Best Selling Books by William H. Armstrong

A timeless classic, winner of the John Newberry Medal, and the basis of an acclaimed film, Sounder is a novel that tells of the courage and love that bind a black family together despite the extreme prejudice and inhumanity it faces in the Deep South .

The Powerful Newbery Award-winning classic A landmark in children''s literature, winner of the 1970 Newbery Medal, and the basis of an acclaimed film, Sounder traces the keen sorrow and the abiding faith of a poor African-American boy in the 19th-century South. The boy''s life is changed forever when his father is caught stealing a ham to feed his starving family. His dog, Sounder, is wounded in the incident and waits faithfully for his master to come home. Read by Avery Brooks, this timeless and compelling parable will move listeners of all ages.

Delve into the intricate tapestry of bureaucracy and leadership conflicts during the American Civil War era with ''Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals.'' This compelling collection unravels the complex interplay between bureaucratic inertia and military leadership, traversing a range of literary styles from reflective prose to incisive critiques. The anthology offers a vivid snapshot of the era, capturing the stark realities and subtle nuances of wartime administration and decision-making. While the works collectively provide deep insights into the period, standout narratives include those that wryly critique the paradoxes of military red tape, showcasing the anthology''s range and depth without singular attribution. The anthology brings together the powerful voices of William H. Armstrong, Jacob G. Frick, and Henry Morford, whose collective efforts illuminate the underexamined aspects of the Civil War. These authors, through their varied backgrounds and perspectives, contribute to a coherent exploration of the cultural tensions and administrative challenges of the time. This collection aligns with historical and literary movements seeking to elevate overlooked narratives and critiques of power structures, effectively broadening the traditional understanding of Civil War literature through a multitude of voices. ''**Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals**'' is an essential volume for readers intrigued by the intersection of history, leadership, and narrative. It offers a unique portal into the complexities of military bureaucracy and the dynamic tensions of wartime governance. Through its diverse perspectives and styles, this anthology not only provides educational insights but also fosters a dynamic dialogue amongst the authors'' works. Readers are invited to explore its pages and uncover the nuanced interplay between military leadership and administrative constraints, enriching their comprehension of this pivotal historical period.

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Three classic dog tales brought together in a single volume Old Yeller Winner of the Newbery Honor When his father sets out on a cattle drive for the summer, fourteen-year-old Travis is left to take care of his mother, younger brother, and the family farm. In the wilderness of early frontier Texas, Travis faces his new and often dangerous responsibilities, with many adventures along the way, all with the help of the big yellow dog who comes to be his best friend. Sounder Winner of the John Newbery Medal Sounder is a loyal family dog, determined to help his owners through thick and thin. This is the story of a great coon dog and the poor sharecroppers who own him, and of the courage and love that bind a black family together in the face of extreme prejudice from the outside world. Savage Sam In this sequel to Old Yeller, Travis and his younger brother are kidnapped by an Indian raiding party, and Savage Sam, the son of the beloved yellow dog, leads a frantic chase to bring them back.

This is the best guide ever published on how to acquire and maintain good study skills. It covers everything from developing a vocabulary to improving the quality of written work, and has chapters on studying math, science, and languages; taking tests; and using libraries. If anyone you know is college-bound, buy this book: it will prove a lifesaver and a godsend.

Warrior in Two Camps is the biography of Ely S. Parker, the first native American to serve as commissioner of Indian Affairs. The name Ely Samuel Parker is seldom found among famous Indian chiefs. Indeed, the name seems somehow out of place in the company of men called Black Hawk or Crazy Horse or Geronimo. But the prosaic name is part of the story of an American Indian who chose to live his life in the white man’s world. It is a story in which a frock coat replaces the traditional deerskin, and a surveyor’s level and a soldier’s orderly book take the place of the wampum belt and the war club.

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press''s distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

Do you finding yourself Thinking through the Children''s Sermon? Are children''s sermons useful? Are they to entertain or edify? And if they are meaningful, are they well prepared and well delivered? William Armstrong addresses these and other questions as he shares his years of experience as a pastor who has delivered hundreds of children''s sermons. Useful and practical information about children, the message, and effective methods are explored. Thinking through the Children''s Sermon is a must have book for clergy and lay leaders who will be responsible for sharing the Word of God with children.

Life is hard for the three Stone children. The death of their mother has left them bereft and grieving. Their father tries hard to make things better, but he is busy trying to keep their farm going. Even the land around them seems to have betrayed them: It is so barren that it is known as sour land. Then Moses Waters comes to teach at the black school at Cedar Corners. Moses can hear things no one else can, like the sound of the grass and the earth humming together. More than anyone else, he seems to have a special understanding of the Stone family. Only Moses can help them out of their grief. But a sour land grows sour people. There are some folks in town who don''t approve of the friendship between the white Stone family and the new black teacher. And it looks like they will go to dangerous lengths to stop it.

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This book makes no pretense at solving any educational problems or opening any new windows of insight and vision. It was born out of concern for an insecure, thumb-sucking, erratic-behaviored fifth grader who through complete indifference to learning was making it impossible for his teacher to teach him or the other members of the class. The simple practices used in the home to help the teacher and the child were so rewarding that they have since been adopted by other parents for other grades with equally gratifying resultsThe primary subjects which have been made the focus of our concern in this book are reading, writing, and arithmetic. There is no attempt to pass judgment on the many new experiments which are now being carried out in elementary school. Time will doubtless judge them correctly. Nor are there any sure-fire improvement charts for first grade, second grade, and so on through the eight years of elementary school. It is the premise of this book that there is much that can be done at home to help the child from the very first day of school, and every day thereafter. He can be helped in each grade from one through eight but it will be easier and take less persuasion in the early years. The book starts with words and ends with examinations. The first grader can learn much at home about words, and the eighth grader can learn much about examinations. However, it can all be learned; whether it is learned before or after, or during the golden years for learning, will depend to a large degree upon what particular year the parent decides that education needs a transfusion in the home.If we want the best for our children, we must honestly admit that school reform will never replace the home as an educative factor. And we must devote some of our time to specific ways in which parents can provide the best for their child''s education.