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Isaac Burns Murphy (1861-1896) was one of the most dynamic jockeys of his era. Still considered one of the finest riders of all time, Murphy was the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times, and his 44 percent win record remains unmatched. Despite his success, Murphy was pushed out of thoroughbred racing when African American jockeys were forced off the track, and he died in obscurity. In The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy, author Pellom McDaniels III offers the first definitive biography of this celebrated athlete.

And Be Free is a book about African-American progress in addressing civil rights through their military service. This book chronicles the sacrifice, the success, and the service of African Americans in the military and government from the Civil War into the 21st century. 

Do you know some things about Jesus, or do you truly know Jesus? Hearsay isn’t enough, when it comes to the Savior of the world! If you don’t know the deep truths of the Bible, about who Jesus is, why he came, and what he accomplished during his time on earth, then the time to learn is now.

A spark of the divine resides in everyone at the still point in the center of one's spirit. But this spark has been enshelled with layers of residue from mistakes, wounds, scars, and faulty methods. This book can help a person to remove these layers, so that one's inner radiance will brighten one's life and the life of others by helping to heal, deal with challenges, preserve inner peace, and improve relationships. Then one can more readily access the inner radiance of this divine spark.

John Jasper (1812-1901) was a significant Baptist preacher known for his vibrant and dramatic speaking style! He presents his case for the sun's motion over a flat Earth in his most well-known sermon, The Sun Do Move, which he preached 273 times due to its widespread demand. As an evangelical Christian, he bases his case on the Bible, including referencing several biblical verses from Scripture.

A doctor's firsthand account of the devastating impacts of gun violence and how we can end this epidemic. Gun violence has become the leading cause of death for children and has decreased the lifespan of American adults by 2. 5 years. Beyond the statistics are the untold stories of doctors and health care workers who work to save the lives of victims of gun violence. In this powerful and moving book, Cedric Dark takes listeners into the harrowing experiences of these physicians. Dark intertwines these stories with an examination of policies that could save countless lives.

Finding the right college is a challenge for all students, but Black families face additional challenges and questions when navigating the admissions process. Veteran admissions experts Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown demystify this complexity by advising families on when to begin the process, where to apply, and how to be a competitive applicant. Fields and Herndon-Brown address specific concerns that are not often addressed by school counselors or other resources.

Willie McCovey, known as “Stretch,” played Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1980, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants for nineteen seasons. A fearsome left-handed power hitter, McCovey ranked second only to Babe Ruth in career home runs among left-handed batters and tied for eighth overall with Ted Williams at the time of his retirement. He was a six-time All-Star, three-time National League home run champion, and 1969 league MVP, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986 in his first year of eligibility.