Freedom Movement

Abolition for the People brings together 30 essays representing a diversity of voices - political prisoners, grassroots organizers, scholars, and relatives of those killed by the anti-Black terrorism of policing and prisons. This collection presents listeners with a moral choice: “Will you continue to be actively complicit in the perpetuation of these systems,” Kaepernick asks in his introduction, “or will you take action to dismantle them for the benefit of a just future?”

A historical fiction book set in Australia and America during the 19th century. Step aboard the whaling ship Catalpa as it embarks on a daring journey filled with peril, passion, and a relentless pursuit of freedom. "Plot to Free the Irish" immerses readers in a riveting tale of bravery and rebellion, where six Irish political prisoners risk it all for their fight against British oppression. Set against the backdrop of the Fenian movement in the 1850s to 1870s, this gripping narrative propels you into a world where the stakes are life and death—and liberty is the ultimate prize. In April ...

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Two unsung women whose power using food as a political weapon during the civil rights movement was so great it brought the ire of government agents working against them.

In Lighting the Fires of Freedom Janet Dewart Bell shines a light on women’s all-too-often overlooked achievements in the Movement. Through wide-ranging conversations with nine women, several now in their nineties with decades of untold stories, we hear what ignited and fueled their activism, as Bell vividly captures their inspiring voices. Lighting the Fires of Freedom offers these deeply personal and intimate accounts of extraordinary struggles for justice that resulted in profound social change, stories that remain important and relevant today.

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In 1942, when Mahatma Gandhi asks Indians to give one family member to the freedom movement, 10-year-old Anjali is devastated to think of her father risking his life for the freedom struggle. But it turns out he isn't the one joining. Anjali's mother is. And with this change comes many more adjustments designed to improve their country and use "ahimsa" - non-violent resistance - to stand up to the British government. First the family must trade in their fine foreign-made clothes for homespun cotton, so Anjali has to give up her prettiest belongings.

For 16 years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the country through numerous crises, shaping both Germany and international politics with her actions and attitudes. In her memoirs, co-written with her long-time political advisor Beate Baumann, she reflects on her life in two German states – 35 years in the German Democratic Republic, 35 years in reunited Germany.

Gretchen Sorin recovers a forgotten history of black motorists, and recounts their creation of a parallel, unseen world of travel guides, black only hotels, and informal communications networks that kept black drivers safe. At the heart of this story is Victor and Alma Green's famous Green Book, begun in 1936, which made possible that most basic American right, the family vacation, and encouraged a new method of resisting oppression.

Black American Faith: Exploring the AME Zion Church and Moorish Science Temple Unlock the rich tapestry of Black American spiritual history with this compelling 2-in-1 volume. Black American Faith brings together two profound journeys of faith and empowerment, offering an accessible and inspiring look at the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the Moorish Science Temple of America. Discover a Legacy of Freedom and Faith Dive into the remarkable story of the AME Zion Church, the "Freedom Church," which stood at the heart of abolitionist movements and civil rights struggles. Explore ...

Four hundred years in the future, in a dystopian sphere city called Vampire Nation, humans have only three choices: become a vampire, become a breeder, or become a feeder. But Devin wants something forbidden: his freedom. But freedom isn’t free—it always comes at a price... Ariana helps Devin escape, but she is caught and arrested. She faces capital charges, but her captors aren’t ready to kill her—yet. When she’s interrogated about the resistance movement, her only chance to stay alive is not to give them what they want to know. As a prisoner of the highest-ranking vampires, who ...

In this international history of Reconstruction, Don Doyle chronicles the world events inspired by the Civil War. Between 1865 and 1870, France withdrew from Mexico, Russia sold Alaska to the US, and Britain proclaimed the new state of Canada. British workers demanded more voting rights, Spain toppled Queen Isabella II and ended slavery in its Caribbean colonies, Cubans rose against Spanish rule, France overthrew Napoleon III, and the kingdom of Pope Pius IX fell before the Italian Risorgimento.

In the 19th century India was under British rule. It was also a land in need of social reform. This period gave rise to several movements in the country, some of them reformist, others fighting for independence. In the course of these struggles, many individuals distinguished themselves by leading the campaign for change and bringing about a new awakening in the country. Unsung Heroes is a tribute to the courage, vision and sacrifice of some of these brave sons and daughters of India. Volume II includes Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Lala Lajpat Rai, Dadabhai Naoroji, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, ...

There is a saying: knowledge is power. The secret is this. Knowledge, applied at the right time and place, is more than power. It’s magic. That’s what the Black Panther Party did. They called up this magic and launched a revolution. In the beginning, it was a story like any other. It could have been yours and it could have been mine. But once it got going, it became more than any one person could have imagined.

At the age of 17, Adolfo Kaminsky had narrowly escaped deportation to Auschwitz and was living in Nazi-occupied Paris, using forged documents to hide in plain sight. Due to his expert knowledge of dyes and his ability to masterfully reproduce official documents with an artistic eye, he was recruited to join the Jewish underground. He soon became the primary forger for the Resistance in Paris, working tirelessly with his network to create papers that would save an estimated 14,000 men, women, and children from certain death.

Using the latest, research-backed psychotherapy and neuroscience, Journey to Shalom presents the sacred stories of Scripture like you’ve never seen them before. The human struggle of alienation, shame, and exile is brought to light and a vision of restoration and wholeness is made clear.

The civil rights movement has become national legend, lauded by presidents from Reagan to Obama to Trump, as proof of the power of American democracy. This fable, featuring dreamy heroes and accidental heroines, has shuttered the movement firmly in the past, whitewashed the forces that stood in its way, and diminished its scope. And it is used perniciously in our own times to chastise present-day movements and obscure contemporary injustice.

In the quiet town of Seneca Falls, New York, over the course of two days in July 1848, a small group of women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, held a convention that would launch the woman's rights movement and change the course of history. The implications of that remarkable convention would be felt around the world - and indeed are still being felt today.

The FIRE Blueprint—A Practical Guide to Financial Independence and Early Retirement Are you tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of working just to pay the bills? Do you dream of achieving financial independence and early retirement but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, market uncertainties, and a FIRE number that seems impossible to reach? The FIRE Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Financial Independence and Early Retirement is the ultimate step-by-step playbook designed to take you from financial uncertainty to a life of freedom. Whether you’re a beginner struggling to start ...

In the 19th century India was under British rule. It was also a land in need of social reform. This period gave rise to several movements in the country, some of them reformist, others fighting for independence. In the course of these struggles, many individuals distinguished themselves by leading the campaign for change and bringing about a new awakening in the country. Unsung Heroes is a tribute to the courage, vision and sacrifice of some of these brave sons and daughters of India. Volume I features Mahatma Jotirao Phule, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sarojini Naidu, Bal Gangadhar Kher, Maulana ...