Ann M Clark

In Shelley Ann Clark’s seductive debut novel, two damaged souls discover that when they’re together, their bodies hit all the right notes. Rock diva Emme Hayes already broke up one band after sleeping with the lead singer, and she swears she won’t let sex screw things up again. The problem is, her ...

The historical memory of the Civil War and Reconstruction has earned increasing attention from scholars. Only recently, however, have historians begun to explore African American efforts to interpret those events. With Defining Moments, Kathleen Clark shines new light on African American commemorati...

Santería, also known as Yoruba, Lukumi, or Orisha, was originally brought to the Americas from Africa by enslaved peoples destined for the Caribbean and South America. By the late 1980s it was estimated that more than 70 million African and American people participated in, or were familiar with, the...

Told through the eyes of children, this collection of Pueblo Indian poems has been used in classrooms, reading programs, and with parents and children since it was first published in 1941. "A perfect picture book."--The Horn Book. A Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color and black-and-white illustrations.

A small group founded Amnesty International in 1961 to translate human rights principles into action. Diplomacy of Conscience provides a rich account of how the organization pioneered a combination of popular pressure and expert knowledge to advance global human rights. To an extent unmatched by pre...

"The story of an Incan boy who lives in a hidden valley high in the mountains of Peru with old Chuto the llama herder. Unknown to Cusi, he is of royal blood and is the 'chosen one.' A compelling story."--Booklist. Newbery Award Book.

This is a serious, diligent cookbook, chock-ful of recipes and a thorough examination of cooking procedures, equipment requirements and appropriate flavorings for fish and shellfish. The recipes are straightforward and, for the most part, comprise simple preparations. Clark's thoughtful interpretati...