In The Assassination of the Black Male Image, noted political analyst and media critic Dr. Earl Ofari Hutchinson offers a searing, controversial indictment of our society's attitudes toward black men. The black male image, he argues, has been b

This study combines a descriptive and theoretical presentation of Kɔnni, a Gur language of northern Ghana. It presents an Optimality Theory analysis of the entire phonological system. The description of noun morphology includes the noun class...

In this truly original portrayal of a girl struggling to break free of society's definitions, Printz Honor author A.S. King asks readers to question everything--and offers hope to those who will never stop seeking real love.Astrid Jones desperately wants...

A Muslim immigrant teen struggles to hold her family together in the wake of 9/11 in this poignant novel from acclaimed author Marina Budhos. You forget. You forget you don't really exist here, that this isn't your home. Since emigrating from Bangladesh,...

Ashikoo, The Black Snake is a magical being from Africa. Follow him along his journey as he saves the people of Asia from deadly fires, an evil snake foe, and a wicked king. The evil snake is after the king's enchanted ball. Will Ashikoo arrive in time...

Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the middle grade Seeds of America trilogy. As the Revolutionary War rages on, Isabel and Curzon have narrowly escaped Valley Forge--but their relief is short-lived. Before long they are...

Volume 1 of the 2 volume novel, Asenath and Our Song of Songs, shares scenes from the life of Shirah Shulamit Ojero, an African American Jewish girl and woman, growing up in Washington, DC. Shirah reexamines and affirms her Judaic ancestry, becomes a...

Asemsebe is a Ghanaian word which roughly translates to "words of wisdom," or "philosophical debate." What follows is a collection of poems, soliloquies, and prose intended to tickle dormant ears deep within the human psyche. It is an invitation to...

Asemsebe is a Ghanaian word which roughly translates to "words of wisdom," or "philosophical debate." What follows is a collection of poems, soliloquies, and prose intended to tickle dormant ears deep within the human psyche. It is an invitation to...

Ascension is as spellbinding as Coltrane's music.--The New Review of Records This remarkable book traces the development of Coltrane's music as it moved from hard bop to the freest jazz. . . . Informed and convincing, Ascension belongs on the short list...

Not even the most cunning vampire can outsmart his way toward Ascension. The dome city is complete, and a new society must be established. An impenetrable wall separates the districts. The division between factions of humans and vampires is drawn...

If you could wish for anything, what would you wish for? When Max gets a magic amulet that makes nearly every desire come true, she'll learn the truth of be careful what you wish for. However, magical hijinks aren't all that Max has to worry about...

Inspired by the award-winning film of the same name.If you were told that a murderer was to be released into your neighborhood, how would you feel? But what if it weren't only one, but thousands? Could there be a common roadmap to reconciliation? Could...

Despite the commonly held perception that most northern citizens embraced racial equality, As Long As They Don't Move Next Door graphically demonstrates the variety of methods-including violence and intimidation, unjust laws, restrictive covenants,...

As I Ascend is an unforgettable collection of poems about love, race, and all things in between from Sina Hilbert in her book debut.In As I Ascend, Sina not only gives readers an intimate, unfiltered look into her own experiences with romantic love and...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES - The highly anticipated finale to the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series, the instant bestsellers that read like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end of this mystery series, you'll never think of...