Book Table

A historical account of the life and times of the woman miners affectionately called "Mother Jones".

Flunking Trump consists of a series of blogs about the misadventures of the current president written by history professor Dr. Roger Rosenberg.

“It is beyond the pale to believe that the Founding Fathers had in mind military-style assault weapons in the hands of dangerous criminals and mentally unstable sociopaths as the sort of men needing (or gaining) protection under the Second Amendment.”

I lived in Oakland during my teenage and college years. Naturally, some years later (after moving to another city) I heard about the proposal for considering "Ebonics" as a new dialect on the news. I had a negative gut reaction (to put it mildly) aided by disbelief, anger, and growing determination to be part of any opposition that might form. Accept the argument that English is not able to accommodate the needs or express the thoughts of all Americans? As Patrick Henry once said: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

"Rosenberg reporting for duty, sir, for the Defense of The English Language!"

Dr. Roger Rosenberg takes a look at the Republican Party.

American historian Howard Zinn's book "A People's History of the United States", set off waves of controversy between readers who loved his truthfulness in describing our nation's past and other readers who were dismayed by his writings. How could one historian be praised by one group and condemned by the other? Is there a way to both appreciate and criticize Zinn's school of historiography? "Howard Zinn: A Critique" explores possible answers to this question.

Join Dr. Rosenberg as he recalls the case of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, his family's belief in their innocence, and his search for the truth.

A look at the life of the legendary James F. Reed by the noted historian Dr. Roger Rosenberg.

In Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story, Hyde and Jekyll reflect the duality of human nature. They inhabit one body but have separate personalities. Dr. Jekyll represented “good” until he transformed himself into the “evil” Mr. Hyde. But did you ever stop to wonder if Hyde told his side of the story, how different it might be? Surely Mr. Hyde deserves more compassion than he ever received . . . until now. Was he a man, a monster, a murderer . . . or merely a wayward soul? “Born was I . . . ”

American Ancestors looks at U.S. history from the Native American perspective

An essay discussing the right to privacy as stated in the Constitution of the United States

Meet Mama Bear and Brownie the Cub. Brownie has questions and Mama Bear has answers. This is a “good night” story for parents to read at bedtime.

Prof. Rosenberg asks: do white people lie more often than others? Taking the long view, he believes an argument can be made that they do.

Tommy sees a flying spaceship but nobody believes him. Not until the spaceship lands!

Learn how seven Elves, brothers and sisters, made the first rainbow. MAGIC RAINBOW LAND helps children become better readers. The story teaches children about the importance of respect and cooperation. And oh by the way it’s a really true story!

For kindergarten teachers, some days in the classroom go smoothly and some days turn into a disaster. Can you guess which kind of day is in store for Miss Pham?