Allen Lewis

Embark on a captivating literary journey to early 20th-century Baghdad with Charles S. Brooks in "Journeys to Bagdad." This collection of essays offers a unique and often humorous glimpse into the heart of Iraq, painting a vibrant picture of Middle Eastern culture and daily life. Through Brooks' insightful observations and engaging prose, readers are transported to a world of bustling markets, ancient landmarks, and fascinating encounters. More than just a travelogue, "Journeys to Bagdad" is a testament to the power of cultural exchange and the enduring appeal of human connection. Explore the streets of Baghdad through the eyes of a curious traveler, and discover the timeless beauty and enduring spirit of this historical city. Perfect for armchair travelers and anyone interested in the Middle East, this meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic work of travel literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

With over 15 years experience in the Police Force in Victoria and Northern Territory, the author recounts some of the stories of his life. At times dramatic, humerous, emotive - all show a different side of policing, the human side. Together with his early life and work as a private investigator after leaving the Police Force, he fills out the chapters of his life journey. Then into his latter years in a very different business with mini-golf and a waterslide, and then retirement. Through it all his love of sport and commitment both on and off the field to being an active participant in community life, wherever he and his wife Joy were living, shines through. A very readable life story about someone committed to be active in their community in work and recreation, living across three states in Australia.

Were you surprised at the racial divide in America when the verdict of the George Zimmerman trial was read? Did you think we had evolved past this point in the country's history? After all, don't we have a black president? Well, the truth is, race still matters, and it always will. In his book, We are All Racists: The Truth about Cultural Bias, Dr. Allen Lewis covers a personal, theoretical, historical, data-driven, and solution focused, yet brief discussion of race. There are no indictments, there is no blame, but he lays out the truth about race and cultural bias in America today.