alabama

The author recalls his poverty-stricken youth in Alabama in the 1960s and 70s, focusing on the extraordinary efforts of his mother to protect her sons from the violence of their father, a man scarred by war, and telling of the sacrifices she made so her children could have a better life.

Faye Longchamp uses her archaeology skills to help solve two mysterious contemporary deaths as she digs to find answers from the historic past.

This book introduces the geography, history, economy, famous people, and environment of the Heart of Dixie.

A history of Alabama, from its early exploration and settlement to the state today.

A memoir in which Condoleezza Rice, who served as National Security Advisor and as Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administrations, looks back over her life, discussing her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1950s, her career in education, and her service in the government, and sharing stories of her family.