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This book has been written to support students who are taking Art and Design at AS or A2 level. In particular, it provides advice on ways of looking at art, working on your personal study and taking the exam. The highly illustrated text show examples of works by established artists and well as students own work and it draws examples from across the endorsements. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1908.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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During most of the twentieth century, Archibald J. Carey, Sr. (1868-1931) and Archibald J. Carey, Jr. (1908-1981), father and son, exemplified a blend of ministry and politics that many African American religious leaders pursued. Their sacred and secular concerns merged in efforts to improve the spiritual and material well-being of their congregations. But as political alliances became necessary, both wrestled with moral consequences and varied outcomes. Both were ministers to Chicago's largest African Methodist Episcopal Church congregations- the senior Carey as a bishop, and the junior Carey as a pastor and an attorney.

Bishop Carey associated himself mainly with Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson, a Republican, whom he presented to black voters as an ally. When the mayor appointed Carey to the city's civil service commission, Carey helped in the hiring and promotion of local blacks. But alleged impropriety for selling jobs marred the bishop's tenure. The junior Carey, also a Republican and an alderman, became head of the panel on anti-discrimination in employment for the Eisenhower administration. He aided innumerable black federal employees. Although an influential benefactor of CORE and SCLC, Carey associated with notorious FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and compromised support for Martin Luther King, Jr. Both Careys believed politics offered clergy the best opportunities to empower the black population. Their imperfect alliances and mixed results, however, proved the complexity of combining the realms of spirituality and politics.

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The Second Great Migration, the movement of African Americans between the South and the North that began in the early 1940s and tapered off in the late 1960s, transformed America. This migration of approximately five million people helped improve the financial prospects of black Americans, who, in the next generation, moved increasingly into the middle class.

Over seven years, Lisa Krissoff Boehm gathered oral histories with women migrants and their children, two groups largely overlooked in the story of this event. She also utilized existing oral histories with migrants and southerners in leading archives. In extended excerpts from the oral histories, and in thoughtful scholarly analysis of the voices, this book offers a unique window into African American women's history.

These rich oral histories reveal much that is surprising. Although the Jim Crow South presented persistent dangers, the women retained warm memories of southern childhoods. Notwithstanding the burgeoning war industry, most women found themselves left out of industrial work. The North offered its own institutionalized racism; the region was not the promised land. Additionally, these African American women juggled work and family long before such battles became a staple of mainstream discussion. In the face of challenges, the women who share their tales here crafted lives of great meaning from the limited options available, making a way out of no way. ... Read more

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In the 21st century, 13-year-old Stefan is sent to a scientific research station where his movements are closely monitored. He discovers he is a clone, destined to be part of a fanatical scheme to control the government. ... Read more

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Naturalized Bioethics represents a revolutionary change in how health care ethics is practiced. It calls for bioethicists to give up their dependence on utilitarianism and other ideal moral theories and instead to move toward a self-reflexive, socially inquisitive, politically critical, and inclusive ethics. Wary of idealizations that bypass social realities, the naturalism in ethics that is developed in this volume is empirically nourished and acutely aware that ethical theory is the practice of particular people in particular times, places, cultures, and professional environments. The essays in this collection examine the variety of embodied experiences of individual people. They situate the bioethicist within the clinical or research context, take seriously the web of relationships in which all human beings are nested, and explore a number of the many different kinds of power relations that inform health care encounters.Naturalized Bioethics aims to help bioethicists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, disability studies scholars, medical researchers, and other health professionals address the ethical issues surrounding health care. ... Read more

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During and after the Harlem Renaissance, two intellectual forces --nationalism and Marxism--clashed and changed the future of African American writing. Current literary thinking says that writers with nationalist leanings wrote the most relevant fiction, poetry, and prose of the day.

Nationalism, Marxism, and African American Literature Between the Wars: A New Pandora's Box challenges that notion. It boldly proposes that such writers as A. Philip Randolph, Langston Hughes, and Richard Wright, who often saw the world in terms of class struggle, did more to advance the anti-racist politics of African American letters than writers such as Countee Cullen, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Alain Locke, and Marcus Garvey, who remained enmeshed in nationalist and racialist discourse.

Evaluating the great impact of Marxism and nationalism on black authors from the Harlem Renaissance and the Depression era, Anthony Dawahare argues that the spread of nationalist ideologies and movements between the world wars did guide legitimate political desires of black writers for a world without racism. But the nationalist channels of political and cultural resistance did not address the capitalist foundation of modern racial discrimination.

During the period known as the "Red Decade" (1929-1941), black writers developed some of the sharpest critiques of the capitalist world and thus anticipated contemporary scholarship on the intellectual and political hazards of nationalism for the working class.

As it examines the progression of the Great Depression, the book focuses on the shift of black writers to the Communist Left, including analyses of the Communists' position on the "Negro Question," the radical poetry of Langston Hughes, and the writings of Richard Wright.

Anthony Dawahare is an associate professor of English at California State University, Northridge. He has been published in African American Review, MELUS, Twentieth-Century Literature, and Criticism: A Quarterly for Literature, and the Arts. ... Read more

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Ann Petry (1908-1997) was a prominent African American writer during a period in which few black women were published with regularity in America. Her novels Country Place (1947), and The Narrows (1988), along with various collections of short stories and nonfiction, poignantly described the struggles and triumphs of middle-class blacks living in primarily white communities.

Petry's ancestors, the James family, served as inspiration for much of her fiction. This collection of more than four hundred letters among various family members shows a broad spectrum of middle-class black life and opinion. Collected and edited by the daughter of Ann Petry, Anything that Can Beat White? A Black Family's Letters is an engaging portrait of black family life from the 1890s to the early twentieth century, a period not often documented by African American voices.

Ann Petry's maternal grandfather, Willis Samuel James, was a slave taught by his children to read and write. He believed "the best place for the negro is as near the white man as he can get." He followed that "truth," working as coachman for a Connecticut governor and buying a house in a white neighborhood in Hartford. Willis had sixteen children by three wives. The letters in this collection are from him and his second wife, Anna E. Houston James, and five of Anna's children, of whom novelist Ann Petry's mother, Bertha James Lane, was the oldest.

History is made and remade by the availability of new documents, sources and interpretations. Anything that Can Beat White? contributes a great deal to this process. The experiences of the James family as documented in their letters challenge both representations of black people at the turn of the century as well as our contemporary sense of black Americans. ... Read more

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A rare and epic family saga
Meet the Jameses and the Lanes, the Chisholms and the Hudsons - all members of an extraordinary family of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century who come alive in the pages of Elisabeth Petry's Can Anything Beat White? A Black Family's Letters (University Press of Mississippi).Despite the Southern publisher, most of the African Americans portrayed in this epic tale are Yankees. They are descendants of a Civil War hero who served as coachman for an 1870s governor of Connecticut; they are also the ancestors of the author and her mother, Ann Petry, a prominent writer who grew up as the daughter of pharmacists in coastal Old Saybrook. (In The Street, she later vividly chronicled the Harlem experience.)
Theletters in this book were preserved by a member of the family in a tin can used to store the drugstore ice cream cones. They were written during what Elisabeth Petry calls the "nadir" of the American black experience, the period 1890-1910, the years of lynchings and the Supreme Court's Jim Crow decision, Plessy vs. Ferguson.But these were also the years of black progress, of the dueling worldviews of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.The ordinary lives of this handful of African Americans is set against this backdrop - a friend writes frighteningly of the murderous 1906 Atlanta race riots - but there is so much more.
There is the attempt of members of the family to do well in business, in educating themselves, in the military. There are the stumbling of any individuals in close relation - the father who neglects the daughter's graduation, requiring her to seek charity for her white dress for the occasion; the son who shoots a white man in the South, then appeals for money to bribe the sheriff; and the sense of shame that led the keeper of these letters quite clearly to destroy some of them. But there are heroes in here, the beautiful Bertha, who took care of her brothers and sisters, the main characters of this drama; her sister Harriet, full of spirit, who died an untimely death; and the brilliant Helen, who studied at some of the few venues available for African American women, Hampton Institute and Atlanta University,taught at an orphanage in Hawaii and later in a rural school in South Carolina. Her writing is the most memorable, as when she described a Hawaiian church service in which an old man "spat on the floor until he was tired of it, then from a little distance sent it through a broken pane of glass in a sash behind the minister."
Elisabeth Petry has wisely turned her collection of letters into a narrative, weaving together the threads of her family's tale while quoting copiously from them, so that the themes of striving and family troubles and hope shine through. She hints at each character's tale, then devotes entire chapters to each one, so that we end up feeling as though we'd lived though important years of their varied and intriguing lives.
Petry has now (2008) published another family-related work with Mississippi:At Home Inside: A Daughter's Tribute to Ann Petry. Judging from the first, it should be another compelling read.

An Amazing Snapshot of History
Liz Petry does a masterful job of combining history as we learned it with history in the words of those who were actually there.Finding and sharing letters from her ancestors and presenting them in the context of the world as they knew it is an incredible gift to our generation.This gem of a book gives a clear look at the everyday lives, the education and ambition of people who overcame the rigors and abuses of slavery and took their rightful places in post Civil War society.I found it enlightening and fascinating that it took only one generation to progress from slavery to college degrees.These wonderful people then passed their legacy of education and achievement to their progeny.In my opinion, this book should be required reading in every American History class in every high school and every college.

I was so taken by this brilliant composition, that I recommended it to a cousin working on a thesis concerning northern desegregation between 1954-1980 in the hope that such wonderful, first-hand, historical information would be helpful.He was thrilled.

Congratulations, Liz.Your work is superb, and I look forward to your next book, "At Home Inside: A Daughter's Tribute to Ann Petry."

M. E. McMillan
Author of "Rebirth of the Oracle - Tarot for the Modern World," and as Elizabeth Blackstone, author of "Virtual Strangers, A Woman's Guide to Love and Sex on the Internet" and "The Commoner's Guide to Dog Breeding."

A fascinating history lesson
I'm not a history buff per se but I found the James family collection of letters fascinating because it tells the story of an African-American family that was solidly middle class in the late 1800s at a time in America's history when most people were poor or struggling. Though historically rich, the book is told through the original voices of family members through their letters to one another so the reading is engaging and fast-paced.I wish I had read more like it when I was in school. ... Read more

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In telling the private story of the remarkable 24-year marriage of Mitchell and Marsh, Walker has used hundreds of the couple's previously unpublished letters and has conducted interviews with many relatives, friends, and co-workers of the couple. 60 photos. ... Read more

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A Joy to Read
I had tried reading "Southern Daughter" numerous times and could never get very far. So I was stoked when I found out about this biography. Less than 100 pages in, I finally got rid of "SD" and kept on reading. It is amazing that this book was inspired by Marianne Walker's being asked to give a lecture on a book she had never read. When she read the dedication page (To J. R. M.), she went in search of more information on this J. R. M. and this book is the result.

This love story is truly amazing and one that I'm sure many people would envy. I was a little surprised at how unsympathetic Margaret (Peggy) was. They really were a perfectly matched pair: Peggy was the type of girl/woman who needed to be taken care of and supported while John was the type who took care of other people. It would appear that he never resented the many "illnesses" Peggy came down with nor did he seem to mind working long hours to support them when a second income was very needed.

I didn't know much about Margaret Mitchell before I read this book, so I was quite surprised at how like Scarlett she was. I had some idea the amount of research that went into the writing and publishing of the book and the resulting headaches from foreign copyrights after reading Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind Letters, 1936-1949. [Subtitle]: Edited by Richard Harwell (which was a Fabulous read! Many of the letters written by Peggy that were included in the biography made it into this book of letters. [I wrote a review if anyone's interested]), but if I wasn't taking pain medication for my ankle, I would have gotten a headache reading about all of the problems they had dealing with other countries wanting to steal her book. It is also amazing the extent of the intrusion that was inflicted upon them once the book was published. I found myself getting angry as I read about the gall of some people. Being a private person myself, I felt for John and Peggy as they were bombarded at literally all hours of the night and day with phone calls, visitors (mostly strangers), interview requests, etc.

I loved that this book drew upon countless letters written by Peggy, John Marsh, family members, friends, and people who had anything to do with publishing the book and making the movie. It is amazing the amount of work John put into "GWTW" - not only editing, but researching; he looked over contracts, dealt with business correspondence, did the lion's share of the copyright mess, and took care of Peggy. He wanted to make sure Peggy wouldn't be bothered by any of the problems he took upon himself to resolve.

This book is basically a love story ... It just happens to involve the author of "Gone With The Wind" and her husband.

Margaret Mitchell and John Marsh: The Love Story Behind Gone With the Wind
Like a novel in itself, this lively narrative tells the captivating tale of Miss Margaret Mitchell's rise to debutante status in an Atlanta still recovering from the stamp of Sherman's boots. It takes you reeling through WWI, the flapper years, the Great Depression, and into WWII, collecting tragic anecdotes along the way.

The book covers Margaret's encounters/romances with Red Upshaw (football player, bootlegger, first husband, and supposed inspiration for Rhett Butler), John Marsh (Kentucky editor, shy soul, second husband and soul mate), Clifford Henry (World War I soldier, first fiance, and apparent inspiration for Ashley Wilkes), Allen Edee (college pal, "gentlem'n friend," Bolshevik chatterer, letter correspondent, and another believed template for Rhett Butler) - as well as her journey from bold writer to diffident, world famous author.

This book isn't like any biography I've ever read. Margaret Mitchell lived an epic drama.

From A Teens Perspective
Margaret Mitchell's own love story accentuated the movie. She was able to create such a romantic story because she was leading such a romantic life herself.

Margaret Mitchell Love Story
I felt that Margaret Mitchell's family was part of my own, and hated to see the book end.Am reading it now for the second time.Would love to communicate with Marianne Walker, direct.Just finished reading DardenAsbury Pyron's SOUTHERN DAUGHTER and it has made me so MAD.There are somany contradictions in it with the Walker version and I choose to believeMarianne! As you can see, I am a devoted Margaret Mitchell fan and havetried to read every thing I could throughout the years.I look forward tolearning if Marianne Walker is available to the "general" public,like me.

Not just for GWTW fans!This books is truly interesting.
I have been a GWTW fan since I was 12.This book is a must for GWTW fans and anyone else as well.This book gives us a peek into the writing process and what instant fame and forture can do to a person.It alsotells us of interesting facts about Margaret Mitchell, her husband John,and their families.This story is told partially through letters saved byfriends and families.A wonderful insight to that era of GWTW's initialpopularity. ... Read more

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Jubilee
Wonderful book!I read it when I was in high school and wanted to read it again.It's great! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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From the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, to the segregated courtrooms of the nation's capital, from the white male bastion of the World War II Army to the male stronghold of Howard University Law School, from the pulpits of churches where women had waited years for the right to ministerÂ--in all these places Dovey Johnson Roundtree (b. 1914) sought justice. Though she is a legendary African American figure in the legal community of Washington, D.C., she remains largely unknown to the American public.

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A Beautiful Story About a Remarkable Woman
As I read this book, I fell in love with Dovey's story and her extraordinary character.I marveled at her accomplishments and was inspired by her courage.The writing is so clear and lyrical, that I felt transformed to another place and time where I could literally hear Dovey's voice.Without ever having met this remarkable woman, I felt touched by her grace and moved by her unwavering dedication to family, country, and justice.

Justice older than the Law
Truly a remarkable and indispensable part of US history.Katie McCabe's creation of Dovey's voice in print is a remarkable demonstration of literary skill.

Janice's Review of "Justice Older Than the Law"
It is my honor to submit this review of "Justice Older Than the Law."As a current director at the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. where Dovey Roundtree spent many years as General Counsel, learning about her life of "firsts," courage, strength and sadness, has inspired me to continue the legacy of those who have gone before me, like Dovey, Dr. Height and my great aunt, Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee (2nd National President of NCNW).I especially admire the way that Katie McCabe (a Caucasian woman) was able to take Dovey's (an African-American woman) life story and write as if Dovey were right there talking to you.Get ready to learn about a piece of history that you will want to share with others.

A Race Woman of the Finest Order
To live a life of dignity and purpose is a good life.This is the remarkable story of an African American woman born in the jim crow South who with grit and determination refused to accept the future that her time and place dictated.A powerful story that serves as inspiration and a model of courage.

A 'Must Read'
Justice Older than the Law introduces readers to the amazing story of a woman who had the courage to spend her life bringing change to America, whether as one of the first Black WAACs, Civil Rights lawyer, or AME Minister. This should be on every high school, college and law school list of Required Reading; her friendships with Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Thurgood Marshall, Dorothy Height, and others at the forefront of the nascent Civil Rights Movement is fascinating. Katie McCabe's friendship w/Dovey Johnson Roundtree has resulted in a biography like no other -- thoughtful, honest, and mesmerizing. The passion Dovey practiced, as well as the author's passion to share Dovey's experiences, hopefully will engender a passion within each reader to share this book with others. ... Read more