Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Tom is a teenager and blends into the background of life. After a row with his dad, and facing an unhappy future at the dog food factory, he escapes to the library. Tom unwittingly ends up with a bagful of romance novels and comes under the suspicion of Maggie. Maggie is a pensioner and has been happily alone for ten years, at least that's what she tells herself. When Tom comes to her rescue, a friendship develops that could change her life. . .They each set out to prove that the library i...

'A kind of epic poem, one that moves in circular fashion from passionate denunciation to intense autobiographical reflection ... should be required reading for every MP, peer, councillor, civil servant and commentator. The fury and sense of powerlessness that so many people feel at government policy beam out of every page.' The Guardian'It is not enough to read Harry's record of the struggles and hopes of a generation – we have to re-assert his pri...

• Explores in depth the occult and mystical side of Smith—his “heaven and earth magic”—focusing on how his varied artistic efforts were part of a comprehensive magical and alchemical practice• Includes unpublished photos of and letters from Smith, rare interviews, one of his unpublished texts, and essays by scholars and friendsHarry Smith (1923–1991) was a legendary twentieth-century artist, filmmaker, painter, anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, and archivist. Especially we...

'Harry Leslie Smith is a vital and powerful voice speaking across generations about the struggle for a just society' Jeremy CorbynTHIS A CALL TO ARMS FOR THE MANY, NOT THE FEW: DON'T LET THE PAST BECOME OUR FUTUREHarry Leslie Smith is a great British stalwart. A survivor of the Great Depression, a Second World War veteran, a lifelong Labour supporter and a proud Yorkshire man, Harry's life has straddled two centuries. As a young man, he wit...

'[Harry Leslie Smith] is absolutely one of my heroes. Everyone should read this and be humbled.' Annie Lennox'A deep love of humanity is what animates Smith. He is a hero of our times.' Newsweek'His straight-from-the-heart delivery makes these events seem as clear and immediate as if they happened yesterday' Morning StarAt 22, the war is over for RAF serviceman Harry Leslie Smith – the now 92-year-...

In "How to Talk to Anyone," renowned communication expert Harry Smith reveals the secrets to becoming a master conversationalist. Whether you're looking to make new friends, impress your boss, or simply be more confident in social situations, this book is your ultimate guide.Through easy-to-follow tips and techniques, you'll learn how to never be boring and keep any conversation flowing smoothly. You'll gain a deep understanding of body language and how to use it to your advantage,...

In "The Autobiography of Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G.C.B," Sir Harry Smith offers a vivid and meticulous account of his military career during the British colonial expansion in India and beyond. Written with a reflective tone, the narrative combines personal anecdotes with vivid descriptions of historical battles, providing readers with insight into the complexities of 19th-century imperial warfare. Smith's literary style, characterized by a robus...

What if the key to captivating any audience isn't perfect delivery or dazzling slides—but the stories you tell?Every great speech, presentation, or pitch starts with one thing: a story that sticks. Whether you're standing on a stage, leading a meeting, or making your case in a conversation, the ability to craft and deliver meaningful stories is the secret to turning words into connection, inspiration, and action.But here's the good news: storytelling isn't a gift reserved f...

On the afternoon of 18 August 1966, just five kilometres from the main Australian Task Force base at Nui Dat, a group of Viet Cong soldiers walked into the right flank of Delta Company, 6 RAR. Under a blanket of mist and heavy monsoon rain, amid the mud and shattered rubber trees, a dispersed Company of 108 men held its ground with courage and grim determination against a three-sided attack from a force of 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops. When the battle subsided, 18 Austr...

Do you want to launch your online business but you are still missing a piece?Are you trying to launch your business but not sure?Do you think you don't have the necessary skills?Are you afraid of failing?Perfect. You are in the right place!Thanks to this collection you will learn how to launch a business online on amazon, or offline, a real physical activit...

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