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Introductions to History
by Kevin VerneyThis book is the authoritative introduction to the history of black civil rights in the USA. It provides a clear and useful guide to the political, social and cultural history of black Americans and their pursuit of equal rights and recognition from 1865 through to the present day. From the civil war of the 1860s to the race riots of the 1990s, Black Civil Rights details the history of the modern civil rights movement in American history. This a book no American history or cultural studies student will want to do without.nbsp;
The Color Purple
by Alice Walker'One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read...it is stunning - moving, exciting, and wonderful' Lenny Henry.nbsp; Set in the deep American south between the wars, this is the classic tale of Celie, a young poor black girl. Raped repeatedly by her father, she loses two children and then is married off to a man who treats her no better than a slave. She is separated from her sister Nettie and dreams of becoming like the glamorous Shug Avery, a singer and rebellious black woman who has taken charge of her own destiny. Gradually Celie discovers the support of women that enables her to leave the past behind and begin a new life.
The Color Purple (PDF)
by Alice Walker'One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read...it is stunning - moving, exciting, and wonderful' Lenny Henry.nbsp; Set in the deep American south between the wars, this is the classic tale of Celie, a young poor black girl. Raped repeatedly by her father, she loses two children and then is married off to a man who treats her no better than a slave. She is separated from her sister Nettie and dreams of becoming like the glamorous Shug Avery, a singer and rebellious black woman who has taken charge of her own destiny. Gradually Celie discovers the support of women that enables her to leave the past behind and begin a new life.
Access to History
by Vivienne SandersCivil Rights in the USA 1945-68 draws on respected and best-selling content from 'Race Relations in the USA 1860-1981' and adapts this content in order to cover the requirements of the shorter units. Tracing the development of African-American civil rights in the USA this title ranges from segregation in the 1950s to the growth of radicalism in the sixties.
Access to History: Civil Rights in the USA 1945-68 (PDF)
by Vivienne SandersCivil Rights in the USA 1945-68 draws on respected and best-selling content from 'Race Relations in the USA 1860-1981' and adapts this content in order to cover the requirements of the shorter units. Tracing the development of African-American civil rights in the USA this title ranges from segregation in the 1950s to the growth of radicalism in the sixties.
Access to History
by Vivienne SandersEnsure your students have access to the authoritative and in-depth content of this popular and trusted A Level History series. For over twenty years Access to History has been providing students with reliable, engaging and accessible content on a wide range of topics. Each title in the series provides comprehensive coverage of different history topics on current AS and A2 level history specifications, alongside exam-style practice questions and tips to help students achieve their best. This title gives a detailed account of the history of Black, Hispanic, Native and Asian Americans since the American Civil War onwards and illustrates the changing nature of the political, social and economic struggles throughout this period. Particular attention is paid to the role of individuals such as Booker T Washington, Harry Truman and Martin Luther King, as well as examining the roles of government and other organisations in influencing the changes, progress and regressions which characterise this history of race relations.
Martin Luther King Jr (PDF)
by John A. KirkCombining the latest insights from KIng biographies and movement histories, this book provides an up-to-date critical analysis of the relationship between King and the wider civil rights movement. Delivering a fresh perspective on the relationship between 'the man and the movement', Kirk argues that it is the interactionbetween national and local movement concerns that is essential to understanding King's leadership and black activism in the 1950s and 1960s. Kirk examines King's strengths and his limitations, and weighs the role that king played in then movement alongside the contributions of other civil rights organizations and leaders, and local civil rights activists. Suitable for undergraduate courses in 20th century US history.
Martin Luther King Jr
by John A. KirkCombining the latest insights from KIng biographies and movement histories, this book provides an up-to-date critical analysis of the relationship between King and the wider civil rights movement. Delivering a fresh perspective on the relationship between 'the man and the movement', Kirk argues that it is the interactionbetween national and local movement concerns that is essential to understanding King's leadership and black activism in the 1950s and 1960s. Kirk examines King's strengths and his limitations, and weighs the role that king played in then movement alongside the contributions of other civil rights organizations and leaders, and local civil rights activists. Suitable for undergraduate courses in 20th century US history.
Nelson Mandela (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Nelson Mandela (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Nelson Mandela (large print)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Martin Luther King (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Martin Luther King (large print)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Martin Luther King (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Grandpa Chatterji
by Jamila GavinGrandpa Chatterji is a loveable grandparent who invites his grandchildren back to Calcutta. The author draws the reader into the colour and magic of India while her funny and poignant stories and adventures cross every culture and boundary.
Grandpa Chatterji (PDF)
by Jamila GavinGrandpa Chatterji is a loveable grandparent who invites his grandchildren back to Calcutta. The author draws the reader into the colour and magic of India while her funny and poignant stories and adventures cross every culture and boundary.
Martin Luther King
by Verna WilkinsEach title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. Martin Luther King's life is vividly described through detailed text and illustrations, from his humble beginnings in America's Deep South to black Americans' civil rights campaigner in the 1960s. The story of his rise to fame is also the story of black emancipation, giving the young reader an insight into how races treated each other in the very recent past. His death also shows them how deep these divisions were, but Luther King's legacy helps them understand the changed that have come about because of people like him.
Martin Luther King (PDF)
by Verna WilkinsEach title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. Martin Luther King's life is vividly described through detailed text and illustrations, from his humble beginnings in America's Deep South to black Americans' civil rights campaigner in the 1960s. The story of his rise to fame is also the story of black emancipation, giving the young reader an insight into how races treated each other in the very recent past. His death also shows them how deep these divisions were, but Luther King's legacy helps them understand the changed that have come about because of people like him.
Amazing Grace
by Mary HoffmanGrace loves to act out stories. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is 'a cast of thousands.'When her school decides to perform Peter Pan , Grace is longing to play Peter, but her classmates say that Peter was a boy, and besides, he wasn't black...But Grace's Ma and Nana tell her she can be anything she wants if she puts her mind to it...
Amazing Grace (PDF)
by Mary HoffmanGrace loves to act out stories. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is 'a cast of thousands.'When her school decides to perform Peter Pan , Grace is longing to play Peter, but her classmates say that Peter was a boy, and besides, he wasn't black...But Grace's Ma and Nana tell her she can be anything she wants if she puts her mind to it...
Hodder History
by Douglas R. FeatonbyThe Black Peoples of America is an essential and unique Key Stage 3 resource for teaching and learning about the issues and events that characterise the history of Black peoples from Slavery up to the struggle for Civil Rights and life in modern America. It never lets go of the period's story, providing innovative and exciting opportunities to examine the Big Picture and Investigate particular topics. This foundation edition has been written for use with lower attainers and promotes literacy as well as knowledge and understanding. Discover how at least 12 million Black people were taken as slaves from Africa to America in the three hundred years after 1532 (and why at least two million died during the sea journey); how one slave hid in a box, 'posted' himself to freedom in the North and afterwards was know as Henry 'Box' Brown; and how Black people who volunteered to fight against slavery in 1861 were turned away because it was thought to be a 'White Man's War'!
Noughts and Crosses
by Malorie BlackmanCallum is a Nought--a second-class citizen in a world run by the ruling Crosses... Sephy is a Cross, daughter of one of the most powerful men in the country... In their world, Noughts and Crosses simply don't mix. And as hostility turns to violence, can Callum and Sephy possibly find a way to be together? They are determined to try. And then the bomb explodes...
Noughts and Crosses (Noughts and Crosses, Book 1) (PDF)
by Malorie BlackmanCallum is a Nought--a second-class citizen in a world run by the ruling Crosses... Sephy is a Cross, daughter of one of the most powerful men in the country... In their world, Noughts and Crosses simply don't mix. And as hostility turns to violence, can Callum and Sephy possibly find a way to be together? They are determined to try. And then the bomb explodes...
Anita and Me
by Meera SyalThe debut novel from the award-winning screenwriter of Bhaji on the Beach. The story of nine-year-old Meena, growing up in the only Punjabi family in the Black Country mining village of Tollington.
Anita and Me (PDF)
by Meera SyalThe debut novel from the award-winning screenwriter of Bhaji on the Beach. The story of nine-year-old Meena, growing up in the only Punjabi family in the Black Country mining village of Tollington.