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This classic collection of essays, edited by Booker T. Washington and with contributions from many of post-Civil War America's other prominent African-American thinkers, sought to redefine the role of Black persons in the new Jim Crow era and beat back white supremacy through racial uplift. Seven essays include Charles Chesnutt's "The Disfranchisement of the Negro", W. E. B. DuBois "The Talented Tenth", and Wilford Horace Smith's "The Negro and the Law" .

We are a people of stories. We use them to entertain, to teach, and to instruct. Sometimes they warn us of the dangers of wandering too far into the woods, or they can be a detailed story to explain how magnificent landscapes came to be. Story has always been the way we pass time, the way we connect to each other, and most importantly, how we promote our values. Parables, especially, have a dual purpose. Not only do they keep us entertained, but they also make a point. Consider Aesop’s fables—tales of talking animals who learn valuable life lessons.

Many think of the internet as an unprecedented and overwhelmingly positive achievement of modern human technology. But is it? In The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is, Justin Smith offers an original deep history of the internet, from the ancient to the modern world - uncovering its surprising origins in nature and centuries-old dreams of radically improving human life by outsourcing thinking to machines and communicating across vast distances.

If a boy flies or a dog goes to school, you're enjoying fiction. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the make believe of fiction.

You know libraries are full of books. But what else do they have to offer? Listen to this book to find out!

What has a spine, a table, and a cover? A book, of course! Listen to learn about the parts of a book.

If words describe a feeling or some words rhyme, you're listening to a poem. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the beauty of poetry.

To make a book, you first start with an idea. What comes next? Listen to find out how books are made.

Street signs, menus, game directions - words are everywhere! Where else do you put your reading skills to use? Listen to this book to find out.

Where is the world’s tallest tree? Where is the biggest cave? Listen to this book to find out!

The Masters had ruled all space with an unconquerable iron fist. But the Masters were gone. And this new, young race who came now to take their place - could they hope to defeat the ancient Enemy of All?

Conversations you can only go to your sister or home girl about while in a judgement free zone about culture, relationships, politics, and daily happenings. We also welcome our brothers who like to sit and chat with their home girls.

USA Today best seller! Lina Daniels ist es gewohnt Feuer mit Feuer zu bekämpfen. Sie füchtet sich nicht vor dem Tod, aber sie hat Angst vor Gefangenschaft. Auf der Erde war sie eine Widerstandskämpferin und sich stets der Gefahren bewusst gewesen. Aber in dieser außerirdischen Welt, in der sie sich nun befindet, wirken alle die früheren Bedrohungen unbedeutend.

Are you looking for non-religious kids' Christmas stories? If so, you will enjoy our collection: Kids' Christmas Book with Santa Claus and Non-Religious Stories: Xmas Holiday Story Books for Children. Note that these are public domain works that were originally written by the indicated authors. All of the stories have been modernized and re-written for the 21st century.

Destin Parks würde alles tun, was nötig ist, um Chicago wiederaufzubauen, auch wenn dies die Zusammenarbeit mit einem Botschafter von einem anderen Planeten bedeutet. Der Rat hofft, dass Jersula “Sula” Ikera mit ihrem logischen Verstand und ihrem ruhigen Auftreten die Unruhen, die durch den früheren Botschafter verursachten wurden, beruhigen kann, aber niemand hätte Sulas Reaktion auf den starrköpfigen Mann, mit dem sie zusammenarbeiten soll, vorhersehen können.

All is set to change for Alice and Sam as they expect their first child together. Just how they are going to fit themselves, their baby, and Sam’s daughter Sophie into their little two-bed cottage is a mystery, but Alice is determined not to get stressed out. Her focus is on best friend Julie, who is trying unsuccessfully for a baby, and on Sophie, who is torn between staying in Cornwall with Sam, or moving to Devon with her mum. Then there are Alice’s parents, who don’t seem happy with their own move to Cornwall, and Jonathan, who also appears to be falling out of love.

He slips through the unlocked window. Creeps down the hall. A shadow standing in the bedroom doorway. Will you wake when death comes ripping? A string of brutal home invasion murders terrifies Dade County, Florida. The killer strikes in the dead of the night, savages innocent people in their beds, wipes out entire families. He attacks at random. Rich. Poor. Young. Old. No one is safe. When the city sleeps, he comes alive. Stalks the night. Walks among us.

Warren Steelgrave cared deeply for her and swears to avenge her death and clear his name. Warren untangles a web of deceit, at first benign, then grown malignant by greed and evil. Professional criminals have become involved with international spies and mafia accomplices. Steelgrave’s sworn vengeance and “willingness” to find justice has put him and his loved ones in grave danger.

Interviews with poets, writers, artists and performers in the Sacramento arts scene. Plus, Poetry Motion Picture review show: Reel Poetry.

Have you ever doubted that you could actually turn your fiction writing into a profitable author business? Or move the dial on your current fiction author business? We want to prove to you that you can create an easy to follow book selling marketing system in your author business. We are the self-publishing author & marketing duo that has sold over 2 million books! And we are going to swing open the doors and show you how we went from self-publishing newbies to hitting the New York Times Bestsellers list, and making the USATODAY Bestsellers list 19 times and counting! We will share with you ...