Oliver James
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
The history of slavery is central to understanding the history of the United States. Slavery and the Making of America offers a richly illustrated, vividly written history that illuminates the human side of this inhumane institution, presenting it largely through stories of the slaves themselves. Readers will discover a wide ranging and sharply nuanced look at American slavery, from the first Africans brought to British colonies in the early seventeenth...
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Describes a variety of landmarks and buildings that represent the experiences and accomplishments of African Americans throughout the history of the United States. In Landmarks of African American History, James Oliver Horton chooses thirteen historic sites to explore the struggles and triumphs of African Americans and how they helped shape the rich and varied history of the United States. Horton begins with the first Africans brought to Jamestown,...
Author
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Happiness is a loaded term that means different things to different people. To some, it might mean life satisfaction, to others, a fleeting moment of joy. Rather than seeking to be happy, Oliver James encourages us to cultivate our emotional health. Outlining the five elements of good emotional health - insightfulness, a strong sense of self, fluid relationships, authenticity and playfulness in our approach to life - he offers strategies for optimizing...
Author
Publisher
Crowood Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Even the most hands-on of classic bike enthusiasts will often shy away from working on their bike's electrical system, believing they have neither the skill nor the knowledge for such work. Dr James Smith explains in Classic Motorcycle Electrics Manual that this need not be the case. Starting with basic electrical theory, the book demonstrates a wealth of electrical tips and techniques, providing a progressive and detailed guide to tasks ranging from...
11) Raise your voice
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A girl with an extraordinary voice is accepted to a music school in Los Angeles. There is one scholarship offered for the coming year - a seemingly impossible dream. With the help of an inspirational teacher, she finds the will to meet the challenge.
19) A History of the African American people: the history, traditions, & culture of African Americans
Language
English
Description
Examines the social and communal history of African Americans from 1650 through 1995.
20) The bear
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
An action-packed outdoor adventure tale about Youk, an orphaned cub, and the wounded giant grizzly who befriends him. Threatened by gunfire, they begin a desperate quest for survival.