Books with author Martin King

"His life informed us, his dreams sustain us yet."*On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial looking out over thousands of troubled Americans who had gathered in the name of civil rights and uttered his now famous words, "I have a dream . . ." It was a speech that changed the course of history.This fortieth-anniversary edition honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s courageous dream and his immeasurable contribution by presenting his most memorable words in a concise and convenient edition. As Coretta Scott King says in her foreword, "This collection includes many of what I consider to be my husband's most important writings and orations." In addition to the famed keynote address of the 1963 march on Washington, the renowned civil rights leader's most influential words included here are the "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," the essay "Pilgrimage to Nonviolence," and his last sermon, "I See the Promised Land," preached the day before he was assassinated.Editor James M. Washington arranged the selections chronologically, providing headnotes for each selection that give a running history of the civil rights movement and related events. In his introduction, Washington assesses King's times and significance.*From the citation of the posthumous award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., July 4, 1977

"His life informed us, his dreams sustain us yet."*On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial looking out over thousands of troubled Americans who had gathered in the name of civil rights and uttered his now famous words, "I have a dream . . ." It was a speech that changed the course of history.This fortieth-anniversary edition honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s courageous dream and his immeasurable contribution by presenting his most memorable words in a concise and convenient edition. As Coretta Scott King says in her foreword, "This collection includes many of what I consider to be my husband's most important writings and orations." In addition to the famed keynote address of the 1963 march on Washington, the renowned civil rights leader's most influential words included here are the "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," the essay "Pilgrimage to Nonviolence," and his last sermon, "I See the Promised Land," preached the day before he was assassinated.Editor James M. Washington arranged the selections chronologically, providing headnotes for each selection that give a running history of the civil rights movement and related events. In his introduction, Washington assesses King's times and significance.*From the citation of the posthumous award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., July 4, 1977

A castle, chilling graveyards, secret passageways, historical clues and hidden treasure; Jack Hunter is packed with electrifying child-appeal for both girls and boys. (39,000 words, approximately 130 Kindle pages).Twelve year-old Jack Hunter’s life couldn’t get any worse - forced to move home, ripped away from his friends and dragged to a town in the middle of nowhere. But then Jack discovers a centuries-old key that unlocks an historical secret. Suddenly he finds himself on the hunt of an ancient treasure trove with the help of some new friends. Full of twists, clues, villains and a host of potential suspects, Jack Hunter – Secret of the King provides a riveting read from beginning to end.The adventure begins now...

Jack is a typical twelve year old boy. In fact his life could not be any better. A local celebrity, captain of the school football team and getting ready for his first holiday abroad with best friends, Martin, Holly, BT and Jules. When Jack and his friends find themselves caught up in the middle of a robbery all hopes of normality begin to fade. So begins a thrilling action packed adventure with Russian gangsters, stolen jewels, a famous movie star and the world's most notorious criminal mastermind. The clock is ticking. Join Jack on his quest to solve the clues, unravel the mystery and find the 'Second Corner' in order to save his mum. The adventure continues...

Sometimes, to become a princess…Raised to marry a king, Renee’s greatest desire is to be a true queen. So, while other girls learned the art of embroidery, Renee perfected her skills with a sword. She was prepared to earn the respect of her future husband, but a chance encounter with a handsome stranger awakens her heart to the possibility of love.… a girl must become a pirate.When tragedy strikes, Renee flees, right onto a pirate ship! Surprising herself, she offers to join their crew. Happy to finally put her swordsmanship to use, she fights injustice on the seas, but when her kingdom is threatened, can she give up the safety and happiness for an uncertain future? Or can she finally become the leader, the princess, her people need?

A collection of twenty poems that will make both children and parents laugh. Great for bedtime. The poems will leave the children sleeping with a smile on their face.In addition to the joy the poems bring small children; the simplicity of rhyme encourages older children to write their own verses.A great start point for involving children in poerty, rhyme and rhythm

A castle, chilling graveyards, secret passageways, historical clues and hidden treasure; Jack Hunter is packed with electrifying child-appeal for both girls and boys. (39,000 words, approximately 130 Kindle pages). Twelve year-old Jack Hunter's life couldn't get any worse - forced to move home, ripped away from his friends and dragged to a town in the middle of nowhere. But then Jack discovers a centuries-old key that unlocks an historical secret. Suddenly he finds himself on the hunt of an ancient treasure trove with the help of some new friends. Full of twists, clues, villians and a host of potential suspects, Jack Hunter - Secret of the King provides a riveting read from beginning to end. The adventure begins now...