Trescott also wrote compelling profiles unveiling unique human dimensions of singers Roberta Flack, Patti Labelle, Nancy Wilson, Donna Summer, the Shirelles, Natalie Cole, Gloria Gaynor, and Lena Horne. In addition, actors Al Freeman, ...
In his book A Disorderly House, James Mills, a scholarly legislator who was one of Unruh's top lieutenants in the Assembly and later became the president pro tempore (leader) of the California Senate, tells of magnificent feasts with ...
... Jane, 189 Google Department of Defense work, 194 philanthropy and, 164 trust and, 5, 45 Gordon, Vitaly, 93 Graham, Paul, 218 Great Recession of 2008, 70–71 Green, Jim, 30 grievances, airing, 16 Guardian, 113 H Haiti, relief efforts, ...
Which is why, one memorable day in 2003, I found myself pacing anxiously in the reception area of Apple's headquarters. In the four years since Salesforce opened for business, we'd hired four hundred employees, generated more than $50 ...
Brimming with drama, insight, and unexpected humor, Trailblazer recounts a unique life story, offering readers not just an engrossing journey but also the wisdom of an exceptional leader. From Trailblazer— "When the American journalist ...
This beautiful picture book tells the little-known story of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and an inspiration to Misty Copeland.
" - Steve Wilson, Match of the DayLily is one of the most talented footballers of her time but, when football is banned for women, she has to battle prejudice to play the sport she loves.Based on the incredible true story behind English ...
Trailblazer delves into Palin’s relationship with her husband Todd, including details on how they met and their shocking elopement, as well the births of their children, Track, Willow, Piper, Bristol, and the surprise of little Trig.
"The Father of Rocky Mountain National Park" tells of his experiences as a homesteader and as the leader of trail hikes for all ages in this evocative, easy-to-read autobiography. Includes the original illustrations.
A Navy pioneer, Vice Adm. Samuel Gravely was the first African American to be commissioned an officer in the U.S. Navy, the first to command a Navy ship, the first...
At Salesforce, the aim was to take decisions that were not only good for business, but also for society as a whole, and this book will show you how to make these positive steps.
This book is the result of the urgings of fellow Morgan State University Alumni to write an account of the life of my spouse, Carl Oliver Clark.
Cowboys & Harvey Girls Series: Trailblazer (Book 1) Praise for Anna Schmidt: "Readers wanting a good old fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter "The perfect read." ...
Describes the life and career of the Alaskan governor, from her early life and education to her political career and her Vice-Presidential candidacy in the 2008 Presidential election.
This limited edition publication also includes a biographical essay on Beasley by Ana Cecilia Alvarez, and introductions by Julia Meltzer and Jennifer A. Watts."-- The Huntington Store.
Trailblazer is a brave and powerful memoir that is both touching and thought-provoking and absolutely worth the read for those who care about equality. As a child, Mark Horton loved wearing women’s clothes.
The account - as modest and undemonstrative as Carson's feats were remarkable - covers his life as a trapper, Indian fighter, guide, and buffalo hunter up to the fall of...