Norman Jackson Knihy

Vividly recounting his military service from 1942 to 1946, Norman Jackson's memoirs detail his experiences with the Royal Signals and various artillery regiments across North Africa, the Middle East, and Italy. Key battles, including those in Tunisia and the landings at Salerno, are described with striking clarity. Later chapters reveal his encounters with Indonesian militants during convoy travels in Java. Edited by his nephew, the memoirs are enhanced with maps, photographs, and extensive notes, providing a comprehensive view of his wartime experiences.

Focusing on the concept of learning ecologies, this book explores how our environments and actions shape our learning experiences. It emphasizes the importance of practice, context, and relationships in creating value and knowledge. The revised edition broadens its audience to include those supporting learning and development in non-educational organizations, highlighting the integration of past and present experiences through various tools and technologies. This approach offers a fresh perspective on fostering learning in diverse settings.

In Force and Freedom, Kellie Carter Jackson provides the first historical analysis exclusively focused on the tactical use of violence among antebellum black activists. Through tactical violence, argues Carter Jackson, abolitionist leaders created the conditions that necessitated the Civil War.