857 results for 'Baldwin, Melissa'

Angela Y. Davis's seminal work offers a searing analysis of the prison system in the United States, drawing on her own experiences and those of fellow radicals. This collection of essays and letters...

Reconsidering Reparations by Olúfẹmi O. Táíwò presents a fresh perspective on reparations for slavery, one that diverges from traditional approaches focused on reconciliatory justice or historical...

Nunley's Amusement Park was a cherished destination for families in Baldwin, New York, from 1939 until its closure in 1995. At its heart was the iconic Stein and Goldstein carousel, which remains an...

Reading Black Books: A Theological Approach to 20th-Century African American Literature Pastor and teacher Claude Atcho explores how enduring Black voices in literature can inform our understanding...

The Man Who Would Stop at Nothing: Long-distance Motorcycling's Endless Road Long-distance motorcycling is not a pastime, but an obsession. For those who live it, the open road is almost endless, and...

Build your own remote-controlled airplanes quickly and easily with this comprehensive guide. Written by the founder of the Brooklyn Aerodrome, Breck Baldwin shares his expertise to help you create...

Winter in America: A Cultural History of Neoliberalism, from the Sixties to the Reagan Revolution explores the intersection of culture and economics during a pivotal period in American history. From...

A bold and telling portrait of Black life in America is presented in this collection of groundbreaking writing from the New Yorker. Spanning over a century, it brings together essays, reported...

The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race by Jesmyn Ward. In response to the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States, Jesmyn Ward has gathered a collection of essays,...

Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Chester Himes were pressured by critics and publishers to enlighten mainstream audiences about race and African American culture. This book...

Sister Cilice has such sights to show you. A woman is placed in a convent against her will and fantasizes about power, domination, sensuality and freedom - all the things that are forbidden to her...

Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself To Others and Be Genuinely Happy by Melissa Ambrosini is a self-help guide that explores the condition of comparisonitis, unpacking its symptoms and...

The Lost House: A Novel by Melissa Larsen In this gripping novel, a young woman returns to her ancestral home in Iceland to investigate a decades-old murder that has haunted her family for years...

Awkward moments are an inevitable part of life. We've all been there - saying goodbye to someone only to discover we're walking in the same direction, having our next thought fly out of our brain...

In the vast Wyoming landscape, a new voice emerges in Craig Johnson's debut novel. Sheriff Walt Longmire is a complex and intriguing character at the heart of this gripping mystery. When Cody...

Reverend Noah Kincaid has big plans for his new church in Virgin River. He's ready to roll up his sleeves and build a place of worship and welcome. But he needs some help, and that's where Ellie...

Understanding Regulation Theory, Strategy, and Practice by Robert Baldwin, Martin Cave, and Martin Lodge provides a comprehensive introduction to the key debates and discussions in the field of...

Nora Ephron's revered trilogy - When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, and Sleepless in Seattle - brought romantic comedies back to the fore. Entertainment journalist Erin Carlson delves into the...

AQA A Level Further Mathematics Year 2 by Ben Sparks, Claire Baldwin, Jean-Paul Muscat and John du Feu provides comprehensive support for teaching and learning the AQA specification in further...

Billy Dee Williams' life story is a rich tapestry of experiences that span Broadway, music, movies, and television. From his childhood in Harlem to his days as a performer on stage and screen,...

Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today is an illustrated handbook that showcases timeless, traditional decorating for modern living. This comprehensive guide features...

Decolonial Love Salvation in Colonial Modernity by Joseph Drexler-Dreis offers a new perspective on Christian thought and its relationship with colonialism. This book brings together theologies of...

The Breaks by Julietta Singh is a luminous and moving exploration of the stories we've been told and how they shape our understanding of the world. In this powerful letter to her daughter, Singh...

Richard Avedon: A Life of Visionary Photography. A definitive biography of Richard Avedon, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, from award-winning photography critic Philip...

The Jazz Fiction Anthology by Sascha Feinstein and David Rife brings together a diverse range of 20th-century and contemporary fiction that reflects the enduring influence of jazz on literature. This...

Dark Spell: A harrowing account of survival in one of America's harshest environments. In 1994, Jason Baldwin was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for crimes he committed as...

Within the Circle: An Anthology of African American Literary Criticism from the Harlem Renaissance to the Present. This comprehensive anthology presents the full range of twentieth-century African...

A Reader's Book of Days: True Tales from the Lives and Works of Writers for Every Day of the Year by Tom Nissley is a witty and engaging day-by-day literary companion. This charming guide features...

Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Murder: A 2nd Chance Diner Cozy Mystery by Beth Byers Rosemary Baldwin has had enough. Leaving her dead-end job behind, she takes a chance on a new life in Oregon and opens...

Christopher Kennedy Lawford's memoir Moments of Clarity presents a unique perspective on addiction and recovery. Drawing from his own experiences with withdrawal, as well as those of numerous...

Julie Abraham's Metropolitan Lovers: The Homosexuality of Cities explores how Western culture has made urban life synonymous with homosexuality over the past two centuries. By tracing the evolution...

The gay literary tradition in America has been overlooked for too long. This extensively-researched academic text by Adam W. Burgess, Ph.D., sheds new light on the subject, exploring how gay authors...

Discover the magic of Melissa Foster's writing in Wicked Whiskey Love, a sexy and emotionally riveting standalone romance. After escaping abusive relationships, Sarah Beckley has finally found a home...

Love's Braided Dance: Hope in a Time of Crisis by Norman Wirzba In a world marked by crisis and uncertainty, hope is often seen as a distant prospect. Yet, according to Norman Wirzba, it is precisely...

The Doom List A 1920s Hollywood Mystery by Gerard O'Donovan is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood. In July 1922, newly-appointed 'movie czar' William H. Hays arrives in...

Charles E. Lively: A Deadly Agent in the Coal Mine Wars The early twentieth century was marked by turmoil and violence in the coal mining communities of West Virginia and Colorado. At the heart of...

Phenomenal Blackness: A New Perspective on 1960s Black Thought. This book offers an unorthodox account of the intellectual landscape of 1960s Black thought, exploring its connections to German...

Roy McFarlane's second poetry collection, The Healing Next Time, is a powerful and timely exploration of institutional racism, deaths in custody, and personal identity. Set against the backdrop of...

The First Royal Media War: Edward VIII, the Abdication and the Press by Adrian Phillips is a detailed account of one of the most significant events in British royal history. In 1936, King Edward...

Dallas and Melissa Hartwig outline a clear, balanced plan to change the way you eat forever, transforming your life in profound and unexpected ways. The Whole30, a 30-day nutritional reset, has...

The King Who Had to Go: Edward VIII, Mrs Simpson and the Hidden Politics of the Abdication Crisis In 1936, the British monarchy was plunged into crisis when King Edward VIII announced his intention...

Robert Reid-Pharr's Once You Go Black is a reconsideration of black American identity as an active choice, rather than an inevitable or imposed one. This book examines how post-World War II...

Constructing the Black Masculine Identity and Ideality in African American Men's Literature and Culture, 1775-1995 by Maurice O. Wallace explores how black men have navigated the complex relationship...

Heaven Is Beautiful How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning by Peter Baldwin Panagore is a powerful account of one man's journey to the afterlife. In 1980, Panagore's life was cut short...

The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives by David Mura explores how white America's narratives about race have evolved over time, often to justify and maintain...

Homosexuality in Cold War America explores how gay men resisted pressures to conform in post-war America. Robert J. Corber examines the emergence of a distinct gay male identity that both drew upon...

Whites, Jews, and Us: A Critique of the Left from an Indigenous Anti-Colonial Perspective by Houria Bouteldja. This book offers a scathing critique of the European Left from an indigenous...

B Jenkins Fred Moten's fourth collection of poetry, B Jenkins, is a deeply personal and intellectually rich work that explores themes of language, music, performance, and the black radical aesthetic...

Medgar Evers: A Life Remembered in Art and Memory. In 1963, Medgar Evers was assassinated, sparking a decade of violence and unrest. Yet his legacy has been largely overlooked in the history books...

The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual: A Historical Analysis of the Failure of Black Leadership by Harold Cruse. In 1967, as the Civil Rights movement began to face increasing challenges and violence,...

The Indignant Generation: A Narrative History of African American Writers and Critics, 1934-1960 by Lawrence P. Jackson This landmark study recovers the lost history of a pivotal era in African...

The Fine Art of Literary Fist-Fighting: How Creative Nonfiction Was Born. In the 1970s, Lee Gutkind, a writer and public relations expert, embarked on a mission to establish creative nonfiction as an...

Scout Montgomery has turned her search for answers into a career as a homicide detective. But despite her professional success, she's unable to shake off the past and find closure in her personal...

The Violence of Love: Exploring Nonviolence in a Divided World By Anthony M Barr, Gracy Olmstead, Stanley Hauerwas, Zito Madu, Rachel Pieh Jones, Eberhard Arnold, Catherine Tufariello, Springs...

The Making of Black Lives Matter: A Brief History of an Idea by Christopher J. Lebron The #BlackLivesMatter movement has its roots in the aftermath of George Zimmerman's 2013 acquittal, but the...

Black Patience: Performance, Civil Rights, and the Unfinished Project of Emancipation by Julius B. Fleming Jr. The iconic phrase "Freedom, Now!" became synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement,...

Tom Kitwood On Dementia: A Reader And Critical Commentary by Clive Baldwin and Andrea Capstick provides a valuable resource for those involved in dementia care and healthcare sciences. This...