A Century And Some Change

Author : Ann Nixon Cooper
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1476786356

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A Century and Some Change by Ann Nixon Cooper Pdf

On Tuesday November 4, 2008, President-elect Barack Obama reflected on the life of Anne Nixon Cooper: “she’s seen throughout her century in America—the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told we can’t; and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes, we can.”? Empowered and energized by this history-making presidential campaign, Mrs. Cooper will tell her story in her own voice. A Century and Some Change is the portrait of an American who lived a rewarding and culturally rich life despite racial discrimination and economic struggles. Beloved by her extended family and in her community of Atlanta, where she is celebrated by both the famous and the nameless, Mrs. Cooper will share what she has learned throughout her 107 years of life. Along with Mrs. Cooper’s story, A Century and Some Change will include photographs and the perspectives of those who know her. Like President Obama said, Mrs. Cooper’s life story reveals the character of everyday Americans and of society as a whole.

Author : Ann Nixon Cooper,Karen Grigsby Bates
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781439163931

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A Century and Some Change by Ann Nixon Cooper,Karen Grigsby Bates Pdf

President-elect Barack Obama reflected on the life of Ann Nixon Cooper on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, singling her out of millions of voters, he said, because she was “born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky, when someone like her couldn’t vote for two reasons—because she was a woman and because of the color of her skin.” Energized by this history-making presidential campaign, Mrs. Cooper now shares her story, her life before the president called her name, in her own voice, with the assistance of bestselling author Karen Grigsby Bates. Mrs. Cooper is the beloved matriarch of a large and accomplished family who live throughout the country, and a long-celebrated elder in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, where she raised her children and has lived most of her long and extraordinary life. She was born and raised in Bedford County, Tennessee, near Nashville, on January 9, 1902. Her father was a tenant farmer, and her mother worked at home, taking care of the children. She met her husband, Dr. Albert Berry Cooper II, while he attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville. They settled in his hometown of Atlanta, where he established a successful practice in dentistry. When president-elect Obama referred to her in his speech, she became a celebrity, sought after by media from all over the world. In Mrs. Cooper’swords, “All of a sudden, everyone wanted to talkto me. . . . It was nice they were interested, I guess,but I wasn’t so thrilled that media and ordinaryfolk were acting as if the only exciting thing I’d everdone was vote for a black man for president. . . .I’d had a life before CNN and the rest ‘discovered’me.” And she is going to tell you about it.

Author : Robert H. Webb
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0816515786

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Grand Canyon by Robert H. Webb Pdf

Photographs made in Grand Canyon a century ago may provide us with a sense of history; photographs made today from the same vantage points give us a more precise picture of change in this seemingly timeless place. Between 1889 and 1890, Robert Brewster Stanton made photographs every one to two miles through the river corridor for the purpose of planning a water-level railroad route; he produced the largest collection of photographs of the Colorado River at one point in time. Robert Webb, a USGS hydrologist conducting research on debris flows in the Canyon, obtained the photographs, and from 1989 to 1995, he replicated all 445 of the views captured by Stanton, matching as closely as possible the original camera positions and lighting conditions. Grand Canyon, a Century of Change assembles the most dramatic of these paired photographs to demonstrate both the persistence of nature and the presence of humanity. The level of detail obtained from the photographs represent one of the most extensive long-term monitoring efforts ever conducted in a national park and the most detailed documentation effort ever performed using repeat photography. Much more than simply a picture book, Grand Canyon, a Century of Change is an environmental history of the river corridor, a fascinating book that clearly shows the impact of human influence on Grand Canyon and warns us that the Canyon's future is very much in our hands.

Author : Lewis Porter
Publisher : Schirmer
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105014386101

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Jazz by Lewis Porter Pdf

For this unique vol., Dr. Porter has written essays to frame a generous selection of rare writings by various authors between 1919 and 1997 (and one from 1856.)

Author : Joe Clark
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780307359087

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How We Lead by Joe Clark Pdf

A passionate argument for Canada's reassertion of its place on the world stage, from a former prime minister and one of Canada's most respected political figures. In the world that is taking shape, Canada's unique success as a diverse society and its reputation as a sympathetic and respected international partner are invaluable assets--at least as valuable as the country's natural resource wealth. As the world becomes more competitive and complex, and the chances of deadly conflict grow, the example and the initiative of Canada can become more important than ever. However, its assets will lose their value if Canadians don't recognize or use them, or worse, if they waste them. How We Lead is a compelling examination of what kind of a nation Canada has been, has become and could yet be. A successful foreign minister himself during the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of Apartheid, Joe Clark employs anecdote and analysis to take readers beyond formal foreign policy and shows how innovative organizations and individuals can put Canada's unique combination of assets to work and renew Canada's constructive influence on international events.

Author : Stephen Kinzer
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-02-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781429905374

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Overthrow by Stephen Kinzer Pdf

Stephen Kinzer's Overthrow provides a fast-paced narrative history of the coups, revolutions, and invasions by which the United States has toppled fourteen foreign governments -- not always to its own benefit "Regime change" did not begin with the administration of George W. Bush, but has been an integral part of U.S. foreign policy for more than one hundred years. Starting with the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and continuing through the Spanish-American War and the Cold War and into our own time, the United States has not hesitated to overthrow governments that stood in the way of its political and economic goals. The invasion of Iraq in 2003 is the latest, though perhaps not the last, example of the dangers inherent in these operations. In Overthrow, Stephen Kinzer tells the stories of the audacious politicians, spies, military commanders, and business executives who took it upon themselves to depose monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers. He also shows that the U.S. government has often pursued these operations without understanding the countries involved; as a result, many of them have had disastrous long-term consequences. In a compelling and provocative history that takes readers to fourteen countries, including Cuba, Iran, South Vietnam, Chile, and Iraq, Kinzer surveys modern American history from a new and often surprising perspective. "Detailed, passionate and convincing . . . [with] the pace and grip of a good thriller." -- Anatol Lieven, The New York Times Book Review

Author : Yi Wang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319396330

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A Century of Change by Yi Wang Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Beijing’s urban structure in the 20th century, analyzing essential social and economic changes in the housing sector. Focusing on the urban changes that took place under the market economy after 1978 and beyond, the book addresses the demolition of courtyard houses in Beijing’s old city, the relocation of low-income families from the old city, the government’s role regarding housing in the city, and residential segregation in Beijing. Expanding on the author’s PhD thesis at the University of Cambridge, it is illustrated with a wealth of historic photos and maps of Beijing. Presenting relevant descriptions, extensive literature and case studies, the book offers a valuable resource for students and scholars of architecture, urban studies and Chinese studies. First published in 2013 by Pace in Hong Kong, it has since been added to the libraries of many distinguished universities, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, Yale, Stanford, Cornell, U Penn, NYU, UC Berkeley, Hong Kong University, UBC in Canada and the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.

Author : William Arens
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783110800098

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A Century of Change in Eastern Africa by William Arens Pdf

Author : Lin Juren,Xie Yuxi
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538112366

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A Century of Change in a Chinese Village by Lin Juren,Xie Yuxi Pdf

This compelling book analyzes the dramatic changes in rural Chinese society as a result of rapid urbanization. Building on eight decades of studies of the village of Lengshuigou, Chinese sociologists examine the fundamental changes over the last century that have radically transformed centuries-old systems of patriarchy and generational order.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Panel on Climate Variability on Decade-to-Century Time Scales
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309174039

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Decade-to-Century-Scale Climate Variability and Change by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Panel on Climate Variability on Decade-to-Century Time Scales Pdf

Society today may be more vulnerable to global-scale, long-term, climate change than ever before. Even without any human influence, past records show that climate can be expected to continue to undergo considerable change over decades to centuries. Measures for adaption and mitigation will call for policy decisions based on a sound scientific foundation. Better understanding and prediction of climate variations can be achieved most efficiently through a nationally recognized "dec-cen" science plan. This book articulates the scientific issues that must be addressed to advance us efficiently toward that understanding and outlines the data collection and modeling needed.

Author : Stewart J. Cohen,Melissa W. Waddell
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780773581296

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Climate Change in the 21st Century by Stewart J. Cohen,Melissa W. Waddell Pdf

Public and media interest in the climate change issue has increased exponentially in recent years. Climate change, or "global warming," is a complex problem with far-reaching social and economic impacts. Climate Change in the 21st Century brings together all the major aspects of global warming to give a state of the art description of our collective understanding of this phenomenon and what can be done to counteract it on both the local and global scale. Stewart Cohen and Melissa Waddell explain and clarify the different ways of approaching the study of climate change and the fundamental ideas behind them. From a history of climate change research to current attempts to mitigate its impact such as the Kyoto Protocol and carbon trading, they explore key ideas from many fields of study, outlining the environmental and human dimensions of global warming. Climate Change in the 21st Century goes beyond climate modeling to investigate interdisciplinary attempts to measure and forecast the complex impacts of future climate change on communities, how we assess their vulnerability, and how we plan to adapt our society. The book explores the impact of climate change on different ecosystems as well as what the social and economic understanding of this phenomenon can tell us; it also links discussions of climate change with the global discourse of sustainable development. Climate Change in the 21st Century provides a comprehensive, understandable, but academically informed introduction to the world's biggest challenge for both students and concerned citizens.

Author : John W. ANderson
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781450278584

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An Old-Fashioned Girl in a Century of Change by John W. ANderson Pdf

This story is one for the agesat a time when the concept of marriage in our society is so fragile and its reality so weakened, the strength and courage of the marriage relationship, so beautifully depicted here, is a remarkable witness to the Orthodox way. + HERMAN, Retired Archbishop of Washington Metropolitan of All America and Canada These letters and journals were written by an intelligent, University trained woman who successfully resisted the feminism model in her generation and found her true career in marriagewith children. She supported her husband in church work and Bible translation for non-literate tribal people, standing with him for evolution-free education.

Author : Fernando Guirao,Frances M. B. Lynch,Sigfrido M. Ramírez Pérez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780415878531

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Alan S. Milward and a Century of European Change by Fernando Guirao,Frances M. B. Lynch,Sigfrido M. Ramírez Pérez Pdf

Twenty-five scholars from various disciplines analyze and explain to the reader many of the complexities of the research output of Alan S. Milward: the role of the modern European nation-state in the social, economic and political development of Europe since the 19th century; the overall social and economic impact of the two world wars; the reconstruction of Western Europe; the rationale behind the Marshall Plan and its long-term consequences; and the multidisciplinary study of the process of the political and economic integration of Europe in a long-term perspective.and the essence of his pioneering contribution to reaching a better understanding of European economic and political history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries

Author : JEREMY. TIMMS HEIMANS (HENRY.),Henry Timms
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1509814191

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New Power by JEREMY. TIMMS HEIMANS (HENRY.),Henry Timms Pdf

Author : Salvador Pons Bordería,Shima Salameh Jiménez
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027248589

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Language Change in the 20th Century by Salvador Pons Bordería,Shima Salameh Jiménez Pdf

Language Change in the 20th Century: Exploring micro-diachronic evolutions in Romance languages examines the distinctive features that set the study of the 20th century apart from preceding periods. With a primary focus on Romance languages, including Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese, the book advocates for the adoption of innovative methodologies to enhance the nuanced retrieval of research data: the use of speaker’s attitudes questionnaires, apparent time constructions, and S-curves. Additionally, new materials are addressed as diachronic data sources: mass-media recordings from radio and TV, colloquial conversations, and sociolinguistic corpora. Results focus on the evolution of discourse markers, address terms, as well as on the influence of specific processes such as colloquialization or external mechanisms on the language changes developed during this period. In sum, the 20th century is presented in this book as a new strand in diachronic studies, rather than another time span.