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Battling Nell

The Life of Southern Journalist Cornelia Battle Lewis, 1893--1956

By: Alexander S. Leidholdt

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Battling Nell

The Life of Southern Journalist Cornelia Battle Lewis, 1893--1956

By: Alexander S. Leidholdt

A longtime columnist for the Raleigh News and Observer, Cornelia Battle Lewis earned a national reputation in the 1920s and 1930s for her courageous advocacy on behalf of women's rights, African Americans, children, and labor unions. Late in her life, however, after fighting mental illness, Lewis reversed many of her stances and railed against the liberalism she had spent her life advancing. In Battling Nell, Alexander S. Leidholdt tells the compelling and ultimately tragic life story of this groundbreaking journalist against the backdrop of the turbulent post-Reconstruction Jim Crow South and speculates about the cause of her extraordinary transformation. The daughter of North Carolina's most prominent public health official, Lewis grew up in Raleigh, but her experiences at Smith College in Massachusetts, and later in France during World War I, led her to question the prevailing racial attitudes and gender roles of her native region. In 1920, Lewis began her storied career with the News and Observer. Inspired by H. L. Mencken's scathing criticism of the South, she soon established herself as the region's leading female liberal journalist. Her column, "Incidentally," attacked the Ku Klux Klan, lobbied against the exploitation of mill workers, defended strikers during the notorious communist-organized Gastonia labor violence, mocked religious fundamentalists who fought the teaching of evolution, and decried lynch law. A suffragist and a feminist who saw women's rights as inextricably linked to human rights, Lewis ran for state legislature in 1928 and was one of the first women in North Carolina to be admitted to the bar. In the 1930s, however, Lewis faced repeated institutionalizations for a debilitating bout of mental illness and sought treatment from Christian Science practitioners, spiritualists, and psychotherapists. As she aged, her views grew increasingly reactionary, and she insisted that she had served as a communist dupe during the Gastonia strike and trials, that communists had infiltrated the University of North Carolina, and that many of her former progressive allies had ties to communism. Finally, many of her opinions completely reversed, and in the wake of the 1954 Brown v. Board decision, she served as an influential spokesperson for the South's massive resistance to public school desegregation. She continued to espouse these conservative beliefs until her death in 1956. In his detailed retelling of Lewis's fascinating life, Leidholdt chronicles the turbulent history of North Carolina from the 1920s through the 1950s, as industrialization and racial integration began to tear at the region's conservative fabric. He vividly explains the background and ramifications of Lewis's many controversial stances and explores the possible reasons for her ideological about-face. Through the extraordinary story of "Battling Nell," Leidholdt reveals how the complex issues of gender, labor, and race intertwined to influence the convulsive events that shaped the course of early twentieth-century southern history.

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LSU Press

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0807145912

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9780807145913

Marching in Step

Masculinity, Citizenship, and the Citadel in Post-World War II America

By: Alexander Macaulay

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Marching in Step

Masculinity, Citizenship, and the Citadel in Post-World War II America

By: Alexander Macaulay

Combining the nuanced perspective of an insider with the critical distance of a historian, Alexander Macaulay examines The Citadel’s reactions to major shifts in postwar life, from the rise of the counterculture to the demise of the Cold War. The Citadel is widely considered one of the most traditional institutions in America and a bastion of southern conservatism. In Marching in Step Macaulay argues that The Citadel has actually experienced many changes since World War II—changes that often tell us as much about the United States as about the American South. Macaulay explores how The Citadel was often an undiluted showcase for national debates over who deserved full recognition as a citizen—most famously first for black men and later for women. As the boundaries regarding race, gender, and citizenship were drawn and redrawn, Macaulay says, attitudes at The Citadel reflected rather than stood apart from those of mainstream America. In this study of an iconic American institution, Macaulay also raises questions over issues of southern distinctiveness and sheds light on the South’s real and imagined relationship with the rest of America.

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University of Georgia Press

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0820338214

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9780820338217

A Colossal Wreck

A Road Trip Through Political Scandal, Corruption and American Culture

By: Alexander Cockburn

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A Colossal Wreck

A Road Trip Through Political Scandal, Corruption and American Culture

By: Alexander Cockburn

Alexander Cockburn was without question one of the most influential journalists of his generation, whose writing stems from the best tradition of Mark Twain, H.L. Menchken and Tom Paine. Colossal Wreck, his final work, finished shortly before his death in July 2012, exemplifies the prodigious literary brio that made Cockburn’s name. Whether ruthlessly exposing Beltway hypocrisy, pricking the pomposity of those in power, or tirelessly defending the rights of the oppressed, Cockburn never pulled his punches and always landed a blow where it mattered. In this panoramic work, covering nearly two decades of American culture and politics, he explores subjects as varied as the sex life of Bill Clinton and the best way to cook wild turkey. He stands up for the rights of prisoners on death row and exposes the chicanery of the media and the duplicity of the political elite. As he pursues a serpentine path through the nation, he charts the fortunes of friends, famous relatives, and sworn enemies alike to hilarious effect. This is a thrilling trip through the reefs and shoals of politics and everyday life. Combining a passion for the places, the food and the people he encountered on dozens of cross-country journeys, Cockburn reports back over seventeen years of tumultuous change among what he affectionately called the “thousand landscapes” of the United States.

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Verso Books

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1781681821

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9781781681824

Mission by the People

Re-Discovering the Dynamic Missiology of Tom Allan and his Scottish Contemporaries

By: Dr. Alexander C. Forsyth

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Mission by the People

Re-Discovering the Dynamic Missiology of Tom Allan and his Scottish Contemporaries

By: Dr. Alexander C. Forsyth

How is Christianity to express itself in the public forum within Western nations? This book seeks answers through a historical retrieval of the dynamic mission in post-war Scotland of Tom Allan and his contemporaries: the Iona Community; the Gorbals Group Ministry inspired by the East Harlem Protestant Parish; and Robert Mackie, Ian Fraser and Scottish Churches House. Allan's missiology focused upon the apostolate of the laity: allowing ordinary people to express their faith in word and deed in a full contextualization of Christianity to seek a missionary parish of constant witness and service. The book examines his work in parish ministry, nationally as leader of the Tell Scotland Movement, and internationally with the WCC; and the rich sources and context of his missiology. Key questions are asked about tensions caused by the role of the church, and the effect of the Billy Graham "All Scotland Crusade," which Allan instigated, on the rapid decline in Christian adherence from the late fifties. His work is placed alongside his contemporaries, who took bold steps beyond those of Allan to relocate faith to the rhythms of the streets. Utilizing present day missiology as a lens, their inspiration leads to derivations and principles, offered as guideposts for Christian mission now.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1498232701

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9781498232708

Benjamin Disraeli Letters: 1848-1851

By: Benjamin Disraeli,J. B. Conacher,John Matthews,John Alexander Wilson Gunn,M. G. Wiebe

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Benjamin Disraeli Letters: 1848-1851

By: Benjamin Disraeli,J. B. Conacher,John Matthews,John Alexander Wilson Gunn,M. G. Wiebe

Part of the critically acclaimed Letters of Benjamin Disraeli series. This volume contains or describes letters written by Disraeli between 1848 and 1851.

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University of Toronto Press

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0802029272

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9780802029270

The Confessions

By: Alexander Zeldin

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The Confessions

By: Alexander Zeldin

An intimate portrait of a life Australia 1943 to London 2021, and everything in between. Alice is learning to be herself against the times. But how do the times shape who we are? Playing out over a tumultuous eight decades, Alice's complex relationships become a common thread in her personal journey, in this intimate portrait of a life. Alexander Zeldin (LOVE, Faith, Hope and Charity) returns to the National Theatre with this international collaboration. Following hours of interviews he brings a real life to stage, featuring music composed by Yannis Philippakis. The Confessions premiered in Vienna before touring to Athens, Barcelona and Paris as well as a run at the Avignon Festival 2023. This edition was published to coincide with the run at London's National Theatre in October 2023.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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135045673X

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Alex Lord's British Columbia

Recollections of a Rural School Inspector, 1915-36

By: Alexander Russell Lord

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Alex Lord's British Columbia

Recollections of a Rural School Inspector, 1915-36

By: Alexander Russell Lord

Alex Lord, a pioneer inspector of rural BC schools shares in these recollections his experiences in a province barely out of the stage coach era. Travelling through vast northern territory, utilizing unreliable transportation, and enduring climatic extremes, Lord became familiar with the aspirations of remote communities and their faith in the humanizing effects of tiny assisted schools. En route, he performed in resolute yet imaginative fashion the supervisory functions of a top government educator, developing an educational philosophy of his own based on an understanding of the provincial geography, a reverence for citizenship, and a work ethic tuned to challenge and accomplishment. Although not completed, these memoires invite the reader to experience the British Columbia that Alex Lord knew. Through his words, we endure the difficulties of travel in this mountainous province. We meet many of the unusual characters who inhabited this last frontier and learn of their hopes, fears, joys, sorrows, and eccentricities. More particularly, we are reminded of the historical significance of the one-room rural school and its role as an indispensable instrument of community cohesion. John Calam has organized the memoirs according to the regions through which Lord travelled. He has included in his introduction a biography of Alex Lord, a brief description of the British Columbia he knew, a sketch of its public education system, and an assessment of the place Lord’s writing now occupies among other works on education and society.

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UBC Press

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0774803819

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9780774803816

Oh, we are not gonna go there

By: Alexander / Rezza

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Oh, we are not gonna go there

By: Alexander / Rezza

I have seen this.. (this is the lawyer speaking: ) a RUDE to someway unscate way to intervening the 'pipes' of the internets.. & in Rea. THIS: A io.lo.ji.lo.lo.P (in hrvr.l.) So.. and a seance with Chapman.. (never knew he was actually dead..) And that... piece, that last piece.. (looks back.. whats it called again? Oh, Nonsense!) Well.

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Lulu.com

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0244906327

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9780244906320

The Complete Book of Wills, Estates & Trusts (4th Edition)

Advice That Can Save You Thousands of Dollars in Legal Fees and Taxes

By: Alexander A. Bove Jr. Esq.,Melissa Langa, Esq.

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The Complete Book of Wills, Estates & Trusts (4th Edition)

Advice That Can Save You Thousands of Dollars in Legal Fees and Taxes

By: Alexander A. Bove Jr. Esq.,Melissa Langa, Esq.

The classic legal guide with more than 100,000 copies in print—now substantially updated and revised! Whether grappling with modest or extensive assets, The Complete Book of Wills, Estates & Trusts has long been the indispensable guide for protecting an estate for loved ones. In this completely revised fourth edition, updated to cover the latest changes in estate law, attorneys Alexander A. Bove, Jr., and Melissa Langa synthesize their decades of field and classroom experience into honest, clear, and entertaining explanations of a host of complex legal topics, including: • How to create a will and living trust • How to use a trust to avoid probate and legal complications • How trusts work and how to use trusts to save taxes • How to contest a will and how to avoid a contest • How to settle an estate or make a claim against one • How to establish a durable power of attorney • How to protect assets from creditors In their straightforward and humorous style, Bove and Langa share easy-to-understand legal definitions and savvy advice on everything from taxes to choosing the right attorney, all illustrated with entertaining examples and actual cases. This is the best and only legal guide readers will ever need to ensure that their money and holdings remain in the family.

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St. Martin's Griffin

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1250792754

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9781250792754

The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts

By: Alexander A. Bove

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The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts

By: Alexander A. Bove

An updated and revised edition of the authoritative legal handbook on wills and estates, now features a new section on trusts.

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Macmillan

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080506298X

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9780805062984

End Times

The Death of the Fourth Estate

By: Alexander Cockburn,Jeffrey St. Clair

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End Times

The Death of the Fourth Estate

By: Alexander Cockburn,Jeffrey St. Clair

Muckrakers pronounce corporate journalism dead. Read all about it!

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AK Press

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1904859372

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9781904859376

Book of Short Stories

Different Stories of Born Again Christians and the Leading of the Holy Spirit; Stories of God Touching Lives of People

By: Alexander C. Parker

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Book of Short Stories

Different Stories of Born Again Christians and the Leading of the Holy Spirit; Stories of God Touching Lives of People

By: Alexander C. Parker

Book of Short Stories presents a collection of short stories that have been written over a twenty-five-year period. Some were used as closing thoughts given to the boys of several Boy Scout troops at the end of meetings, when author Alexander C. Parker served as both an assistant scoutmaster and as scoutmaster. These stories show how God can and does work in the lives of people through the leading of the Holy Spirit and how it is possible to find new direction in your life by letting God and the Holy Spirit speak to you. It is hoped that by reading each story and letting the theme of that story remain with you, that it will help in providing a new and stronger positive outlook and make you the reader more confident in your walk of life. There is a very clear message on Salvation and several opportunities to accept Jesus Christ as your Personal Lord and Savior. Parker is also the author of Jesus of the Future; both books seek to lead readers to understand God more clearly.

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250

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BalboaPress

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1452581371

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9781452581378

The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride

By: Victoria Alexander

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The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride

By: Victoria Alexander

#1 New York Times–bestselling author: “Nobody does Victorian romance hijinks like Alexander . . . Fabulously snappy banter, and a soupçon of sex.” —Publishers Weekly Delilah, the very proper widowed Lady Hargate, and Mr. Samuel Russell, previously acquainted during one unforgettable night in New York City when caution—and clothing—were thrown to the wind, will choose to pretend they have never met before when they wind up at the same wedding months later in England. The lady plans to avoid love and its complications at all costs. The gentleman intends to change her mind. Guests are invited to enjoy the many diversions of Millworth Manor as Delilah’s sister and Samuel’s friend are joined in matrimony—delightful grounds, lavish drawing rooms, secluded corners—and for Delilah and Samuel, the chance to discover that one night may have been only the beginning . . . “Sparkling dialogue and endearing characters make this an enthralling read.” —Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times–bestselling author “Alexander’s latest wickedly funny historical romance is the perfect synthesis of love and laughter.” —Booklist

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Zebra Books

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1420132253

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Battling Nell

Battling Nell

Marching in Step

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A Colossal Wreck

A Colossal Wreck

Mission by the People

Mission by the People

Benjamin Disraeli Letters: 1848-1851

Benjamin Disraeli Letters: 1848-1851

The Confessions

The Confessions

Alex Lord's British Columbia

Alex Lord's British Columbia

Oh, we are not gonna go there

Oh, we are not gonna go there

The Complete Book of Wills, Estates & Trusts (4th Edition)

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The Complete Book of Wills, Estates, and Trusts

End Times

End Times

Book of Short Stories

Book of Short Stories

The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride

The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride

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