In September 1962 JamesMeredith became the first African American admitted to...In September 1962 James Meredith became the first African American admitted to the University of Mississippi. A milestone in the civil rights movement his admission triggered a riot spurred by a mob of three thousand whites from across the South and...more
In September 1962 JamesMeredith became the first African American admitted to...In September 1962 James Meredith became the first African American admitted to the University of Mississippi. A milestone in the civil rights movement his admission triggered a riot spurred by a mob of three thousand whites from across the South and...more
When JamesMeredith enrolled as the first African American student at the Univ...When James Meredith enrolled as the first African American student at the University of Mississippi in 1962 the resulting riots produced more casualties than any other clash of the civil rights era. Eagles shows that the violence resulted from the...more
From the dawn of the modern civil rights movement JamesMeredith has offered a...From the dawn of the modern civil rights movement James Meredith has offered a unique perspective on democracy racial equality and the meaning of America. Man on a Mission presents his captivating saga for a new generation in the era of Black Lives...more
More than a decade before the media reported on the disturbing events surround...More than a decade before the media reported on the disturbing events surrounding James Meredith s enrollment at the University of Mississippi in 1962 a different story of interaction between the races was quietly taking place on that same campus....more
Richie sstoryand book lit a fire within me. His drive passion and relentless...Richie s story and book lit a fire within me. His drive passion and relentless will to succeed was reminiscent of my time at Notre Dame. At 5 7 and 155 pounds Richie overcame the obstacles and the naysayers to earn a full SEC scholarship and a place...more
2014 Award of Merit - American Association for State and Local History Lt. Jam...2014 Award of Merit - American Association for State and Local History Lt. James E. H. Foster (1848-1883) lived a short but eventful life as a junior officer on the Northern Plains. His story--and his illustrated journal--provide a rich portrait of...more
JamesMeredith broke the color barrier in 1962 as the first African American s...James Meredith broke the color barrier in 1962 as the first African American student at Ole Miss. The violent riot that followed would be one of the most deadly clashes of the civil rights era seriously wounding scores of U.S. Marshals and killing...more
A picture book biography of the late great James Marshall--illustrator of Miss...A picture book biography of the late great James Marshall--illustrator of Miss Nelson is Missing and the George and Martha series--and as clever delightful and daring as Jim himself Author and illustrator James Marshall let kids in on the joke. He...more
Best known for his canon of classic hilarious children s books including favor...Best known for his canon of classic hilarious children s books including favorites like GEORGE AND MARTHA MISS NELSON and THE STUPIDS James Marshall has no rival when it comes to goofy fun. With the same silly spirit and charm he presents four...more
This is a concise yet comprehensive treatment of the American short story that...This is a concise yet comprehensive treatment of the American short story that includes an historical overview of the topic as well as discussion of notable American authors and individual stories from Benjamin Franklin s The Speech of Miss Polly...more
From Pulitzer Prize winner James B. Stewart comes the extraordinary story of A...From Pulitzer Prize winner James B. Stewart comes the extraordinary story of American hero Rick Rescorla Morgan Stanley security director and a veteran of Vietnam and the British colonial wars in Rhodesia who lost his life on September 11. Heart of...more
9781496819949. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages...9781496819949. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 528. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 528 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white. As a law student at Ole Miss I was easily bored with the study of...more
By March 5 1770 it was dangerous to be asoldier in Boston. Colonial businessm...By March 5 1770 it was dangerous to be a soldier in Boston. Colonial businessmen opposed the taxes imposed by Great Britain. The Sons of Liberty ruled the city through boycotts and riots. British troops were sent to protect lives and property. On...more
James Carl Nelson tells the dramatic true story of five brilliant young soldie...James Carl Nelson tells the dramatic true story of five brilliant young soldiers from Harvard a thrilling tale of combat and heroism Five Lieutenants tells the story of five young Harvard men who took up the call to arms in the spring of 1917 and...more