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Before Jim Crow: The Politics of Race in Postemancipation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dailey, Jane Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: University of North Carolina Press, Long before the Montgomery bus boycott ushered in the modern civil rights movement, black and white southerners struggled to forge interracial democracy in America. This innovative book examines the most successful interracial coalition in the nineteenth-century South, Virginia's Readjuster Party, and uncovers a surprising degree of fluidity in postemancipation southern politics. Melding social, cultural, and political history, Jane Dailey chronicles the Readjusters' efforts to foster political cooperation across the color line. She demonstrates that the power of racial rhetoric, and the divisiveness of racial politics, derived from the everyday experiences of individual Virginians--from their local encounters on the sidewalk, before the magistrate's bench, in the schoolroom. In the process, she reveals the power of black and white southerners to both create and resist new systems of racial discrimination. The story of the Readjusters shows how hard white southerners had to work to establish racial domination after emancipation, and how passionately black southerners fought each and every infringement of their rights as Americans.

Up from Slavery: An Autobiography (an African American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Washington, Booker T., PUBLISHER: Wilder Publications, Up from Slavery is one of the most influential biographies ever written. On one level it is the life story of Booker T. Washington and his rise from slavery to accomplished educator and activist. On another level it the story of how an entire race strove to better itself. Washington makes it clear just how far race relations in America have come, and to some extent, just how much further they have to go. Written with wit and clarity. Acquista Ora

Design & Decorate-Color Scheme

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Lesley, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, What do you do with a bathroom that's too dark? Or a favorite sofa -- which just happens to be orange? What feeling are you trying to create? For anyone who wants to be creative with the use of color, Design and Decorate Color Schemes explains quickly and simply why certain colors work well together and how to mix and match. It provides practical advice accompanied by gorgeous photography and exciting decorating ideas for all budgets and tastes. Lesley Taylor shows how to alter the mood of any room simply by clever use of color. Whether you're starting from scratch or simply doing a quick makeover, this book can help create the feeling you're looking for.

101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent: Making Athletics a

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fish, Joel, PH.D. / Magee, Susan, PUBLISHER: Touchstone Books, The determining factor in whether a child between the ages of six and seventeen enjoys athletics is his or her parents -- not the sport, coach, or team. Yet, parents are often unaware of how their behavior and expectations impact their child's experience. In "101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent, " Dr. Joel Fish, a sport psychologist who is also the dad of three young athletes, shares both his clinical expertise and practical experience to help parents develop a deeper understanding of the many issues that surround the young athlete. For athletes of all skill levels, from Little League to high school, Dr. Fish discusses how to: -Help your child reach his or her full athletic potential -Develop strategies to deal with competitive pressure -Know if you're too involved or not involved enough -Interact successfully with your child's coach, and more With insights into the different developmental and self-esteem issues facing girls and boys, information on parenting a superstar athlete, and special tips for single parents, "101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent" will help any parent make sports a memorable and happy experience for their child.

Ancient Rome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dargie, Richard, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Rome grew from a small settlement on the banks of the Tiber to become a great city, and eventually the capital of the greatest empire of the ancient world. The legacy of Rome is its Latin language, its laws, its architecture and the urge to create empire, from the Holy Roman Empire itself to the European Union. "Ancient Rome" recreates the lives and beliefs of the ancient Romans in a lively and historically specific manner through linking text with photographs and illustrations to describe daily life over a period of 600 years (200 BCE-400 CE). By connecting an illustration of the past to current photographs, Ancient Rome provides a clear picture of how ancient life is reconstructed. Archaeology and "How Do We Know?" boxes, providing evidence for the information presented, show how knowledge of the past is authenticated. A detailed timeline, a glossary, a further information section and an index round out this clearly presented and engaging book. Rich with evidence and colorful descriptions, "Ancient Rome" is a valuable guide to discovering the roots of western civilization. "Ancient Rome "is part of the Picturing the Past Series from Enchantend Lion Books: How do we know what we know about ancient peoples and their cultures that have disappeared? Ultimately, there are three main sources of information: the images that survive in wall paintings, ceramics and sculptures; artifacts, such a jewelry, utensils, toys, clothing, and tools; and the writings of ancient authors that have survived the ravages of time. From such sources, it is possibleto begin to reconstruct the life of the distant past with an astonishing degree of accuracy.

All-In-One Business Planner: How to Create the Plans You

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Malburg, Christopher R., PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, Every entrepreneur needs to develop a strong plan for business success. This plan must be well formulated, comprehensive, and flexible enough to be changed in response to fast-moving markets. Based upon real-world situations, The All-In-One Business Planner shows how to create plans for any area of the new business, including: - Planning yearly goals - Establishing sales activities - Monitoring operations - Controlling purchasing - Implementing personnel procedures - Forecast wages and salaries With over seventy explanations of planning techniques that have worked in hundreds of organizations of all sizes, The All-In-One Business Planner will help entrepreneurs create cohesive plans for every aspect of their business.

Scary News: 12 Ways to Raise Joyful Children When the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Knox, Lorna Ann, PUBLISHER: Crystal Clarity Publishers, A comforting, practical guide for parents and educators filled with realistic suggestions forprotecting and nurturing a childs inner spirit during challenging times. The author uses scientificresearch to explain why it is important to protect children from the frightening realities of todaysheadlines, while encouraging parents to realize that their intuition is their greatest asset.

The Adolescent in Family Therapy: Breaking the Cycle of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Micucci, Joseph A., PUBLISHER: Guilford Publications, Shows how therapists can support an adolescent's push toward independence while simultaneously working to reestablish family bonds. The book demonstrates that families preoccupied with 'the problem' of a symptomatic adolescent often neglect important aspects of their relationships and grow increasingly isolated from one another. Readers learn innovative methods for establishing trust with difficult-to-reach teenagers and for enabling parents to develop age-appropriate nurturing skills.

How Christians Made Peace with War: Early Christian

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Driver, John, PUBLISHER: Herald Press, John Driver tells the history of the early church from the close of the New Testament through Augustine. He shows how there was a gradual shift in thinking as Christians became involved in the military until they lost their peaceful approach to solving conflict. A popular treatment of the 'Constantinian shift.' Volume 2.

Angelic Enlightenment: A Personal Process [With 3 Pages of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller-Russo, Linda / Miller-Russo, Peter, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, Transform your daily life into a dynamic adventure with four inspiring techniques from the Archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel. Through the language of dreams, intuition, direct perception, visions, and channeled messages, each Archangel shows you how to process your day-to-day experiences so you can let go of old patterns and heal the emotional wounds of the past.

Brightest Heaven of Invention: A Christian Guide to Six

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leithart, Peter, PUBLISHER: Canon Press, Shakespeare was, as Caesar says of Cassius, "a great observer," able to see and depict patterns of events and character. He understood how politics is shaped by the clash of men with various colorings of self-interest and idealism, how violence breeds violence, how fragile human beings create masks and disguises for protection, how schemers do the same for advancement, how love can grow out of hate and hate out of love. Dare anyone say that these insights are irrelevant to living in the real world? For many in an older generation, the Bible and the Collected Shakespeare were the two indispensable books, and thus their sense of life and history was shaped by the best and best-told stories. And they were the wiser for it. Literature abstracts from the complex events of life (just as we do every day) and can reveal patterns that are like the patterns of events in the real world. Studying Literature can give us sensitivity to those patterns and lead towards true wisdom. Acquista Ora

We've Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warner, Judith, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, In her provocative new book, "New York Times"-bestselling author Judith Warner explores the storm of debate over whether we are overdiagnosing and overmedicating our children who have "issues." In "Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety," Judith Warner explained what's gone wrong with the culture of parenting, and her conclusions sparked a national debate on how women and society view motherhood. Her new book, "We've Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication," will generate the same kind of controversy, as she tackles a subject that's just as contentious and important: Are parents and physicians too quick to prescribe medi-cation to control our children's behavior? Are we using drugs to excuse inept parents who can't raise their children properly? What Warner discovered from the extensive research and interviewing she did for this book is that passion on both sides of the issue "is ideological and only tangentially about real children," and she cuts through the jargon and hysteria to delve into a topic that for millions of parents involves one of the most important decisions they'll ever make for their child. Insightful, compelling, and deeply mov-ing, "We've Got Issues" is for parents, doctors, and teachers-anyone who cares about the welfare of today's children.

Freedom from Oil: How the Next President Can End the United

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sandalow, David, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill, "I plan to deliver an address from the Oval Office one month from today. The topic will be oil dependence." With these opening words, "Freedom from Oil" takes the reader to the highest levels of government, as Cabinet members and White House aides debate how to break our addiction to oil. In a fast-moving narrative, David Sandalow shows how to solve this problem while offering a unique window into the White House at work. A White House veteran, Sandalow explores what would happen if the next President made breaking the United States' addiction to oil a top priority. In crisp and clear prose, Sandalow explains the size of the challenge and then offers a powerful message of hope. "This issue unites Americans," he writes. "Game-changing technologies are at hand." Plug-in cars, biofuels and measures to improve traffic are all part of the solution. Throughout the book, profiles of fascinating individuals help bring serious policy dialogue to life. From the commander of U.S. forces in western Iraq to a grandmother in northern Alaska to an electric car entrepreneur to the winner of the Indianapolis 500, "Freedom from Oil" is filled with stories of people whose lives have been touched by oil dependence-and are working to find solutions. Drawing on both his government experience and energy expertise, Sandalow depicts the President's top advisers as they explore options, shape solutions and create national policy, culminating in an inspiring speech by the President to the nation.

Wills and Estates for Canadians for Dummies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kerr, Margaret / Kurtz, JoAnn / Kerr, PUBLISHER: For Dummies, Estate planning resources to help you put your affairs in order. Leave what matters to those who matter with this smart, sensible guide. This book is your one-stop reference for all aspects of estate planning. From determining how taxes affect your estate to choosing a lawyer to help you write your will, it's all explained in easy-to-understand terms. Tackle difficult topics with this savvy, helpful guide and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that those you care about are looked after for the long term. All this on the bonus CD-ROM AOL Canada 6.0 Interactive financial planning software from Scotiabank Estate planning checklists, worksheets, and more Discover how to: Craft your ideal will Create an estate plan Make the most of a lawyer's services Increase the value of your estate Minimize estate taxes

Going to College: How Social, Economic, and Educational

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hossler, Don / Schmit, Jack / Vesper, Nick, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, Going to College tells the powerful story of how high school students make choices about postsecondary education. Drawing on their unprecedented nine-year study of high school students, the authors explore how students and their parents negotiate these important decisions. Family background, finances, education, information -- all influence students' plans after high school and the career paths they pursue, as do the more subtle messages delivered by parents and counselors which shape adolescents' self-expectations. For high school guidance counselors, college admissions counselors, parents and teachers, and public policy makers, this book is a valuable resource that explains the decision-making process and helps adults to help students make appropriate choices. The authors identify predisposition, search, and choice as the three stages in the student decision-making process. Predisposition refers to the plans students develop for education or work after they graduate from high school. The search stage involves students discovering and evaluating a variety of colleges and universities. In the choice stage, students choose a school to attend from among a list of institutions that are being seriously considered. Understanding exactly how students move through the predisposition, search, and choice stages of the college decision-making process can help students and parents prepare themselves for this process and consider a wider array of options. For education professionals, understanding this process can lead to new initiatives to guide students and families effectively -- by providing better incentives for college savings, for example, or devising more effective early informationprograms about postsecondary education. Going to Collegeis the first book to seriously study over an extended period the decisions that have a pervasive and lasting impact on individual careers, livelihoods, and lifestyles. The authors conclude with important recommendations for improving academic support, exploring various financial options, providing early encouragement -- in other words, for recognizing the factors that influence students' decisions, and knowing when to pay attention to them.

How to Get What You Want from Almost Anybody: Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gross, T. Scott, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, In this insightful book, readers will learn how to get the full attention they deserve and the best deal possible. They'll discover how to deal with everyone from waiters, sales clerks and service attendants to car salesmen and real estate agents. Filled with easy-to-use checklists, insightful anecdotes and proven strategies for getting good service, this book is a must for every consumer.

Dreamwork

Dreamwork - Maggie Peters - May This groundbreaking book takes a simple, enlightened and multi-faceted approach to helping readers work with their own dreams in much the way that therapists do. Drawing on a variety of different dreamwork techniques, this practicing therapist uses her experience and training to teach us how to revisit and interact with our dreams and decode a dream's significance. Most importantly, this book shows how to go to the next step, and use the knowledge gained in dreamwork to make significant changes in our lives.A well-recognized way of dealing with a buildup of stress, depression or creative blocks, dreamwork is an integral tool to living a well life. This book shows how anyone can use that tool for a deeper understanding of the self. 3 euro + shipping costs

Tell the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: WritersCorps / Alexie, Sherman, PUBLISHER: Harper Teen, Through poetry we tell the world who we are, where we're from, what we love, what we think, how we feel, and why we hope. "Tell the World" is a stunning collection of poems by teens who have taken part in workshops run by WritersCorps, a national alliance of literary arts programs for youth. Their words represent the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of teens everywhere, offering both insight and empathy.

Webcomics: Tools and Techniques for Digital Cartooning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Withrow, Steven / Barber, John, PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, This instructive guide to an exciting new art medium was written for the cartoonist who knows a lot about drawing, color, and design, but doesn't know how to apply his talents to computer technology. Webcomics shows artists how to get into the fast-growing field of online comics. Created digitally and distributed on the Internet--some for free; others on subscription--webcomics range in style from traditional looking cartoon strips to innovative works that often integrate imagery from photography, video, and other visual arts. This book offers detailed advice on how to design, create, and publish online comics. It also showcases the best webcomics work being produced today. Interviews with leading artists walk readers through all the essential steps in the various creative processes, starting with a story idea and developing it into a finished graphic narrative. More than 400 full-color illustrations, diagrams, and examples of webcomics works.

Love for a Soldier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Staples, Mary Jane, PUBLISHER: Transworld Publishers Ltd, Should she stay loyal to her country, or the man she loves? France, . Sophia, the rebellious daughter of a distinguished German general, is on her way to the town of Douai to elope with the man of her dreams -- a young army officer -- against her parents' wishes. On her way, she witnesses a dramatic battle in the skies that leaves an English pilot without a plane and under the misapprehension that Sophia is on his side. She has no choice but to agree to assist him in his attempt to avoid capture, and he joins her in the family car she has stolen, trailed by both the German Army and a staff officer under strict instructions from Sophia's father to bring her home. With their pursuers hot on their heels, how will Sophia explain her behaviour, protecting a man she is supposed to hate? And after sharing so many adventures, will she be able to turn the flying officer in when the time comes?

Science Fiction Cinema: From Outerspace to Cyberspace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: King, Geoff / Krzywinska, Tanya / Siegel, Geoff, PUBLISHER: Wallflower Press, This book charts the dimensions of one of the most popular genres in the cinema. From lurid comic-book blockbusters to dark dystopian visions, science fiction is seen as both a powerful cultural barometer of our times and the product of particular industrial and commercial frameworks. The authors outline the major themes of the genre, from representations of the mad scientist and computer hacker to the relationship between science fiction and postmodernism, exploring issues such as the meaning of special effects and the influence of science fiction cinema on the entertainment media of the digital age. Over one hundred films are discussed and the book concludes with an extensive case study of "Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace."

Peanut Butter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Erlbach, Arlene, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publishing Group, Uncover the world of fruits that grow on trees. Here, apples, peaches, mangoes, figs, and citrus fruits are explored in detail. Trace the development of each fruit, from budding flower to supermarket shelves. Follow their migrations across the world while learning about each fruit's origins. Discover how farmers help the trees to grow and produce more efficiently, how they plant, prune and protect the trees, and how they use the fruit to sell, eat or cook with.

Beautifully Quilted with Alex Anderson: How to Choose or

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anderson, Alex, PUBLISHER: C&T Publishing, - How to Choose or Create the Best Designs for Your Quilt - 5 Timeless Projects - Full Size Patterns, Ready to Use

Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellenwood, Everett, PUBLISHER: Fox Chapel Publishing, From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select, use, and sharpen tools; and how to perform fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. General carving styles, from classical to whimsical to rustic, are also covered, as are the basic steps of power carving. Eight projects designed to help newer woodworkers build proficiency and a handy resource section round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for woodcarvers.

Power Communications: Positioning Yourself for High

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wiener, Valerie / Amin, Samir, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, How can you make the media work for you? How can you master interviews so that your points are the ones an audience remembers? How can you give presentations that do not just convey information but also promote you as a leader? How can you develop listening habits that will substantially enhance the entire communication process? What are the challenges and opportunities of public personhood inside and outside the workplace? "Power Communications: Positioning Yourself for High Visibility" teaches people-from corporate CEOs to civic leaders to designated spokespersons-how to enhance their positioning and maximize their success. Chapter by chapter, the reader learns how to master public visibility in the workplace, the professional arena, and the community. The reader gleans ways to create proper perceptions in the minds of the public and the media. The book also details how high-profile people can lead others by mastering the total power communications process--effective presentation of message, constructive listening, and executive or community action. In addition to learning how to create and maintain positive public personhood, the reader also learns specific methods and channels for dispersing important messages. This book focuses on proactive techniques that address the full spectrum of needs and issues that go into establishing and sustaining a public identity. "Power Communications" is an irreplaceable resource for corporate executives, top and middle management, elected officials, heads of organizations, governmental representatives, official spokespersons, and public relations and marketing professionals. To many people, communicating itself creates a daunting challenge. "Power Communications" helps its readers turn challenges into exciting opportunities.

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