Describes slavery in the U.S., the harsh conditions under which slaves lived, the resistance with which they fought for their rights, the revolts, and the involvement of slaves in the Civil War....
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Author: Katz, William LorenSummary:Genre: Juvenile nonfiction -
Author: Brown, LarrySummary:Presents a Vietnam war story that probes the long-term effects of combat on two veterans.
Genre: War fiction, Romance fiction -
Author: Lester, JuliusSummary:A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and...
Genre: Juvenile nonfiction -
Author: Jackson, SheneskaSummary:
The story of Jazmine and X-Man, one breaking away from her preacher father, the other heading for a life on the streets. Together, they escape Los Angeles South Central through their music.
Genre: Romance fiction -
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Word for word unabridged recording of The Gospel According to St. Matthew, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding.
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Author: Rhodes, Jewell ParkerSummary:
In mid 19th-century New Orleans, Marie Laveau was the notorious queen of voodoo -- worshiped and feared by blacks and whites alike. Voodoo Dreams reimagines the woman behind this legend, a...
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Author: Simon, MichaelSummary:
Detective Dan Reles looks at the high profile case of the murdered former child star as a way to jump start his career and his life after being dumped by the woman he loves. His investigation...
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Author: Achebe, ChinuaSummary:Traces the growing friction between village leaders and Europeans determined to save the heathen souls of Africa.
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Author: Myers, Walter DeanSummary:After reluctantly taking on the leadership of the Harlem gang, the Scorpions, Jamal finds that his enemies treat him with respect when he acquires a gun--until a tragedy occurs.
Genre: Juvenile fiction -
Author: Wright, RichardSummary:The author relates his life as an African American growing up in the South during the Jim Crow years. This version of the autobiography is presented in two parts, as authorized by the author's...
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Author: Brown, SandraSummary:
A best-selling author known for her steamy, modern romances, Sandra Brown creates vivid portraits of flesh and blood characters. With her clever, clear plotting, she glowingly captures couples as...
Genre: Romance fiction -
Author: Szablowski, WitoldSummary:
Anthony Bourdain meets Kapuscinski in this chilling look from within the kitchen at the appetites of five of the twentieth century's most infamous dictators, by the acclaimed author of...
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Author: Erdrich, LouiseSummary:
Louise Erdrich's mesmerizing new novel, her first in almost three years, centers on a compelling mystery. The unsolved murder of a farm family haunts the small, white, off-reservation town of...
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Author: Due, TananariveSummary:
After the disappearance of her immortal husband David, Jessica Jacobs-Wolde must come to terms with the healing blood David gave to her and their daughter Fana. As Fana's powers grow, mother...
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Author: Due, TananariveSummary:
Jessica believes she has it all -- a loving husband, a wonderful daughter and a rising career as a Miami Herald reporter. David, her husband, is a master of languages, history and jazz music. But...
Genre: Horror fiction