Shares the heroic history of notable African Americans who have made names for themselves in the field of aviation, from the first days of flight to the space program, and describes their struggles with racism
The spirited account of eight boys of the Black Eagle Patrol and a ninth "outside" boy, together with a girl, the scout master, a burglar, and several interesting grown-ups.
This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues. Eagle ecologies and conservation are currently seriously impacted by human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, pollution, deforestation and hunting. Some eagle species have consequently experienced extreme population changes. There are, however, some positive developments. Eagles have a strong, historic bond with human civilization, due to their status as the world’s most charismatic birds. Conservation policies have also been successful in repopulating some ecosystems with breeding eagles. Therefore, despite the complexity of this relationship, there may yet be hope for this unique species group, frequently rated as the kings of birds, and symbolic of human power, ambition, royalty, nationality, and even concepts of God. It is hoped that this book will contribute to the further understanding of these unique and fantastic birds.
Black Eagle, joins Conquering Bear and his wife, Running Water, a blind white woman, leaving the reservation behind, in search of the old way of life before the white man controlled the land.In the Black Hill lands of the Sioux they search for an old woman, who they are told might have the power to restore Running Water's sight.Many adventures follow often with tragic results as Black Eagle moves across the land, finally joining a circus where he finds a kind of peace. A moving sequel to 'Shadow of the Eagle', a story telling the life of the Native American, which I hope will absorb the reader.
In Flight of the Eagle, Conrad Black provides a perspective on American history that is unprecedented. Through his analysis of the strategic development of the United States, from 1754-1992, Black describes the nine "phases" of the strategic rise of the nation, in which it progressed through grave challenges, civil and foreign wars, and secured a place for itself under the title of "Superpower." He addresses the present times and America's future in the hopes that it will return to the dynamism of great leadership and preeminence in the world, which it richly earned and still shows signs of today.