This book honors the voices of African Americans of the Civil War era through their letters, inviting readers to engage personally with the Black historical experience. Amidst bloody battles and political maneuvering, thousands of African Americans spent the Civil War trying to hold their families together. This moving book illuminates that struggle through the letters they exchanged. Despite harsh laws against literacy and brutal practices that broke apart Black families, people found ways to write to each other against all odds. In these pages, readers will meet parents who are losing hope of ever seeing their children again and a husband who walks fifteen miles to visit his wife, enslaved on a different plantation. The collection also includes tender courtship letters exchanged between Lewis Henry Douglass and Helen Amelia Loguen, both children of noted abolitionists, and letters sent home by the young women who traveled south to teach literacy to escaped slaves. Roberts' expert curation allows readers to see the wider historical context. The transcriptions are accompanied by reproductions of selected original letters and photographs of the letter writers. FRESH ANGLE ON HISTORY: Roberts reframes the Civil War era by telling the story of American slavery through letters. And by focusing on the strong bonds of love that these letters represent, she offers a deeply human and relatable version of history. AUTHORITATIVE YET ACCESSIBLE: Throughout the book, Roberts provides expert context while weaving compelling stories about the individual letter writers. Readers can connect with history directly by reading actual words from the time and seeing photographs of both the letters and the writers. NUANCED PERSPECTIVE: As Americans wake up to the complex legacy of race in this country, Roberts' book challenges a notion of a monolithic Black experience during the Civil War. BEAUTIFUL BOOK: This handsome hardcover provides an elegant presentation, complete with images throughout. While intense and often tragic, the stories carry inspiration for how to live and love through incredibly difficult times. This will make a truly meaningful addition to any book collection. Perfect for: Readers of Black history, Civil War history, and American history History students Letter writers Fans of historical letters
God is AWESOME, and He does amazing things for each one of us, even when we don't realize it! Sometimes, by sharing OUR experiences of God in our lives with others, we encourage them to take a closer look and identify the hand of God in their own lives. Our amazing God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, and He will never leave us nor forsake us. In this book, Rita Roberts shares her many encounters with a God who loves and protects her. From an out-of-control dump truck to a train that miraculously did not cross her path, or lost keys on the bottom of a lake that had only one hope to be found, she traces in her many stories God's presence and care in even the smallest details of her life. She shows us how, if we take a moment to stop and take notice of things around us, our amazing God is found everywhere and is directing everything we see.
During the revolutionary age and in the early republic, when racial ideologies were evolving and slavery expanding, some northern blacks surprisingly came to identify very strongly with the American cause and to take pride in calling themselves American. In this intriguing study, Rita Roberts explores this phenomenon and offers an in-depth examination of the intellectual underpinnings of antebellum black activists. She shows how conversion to Christianity led a significant and influential population of northern blacks to view the developing American republic and their place in the new nation through the lens of evangelicalism. American identity, therefore, even the formation of an African ethnic community and later an African American identity, developed within the evangelical and republican ideals of the revolutionary age. Evangelical values, Roberts contends, exerted a strong influence on the strategies of northern black reformist activities, specifically abolition, anti-racism, and black community development. The activists and reformers' commitment to the United States and firm determination to make the country live up to its national principles hinged on their continued faith in the possibility of the collective transformation of all Americans. The people of the United States—both black and white—they believed, would become a new citizenry, distinct from any population in the world because of their commitment to the tenets of the Christian republican faith. Roberts explores the process by which a collective identity formed among northern free blacks and notes the ways in which ministers and other leaders established their African identity through an emphasis on shared oppression. She shows why, in spite of slavery's expansion in the 1820s and 1830s, northern blacks demonstrated more, not less, commitment to the nation. Roberts then examines the Christian influence on racial theories of some of the major abolitionist figures of the antebellum era, including Frederick Douglass, Martin Delany, and especially James McCune Smith, and reveals how activists' sense of their American identity waned with the intensity of American racism and the passage of laws that further protected slavery in the 1850s. But the Civil War and Emancipation Proclamation, she explains, renewed hope that America would soon become a free and equal nation. Impeccably researched, Evangelicalism and the Politics of Reform in Northern Black Thought, 1776–1863 offers an innovative look at slavery, abolition, and African American history.
After a change of careers, Ann, a novice chef is faced with finding a new cooking position. She sees a position offered in South Jersey and decides to interview for it. The interview is a success and Ann is hired immediately. She is able to purchase a reasonable condo outside of a small town and soon because part of its community. Her life begins to transform rapidly and she is faced with unexpected challenges. Ann feels vulnerable and very attracted to her new employer. Her turbulent experiences prove to be unbearable and daunting at times yet she remains committed to her position and integrity.
This book outlines the traditional rules, such as a quorum, abstention votes, amendments, and debates. You will also learn how to conduct meetings, conferences, seminars, and much more. Moreover, this book will help you bring your business into the 21st century. With technology rapidly changing and the Internet being a larger presence in the business world than ever, this book teaches you how to utilize Robert's Rules in conjunction with technology to conduct meetings online, create Web seminars, and send e-mail" -- Cover, p. 4.
Sometimes it seems like God is in hiding, that the miracles we read about in the Bible are a distant memory. But that is not the case! Each story shared here shows us what God can do every day in our lives-even YOURS. Miracles are alive and well if we take the time to notice them and appreciate them.
Rita Roberts is a retired archaeologist. She was born in Birmingham and educated in state schools, leaving secondary education at the age of fifteen. During World War Two she was evacuated from St Thomas School to the country where she was cared for by a local family. She married in 1953 the year of Queen Elizabeth's Coronation. Rita has two sons and two granddaughters and now lives in Crete. In her biography Rita covers many interesting subjects including her school days, archaeology and how she started a business producing unique Roman and Medieval sauces. She also tells of thrilling times when she and her partner John became involved in re-enactment societies and finally beginning a new life on the beautiful island of Crete. This book concludes with an insight into Roman and Medieval cooking and a selection of recipes.
The 2011 Calliope is the 18th annual anthology published by Women Who Write. The book showcases the work of the winners of our International Short Prose and Poetry Contest, as well as the work of our members. The contest is open to all women writers over the age of eighteen. This year, the organization received eighty-eight submissions from twenty-two U.S. states and Canada. Winners were chosen in a blind judging by independent judges. Our 2011 prose judge was Anne Shelby of Oneida, Kentucky, and Karen Williams Angelucci of Lexington, Ky., judged the poetry entries. We extend our special thanks to them for their careful consideration of all the entries. Their biographies are included elsewhere in this book. The winning entries in both the poetry and prose categories are included in Calliope, in addition to works written by Women Who Write members. Our members are not eligible to win in either category, but Calliope offers them the opportunity to be published. For many, this is the first time their work has been published. Please note that some of the content in this anthology addresses adult themes and may include language that could be offensive. The anthology is intended for adult readers. We hope that you enjoy these poems, stories, and essays. Please watch our website, www.womenwhowrite.com, for information on the 2012 International Short Prose and Poetry Contest.
This book outlines the traditional rules, such as a quorum, abstention votes, amendments, and debates. You will also learn how to conduct meetings, conferences, seminars, and much more. Moreover, this book will help you bring your business into the 21st century. With technology rapidly changing and the Internet being a larger presence in the business world than ever, this book teaches you how to utilize Robert's Rules in conjunction with technology to conduct meetings online, create Web seminars, and send e-mail" -- Cover, p. 4.
This important new reference and resource is brimming with stimulating information about the history, culture, and accomplishements of African Americans from the Middle Passage through Slavery and Reconstruction, to the Civil Rights Movement and today. These lists give you an ideal way to build your students' knowledge and appreciation of African American culture and the important contributions African Americans have made to virtually every aspect of living in the United States. All of this valuable material is printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11" spiral-bound format that folds flat for easy photocopying of any list as many times as you need it.
Centuries in the future, vampires rule Earth, though they are not as powerful as they used to be. Liberty has grown and developed into a strong human. She is committed to being the Life Partner of the emperor’s adoptive son, David, and is now a princess in her own right. She and her friends are still looking for the last of the Sky Dwellers, someone who is needed to help Liberty fulfill the destiny scripted for her before her birth. The princess faces many trials, and is even given the option that the path she follows might not be the only one, as there may be a rival script. This other option is presented to her by a being who dwells in the lower levels of the castle, someone she is drawn to and is the complete opposite of her Life Partner. In part two of this saga, Liberty must develop her own powerful inner strength and be wise enough to start making her own decisions.
Don't buy this book if you've got life and its challenges all figured out! You don't need it if you never struggle with knowing what to do in the day-to-day as well as the big-time challenges of life. But if you're like most of us, you'll love Tough Times Don't Last - Tough Women Do! This easy to read book is rich with advice from faith-filled women ages 19 to 101 who have 'been there,' surviving and thriving through the 'every-day' joys and challenges as well as the extremes of illness, suicide, alcoholism, and everything in-between. No matter who you are, or how life is treating you right now, this book is for you! Come sit with me for a cup of tea, and be blessed by friends you never knew. When the tough times come—as they inevitably do—'make lemonade' is often not enough to get us through. It is more often the wisdom of friends and the love of God that make the difference. Although God is always there, close friends may not be—which is why you need the collective wisdom and inspiration compiled in this book. Sally E. Stuart, Author/Speaker, Christian Writers' Market Guide
Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology with DSM-5 Updates, 8/e presents students with a comprehensive, research-based introduction to understanding child and adolescent psychopathology. The authors provide a logically formatted and easy to understand text that covers the central issues and theoretical and methodological foundations of childhood behavior disorders. Rich with illustrations and examples, this text highlights the newest areas of research and clinical work, stressing supported treatments and the prevention of behavior problems of youth.
A Scandalous Marriage – Miranda Lee Self–made and every inch a bachelor, Sydney entrepreneur Mike Stone has one month to get married – or he'll lose a business deal worth billions! He's confident he can find a bride for the right price. Natalie Fairlane, owner of the Wives Wanted dating agency, is appalled by her new client's proposition! But the fee Mike is willing to pay is very tempting. Plus, offering herself up for the job has nothing to do with how wickedly sexy she finds him... One Night To Wed – Alison Roberts Dr Felicity Slade has come to the small coastal town of Morriston to distance herself from the gorgeous paramedic Angus McBride. She's always known that Angus thrives on the danger of his job, and she's never been able to cope with the fear of losing him. The last thing Felicity expects is to be plunged into an emergency situation with Angus. As they battle through the night to save lives, it becomes clear that this is Angus's last chance to prove to Felicity that he really is the right man for her. His Marriage To Remember – Kathie DeNosky Bria Rafferty is about to hand–deliver divorce papers to her husband when he's knocked unconscious. Now Sam remembers nothing of the past six months. He thinks they still live together at the Sugar Creek Ranch. That his money is all she needs. That everything is just fine. To help him heal, Bria moves back home. But once there, she can't resist a stolen embrace...a stolen night. Can she bear leaving him a second time? Or will she find the courage to stay? Up In Flames – Rita Herron Southern summers were notoriously hot. But when a series of deadly fires blazed through the city, Detective Bradford Walsh knew he had to catch the arsonist before the city was reduced to a pile of cinders. On the hunt for a killer, all roads led to one woman: Rosanna Redhill. But he couldn't let her smouldering glances distract him from his investigation. Because then he'd have another fire to extinguish...one that threatened to send them both up in flames.
As separate entities and later a unified state, the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago boast very unique histories. Initially claimed by the Spanish in 1498, these territories were affected by the imperialist thrusts of various European nations including the French, British and Dutch. The mercantilist infiltrations of these groups, particularly in the 18th century, led to the islands’ belated development as sugar producers and, particularly Trinidad, as a cradle of migration. World War II and the development of the oil and tourism industries in the 20th century transformed the economies, culture and society of these islands. The country has been one of the most important in the region in relation to economic and political leadership and as a centre of cultural development. Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Trinidad and Tobago.
Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology is a comprehensive introduction to the field. It covers theoretical and methodological foundations and examines the characteristics, epidemiology, etiology, developmental course, assessment, and treatment of disorders of childhood and adolescence. At the heart of the text is the partnership of the developmental psychopathology perspective, which analyzes problems of youth within a developmental context, and a traditional clinical/disorder approach, which underscores the symptoms, causes, and treatments of disorders. Woven throughout the text is the view that behavior stems from the continuous interaction of multiple influences, that the problems of the young are intricately tied to their social and cultural contexts, and that empirical approaches and the scientific method provide the best avenue for understanding the complexity of human behavior. This edition explores the latest areas of research and tackles important contemporary topics, including: how to best classify and diagnose problems the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) framework the roles of genetics and early brain development and their interaction with the environment the complex roles of family and peers; sex/gender; and culture, ethnicity, and race in psychopathology progress in early intervention and prevention improvements in accessibility and dissemination of evidence-based treatments social issues such as poverty, child maltreatment, substance use, bullying/victimization, and terrorism and war This edition also features a new full-color design and over 150 color figures, tables, and photos. The text is written in a clear and engaging style and is approachable for students with varying academic backgrounds and experiences. It is rich in case descriptions that allow students to examine problems through the lens of youth and their families. The "Accent" boxes foster discussion of current interest topics such as infant mental health, scientific evidence regarding vaccines and autism, suicidality in sexual minority youth, and the impact of stigmatization. The "Looking Forward" sections focus students’ attention on the central concepts to be addressed, while the "Looking Back" sections provide students with a synopsis of the chapter an overview of the concepts for further study and reflection. The text is also supplemented with online resources for students and instructors.
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