Lawrence W Hogan

Shades of Glory: The Negro Leagues & the Story of African-American Baseball

"Probably the most comprehensive history of black baseball available in one book…a must-read for any student of the game." Cincinnati Enquirer "Hogan sets the teams and leagues in the cultural and economic context of the black experience and the communities in which they played, broadening the book'...

Legal Aspects of the Fire Service

This book discusses the American legal system and laws affecting the fire service -- both career and volunteer. It is written in laymen's language, not legalese, and is designed to help keep fire service personnel out of legal trouble.

A Black National News Service: The Associated Negro Press and Claude Barnett

The Ghost of Harmony Hall

This is a story of love, mystery and the supernatural. A young parish priest finds a trunk full of brilliant, inspiring sermons in the rectory attic. He uses these sermons and becomes a better priest and a great orator. He is obsessed with learning the identity of the deceased priest who wrote these...

The Forgotten History of African American Baseball

This text gives readers the chance to experience the unique character and personalities of the African American game of baseball in the United States, starting from the time of slavery, through the Negro Leagues and integration period, and beyond.• Presents a wide variety of original materials, docu...

Terrorism: Defensive Strategies for Individuals, Companies and Governments

This book is a veritable encyclopedia of terrorism. It brings together some of the country's leading experts on terrorism from the government, police departments and universities as well as computer, biological and chemical specialists. It offers practical suggestions on how to deal with it and miti...

Shades of Glory: The Negro Leagues and the Story of African-American Baseball

Celebrating African America's contribution to our great national pastime, this comprehensive, lively history combines vivid narrative, visual impact, and a unique statistical component, to recreate the excitement and passion of the Negro Leagues. Packed with stories, biographical essays, scores of a...

Inside the House: Former Members Reveal How Congress Really Works

This is the first book that looks at how the U.S. House of Representatives really works, by drawing on the insights and experiences of former members. Chapters address every aspect of life in the House, from running for Congress to the impact on family life.

Black National News Service: The Associated Negro Press and Claude Barnett, 1919-1945

Exploring Western Civilization: 1600 To the Present A Worktext for the Active Student

Lawrence Hogan

Apr 21, 2009 ... Lawrence Joseph Hogan (born September 30, 1928) was a Republican U.S. Congressman who represented the 5th congressional district of Maryland ...