Bøger af Chris Lamb

The civil rights-era story of young boys whose dreams of playing in the Little League World Series were dashed, not by a loss to a more formidable team, but because of the color of their skin.

The Art of the Political Putdown is a book of over 300 witty verbal jabs and ripostes from politicians around the world, all of whom share a common sharp tongue.Liberal or conservative, humor can be a powerful weapon in any politician''s arsenal, and political journalists Chris Lamb and Will Moredock have seen their fair share of quips, witty remarks, and sarcastic pleasantries.In mining the past few thousand years of political history, they''ve unearthed a treasure trove of humorous exchanges, from ancient Rome to modern day, to compile this collection of hilarious comebacks and putdowns.• Features 11 brief essays analyzing the use of humor and wit in various political contexts• Even-handed, intelligent, and lighthearted political humor that gives readers from the Left and the Right something to laugh aboutThe Art of the Political Putdown is filled with famous and lesser-known politicians at their sassiest, along with short essays.This is a comprehensive, nonpartisan collection of witticisms, scathing burns, and mic-drop-worthy insults throughout history. • A rare political humor book with something for everyone, and a welcome reminder that politics can also be a source of laughter• Perfect as a gift for politics and history buffs and for anyone who appreciates smart humor and top-notch wit• Great for those who loved Whose Boat Is This Boat?: Comments That Don''t Help in the Aftermath of a Hurricane by the Staff of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents by Pete Souza, and The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill by James C. Humes

Constitutes one of baseball's and the civil rights movement's great untold stories.

In the spring of 1946, America found itself still struggling with the insidious tyrannies of racism and segregation at home. In the midst of it all, Jackie Robinson was undergoing a harrowing dress rehearsal for integration. This title chronicles his tremendous ordeal during that crucial spring training - how he struggled on the field and off.

Jackie Robinson believed in a God who sides with the oppressed and who calls us to see one another as sisters and brothers. This faith was a powerful but quiet engine that drove and sustained him as he shattered racial barriers on and beyond the baseball diamond. Jackie Robinson: A Spiritual...

Demonstrates the limits of cartooning from the courtroom to the newsroom. This book examines the reasons for the declining state of the art and the implications for all of us.