The story of Jackie Robinson’s prodigious talent, his courageous journey, and his influence on both the game of baseball and American society writ large has been told well and often. What hasn’t been told is the full story of his first season in the minor leagues in Montreal. In 1946, before moving up to the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson spent a season thrilling home crowds in a Canadian city with Major League aspirations. He played for the AAA Montreal Royals of the International League, lea...

"America's road to disaster in Vietnam has been endlessly chronicled, but Sean L. McLaughlin takes a fresh approach to that familiar story." —James Hershberg, George Washington UniversityDespite French President Charles de Gaulle's persistent efforts to constructively share French experience and use his resources to help engineer an American exit from Vietnam, the Kennedy administration responded to de Gaulle's peace initiatives with bitter silence and inaction. The...

The work of this institution has only begun. . . . I want to see this faculty continue to develop in not only teaching ability, but heart power—the ability to lead and inspire. . . . I want to see the fullest opportunities furnished to students. . . . I want to see young men and women who will become effective leaders. . . . I want to see all of these things and more.—John W. Carr, first president of Murray State University, April 1, 1926When Murray State University was fo...

This edited book significantly contributes to the knowledge on how to address gang problems from a broad community perspective, which takes into account criminal justice agencies, social service providers, and community leaders, along with police, who have implemented collaborative anti-gang policies and practices. As community-wide efforts become more common, it is increasingly important to investigate effective strategies to address social problems. Beyond Suppression: Community Strategi...

The influence of the Celtic tradition lives on in music, craftsmanship and, most importantly, names. Many of the most popular names in currency today have Celtic roots and this book shows the fascinating diversity. While most pages are dedicated to first names, surnames and place names are also covered. There are over 1500 separate entries.Celtic Names is a rich source of reference for anyone interested in, and inspired by, the Celtic world.

Team Hilo reunites to defeat a swarm of robot monsters rising from the Earth in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that’s “an action-packed page-turner with heart” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man).“A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”—The New York Times“A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” —Seth Meye...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Take off on “an action-packed page-turner with heart” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man) in this hilarious graphic novel series all about friendship, acceptance, and—of course—space robots!“A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”—The New York Times“A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” —Seth Meyers, actor,...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Hilo and his friends must defeat a swarm of strange portal creatures in this hilarious graphic novel series that’s “an action-packed page-turner with heart” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man).“A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”—The New York Times“A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” —Seth Meyers, act...

[Congratulations, Terran survivor #99598, for activating the Universe Assistance System!]Althea, along with the remaining 1% of the population of their home planet, stared at the holographic screen in front of them in confusion.Their galaxy was apparently ending, and suddenly announcements from an alien system appeared in their heads, telling them they would be permanently transferred to another world.The survivors were all very depressed. First, they were forced to...

Hi, thanks for joining me on this journey. This is not a mere book meant to promote a platform, but an outcry from paper and person meant to awaken a sleeping giant that is known as the Church. An organization that once awakened can be the most powerful and effective agent for the Kingdom of God that the world has ever seen. And once we are fully submissive to the sanctions that God has established for us, we can then be used to fulfill one of the most mysterious passages in the Bible...Re...

Come join Sam, a fun loving and curious salmon, as he is born in the beautiful but trying Callahan River (nicknamed Silly Stream!). Join him as he embarks on his first journey upstream, unaware of the countless adventures or dangers that lie ahead. This means that you will be joining me, aspiring author Sean McLaughlin, on the first book of an incredible journey that will hopefully not just be adventurous but also inspiring to its readers and listeners everywhere. I hope this to be just th...