The Spies of Mississippi is a compelling story of how state spies tried to block voting rights for African Americans during the Civil Rights era. This book sheds new light on one of the most momentous periods in American history.Author Rick Bowers has combed through primary-source materials and interviewed surviving activists named in once-secret files, as well as the writings and oral histories of Mississippi civil rights leaders. Readers get first-hand accounts of how neighbors spied on neighbors, teachers spied on students, ministers spied on church-goers, and spies even spied on spies.The Spies of Mississippi will inspire readers with the stories of the brave citizens who overcame the forces of white supremacy to usher in a new era of hope and freedoman age that has recently culminated in the election of Barack Obama.About Quantum ReaderQuantum represents a critical innovation for KiwiTech, because it uses the ePub format to display text on smartphones. Quantum allows users to: -- Use a skimming feature to skip to a specific page number within an e-book -- Adjust the font size to customize the reading experience -- Annotate the text -- Use multiple bookmarks within an e-book -- Search for words or phrases -- Use a backlit feature to enable better visibility for night readingThese features will make Quantum Reader an essential tool for any person who enjoys reading books on a smartphone.About KiwiTechKiwiTech is a new-age e-book distribution company. KiwiTech has built e-book readers for various mobile platforms, with more under development. The firm collaborates with content providers to distribute premium content for three markets -- consumers, associations, and schools on various smartphone platforms. KiwiTech also works with industry leaders to provide app development services. KiwiTech currently has over 80 apps now available on different platforms (including the iPhone and BlackBerry Storm) and has top 20 apps in several countries and in different languages. www.kiwitech.com
