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The Art and Craft of Entertaining

By: Kimberly Kennedy

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The Art and Craft of Entertaining

By: Kimberly Kennedy

Where do I begin? That's the question we start with when thinking about throwing a party -- and for many of us, that's the question we end with, too. We may like the idea of entertaining friends and family in our home, but the details -- those how to's of planning the party, making the food, and playing hostess -- can quickly overwhelm us, prompting us to tuck away the idea, waiting for another, better time. But it doesn't have to be that way. With The Art and Craft of Entertaining, author Kimberly Kennedy provides all the information and inspiration you need to plan, organize, and carry out a successful no-stress event. Marry some of her ideas with your own, and you'll be on the way to developing your style, gaining confidence as a hostess and elsewhere in your life. Whether you're throwing a cocktail party, a baby shower, or an intimate dinner for two, The Art and Craft of Entertaining will take you there, step-by-step. Instructive and encouraging, this essential book lays the groundwork for entertaining with style, demonstrating how to craft a perfect invitation for any occasion, organize your supplies into versatile and efficient arsenals, and plan a satisfying meal without breaking your budget. The Art and Craft of Entertaining shows how to mix passion with planning so that you can throw the party of your dreams. Inspiration without intimidation. That's The Art and Craft of Entertaining.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451612605

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Remembering Kennedy

The Good Lord Giveth and Taketh Away

By: Kimberly Best

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Remembering Kennedy

The Good Lord Giveth and Taketh Away

By: Kimberly Best

On September 9, 2012, Kimberly Best's beloved son, Kennedy McLaurin Jr. was murdered, and the search for his body would last for twelve days. Best writes about the years of being a mother before the tragedy and the aftermath, and how God makes it possible for a mother to overcome the darkest time in her life and reach out to share light with others in the memory of her son. About the Author Kimberly Best is a unique and inspiring lady. She is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Tommy Faison and Elder Janice Robinson. She is a blessed mother of five blessed children""two sons and three daughters. She has been adopted as Aunt Kim by many of her mentees, and she is very proud to have the extra nieces and nephews. She has a peculiar way of inspiring others most of the time. She has never been one to fit in because she tends to stand out according to many of her friends, mentors, and associates. She truly does have her very own creative way of loving, caring, and giving to others; and it is approved by God. Writing has always been her hidden talent since her early teen years . It is her outlet from the storms of life, as well as her way of reporting praises and blessings in life. Kimberly is a Warrior with Cougar pride and a heart of gold because she had the pleasure of attending Goldsboro High School (Cougars) and Eastern Wayne High School (Warriors) class of 1993. The teachings of Jesus Christ make up her moral compass. She is not perfect, and repentance is part of her daily activities. She and Kennedy McLaurin Sr. are founders of two nonprofit organizations in memory of their son Kennedy""the Kennedy McLaurin Jr. Memorial Scholarship Foundation and the Kennedy McLaurin Jr. Youth Development and Leadership Program.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1640794735

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9781640794733

Carolina Israelite

How Harry Golden Made Us Care about Jews, the South, and Civil Rights

By: Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett

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Carolina Israelite

How Harry Golden Made Us Care about Jews, the South, and Civil Rights

By: Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett

This first comprehensive biography of Jewish American writer and humorist Harry Golden (1903-1981)--author of the 1958 national best-seller Only in America--illuminates a remarkable life intertwined with the rise of the civil rights movement, Jewish popular culture, and the sometimes precarious position of Jews in the South and across America during the 1950s. After recounting Golden's childhood on New York's Lower East Side, Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett points to his stint in prison as a young man, after a widely publicized conviction for investment fraud during the Great Depression, as the root of his empathy for the underdog in any story. During World War II, the cigar-smoking, bourbon-loving raconteur landed in Charlotte, North Carolina, and founded the Carolina Israelite newspaper, which was published into the 1960s. Golden's writings on race relations and equal rights attracted a huge popular readership. Golden used his celebrity to editorialize for civil rights as the momentous story unfolded. He charmed his way into friendships and lively correspondence with Carl Sandburg, Adlai Stevenson, Robert Kennedy, and Billy Graham, among other notable Americans, and he appeared on the Tonight Show as well as other national television programs. Hartnett's spirited chronicle captures Golden's message of social inclusion for a new audience today.

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UNC Press Books

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1469621045

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9781469621043

Only in a Dream Series

Caught in a Web ~ the Trees Are My Friends~What Is All the Buzz About?

By: Kimberly Anne Harris

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Only in a Dream Series

Caught in a Web ~ the Trees Are My Friends~What Is All the Buzz About?

By: Kimberly Anne Harris

Only In A Dream Series" is a wonderful collection of short stories where Kennedy, Kai and Riley-- the three main characters--through their dreams, overcome life-altering fears, and gain a new-found respect for nature and its wonderful attributes. "Caught In A Web" encounters Kennedy smack dab in the middle of a spider web looking her foe in all eight of its eyes. "The Trees Are My Friends" features Kai in a forest--startled and gasping for air--in the midst of a large cluster of breath-making trees. "What Is All The Buzz About?" reveals Riley quickly scurrying from a swarm of buzzing bees into a sweet new reality filled with beautiful buzzing tunes.

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WestBow Press

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1477270051

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BUPPIES

By: Kimberly Hawthorne

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BUPPIES

By: Kimberly Hawthorne

Kennedy Remington, an advertising executive at the top of her game in the corporate world is taken by surprise by her colleagues. She quickly realizes that after giving years of her expertise, skill and background in the corporate advertising arena she is not a valued key player in their game anymore. She is asked to take a step down to make room for a new inexperienced Caucasian worker. With much determination she moves forward and starts her own business empire in the world of models and fashion. In her rise to the top she finds that money, prestige and good looks are nice but not at the price of being alone. After dating unscrupulous men one after another, love finds her in the most unusual way. She finds that being a Buppie pays off in more ways than one. Finally she’ll come full circle, able to love and be loved by her mirror image.

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1467815349

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One Little Thing

A Magnolia Beach Novella

By: Kimberly Lang

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One Little Thing

A Magnolia Beach Novella

By: Kimberly Lang

The USA Today bestselling author of Something to Prove presents a charming novella set in the small Alabama waterfront town of Magnolia Beach, where new love is challenged by long-buried secrets... Even though her family moved away in disgrace after her father’s affair, Sophie Cooper knows that her childhood home in Magnolia Beach is the right place to open her bed and breakfast on the water—especially if it means she can watch the handsome local walk his dog on the beach every morning... Quinn Haslett’s greatest regret has always been exposing the affair between Sophie Cooper’s father and their high school physics teacher—not that she ever knew who spilled the beans. When he sees Sophie again, the guilt comes rushing back, but it doesn’t stop him from wanting to see if the sparks flying between them could lead to something more. But with a such a big secret lying in wait, it’s only a matter of time before their newly ignited relationship goes up in smoke... Includes an exclusive preview of the next Magnolia Beach novel, Everything at Last. Praise for Something to Prove “A heart-warming story about a bad girl returning to her small home town, finding romance, and discovering that you can go home again. Loved it!"—New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard

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110198984X

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The Costs of Courage

Combat Stress, Warriors, and Family Survival

By: Josephine G. Pryce,Colonel David H. Pryce,Kimberly K. Shackelford

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The Costs of Courage

Combat Stress, Warriors, and Family Survival

By: Josephine G. Pryce,Colonel David H. Pryce,Kimberly K. Shackelford

The Costs of Courage is one of the very few comprehensive volumes that shed a light on the needs of US military personnel and their families. The authors introduce social workers and other helping professionals to the dynamic warrior culture of the US military and their families and provides practitioners with the cultural competence necessary to successfully interact with members of this culture. This book includes best practices and eclectic approaches that encourage social workers and other mental health professionals to better consider the needs of our military and their families. The text contains the most up-to-date subject matter on social work with military personnel and their families, including thorough descriptions of major conditions suffered by members of the warrior culture in the past and present. Relevant topics such as suicide, sexual assault, veteran issues, and Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue, are discussed. The content is accented with a glossary of commonly used military terms and acronyms.

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Oxford University Press

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0190616660

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Everything At Last

By: Kimberly Lang

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Everything At Last

By: Kimberly Lang

In the second Magnolia Beach romance by USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lang, a small Alabama waterfront town is the perfect place to start over... At first sight, Molly Richards knew Magnolia Beach, Alabama, was the perfect place to escape her unhappy life. And though she's proud of the small coffee shop she’s opened, something is missing. But she won’t let herself be burned by love—again. Veterinarian Tate Harris finds the local dating scene awkward, since he's known most of the eligible ladies his whole life. But he's finding it hard to resist the unassuming charm of the sweet-faced owner of Latte Dah. And when a late-night pet emergency finds Tate at Molly's house, that fascination turns into a potent mutual attraction. But just as their relationship begins to take off, Molly's haunted past returns. Fortunately, Tate is determined to help Molly fight for the life she's been wishing for... From the Paperback edition.

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0698166892

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Dallas/Fort Worth

By: Kimberly Young

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Dallas/Fort Worth

By: Kimberly Young

Annotation Feeling "alive" is commonly used to describe the state when you are energized, excited, full of life! And that's exactly what these books inspire -- a feeling of eagerness to explore and discover. Alive! Guides are a refreshing change from the "same-old" guidebooks. They are written for the savvy traveler who is looking for quality and value in accommodations and dining, with a selection of activities to fill the days and nights. Each book's introduction covers the basic travel information, including climate, when to go, what to pack, history, package tours, geography and -- for overseas destinations -- currency concerns and health issues. Daytime pursuits are detailed in the "Sunup to Sundown" section, which cover the best beaches, walking tours, driving excursions, nature trips and sightseeing. Shopping plays a big part, with tips on how to barter in island crafts markets and where to find the best deals. And if you're looking for some fun when the stars come out, turn to the "After Dark" section, where, you'll find descriptions of the best discos, cigar bars, theaters, movies, nightclubs and happy hours!

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155650912X

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Non-Profit Organizations

Real Issues for Public Administrators

By: Nicolas A. Valcik,Teodoro J. Benavides,Kimberly Scruton

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Non-Profit Organizations

Real Issues for Public Administrators

By: Nicolas A. Valcik,Teodoro J. Benavides,Kimberly Scruton

Packed with case studies and ripped-from-the-headlines examples, Non-Profit Organizations: Real Issues for Public Administrators introduces critical issues commonly encountered when managing non-profit organizations and gives you the tools to develop policies and procedures to meet the challenges that arise when these issues occur. The authors use

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1466572337

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Something to Prove

A Magnolia Shores Novel

By: Kimberly Lang

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Something to Prove

A Magnolia Shores Novel

By: Kimberly Lang

In the small waterfront town of Magnolia Beach, Alabama, people may forgive, but they never forget--especially when it comes to scandalous reputations, juicy gossip, and a sexy new flame. Former wild child Helena Wheeler was happy to leave behind her hometown--and her sordid past--for Atlanta twelve years ago. But when her grandmother suffers an injury, Helena has no choice but to return, even if it means facing down all the people who have shunned her. Ryan Tanner went from being a football legend in high school to Magnolia Beach's young, hot bachelor mayor. As a teenager, he never wanted anything to do with a girl like Helena. But when she hires Ryan to do some construction in her grandmother's house, he finds that she's grown up into a different person--one he quite likes. For Helena, confronting her past has its share of surprises--and falling for the resident golden boy was definitely not on her to-do list. But will her reformed ways be enough to get her back in the town's good graces, or will her reputation keep Helena and Ryan apart for good?

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0451471032

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Choosing Again: Family Drama, Midlife Women's Fiction

By: Kimberly Diede

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Choosing Again: Family Drama, Midlife Women's Fiction

By: Kimberly Diede

Celebrate summers at the lake, where great food, timeless fun, and the promise of renewal await in Choosing Again, the uplifting fifth novel in the beloved Gift of Whispering Pines series. Val cherishes her role as the quintessential boy mom. She enjoys her bustling life with four kids and her husband, Luke. But beneath the surface, she craves something entirely her own. Her dreams—buried under piles of sweaty baseball uniforms and yesterday’s dirty dishes—seem more distant than ever. Carving out time to revisit, much less pursue, her old aspirations seems almost laughable. She has children to raise, and money is tight. Then the shrill ringing of Luke’s phone in the dead of night splits their world into before and after. Will the harsh realities of life tear her family and marriage apart? Seeking solace, Val retreats to Whispering Pines, her big sister’s lake resort where they spent idyllic vacations as kids. There, amidst preparations for a nostalgic Fourth-of-July celebration, Val rekindles her passion for cooking. Inspired, she envisions a bold new venture: transforming an abandoned Airstream into a mobile culinary delight with her inheritance from her Aunt Celia. New friendships at the resort create surprising temptations, and unsolicited advice leads to crushing revelations. Val must confront painful truths and the possibility of repeating past mistakes. This summer will be a time of choice and change. Can she find her path to happiness without losing everything she holds dear? Join Val and her family in Kimberly Diede’s Choosing Again, where the beauty of Whispering Pines offers the perfect backdrop for a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the power to choose a new beginning. If you enjoy books by Fiona Baker, Hope Halloway, or Rebecca Regnier then give yourself the gift of this series. The Gift of Whispering Pines Series Escape to Whispering Pines with this unforgettable family. They’ll come together to learn how to heal and thrive, despite the inevitable wounds that life delivers. Join siblings Renee, Jess, Ethan, and Val as they struggle to make the most of the legacy entrusted to them. Each chapter is a testament to love, resilience, and new beginnings. If you enjoy a family saga filled with unanticipated twists, second chances, and the many gifts life offers, you’ll delight in your visit to Whispering Pines! Whispering Pines (Book 1) Tangled Beginnings (Book 2) Rebuilding Home (Book 3) Capturing Wishes (Book 4) Choosing Again (Book 5) Celia’s Gifts (Book 6) Celia’s Legacy (Book 7) Related Series by Kimberly Diede: The Kaleidoscope Girls Series When five young girls connect at summer camp over butterflies, drama, and a simple craft project, they're destined to become forever friends, dubbing themselves The Kaleidoscope Girls. Decades later, they'll discover their wings together as they navigate life's difficult transformations, and find comfort in knowing their journeys are richer and better with friends. Better with Friends (Book 1) Sunshine and Friends (Book 2) Five Golden Friends (Book 3) Gift of Friends (Book 4) Life with Friends (Book 5)

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Kimberly Diede

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0999299697

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Vivian Castleberry

Challenging the Traditions of Women’s Roles, Newspaper Content, and Community Politics

By: Kimberly Wilmot Voss

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Vivian Castleberry

Challenging the Traditions of Women’s Roles, Newspaper Content, and Community Politics

By: Kimberly Wilmot Voss

Considered by some as the most important woman in Dallas in the latter half of the 20th century, Vivian Castleberry was a force for women, nationally and internationally. In shining a light on her career, more becomes known about her fights and her victories. Through this book, historians can better understand that the relationship of the women’s pages to the women’s movement between the 1950s and '70s was more complex than previously explored. Known as the “godmother” of the Dallas women’s movement, Vivian was a trailblazer. Yet, she was also a mother of five daughters at a time when working outside the home was still being challenged, and that was an experience many middle-class women struggled with. Her role in the public sphere meant she often told the stories of others. This book is her story.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1793650152

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9781793650153

Skirts

Fashioning Modern Femininity in the Twentieth Century

By: Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell

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Skirts

Fashioning Modern Femininity in the Twentieth Century

By: Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell

In a sparkling, beautifully illustrated social history, Skirts traces the shifting roles of women over the twentieth century through the era’s most iconic and influential dresses. While the story of women’s liberation has often been framed by the growing acceptance of pants over the twentieth century, the most important and influential female fashions of the era featured skirts. Suffragists and soldiers marched in skirts; the heroines of the Civil Rights Movement took a stand in skirts. Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe revolutionized modern art and Marie Curie won two Nobel Prizes in skirts. When NASA put a man on the moon, “the computer wore a skirt,” in the words of one of those computers, mathematician Katherine G. Johnson. As women made strides towards equality in the vote, the workforce, and the world at large, their wardrobes evolved with them. They did not need to "wear the pants" to be powerful or progressive; the dress itself became modern as designers like Mariano Fortuny, Coco Chanel, Jean Patou, and Diane von Furstenberg redefined femininity for a new era. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell's Skirts looks at the history of twentieth-century womenswear through the lens of game-changing styles like the little black dress and the Bar Suit, as well as more obscure innovations like the Taxi dress or the Pop-Over dress, which came with a matching potholder. These influential garments illuminate the times in which they were first worn—and the women who wore them—while continuing to shape contemporary fashion and even opening the door for a genderfluid future of skirts. At once an authoritative work of history and a delightfully entertaining romp through decades of fashion, Skirts charts the changing fortunes, freedoms, and aspirations of women themselves.

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St. Martin's Press

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1250275806

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9781250275806

Essentials of Landscape Ecology

By: Kimberly A. With

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Essentials of Landscape Ecology

By: Kimberly A. With

Presents the principles, theory, methods, and applications of landscape ecology and is supplemented by numerous examples and case studies from a variety of systems.

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0198838387

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Jazz Places

How Performance Spaces Shape Jazz History

By: Kimberly Hannon Teal

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Jazz Places

How Performance Spaces Shape Jazz History

By: Kimberly Hannon Teal

The social connotation of jazz in American popular culture has shifted dramatically since its emergence in the early twentieth century. Once considered youthful and even rebellious, jazz music is now a firmly established American artistic tradition. As jazz in American life has shifted, so too has the kind of venue in which it is performed. In Jazz Places, Kimberly Hannon Teal traces the history of jazz performance from private jazz clubs to public, high-art venues often associated with charitable institutions. As live jazz performance has become more closely tied to nonprofit institutions, the music's heritage has become increasingly important, serving as a means of defining jazz as a social good worthy of charitable support. Though different jazz spaces present jazz and its heritage in various and sometimes conflicting terms, ties between the music and the past play an important role in defining the value of present-day music in a diverse range of jazz venues, from the Village Vanguard in New York to SFJazz on the West Coast to Preservation Hall in New Orleans.

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Univ of California Press

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0520303709

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9780520303706

White Man's Heaven

The Lynching and Expulsion of Blacks in the Southern Ozarks, 1894-1909

By: Kimberly Harper

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White Man's Heaven

The Lynching and Expulsion of Blacks in the Southern Ozarks, 1894-1909

By: Kimberly Harper

Drawing on court records, newspaper accounts, penitentiary records, letters, and diaries, White Man’s Heaven is a thorough investigation into the lynching and expulsion of African Americans in the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Kimberly Harper explores events in the towns of Monett, Pierce City, Joplin, and Springfield, Missouri, and Harrison, Arkansas, to show how post–Civil War vigilantism, an established tradition of extralegal violence, and the rapid political, economic, and social change of the New South era happened independently but were also part of a larger, interconnected regional experience. Even though some whites, especially in Joplin and Springfield, tried to stop the violence and bring the lynchers to justice, many African Americans fled the Ozarks, leaving only a resilient few behind and forever changing the racial composition of the region.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1610754565

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Women Politicking Politely

Advancing Feminism in the 1960s and 1970s

By: Kimberly Wilmot Voss

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Women Politicking Politely

Advancing Feminism in the 1960s and 1970s

By: Kimberly Wilmot Voss

This book includes the relatively unknown stories of six important women who laid the foundation for improving women’s equality in the U.S. While they largely worked behind the scenes, they made a significant impact. In the group are two female political operatives who worked behind the scenes along with four female journalists who also occasionally worked within government to advance women’s rights during the 1950s through the 1970s. Much of it centers on Washington, D.C., as well as the more unlikely cities of Madison, Wisconsin and Miami, Florida. It includes the story of a women’s page journalist who published an official government report in her newspaper section when the White House refused to release it. This book documents the stories of women who organized to help gain employment for other women and also worked to raise the stature of homemakers. Numerous other issues for women were also addressed. The fight for equality became more visible in the 1960s although the foundation had been laid as early as the 1950s, fueled by the post-World War II era. Change was initiated by a mix of women in government and women in the news media – at times going back and forth in those positions. These particular women were chosen because of their interactions with each other as they rallied around a common cause and because their names were overshadowed by other women’s liberation leaders. It is not meant to be an exhaustive story of the fight for women’s rights but rather an addition to the great memoirs and scholarship that already exist.

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Lexington Books

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1498522300

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Love American Style

Divorce and the American Novel, 1881-1976

By: Kimberly Freeman

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Love American Style

Divorce and the American Novel, 1881-1976

By: Kimberly Freeman

A popular subject in sociology and cultural studies, divorce has until recently been overlooked by literary critics. Spanning nearly a century during which the divorce rate skyrocketed, Love American Style traces the treatment of divorce in the American novel. This book draws upon popular, sociological, political and architectural history to illustrate how divorce reflects conflicting ideologies and notions of American identity. Focusing primarily on work by William Dean Howells, Edith Wharton, Mary McCarthy and John Updike, Kimberly Freeman delineates a system of tropes particular to divorce in American novels, such as the association of divorce with the West and modernity, the dismantling of the home, and the disruption of the boundary between the public and the private. These tropes suggest a literary tradition of love, marriage and divorce that is central to twentieth century American fiction. Offering an explanation for both the treatment of divorce in the American novel as well as its predominance in American culture, this book should appeal to scholars of American literature and popular culture, or anyone interested in how divorce has become so 'American'.

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Routledge

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1135885370

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9781135885373

The Dream Weavers

Strategy Focused Leadership in Technology Driven Organizations

By: John J. Sosik,Don I. Jung,Yair Berson,Shelley D. Dionne,Kimberly S. Jaussi

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The Dream Weavers

Strategy Focused Leadership in Technology Driven Organizations

By: John J. Sosik,Don I. Jung,Yair Berson,Shelley D. Dionne,Kimberly S. Jaussi

The main question that guided the thinking behind this book can be stated as follows: "What kind of leadership behavior must executives of technology-driven organizations display to spur performance excellence?" To address this question the authors conducted videotaped interviews of executives from 65 organizations– including General Electric, Qualcomm, The Vanguard Group, and Barclays Global Investors – to identify common behaviors and traits that lead to organizational success. In addition to the interviews, they surveyed the executives’ followers to evaluate the leadership and organizational culture to examine successful executive leadership from multiple reference points. The authors found that displaying outstanding executive leadership doesn't necessarily require a commanding presence, a genius-level IQ, expertise, or even a strong command and control system. At the heart of outstanding strategic leadership was an ability to envision a strategy for taking the raw inputs provided by their environments (e.g., people, technology, ideas, opportunities) and then to weave them into an integrated pattern or system of social, technical and intellectual resources that ultimately produce dramatically higher levels of organizational success factors. The book includes dozens of stories and narratives from the executive leaders to offer readers an in-depth look at what constitutes effective strategy-focused leadership in technology-driven organizations.

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IAP

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1607526662

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Living for the Revolution

Black Feminist Organizations, 1968–1980

By: Kimberly Springer

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Living for the Revolution

Black Feminist Organizations, 1968–1980

By: Kimberly Springer

The first in-depth analysis of the black feminist movement, Living for the Revolution fills in a crucial but overlooked chapter in African American, women’s, and social movement history. Through original oral history interviews with key activists and analysis of previously unexamined organizational records, Kimberly Springer traces the emergence, life, and decline of several black feminist organizations: the Third World Women’s Alliance, Black Women Organized for Action, the National Black Feminist Organization, the National Alliance of Black Feminists, and the Combahee River Collective. The first of these to form was founded in 1968; all five were defunct by 1980. Springer demonstrates that these organizations led the way in articulating an activist vision formed by the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality. The organizations that Springer examines were the first to explicitly use feminist theory to further the work of previous black women’s organizations. As she describes, they emerged in response to marginalization in the civil rights and women’s movements, stereotyping in popular culture, and misrepresentation in public policy. Springer compares the organizations’ ideologies, goals, activities, memberships, leadership styles, finances, and communication strategies. Reflecting on the conflicts, lack of resources, and burnout that led to the demise of these groups, she considers the future of black feminist organizing, particularly at the national level. Living for the Revolution is an essential reference: it provides the history of a movement that influenced black feminist theory and civil rights activism for decades to come.

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Duke University Press

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0822386852

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Exploring the American Presidency through 50 Historic Treasures

By: Kimberly A. Kenney

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Exploring the American Presidency through 50 Historic Treasures

By: Kimberly A. Kenney

No person in the world is more recognizable than an American president. These men are larger than life, and as the leader of the free world they have the opportunity to shape history in ways that most of us cannot imagine. Some objects, such as the Resolute desk, Air Force One, or the presidential seal, are symbolic of the position itself, but each president has at least one artifact that largely defines his life and his presidency. For example, George Washington’s ill-fitting dentures plagued him for most of his life, affecting the very image of his face that we have all come to recognize. Millions of Americans were comforted by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “fireside chats” as he spoke into a radio microphone during the Great Depression and World War II. John F. Kennedy memorialized a coconut husk, with a message he wrote after his PT boat was destroyed in the Pacific Ocean, into a paperweight he kept on his desk in the Oval Office. Bill Clinton appeared on late night television playing the saxophone to appeal to younger voters. Exploring the American Presidency through 50 Historic Treasures brings together significant artifacts from the lives of the men who have led our nation through times of great prosperity and terrible tragedy. When we look at our presidents through the lens of the material culture they left behind, it humanizes them and creates relevance to our own lives. This book features full-color images of 50 artifacts that were chosen by the very people who work at presidential sites and historical museums, stewarding the legacies of our presidents.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538156644

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Pharmacy Practice and the Law

By: Richard R. Abood,Kimberly A. Burns

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Pharmacy Practice and the Law

By: Richard R. Abood,Kimberly A. Burns

Burns joins Abood for this edition of a law textbook for teaching the facts of pharmacy law, the background underpinning those facts, and critical thinking in the field. They have revised it to account for changes in law and practice and to incorporate suggestions from instructors who have used previous editions. Their topics are the law and the legal system; federal regulation of medications: development, production, and marketing; federal regulation of medications: dispensing; the closed system of controlled substance distribution; dispensing controlled substances; federal regulation of pharmacy practice; state regulation of pharmacy practice; and pharmacist malpractice and liability and risk management strategies.

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1284089118

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9781284089110

Pharmacy Practice and the Law

By: Richard R. Abood,Kimberly A. Burns,Frederick Frankhauser

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Pharmacy Practice and the Law

By: Richard R. Abood,Kimberly A. Burns,Frederick Frankhauser

Pharmacy Practice and the Law, Tenth Edition not only helps students prepare for their upcoming board exam, but also urges them to understand and critically analyze the law that governs both the profession and the products they distribute. With the most up-to-date federal, legal, regulatory, and policy developments, as well as new developments to various medical and pharmaceutical programs, the Tenth Edition provides a comprehensive overview with an accessible, student-friendly writing style.

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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1284290697

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9781284290691

Black Hollywood

From Butlers to Superheroes, the Changing Role of African American Men in the Movies

By: Kimberly Fain

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Black Hollywood

From Butlers to Superheroes, the Changing Role of African American Men in the Movies

By: Kimberly Fain

This thought-provoking work examines the dehumanizing depictions of black males in the movies since 1910, analyzing images that were once imposed on black men and are now appropriated and manipulated by them. Moving through cinematic history decade by decade since 1910, this important volume explores the appropriation, exploitation, and agency of black performers in Hollywood by looking at the black actors, directors, and producers who have shaped the image of African American males in film. To determine how these archetypes differentiate African American males in the public's subconscious, the book asks probing questions—for example, whether these images are a reflection of society's fears or realistic depictions of a pluralistic America. Even as the work acknowledges the controversial history of black representation in film, it also celebrates the success stories of blacks in the industry. It shows how blacks in Hollywood manipulate degrading stereotypes, gain control, advance their careers, and earn money while making social statements or bringing about changes in culture. It discusses how social activist performers—such as Paul Robeson, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, and Spike Lee—reflect political and social movements in their movies, and it reviews the interactions between black actors and their white counterparts to analyze how black males express their heritage, individual identity, and social issues through film.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440831912

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Florida

By: Kimberly Grant,Kim Grant,Paige R. Penland,Elaine Merrill

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Florida

By: Kimberly Grant,Kim Grant,Paige R. Penland,Elaine Merrill

Want to swim with dolphins, witness a space shuttle liftoff and rub shoulders with Mickey and Minnie ? Whether you seek escape or adventure, this jam-packed guide delivers the goods on the Sunshine State, from the steamy Everglades to the warm, white sands of America's best beaches. Miami essentials - deco delights, Cuban cuisine, nonstop nightclubs ; in-depth coverage of Disney World and Cher major theme parks ; the lowdown on hiking, cycling, canoeing, fishing and more ; food and lodging options to please all budgets ; 53 detailed maps, including special Miami map section.

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1740591364

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The Days of Wee Willie, Old Cy and Baseball War

Scenes from the Dawn of the Deadball Era, 1900-1903

By: Chuck Kimberly

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The Days of Wee Willie, Old Cy and Baseball War

Scenes from the Dawn of the Deadball Era, 1900-1903

By: Chuck Kimberly

This account of the four baseball seasons of 1900 through 1903 seeks to capture the flavor of the period by providing yearly overviews from the standpoint of each team and by focusing more deeply on 30 or more players of the era--not only such legendary stars as Cy Young and Willie Keeler, but also relative unknowns such as Bill Keister and Kip Selbach. Each team section is supplemented by a table providing the significant batting and pitching statistics for each regular team member. The major theme of the period was the baseball war between the National and American leagues from 1900 to 1903. But the broad multi-season, multi-team view allows varying the focus. The pennant races receive due attention but there are other aspects of the baseball drama, such as: the aging star who finds a way to extend his period of dominance (Cy Young); the young, unpolished phenom whose raw talent enables him to excel (Christy Mathewson); and the fierce competitor who risks injury to help his team (Joe McGinnity or Deacon Phillippe).

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McFarland

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0786494018

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9780786494019

Black Civil Rights Champions

By: Kimberly Hayes Taylor

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Black Civil Rights Champions

By: Kimberly Hayes Taylor

Profiles several twentieth-century African Americans who fought for human rights and social justice, even while the odds were against them. Leaders profiled include W.E.B. DuBois, Thurgood Marshall, Ella Baker, James Farmer and Andrew Young, among others.

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The Oliver Press, Inc.

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1881508226

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9781881508229

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