Norman Granz: The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice (Hershorn Tad)(Pevná vazba)

Norman Granz: The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice (Hershorn Tad)(Pevná vazba)

'Any book on my life would start with my basic philosophy of fighting racial prejudice. I loved jazz, and jazz was my way of doing that,' Norman Granz told Tad Hershorn during the final interviews given for this book. Granz, who died in 2001, was iconoclastic, independent, immensely influential,

Fighting for the Faith, 27: The Many Crusades (Jensen Carsten Selch)(Pevná vazba)

The medieval idea of crusading was formative for Western identity and used for centuries--it actually outlived the Middle Ages and has significant polemical potential even today. Crusading was a multi-layered phenomenon that could be mobilised against a great variety of enemies, in many diverse

Unmuted: Conversations on Prejudice, Oppression, and Social Justice (Cherry Myisha)(Pevná vazba)

Why do people hate one another? Who gets to speak for whom? Why do so many people combat prejudice based on their race, sexual orientation, or disability? What does segregation look like today? Many of us ponder and discuss urgent questions such as these at home, and see them debated in the media,

I Am Jazz (Herthel Jessica)(Pevná vazba)

The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere 'This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book like this when

I Used to Have a Plan: But Life Had Other Ideas (Olanow Alessandra)(Pevná vazba)

Balm for the soul--Alessandra Olanow offers advice, inspiration, and encouragement for anyone who needs a shoulder to lean on during a difficult time.'I Know This Too Shall Pass. (But It Would Be Helpful to Know When).'After a series of events left her a divorced single mother questioning herself,

The Transgender Issue - An Argument for Justice (Faye Shon)(Pevná vazba)

Project Apollo: The Moon Odyssey Explained (Ferguson Norman)(Pevná vazba)

THAT'S ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN ...The Moon has always fascinated humans, and thoughts on how to get there occupied minds for hundreds of years. During the space race, setting foot on the Moon was the ultimate goal and the Apollo missions to the Moon are amongst the most successful and

Calhoun: American Heretic (Elder Robert)(Pevná vazba)

A new biography of the intellectual father of Southern secession--the man who set the scene for the Civil War, and whose political legacy still shapes America today. John C. Calhoun is among the most notorious and enigmatic figures in American political history. First elected to Congress in 1810,

Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners (Ferguson Diana)(Pevná vazba)

Packed full of the age-old wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who used their down-to-earth and practical experience to create beautiful, productive, and useful gardens without spending a fortune. Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it

Batman: The Man Who Laughs Deluxe Edition (Brubaker Ed)(Pevná vazba)

Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice (Stevenson Bryan)(Pevná vazba)

Flowers for Algernon (Keyes Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, the powerful, classic story about a man who receives an operation that turns him into a genius...and introduces him to heartache. Charlie Gordon is about to embark upon an unprecedented journey. Born with an unusually low IQ, he has been chosen as the

Champions of Change: 25 Women Who Made History (Watkins Naomi)(Pevná vazba)

Stories of powerhouse women who pushed for justice in politics, medicine, art, music, religion, tribal leadership, and more.In fighting to pass the 19th Amendment, brave suffragists like Susan B. Anthony and Emmeline B. Wells fought to end laws and take down barriers that prevented them from

David Seymour (Chim) (Beck Tom)(Pevná vazba)

This is a monograph on the work of David Seymour, who used his camera to record the political upheavals and social change of the 1930s. Known by his pseudonym, Chim, Seymour was a practitioner of concerned photography and his images provide an eloquent testimony to the strength and vulnerability of

The Alligator Who Came for Dinner (Smallman Steve)(Pevná vazba)

As the Son of a Dog Man ... I Smell Blood: Norman Kemmer and his life with the American Pit Bull Terrier (Kemmer Mitch)(Pevná vazba)

What It Is: The Life of a Jazz Artist (Liebman Dave)(Pevná vazba)

Dave Liebman is one of the leading forces in contemporary jazz. Prominently known for performing with Miles Davis and Elvin Jones, he has exerted considerable influence as a saxophonist, bandleader, composer, author, and educator. In addition to his recent recognition as a National Endowment for

Cat Man of Aleppo (Latham Irene)(Pevná vazba)

The hope-filled true story of the man who refused to leave Syria's cats

Stakeholder Management (Wasieleski David M.)(Pevná vazba)

Stakeholder theory is used for many purposes in a wide array of disciplines. It was intended to serve as a strategic management tool for business and society relationships in a capitalist system. While it has broad scholarly appeal, it is still somewhat controversial and is considered to be

Sense of Humour, Sense of Justice (Rumsey Fred)(Pevná vazba)

The autobiography of the Somerset and England cricketer Fred Rumsey, a charismatic fast bowler who founded the Professional Cricketers'

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice (Grimes Nikki)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to defend the rights of people everywhere in this moving picture book biography of Senator Kamala Harris. When Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches--so many, in fact, that

Technology, the Global Economy and Other New Challenges for Civil Justice (Miki Koichi)(Pevná vazba)

This is a fresh and stimulating book on new challenges for civil justice. It brings together leading experts from across the world to discuss relevant topics of civil justice from regional, cross-border, international and comparative

The Last Straw (Matthiessen Zoe)(Pevná vazba)

Meet Sippy, the world's last plastic straw Sippy, a plastic straw who was used once and then discarded, worries what will happen to him when he realizes he can't be recycled. As he flies, floats, and flutters around the planet, he meets animals who are struggling with the plastic problem. He chats

Story of E.H.Shepard - The Man Who Drew Pooh (Chandler Arthur R.)(Pevná vazba)