Alabama Writers

Angels at the Gate T.K. Thorne

ANGELS AT THE GATE finds a young girl in ancient days, masquerading as a boy to avoid the restrictions placed on her gender. As she grows into womanhood and the feelings that ensue, she abandons all that she has known to follow her new world. Based on meticulous research of early history.

 

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Behind the Magic Curtain: Secrets, Spies, and Unsung White Allies of Birmingham's Civil Rights Days T. K. Thorne

BEHIND THE MAGIC CURTAIN: SECRETS, SPIES, AND UNSUNG WHITE ALLIES OF BIRMINGHAM'S CIVIL RIGHTS DAYS reveals never-before-told names, deeds, and places involved in the Civil Rights struggle at the birthplace of much of the fight. Award-winninng author and former Birmingham Police Captain T.K. Thorne spent ten years...

Extraordinary Adventures Daniel Wallace

EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES introduces another unforgettable Southern character to rival Forrest Gump and Ignatius Reilly. Readers will root for Edsel Bronfman to conquer his loneliness and find true love. If you're looking for a feel-good pick-me-up, this is it!

 

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This Isn't Going to End Well: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew Daniel Wallace

THIS ISN'T GOING TO END WELL is the unique memoir of a successful author writing about his literary hero and mentor whose secrets eventually created a path to destruction. This Didn't End Well ended too soon. The revelatory and reflective reading experience is a rare gem that should be revisited regularly....

African Town Latham, Irene & Waters, Charles

AFRICAN TOWN is the story of the last illegal slave ship to arrive in America. The authors brilliant research and straight forward presentation has created an important and necessary read appropriate for all ages.

 

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All in to Win: Auburn's National Championship Season - Auburn Tigers 2010 national Champions Stan White

ALL IN TO WIN: AUBURN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON - AUBURN TIGERS 2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS celebrates the year Auburn football was king of the college world.

 

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Birmingham Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Magic City Carla Jean Whitley

BIRMINGHAM BEER: A HEADY HISTORY OF BREWING IN THE MAGIC CITY highlights the craft beer movement, including the people and places making an impact in this growing industry locally and around the country. This title has been selected as a Booksmith Timeless Classic, meaning it is among the best of the best for...

Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life E.O. Wilson

HALF-EARTH: OUR PLANET'S FIGHT FOR EARTH argues that we must move swiftly and dedicate fully half the surface of the earth to nature, or we will face mass extinction of many species - including our own.  

 

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A Window on Eternity: A Biologist's Walk Through Gorongosa National Park E.O. Wilson

A WINDOW ON ETERNITY: A BIOLOGIST'S WALK THROUGH GORONGOSA NATIONAL includes straight-forward insight and gorgeous photography of one of the world's most biologically rich places. While examining the woodlands that gave birth to humanity, Edward O. Wilson allows the reader to visit sacred spots and even "hear"...

The Origins of Creativity E.O. Wilson

THE ORIGINS OF CREATIVITY reflects on the origins of language, storytelling and art to examine the role played by the humanities in defining our species. While humans are uniquely advanced, we pose a grave danger through our abuse of the earth. This easy-to-read book will give us a deeper understanding of the human...