Best Selling Books by David Walker

David Walker''s Appeal is a landmark work of American history and letters, the most radical piece of writing by an African American in the nineteenth century. Startling in its intensity, unrelenting in its attacks on slavery and white racism, it alarmed Southern slaveholders, inspired Northern abolitionists, and hastened the sectional conflicts that led to the Civil War. In this new edition of the Appeal, the distinguished historian Sean Wilentz draws on a generation of innovative research to throw fresh light on Walker''s life and ideas--and their enduring importance.

In 1829 David Walker, a free black born in Wilmington, North Carolina, wrote one of America''s most provocative political documents of the nineteenth century, Walker''s Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World. Decrying the savage and unchristian treatment blacks suffered in the United States, Walker challenged his ''afflicted and slumbering brethern'' to rise up and cast off their chains. Walker worked tirelessly to circulate his book via underground networks in the South, and he was so successful that Southern lawmakers responded with new laws cracking down on ''incendiary'' anti-slavery material.

Such is the very high esteem which is entertained for the memory of David Walker, and so general is the desire to preserve his “Appeal,” that the subscriber has undertaken, and performed the task of re-publication, with a brief notice of his life, having procured permission from his widow, Mrs. Dewson.The work is valuable, because it was among the first, and was actually the boldest and most direct appeal in behalf of freedom, which was made in the early part of the Anti-Slavery Reformation. When the history of the emancipation of the bondmen of America shall be written, whatever name shall be placed first on the list of heroes, that of the author of the Appeal will not be second.

This compelling anthology, *Walker''s Appeal, with a Brief Sketch of His Life,* offers a profound exploration into the fervent voices that propelled the abolitionist movement in America. Uniting an array of literary styles''Äîranging from fiery rhetoric to poignant narrative''Äîthe collection encapsulates the fervor and urgency of two remarkable orations that demand the reader''s attention. The titular ''Appeal'' serves as the centerpiece, a searing indictment of the injustices faced by African Americans, imbued with a moral imperative that resounds even today. Complemented by engaging contextual sketches, the anthology invites readers to encounter the historical landscape of the early 19th century through the unyielding lens of truth and justice. The anthology''s focus on David Walker and Henry Highland Garnet contextualizes their formidable influence within the larger framework of both the abolitionist movement and African American literature. Walker and Garnet, revered for their unwavering advocacy and reformist thought, emerge as pioneering figures whose works were deeply entwined with the radical ethos of their contemporaries. By capturing their voices, this collection channels the zeitgeist of a burgeoning movement advocating for equality, offering insights not only into their individual contributions but also into the broader tapestry of socio-political change. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of American history and African American literature will find this anthology an essential addition to their collections. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with powerful dialogues on social justice and resistance within a single volume. Readers are encouraged to explore these trailblazing works for their significant educational value, rich insights, and the profound conversation between past struggles and contemporary challenges. The anthology''s breadth and depth serve as a testament to the enduring power of collective voices championing change.

"When his feathered friend gets into a scary situation and the other lions are too big to help, Little Lion faces his fears and discovers that maybe he is a little bit brave after all!"--

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Marxism, one of the few philosophies that turned into an effective movement, not so long ago was the official ideology in one form or another of much of humanity. It was promulgated initially by the Soviet Union, then imposed on much of Central and Eastern Europe, later emerged in the People''s Republic of China, and gradually spread to other parts of Asia and even bits of Africa and Latin America. Although declining in its initial popularity, it still remains strong in several countries and is supported by numerous communist and other parties and countless individuals around the world. The A to Z of Marxism covers the history of Marxism and all its thinkers and schools of thought in a comprehensive manner. This is done, through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-reference dictionary entries on basic terms and concepts, significant thinkers and doers, and also the parties and countries that followed it.

From the illustrator of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight comes this author-illustrator debut about the everlasting bonds of love and family. If you could be a different kind of you, what would you wish to be? A monkey in a tree? Would you be a fluffy fox? A slow-moving sloth? Or maybe, if you had the choice, you wouldn’t be different at all... because maybe, right here with the ones you love is the best place in the world to be. Here With Me is the perfect gift, especially on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s Day!

A classic in the field, INTRODUCTION TO METHODS IN EDUCATION, 10th Edition, helps students master the basic competencies necessary to understand and evaluate the research of others, and shows them how to plan and conduct original research. The text''s strengths include a clear writing style, comprehensive topic coverage, well-chosen and effective examples that clarify complex concepts, and strong end-of-chapter exercises that expose students to intriguing research problems. This edition builds on the text''s strengths of teaching students to become more competent consumers and producers of research, with expanded coverage of qualitative methods, action research, and indigenous research; and an up-to-date feature focusing on research issues in the public realm. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Marxism covers of the basics of Karl Marx’s thought, the philosophical contributions of later Marxist theorists, and the extensive real-world political organizations and structures his work inspired—that is, the myriad political parties, organizations, countries, and leaders who subscribed to Marxism as a creed. This text includes a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, both thinkers and doers; political parties and movements; and major communist or ex-communist countries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Marxism.

This is a collection of interviews with many of the men and women who defined blaxploitation--a genre of films produced mainly in the 1970s that were marketed to a predominantly black audience. Among those interviewed are such icons as Jim Brown, Antonio Fargas, Gloria Hendry, Jim Kelly, Rudy Ray Moore, Ron O''Neal, William Marshall, Glynn Turman, Melvin Van Peebles and Fred Williamson.

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Children with brain and spinal tumors account for 20-25% of childhood cancers. Until the early 1990s there had been little progress in the development of new treatments, and outcomes were not improving despite advances seen in other childhood cancers. During the past 10 years, however, there has been a dramatic increase in interest in the subject a

A charmingly cozy rhyming picture book about a sweet little panda who has trouble falling asleep. The moon is too far, the stars are too high. Little Panda is scared by the dark of the sky. But a marvelous bug, with a magical light, is just what she needs to sleep through the night. It’s time for bed, but Little Panda wants to stay awake! Her bed is too lumpy, lullabies don’t work, and the dark is a little scary. But with the help of her parents and some twinkling friends, Little Panda might face her fears after all. Maybe, just maybe, she’ll even fall asleep!