The 1930's mark a significant period in African American history. A generation left behind their past of slavery and share cropping in the South. They headed North for a more self-determined future... More > in manufacturing and industrial work. The courageous movement from South to North of one generation greatly impacted the African American community. The foundation for a better future was constructed through the Great Migration. A Greater Migration is about the need for another African American generation to set themselves in motion. This book calls upon privileged individuals to migrate back to live in poor African American neighborhoods. Contemporary oppressive forces have trapped the African American community in America's underclass. The tools to free this community lie within the privilege some African Americans possess. With these tools thriving African American neighborhoods can be created. Placing the African American community above current and future oppression.< Less
The 1930's mark a significant period in African American history. A generation left behind their past of slavery and share cropping in the South. They headed North for a more self-determined future... More > in manufacturing and industrial work. The courageous movement from South to North of one generation greatly impacted the African American community. The foundation for a better future was constructed through the Great Migration. A Greater Migration is about the need for another African American generation to set themselves in motion. This book calls upon privileged individuals to migrate back to live in poor African American neighborhoods. Contemporary oppressive forces have trapped the African American community in America's underclass. The tools to free this community lie within the privilege some African Americans possess. With these tools thriving African American neighborhoods can be created. Placing the African American community above current and future oppression.< Less
The great North-South migratory pathway across the North American Great Plains—from the tropic wintering grounds to the high arctic breeding areas—is analyzed for the first time.... More > Describes 114 U.S. and 21 Canadian localities of special importance to migrating birds. Discusses nearly 400 species of 50 avian families. Includes 7 maps, 49 figures and over 100 literature citations.< Less
Umar The Great
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Early Life
Chapter Three: During Muhammad's Era
Chapter Four: Converting to Islam
Chapter Five: Migration to Medina ... More >
Chapter Six: Death of Muhammad
Chapter Seven: Foundation of the Caliphate
Chapter Eight: Caliph Abu Bakr's Era
Chapter Nine: Appointment as a Caliph
Chapter Ten: Initial Challenges
Chapter Eleven: Political and Civil Administration
Chapter Twelve: Reforms Brought About by Umar
Chapter Thirteen: Natural Calamities
Chapter Fourteen: Umar’s Assassination
Chapter Fifteen: After Umar
Chapter Sixteen: Umar’s Personality
Chapter Seventeen: Umar’s Family< Less
Much of Rushdie's fiction is set on the Indian subcontinent. He is said to combine magical realism with historical fiction; his work is concerned with the many connections, disruptions and migrations... More > between East and West.
His fourth novel, The Satanic Verses (1988), was the centre of a major controversy, provoking protests from Muslims in several countries, some violent. Death threats were made against him, including a fatwā issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the Supreme Leader of Iran, on 14 February 1989.< Less
Explore Spring! 25 Great Ways to Learn About Spring
Maxine Anderson, Illustrated by Alexis Frederick-Frost
From tracking spring peepers and raising tadpoles to learning about seeds and recording... More > plant growth, this activity book invites young readers to explore the wonders of spring by becoming scientists in the field. Combining hands-on learning with solid science, trivia, riddles, and terrific illustrations, projects investigate “the reason for the season” and include identifying trees and measuring their growth, recording soil temperature, and observing the forest floor. Bird migration and nest building are covered, and the movement of air and water is studied with experiments in capillary action and in such activities as “Making Parachutes,” Making Kites,” and “Mapping Air Currents with Bubbles.”< Less
This is the story of the Glaser Family quest for land and a place they could just call “Home.” From Charlie Glaser (my grandfather) from Orting, Washington to Martin T. Glaser (my Great... More > Great Grandfather) from Bayern (Baveria) Germany and spans our family history as a family for over one hundred and fifty years. While this story and the genealogical information is specifically written around the Glaser family, it is really the story of the millions of German immigrants that came to the United States, always looking for the “American Dream.”< Less
The central Platte River Valley region of Nebraska encompasses 11 counties and nearly 10,000 square miles, and extends about 120 miles from the western edge of Lincoln County to the eastern edge of... More > Merrick County. At its center is the Platte River, the historic spring staging area for Sandhill and Whooping cranes, five species of geese, and millions of waterfowl and water-dependent birds. Collectively, at least 373 bird species have been reported from the Central Platte Valley, making it the most species-rich bird location in Nebraska, and of the most species-diverse regions in the Great Plains. The abundance, distribution and habitats of these species are summarized, with special consideration given to the Valley’s three nationally threatened and endangered birds, the Whooping Crane, Interior Least Tern, and Piping Plover, and the now probably extinct Eskimo Curlew. Also included are a species checklist, a list of 82 regional birding sites, and a bibliography of 130 citations.< Less
A deeply personal account of one migrants relaitionship with Australia and its people from 1980 to the present day. At times an inspirational and uplifting book, but at other times a deeply sad and... More > reflective book. It shows in great detail what Australia gave to this author, but also what Australia took away, his children, two wives and very nearly, his life. Written graphically and honestly it shows a relaitionship with a country that at times was his best friend, but at other times, his worst enemy.< Less
