How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government

The U.S. government is an ever-more-complex system that few American citizens comprehend in any detail. Even some of its most basic operations, seemingly clear in concept, are in reality intricate and obscure. Although textbooks explain how the government is supposed to work in theory, they don't reveal how it actually works in practice. This book offers a concise and objective explanation of government operations, mapping the federal government's branches, departments, agencies, corporations, and quasi-official bodies―and the bureaucracies that support them. The authors effectively bridge the gap between the government's ideal, balanced structure, laid out in the Constitution, and its actual institutionalized form today, making this a superb resource for students and citizens at large.
Coverage of the government's inner workings includes such subjects as executive-branch appointments, domestic and foreign policy development and execution, the federal budget, the legislative process, the Congressional committee system, the drawing of Congressional districts, the levels of the federal judiciary, aides in all three branches, and the various government offices and oversight agencies.
 • 25 black-and-white photographs
• Figures and charts capturing the structure of the federal government and many aspects of its functioning, such as the federal budgeting process, the apportionment of electoral votes, and U.S. government receipts and outlays
• Timelines
• Quick-reference chart listing past presidents, their years in office, and their party affiliation

Politics & Social Sciences

Starks, Glenn L.

Brooks, F. Erik

Politics & Government

Greenwood

This book provides a detailed examination of the life and legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, including a discussion of the many legal cases in which he was involved.
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a lawyer, he won the Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that integrated all public schools in the United States. But Marshall's contributions extend far beyond significantly advancing the civil rights movement in this nation.
Thurgood Marshall: A Biography discusses the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in a chronological fashion, and then discusses his legacy after death. Students at all grade levels―including undergraduate and graduate college students―as well as historians and general readers interested in African American history , civil rights, or the U.S. legal system will find this book insightful and useful.
 • A chronological timeline of the life of Thurgood Marshall 
 • A bibliography provides useful references

Thurgood Marshall: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to their existence.
 • A complete timeline of events extending from the founding of the first HBCU in 1837 through the 21st century
• Photographs of HBCUs and key figures in their histories over a 150-year period
• Presidential executive orders and transcripts of major legislation that have impacted HBCUs
• An exhaustive list of over 1,000 prominent alumni of HBCUs and short, professional biographies of each
• Biographical information on major figures and organizations that have supported HBCUs
• A bibliography, including online resources and DVDs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia

History

Americas

This encouraging guide coaches African American and first-generation college students on strategies for maximizing their experiences and success on university campuses.
Marked gaps in academic achievements continue to exist between white and black students on college campuses in America. This motivational book, with contributions from academic role models from within the African American community, provides tools to help ethnically diverse students choose the best college, improve their study skills, and cope with academic anxiety. From college selection to graduation, this practical resource provides firsthand accounts of successful college experiences and the strategies used by former students to obtain their degrees. 
This work is divided into four parts. After an introductory section that addresses how to find the right college for aspiring students, the second part discusses the culture of an academic environment and reveals what incoming students may discover on a new campus. The third section introduces the language and lingo used in college settings. Finally, the guide concludes with conversations with successful African Americans who have achieved their undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The content also features a helpful college and university directory.
 • Offers strategies to assist African American students with succeeding in college
• Reveals stories of African American graduates and tips for assimilating into an academic environment
• Provides detailed and updated resources on schools and organizations 
• Explains logistics, operations, and terms used on college campuses

African American Student's Guide to College Success

Business & Money

Personal Finance

The U.S. government is an ever-more-complex system that few American citizens comprehend in any detail. Even some of its most basic operations, seemingly clear in concept, are in reality intricate and obscure. Although textbooks explain how the government is supposed to work in theory, they don't reveal how it actually works in practice. This book offers a concise and objective explanation of government operations, mapping the federal government's branches, departments, agencies, corporations, and quasi-official bodies―and the bureaucracies that support them. The authors effectively bridge the gap between the government's ideal, balanced structure, laid out in the Constitution, and its actual institutionalized form today, making this a superb resource for students and citizens at large.Coverage of the government's inner workings includes such subjects as executive-branch appointments, domestic and foreign policy development and execution, the federal budget, the legislative process, the Congressional committee system, the drawing of Congressional districts, the levels of the federal judiciary, aides in all three branches, and the various government offices and oversight agencies.

An invaluable guide for potential collegiate student athletes, this guide presents strategies to assist student athletes with life skills both inside and outside of the classroom and athletic arenas.
Student athletes must overcome a gauntlet of challenges in order to be successful in college. This guide supports student athlete success by identifying various potential issues and providing specific guidance and advice based on the author's direct experience and insider knowledge. It presents potential collegiate athletes with a wide-ranging and inclusive view of the intercollegiate sport experience and a comprehensive explanation of the role of the student athlete.
This book is a comprehensive guide for student athletes and their families that will assist in deliberating scholarship offers from multiple institutions and setting a course for success in college. Readers will be equipped to determine which scholarship option―and in some cases, which sport or sports―is the optimal choice, be knowledgeable about their financial aid options and the rules of recruiting, and be prepared with a list of suggested questions that American student athletes should ask coaches and recruiting officials wishing to pursue their talents. This guide provides the essential strategies that will enable student athletes to gain life skills both inside and outside of the classroom and athletic arenas.
 • Represents a unique resource that supports the success of collegiate athletes
• Covers specific topics and situations that are relevant to collegiate athletes, from recruiting to post-athletic involvement
• Shares real-world stories that document the experiences of former collegiate athletes
• Provides details and resources on schools and organizations

The Student Athlete's Guide to College Success

Sports & Outdoors

Ph.D., Algerian Hart

Miscellaneous

An essential resource for readers analyzing the presidency of Barack Obama, this book provides a comprehensive summary of the life of 44th president of the United States.
Barack Obama stated, "Our destiny is not written for us. It is written by us." Was the former president talking about himself and his rise to the American presidency?
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, the first African American to be elected to this office. Former President Obama's politics of unity appealed to many segments of American society. When Obama became president, the United States faced challenges at home and abroad. Internationally, the country was stalled in two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Domestically, the country faced a financial and banking crisis, and poverty was on the rise. Undaunted by these colossal challenges, former President Obama noted, "We did not come to fear the future. We came to shape it." 
Barack Obama: A Life in American History discusses the life of Barack Obama chronologically and discusses his post-presidential life. Readers of all levels with an interest in Barack Obama, politics, political parties, political ideology, presidential elections, government, and the U.S. presidency will find this book compelling.
 • Provides readers with insight into Barack Obama's rise in politics, from community organizer to president, the highest political office in the United States
• Provides an understanding of how the Obama presidency had a significant impact on the United States
• Deconstructs key events during the first and second terms of the Obama presidency
• Examines the Obama administration's foreign and domestic policies

Barack Obama: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)

Placide, MaCherie M.

ABC-CLIO

The president is arguably the most recognized and powerful individual in the United States. This reference work explores the American presidency in relation to issues of race concerning the African American community.
 • Includes a timeline that lists the name, party, term of office, and political background of each president
• Presents chronological sections to provide a broad overview of each period
• Offers chapters that address each of the forty-five American presidents' policies, cabinet appointments, and handling of race matters in the United States

African Americans and the Presidents: Politics and Policies from Washington to Trump

Maya Angelou: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)

Gilliam, Erin W.

Arts & Literature

A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century. The year 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest track and field athletes in intercollegiate and Olympic history. This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual life, and collegiate years and includes an examination of race, politics, and Nazi Germany as a backdrop to the 1936 Olympics. It also considers Owens' personal economic hardships after his triumph at the Olympic Games, his death, and his legacy. This biography series title will appeal to general readers, history buffs, and sports enthusiasts. Chapters are organized around the major developments in Jesse Owens' life, from his birth in Oakville, Alabama in 1913 to his death in Tucson, Arizona in 1980, and all of his groundbreaking athletic achievements in between. Primary source documents, sidebars, a timeline, and a bibliography provide valuable additional information for readers. The final chapter, "Why Jesse Owens Matters," explores his cultural and historical significance. <ul> <li>Provides readers with an understanding of race, politics, amateur athletics, and the 1936 summer Olympic Games</li> <li>Demonstrates how pivotal moments in the life of Jesse Owens worked together to make him a champion</li> <li>Shows the importance of family, coaches, and friends in Owens' life and career</li> <li>Illustrates the importance of Owens' performance in the Berlin Olympics and how it created a platform for other African American athletes</li> </ul>

Jesse Owens: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)

Sr., Kevin M. Jones

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How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government

Thurgood Marshall: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia

African American Student's Guide to College Success

How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government

The Student Athlete's Guide to College Success

Barack Obama: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)

African Americans and the Presidents: Politics and Policies from Washington to Trump

Maya Angelou: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)

Jesse Owens: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)