Clyde W. Ford Bücher

Antoney and Isabell -- Piracy and European Wealth -- Servants or Slaves? -- From Servitude to Slavery -- Legislating Faith, Love, and Lust -- Runaways and Rebels -- A House Built on Smoke -- Founding Debtors, Founding Documents -- A Great White Hope -- I Can't Breathe -- Before the Mast -- Over Coffee -- Hell on Wheels -- The Only Cowardly Blood -- A Second American Revolution -- Back Again Toward Slavery.

John Shannon's son J. J. is a huge fan of hip-hop artist Yousef al-Salaam, formerly Deuce F., who recently converted to Sufism, a mystical order of Islam. The popular musician also happens to be on a terrorist watch list. When al-Salaam is shot outside a Manhattan nightclub, Shannon agrees to investigate the murder as a favor to J. J. Was al-Salaam entangled in a feud with East Coast gangsta rapper T-Mo? Or was he caught on the wrong side of Islam extremism?The NYPD has given up on the case and, after a close call with T-Mo's thugs, so has Shannon. But something--curiosity, ego, anger?--drives him to penetrate the murky mystery surrounding al-Salaam, whose search for enlightenment reminds Shannon of his own quest for personal growth.

Framed for murder and released from prison on appeal, former police detective John Shannon is determined to clear his name, a task complicated by an ex-CIA agent with mob connections and the abduction of his son.

Discovering a deeply meaningful African myth is akin to finding an old snapshot of oneself in a forgotten place. These myths transcend mere folk tales; they encompass epics as grand as Gilgamesh and heroes as resilient as Hercules. Yet, as Clyde Ford reveals, the great myths of Africa have been overlooked in modern mythology, absent from the sacred narratives of world culture. Taking on the mission to reclaim this lost treasure, Ford presents a compelling work that breathes life into ancient tales and underscores their relevance today. African myths embody timeless human wisdom, addressing themes such as creation, the hero's journey, and our connection to nature, death, and resurrection. From the Ashanti, we hear the poignant story of Kwasi Benefo, who journeys to the underworld for his beloved wives. Uganda's Kintu wins a goddess's love and unites isolated clans into a nation. The Congo's Mwindo, a sacred warrior, illustrates the path to discovering one’s true destiny. Many myths reveal the bond between human and animal spirits, while Ford also delves into the archetypal forces of the orishas—West African deities brought to the Americas through the diaspora. Ultimately, these myths illuminate the African American experience as a hero's journey, showcasing a courageous passage toward victory. This work enriches our understanding by restoring a vital tradition to the world.

A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech "Our God Is Marching On," part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins. At the end of the march from Selma to Montgomery on March 25, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of a crowd and celebrated the demanding work and effort that had been done by all in the fight against racial injustice for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this speech, Dr. King testified that this march, for justice had been long and difficult and would continue to be so as those with him resisted the call of normalcy in the name of Jim Crow. "Our God Is Marching On" showcases a message of determination, faith, and the unyielding pursuit of equality while remaining committed to nonviolence. This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King's speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.