The sample passages below are taken from among the 783 quotations contained within this remarkable book. All subjects are categorized alphabetically and indexed by author. Treasury of Black Qotations is a must for your home library!!! DESERTION It sometimes seems we are deserted by earth and heaven. -Frederick Douglass * * * DESIRE I've lived to bury my desires. And see my dreams corrode with rust: Now all that's left is fruitless fires That burn my empty heart to dust. -Alexander Pushkin * * * DESTINY Abused and scorned though we may be, our destiny is tied up with the destiny of America. -Martin Luther King, Jr. --- And my father and mother strengthened me in this my first impression, saying in my presence, I was intended for some great purpose. -Nat Turner * * * DEVELOPMENT The development of human society-from tribalism to feudalism, to capitalism, to socialism-is brought about by the needs and aspirations of mankind for a better life. -Paul Robeson
Presents the stories of heroism of those involved in the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott, which brought Dr Martin Luther King, Jr to prominence and improved the lives of all black Americans. This title includes a look at King's trial and an examination of how black and white lawyers worked together to overturn segregation in the courtroom.
The field of Educational Leadership and Management originated and grew to maturity in the Western societies of the USA, UK and Australia. However, since the mid-1990s, scholars in east Asia have asserted the need to ground leadership theories and practices in the 'local contexts' in which school leaders practice. Mastering Theories of Educational Leadership and Management is one of the first volumes published which seeks to do this. The edited chapters illustrate and elaborate how perspectives on key concepts and theories of educational leadership are being interpreted and enacted in East Asian societies. By doing so the book makes a valuable contribution which will hopefully reduce the gap between theories as explained by Western scholars and practices as enacted in East Asian societies. ~ Professor Dr. Philip Hallinger
Offers insight on one of the most innovative and flexible martial arts - kenpo. This book also offers techniques for winning tournament matches and surviving street fights.
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