The Depression-era murder trial of George Crawford in Northern Virginia helped end the exclusion of African Americans from juries. Nearly forgotten today, the murders, ensuing manhunt, extradition battle and sensational trial enthralled the nation. Before it was over, the U.S. House of Representatives threatened to impeach a federal judge, the age-old states rights debate was renewed, and a rift nearly split the fledgling NAACP. In the end, the story's hero--Howard University Law School de...

The principal's value system should guide every decision that is made in the school. This book shows that the ways in which school leaders influence student achievement are guided by their philosophical and cultural beliefs and their value systems.

"Prince Hall and His Followers, written by a scholarly Afro-American, presents to the world a treatise on the legitimacy of Negro Masonry that should be in the hands of every Mason seeking for Truth." -Crisis (1915)"Prince Hall, preacher, race champion, abolitionist, father of negro Masonry, one of the great figures in negro history...the character and work of this great man have been admirably set forth in a new book of vital interest to Masons an...

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it!This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs.Inside you'll find:· Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Chri...

Dieser Band enthält folgende Titel: Alfred Bekker: Sindbad im Palast des Kalifen Alfred Bekker: Siindbad und die Piraten Alfred Bekker: Sindbad im Land der Donnervögel George Meredith: Die Rasur von Shagpat Alfred Bekker: Sindbad und die Insel der Pelatoniden Alfred Bekker: Sindbad und die Insel der Riesenaffen F. Marion Crawford: Khaled Dschinn Mein Name ist Sindbad der Seefahrer, und obwohl ich schon unzählige Abenteuer auf den Weiten der sieben Meere erlebt habe, gibt es eine Fahrt, übe...

The late Pope John Paul II frequently invoked Dignitatis Humanae as one of the foundational documents of contemporary Church social teaching. In this timely new edited collection, Catholicism and Religious Freedom: Contemporary Reflections on Vatican II's Declaration on Religious Liberty, Kenneth L. Grasso and Robert P. Hunt have assembled an impressive group of scholars to discuss the current meanings of one the Vatican's most important documents and its place in the Chu...

Understanding International Law through Moot Courts: Genocide, Torture, Habeas Corpus, Chemical Weapons, and the Responsibility to Protect consists of five sets of opposing legal briefs and judge’s decisions for five moot court cases held before the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. Each moot court brief included in the book addresses contemporary controversies in international affairs; issues ranging from the application of the newly emerging Responsibil...

Do you suffer from paralysing stress or anxiety?Does negativity pervade your daily thoughts?Do you constantly worry unnecessarily about trivial things?Stress and anxiety are two of the most common mental conditions in the western world, accounting for millions of lost working days and contributing to the huge strain on the medical profession. There are millions of sufferers with varying degrees of severity, but the good news is you can beat it.With the help ...

“Elegant and authoritative.” —Thomas Brothers, author of Help!: The Beatles, Duke Ellington, and the Magic of CollaborationNew York City native and gifted pianist George Gershwin (1898–1937) blossomed as an accompanist before his talent as a songwriter opened the way to Broadway, where he composed a long run of musical comedies, many with his brother Ira as lyricist. But his aspirations reached beyond commercial success. Appealing to listeners on both side...

24 Extremely Short Halloween Stories for your Briefest MomentsFrom a Hillary Clinton stripper to mythical beast-women in the harsh Scandinavian tundra and from an unusual band of steadfast teddy bears to the last man in zombie-occupied Chicago, fill your briefest moments with pulse-pounding frights and off-beat chuckles with this collection of 24 flash fiction stories.Commuting to work? Grabbing a quick coffee? Each story tells a complete t...

It is in the deepest darkness that light shines most brightly. For this reason, dystopian stories are often an effective channel to communicate the good news of the Gospel. Our worst failings illustrate the transformation of the Holy Spirit most clearly. We cling most tightly to hope in times of deepest despair.This collection of essays and first release short stories illustrates the journey dystopian stories take us on, highlighting the problem, the answer, and redemption.

The Must-Read Novels for Christmas Time (Illustrated Edition) offers a resplendent tapestry of literary narratives that capture the nostalgia, warmth, and complexity of the Christmas season. This anthology intricately weaves together an array of styles, from the vivid realism of Dickens and the heartwarming tales of Alcott to the adventurous spirit of Baum and the pastoral charm of Montgomery. With illustrations that breathe life into each tale, this collection transports readers to a time...