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My friend, I care: the grief experience
Par Barbara Karnes. 2013
My Friend, I Care is a booklet intended for the newly grieving. It addresses the normalcy of grieving and stages…
of grief while offering suggestions for moving forward into living. 2019. AdultHell comes to Southern Maryland: the story of Point Lookout and Hammomd General Hospital
Par Bradley M Gottfried. 2018
Called the "Andersonville of the North," the Point Lookout Civil War Prisoner of War Camp for Confederates was the largest…
facility in the North. This book takes a fresh look at all aspects of the prison, from its formation to its closing and lasting legacy. Loaded with first-person accounts of both Confederate prisoners and Union personnel, the book helps readers get a vivid picture of what it was like to be incarcerated in the camp. AdultKearny's march: the epic journey that created the American southwest, 1846-1847
Par Winston Groom. 2011
In June 1846, General Stephen Watts Kearny rode out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with two thousand soldiers, bound for California.…
The adventures and dangers that Kearny and his troops encountered intertwines with those of mountain man Kit Carson; Brigham Young and his Mormon followers fleeing persecution and Illinois; and the ill-fated Donner party, trapped in the snow of the Sierra Nevada. AdultDear Bob: Bob Hope's wartime correspondence with the G.I. s of World War II
Par Martha Bolton. 2021
"For five decades, comedian, actor, singer, dancer, and entertainer Bob Hope (1903-2003) traveled the world performing before American and Allied…
troops and putting on morale-boosting USO shows. Dear Bob . . .: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II tells the story of Hope's remarkable service to the fighting men and women of World War II, collecting personal letters, postcards, packages, and more sent back and forth among Hope and the troops and their loved ones back home. Soldiers, nurses, wives, and parents shared their innermost thoughts, swapped jokes, and commiserated with the "G.I.s' best friend" about war, sacrifice, lonely days, and worrisome, silent nights. The Entertainer of the Century performed for millions of soldiers in person, in films, and over the radio. He visited them in the hospitals and became not just a pal but their link to home. This unforgettable collection of letters and images, many of which remained in Hope's personal files throughout his life and now reside at the Library of Congress, capture a personal side of both writer and recipient in a very special and often-emotional way. This volume heralds the voices of those servicemen and women whom Hope entertained and who, it is clear, delighted and inspired him." -- Provided by publisherIf you lived during the Civil War (If you lived)
Par Denise Lewis Patrick. 2022
"What do you know about the Civil War? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would…
you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived...series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers. What if you lived during the Civil War? Would you be allowed to be a soldier? How would you communicate? What is the true story of the battle between the states? Denise Lewis Patrick answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the Civil War. A great choice for Civil War units, and for teaching children about this important moment in American history." -- Provided by publisher"Conceived in the era of eugenics as a solution to what was termed the "problem of the feeble-minded," state-operated institutions…
subjected people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to a life of compulsory incarceration. One of nearly 300 such facilities in the United States, Pennhurst State School and Hospital was initially hailed as a "model institution" but was later revealed to be a nightmare, where medical experimentation and physical and psychological abuse were rampant. At its peak, more than 3,500 residents were confined at Pennhurst, supervised by a staff of fewer than 600. Using a blended narrative of essays and first-person accounts, this history of Pennhurst examines the institution from its founding during an age of Progressive reform to its present-day exploitation as a controversial Halloween attraction. In doing so, it traces a decades-long battle to reform the abhorrent school and hospital and reveals its role as a catalyst for the disability rights movement. Beginning in the 1950s, parent-advocates, social workers, and attorneys joined forces to challenge the dehumanizing conditions at Pennhurst. Their groundbreaking advocacy, accelerated in 1968 by the explosive televised exposé Suffer the Little Children, laid the foundation for lawsuits that transformed American jurisprudence and ended mass institutionalization in the United States. As a result, Pennhurst became a symbolic force in the disability civil rights movement in America and around the world. Extensively researched and featuring the stories of survivors, parents, and advocates, this compelling history will appeal both to those with connections to Pennhurst and to anyone interested in the history of institutionalization and the disability rights movement." -- Provided by publisher"This book tells the story of Kazuo Odachi who-in 1943, when he was just 16 years-old-joined the Imperial Japanese Navy…
to become a pilot. A year later, he was unknowingly assigned to the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps-a group of airmen whose mission was to sacrifice their lives by crashing planes into enemy ships. Their callsign was "ten dead, zero alive." By picking up Memoirs of a Kamikaze, readers will experience the hardships of fighter pilot training-dipping and diving and watching as other trainees crash into nearby mountainsides. They'll witness the psychological trauma of coming to terms with death before each mission, and breathe a sigh of relief with Odachi when his last mission is cut short by Japan's eventual surrender. They'll feel the anger at a government and society that swept so much of the sacrifice under the rug in its desperation to rebuild. Odachi's innate "samurai spirit" carried him through childhood, WWII and his eventual life as a kendo instructor, police officer and detective. His attention to detail, unwavering self-discipline and impenetrably strong mind were often the difference between life and death. Odachi, who is now well into his nineties, kept his Kamikaze past a secret for most of his life. Seven decades later, he agreed to sit for nearly seventy hours of interviews with the authors of this book-who know Odachi personally. He felt it was his responsibility to finally reveal the truth about the Kamikaze pilots: that they were unsuspecting teenagers and young men asked to do the bidding of superior officers who were never held to account. This book offers a new perspective on these infamous suicide pilots. It is not a chronicle of war, nor is it a collection of research papers compiled by scholars. It is a transcript of Odachi's words." -- Provided by publisherZapata y la Revolución mexicana (Sección de obras de historia)
Par John Womack. 2017
"This essential volume recalls the activities of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution; he formed and…
commanded an important revolutionary force during this conflict. Womack focuses attention on Zapata's activities and his home state of Morelos during the Revolution. Zapata quickly rose from his position as a peasant leader in a village seeking agrarian reform. Zapata's dedication to the cause of land rights made him a hero to the people. Womack describes the contributing factors and conditions preceding the Mexican Revolution, creating a narrative that examines political and agrarian transformations on local and national levels." -- Goodreads¡Vuele!: construya su visión desde cero
Par T. D Jakes. 2018
"Too often we remain in jobs that stifle our souls and leave us on the runway of opportunity with the…
engine of our deepest passion stalled, watching others make their personal vision a reality and build a legacy for their children. But it's never too late to get your dreams off the ground -- God sees great things in your future! If you long to amplify your unique abilities, if you strive to balance personal fulfillment and professional satisfaction, if you dream of fulfilling God's destiny for you, then you are ready to Soar! In Soar! T.D. Jakes reveals how to transform your own unique vision into a powerful contribution to the world. Blending a CEO's practical business acumen with a life coach's dynamic inspiration, Soar! will stir your imagination into action, challenge you to embrace your God-given purpose, and align your character and creativity with your career. Bridging both the corporate and nonprofit worlds, Soar! is a practical and easy-to-follow flight plan for launching the entrepreneurial drive inside of you. You'll learn how to adopt the mindset of people who don't wait to see what will happen but strategically build the wings that will take them to new heights. So buckle your seat belt and prepare for liftoff -- you have been cleared to fly beyond your fears, to absolutely soar!" -- GoodreadsThe Zulus at war: the history, rise, and fall of the tribe that washed its spears
Par Adrian Greaves. 2014
"By tracing the long and turbulent history of the Zulus from their arrival in South Africa and the establishment of…
Zululand, |The Zulus at War| is an important and readable addition to this popular subject area. It describes the violent rise of King Shaka and his colorful successors under whose leadership the warrior nation built a fearsome fighting reputation without equal among the native tribes of South Africa. It also examines the tactics and weapons employed during the numerous intertribal battles over this period. They then became victims of their own success in that their defeat of the Boers in 1877 and 1878 in the Sekunini War prompted the well-documented British intervention. Initially the might of the British empire was humbled as never before by the shock Zulu victory at Isandlwana but the 1879 war ended with the brutal crushing of the Zulu Nation. But, as Adrian Greaves reveals, this was by no means the end of the story. The little known consequences of the division of Zululand, the Boer War, and the 1906 Zulu Rebellion are analyzed in fascinating detail. An added attraction for readers is that this long-awaited history is written not just by a leading authority but, thanks to the coauthor's contribution, from the Zulu perspective using much completely fresh material." -- Provided by publisherThe 5 second rule: transform your life, work, and confidence with everyday courage
Par Mel Robbins. 2017
"Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your…
excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science of habits, riveting stories and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a "push moment." Then, she'll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self. It takes just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do, you'll be in great company. More than 8 million people have watched Mel's TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world's largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement. In The 5 Second Rule, you'll discover it takes just five seconds to:Become confidentBreak the habit of procrastination and self-doubtBeat fear and uncertaintyStop worrying and feel happierShare your ideas with courageThe 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face--we hold ourselves back. The secret isn't knowing what to do--it's knowing how to make yourself do it." -- Provided by publisherThe boy: a Holocaust story
Par Dan Porat. 2010
"A cobblestone road. A sunny day. A soldier. A gun. A child, arms high in the air. A moment captured…
on film. But what is the history behind arguably the most recognizable photograph of the Holocaust? In The Boy: A Holocaust Story, the historian Dan Porat unpacks this split second that was immortalized on film and unravels the stories of the individuals--both Jews and Nazis--associated with it. The Boy presents the stories of three Nazi criminals, ranging in status from SS sergeant to low-ranking SS officer to SS general. It is also the story of two Jewish victims, a teenage girl and a young boy, who encounter these Nazis in Warsaw in the spring of 1943. The book is remarkable in its scope, picking up the lives of these participants in the years preceding World War I and following them to their deaths. One of the Nazis managed to stay at large for twenty-two years. One of the survivors lived long enough to lose a son in the Yom Kippur War. Nearly sixty photographs dispersed throughout help narrate these five lives. And, in keeping with the emotional immediacy of those photographs, Porat has deliberately used a narrative style that, drawing upon extensive research, experience, and oral interviews, places the reader in the middle of unfolding events." -- Provided by publisherBreaking the bamboo ceiling: career strategies for Asians
Par Jane Hyun. 2015
Career coach provides a guide for Asian Americans working their way up the career ladder and addresses challenges they may…
face due to differences in culture and traditions. Uses case studies to illustrate points regarding mindset, defining career goals, and the practicalities of career management. 2005My father's footprints: a memoir
Par Colin McEnroe. 2003
Acclaimed essayist and humorist Colin McEnroe presents a brilliantly written, uniquely compelling memoir of the conflicted love between a "greatest…
generation" father and a Baby Boomer son who tries to understand his dad, not just as a father but as a man. Ruthlessly honest, at times hilarious, but always moving, this portrait explores the legacy of parents can't help but leave us as he ultimately discovers the demos that drive himself as well. Award winnerAfter such knowledge: memory, history, and the legacy of the Holocaust
Par Eva Hoffman. 2004
Sixty years after the Holocaust, the author explores the difficult process of preserving and authentic version of its tragic events.…
As the Holocaust recedes in time, the guardianship of its legacy is being passed on from its survivors and witnesses to the next generation. How should they, in turn, convey its knowledge to others? Eva Hoffman--a child of Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust probes these questions through personal and broader explorationTo the front!: Clara Barton braves the battle of Antietam
Par Claudia Friddell. 2022
During the Civil War, nurse Clara Barton carefully snuck her wagon filled with supplies and provisions onto the field where…
Antietam, the bloodiest battle of the war, was set to take place. On the day of the battle, Clara and her team of helpers sprang into action. She found herself comforting the wounded and dying, cooking meals for soldiers, and providing doctors with innovative sources of light so they could see better. No soldier went unnoticed or unaided by the woman called "The Angel of Antietam." Author Claudia Friddell blends her words with Clara Barton's firsthand account to capture the nurse's brave actions while Christopher Cyr's accurate and dramatic illustrations portray one of the most heroic women in history. For grades 3-6Los países invisibles (Archipiélago Caribe #05)
Par Eduardo Lalo. 2019
"In |The Invisible Countries|, Eduardo Lalo undertakes a narrative and philosophical journey through Europe. With a hybrid discourse that nimbly…
accommodates the travel diary, the chronicle and the philosophical essay, the author develops an ex-centric vision that, far from the cliché of Third World victimization, undertakes a conceptual counter-conquest of the West. Thus, 'writing from invisibility', writing from the dark side of geography enhances a unique vision of the West, that Other whose myopia prevents it from recognizing 'the fiction of its invention, its laws and its grandiloquence'. In this text, the author forges new discursive possibilities for the inhabitants of 'peripheral' geographies to assume their cultural destiny freed from the gazes that often deform or deny them." -- Translation provided by NLSAce voices: what it means to be asexual, aromantic, demi or grey-ace
Par Eris Young. 2023
"How do we experience attraction? What does love mean to us? When did you realise you were ace? This is…
the ace community in their own words. Drawing upon interviews with a wide range of people across the asexual spectrum, Eris Young is here to take you on an empowering, enriching journey through the rich multitudes of asexual life. With chapters spanning everything from dating, relationships and sex, to mental and emotional health, family, community and joy, the inspirational stories and personal experiences within these pages speak to aces living and loving in unique ways. Find support amongst the diverse narratives of aces sex-repulsed and sex-favourable, alongside voices exploring what it means to be black and ace, to be queer and ace, or ace and multi-partnered - and use it as a springboard for your own ace growth. Do you see a story like your own?" -- Provided by publisherA perfectionist's guide to not being perfect
Par Bonnie Zucker. 2022
"Encourages teens to maintain their desire to achieve without striving to always be perfect and to appreciate and love who…
they are, not for what they accomplish." -- Provided by publisher