Banks: 1172 books

On African-American Rhetoric traces the arc of strategic language use by African Americans from rhetorical forms such as slave narratives and the spirituals to Black digital expression and contemporary activism. The governing idea is to illustrate the basic call-response process of African-American...

In August of 2012, amidst the magnificent mountains of Whistler British Columbia Canada, Stephanie Banks, misjudged her surroundings and narrowly avoided death as her body and bike collided with a rock wall before falling into the rocky crevasse below. As her body lay in the gully, her spirit united...

Riley Unlikely is the inspiring story of Riley Banks, who first traveled to Kenya at age 13, and has been back every year since bringing backpacks of school supplies and hygiene kits for young girls, developing relationships and friendships, and is currently, as a young millennial, raising money to...

This handy field guide provides an excellent introduction to over 120 exotic orchid species found in Southeast Asia, many unique to the region. Included are full-color photographs of their extraordinarily beautiful blooms and a wealth of expert botanical information. The photographs and text by David Banks, noted authority on tropical orchids, will delight orchid lovers the world over.

In 1892, Edward Blake, ex-Premier of Ontario and former leader of the Liberal party in the Canadian House of Common, was invited by the Irish parliamentary party to stand for election in the British Parliament. This surprising invitation grew out of the conflicts of the Irish “Home Rule” controversy,...

Long hair in the 60s, Afros in the early 70s, bobs in the 80s, fuschia in the 90s. Hair is one of the first attributes to catch our eye, not only because it reflects perceptions of attractiveness or unattractiveness, but also because it conveys important political, cultural, and social meanings, particularly...

Ghosts and other supernatural phenomena are widely represented throughout modern culture. They can be found in any number of entertainment, commercial, and other contexts, but popular media or commodified representations of ghosts can be quite different from the beliefs people hold about them, based...

A comprehensive handbook for pastoral ministry, published in a convenient format. Using Scripture as his guide, Banks makes suggestions for various special services, including weddings and funerals. He also provides practical advice for the local pastor in dealing with issues of the congregation, such as baptism, divorce, counseling, & communion.

These six friends love meeting at their favorite place. But Penguin feels left out when he sees that the others are more talented. Come along with Penguin as he searches for his gift. 28 illustrated pages.

La captive des dunes, Olivia Gates Les princes du Zohayd : la fierté est leur force, la passion, leur faiblesse… Harres Aal Shalaan : un nom qui fait vibrer Talia autant qu’il l’inquiète. Car le prince du Zohayd, l’homme qui lui a sauvé la vie au péril de la sienne, est aussi un...

On peut parfois risquer sa vie en tombant amoureux ! L'histoire palpitante d'une femme qui risque sa vie et son cœur pour retrouver la sœur disparue de l'homme qu'elle aime. L'histoire palpitante d'une femme qui risque sa vie et son cœur pour retrouver la sœur disparue d'un homme - le premier...

“Poetic Justice, Volume I: The 2012 Presidential Campaign” is a wickedly funny collection of satirical political limericks that originally appeared on Pensito Review, the online publication of political and social commentary. The book starts with the rise of the Tea Party in the 2010 midterms,...

Politicians, scholars, and pundits often disagree about whether race has been injected into a political campaign or policy debate. Some have suspected that race sometimes enters into politics even when political elites avoid using racial cues or racially coded language. Anger and Racial Politics provides...

The rowdy spirit of the Old West is still alive and kicking! Getting Rid of the Macons is a clash of cultures, a humorous, raucous, and touching tale.Acceding to her father's wishes that she become the fifth generation O'Neil to farm the family' land, Ellie O'Neil Lawrence and...