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  • The Past as Prelude

    New Orleans 1718–1968

    Edited by Hodding Carter ...
    The Past as Prelude is a collection of essays exploring the rich, cultural history of New Orleans over the city's first 250 years from 1718–1968.In this topical history of one of America's oldest cities, a group of talented essayists explore the fascinating and varied patterns that have marked New Orleans' growth. These multiple perspectives allow glimpses into topics as varied as the diverse ... Read more

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  • Flushed

    How the Plumber Saved Civilization

    Hodding Carter writes, "The unsung hero of human history was, of course, the Brain of Drains, the Hub of Tubs, the Power of Showers, the Brewer of Sewers...the humble plumber.... The Irish may have saved civilization, once, but plumbers have done so countless times."When we consider the amenities that really make a difference in our well-being, surely good plumbing must rank near the top. But ... Read more

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  • The South Strikes Back

    Series series Civil Rights in Mississippi Series
    In The South Strikes Back, Hodding Carter III describes the birth of the white Citizens’ Council in the Mississippi Delta and its spread throughout the South. Originally published in 1959, this book begins with a brief historical overview and traces the formation of the Council, its treatment of African Americans, and its impact on white communities, concluding with an analysis of the Council’s ... Read more

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  • How to Connect with Donors and Double the Money You Raise

    "With colorful and provocative stories Tom Wolf reminds us that fundraising is an art not a science. It is about people, not about institutions. When did you last enjoy a book about asking people for money?"--Michael Marsicano, Foundation for the Carolinas"Tom Wolf focuses on the relationship side of fundraising, and therefore provides welcome relief as the craft becomes increasingly metric ... Read more

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  • Mississippi Black Paper

    Series series Civil Rights in Mississippi Series
    At the height of the civil rights movement in Mississippi, as hundreds of volunteers prepared for the 1964 Freedom Summer Project, the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) compiled hundreds of statements from activists and everyday citizens who endured police abuse and vigilante violence. Fifty-seven of those testimonies appear in Mississippi Black Paper. The statements recount how white ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • So the Heffners Left McComb

    Series series Civil Rights in Mississippi Series
    On Saturday, September 5, 1964, the family of Albert W. "Red" Heffner Jr., a successful insurance agent, left their house at 202 Shannon Drive in McComb, Mississippi, where they had lived for ten years. They never returned. In the eyes of neighbors, their unforgiveable sin was to have spoken on several occasions with civil rights workers and to have invited two into their home. Consequently, the ... Read more

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  • A History of the World in 100 Objects

    This book takes a dramatically original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentally, as prisms through which we can explore past worlds and the lives of the men and women who lived in them. The book's range is enormous. It begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the ... Read more

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    Discover the latest intriguiging, Scientifically sound explinations to Age-old puzzles

    What was the Minotaur? Did a Welsh prince discover America? Did Robin Hood really exist? How does the Star of Bethlehem fit into the science of astronomy? Is the Vinland Map a fake? Can archaeologists use spirit messages to guide their work?For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and charlatans have attempted to decipher the baffling mysteries of our past, from the Stonehenge to the lost ... Read more

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