Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus and sparked a boycott that changed America. Harriet Tubman helped more than three hundred slaves escape the South on the Underground Railroad. Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. The lives these women led are part of an incredible story about courage in the face of oppression; about the challenges and triumphs of the battle for civil rights; and about speaking out for what you believe in--even when it feels like no one is listening. Andrea Davis Pinkney's moving text and Stephen Alcorn's glorious portraits celebrate the lives of ten bold women who lit the path to freedom for generations.

Ten female freedom fighters let their lights shine in African-American history, and the stories of those women, from Harriet Tubman to Rosa Parks, are told in this collection. Full-color illustrations.

The Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) consisted to a large degree of a series of reprisal killings between the IRA and the British Crown forces. An important figure in the development of Republicanism and the Irish Republican Brotherhood in the west of Ireland, Colm O'Gaora, was also a leading figure in the first generation of nationalist intellectuals who defined the emergence of the nascent Irish state. On the Run is his memoir, which provides a fascinating insight into a particularly turbulent era in Irish history.

On April 7, 1988, Albie Sachs, an activist South African lawyer and a leading member of the ANC, was car-bombed in Maputo, capital of Mozambique, by agents of South Africa's security forces. His right arm was blown off and he lost the sight of one eye. This intimate and moving account of his recovery records the gradual recuperation of his broken body, his complex interaction with health professionals, the importance of touch and sensuality, and his triumphant reentry into the world. It also captures the spirit of a remarkable man: his enormous optimism, his commitment to social justice, and his joyous wonder at the life that surrounds him. In a new epilogue, Sachs gives a gripping insider's view of the major public events of the last decade--the election of Nelson Mandela, the formation of the Constitutional Court and Sachs's appointment as judge, and his own role with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Freedom's Fire Fighters: Out of Control by Kenneth E. Wright Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Details ISBN 1414044801 ISBN-13 9781414044804 Title Freedom's Fire Fighters: Out of Control Author Kenneth E. Wright Format Paperback Year 2004 Pages 172 Publisher Authorhouse Dimensions 6 in. x 0.4 in. x 9 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your reading and entertainment needs! With fast shippi

The first anthology of writings on the history, ethics, politics and tactics of the Animal Liberation Front, Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? features both academic and activist perspectives and offers powerful insights into this international organization and its position within the animal rights movement. Calling on sources as venerable as Thomas Aquinas and as current as the Patriot Act—and, in some cases, personal experience—the contributors explore the history of civil disobedience and sabotage, and examine the philosophical and cultural meanings of words like "terrorism," "democracy" and "freedom," in a book that ultimately challenges the values and assumptions that pervade our culture. Contributors include Robin Webb, Rod Coronado, Ingrid Newkirk, Paul Watson, Karen Davis, Bruce Friedrich and others.

The first anthology of writings on the history, ethics, politics and tactics of the Animal Liberation Front, Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? features both academic and activist perspectives and offers powerful insights into this international organization and its position within the animal rights movement. Calling on sources as venerable as Thomas Aquinas and as current as the Patriot Act—and, in some cases, personal experience—the contributors explore the history of civil disobedience and sabotage, and examine the philosophical and cultural meanings of words like "terrorism," "democracy" and "freedom," in a book that ultimately challenges the values and assumptions that pervade our culture. Contributors include Robin Webb, Rod Coronado, Ingrid Newkirk, Paul Watson, Karen Davis, Bruce Friedrich and others.

By late 1975, in the détente that followed the coup in Portugal, the guerilla war in Rhodesia was almost at a standstill. But so were the talks about a negotiated settlement. In January 1976, frustrated with the failure of the politicians to make progress, the Zimbabwe People's Army (ZIPA) resumed the war. ZIPA brought together fighters from both of the guerilla forces, ZANLA and ZIPRA. One of its commanders was Wilfred Mhanda, known more famously during the liberation struggle as Dzinashe 'Dzino' Machingura. His story tells of Zipa's bold attempt to provide a more unified, radical and focussed leadership for the struggle at a time of the assassination and arrest of key nationalist leaders, intense nationalist party rivalries, and a range of imperialist interventions in the region. It also provides the most comprehensive description to date of Robert Mugabe's rise to power in ZANU-PF. Dzino is a compelling blend of the personal and the political, and makes an invaluable contribution to the country's written history.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Nineteenth Century Freedom Fighters: The 1st South Carolina Volunteers by Bennie J. Jr. McRae, Curtis Miller Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New The 1st South Carolina Volunteers, later the 33rd United States Colored Troops, were the first black unit of the Civil War. Preceding the famous 54th Massachusetts mdash;seen in the film Glory mdash;by one year, these South Carolina slaves turned soldiers were noted for t

Free Worldwide Delivery : My Father Was a Freedom Fighter : Paperback : PLUTO PRESS : 9780745328812 : 0745328814 : 30 Mar 2010 : A deeply moving chronicle of the persisting Palestinian ordeal that pays tribute to the author's father and the men and women of Gaza.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Legacy of Tirlannon: The Freedom Fighter by Patrick Reid Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New The Legacy of Tirlannon is a brand new fantasy/science fiction saga by writer Patrick Reid. Following the adventures of Daecrynn Tuvitor in the antediluvian world west of Atlantis, the Tirlannon saga is filled with action, adventure, romance, and mystery... Publisher Description The Legacy of Tirlannon is a brand new f

"The most intimate portrait yet produced of Zimbabwe's clever yet brutal leader." -"The Economist" With plunging life expectancy, soaring inflation, and unemployment, repression, and starvation fueling a mass exodus, Zimbabwe is a nation in crisis. Its president, Robert Mugabe-once lauded for his heroics as a guerilla leader who fought against white-minority rule in the 1960s- is now seen as the man who ruined the country and cast shame on the African conti?nent. Beginning with a dinner shared with Mugabe the freedom fight?er and ending in a searching interview with Mugabe as Zimbabwe's president more than thirty years later, Heidi Holland's incisive and timely investigation charts Mugabe's gradual self- destruction and probes the mystery of Africa's loyalty to one of its worst dictators.

The classic super-hero team known as the Freedom Fighters is back in a new configuration for a new generation! Meet the all-new Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb and the Ray -- members of the government task force known as SHADE, the country's first line of defense against super-powered threats and terrorists. When the government becomes corrupt, how far will SHADE have to go to protect the country? And what of Uncle Sam? Has the embodiment of the spirit of America really been forced underground? Find out in this fast-paced tale that spins out of INFINITE CRISIS.

The classic super-hero team known as the Freedom Fighters is back in a new configuration for a new generation! Meet the all-new Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb and the Ray -- members of the government task force known as SHADE, the country's first line of defense against super-powered threats and terrorists. When the government becomes corrupt, how far will SHADE have to go to protect the country? And what of Uncle Sam? Has the embodiment of the spirit of America really been forced underground? Find out in this fast-paced tale that spins out of INFINITE CRISIS.

In Canadian Service Aircraft is the perfect introduction for those wishing to find a succinct yet detailed examination into the design and history of the aircraft that have flown for Canadian Forces. The series will provide an insight into the rationale for the purchase and use of the aircraft by the Canadian military, plus an account of the aircraft's service with Canadian squadrons and other units. There is an exhaustive description, including, where possible, colour photographs of all known colour schemes and marking patterns. In addition, there is a rundown on model kits of the aircraft, including photos, as well as decals, and other accessories. There is a wealth of information to be found which will satisfy the interests of historians, aircraft buffs, former members of the Canadian Forces, collectors and modellers. Key Features: Development account of the aircraft type Full technical specifications with aircraft serial numbers and desposition Full photographic coverage with "walk-around" detail Detailed description of armament or other systems Specially commissioned artwork: colour aircraft profiles, detailed 3-views and sectional line drawings

The story of Tom Barry's life, peppered by his battles with the State and Church, and his constant endeavours to obtain an All Ireland Republic makes him a unique and important figure of Irish history. Tom Barry chronicles the action-packed life of the Commander of the Third West Cork Flying Column and one of the great architects of modern guerrilla warfare in Ireland's fight for freedom. The "False Surrender" controversy during the decisive Kilmichael ambush, is brought into sharp focus in this book, so also is the controversy regarding sectarianism during the 1920-22 period. It details his involvement on the fringes of the Treaty negotiations; his Republican activities during the Civil War; his engagement in the cease-fire/dump-arms deal of 1923, and his term as the IRA's Chief-of-Staff.

The story of Tom Barry's life, peppered by his battles with the State and Church, and his constant endeavours to obtain an All Ireland Republic makes him a unique and important figure of Irish history. Tom Barry chronicles the action-packed life of the Commander of the Third West Cork Flying Column and one of the great architects of modern guerrilla warfare in Ireland's fight for freedom. The "False Surrender" controversy during the decisive Kilmichael ambush, is brought into sharp focus in this book, so also is the controversy regarding sectarianism during the 1920-22 period. It details his involvement on the fringes of the Treaty negotiations; his Republican activities during the Civil War; his engagement in the cease-fire/dump-arms deal of 1923, and his term as the IRA's Chief-of-Staff.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters : Book : DC Comics : 9781401213367 : 1401213367 : 01 Jan 2008 : "Originally published in single magazine form in: DCU: Brave World #1, Uncle Sam and the freedom fighters #1-8. -- t.p. verso.

Thousands of African Americans poured into northwest Indiana in the 1920s dreaming of decent-paying jobs and a life without Klansmen, chain gangs, and cotton. Black Freedom Fighters in Steel: The Struggle for Democratic Unionism by Ruth Needleman adds a new dimension to the literature on race and labor. It tells the story of five men born in the South who migrated north for a chance to work the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the steel mills. Individually they fought for equality and justice; collectively they helped construct economic and union democracy in postwar America. George Kimbley, the oldest, grew up in Kentucky across the street from the family who had owned his parents. He fought with a French regiment in World War I and then settled in Gary, Indiana, in 1920 to work in steel. He joined the Steelworkers Organizing Committee and became the first African American member of its full-time staff in 1938. The youngest, Jonathan Comer, picked cotton on his father's land in Alabama, stood up to racism in the military during World War II, and became the first African American to be president of a basic steel local union. This is a book about the integration of unions, as well as about five remarkable individuals. It focuses on the decisive role of African American leaders in building interracial unionism. One chapter deals with the African American struggle for representation, highlighting the importance of independent black organization within the union. Needleman also presents a conversation among two pioneering steelworkers and current African American union leaders about the racial politics of union activism.

Born in the Polish village of Gaj in 1923, Marian Mazgaj was a teenager when Germany invaded his country and launched Poland into the combat of World War II. Too young to join the Polish army, within a few years he became a member of the Sandomierz Flying Commando Unit, a unit which merged with the Jedrus Polish underground group. This memoir provides a vivid record of Mazgaj's career in the military. The Sandomierz Flying Commando Unit and the Jedrus underground were actively engaged in fighting the Nazi forces in Poland during World War II, and the author provides a first-hand account of the groups' roles in attacking and disarming German military units; destroying the enemy's grain warehouses and receiving air drops of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the Allies. He also describes the incorporation of his partisan group into the Home Army, whereby he and his comrades became the Fourth Company in the Second Regiment of the Second Division, gaining strength and destroying many more German units.