Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem 1947-

Black profiles in courage : a legacy of African American achievement by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Book )
5 editions published between 1996 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,701 libraries worldwide
In Black Profiles in Courage, [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar] focuses on extraordinarily courageous black men and women who typified the virtues of integrity, discipline, and self-respect. Taken together, their lives form a legacy from which African Americans of all ages can draw inspiration, wisdom, and pride. Some of these courageous heroes include Peter Salem - the slave, blacksmith, and volunteer soldier who turned the tide at Bunker Hill; Joseph Cinque - the leader of a.

Kareem by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Book )
4 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 1,664 libraries worldwide
An autobiography of the seven-foot, two-inch Black basketball star whose life has been greatly influenced by his family, basketball, and the religion of Islam.

Brothers in arms : the epic story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWII's forgotten heroes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Book )
12 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 1,574 libraries worldwide
A powerful wartime saga in the bestselling tradition of Flags of Our Fathers, BROTHERS IN ARMS recounts the extraordinary story of the 761st "Black Panthers," the first all-black armored unit to see combat in World War II. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar first learned about the battalion from family friend Leonard "Smitty" Smith, a veteran of the battalion. Working with acclaimed writer Anthony Walton, Abdul-Jabbar interviewed the surviving members of the battalion and their descendants to weave together a page-turning narrative based on their memories and stories, from basic training through the horrors on the battlefield to their postwar experiences in a racially divided America. Trained essentially as a public relations gesture to maintain the support of the black community for the war, the battalion was never intended to see battle. In fact, General Patton originally opposed their deployment, claiming African Americans couldn't think quickly enough to operate tanks in combat conditions. But the Allies were so desperate for trained tank personnel in the summer of 1944, following heavy casualties in the fields of France, that the battalion was called up. While most combat troops fought on the front for a week or two before being rotated back, the men of the 761st served for more than six months, fighting heroically under Patton's Third Army at the Battle of the Bulge and in the Allies' final drive across France and Germany. Despite a casualty rate that approached 50 percent and an extreme shortage of personnel and equipment, the 761st would ultimately help liberate some thirty towns and villages, as well as the Gunskirchen Lager concentration camp. The racism that shadowed them during the war and the prejudice they faced upon their return home is an indelible part of their story. What shines through most of all, however, are the lasting bonds that united them as soldiers and brothers, the bravery they exhibited on the battlefield, and the quiet dignity and patriotism that defined their lives.

On the shoulders of giants : my journey through the Harlem Renaissance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Book )
21 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 1,365 libraries worldwide
From 1920 to 1940, the Harlem Renaissance produced a bright beacon of light that paved the way for African-Americans all over the country. The unapologetic writings, the fervent fiction and poetry, the groundbreaking art, and the triumphant music gave voice and expression to the thoughts and emotions that Jim Crow segregation laws had long sought to stifle. Here, basketball star and author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar invites the reader on a personal journey back to his birthplace, through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in our history, revealing the tremendous impact the Harlem Renaissance had on both American culture and his own life. Beginning with the rise of the Harlem Rens as pioneers of professional basketball, Kareem traces the many streams of historical influence that converged to create the man he is today.--From publisher description.

Giant steps by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Book )
14 editions published between 1983 and 1990 in English and Japanese and held by 1,124 libraries worldwide
The story of the superstar center and NBA legend, the fascinating tour of his 15 years of professional basketball and his private life.

A season on the reservation : my soujourn with the White Mountain Apache by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Book )
6 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 876 libraries worldwide
"Tired of life in Los Angeles, disillusioned with the state of basketball, and devastated by the recent death of his mother, Abdul-Jubbar accepted an invitation from the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona to coach the high school basketball team." --Dust jacket.

On the shoulders of giants. Vol. 2, Master intellects & creative giants [an audio & musical journey through the Harlem Renaissance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Recording )
10 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 711 libraries worldwide
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar examines some of the leading political and cultural figures of the Harlem Renaissance--including Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Langston Hughes, and many more.

On the shoulders of giants. Vol. 3, Basketball comes to Harlem [an audio & musical journey through the early history of basketball by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Recording )
12 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 675 libraries worldwide
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes listeners on a tour through the segregated days of early basketball, including the remarkable story of the Harlem Rens--the first professional champions of basketball. Along the way, hoops icons like Charles Barkley, Julius Erving, and John Wooden share their thoughts, while broadcast legend Bob Costas narrates.

On the shoulders of giants. Vol. 1, How the Harlem became the center of the universe an audio & musical journey through the Harlem Renaissance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( Recording )
4 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 646 libraries worldwide
Stage and screen actor Avery Brooks recounts the birth of Harlem from the boll weevil to the Great Migration, and Kareem discusses how Harlem influenced his life. Featuring insights in their own voices by Marcus Garvey, Maya Angelou, Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Crystal, Louis Gossett Jr. and more.

Airplane ( Visual )
7 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in English and German and held by 591 libraries worldwide
In this spoof of disaster movies, Ted Striker, an ex-Navy pilot, just got dumped by his long-time girlfriend Elaine Dickinson, who works as a stewardess. In his wish to get her back, he follows her aboard a plane, although he has had a deep aversion against anything winged since he lost several men in the war. During flight, he tries to make up with her again and again, but a crisis looms as the crew and many passengers get seriously ill due to a bad fish meal. Now, it is up to him to land the airplane safely, before the poisoning starts causing casualties. But Ted Striker's aversion to piloting is a serious psychosis, which breaks open and needs to be cured--right now.