Preceded by three introductory essays and a chronology of major events in black religious history from 1618 to 1991, this A-Z encyclopedia includes three types of entries: * Biographical sketches of 773 African American religious leaders * 341 entries on African American denominations and religious organizations (including white churches with significant black memberships and educational institutions) * Topical articles on important aspects of African American religious life (e.g., African American Christians during the Colonial Era, Music in the African American Church)

"American Writers focuses on the rich diversity of American novelists

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

This book examines literary authorship in the twentieth century and covers such topics as publishing, book distribution, the trade editor, the literary agent, the magazine market, subsidiary rights, and the blockbuster mentality.

Cites articles on writers of adult fiction and nonfiction whose works have been designated suitable for young adults (grades 7-12). Citations are arranged alphabetically by author and include the person's name, dates of birth and death as applicable, and references to the sources in which further in