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The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters

By: Bryan M. Jack

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The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters

By: Bryan M. Jack

In the aftermath of the Civil War, thousands of former slaves made their way from the South to the Kansas plains. Called “Exodusters,” they were searching for their own promised land. Bryan Jack now tells the story of this American exodus as it played out in St. Louis, a key stop in the journey west. Many of the Exodusters landed on the St. Louis levee destitute, appearing more as refugees than as homesteaders, and city officials refused aid for fear of encouraging more migrants. To the stranded Exodusters, St. Louis became a barrier as formidable as the Red Sea, and Jack tells how the city’s African American community organized relief in response to this crisis and provided the migrants with funds to continue their journey. The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters tells of former slaves such as George Rogers and Jacob Stevens, who fled violence and intimidation in Louisiana and Mississippi. It documents the efforts of individuals in St. Louis, such as Charlton Tandy, Moses Dickson, and Rev. John Turner, who reached out to help them. But it also shows that black aid to the Exodusters was more than charity. Jack argues that community support was a form of collective resistance to white supremacy and segregation as well as a statement for freedom and self-direction—reflecting an understanding that if the Exodusters’ right to freedom of movement was limited, so would be the rights of all African Americans. He also discusses divisions within the African American community and among its leaders regarding the nature of aid and even whether it should be provided. In telling of the community’s efforts—a commitment to civil rights that had started well before the Civil War—Jack provides a more complete picture of St. Louis as a city, of Missouri as a state, and of African American life in an era of dramatic change. Blending African American, southern, western, and labor history, The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters offers an important new lens for exploring the complex racial relationships that existed within post-Reconstruction America.

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University of Missouri Press

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0826266169

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9780826266163

Jo

By: Bryan Costales

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Jo

By: Bryan Costales

Jo Bailey was a mystic and religious figure who, shortly before his death, founded the Church of Jo. Jo is a late 20th Century historical novel by award winning author Bryan Costales. The life and times of Jo Bailey is presented in the form of a sequence of letters, articles, news accounts, diaries, and so on, each told by someone who cared about, or hated, Jo. It is the combined nature of these narratives that provide a rich overview of the last part of the 20th Century and and of Jo Bailey's ability to foresee death, but never prevent it.

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228

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Fool Church Media

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1945232285

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9781945232282

Principles of Soundscape Ecology

Discovering Our Sonic World

By: Bryan C. Pijanowski

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Principles of Soundscape Ecology

Discovering Our Sonic World

By: Bryan C. Pijanowski

From a founding figure in the field, the definitive introduction to an exciting new science. What do the sounds of a chorus of tropical birds and frogs, a clap of thunder, and a cacophony of urban traffic have in common? They are all components of a soundscape, acoustic environments that have been identified by scientists as a combination of the biophony, geophony, and anthrophony, respectively, of all of Earth’s sound sources. As sound is a ubiquitous occurrence in nature, it is actively sensed by most animals and is an important way for them to understand how their environment is changing. For humans, environmental sound is a major factor in creating a psychological sense of place, and many forms of sonic expression by people embed knowledge and culture. In this book, soundscape ecology pioneer Bryan C. Pijanowski presents the definitive text for both students and practitioners who are seeking to engage with this thrilling new field. Principles of Soundscape Ecology clearly outlines soundscape ecology’s critical foundations, key concepts, methods, and applications. Fundamentals include concise and valuable descriptions of the physics of sound as well as a thorough elucidation of all sounds that occur on Earth. Pijanowski also presents a rich overview of the ecological, sociocultural, and technical theories that support this new science, illustrating the breadth of this amazingly transdisciplinary field. In methods, he describes the principles of data mining, signal processing, and mixed methods approaches used to study soundscapes in ecological, social, or socio-ecological contexts. The final section focuses on terrestrial, aquatic, urban, and music applications, demonstrating soundscape ecology’s utility in nearly all spaces.

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530

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University of Chicago Press

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0226824292

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9780226824291

A Preface to Romans

Notes on the Epistle in Its Literary and Cultural Setting

By: Christopher Bryan

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A Preface to Romans

Notes on the Epistle in Its Literary and Cultural Setting

By: Christopher Bryan

Bryan approaches St. Paul's letter to the Romans with a number of aims in view. First, he wants to show which literary type or genre would have been seen by Paul's contemporaries as being exemplified in the letter. He also attempts to determine what we can surmise of Paul's attitude and approach to the Jewish bible. The study involves discussion of and comparison with other literature from Paul's time, place and milieu --- including other writings attributed to Paul.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195130235

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9780195130232

The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters

By: Bryan M. Jack

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Faery Worlds

Six Free Fairy Urban Fantasy Novels

By: Anthea Sharp,Elle Casey,Tara Maya,Jenna Elizabeth Johnson,Alexia Purdy,JL Bryan

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Faery Worlds

Six Free Fairy Urban Fantasy Novels

By: Anthea Sharp,Elle Casey,Tara Maya,Jenna Elizabeth Johnson,Alexia Purdy,JL Bryan

Six full-length novels – each the first book in six fan-favorite series by bestselling, award-winning fantasy authors! Discover the many worlds of Faerie in these novels filled with love, adventure, and – of course – Fae Magic. (best for readers 14 and up)

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Fiddlehead Press

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130152381X

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9781301523818

The Customer Service Revolution

8 Principles That Will Change the Way Companies Think About the Customer Experience and the Employees Who Work for Them

By: Bryan Horn

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The Customer Service Revolution

8 Principles That Will Change the Way Companies Think About the Customer Experience and the Employees Who Work for Them

By: Bryan Horn

The way we do business has changed. Customers are no longer driven by products and services alone. They are experience driven customers who seek meaningful and genuine interactions with the companies they do business with. Many companies have adapted a “too big to fail” mindset and have implemented policies that favor themselves instead of the customers who keep them in business. Employees are treated as money-making machines instead of valued teammates. This has to change. The Customer Service Revolution is packed full of innovating and inspiring stories, and is changing the way companies think about their customers and the employees who make it all happen.

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179

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AuthorHouse

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1728347556

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9781728347554

The Last Flight of the Archaeopteryx

By: Bryan Spykerman

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The Last Flight of the Archaeopteryx

By: Bryan Spykerman

Whether the Archaeopteryx was the first bird or a somewhat clumsy airborne dinosaur is still uncertain. But Rachel's Archaeopteryx---the name given her airplane by twelve-year-old daughter, Cathy---may face extinction as she flies to remote airports making pickups for Utah's largest bank. Ever trusting and optimistic, Rachel overlooks the obvious: she is being stalked. So why would she think the disappearance of an acquaintance has anything to do with her? The bullet hole in the wing of her airplane catches her attention. But wasn't that just a potshot from a drunken hunter? Rachel wants to put these distractions behind her. She has more important things on her mind, like keeping pace with her increasingly independent daughter and her growing friendship with the beautiful and athletic, Sherry Sanchez. No time for unpleasant thoughts until her lofty view of the world snares her in a complex--and dangerous--web.

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Lulu.com

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1847288898

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9781847288899

Milo's Spooky Tomb Adventure

By: Bryan Patrick Avery

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Milo's Spooky Tomb Adventure

By: Bryan Patrick Avery

With an old scroll, Milo, and his favorite stuffed friends, Jack, and Cheddar, embark on an expedition to find a mummy's tomb in Milo's friend Antonio's house, transformed by imagination into a spooky pyramid. Includes instructions on how to make your own mummy.

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Capstone

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1484695070

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9781484695074

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The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters

The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters

Jo

Jo

Principles of Soundscape Ecology

Principles of Soundscape Ecology

A Preface to Romans

A Preface to Romans

The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters

The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters

Faery Worlds

Faery Worlds

The Customer Service Revolution

The Customer Service Revolution

The Last Flight of the Archaeopteryx

The Last Flight of the Archaeopteryx

Milo's Spooky Tomb Adventure

Milo's Spooky Tomb Adventure

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