Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books about Boys

Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books about Boys

Author: Black Books Galore!

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-03-14

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0471437182

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A Treasury of Hundreds of Books that Help Boys Grow and Flourish "Images-strong, proud and happy, brave, and now also humorous . . . what a joy it is to see black faces of all shades in our children's books."-Doug E. Doug, Actor, The Bill Cosby Show "As a child . . . I wish there had been more books that reflected my world and my interests."-Earl G. Graves, Chairman, Publisher, and CEO, Black Enterprise magazine How do you know which books are the best for boys at every age? Now, two of the mothers who founded the esteemed Black Books Galore!-the nation's leading organizer of African American children's book festivals-and the authors of the highly acclaimed Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books, share their expert advice. Let BBG! help you open the door to a wonderful world of reading for the boys in your life. Invaluable for parents, teachers, and librarians, this easy-to-use, delightfully illustrated reference guide features: * Quick, lively descriptions of over 350 books * Hundreds of young black heroes and positive role models * Reflections from kids, famous authors, illustrators, and public figures about their favorite childhood books * Easy-to-find listings organized by age level and indexed by title, topic, author, and illustrator * Recommended reading for parents of boys "This is a great resource that fills a tremendous need. It should be on parents' shelves at home as well as in every school."-Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical School, on Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books


Strategic Intelligence Management

Strategic Intelligence Management

Author: Babak Akhgar

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2013-01-17

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0124072194

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Strategic Intelligence Management introduces both academic researchers and law enforcement professionals to contemporary issues of national security and information management and analysis. This contributed volume draws on state-of-the-art expertise from academics and law enforcement practitioners across the globe. The chapter authors provide background, analysis, and insight on specific topics and case studies. Strategic Intelligent Management explores the technological and social aspects of managing information for contemporary national security imperatives. Academic researchers and graduate students in computer science, information studies, social science, law, terrorism studies, and politics, as well as professionals in the police, law enforcement, security agencies, and government policy organizations will welcome this authoritative and wide-ranging discussion of emerging threats. - Hot topics like cyber terrorism, Big Data, and Somali pirates, addressed in terms the layperson can understand, with solid research grounding - Fills a gap in existing literature on intelligence, technology, and national security


Simeon's Sandbox

Simeon's Sandbox

Author: Keith Suranna

Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780689813122

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Part of the 'Gullah Gullah Island Books' series, let 'Simeon's Sandbox' entertain your little one time and time again.


EXCEPT ME!

EXCEPT ME!

Author: Maryann Germain

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2023-08-13

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13:

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Hey You! You should respect each other’s differences You need to accept peoples skin colors You shouldn’t condone injustice You must appreciate cultural varieties Hey, you won’t ignore the aged You have to be less of a bigot You best not be religion prejudiced You shalt not scoff at people with disabilities You will help the homeless You will crusade for Human Rights for all. Hey, you must remember we are all brothers/sisters You can’t judge a person by their last name EXCEPT ME! I don’t have to because I am superior! I am better! I don’t like you! I don’t know you! I don’t care about you! I don’t respect you! But YOU have to.......


Disappearance

Disappearance

Author: Юрий Валентинович Трифонов

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 1442969075

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No More Heroes

No More Heroes

Author: Jordan Flaherty

Publisher: AK Press

Published: 2016-10-24

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1849352674

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Missionaries of the left, saviors are people of privilege who believe they have all the answers. They want to help, but don’t want to listen; they lead but never follow. From post-Katrina New Orleans, to anti-sex-traficking work, to do-gooder journalists, Flaherty’s book reveals saviors’ misdeeds but also shows how activists can build new, stronger movements.


By My Side: The Tikrit Diaries

By My Side: The Tikrit Diaries

Author: Robert B. Repenning

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2009-12-02

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 0557225701

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In 2005, Robert Repenning, a Catholic priest served as an Army Chaplain in Iraq. This is the printed version of his on line journal, which he kept during his deployment. "By My Side" provides a unique perspective of his ministry in Iraq blending Catholicism, politics, rock and roll, and personal reflection while also being a vehicle to keep in touch with his loved ones while he was away.


Thoughts On Granite

Thoughts On Granite

Author: Oluwole Komolafe

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2007-06-27

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 9780595872800

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With its unique, poetic style, these short works from Oluwole Komolafe provide the groundwork for free-spirited philosophical exploration and reflection on life from an African perspective. Thoughts on Granite is a compelling collection of encounters with wisdom and reflections on cryptic issues of this world and is based on Komolafe's experiences-imaginary, real, and surreal. He shares his words in prose form, etching them in the minds of those eager to learn his thoughts on: African proverbs, philosophy, and poetry Abstract thought Knowledge of body, mind, and soul Application of philosophy in village vernacular Objects in changeless time and space Komolafe's intensely personal insights provide a striking view into the mind of a man challenging destiny in his search for truth and wisdom in this earthly life. Thinkers and seekers of truth-particularly those that wish to learn about African wisdom-will appreciate how he uses the works of popular early philosophers to explain African wisdom and philosophy and provides answers to questions about man's existence in the universe.