Bücher von Earnest N. Bracey

Jabbo Okeleke becomes a successful Dambe fighter in his own right while making himself a cut above other boxers. This is also a riveting story that provides a contemporary portrait of a Nigerian fighter, who knows what he wants in life: to become an undisputed boxing champion. As Jabbo Okeleke endeavours to achieve his goals in boxing, in all his glory, he has nothing to lose or hide, as he is confronted with ugly African myths, half-truths, and a slew of talented Dambe boxers. This off-beat novel is all about boxing grit, resilience, and determination - that is, when it comes to Dambe boxing, while deepening our understanding of Jabbo Okeleke's tireless boxing journey. Finally, Jabbo Okeleke, with his personal challenges and experiences, takes on humankind, in general, as a fledgling Dambe fighter, as his opponents feel the great, tangible power of his dextrous hands and fists.

General Daniel ""Chappie"" James Jr, USAF, fought in three American wars and became the first African American to attain the rank of four-star general in the US armed forces. This biography explores James's life and assesses his place in American military history.

Explores the life of one of Mississippi's great civil rights activists, Fannie Lou Hamer. Known for her daring, her brinkmanship and her impassioned speech-making, Hamer rose to prominence in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She is particularly remembered for her speech before the Credentials Committee, seeking to end all-white representation of her home state.

The Comedy of War is an overview of military politics, strategy, and the causes of war utilizing books and films as source texts:The Art of War by Sun Tzu, on War by Prussian General Carl von Clausewitz, and The Butter Battle by Dr. Seuss; (the films) Antz and A Bug's Life. This work offers systematic interpretations of what goes on before and after war, and the political and strategic implications of warfare. It provides interesting and plausible explanations for the contentious relationship of military officers and civilian leaders, ultimately questioning what happens when the definitions of military and civilian activities become blurred.

The Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino is easily overlooked by modern-day visitors to the Las Vegas strip. This book presents the history of the Moulin Rouge, explaining the important role that the hotel-casino played in early desegregation efforts in Las Vegas.