pThank you to those who dared to be The Black Renaissance Filmmakers aka Blaxploitation who challenged the odds. The creators of Independent Film Making, naming a few actresses who transposed words into life onto the big screen Abbey Lincoln, Cartol Speed, Jonelle Allen, Diana Sands, Madge Sinclair, Claudia McNeil, Emily Yancy, Tamara Dobson, Beverly Todd, Pam Grier, Annezette Chase, Esther Rolle,

bbFrom the iNew York Timesi bestselling author of iThe Queen\'s Gambit, i a dramatic science fiction odyssey in which a billionaire ventures into outer space to save Earthbb pThe year is 2063. Earth\'s energy resources are dangerously close to being depleted, a new world superpower has upset America\'s global dominance, and the threat of a new Ice Age looms large. Fortunately, there is one man brave

Robert Ames Bennet 1870-1954 was an American western and science fiction writer. Several of his novels were made into films, including Finders Keepers and Out of the Depths. He was the author of Thyra A Romance of the Polar Pit 1901, For the White Christ 1905, A Volunteer With Pike 1909, Out of the Primitive 1911, The Forest Maiden 1914, The Bowl of Baal 1917, The Blond Beast 1918, Bloom of Cactus

Long before the current calls for national service, civic responsibility, and the restoration of community values, the Progressives initiated a remarkably similar challenge. Eldon Eisenach traces the evolution of this powerful national movement from its theoretical origins through its dramatic rise and sudden demise, and shows why their philosophy still speaks to us with such eloquence. pEisenach analyzes

The Lasting Gift Christmas approaches, and Mary Ann Poole has little to anticipate. Her daughter Beth was born shortly after the death in battle of Lt. Poole seven years earlier, and never knew her father. Mary Ann has just lost her job. As a future in the poorhouse looms, she receives a package that was misdirected from the post office. Unable to afford return postage, the Pooles pay a visit to the

This book extends the author\'s unwritten pact with everyone wishing to have an understanding of the petroleum industry or willing to be involved in the energy sector in Nigeria, Africa and beyond. It shows the approach to gaining a positive attention of interviewers to candidates prospecting for jobs in oil and gas companies and reveals what to take into consideration during the application process.

pThe mason bee is a major global spring pollinator. The authors have successfully deployed over 250 Mason bee houses across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and provide education to schools, gardeners, and the community.ppbrppMason bees are fun to keep and make a difference to pollination in gardens, farms and community spaces. The Incredible Mason Bee book teaches you about these bees, their management,

bThe ultimate LGBTQ parenting handbook, guiding parents and caregivers through transformative steps of Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love so they can support their teen with open arms and hearts.b p Your kid just came out to you, and amid the flurry of emotion or worry you might feel, you know you would do anything to protect their health and happiness. And you are not alone! Heather Hester, coach,

pBehind the Veil is a collection of poems and prose written by Austin Osman Spare, a British artist and occultist, with illustrations by Ethel Rolt-Wheeler. The work features Spare\'s characteristic blend of decadent poetry and occult philosophy, with themes of sexuality, death, and mysticism.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base

Alex Askaroff has captivated readers for decades and gained a worldwide following. He has had Nine No1 New Releases on Amazon. We all love stories don\'t we, especially true ones. Alex has been sharing priceless tales from his corner of England with his avid readers all over the globe. Glory Days is book six in his \'On The Road Series\'. Once again he shows us he is the master of the short story.

pstrongCarriestrongppSo much for being a fake fianc . Now his entire family is coming to Barbados expecting a wedding. I should\'ve played it safe. I should\'ve stayed home. Little did I know that something sinister lurked the background. Fate has a habit of biting you in the ass.ppstrongJed strongppI never expected to be a groom, fake or otherwise. Heck, after frightening Carrie, I didn\'t even think

pJanet Siskind goes back to the beginnings of industrial capitalism in the United States to better understand the formation of the country\'s capitalist culture. She studies the papers and letters of three generations of the Watkinson family. The stories of their lives demonstrate how merchants amassed the capital to become industrial entrepreneurs, organized factories and private corporations, and

In this richly illustrated volume Rosa Giorgi argues that because much of Western art depicts key events, leaders, and practices in the history of the Christian Church, knowledge of that history is critical to an appreciation of many of our great masterpieces. BR Giorgi begins by analyzing artistic representations of liturgical objects, including altars, crosses, and censers, and follows with an examination

pThis timely and practical book is for any employee, manager or leader who wants to understand mental health at a deeper level, and learn how to talk about it really well in the workplace.ppTaking a realistic approach through research, stories of lived experience, and applied techniques that anyone can use, this approachable book covers a variety of crucial areas, including pppulliHow we bring our

pFor eighteen-year-old Shannon Lightley, life\'s been an endless parade across Europe, following either her actress mother or her renowned journalist father. Paris, Milan, London--Shannon has been everywhere, but somewhere along the way, she realizes she\'s really...nowhere.ppHaving graduated from high school and about to board yet another flight for yet another destination, Shannon is offered an alternative

pWinters keep getting worse in Evanston, IL, where salt truck drivers Peter and Basil battle the ice and snow and pass the time with jokes and stories. But what\'s with this creeping sense of dread Is it because their boss Maiworm has noble visions of new green technology that would make their jobs obsolete Or is there a more terrifying warning calling out from under these roads At least they have

Written for the busy classroom teacher, this book provides quick access to an abundance of Circle Time activities. p pp pBuilding on the success of the first edition, this new book retains the original edition8242s clarity and ease-of-access, whilst providing more than twice as much material. It has also been updated to take account of new legislation, including Every Child Matters and The National

bThe first book of its kind, this stunning atlas showcases America\'s spectacular park system from coast to coast, richly illustrated with an inspiring and informative collection of maps, graphics, and photographs.b pFrom the white sand beaches of Dry Tortugas to the snowy peaks of Denali, this captivating book combines authoritative park maps with hundreds of graphics and photographs to tell the stories

pemThe Art of Clothing A Pacific Experienceem is a collection of richly textured and tremendously engaging empirical studies of cloth and clothing in colonial and post-colonial Pacific contexts. By challenging readers to reconsider the very nature of the materiality of clothing, the editors productively situate this volume at the intersection of a number of ongoing interdisciplinary projects that are

Keep the Aspidistra Flying, first published in 1936, is a socially critical novel by George Orwell. It is set in 1930s London. The main theme is Gordon Comstock\'s romantic ambition to defy worship of the money-god and status, and the dismal life that results. He etches the ugly insanity of what Gordon calls the money-world in unflinching detail, but the satire has a second edge, too, and Gordon himself