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31 produkter
History of the Blues
E-bok, 2013
671 kr
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This volume offers a deep look into the Blues. Author Michael V. Uschan describes this quintessentially American music, charting its evolution out of African American field hollers, slave songs, and spirituals in the late nineteenth century, its emergence from the South and spreading through the …
Will Smith
E-bok, 2009
671 kr
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Before his breakout role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith embarked on a rap career with friend Jeff Townes. The duo performed under the name of "DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince." In the late 1990s, Smith began to focus his attention on acting and was soon cast in cult movie favorites …
Hate Crimes
E-bok, 2009
651 kr
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In 2015, approximately 5,818 hate crime incidents were reported, and 59.2 percent of those reported hate crimes were race or ethnicity based. Hate crimes fall under federal jurisdiction and can include gender identity bias, disability bias, gender bias, sexual orientation bias, religious bias, and …
Barack Obama
Av Sherri Devaney, Michael V. Uschan
E-bok, 2009
671 kr
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After his victory in the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama became the first African-American President of the United States. The following year, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama''s life has not always been one of pomp and circumstance, however. This volume conveys a balanced …
Michelle Obama
E-bok, 2010
671 kr
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Michelle Robinson Obama was born on Chicago''s South Side, one of two children of Fraser and Marian Robinson. From Chicago public schools she went on to Princeton, eventually earning a law degree from Harvard. After a stint at the law firm where she met Barack Obama, Michelle''s interests turned …
Joe Biden
E-bok, 2010
671 kr
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Best known as the Barack Obama''s vice president, Joe Biden has had a long career in politics. Biden served as the U.S. Senator for the state of Delaware from 1973 to 2009. Tragically, he lost his son Beau to brain cancer in 2015 and has since become a vocal advocate for cancer research, even …
Tyler Perry
E-bok, 2010
671 kr
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Tyler Perry has been writing plays since the age of eighteen. His popular Madea franchise has grossed over 450 billion dollars worldwide. This informative biography discusses the life of actor, playwright, screenwriter, theater director, film director, television director, film producer, and …
Serena Williams
E-bok, 2011
671 kr
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Perhaps one of the best tennis players in history, Serena Williams has dominated women''s tennis since her first Wimbledon Championship win in 2002. The Women''s Tennis Association has ranked her the number one singles player in the world seven times from 2002 to 2017. This informative book …
Alex Rodriguez
E-bok, 2011
671 kr
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Alex Rodriquez is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players in history. In his twenty-two-year career as a professional third baseman and shortstop, Rodriquez has hit 696 home runs and scored over 2,000 runs. This compelling edition follows the spectacular and often controversial life …
March from Selma to Montgomery
E-bok, 2011
671 kr
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In 1965, a series of historic marches took place on the fifty-four-mile highway stretching from Selma, Alabama to the state capital of Montgomery. Nonviolent activists and demonstrators rallied together to protest the racial injustices that prevented the African American community from exercising …
Apolo Anton Ohno
E-bok, 2011
671 kr
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Credited as the face of American speed skating, Apolo Anton Ohno has done much to bring the sport out of obscurity. According to the United States Olympic Committee, Ohno holds the record for most medals won by a U.S. Winter Olympian: two golds, two silvers, and four bronze. This compelling edition …
Sarah Palin
E-bok, 2011
671 kr
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This volume traces the life of divisive political figure, Sarah Palin, and relates her childhood in rural Alaska, her interest in basketball and journalism as a teen and young adult, her devotion to her family and her faith, and her unusual entrance into politics. The focus is on Palin''s role as a …
Blues
E-bok, 2011
671 kr
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In the early twentieth century, blues music was developed by African Americans in the Deep South. With roots in spirituals, folk music, work songs, and native music, blues contains a medley of influences that create a distinctive culture and sound. Blues moved north with the Great Migration and …
Jet Li
E-bok, 2012
671 kr
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This volume explores the life and career of film and martial arts star Jet Li. The book describes Li''s childhood and later career; reveals his reasons for becoming an actor; and talks about his philanthropic efforts, which were motivated at least in part by a first-hand experience with a tsunami …
Teens and Alcohol
E-bok, 2012
671 kr
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According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 7.7 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 20 admit to consuming alcohol. However, overall rates of past month consumption, binge drinking, and heavy alcohol use have declined significantly between 2006 and 2015. This …
Halle Berry
E-bok, 2012
671 kr
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This volume provides readers with a balanced biographical overview of actress Halle Berry. Chapters discuss her early life experiences as a biracial child, her first acting roles, and her rise to stardom as an Oscar winner. The book also discusses Berry''s public relationships and divorces, and her …
James Foreman and SNCC
E-bok, 2013
671 kr
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This expansive volume introduces students to civil rights organizer James Forman and the SNCC organization. It offers biographical details of Forman''s life from birth to death including his role as a key member of the SNCC. It talks about the goals, activities, and the accomplishments of both …
Landmarks in African American History
E-bok, 2012
671 kr
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This compelling volume describes physical landmarks in African American history and discusses the history associated with those places. The book is organized around thematic chapters that take readers on a virtual tour of landmarks associated with the theme while also describing the people and …
Golf
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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This diagram-loaded volume explains the history of the game of golf before delving into the science of the sport. The book explores how physics, biomechanics, psychology, and technology all play a part in how a person plays the sport. Author Michael V. Uschan concludes with training and …
Selena Gomez
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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This compelling and thorough volume discusses the life and career of Selena Gomez. It details her difficult childhood as the only child of a single mother, becoming a Disney star, and her evolution into an international celebrity. Readers will learn all about her current celebrity lifestyle too.
Chinese Mythology
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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Readers are introduced to the elaborate mythology of ancient China. This book provides detailed discussion of the mythology''s importance to its own culture and the impact it had on subsequent cultures. The numerous deities worshipped by the ancient Chinese are described and their importance to …
Pope Francis
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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This informative biography describes the life and career of Pope Francis. The book details the Pope''s humble beginnings, how he became a priest and bishop, and eventually Pope of the Catholic Church. It discusses his family and what he is doing to change the image of the Catholic Church.
Transcontinental Railroad
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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This colorful and easy-to-read volume presents background of the Transcontinental railroad, including the increasing demand for land and the partnership between government and wealthy individuals. It tells the tale of how more than 1,700 miles of track were built through mountains and deserts by …
Watergate
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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Readers will learn about one of the most shocking and scandalous events in American history. A preliminary chapter is dedicated to biographically presenting the man, Richard M. Nixon. This book then details the break-in, the cover-up, the siege that Nixon faced, the hearings, tapes, and …
Civil Rights Movement
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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Author Michael V. Uschan looks at the Civil Rights Movement in the United States as a four-century struggle that began with as early as the Revolutionary War and continued with slave rebellions in the years leading up to the Civil War. This book presents rights that were gained during …
Protests and Riots
E-bok, 2014
671 kr
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While no official constitution directly grants the right to protest, it is an exercise that citizens of all nations are granted to express discontent. Readers will evaluate this powerful tool, its strengths, and its weaknesses. They will look at antigovernment events, workers'' rights, racial, …
Serena Williams
Tennis Ace
Av Michael V. Uschan, Andrew Pina
E-bok, 2016
599 kr
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Many people know that Serena Williams has triumphed on the tennis court, challenging racist and sexist attitudes as she rose to the top of her sport. However, it may surprise readers to discover that she is also a humanitarian, an actress, and a fashion icon. With motivational quotes from Williams …
