books by University Alabama Press     books:       Alabama in the Twentieth Century (Modern South)5 reviews Wayne Flynt University Alabama Press, 2004 A sober look at a dysfunctional state Dr Flynt gives us a comprehensive view of the multitude of problems that face the state of Alabama, most of which stem, according to Flynt, from the state's atrocious 1901 Constitution. From powerful land barons, to racial inequality, to a regressive tax structure, to an incompetent and largely ineffective state legislature, to a simpering, craven state Supreme Court, the state Constitution lies ...             Get a Shot of Rhythm and Blues: The Arthur Alexander Story6 reviews Richard Younger University Alabama Press, 2000 Alexander The Great...The Facts At Last! Arthur Alexander was always a mystery man - till now! Richard Younger's biography of one of the most distinctive and influential black singers of the 60s sheds sympathetic illumination upon the life, the music - and the demons - of this woefully underrated singer/songwriter (the only writer to have songs cut by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan). AA's hugely-satisfying vocals ...             A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman5 reviews Charles W. Dryden University Alabama Press, 1997 Excellent memoir of a man from an interesting age I initially bought this book expecting it to be similar to the other slew of WWII books out there ( The ME-109 dove at me out of the sun with guns blazing...). Instead I got an honest account of a man who wanted to fly for his country and be treated with the same respect as any other pilot. Dryden's memories and descriptions of his voyage through training to be a pilot as well as the segregated ...             Full Fathom Five: A Daughter's Search16 reviews Mary Lee Coe Fowler University of Alabama Press, 2008 gifted storyteller After all this time and so much that has been written and filmed about WWII, how could there be more to tell? But, Mary Lee has done it. In a very well-crafted way, she has brought together disparate elements of this WWII story and turned it into a captivating, can't-put-it-down read. This personal journey to find the father and the family she never knew reads like a novel, a romance, and a ...             St. Elmo (Library of Alabama Classics)8 reviews Augusta Jane Evans University of Alabama Press, 1992 Classic Victorian Novel This classic Victorian novel popular in its time is a fine example of descriptive writing at its best. It will entertain as well as educate the most prolific of readers with references to world-wide geographic locations, foreign phraseology, and descriptive paragraphs that are refreshing different to 21st century reading. A tale of romance and intrigue woven with Christian morality will ...             Storyville, New Orleans: Being an Authentic, Illustrated Account of the Notorious Red Light District14 reviews Al Rose University of Alabama Press, 1978 Storyville, New Orleans Being an amature historian, a resident of New Orleans for 15 years now, and interested in the City's roots, I found this book to be probably the best on the subject I've read thus far. First of all, the book delivers exactly what it claims to on the cover. I've read skimpier and more salatious books on Storyville, none of the caliber and detail that this book offers. I've made several tours ...             Somebody Told Me: The Newspaper Stories of Rick Bragg17 reviews Rick Bragg University Alabama Press, 2000 Somebody told me by Rick Bragg This book is the newpaper stories by Rick Bragg.If you like his style of writting, this book is one of his best.Moving stories about ordinary individualsat the moments that are most revealing.Rick Bragg makes you feel like you are there with him in each story.             The Forever Season (Deep South Books)8 reviews Don Keith University Alabama Press, 2002 Don is like a spider, trapping a fly in his web. I was a 14 year old in 8th grade when I read this compelling book " The Forever Season", by the ever-so-talented Don Keith. To me, Don was a devious spider, weaving his finely spun web (The Forever Season) and I, I was the defensless fly, struggling to get through the cobwebs of suspense and mystery, only to find myself being hooked deeper into the realm of twisted strands leading their way ...             The Churches of Christ in the 20th Century: Homer Hailey's Personal Journey of Faith (Religion & American ...8 reviews David Edwin, Jr. Harrell University Alabama Press, 2000 Not Just for Homer Hailey Fans Ed Harrell does a masterful job of relating the amazing life of Homer Hailey, one of the most dedicated, humble, and influential preachers in the churches of Christ in the 20th century. If you were fortunate enough to know this man, you will be fascinated by the story of his life and career as preacher, teacher, and author. But this book is far more than a biography of Homer Hailey. In the book, ...             River Song: A Journey down the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola River8 reviews Joe Cook University Alabama Press, 2000 Award Winner for Book Design This book has won a Southern Books Competition Award of Merit in Book Design from the Southeastern Library Association. This award is given in recognition of the book's aesthetic appeal and design and for fine craftsmanship in its printing and binding. Congratulations to authors Joe Cook and Monica Cook, designer John Langston, printer Pacifica Communications, and the University of Alabama Press.             Company K (Library Alabama Classics)4 reviews William March University Alabama Press, 1989 a classic veteran's tale from WW1 Slaughterhouse-five, and Catch-22 both borrowed from a powerful predecessor. Company-k is a simple read, short chapters each one a character of many narratives. Each one an insightful and heart-rending tale. It would be easy to ignore Company-K and most don't know it - except that it's written by a man who was there. Hemingway glorified war made it seem almost fun - March tells it as it was. ...             Confederate Florida: The Road to Olustee4 reviews The University of Alabama Press, 1990 Nulty's thorough research lays the Olustee campaign bare for all of us laymen to see. If you're interested in Civil War history, Confederate history, or Florida history, this complete account of the events leading up to the Battle of Olustee in February 1864 will satisfy; Nulty, a former Marine Lt. Col. and current high school teacher, really gets down deep into the political and social undercurrents of the time, and sheds light on the complex ...             Dead Towns of Alabama4 reviews W. Stuart Harris University of Alabama Press, 1977 Deadtowns Of Alabama This is the most complete Book on this Subject, I have ever found. Mr. Harris did extensive research to compile such an informative and educational Book. I comand him, for his ideals, and even in a few areas, imagnation into reality. Reliable and exact, are the only words I can use to refer to the excellance of the research that went into this work of Art. Every page has information ...             A Fire You Can't Put Out: The Civil Rights Life of Birmingham's Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth (Religion & ...4 reviews Andrew Manis University Alabama Press, 2001 Winner of the 2000 Lillian Smith Book Award The story of Fred Shuttlesworth is a powerful, dramatic story that everyone interested in the black freedom movement should read. Manis' compelling portrayal captures the spirit and spirituality of a great unsung hero. The book has been honored by the Lillian Smith Book Award, the South's oldest literary prize, and deserves a wide reading.             Their Blood Runs Cold: Adventures With Reptiles and Amphibians4 reviews J. Whitfield Gibbons, Whit Gibbons University of Alabama Press, 1983 You have no idea.... Just read the book and you will cry you laugh so hard. Just imagine being a student in his class like I am. It is the best class I have ever taken hands down. Whit is remarkably intellegent in all areas of herps and this book is a wonderful example of how dedicated he is to this passion.             Pioneer Family: Life on Florida's Twentieth-Century Frontier4 reviews Michel Oesterreicher University Alabama Press, 1996 Pioneer Family: Life on Florida's 20th Century Frontier Our barrier island of N.E. Florida, stretching from Mayport to St. Augustine, is changing day by day. With the rapid development of business and residential areas, our pristine land has but faded memories. Escape from your daily grind, head for the nearest beach chair and relive a wonderful true story. It is filled with the struggles of a true native family, living on the edge of swampland, a ...             G Company's War: Two Personal Accounts of the Campaigns in Europe, 1944-19454 reviews Bruce E. Egger University Alabama Press, 1998 Perhaps the best account of war as fought at this level. Among the mind numbing number of books on world war two, this book is in my top ten. Written from two perspectives within the same company, it is a lucid, real and above all believable account of what it was like on the sharp edge of combat. A real gem!             The Sky on Fire: The First Battle of Britain, 1917-1918 (Smithsonian History of Aviation)4 reviews Raymond H. Fredette University Alabama Press, 2006 Perfectly detailed and written book on a forgotten subject. Have you ever bought a book because you were interested in the subject matter, only to realize upon reading the first chapter that the writer does not know how to entertain? If you have, then brace yourself, because this book is NOT like that. The author filled each chapter with relevant insights into the characters that make up the events. Not once was I overpowered by facts alone. I have ...             Back Home: Journeys through Mobile4 reviews Roy Hoffman University Alabama Press, 2001 You Can Go Home Again Roy Hoffman has disproved the theory that you can't go home again. With the turn of each page, I'm transported from central Texas to the city of my birth. His book, BACK HOME : JOURNEYS THROUGH MOBILE, is truly that. My mind journey's to Bienville Square, the Saenger Theater, Toolen High School, The Cathedral, the variety of languages that greeted my ears as I walked with my grandmother down ...             My War Against the Nazis: A Jewish Soldier with the Red Army (Fire Ant Books)4 reviews Adam Broner University of Alabama Press, 2007 My War Against The Nazis by Adam Broner This man's story has touched this woman's heart. It is a simple, easy to read, straightforward, historical and personal account of the human and his indomitable spirit. This eye-opening account leaves me with a lifetime education. I am humbled by this man's love for his faith, family and country.              search for books 1917-1918, 1944-1945, accounts, adventures, alexander, american, amphibians, apalachicola, authentic, aviation, birmingham, campaigns, chattahoochee, churches, confederate, daughter, district, frontier, illustrated, journeys, newspaper, notorious, religion, reptiles, reverend, shuttlesworth, smithsonian, storyville, twentieth, twentieth-century books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen DVD: Giacomo Meyerbeer - Dinorah, ou le pardon de Ploermel / Philippe, Arapian, ... we recommend Somebody told me by Rick Bragg leave a comment home  impressum - about us