1403 results for 'Sirk, Douglas'

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland in 1818. He became determined to gain his freedom and secretly learned to read and write, using knowledge as an advantage.After escaping to the...

Kirk Douglas, Hollywood royalty and bestselling author, shares the candid story behind the making of Spartacus, the blockbuster film that broke the blacklist. In this riveting drama, Douglas reveals...

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of one man's struggle for human freedom in a world that denied him both. Born into slavery, Douglass recounts his...

The Fall of the Black Douglases: A New Interpretation of Scotland's Greatest Noble Family This book offers a fresh perspective on the downfall of one of Scotland's most powerful noble families, the...

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of life in bondage. Born into slavery, Douglass recounts his journey from infancy to adulthood, tracing the cruel...

The Essential Douglass Selected Writings & Speeches brings together a thoughtful selection of essays, speeches, and autobiographical writings by Frederick Douglass. This comprehensive anthology...

A powerful and poignant account of one man's struggle for freedom. Published in 1845, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a deeply personal and thought-provoking autobiography that...

A powerful and harrowing account of one man's fight for freedom. Born into slavery in 1818, Frederick Douglass recounts his life as a slave with unflinching honesty, detailing the cruelty he suffered...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American SlaveA powerful and personal account of life as a slave in 19th-century America, written by one of its most iconic figures.First published in...

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in the South, but he taught himself to read and grew up to become an icon. He became a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed...

The Powers of Dignity: A Black Political Philosophy by Frederick Douglass, as unpacked by Nick Bromell, offers a compelling exploration of the foundations of democracy. In 1867, Douglass claimed to...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of one man's struggle for freedom and self-discovery. Written in a poetic and...

Frederick Douglass: Voice for Justice, Voice for FreedomThis biography reader tells the story of Frederick Douglass, a key figure in the fight against slavery and a powerful voice for equality. Born...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself is a powerful memoir of orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The text recounts his journey from enslaved...

A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass tells the incredible story of an escaped slave turned famous abolitionist and orator. Born into slavery, he went on to have a remarkable way with words,...

The Douglass Lighthouse Engineers: How Did They Build Them? This book tells the story of the remarkable lighthouses built over two centuries, with a focus on the work of three generations of...

Frederick Douglass was a remarkable figure in American history, whose life had a profound impact on the nation. Born into slavery, he later escaped and became a prominent abolitionist, author, and...

The Douglass Lighthouse Engineers: How Did They Build Them? This book tells the story of the remarkable lighthouses built along Britain's treacherous coastline, from the 1699 Eddystone Rocks to...

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom. Born into bondage in the early nineteenth century, Douglass recounts his...

The Failed Promise Reconstruction and the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson by Robert S. Levine offers a gripping account of the tumultuous period in American history following Abraham Lincoln's...

The Philosophy of Hope Beatitude in Spinoza by Alexander Douglas This book explores the idea that philosophy can be a source of hope. Drawing on the work of Spinoza, Douglas argues that his theory of...

This volume showcases the impact of Douglass C. North's work, a Nobel Prize-winning contribution to economics that has shaped our understanding of property rights and economic growth.Leading scholars...

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was an American escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author, and public speaker. His life's work had a profound impact on the fight against slavery and for...

A masterful narrative history that brings two iconic figures to life and sheds new light on the central issues of slavery, race, and equality in Civil War America. This book tells the story of...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful memoir that recounts the author's life as a slave and his struggle for freedom. Written in factual detail, this influential text describes...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a harrowing first-hand account of the brutal indignities of slavery in 19th-century America. Written by one of its most infamous victims, this book...

Frederick Douglass and his wife Anna lived in Rochester, New York from 1848 until their deaths. During this time, they raised five children and built a life together despite the challenges of slavery...

Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass's life story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. In this powerful narrative, Douglass recounts his...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of one man's fight for freedom.Written by Frederick Douglass, this autobiography recounts his experiences as a slave in...

A Political Companion to Frederick Douglass offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of America's most influential thinkers. Edited by Neil Roberts and featuring contributions from...

A powerful and thought-provoking autobiography that has become an international best seller. First published in 1845, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a shocking first-hand account of...

This autobiography shares the story of Frederick Douglass' life, lived multiple times in different ways: as a slave, a fugitive, one of comparative freedom, and a champion of social justice. Born...

African Americans in U.S. Foreign Policy From the Era of Frederick Douglass to the Age of Obama by Linda Heywood, Allison Blakely, Charles Stith and Joshua C. Yesnowitz explores the complex...

Beautifully crafted and affordably priced, this hardcover edition from the Dover Bookshelf is a testament to Frederick Douglass's profound impact on history. The stunning design elements within its...

Carl Jung, Hauntings, and Paranormal Coincidences by Doug Dillon This book presents a collection of true life events that demonstrate our potential to connect with unseen worlds. The stories, drawn...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of one man's struggle for freedom and equality in the face of slavery. Written by Frederick Douglass, a former slave who...

The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slave's Journey from Bondage to FreedomThis graphic novel biography brings to life the remarkable story of Frederick Douglass, one of...

Cairn Terrier Training Book for Cairn Terrier Dogs & Puppies by Bone Up Dog Training. Learn to Train Your Cairn Terrier with Easy, Fast Results.This comprehensive training guide begins from the...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An American Slave, Written by Himself is a powerful and poignant account of one man's struggle for freedom and equality. First published in 1845, this...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave is a powerful account of life in 19th-century Maryland plantation culture. Written by Frederick Douglass himself, this autobiography was...

Forensics For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to the science behind crime scene investigation. Written by a doctor and former Law & Order consultant, this book delves into the world of forensic...

Get started with easy and fast results in dog training with the Staffy Training Book. This comprehensive guide begins from the car ride home, so you can benefit right away and achieve positive dog...

The Pit Bull Garden: Evolution of the Pit Bull Terrier & Other Game DogsThis book explores the history and development of game dogs, including the British Pit Bull Terrier, English Bull Terrier, and...

The Every Moment Holy Prayer Journal is a companion for developing your own personal rhythms of practicing the presence of God. With 52 topical entries, scripture, and reflection prompts, this...

Statistical Quality Control is a comprehensive guide to modern statistical methods for quality control and improvement. The book covers statistical process control, Six Sigma DMAIC, and SQC...

This comprehensive reference text explores the philosophical orientation of Major Clifford Hugh Douglas, providing a detailed reconstruction of his key contributions to social philosophy. By...

The Cambridge Companion to Frederick Douglass provides an in-depth exploration of the life and work of one of America's most influential abolitionists. This collection of essays from prominent...

Get started with your new Jack Russell Terrier today with this comprehensive training guide. From the moment you bring your puppy home, you can begin communicating with your dog using the BoneUp dog...

A collection of liturgies to help you find sacred purpose in everyday moments. This book brings together a community of believers who are reminded that our lives are infused with eternal hopes and...

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a heartwarming story about a young girl who brings joy and chaos to the lives of her two aunts. When the aunts agree to take in their poor relation, they soon discover...

Regent Academy has a long and storied history in Winslow, Vermont, as does the forest that surrounds it. For seventeen-year-old Douglas Jones, the school's reputation for molding teens into leaders...

Electricity Comes to Cocoa Bottom is a poignant collection of poems by Marcia Douglas. Born in England and raised in Jamaica, Douglas draws on her experiences to explore themes of identity, culture,...

Kirk Douglas reflects on his life, love and learning in this poignant memoir. As he approaches his 90th birthday, Douglas looks back at his storied career in Hollywood and shares stories from his...

Somersgate House is a gothic Victorian mansion with a dark and troubled past. Its owner, Douglas Ashton, is determined to keep it that way.When tragedy strikes, Douglas is forced to live with his...

The Romans is a comprehensive commentary on the New Testament book of Romans, providing a thorough understanding of its original meaning, cultural context, and contemporary significance. The...

Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom, Or, the Escape of William and Ellen Craft from Slavery is a true story of determination and courage. In 1841, two enslaved individuals embarked on an...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave & Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of two seminal slave narratives. First published...

Douglas Ashburner's life is turned upside down when he begins an affair with Nina, a demanding and unpredictable artist. As their relationship becomes increasingly complicated, Douglas finds himself...

Other & Different brings together thirteen new stories from a diverse range of writers, each exploring what it means to be different. From prehistory to the not-too-distant future, these tales span...

Jesus as the Female Divine: A Scandalous Revelation Sally Douglas explores how early Christian texts reimagined Jesus as the female divine, challenging our modern understanding of his divinity. In...

Obsession by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker is a thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of human nature. With his expertise in predatory crimes, Douglas delves into the minds of...

The Woman in the Mirror: Analytical Psychology and the Feminine by Claire Douglas explores the history and literature of Jungian psychology, with a particular focus on women's psychology. Dr. Douglas...

David Nicholls's Us is a moving exploration of marriage, parenthood, and the complexities of human relationships. When Connie tells her husband Douglas she wants a divorce, he sets out on a journey...

After You, Prime Minister by James Douglas-Hamilton is a thought-provoking memoir that offers a unique insight into the life of a British politician. With a career spanning over 23 years as an MP at...

This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and a new introduction. So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish is the fourth installment in Douglas...

Inside the Minds of Psychopaths and Predators Legendary FBI criminal profiler John Douglas delves deep into the lives and crimes of four complex predatory killers, offering never-before-revealed...

Robert Douglas's memoir takes readers on a journey from his early days as a young recruit in the RAF to his later life down the pit in Glasgow. With his remarkable memory and ability to evoke vivid...

The Hidden Gospel Decoding the Spiritual Message of the Aramaic Jesus By Neil Douglas-Klotz Quest Books, 2001 In this thought-provoking exploration, Neil Douglas-Klotz reveals the spiritual and...

The Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI's Original Mindhunter In this gripping true crime work, John E. Douglas delves deep into the lives and...

David Nicholls brings wit and intelligence to a new novel about what holds marriages and families together, and what happens when everything threatens to fall apart. Douglas Petersen's life is...

Social Credit Economics by M Oliver Heydorn Ph D;M. Oliver Heydorn is an academic standard reference for those seeking to understand Social Credit economics in depth. This comprehensive work presents...

Kelly Brown Douglas explores the intersection of social justice and faith in her thought-provoking book, Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God. In response to high-profile cases such...

Cameron Douglas's memoir is a gripping account of his descent into addiction and self-destruction, and his journey towards redemption. Born into a life of privilege, he struggled to find his place in...

When Kitty Vandervane needs someone to keep an eye on her husband Sir Roy, she turns to Douglas Yandell, a young music critic. Roy is embarking on another affair and wants Douglas as an alibi for his...

Douglas Petty's life was one of indulgence and excess, but when he inherited his father's estate and dog sanctuary, it brought him a sense of quiet. His marriage to Amy had also brought some...

Mary Douglas' groundbreaking theory of institutions explores how our thoughts and emotions are shaped by the social structures we inhabit. By examining the work of sociologists Emile Durkheim and...

The Makars: Poems by Henryson, Dunbar and Douglas This anthology presents the complete poems of Robert Henryson, William Dunbar and Gavin Douglas, three major figures in Scottish poetry from the 15th...

When a Killer Calls: A Haunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town By John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker In 1985, two young women were abducted from their homes in South...

Douglas Model's memoir is a vivid account of growing up in London during World War 2. The author recounts his peaceful childhood before the war, contrasted with the terror of bombs falling closer and...

Zachry K. Douglas's poetry collection, To Hold The Light, is a deeply personal and introspective work that reflects his experiences with heartache, love, and self-discovery. Written over the course...

Three brothers, once a mismatched gang of street urchins, learn that love flourishes in unexpected places. Now collected together for the first time, their stories follow Travis, Douglas and Adam as...

Purity and Danger: An Analysis of the Concept of Pollution and Taboo by Mary DouglasThis influential book explores the universal theme of purity and its impact on society, values, and knowledge...

This collection of Sufi stories offers entertaining and practical tales that explore the human experience. Drawing from classical texts by authors such as Rumi, Attar, and S'adi, Neil Douglas-Klotz...

Unicorns, almost is Owen Sheers' one-man play based on the life and poetry of Keith Douglas, a poet who served in World War II. Developed with Old Vic New Voices, this work explores themes of...

A gripping medieval romance unfolds in this tale of passion and true love. Douglas de Lohr, the fifth son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, sets out to carve his own path in life, one that will...

Leviticus as Literature by Mary Douglas presents a fresh perspective on this biblical work. Seen through an anthropological lens, Leviticus reveals a mystical structure that plots the book into three...

At Her Majesty's Pleasure is Robert Douglas' personal memoir, covering his experiences as a prison officer and later as an electricity chargehand in the Yorkshire Dales. His stories are filled with...

Douglas Tallentire has finally achieved what his family fought for. He must now come to terms with pain and private uncertainty. As he navigates the complexities of power and legacy, Douglas is...

The Court v. The Voters: A Powerful Examination of Voting Rights and Democracy Joshua Douglas's new book sheds light on the significant Supreme Court decisions that have shaped our electoral system,...

Rekindle your connection and explore new depths in your relationships with the help of sex and relationship therapist Charlene Douglas. This book provides a safe space to reflect on past experiences,...

The Right Wrong Man: John Demjanjuk and the Last Great Nazi War Crimes Trial by Lawrence Douglas. In 2009, a dramatic trial brought to a close one of the most complex cases in Holocaust history...

Birmingham: the Fifties Revisited by Alton Douglas and Jo Douglas is a nostalgic look at the city's recovery from the war years. The authors have focused on the later years to showcase Birmingham's...

Inside the Fire: My Strange Days with the Doors by B. Douglas Cameron and David R. Greenland. In 1969, rock musician and huge Doors fan B. Douglas Cameron spent three weeks as a roadie for the band...

The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: A Dark Conspiracy The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was a pivotal moment in American history, and James W. Douglas sheds new light on the...

The Anatomy of Motive: A Deep explores the Minds of Violent Criminals Every crime is a complex puzzle with a hidden motive at its core. Understanding this motive can be the key to solving the mystery...

Cultural Strategy Using Innovative Ideologies to Build Breakthrough Brands by Douglas Holt and Douglas CameronThis book challenges conventional models of strategy and innovation, proposing a new...

A television producer reunites Vic Parks with Douglas Beechey, 17 years after a bank robbery that left a teller maimed. Jill Rillington hopes for a fiery confrontation, but Douglas shows no envy or...

The Caribbean and the Second World War explores the complex relationships between the Caribbean region and the global conflict of 1939-1945. Colin Douglas examines the ways in which the war impacted...

Douglas Oliver is a master of his craft. As a respected member of Argent, the foremost Guild in Meridien, he thrives on competition and the pursuit of success. But when an unknown agent challenges...

The Help-Yourself City: Exploring DIY Urban Design and its Social Implications. In cities facing financial constraints and prioritizing economic development over community needs, concerned citizens...