5094 results for 'Davis, Jim'

A Farewell to Justice: A Re-examination of Jim Garrison's Investigation into JFK's Assassination. In 1969, New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison became the only public official to have indicted...

The Blue Moment: Miles Davis's Kind of Blue and the Remaking of Modern Music Miles Davis's Kind of Blue is a sound that has become synonymous with melancholy coolness. Recorded in 1959, this album...

Creating a new love story in your life is possible when you stay true to your spiritual journey. This book, drawing from various spiritual traditions, offers practical wisdom on using the path to...

The Blazing Drummer: Jim Gordon's Turbulent Story Jim Gordon was widely regarded as the greatest rock drummer of all time. His exceptional playing, extraordinary training and technique, and...

Twelve new contemporary stories from the winners of the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition explore the complexities of human experience. From encounters with the unknown to explorations of...

Jim Thompson, a former American society dilettante, became a legendary spy and silk magnate in Thailand at the end of World War II. As the Cold War reached Thailand, America had a choice: should it...

Ruha Benjamin's "Race After Technology" cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can reinforce White supremacy and deepen social inequity. Automation is not just a...

The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths is the second volume of a trilogy of graphic novels that explore the origins of The Dark Crystal. The story follows a team of emissaries as they bear witness to a...

Dean Andrews, Clay Shaw, David Ferrie, Lee Oswald and others - their lives intertwined in a complex web of events that led to one of America's most infamous assassinations. In "Pipe the Bimbo in...

Texas Tragedy: The Story of Priscilla Davis is a true story of murder, survival and the complexities of wealth. On August 2, 1976, a notorious crime unfolded at the Cullen Davis mansion in Fort...

Explore the early American West and discover the life and legacy of one of its most famous figures: Jim Bridger.Bridger's story is one of survival and exploration, set against the backdrop of a vast...

Between 1910 and the mid-1920s, more than sixty black students from the South travelled to Ferris Institute in Michigan to pursue college programs and escape the daily indignities of Jim Crow. They...

Study Skills for International Postgraduates by Martin Davies provides essential guidance for students starting postgraduate study at a western university. This comprehensive resource helps you...

Ruha Benjamin's "Race After Technology" cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can reinforce White supremacy and deepen social inequity. She argues that automation is...

Looking at the Stars: Black Celebrity Journalism in Jim Crow America by Carrie Teresa explores how black journalists framed celebrities as collective representations of the race to promote cultural...

Lydia Davis's innovative short stories and translations challenge traditional genre boundaries. This study explores how translation and reframing are central to her work, revealing their...

Stony the Road presents a powerful exploration of the struggle for equality by African-Americans after the Civil War and the violent counter-revolution that resubjugated them. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,...

Jim Henson's Beneath the Dark Crystal Vol. 1 explores the complexities of heroism and responsibility in a world where power comes with great burden. After the Skeksis are banished, Kensho and Thurma...

Hurricane Jim Crow: How the Great Sea Island Storm of 1893 Shaped the Lowcountry South by Caroline Grego. On an August night in 1893, one of the deadliest hurricanes in South Carolina history struck...

Jim Crow's Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher LeadershipThe landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision ended segregation in US schools, but it also had a devastating...

The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun is a humorous mystery novel that follows reporter Jim Qwilleran as he inherits unexpected millions and samples the life-styles of the rich and...

The remarkable life story of Lord Garfield Davies is one of determination and perseverance. From humble beginnings in South Wales to his rise as a prominent figure in trade unionism, this...

The Power of the Dark Crystal Vol. 1 is an official sequel to Jim Henson's beloved fantasy film. Years have passed since the Dark Crystal was healed and peace was restored, but a new threat looms in...

Behind the scenes of one of jazz's most iconic albums lies a fascinating story of creativity and innovation. Ashley Kahn takes us on a journey through the making of Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue", from...

Discover the fascinating world of aircraft salvage around Davis-Monthan AFB in the 1980s. This unique collection of photographs and stories explores the lesser-known businesses that thrived on the...

The Prosecution of Professor Chandler: A Cautionary Tale of Academic Freedom in McCarthy's America. In 1950s America, academic freedom was under siege. Steve Batterson tells the true story of...

Jim Henson's Creation Myths is a complete, premium hardcover edition of an official prequel to the beloved fantasy film The Dark Crystal.This epic story spans thousands of years and reveals the...

Salvation and Suicide: An Interpretation of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and Jonestown by David Chidester is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most infamous cults in American history...

The Meinir Davies Casebook: Cases Solved in the Shadows of Mr Sherlock Holmes and Others. In Victorian London, Mrs Meinir Davies uses her unique skills to track down missing mothers, uncover stolen...

A true story of heroism and heartbreak in Afghanistan, American Spartan is a dramatic account of one man's vision to transform the Afghan people into a reliable ally against the Taliban. Major Jim...

The car bomb: a weapon that has craters cities from Bombay to Oklahoma City. In 1920, an Italian anarchist named Mario Buda detonated a horse-drawn wagon filled with dynamite and iron scrap near New...

Disturbing Development in the Jim Crow South documents the ways in which Black employees of the USDA cooperative extension service challenged the racist systems that dominated the southern United...

Race, Representation & Photography in 19th-Century Memphis: from Slavery to Jim Crow presents a rich interpretation of African American visual culture. Using Victorian era photographs, engravings,...

A comprehensive study guide to Joseph Conrad's works, including Lord Jim, offers in-depth explanation and analysis. This guide explores the context and history of Conrad's novels, helping students to...

Ghost Sex: The Violation by G L Davies is a chilling account of a family's terrifying experience with a paranormal presence. A series of interviews with three generations of the family reveals a...

Discover the art of capturing stunning macro floral images with Photographing Flowers. This comprehensive guide by acclaimed photographer Harold Davis covers the basics of macro equipment, shooting...

Bette Davis's final years were marked by a remarkable career renaissance, and Kathryn Sermak was privileged to witness it firsthand. For ten years, Kathryn worked closely with Bette, learning the ins...

Paul Lopes explores the intersection of creative freedom and social identity in the lives of two visionary artists, Miles Davis and Martin Scorsese. This compelling book delves into the rebellious...

Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder tells the powerful story of Dr. Jim O'Connell, a gifted doctor who dedicated his life to helping Boston's homeless community.After graduating from Harvard Medical...

In "No Mercy Here", Sarah Haley sheds light on the brutal treatment of black women in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through a detailed examination of archival materials, she...

The Supreme Court's rulings on race have shaped American history. In "From Jim Crow to Civil Rights: The Supreme Court and the Struggle for Racial Equality", Michael Klarman examines the court's...

An Analysis of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Ryan MooreThis book provides an unflinching examination of the racial biases built into the...

A lifetime of letters from John Lennon has been collected and published for the first time. This unique collection reveals the intimate side of a private genius, offering a glimpse into the thoughts,...

Thirty years before the events of the Netflix series, the Arathim Wars rage on. In the village of Stonewood, a young warrior named Ordon is sent to the Tomb of Relics to retrieve a mythical weapon...

Station Jim is a heartwarming tale about a very special dog. In this beautifully illustrated Christmas story, a railway guard's life is forever changed when he finds an abandoned puppy on his train...

This compact novel, completed in 1900, is a story about a young man's journey into the sailor's life. His dreams take him beyond his small town and onto the open sea, where he discovers the human...

Benching Jim Crow: The Rise and Fall of the Color Line in Southern College Sports, 1890-1980This book explores how segregation in American college athletics evolved over time, with southern colleges...

Feliks makes a life-changing decision at 61, setting in motion a chain of events that will change his life forever. He is reunited with a brother he hasn't seen in fifty years and learns the truth...

The Tom Davies Trio Motoring in Mid Air: A Story of Vaudeville and Motorcycle Performance. This book tells the story of the Tom Davies Trio's remarkable career, which spanned over thirty years and...

John James Audubon was a boy who loved the outdoors more than the indoors. He believed in studying birds in nature, not just from books. In the fall of 1804, he was determined to learn if the small...

New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison's investigation into President John F. Kennedy's murder is revisited in this detailed account by Joan Mellen. Working with thousands of previously...

New Orleans in the 1920s and 1930s was a city plagued by violence. Between 1925 and 1940, over two thousand homicides were recorded, with a homicide rate six times that of New York City and twelve...

Jim Shore's Angel Coloring Book offers a serene and inspiring collection of folk art style angels. Each of the over 50 illustrations is a work-of-art, inviting you to bring them to life with your...

Jeffrey Zvengrowski's study of Confederate ideology and politics offers a fresh perspective on the nature of the Confederacy. He argues that the Confederate president and his supporters saw...

Davy Jones and the Heart of Darkness Includes an Appendix. 2 Essays from the Cave of Cinema Dave by Dave Montalbano is a novella that weaves together adventure, romance, philosophy, and humor to tell...

Civil War Wives: The Lives & Times of Angelina Grimké Weld, Varina Howell Davis & Julia Dent GrantCarol Berkin's moving stories bring to life the experiences of three remarkable women whose lives...

Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis's manhunt are two pivotal events in American history that have been shrouded in mystery. This book brings to life the suspenseful story of these...

This collection of 45 poems explores the lives and experiences of people from diverse backgrounds. Written over several years, these beautifully crafted verses capture the essence of individuals from...

Living Space: John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Free Jazz, from Analog to Digital fuses biography and style history to illuminate the music of two jazz icons. This book draws on discourses of...

Ritual and Violence: New Perspectives on Religion and Conflict in Early Modern France This collection of essays explores the complex relationship between religion and violence in early modern France,...

In 1931, a brutal attack shook the city of Birmingham, Alabama. Three young women were brutally attacked and murdered, with one survivor identifying a black man as her attacker. This event sparked a...

Arthur Charles Fox-Davies' Heraldic Badges is a comprehensive guide to heraldic badges, first published in 1907. Written by a renowned British expert on heraldry, this book provides detailed...

Nira Yuval-Davis' "Gender & Nation" offers a thought-provoking analysis of the interconnectedness of gender and nation. This 2018 seminar paper explores the complex relationships between these two...

High on a misty mountainside, two red panda cubs, Popo and Ketu, live happily with their mama. As they grow, they make a promise to stay close to home. But while Popo is content to spend her days in...

Practice jazz with Miles Davis' Play-Along Real Book Multi-Tracks Volume 2. This collection features 10 songs for you to master, including Blue in Green, Boplicity and So What. Accurate lead sheets...

Treason on Trial: The United States v. Jefferson Davis by Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez explores one of the most significant cases in American history, the trial of Jefferson Davis for treason following...

Jim Simons is the greatest moneymaker in modern financial history, with a record that surpasses legendary investors such as Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Ray Dalio. Yet, his strategies and the...

Inheritance: A Tragedy of Madness in Eighteenth-Century London By Leo Hollis This book tells the story of Mary Davies, a young woman whose life was marked by madness, forced marriages, and the...

The Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid on Richmond, 1864: A Controversial Cavalry Raid. In February 1864, a Union cavalry raid on Richmond was planned to free some 13,000 Union prisoners of war held in the...

Dreaming in French tells the story of three extraordinary American women who embarked on a life-changing journey to Paris. In 1950s France, they found themselves drawn to the culture, sophistication,...

A mysterious package arrives in Lummerland, bringing with it something unexpected. This is just the beginning of an extraordinary story that takes you on a journey to meet a remarkable locomotive and...

Explore the origins of beloved characters from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series in this comprehensive collection. Three standalone stories bring to life the early adventures of fan-favorite...

At just 13 years old, Mo'ne Davis achieved two remarkable milestones: becoming the first female pitcher to win a game in the Little League World Series and earning a place in the National Baseball...

The football team from Carlisle Indian Industrial School faced off against the U.S. Military Academy in 1912, with many expecting an easy win for the larger and better-equipped West Points Cadets...

The story of Crownsville Hospital, one of the last segregated asylums in America, is a painful and fascinating chapter in the history of racial inequality. In "Madness", Antonia Hylton sheds light on...

Baseball Hall of Famer Satchel Paige was a larger-than-life figure who dominated the game for five decades. His story is often shrouded in myth and legend, but one thing is certain: he wrote his own...

Baseball Hall of Famer Satchel Paige was a larger-than-life figure who changed the face of the game with his five-decade career. However, separating fact from fiction can be challenging when it comes...

Twelve fine sonatas by the Italian virtuoso Paul Edmund-Davies are presented in this collection. These works showcase the composer's skill and artistry, offering a unique insight into the world of...

Discover the shocking true stories behind some of the world's most notorious cults. Cults: A True Crime Collection delves into the darkest corners of human devotion, exploring the rise and fall of...

The New Penguin Book of American Short Stories brings together a diverse range of tales from some of America's most celebrated writers. Spanning from the early nineteenth century to the present, this...

Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #6 is a hilarious collection of three comic strips in one. The world's funniest fat cat is back in all his gut-busting glory, with laugh-out-loud moments like catching his...

This collection of 80 dramatic firsthand writings brings to life the struggle for racial justice in America from the end of Reconstruction in 1876 to the "Red Summer" of 1919. It is a vital resource...

The Doors Unhinged: A Gripping Account of Artistic Destiny John Densmore's latest book is a powerful exploration of the human psyche and its relationship with wealth. In this gripping account,...

Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #5 is a fun-filled collection of three books in one, featuring the mischievous cat's antics. When Jon is away, Garfield loves to play, but he's just as happy causing trouble...

Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #2 is a humorous collection of three books featuring the mischievous feline, Garfield. The books, Garfield Weighs In, Garfield Takes the Cake, and Garfield Eats His Heart Out,...

Get ready for a supersized dose of laughter with the Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack. This collection of three books brings together Garfield Spills the Beans, Garfield Gets His Just Desserts, and Garfield...

Three books in one means three times the fun! This Fat Cat 3-Pack contains Garfield Goes Hog Wild, Garfield What Leftovers?, and Garfield Livin' the Sweet Life. Today's Special: The Triple-Bypass...

This fun-filled collection brings together three full-color comics: Garfield Goes to His Happy Place, Garfield The Big Cheese, and Garfield Cleans His Plate ! Garfield's latest voluminous collection...

Garfield's latest collection of full-color comics is a treat for fans of the lovable cat. This compilation features a new batch of humorous strips, showcasing Garfield's unique personality and love...

Harvey Brooks' remarkable career as a musician spans over five decades, with notable collaborations with some of the most iconic figures in music history. From his work on Bob Dylan's 1965 album...

God's Email Address by Tim Koop is a fast-paced thriller that takes an unexpected turn when its protagonist discovers God has an email address. As Jeff tries to stop corporate espionage, he finds...

Booker T. Washington: A Leader in Turbulent Times This biography explores the life and legacy of Booker T. Washington, an African-American educator and race leader who rose to prominence in the late...

Something's afoot in this intriguing mystery novel. Qwilleran and his feline friends are on the case, investigating the enigmatic world of apartment living. As they dig deeper, secrets begin to...

The holiday season in Pickax is disrupted by a series of petty thefts. When a local businessman is found murdered, Qwilleran feels compelled to investigate.As he delves into the case, Qwilleran must...

Roger C. Hartley's Monumental Harm offers a nuanced approach to understanding the debate surrounding Confederate monuments in the United States. By examining the historical context and legal...

Follow the journey through a magical maze in this interactive board book. Using pull tabs and lift-the-flaps, young readers will learn the difference between up and down, left and right as they help...

The Cat Who Said Cheese by Lilian Jackson Braun is a mystery novel that follows the events leading up to the opening of a new food festival in a small town. A bomb damages a hotel, killing a...

The Cat who Knew Shakespeare by Lilian Jackson Braun is a mystery novel that follows the investigation into a case of murder. A skilled detective team is required to solve the crime, and a cat's...

October arrives in Moose County with a long drought, bringing wildfires and fears for the citizens. However, their worries are soon realised as a case of arson sets off a chain of events, culminating...

The Cat Who Saw Stars by Lilian Jackson Braun is a humorous mystery novel that follows Quill and his feline friends as they investigate some unusual visitors.As part of the beloved Cat Who series,...