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Joy James
The academic profile is higher than the activist profile, but the activist profile is what I adore. It’s not a profile per se, it’s a practice of humility, and also…
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The first comprehensive exploration of 'The Captive Maternal', its profound historical roots and its revolutionary influence on Black feminist studies, radicalism, political philosophy and US politics
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Simon James Green
An uplifting and empowering anthology, A Year of Pride and Joy shares joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQIA+ voices, including Olympic gold medalist diver Tom Daley, author and historian Blair…
Elvin James Mensah
Moving, funny and tender, Small Joys is an epic novel about ordinary lives that introduces the world to an unforgettable cast of characters and a major new literary talent.
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Dhoruba Bin Wahad
Lessons for the antifascist fight now and to come rooted in well-learned lessons from Black liberation.
Revolution In These Times delivers veteran Black Panther Party member, Black Liberation Army leader…
Why have so many radical thinkers advocated for the abolition of prisons and punishment and why have their ideas been so difficult to communicate and garner widespread support? This book…
James Kent Psyd, Ronnie Kent MD
The Anxiety Algorithm provides a clear, effective plan you can turn to whenever you need a mindset of peace or as you seek to address long-standing anxiety and worry in…
Angela Davis is iconic as an international figure but few recognize the educational, political and ideological contexts that formed the public persona. Excavating layers of networks, activists, academics, polemicists, and…
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What happens when the police become an army?
Following on from earlier books in this series, come and meet a further 101 of the world's greatest Black inventors ranging from superb scientists to incredible innovators to exciting entrepreneurs…
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A roadmap to dismantle the colonizer state
James Devine
DESCRIPTION PART I: LIVING AS CHRIST'S DISCIPLE Filled with Joy and Empowered by God the Holy Spirit CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT Lesson 1 Grace Incident at the…
James McReynolds
I have never known anyone so obsessed with the subject of joy as my old friend James McReynolds. When I read his books about joy, I have the feeling that…
James Trueman
Beautiful, authentic photographs and sketches of The Lake District, including pictures of mountains, hills, fells, rivers and lakes.
Spanning the franchise's entire history, from Sean Connery's iconic swagger to Daniel Craig's rougher, more visceral interpretation of the superspy, James Bond Will Return offers both academic readers and fans…
"This funny and bighearted debut is an ode to queer friendship and chosen family. . . . A tender and generous novel about finding your people, getting vulnerable, and celebrating…
Mark James
Here are some introspective and reflective poems. I feel that some art is best when you are informed on the writer and the topic, but in this instance the message…
James Trueman, Christine Trueman
Taken in winter and summer and with a text explaining the context and location, these photographs show the breathtaking Scottish landscapes in their true colours.
Clive James
In the last book he completed before he died, Clive James offers a personal guide to the poems he found it impossible to forget.
James Wilt
James Wilt exposes the links between the global alcohol industry and capitalism.
James A Manthey
The book includes scholarly research on the psalms in general, yielding much fascinating information useful to a reader seeking to become knowledgeable about the wonderful psalms. The main focus, however…
These essays, by writer-activists incarcerated because of their political beliefs and acts, offer some controversial and thought-provoking theories of contemporary social change and liberation movements.
Presents writings by twentieth-century imprisoned authors examining confinement, enslavement, and political organizing in prison.
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A collection of writings by prisoners and scholars that documents the extension of the violence and the repression of the prison establishment into the larger society.
The role of black public intellectuals is being passionately debated both within and outside academia. This book offers an expansive examination of African-American intellectuals, both historically and in contemporary life.
As the political climate of the United States moves rightward, effective and visionary voices from the left become both rarer and more essential. In this volume, the author provides such…
Joy James has a long, well regarded career marked by praise from author/activists including Angela Davis, Robin D.G. Kelly, Howard Zinn, Manning Marable and reviews in trade, academic, and popular…
Writings by twentieth-century imprisoned authors examining confinement, enslavement, and political organizing in prison.
Examines progressive politics and intellectualism. This book covers Prisons, Repression, and Resistance; Marxism, Anti-Racism, and Feminism; Aesthetics and Culture; and Interviews. It is of interest for those concerned about social…
Meet sixteen Black inventors and their inventions!
Meet 101 Black inventors ranging from superb scientists to incredible innovators to exciting entrepreneurs!
Following on from 101 Black Inventors and their Inventions, come and meet another 101 of the world’s greatest Black inventors ranging from superb scientists to incredible innovators to exciting entrepreneurs…
James A Robbins Dmin
No one prepares you for the loss of your spouse. It is a gut wrenching journey that can make the biggest man crumble. It may even lead to a crisis…
Joey R Peyton
In an increasingly broken world filled with hate and violence, God's plan from the beginning was to save and restore the world to the glory for which he had created…
Shellene Anne Coleman
It’s like a part of my being was tearing away from my body and Innocense was leaving! I was begging her to please stay. She had a sweet smile and…
MARVELLOUS Black inventors: This book is a great introduction for very young children to discover the wonderful world of invention and creativity, with fantastic role models and exciting stories to…
Loree Lough
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Home from the Civil War a hopeless cripple and the master of a…
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The authors discuss abuses of police powers in our society. The issues they expose include racial profiling and sentencing disparities, the sexual exploitation of women in prison, racist violence, the…
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Shadowboxing presents an analysis of the history and practice of black feminisms, drawing upon political theory, history, and cultural studies in a sweepingly interdisciplinary work. Joy James charts new territory…
