Books with author Joel Newsome

Actress Kerry Washington has performed for film, television, and Broadway, but when she is off the stage, Washington is an outspoken activist, supporting women's rights and calling attention to other important social issues. Washington's activism and talent have made her respected and admired by both men and women. This book delves into her early influences, including family, education, and career, that made her the women leader she is today, through to her current status as a famed actress and activist.

"The world of jazz was just developing when Louis Armstrong was born in 1901. During his life, Armstrong became a defining figure in the burgeoning jazz movement, developing his own style in both bands and in a solo career. His unique approach inspired other jazz contemporaries, including Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday. This is the story of his life, death, and legacy, and his lasting influence on jazz today"--

Actress Kerry Washington has performed for film, television, and Broadway, but when she is off the stage, Washington is an outspoken activist, supporting women's rights and calling attention to other important social issues. Washington's activism and talent have made her respected and admired by both men and women. This book delves into her early influences, including family, education, and career, that made her the women leader she is today, through to her current status as a famed actress and activist.

In 432 BC they think Themis is dead. Suzanne is drawn through thousands of years to keep him alive. Will his destiny be death or glory at Olympia? Will she regain control of her life in the present, or will her mind be occupied forever by the past? This is a time-slip novel set in Ancient Greece and present day Northern England. Themis is a charismatic young athlete whose chief ambition is to compete in the Boys Games of 432 BC. Suzanne is a feisty young girl with a complicated family life who also seeks athletic fame. When they both meet with a terrible accident, in exactly the same spot, their lives and minds become inextricably mixed across the millennia.

In 432 BC they think Themis is dead. Suzanne is drawn through thousands of years to keep him alive. Will his destiny be death or glory at Olympia? Will she regain control of her life in the present, or will her mind be occupied forever by the past? This is a time-slip novel set in Ancient Greece and present day Northern England. Themis is a charismatic young athlete whose chief ambition is to compete in the Boys Games of 432 BC. Suzanne is a feisty young girl with a complicated family life who also seeks athletic fame. When they both meet with a terrible accident, in exactly the same spot, their lives and minds become inextricably mixed across the millennia.

In 1886, a ragtag group of factory workers in southeast London decided to form a soccer team. After their first game, which they dominated 6 over 0, they adopted the moniker Royal Arsenal. Arsenal FC chronicles the team's rise from this modest working-class formation to one of the most successful clubs in the history of the sport, as they remain a commanding opponent in the Premier League and beyond more than 130 years later. A wealth of historical anecdotes, detailed player information, and photographs of crucial gameplay afford readers a comprehensive view of the struggles, victories, and influence of one of Europe's most prominent soccer clubs.

In 1886, a ragtag group of factory workers in southeast London decided to form a soccer team. After their first game, which they dominated 6 over 0, they adopted the moniker Royal Arsenal. Arsenal FC chronicles the team's rise from this modest working-class formation to one of the most successful clubs in the history of the sport, as they remain a commanding opponent in the Premier League and beyond more than 130 years later. A wealth of historical anecdotes, detailed player information, and photographs of crucial gameplay afford readers a comprehensive view of the struggles, victories, and influence of one of Europe's most prominent soccer clubs.

The quest for resources, from farmland to gold to oil, has shaped much of U.S. history. Ensuing competition for these resources has had a tangible effect on both American geography and the environment. This book shows how American communities formed over time in response to environmental factors and how policy, culture, and day-to-day life in the United States is a response to the land itself. Also included is a look at modern debates over the best way to protect the environment while encouraging innovation, including the role of the EPA and other government organizations in regulation.