Books with author TC Henderson

Reading Through History is pleased to present “History Brief: African Americans”. This short volume is loaded with information about the major figures and events relating to African American History from slavery to the presidency. Topics include, but are not limited to, triangular trade, slavery, the abolitionist movement, the Underground Railroad, the Jim Crow era, the Harlem Renaissance, and the modern Civil Rights movement. There is also a focus on major figures such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, WEB Du Bois, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, and many, many more. Anyone interested in learning more about African Americans will find something to hold their interest. This book would be a great resource for any student needing help with African American History, a teacher needing to brush up on the basics, or any fan of history just looking for a quick read.

Reading Through History is proud to present History Brief: The Great Depression. This compact volume will help anyone gain a quick understanding of an important decade in American history. Have you ever wanted to know more about the stock market crash or the Great Depression? Maybe you have recently found yourself interested in the Dust Bowl? Ever wanted to learn about Franklin Roosevelt or the New Deal? Perhaps you just wanted to know more about daily life in the 1930s? History Brief: The Great Depression has everything you need to know! The following topics in this quick read include: The Great Depression, Black Tuesday, daily life in the 1930s, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Roosevelt, the New Deal, big bands and swing music, movies in the 1930s, the Dust Bowl, Huey P. Long, Eleanor Roosevelt, and much more!

Reading Through History is pleased to present “History Brief: The 1920s”. This short volume is loaded with information about the major figures and events relating to the Roaring Twenties from the earliest days of decade up through its conclusion. Topics include, but are not limited to, prohibition, bootlegging, isolationism, the Red Scare, flappers, the Harlem Renaissance, and entertainment. There is also a focus on major figures of the era such as Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Al Capone, Charles Lindbergh, WEB Du Bois, Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Bobby Jones, and many, many more. Anyone interested in learning more about the 1920s will find something to hold their interest. This book would be a great resource for any student needing help with early 20th Century US History, a teacher needing to brush up on the basics, or any fan of history just looking for a quick read.

Reading Through History is pleased to present “History Brief: Oklahoma History”. This short volume is loaded with information relating to the major figures and events in Oklahoma History from the earliest days of exploration, all the way into the space age. Topics include, but are not limited to, the Five Civilized Tribes, the Trail of Tears, the Civil War in Indian Territory, the land run, the Green Corn Rebellion, the Tulsa Race Riot, the Dust Bowl, oil booms and busts, and the Oklahoma City Bombing. There is also a focus on major figures of Oklahoma’s past such as Sequoyah, John Ross, Elias Boudinot, Stand Watie, Jim Thorpe, Frank Phillips, “Alfalfa” Bill Murray, Will Rogers, Wiley Post, Woody Guthrie, and many, many more. Anyone interested in learning more about this great state will find something to hold their interest. This book would be a great resource for any student needing help with Oklahoma History, a teacher needing to brush up on the basic, a traveler who might be preparing to visit Oklahoma, or any fan of history just looking for a quick read.

Grier has never fit in at school. Despite an inherited ability to sense the feelings of those around her, her peers keep her at arm's length—and often shoved head-first into a locker. Experiencing empathy for those around her is starting to feel more like a curse than a talent.The Johnson brothers know all about curses. After the oldest brother, Marcus, pulls a stupid move that puts their entire pack at risk, the brothers are forced to pick up and move to Vacaville where they can lay low for a bit. Colin might feel more inclined to forgive his idiot brother after meeting the beautiful girl in his English class, however…Meanwhile, the arrival of the mysterious Colin Johnson is only making matters worse for Grier. How's an empath supposed to know her own feelings when the entire female population of her school is over the moon for the handsome new student?Maybe the moon has more to do with it than she thinks.

Hollywood v. Beauty and the Synchronicity of the Six presents the biographies of six movie actresses from the 1920s to the 1970s, with a single actress representing her decade of activity: Louise Brooks 1920s, Jean Harlow 1930s, Hedy Lamarr 1940s, Barbara Payton 1950s, Jean Seberg 1960s, and Sondra Locke 1970s. The synchronicity between the lives of these women is phenomenal, and their stories are as dramatic and exciting as any to come from that town, stretching all the way from complete ruination to thrilling triumph. Along the way, the story of movies in the Golden Age unfolds as six movie actresses try to survive in the most artificial place on Earth. The power elite of Hollywood could transform unknowns into movie stars or erase the famous into oblivion. Since beauty has its own innate power, it is inevitable these two entities would face off.

Now that Alex is in the know about the deadly vampires that live—and hunt—around his boarding school, everything is different. Putting his talents to use, Alex is training with the Polidorium to become a vampire hunter, just like his Van Helsing ancestors. Sure, he’s only fourteen, but c’mon: This runs in his blood.But Alex is wondering if he’ll live long enough to succeed. His archnemesis Elle, a vampire whose youthful appearance and blond hair disguise a rage that’s directed at him, is out to get him before a powerful leader called Ultravox arrives on the scene. Ultravox specializes in assassinations, but who is he targeting? As he dodges Elle’s attacks, Alex is on a mission to uncover Ultravox’s deadly plan before his friends and his school become collateral damage. There’s no time to report back; innocent lives hang in the balance, and it’s on Alex to act now—or else.

Within months of discovering he's next in a long line of vampire hunters, Alex Van Helsing has already defeated two powerful vampire leaders. Not bad for a fourteen-year-old. But when a newly risen vampire queen threatens the fate of the world, Alex faces his deadliest challenge yet. Teaming up with a motorcycle-riding witch, Alex jets between Switzerland, the UK, and Spain in a frantic race to prevent the queen from unleashing a curse that will plunge the world into darkness.With the clock ticking, Alex barely has time to breathe, let alone see his friends, and he's beginning to wonder if being a vampire hunter is worth all its sacrifices. In this thrilling finale to the action-packed series described as "James Bond meets Dracula," everything—Alex's future and, ultimately, that of the world—hangs in the balance.

Hollywood v. Beauty and the Synchronicity of the Six presents the biographies of six movie actresses from the 1920s to the 1970s, with a single actress representing her decade of activity: Louise Brooks 1920s, Jean Harlow 1930s, Hedy Lamarr 1940s, Barbara Payton 1950s, Jean Seberg 1960s, and Sondra Locke 1970s. The synchronicity between the lives of these women is phenomenal, and their stories are as dramatic and exciting as any to come from that town, stretching all the way from complete ruination to thrilling triumph. Along the way, the story of movies in the Golden Age unfolds as six movie actresses try to survive in the most artificial place on Earth. The power elite of Hollywood could transform unknowns into movie stars or erase the famous into oblivion. Since beauty has its own innate power, it is inevitable these two entities would face off.

Reading Through History is pleased to present: Landmark Supreme Court Cases. It includes 150 pages of the most the most significant Supreme Court judgements in United States history. Whether you’re searching for cases related to Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, or civil rights, this is a go-to resource for anyone in need of an introduction to “the highest court in the land.” This is sure to be a perfect fit for anyone wanting to brush up on the basics of notable Supreme Court decisions. Court cases include: Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. the Board of Education, Tinker v. Des Moines, Miranda v. Arizona, Roe v. Wade and many, many more! There is also an introductory unit which focuses on the procedures and history of the United States Supreme Court. This is not intended for those doing in-depth research. It is merely introductory information for those wishing to familiarize themselves with famous Supreme Court cases, or those needing a brush up on the basics.