William Gardner Smith war ein amerikanischer Journalist, Romanautor und Herausgeber, dessen Werk der Tradition schwarzer sozialkritischer Romane der 1940er und 1950er Jahre zuzuordnen ist. Sein dritter Roman gilt als wegweisendes Werk des militanten Protestgenres. Smiths letzter veröffentlichter Roman bot eine seltene literarische Darstellung des Pariser Massakers von 1961 und blieb bis in die frühen 1990er Jahre eine der wenigen Darstellungen dieses Ereignisses. Seine Schriften setzen sich mit bedeutenden sozialen und politischen Themen auseinander und festigen seine Position als wichtige Stimme seiner Zeit.
An Athenian general of the fifth century B.C. chronicles the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides traces the conflict's roots and provides detailed, knowledgeable analyses of battles and the political atmosphere.
A roman à clef about racism, identity, and bohemian living amidst the tensions and violence of Algerian War-era France, and one of the earliest published accounts of the Paris massacre of 1961. As a teenager, Simeon Brown lost an eye in a racist attack, and this young African American journalist has lived in his native Philadelphia in a state of agonizing tension ever since. After a violent encounter with white sailors, Simeon makes up his mind to move to Paris, known as a safe haven for black artists and intellectuals, and before long he is under the spell of the City of Light, where he can do as he likes and go where he pleases without fear. Through Babe, another black American émigré, he makes new friends, and soon he has fallen in love with a Polish actress who is a concentration camp survivor. At the same time, however, Simeon begins to suspect that Paris is hardly the racial wonderland he imagined: The French government is struggling to suppress the revolution in Algeria, and Algerians are regularly stopped and searched, beaten, and arrested by the French police, while much worse is to come, it will turn out, in response to the protest march of October 1961. Through his friendship with Hossein, an Algerian radical, Simeon realizes that he can no longer remain a passive spectator to French injustice. He must decide where his true loyalties lie.
Pastor and counsellor William P. Smith invites you to live in this chaotic world in such a way that you can have rest and your soul can be nourished We don't rest well. The nearly unlimited opportunities and impossible expectations we are surrounded by can be exhausting. Something in us wants to do more, to be more. We're addicted to busyness. But God created us to rest. William P. Smith explains the importance of rest, and why God's people have been commanded to rest. He also works through what it actually looks like to rest, so that we can all live within divinely set boundaries, and enjoy the peace that God promises. Each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and questions for reflection. Chapter Headings: We Don't Rest Well A God Who Rests God's People Rest What Goes into Resting? What (else) Goes into Resting? Resting is not Mere Inactivity Elements of Rest Rhythms of Rest If Rest is this Wonderful ... Why is it Hard to Do? We Rest because We've Been Rescued Learning to Live within Divinely Set Boundaries Reordering Your World so that it Works
Comprehensive account of Allied convoy operations and German attempts to disrupt. Written by a published expert of naval operations in WW2.
SMITH’S HEART OF MAN REPAIR MANUAL is an easy to read, step by step, manual to help Men overhaul their Minds, Bodies, and Spirits. Taking inspiration from History, Pop Culture, and Traditional Spiritual Principals, Author Will Smith offers practical examples to help Men from all backgrounds become who they were created to be, and impact their spheres of influence, and communities with timeless qualities that have been passed from generation to generation.
Part 1 Donald Trump's Rise to Power in the GOP
The author explores the deep divisions within the country, questioning the reliability of those who provide information about America's state. They argue that the government has failed its citizens by permitting individuals with hidden agendas to manipulate public opinion, thereby undermining the principles of democracy and free enterprise. This critical examination seeks to uncover the truth behind societal fractures and the impact of commercial interests on democratic values.
Focusing on the lives and identities of the nuns, this work explores the history of the Benedictine Abbey of St Mary and St Edward at Shaftesbury from its founding by King Alfred the Great in 888 until its suppression in 1539. It highlights the abbesses, often from local gentry families, who held significant status and responsibilities akin to feudal barons. The book includes biographical details of known nuns and abbesses, emphasizing their roles within the abbey rather than its royal connections, offering a unique perspective on this important religious institution.
Part II Donald Trump's Impeachment Problems
The narrative delves into the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency, focusing on the dynamics of power following the midterm elections. With the House of Representatives no longer under his control, Trump seeks to manipulate the Judiciary by aligning with Attorney General William Barr, who supports his agenda by dismissing the Mueller investigation. The book highlights Trump's increasing boldness, aided by compliant Republicans in Congress, as he attempts to navigate and exert influence over the government during a tumultuous period.