Heritage History

The first of the Founding Documents Trilogy featuring the Declaration of Independence. The listener is swept into a chapter of history ripped from the headlines of the late 1700s, where the future of the Colonies hung in the balance. Would the founding fathers be executed for high treason, or would they sign the document that would mean...Independence Now!

Three celebrations of family across the generations from Emmy Award winner, columnist, and NPR commentator Janus Adams. Based on an article first published in Essence magazine, "Going Home" is a classic tale of immigrants in the promised land. Adams retraces her childhood roots in the Civil Rights movement in the U.S. back to the dreams of her great-grandparents in their ancestral Caribbean home.

Grandma Speak is a book which provides guidelines for families to preserve their memories through stories. Grandma Speak has a set of clear and simple instructions that will explain how to plan, organize and record your family's stories. Grandma Speak helps you to "put it all together" in order to have a priceless keepsake of your family's history.

Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other artists in a variety of genres, including pop, rap, and R&B. Celebrate artists such as Nina Simone, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar who have made notable achievements in music.

Next Generation Indie Book Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2023 National Indie Excellence Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2023 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Women's Fiction Finalist 2023 American Writing Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2023 NYC Big Book Award Chick Lit Distinguished Favorite 2023 Indies Today Semi-Finalist 2022 Fiercely independent Mary Pontrelli is blindsided when the New Orleans building housing her New Age store and upstairs apartment is listed for sale. Worse yet, a developer wants to destroy it and her high school ex-boyfriend—ahem, nemesis—is leading their ...

After decades of living in resigned isolation, with only his dogs for companionship, Michael found himself surrounded by new and exciting friends. More than that, he found a family - but his new companions came with new complications. Michael was kidnapped by pixies, thrown into a world outside of his reality, and watched his only home burn to the ground. He fought elves, dragons, and even a race of beings sworn to hunt and destroy vampires. Vampires like Michael. But every bizarre and wonderful twist confirmed that he was part of something he never thought he’d have again.

Martin Luther King Jr. stands as one of the most compelling and transformative figures in modern history. As a minister, activist, and the leader of the American civil rights movement, King’s unwavering commitment to justice and equality reshaped the social and political landscape of the United States. His visionary leadership and philosophy of nonviolent resistance became the cornerstone of a movement that challenged entrenched systems of oppression, inspiring millions to confront injustice with courage and conviction. This biography takes readers on a journey through the life of Martin ...

Life is constant change. We must accept this fact and know that everything we see or hold disappears and decays. Doors open constantly to distinct areas and close firmly behind us as we finish each phase of life. One hundred years ago Jacob and Aganetha Suderman were young parents with a growing family. They moved to America. Since 1922 they rest side by side in the Ebenfeld Cemetery. Their eleven grown children sleep and wait with them. Will the lines of God’s grace be strong enough to extend to future generations? As long as earth stands and new babies are born to our children and ...

Until recently, McClelland and Stewart had been known as 'The Canadian Publisher', the country's longest-lived and best independent press. Its dynamic leader, Jack McClelland, worked with successive provincial and federal governments to help draft policies in the 1960s and '70s which ensured that Canadian stories would, for the first time in the nation's history, be told and published by Canadians. M&S introduced Canadians to themselves while championing the nation's literature.

An inspiring collection of DK audiobooks focused on Black history. Discover the obstacles that many Black people faced on the way to making ground-breaking accomplishments. You'll find out how they created lasting change and paved the way for future generations. This fantastic resource pack for teachers and students is the perfect companion to support the teaching of Black history.

From the bestselling author of McCarthy's Bar, this is a hilarious and thought-provoking journey into his Irish heritage around the world. As a veteran traveller, Pete McCarthy has long been intrigued that the emigrant Irish can be found in all corners of the globe. Determined to pin down mythical tales of his own clan history, Pete is thrust into a world-wide adventure that reveals an unsettled and poignant history, while unearthing a good pint in the most unexpected locations.