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1001 Things Everyone Should Know about African American History by Jeffrey C. Stewart, ISBN 038548576X : Where can one go to get a comprehensive and entertaining account of the most significant events, individuals and social processes of African-American history? Fear not, because "1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African-American History is history at your fingertips-in a concise, accessible, easily-read format. Jeffrey C. Stewart, Associate Professor of History at George Mason University, takes the reader on an all-encompassing journey through the entirety of African-American history that is pithy, provocative, and encyclopedic in scope. Here are all the people, terms, ideas, events, and social processes that make African-American history such a fascinating and inspiring subject. "1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African-American History covers all the significant information in six broad sections: Great Migrations; Civil Rights and Politics; Science, Inventions and Medicine; Sports; Military; Culture and Religion. It will entertain as well as instruct, and it can be read from beginning to end as well as opened at random and read at any length without confusion. A necessary ...

The Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor M. Dostoevsky, ISBN 0679601813 : The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoevsky's crowning achievement, is a tale of patricide and family rivalry that embodies the moral and spiritual dissolution of an entire society (Russia in the 1870s). It created a national furor comparable only to the excitement stirred by the publication, in 1866, of Crime and Punishment. To Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov captured the quintessence of Russian character in all its exaltation, compassion, and profligacy. Significantly, the book was on Tolstoy's bedside table when he died. Readers in every language have since accepted Dostoevsky's own evaluation of this work and have gone further by proclaiming it one of the few great novels of all ages and countries. "The Brothers Karamazov stands as the culmination of Dostoevsky's art--his last, longest, richest, and most capacious book," said The Washington Post Book World. "Nothing is outside Dostoevsky's province," observed Virginia Woolf. "Out of Shakespeare there is no more exciting reading." The Modern Library has played a significant role in American cultural life for the better part of a century. T...

The Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin, ISBN 0679726136 : Famous as a scientist, statesman, philosopher, businessman, and civic leader, Benjamin Franklin was also one of the most powerful and controversial American writers of his time, and has been a subject of intense debate ever since: to Matthew Arnold, he exemplified "victorious good sense"; to D.H. Lawrence, he was "the first dummy American." Franklin's classic Autobiography is his last word on his greatest literary creation -- his own invented persona, the original incarnation of the American success story. For the first time, the authoritative editions of works by major American novelists, poets, scholars, and essayists collected in the hardcover volumes of The Library of America are being published singly in a series of handsome and durable paperback books. A distinguished author has contributed an introduction for each volume, which also includes a detailed chronology of the author's life and career, an essay on the choice of the text, and notes.

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Inventors by Martin W. Sandler, ISBN 0064467465 : The Library of Congress, located in Washington, DC, is often called "the storehouse of our national memory," and is home to the largest collection of knowledge on earth. Illustrated with over 100 vintage photographs, posters, and paintings from its archives, the Library of Congress Books offer readers a fascinating look at some of the most important events in our country's history. Americans have been characterized by their inventive spirit since the days of Benjamin Franklin, but the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries proved especially fruitful in groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized life as we know it. This richly illustrated book presents the evolution of these inventions as it has never been seen before--and celebrates the spirit of the great American inventors who let loose their imaginations and changed the world forever.

The New Diabetic Cookbook: More Than 200 Delicious Recipes for a Low-Fat, Low-Sugar, Low Cholesterol, Low Salt, High-Fiber Diet by Mabel Cavaiani, ISBN 0071391355 : "A welcome addition to the kitchen library of anyone interested in healthy eating."--"Journal of the American Dietetic Association More than 250,000 copies sold and better than ever! Having diabetes doesn't mean having to say good-bye to tasty meals and hello to a lifetime of eating bland food. "The New Diabetic Cookbook is full of delicious recipes that are tailored to your special nutritional needs. These time-tested recipes are full of fiber and low in cholesterol, salt, sugar, and saturated fat, yet not short on taste. This fifth edition has been updated with the most recent food exchange lists from the American Diabetes Association, greatly expanded nutrition tables, and concise information on saturated fat, fiber, and cholesterol. "The New Diabetic Cookbook also provides tips on meal planning, canning, and freezing. Bestselling author Mabel Cavaiani has added a new chapter explaining how you can prepare your own mixes for a quick, healthy batch of cupcakes, cookies, cakes, or bread, all safe for a diabetic diet. With all of its tasty recipes and invaluable information, "The New Diabeti...

Ronald Reagan: An American President - The Official Reagon Library Tribute (Full Frame) : "As the fortieth President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan renewed" America's confidence and made the world a better place. Known as the "Great Communicator," his unwavering vision of democracy and consummate leadership skills are credited with bringing the Cold War to an end - and guiding the U.S. to new heights of national pride, technological achievement and economic prosperity. The official Reagan library release, "Ronald Reagan: The People's President" is a fitting tribute to the life and legacy of an American icon, including unprecedented coverage and exclusive footage "of Reagan's history-making memorial and funeral services.".

Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy, ISBN 0679641041 : "The fulfilled renown of Moby-Dick and of As I Lay Dying is augmented by Blood Meridian, since Cormac McCarthy is the worthy disciple both of Melville and Faulkner," writes esteemed literary scholar Harold Bloom in his Introduction to the Modern Library edition. "I venture that no other living American novelist, not even Pynchon, has given us a book as strong and memorable." Cormac McCarthy's masterwork, Blood Meridian, chronicles the brutal world of the Texas-Mexico borderlands in the mid-nineteenth century. Its wounded hero, the teenage Kid, must confront the extraordinary violence of the Glanton gang, a murderous cadre on an official mission to scalp Indians and sell those scalps. Loosely based on fact, the novel represents a genius vision of the historical West, one so fiercely realized that since its initial publication in 1985 the canon of American literature has welcomed Blood Meridian to its shelf. "A classic American novel of regeneration through violence," declares Michael Herr. "McCarthy can only be compared to our greatest writers.

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Sony Reader Touch Edition, PRS-600 Red : E Ink Vizplex screen technology provides a paper-like display that's more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight Choose from five adjustable font sizes to improve readability Quick page turns and high contrast ratio so you can read at a natural pace, even in direct sunlight A virtual keyboard is available for entering quick notes or searching your eBooks You can export your notes to your computer using the eBook Library software Built-in Oxford American English Dictionary with search function Access books at ebookstore.sony.com, check out books from public libraries, and access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge Supports Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, BBeB Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions Play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files (headphones required and sold separately) 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of you...

Whalen Furniture Mission 72'' H Bookcase with Doors : GOL1181: Ships Via White Glove Gold Marked by sharp right angles and the tight grain beauty of rift-sawn North American Red Oak veneers, Mission is a classic blend of Craftsman and Spanish designs. This dramatic yet straightforward architecture inspired the arts and crafts and art nouveau domestic styles, characterized by simplicity and function. Golden Oak s line mixes understated accents and rustic burnishings on gently finished solid North American hardwoods and veneers using a slow, deliberate, 11-step process. The authenticity of a classic and vibrant age is preserved, and will stand proudly in your home or office for years to come. Features: Red oak burnished finish North American hardwood solids and veneers Adjustable shelves are faced to provide a thick profile Additional storage cabinet Raised panel doors Adjustable European hinges Bookcases fit together seamlessly to create your own library Some assembly required Overall Dimensions: 72'' H x 32.5'' W x 13.

Clint Eastwood: American Icon Collection - Play Misty For Me / The Eiger Sanction / Coogan's Bluff / The Beguiled (Widescreen) : With over 50 years in show business, Clint Eastwood has established himself as a film legend by creating memorable characters and directing enduring movies. Now, four of his most unforgettable films are available together in the "Clint Eastwood: American Icon Collection". Featuring some of his most diverse roles, this set brings you the thrills and excitement of "Play Misty For Me" and "The Eiger Sanction" (both also directed by Eastwood), as well as the riveting intrigue and passion of "Coogan's Bluff" and "The Beguiled". Showcasing the career of a true Hollywood star, the "Clint Eastwood: American Icon Collection" is a must-own addition to any film library. "Play Misty For Me": Clint Eastwood made his directorial debut with this contemporary thriller about psychotic obsession. Eastwood also takes the lead in the starring role as Dave Garver, a popular radio disc jockey who repeatedly receives on-air phone requests from a sexy female fan to "play 'Misty' for me". When the woman, Evelyn Draper (Jessica Walter), orchestrates a rendezvous with Dave at his favorite nightspot, the two begin a to...

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The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales by Virginia Hamilton, ISBN 0679843361 : "The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up."--(starred) "School Library Journal.

The Awakening and Other Stories by Kate Chopin, ISBN 0679783334 : The Awakening shocked turn-of-the-century readers with its forthright treatment of sex and suicide. Departing from literary convention, Kate Chopin failed to condemn her heroine's desire for an affair with the son of a Louisiana resort owner, whom she meets on vacation. The power of sensuality, the delusion of ecstatic love, and the solitude that accompanies the trappings of middle- and upper-class life are the themes of this now-classic novel. As Kaye Gibbons points out in her Introduction, Chopin "was writing American realism before most Americans could bear to hear that they were living it." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition includes selected stories from Chopin's Bayou Folk and A Night in Acadie.

A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, ISBN 0679601724 : "Never before, the entire history of the American theater, has so much of the truth of black people's lives been seen on the stage," observed James Baldwin shortly before "A Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway in 1959. Indeed Lorraine Hansberry's award-winning drama about the hopes and aspirations of a struggling, working-class family living on the South Side of Chicago connected profoundly with the psyche of black America--and changed American theater forever. The play's title comes from a line in Langston Hughes's poem "Harlem," which warns that a dream deferred might "dry up/like a raisin in the sun." "The events of every passing year add resonance to "A Raisin in the Sun," said "The New York Times. "It is as if history is conspiring to make the play a classic." This Modern Library edition presents the fully restored, uncut version of Hansberry's landmark work with an introduction by Robert Nemiroff.