...

  Don Scott

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  I have always wanted to write a book and share this story. I am hoping to inspire someone to aspire to greatness. It is my intention that as you read this book, you will not only enjoy reading but will also learn something new. In addition, I will want you to think about the various negative stereotypes about people who are at a disadvantage because of their skin color, heritage, and/or social class, and how you can use the information in this book to overcome your own challenges peacefully. I would love for you to also consider the goodness of God in every situation which is literally chasing us down. The lessons and thoughts in this book are greatly enhanced by reading alongside the workbook. I would strongly encourage you to read both simultaneously. Finaly, I want you to be able to shout: I AM AN OVERCOMER!! First, you will need to take a deep breath...

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  William Aiken Walker - Southern...

  Roulhac B. Toledano, August...

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  A study of the South Carolina native’s life as an artist and as a man, with 157 color illustrations and fifty-eight black-and-white paintings and drawings. Born in South Carolina in 1838, William Aiken Walker remains one of the South’s most gifted and treasured artists. Though mostly known for his breathtaking depictions of Black Southerners following the Civil War, he is also recognized for his lush and vivid landscapes, which capture the eye and the imagination.  After serving in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, Walker traveled throughout the South to sell his paintings to tourists in areas such as New Orleans, Charleston, and cities across Georgia. In those years, he created the most extensive record of Black life of the period and permanently influenced art in the South.  With 157 color illustrations and fifty-eight black-and-white paintings and drawings, William Aiken Walker is a remarkable documentary of Walker’s life as an artist and as a man. First published in 1972, this book is now presented by Pelican in a stunning new edition that includes scores of color photographs not used in the previous edition. Praise for William Aiken Walker: Southern Genre Painter“Now in a new and expanded edition . . . William Aiken Walker: Southern Genre Painter is an informed and informative history of his life and work, enhanced with the inclusion of 157 color illustrations and 58 black-and-white paintings and drawing. . . . An ideal memorial tribute to a truly talented 19th century American painter.” —The Midwest Book Review “[Toledano] has brought Walker . . . back to life for art lovers the world over.” —The Hook

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  Martin Luther King Jr - Black...

  Robert Jakoubek

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  As one of the most important and influential leaders of America's civil rights movement, Martin Luther King, Jr., became the catalyst for change in a nation marked by segregation and discrimination. Unlike the civil rights activists who argued for a violent response to segregation and prejudice, King believed that peaceful resistance could bring about great change. He dreamed of an America where all people could enjoy the same rights and opportunities, and then he worked tirelessly to make his dream a reality. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.  Nearly half a century after his assassination, Martin Luther King, Jr., continues to have a powerful impact on the American dialogue about civil rights. Martin Luther King, Jr. offers a solid introduction to his life. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading publisher of educational material.

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  An Apache Campaign In The Sierra...

  John Gregory Bourke

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  An Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre is a first-hand historical account written by a captain in the United States Army, John Gregory Bourke. The book presents the details of the expedition led by General Crook to the Sierra Madre, in 1883. As Crook's aide, Bourke had the opportunity to witness every facet of life in the Old West—the battles, wildlife, the internal squabbling among the military, the Indian Agency, settlers, and Native Americans, which are all presented in this read.

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