Welcome to our book review site go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
Annals of Cambridge
None
Annals of Cambridge
Charles Henry Cooper charted over half a millennium of life at Cambridge in the Annals of Cambridge. Cooper practised as a solicitor in Cambridge, and was also town clerk from 1849 until his death in 1866. He was a keen historian and devoted a great deal of time to archival research, particularly into local history. Drawing on extensive public and private records, including petitions, town treasurers' accounts, restoration records, death certificates, legal articles and letters to ruling royalty, Cooper compiled a comprehensive chronological history of Cambridge, documenting the 'city of scholars' through its tumultuous political and religious growing pains. It was published in the face of considerable opposition from the university authorities, but was eventually acclaimed as an authoritative account. Volume 3, published in 1845, begins with the accession of James I, covers the Civil War and the Commonwealth, and ends in 1688 on the eve of the Glorious Revolution.
Breaking Barriers
On April 25, 1950 Boston Celtics Owner Walter Brown got up at the table and declared he was taking Chuck Cooper with the fourteenth pick in the draft. When someone reminded him that Cooper was black Brown declared "I don't care if he is striped, plaid, or polka dot, Boston takes Charles Cooper." Thus began the odyssey of Chuck Cooper as the Jackie Robinson of the NBA, as he was the first African American that the league drafted. Along with Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, and Earl Lloyd they cleared the lane for all who followed. The Cooper story begins though in 1926 and builds to his All-American career at Duquense University. It was there that he became the second player to score a 1,000 points ...
The Reliquary
None
Fathers of Influence
Fathers of Influence features men throughout history who have made a difference in the world or raised their children to have a powerful impact on the world. Organized to present each father individually, this book contains the name, dates he lived, a Father of Influence Principle that highlights the significant contribution the father made to the world or to his child's life, a Bible verse that complements the principle and a short biographical sketch of his life. Also included is a "Famous Fathers of the Bible" section and a discussion on what it means to be a Father of Influence. Features and Benefits Fathers will be inspired by true stories of how dads influenced their children. Fathers will be given practical ways to improve their fathering skills. Fathers of Influence will make a great companion for Mothers of Influence.
