In Search of Sisterhood is a rich history of the largest black women's organization in the United States. With alumni such as Lena Horne, Roberta Flack, and Barbara Jordan, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has been, in Paula Giddings' words, a "compelling reflection of black women's aspirations". Now--finally--here is its remarkable story.
The Millionaires Unit is the story of a gilded generation of young men from the zenith of privilege: a Rockefeller, a Taft, and several who counted friends and relatives among presidents and statesmen of the day. Driven by the belief that their membership in the American elite required certain sacrifices, they were determined to be first into the ...
"The deities of the theatre are the playwrights. These gods have their own bible-the "Dramatists Sourcebook.""-"Back Stage" "The "Sourcebook" is a treasure trove of sound advice and practical information for the working writer. It provides a road map for beginning writers and is an essential reference for those well traveled."-Donald Margulies, ...
The women of the Hope Spring Community Church Cookbook Committee are friends whose lives encompass a variety of facets and problems. Their regard for each other and their religious faith help them through whatever life dishes out.
This guide to massage covers everything the massage therapist needs to know and includes sections on the career options, strategies and tactics, business, practical and legal information, sources of equipment and information.
Esoteric Orders and Their Work examines how and why esoteric schools have restricted admission to their secret societies and orders, and shrouded their practices in mystery. The knowledge guarded by these schools -- passed down through the ages, and revised from time to time by great teachers -- is a secret science that studies the causes that lie ...
The Ivy League is full of societies and clubs, some public and some very private, but none is as secret as Yale's Skull and Bones, a tiny, mysterious society that has spawned three presidents, including George W. Bush and his father. Skull and Bones' cloak-and-dagger secrecy has prompted people worldwide to attribute to it some of the most ...
A novel by the author of "The Windchill Factor". It is 1982. The Pope is dying in the Vatican, an explosive document is awaiting discovery in an Irish monastery and a nun is murdered at her prayers in New Jersey. The nun's brother uncovers evidence of an ancient organization of killers.
"A masterful combination of emerging theory and empirical comparison of one of the most intriguing areas of transnational politics. Keck and Sikkink access a broad range of theory from social movements, international relations, and comparative politics research to glean from a wealth of their own research findings solid and thought-provoking ...
This chronicle of espionage, drug smuggling, and elitism in Yale University's Skull & Bones society offers rare glimpses into this secret world with previously unpublished documents, photographs, and articles that delve into issues such as racism, financial ties to the Nazi party, and illegal corporate dealings. Contributors include Antony Sutton, ...
America's dark history of anti-Semitism, racism, and ethnic bigotry -- and many of the efforts to combat such prejudice -- has received growing attention in recent years. Yet one of the most important stories in America's struggle to overcome ethnic and religious hatred has gone largely untold. From the Depression to the late 1960s Jewish ...
From the scattered work of curious individuals, science has grown throughout human history to permeate every aspect of society and culture. This book provides a comprehensive account of the process that led eventually to the permanent establishment of learned societies, scientific academies, museums, and university departments devoted to ...
The successful sequel to The First Jewish Catalog extends the discussion of basic laws and practices and offers further suggestions on how to make them part of your life.
Designed to help amateur archaeologists discover digs in Europe and the USA where they will be encouraged to participate, this guide covers site locations, tools, methods, the law, field schools, archaeological organizations and agencies, maps, museums and more.
When van driver Bob Naylor, who likes to write jingles, is prodded by his teenage daughter into joining the Chichester Writers' Circle, he scarcely expects to find that, among the anticipated set of literary snobs, he will be rubbing elbows with one or more potential victims of murder by arson.
The Fullers sold their business, donated all the money to charity, and went in search of a new dream. Twenty years later, Fuller and his wife are sharing that dream: Habitat for Humantity Interna-tional.
Known as the organization that gives "great deals" to seniors through various discounts, the American Association of Retired Persons has another side which Dale Van Atta says works to the detriment of taxpayers, especially AARP members. In this book, he exposes the hidden agendas that will make AARP members think twice.
Whether looking for an old army buddy, locating a birth parent, collecting debts, or awarding inheritances, the search will be easier with the help of this reference.
"NRA: An American Legend" is the official account of the history of the National Rifle Association. From a humble beginning over 131 years ago the volume recounts the story of the organization including several hundred photos.
Charlie Peace, a young black detective constable, and Superintendent Mike Oddie examine evidence both old and new as the strange mystery of the Sneddon literary heritage unfolds in a remote Yorkshire village, following a new case of murder. By the author of "Death in a Cold Climate".
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The Divine Nine: The History of African-American Fraternities and Sororities
