This book is a celebration of the progress of the Black Worker through the usage of primary source documents. Usually any regular texts will just give you a novel-like form of the opportunities or lack thereof given to Black Workers during this period. Regular book might also explain what was achieved by African Americans in the working world. This book, however, surpasses all other volumes by doing the opposite. By simply looking at the volume's composition you can see a distinct difference from any other volume near its class. Through the authenticity of primary source material used throughout this volume, this source has proved its validity to many researching historians. It includes copies of speeches, and commentary by ordinary African Americans who discuss their employment positions, just to name a few of its enclosing documents. There are countless documents provided in this first volume that were ordered and given background by Philip Foner and Ronald Lewis. These two historians shine light to these documents by giving accurate information on the origin of the source, and what had been happening around its origin. They give infomation that might discuss the author's possible reasoning for writing such a document, or who his audience was. This type of information might not be provided looking at a speech at the surface. It is evident that by ordering each primary source and giving some conclusionary notes that these two historians spent a great deal of time in producing this first volume. This volume would aid any researcher interested in obtaining information on a black worker's opportunities in the north and old south. It is a fine addition to its collection and one that should be sought by all persons interested in the progression of African American working-class in the United States.

John E. Phillips is one of the South's most prolific outdoor writers. Black-Powder Hunting Secrets is arguably one of his best books. It is unfortunate that this title is no longer in print. In a relatively brief work, Phillips provides an excellent introduction to hunting game of all sizes with black powder rifles and shotguns. Readers who are interested in the art of hunting with primitive weapons, and in particular those who are new to the sport, would do well to look for this title in their local library, through second hand channels, or at a local flea market.

Steven Kirby

I work in the minority affairs at a major univerity. One of the questions I often get from majority and minority students and faculty is, "why are the scores--on average--so much lower for minority students than other students". Sometimes the implied message is, are the Black students dumber? The Black-White Test Scoe Gap is the best source I know for answering this and questions without getting defensive. The book makes plain that their is not just one "answer", but many theories. I have always thought a big chunk of the problem had to do with so many lower middle class white teachers who had low expectations for Black children. Interestingly, one of the writers agrees that the gap has something to do with the teachers, but notes a different problem: teachers (regardless of race)in urban areas tend to have low standardized test scores themselves and therefore may find it difficult to improved the scores of their students. I highly recommend this book.

When I read Phillip Khan-Panni's first book, "2-4-6-8, How Do you Communicate?" I thought it was terrific. But when I read "Blank Page to First Draft in 15 Minutes" I thought it was even better. It is full of valuable information from beginning to end. It has everything I would ever want to know about preparing a speech or presentation.

Phillip's style is easy to read. He makes powerful, important points, then illustrates them with narratives that take the reader into the subject and makes it even easier to understand and recall.

This book not only gives you a simple-to-master template, it explains the underlying principles of effective presentations. As the author himself says, his purpose is to help you fashion your thoughts into messages that others will want to hear. At the end of the book he provides a complete checklist that you can consult when you have only a few moments to remind yourself of the essential steps -- at times when you have to make a speech or presentation with little or no notice.

For anyone who has to address audiences, large or small, this book is a must read. Whether you are a new member of Toastmasters International or the CEO of a large corporation, this book really ought to be on your shelf of essential reference works.

What's more, it makes a superb gift for colleagues and clients!

Well written and a tragic telling of another one of America's disturbing chapters in race relations. Highly recommended.

Phillips uses experience and practical faith to guide the Christian grassroots activist. With a plan that blends pragmatic action and spiritually dependence, Phillips guides the reader and encourages one to take part in reclaiming the country for Christ.

It should be noted that some of the legal information may be outdated.

This story broke my heart. My family has served at Weirton Steel for over three generations from the ranks of the hourly to the in-house engineering staff, to the management team. The account of Phil Smith has been known for a while, but this is the first time I have seen it in print. Hopefully, business students will take these events to heart to prevent a future tragedy such as this.

Despite being out of print, this is still one of the most useful books any citizen can read. It shows you where your political interests lie and why, for most of us, the U.S. doesn't feel like the world's richest country any more.

I have seen an early copy of this book through a friend, and I can honestly say it is the best botanical reference book that i have ever seen.

The Pictures are brillient, with the plants seeming to come alive from the page. The authors- Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix are two of the most respected authors and have a welth of experience that they are egar to share with you.

My Advice- PreOrder this book before the Christmas Season rust to advoide dissapointment.

"The Bottomline on ROI" written by Patricia Phillips explains the principles of the Return on Investment (ROI) process clearly and succinctly and points out the most imporant aspects of implementing the process in order that it be successful. It is an important addition to the field of measurement and evaluation because it provides the benefit of Phillips's extensive experience in the field of measuring training and performance improvement but at the same time does not intimidate the new practitioner. Although my library is filled with books on evaluation, I keep this one in my hip pocket.