From the award-winning author of Flygirl comes this powerful WWII romance between two Japanese teens caught in the cogs of an unwinnable war, perfect for fans of Salt to the Sea, Lovely War, and Code Name Verity. Now in paperback.
The War with Russia, Operation Barbarossa
The book delves into the surprising success of Germany's Barbarossa campaign against the Soviet Union, highlighting the strategic and operational failures of Soviet intelligence at the onset of World War II. It examines the reasons behind the USSR's inability to foresee the attack, despite its reputation for extensive intelligence capabilities. The author, an expert in intelligence, meticulously documents this critical period, revealing the complexities and challenges in analyzing the Soviet response during the summer and fall of 1941. The work includes 31 photographs for further context.
Exploring the profound connection between humanity and nature, this book delves into the intricate relationship between the environment and the hands that shape it. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights the impact of human actions on the earth, emphasizing themes of stewardship and responsibility. The narrative weaves together personal anecdotes and broader ecological insights, encouraging readers to reflect on their role in preserving the planet for future generations. Rich in imagery and thought-provoking concepts, it invites a deeper appreciation of the world we inhabit.
Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history.
James Cameron's blockbuster film is expanded upon by award-winning author Sherri L. Smith (novels Lucy the Giant, Flygirl, and The Toymaker's Apprentice) and artist Jan Duursema (Star Wars graphic novel series The Clone Wars, Legacy, and Dawn of the Jedi), with new scenes and new, revealing information about the mysteries of Eywa! From his first fateful encounter with Jake Sully to his acceptance of Jake as Toruk Makto; the Last Shadow, Tsu'tey's life takes a path he could never had anticipated, and which the film told only a part... Collects issues 1-6 of Avatar: Tsu'tey's Path, plus the short story "Brothers" from Free Comic Book Day 2017.
Sherri Smith illuminates the dark side of the self-care and wellness industry in a thrilling ride of revenge perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers.
From his leadership of the first modern lunch counter sit-ins at age twenty to his work on African American reparations at the time of his death at age seventy-two, Ronald W. Walters (1938-2010) was at the cutting edge of African American politics. A preeminent scholar, activist, and media commentator, he was founding chair of the Black Studies Department at Brandeis, where he shaped the epistemological parameters of the new discipline. Walters was an early strategist of congressional black power and a longtime advocate of a black presidential candidacy. His writings on the politics of race in America both predicted the constraints on President Obama in advancing African American interests and anticipated the emergence of the white nationalism found in the Tea Party and Donald Trump insurgency. In this fascinating book, Robert C. Smith combines history and biography to offer an overview of the last half century of black politics in America through the lends of the life and work of the man often described at the W.E.B. Du Bois of his time--back cover
Focusing on the contributions of Hanes Walton Jr., this study examines his role as a foundational figure in African American politics and the scientific study of the subject. As the first to earn a PhD in political science from Howard University, Walton's writings and advocacy established black politics as a recognized subfield. The book not only analyzes Walton's extensive work but also traces the historical development of black political studies and assesses its evolution in the years following his groundbreaking efforts.
It's up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.
Robert Walton's career as a poet began promisingly, with a Welsh Arts Council Prize for his first book in 1978. However, a career in teaching intervened and it is only since his retirement from that profession in 2010, that he has been able to devote his considerable energies to his first vocation. His new book, Sax Burglar Blues, is therefore only his second full collection. Packed with memory, incident, observation, opinion, humour, outrage and elegy, this collection benefits hugely from the author's years of experience.