This fascinating memoir is a unique contribution to the history of film and cinema. At its center is the story of the making of the British film classic Western Approaches, the first story documentary in Technicolor, totally enacted by amateurs. Nominated for an Oscar, it has influenced and inspired film-making to this day. Acclaimed a masterpiece when it was released in December 1944, fifty years later Philip French wrote in The Observer: "It remains a milestone in our cinema and an exciting, vibrant cinematic experience.
While there may be times when it appears that the consequences of our actions have no effect on our lives, eventually the reality that we will be held accountable for what we've done begins to haunt us.
Celebrations is a story based on true incidents in the lives of two sisters. It is an inspirational story of pain, hope, and recovery. The sisterhood of Pat and Dee promotes and invites the desire to remain innocent and pure, yet sustains the shattering demonic violence of their father's requirement that beauty is equated to provocative sin and under-achievement is an unforgivable sin. It is the story of the common-ness of heroes --- those who do not make the newspaper, nor find their way to a television spot for a fifteen-minute center-of-the-universe. What we read here is a true and honest journey of women who were incredibly abused, both mentally and physically, and how it takes its toll on them --- yet they fight back to take control of their lives, sometimes faltering in their decisions, but nonetheless, asserting their right to be individuals. The kinship of sisterhood is their road to recovering and their love for each other --- the road to freedom. Join them as they ask you to learn to live, cry, and love with dignity, and know that each person's existence mattered. This is a story of common heroes. They are you and I.
Alex Jackson can pull moves on a skateboard other Year 8s only dream about. But when it comes to being popular at high school, standing up to the school bully, and falling in love, he has a lot to learn. He might be in for some spills, but he's going to ride the only way he knows how - on the edge.
This book covers all facets of MJ's life through insight from his closest friends and intense rivals and through the works of the NBA's most talented photographers.
With only five more days of school remaining before summer vacation, nine-year-old Miami still faces several hurdles, such as how to get along with Destinee Tate, his nemesis.
With only five more days of school remaining before summer vacation, nine-year-old Miami still faces several hurdles, such as how to get along with Destinee Tate, his nemesis.
Satan Worshippers Association? Students who Want Acceptance? Alex doesn't know what the hell SWA stands for. Three simple letters that change everything. His skating, his friends, his future with the only girl he's ever loved.
There are few early Jackson County records due to the August 1872 courthouse fire. This volume is an abstraction of original records on microfilm at the Tennessee State Library and Archives as found on Jackson County Microfilm Reel 43. No pertinent information was omitted—only occasional redundant legalese. In many cases, the entire record is given. After 30 years studying Jackson County families and living nearby, the transcriber believes this work is as accurate as possible. The intention was to transcribe or abstract the cases as set out by the court records, some of which contain sensitive information. Everything considered to be of genealogical value or interest was retained and nothing beats personal testimony. The characters and personalities of many early Jackson Countians are revealed in these detailed testimonies. Such things are important in filling the gaps in family history created by using only dates and place. Spelling and grammatical errors were retained.
There are few extant early Jackson County records due to the August 1872 courthouse fire. This book is one in a series of transcriptions of microfilmed original records that includes those burned years.Detailed testimonies reveal the characters and personalities of many early Jackson Countians, which fills the gaps left by dry dates and names. Some case files contain extremely sensitive information. Although the records broach many delicate subjects, with the passing of 100 or more years, hopefully, readers will take such topics as historical events that fill missing links in family lore and tradition.
110 pages, reprint. There are few early Jackson County records due to the August 1872 courthouse fire so these abstracts are important to the genealogist and historian looking for official information prior to that time. This work is an abstraction of records on microfilm at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. No pertinent information was omitted, only redundant legalese which is indicated by an ellipsis. In many cases, the entire record is given. Front material has been updated as of 2012 but the transcriptions are just as found in the original volume published in 1999. Original page numbers are the first item listed at each abstract with subsequent page numbers given in parentheses throughout the abstract. Spelling and grammatical errors were retained. Comments are footnoted with names and places fully indexed and set in boldface by this transcriber.
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