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My Father's Name

A Black Virginia Family after the Civil War

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An African American studies scholar traces his family lineage to a Black Virginia neighborhood in the era of Reconstruction in this historical memoir.As an expectant father, Lawrence P. Jackson decides to go looking for his late grandfather's home in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, an old house by the railroad tracks in Blairs. Armed with nothing but childhood memories, his journey evolves into a ... Read more

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An African American studies scholar traces his family lineage to a Black Virginia neighborhood in the era of Reconstruction in this historical memoir.As an expectant father, Lawrence P. Jackson decides to go looking for his late grandfather's home in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, an old house by the railroad tracks in Blairs. Armed with nothing but childhood memories, his journey evolves into a
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The Indignant Generation

A Narrative History of African American Writers and Critics, 1934-1960

by Lawrence P. Jackson ...

Recovering the lost history of a crucial era in African American literatureThe Indignant Generation is the first narrative history of the neglected but essential period of African American literature between the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights era. The years between these two indispensable epochs saw the communal rise of Richard Wright, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ralph Ellison, Lorraine Hansberry, ... Read more

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Recovering the lost history of a crucial era in African American literatureThe Indignant Generation is the first narrative history of the neglected but essential period of African American literature between the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights era. The years between these two indispensable epochs saw the communal rise of Richard Wright, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ralph Ellison, Lorraine Hansberry,
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A Black Tale of Homeland, Baltimore

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*A Kirkus Best Book of 2022*A stirring consideration of homeownership, fatherhood, race, faith, and the history of an American city.In 2016, Lawrence Jackson accepted a new job in Baltimore, searched for schools for his sons, and bought a house. It would all be unremarkable but for the fact that he had grown up in West Baltimore and now found himself teaching at Johns Hopkins, whose vexed ... Read more

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*A Kirkus Best Book of 2022*A stirring consideration of homeownership, fatherhood, race, faith, and the history of an American city.In 2016, Lawrence Jackson accepted a new job in Baltimore, searched for schools for his sons, and bought a house. It would all be unremarkable but for the fact that he had grown up in West Baltimore and now found himself teaching at Johns Hopkins, whose vexed
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The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hockey

by Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence ...

Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love reading along with Timmy and his Fart as they play hockey together!The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hockey is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy's first hockey tryouts. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Fart attempts ... Read more

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Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love reading along with Timmy and his Fart as they play hockey together!The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hockey is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy's first hockey tryouts. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Fart attempts
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Against All Odds

Defeating the Giants in Your Life

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The story of David versus Goliath teaches us to trust Gods Word above the terrifying fears we face on a daily basis. We all have giants that we must face. We can learn how David faced his, even against all odds. ... Read more

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The story of David versus Goliath teaches us to trust Gods Word above the terrifying fears we face on a daily basis. We all have giants that we must face. We can learn how David faced his, even against all odds.
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Yes We Did

Photos and Behind-the-Scenes Stories Celebrating Our First African American President

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"Eight years in the White House went by so fast. That's why I'm so grateful that Lawrence was there to capture them. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do."--From the foreword by Barack ObamaWhen Lawrence Jackson took the job as White House photographer in early 2009, he knew he'd have a front row seat to history. What he didn't expect was the deep personal connection he would feel, as a ... Read more

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"Eight years in the White House went by so fast. That's why I'm so grateful that Lawrence was there to capture them. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do."--From the foreword by Barack ObamaWhen Lawrence Jackson took the job as White House photographer in early 2009, he knew he'd have a front row seat to history. What he didn't expect was the deep personal connection he would feel, as a
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The Day My Fart Followed Me Home

by Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence ...

If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love this!The Day My Fart Followed Me Home is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and how he meets his new friend!If you enjoy reading funny books with gorgeous pictures and love your child to read along with you, then make sure you grab The Day My Fart Followed Me Home!Discover and giggle along with Timmy on his unexpected ... Read more

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If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love this!The Day My Fart Followed Me Home is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and how he meets his new friend!If you enjoy reading funny books with gorgeous pictures and love your child to read along with you, then make sure you grab The Day My Fart Followed Me Home!Discover and giggle along with Timmy on his unexpected
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Barack Obama: Uncommon Grace is the first look at the Obama presidency through the eyes of all seven White House photographers who documented his years in office. The book tells the story of this essential time—from Obama’s joyous inauguration to his final bittersweet days in office—through nearly 300 photographs, many never published before. It focuses on Obama the man: his humility and his ... Read more

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Barack Obama: Uncommon Grace is the first look at the Obama presidency through the eyes of all seven White House photographers who documented his years in office. The book tells the story of this essential time—from Obama’s joyous inauguration to his final bittersweet days in office—through nearly 300 photographs, many never published before. It focuses on Obama the man: his humility and his
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A Black Tale of Homeland, Baltimore

by Lawrence Jackson ...

Narrated by Korey Jackson ...

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When Lawrence Jackson accepted a new job teaching in Baltimore, he searched for schools for his sons and bought a house. This would be unremarkable but for the fact that he grew up in West Baltimore and his job was at Johns Hopkins,whose vexed relationship to its neighborhood, to the city and its history, provides a point of departure for this captivating memoir in essays.With sardonic wit, ... Read more

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When Lawrence Jackson accepted a new job teaching in Baltimore, he searched for schools for his sons and bought a house. This would be unremarkable but for the fact that he grew up in West Baltimore and his job was at Johns Hopkins,whose vexed relationship to its neighborhood, to the city and its history, provides a point of departure for this captivating memoir in essays.With sardonic wit,
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The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer

by Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence ...

Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!If your child loves soccer and playing sport, then you're going to love reading along with Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart!The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his imaginary best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy's soccer match, and meet his new friend Sophie. Chaos and laughter ... Read more

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Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!If your child loves soccer and playing sport, then you're going to love reading along with Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart!The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his imaginary best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy's soccer match, and meet his new friend Sophie. Chaos and laughter
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The Magic of Recluce (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

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by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Bradley Smith, Andy Brownstein, Amanda Forstrom, Elizabeth Jernigan, Terence Aselford, Alejandro Ruiz, Christopher Walker, Nick DePinto, Chris Genebach, Michael Glenn, Kimberly Gilbert, Carolyn Kashner, Tara Giordano, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Nora Achrati, Chris Davenport, Scott McCormick, Jonathon Church, Colleen Delany, David Jourdan, Matthew Bassett, Nanette Savard, Richard Rohan, Michael John Casey, Matthew Pauli, Lawrence Redmond, Joe Mallon, Ken Jackson ...

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L.E. Modesitt Jr.'s The Magic of Recluce begins his bestselling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy.Young Lerris yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. In Recluce this means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands ... Read more

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L.E. Modesitt Jr.'s The Magic of Recluce begins his bestselling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy.Young Lerris yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. In Recluce this means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands
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The Hoopster

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Andre Anderson is a black teenager with a dream. Although he loves to play basketball and laugh with his friends, he also loves to write and wants to make his mark on the world. One summer when he is assigned to do a magazine article about race, he creates a passionate and explosive piece. Soon, he is the target of racists who brutally attack him, putting him in the hospital. With his hand and ... Read more

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Andre Anderson is a black teenager with a dream. Although he loves to play basketball and laugh with his friends, he also loves to write and wants to make his mark on the world. One summer when he is assigned to do a magazine article about race, he creates a passionate and explosive piece. Soon, he is the target of racists who brutally attack him, putting him in the hospital. With his hand and
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