Author: Arthur Ashe
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307788202
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
"Touching and courageous...All of it--the man, the life, the book--is rare and beautiful." COSMOPOLITAN DAYS OF GRACE is an inspiring memoir of a remarkable man who was the true embodiment of courage, elegance, and the spirit to fight: Arthur Ashe--tennis champion, social activist, and person with AIDS. Frank, revealing, touching--DAYS OF GRACE is the story of a man felled to soon. It remains as his legacy to us all.... AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
Days of Grace
Author: Arthur Ashe
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307788202
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
"Touching and courageous...All of it--the man, the life, the book--is rare and beautiful." COSMOPOLITAN DAYS OF GRACE is an inspiring memoir of a remarkable man who was the true embodiment of courage, elegance, and the spirit to fight: Arthur Ashe--tennis champion, social activist, and person with AIDS. Frank, revealing, touching--DAYS OF GRACE is the story of a man felled to soon. It remains as his legacy to us all.... AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307788202
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
"Touching and courageous...All of it--the man, the life, the book--is rare and beautiful." COSMOPOLITAN DAYS OF GRACE is an inspiring memoir of a remarkable man who was the true embodiment of courage, elegance, and the spirit to fight: Arthur Ashe--tennis champion, social activist, and person with AIDS. Frank, revealing, touching--DAYS OF GRACE is the story of a man felled to soon. It remains as his legacy to us all.... AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
Tussle at the Top
Author: Vincent Windrow
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781543936858
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book features years of research on both the competition between and the member-collaboration of Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha. These two storied Black Greek fraternities have contributed mightily to society through its respective organizational thrusts and the achievements of their members. This work highlights both and provides detailed and interesting research on the many personalities that have been initiated through both fraternities and the ways in which they have particularly impacted the struggles and challenges of African Americans.
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781543936858
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book features years of research on both the competition between and the member-collaboration of Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha. These two storied Black Greek fraternities have contributed mightily to society through its respective organizational thrusts and the achievements of their members. This work highlights both and provides detailed and interesting research on the many personalities that have been initiated through both fraternities and the ways in which they have particularly impacted the struggles and challenges of African Americans.
The Interruption of Everything
Author: Terry McMillan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110120981X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan comes a “frank, no-holds-barred, humorous look at African-American midlife” (The Seattle Times). “Being a lifetime wife and mother has afforded me the luxury of having multiple and even simultaneous careers: I've been a chauffeur. A chef. An interior decorator. A landscape architect, as well as a gardener. I've been a painter. A furniture restorer. A personal shopper. A veterinarian's assistant and sometimes the veterinarian. I've been an accountant, a banker, and on occasion, a broker. I've been a beautician. A map. A psychic. Santa Claus. The Tooth Fairy. The T.V. Guide. A movie reviewer. An angel. God. A nurse and a nursemaid. A psychiatrist and psychologist. Evangelist. For a long time I have felt like I inadvertently got my master's in How to Take Care of Everybody Except Yourself and then a PhD in How to Pretend Like You Don't Mind. But I do mind.” Today forty-four year old Marilyn Grimes has decided to be something other than a wife, a mother, a sister, or a daughter: herself. But first, she has to figure out exactly who that is....
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110120981X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan comes a “frank, no-holds-barred, humorous look at African-American midlife” (The Seattle Times). “Being a lifetime wife and mother has afforded me the luxury of having multiple and even simultaneous careers: I've been a chauffeur. A chef. An interior decorator. A landscape architect, as well as a gardener. I've been a painter. A furniture restorer. A personal shopper. A veterinarian's assistant and sometimes the veterinarian. I've been an accountant, a banker, and on occasion, a broker. I've been a beautician. A map. A psychic. Santa Claus. The Tooth Fairy. The T.V. Guide. A movie reviewer. An angel. God. A nurse and a nursemaid. A psychiatrist and psychologist. Evangelist. For a long time I have felt like I inadvertently got my master's in How to Take Care of Everybody Except Yourself and then a PhD in How to Pretend Like You Don't Mind. But I do mind.” Today forty-four year old Marilyn Grimes has decided to be something other than a wife, a mother, a sister, or a daughter: herself. But first, she has to figure out exactly who that is....
This Is How We Do It!
Author: Montell Jordan
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 9781498434751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This Is How We Do It...For Kristin and Montell Jordan, this phrase is more than just one of Montell's most popular songs. It's a clear statement of how they've approached every day of their more than twenty years of marriage. Divorce is not an option.Even when they first got married, divorce was never an option, and through bumps, failures, and painful experiences, they are more solid in this belief than ever. In a world where divorce is just as accepted - or even celebrated - as marriage, the Jordans hope to inspire you to see the joys, rewards, and peace that comes through the holy covenant of matrimony.Enjoy God's "MasterPeace."Based on their years of providing light-hearted but straightforward Christian marriage counseling, the Jordans use biblical stories and scriptures to educate readers on God's blueprint for marriage. They also share their own faith, and how it kept their marriage strong through challenging times in career, family, and walks with Christ. This is How We Do It is a teaching lesson for everyone - single, engaged, or already married - showing the practical steps for preserving marriage as God intended... into eternity.
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 9781498434751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This Is How We Do It...For Kristin and Montell Jordan, this phrase is more than just one of Montell's most popular songs. It's a clear statement of how they've approached every day of their more than twenty years of marriage. Divorce is not an option.Even when they first got married, divorce was never an option, and through bumps, failures, and painful experiences, they are more solid in this belief than ever. In a world where divorce is just as accepted - or even celebrated - as marriage, the Jordans hope to inspire you to see the joys, rewards, and peace that comes through the holy covenant of matrimony.Enjoy God's "MasterPeace."Based on their years of providing light-hearted but straightforward Christian marriage counseling, the Jordans use biblical stories and scriptures to educate readers on God's blueprint for marriage. They also share their own faith, and how it kept their marriage strong through challenging times in career, family, and walks with Christ. This is How We Do It is a teaching lesson for everyone - single, engaged, or already married - showing the practical steps for preserving marriage as God intended... into eternity.
The Divine Nine
Author: Lawrence C. Ross
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 9780758202703
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
From the creation of the first black fraternity at Cornell in 1906 to the present day, a fascinating history of America's nine black fraternities and sororities explores the roles of these organizations in shaping generations of African-American leaders. Reissue.
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 9780758202703
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
From the creation of the first black fraternity at Cornell in 1906 to the present day, a fascinating history of America's nine black fraternities and sororities explores the roles of these organizations in shaping generations of African-American leaders. Reissue.
Physics and Basketball
Author: Dorian Bohler
Publisher: Laptop Lifestyle, LLC
ISBN: 9780986416576
Category : Basketball
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Would you like to learn how to tackle a tough subject like physics? How about improving your grades and basketball skills at the same time? Physics and Basketball is just the book for you. This guide was made with the student-athlete in mind. It contains basketball drills that demonstrate the laws of physics, my bullet proof study method for passing tests and getting homework done quickly, and plenty of interesting facts about the game of basketball. This book combines my love of basketball and many years of experience as a scientist to show you how to improve your grades as well as your jumpshot.
Publisher: Laptop Lifestyle, LLC
ISBN: 9780986416576
Category : Basketball
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Would you like to learn how to tackle a tough subject like physics? How about improving your grades and basketball skills at the same time? Physics and Basketball is just the book for you. This guide was made with the student-athlete in mind. It contains basketball drills that demonstrate the laws of physics, my bullet proof study method for passing tests and getting homework done quickly, and plenty of interesting facts about the game of basketball. This book combines my love of basketball and many years of experience as a scientist to show you how to improve your grades as well as your jumpshot.
African American Fraternities and Sororities
Author: Tamara L. Brown
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813140730
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
The rich history and social significance of the “Divine Nine” African American Greek-letter organizations is explored in this comprehensive anthology. In the long tradition of African American benevolent and secret societies, intercollegiate African American fraternities and sororities have strong traditions of fostering brotherhood and sisterhood among their members, exerting considerable influence in the African American community and being in the forefront of civic action, community service, and philanthropy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Toni Morrison, Arthur Ashe, and Sarah Vaughn are just a few of the trailblazing members of these organizations. African American Fraternities and Sororities places the history of these organizations in context, linking them to other movements and organizations that predated them and tying their history to the Civil Rights movement. It explores various cultural aspects of the organizations, such as auxiliary groups, branding, calls, and stepping, and highlights the unique role of African American sororities.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813140730
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
The rich history and social significance of the “Divine Nine” African American Greek-letter organizations is explored in this comprehensive anthology. In the long tradition of African American benevolent and secret societies, intercollegiate African American fraternities and sororities have strong traditions of fostering brotherhood and sisterhood among their members, exerting considerable influence in the African American community and being in the forefront of civic action, community service, and philanthropy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Toni Morrison, Arthur Ashe, and Sarah Vaughn are just a few of the trailblazing members of these organizations. African American Fraternities and Sororities places the history of these organizations in context, linking them to other movements and organizations that predated them and tying their history to the Civil Rights movement. It explores various cultural aspects of the organizations, such as auxiliary groups, branding, calls, and stepping, and highlights the unique role of African American sororities.
Bloody Lowndes
Author: Hasan Kwame Jeffries
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814743315
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The treatment of eating disorders remains controversial, protracted, and often unsuccessful. Therapists face a number of impediments to the optimal care fo their patients, from transference to difficulties in dealing with the patient's family. Treating Eating Disorders addresses the pressure and responsibility faced by practicing therapists in the treatment of eating disorders. Legal, ethical, and interpersonal issues involving compulsory treatment, food refusal and forced feeding, managed care, treatment facilities, terminal care, and how the gender of the therapist affects treatment figure centrally in this invaluable navigational guide.
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814743315
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The treatment of eating disorders remains controversial, protracted, and often unsuccessful. Therapists face a number of impediments to the optimal care fo their patients, from transference to difficulties in dealing with the patient's family. Treating Eating Disorders addresses the pressure and responsibility faced by practicing therapists in the treatment of eating disorders. Legal, ethical, and interpersonal issues involving compulsory treatment, food refusal and forced feeding, managed care, treatment facilities, terminal care, and how the gender of the therapist affects treatment figure centrally in this invaluable navigational guide.
Black Greek-letter Organizations in the Twenty-First Century
Author: Gregory S. Parks
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813172950
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 521
Book Description
During the twentieth century, black Greek-Letter organizations (BGLOs) united college students dedicated to excellence, fostered kinship, and uplifted African Americans. Members of these organizations include remarkable and influential individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr., Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, novelist Toni Morrison, and Wall Street pioneer Reginald F. Lewis. Despite the profound influence of these groups, many now question the continuing relevance of BGLOs, arguing that their golden age has passed. Partly because of their perceived link to hip-hop culture, black fraternities and sororities have been unfairly reduced to a media stereotype—a world of hazing without any real substance. The general public knows very little about BGLOs, and surprisingly the members themselves often do not have a thorough understanding of their history and culture or of the issues currently facing their organizations. To foster a greater engagement with the history and contributions of BGLOs, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun brings together an impressive group of authors to explore the contributions and continuing possibilities of BGLOs and their members. Editor Gregory S. Parks and the contributing authors provide historical context for the development of BGLOs, exploring their service activities as well as their relationships with other prominent African American institutions. The book examines BGLOs' responses to a number of contemporary issues, including non-black membership, homosexuality within BGLOs, and the perception of BGLOs as educated gangs. As illustrated by the organized response of BGLO members to the racial injustice they observed in Jena, Louisiana, these organizations still have a vital mission. Both internally and externally, BGLOs struggle to forge a relevant identity for the new century. Internally, these groups wrestle with many issues, including hazing, homophobia, petty intergroup competition, and the difficulty of bridging the divide between college and alumni members. Externally, BGLOs face the challenge of rededicating themselves to their communities and leading an aggressive campaign against modern forms of racism, sexism, and other types of fear-driven behavior. By embracing the history of these organizations and exploring their continuing viability and relevance, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century demonstrates that BGLOs can create a positive and enduring future and that their most important work lies ahead.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813172950
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 521
Book Description
During the twentieth century, black Greek-Letter organizations (BGLOs) united college students dedicated to excellence, fostered kinship, and uplifted African Americans. Members of these organizations include remarkable and influential individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr., Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, novelist Toni Morrison, and Wall Street pioneer Reginald F. Lewis. Despite the profound influence of these groups, many now question the continuing relevance of BGLOs, arguing that their golden age has passed. Partly because of their perceived link to hip-hop culture, black fraternities and sororities have been unfairly reduced to a media stereotype—a world of hazing without any real substance. The general public knows very little about BGLOs, and surprisingly the members themselves often do not have a thorough understanding of their history and culture or of the issues currently facing their organizations. To foster a greater engagement with the history and contributions of BGLOs, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun brings together an impressive group of authors to explore the contributions and continuing possibilities of BGLOs and their members. Editor Gregory S. Parks and the contributing authors provide historical context for the development of BGLOs, exploring their service activities as well as their relationships with other prominent African American institutions. The book examines BGLOs' responses to a number of contemporary issues, including non-black membership, homosexuality within BGLOs, and the perception of BGLOs as educated gangs. As illustrated by the organized response of BGLO members to the racial injustice they observed in Jena, Louisiana, these organizations still have a vital mission. Both internally and externally, BGLOs struggle to forge a relevant identity for the new century. Internally, these groups wrestle with many issues, including hazing, homophobia, petty intergroup competition, and the difficulty of bridging the divide between college and alumni members. Externally, BGLOs face the challenge of rededicating themselves to their communities and leading an aggressive campaign against modern forms of racism, sexism, and other types of fear-driven behavior. By embracing the history of these organizations and exploring their continuing viability and relevance, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century demonstrates that BGLOs can create a positive and enduring future and that their most important work lies ahead.
Cbk William H. Johnson
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764969027
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Soft cover book with staple binding. 48 pages with 22 images to color. Size: 8 x 11 in.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764969027
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Soft cover book with staple binding. 48 pages with 22 images to color. Size: 8 x 11 in.