Download or read book Father Henson s Story of His Own Life written by Josiah Henson and published by Boston : J.P. Jewett ; Cleveland : H.P.B. Jewett. This book was released on 1858 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is an autobiographical account of the life of Josiah Henson, an African American man who was born into slavery in Maryland in the late 18th century. Henson's story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite being subjected to the cruelty of slavery, Henson was able to escape and establish himself as a respected member of the free black community in Canada. The book chronicles Henson's life from his early years as a slave on a plantation to his eventual escape to freedom. Along the way, Henson describes the various hardships he faced, including the separation from his family, the brutal treatment of his fellow slaves, and the constant threat of violence from his white masters. Despite these challenges, Henson was able to maintain his faith and his determination to be free.Henson's story is also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States. Through his vivid descriptions of plantation life, Henson gives readers a glimpse into the brutal and dehumanizing nature of the institution. He also provides insight into the various strategies that slaves used to resist their oppressors, including acts of rebellion and escape.Overall, Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Download or read book Life Deeds of Uncle Sam written by Oscar Ameringer and published by Charles Kerr. This book was released on 1985 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rip-roaring radical romp through American history, from the man known as the Mark Twain Of American Socialism. Ameringer, socialist organizer, editor, pamphleteer and public speaker, was remarkable forerunner of what would today be called a stand-up comedian. In this, his most famous work (originally published in 1909, selling half a million copies by 1914!), the official history of the text-books is hilariously laid bare; the authors satirical barbs aimed at the exploiters ideology bristle on every page. An outstanding classic of American labor historiography and humor. With an introduction from Paul Buhle.

Download or read book Finding Bill A Nephew s Search for Meaning in his Uncle s Life and Death written by Steve Newvine and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-23 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the author's uncle died 6 months after returning from Vietnam, his family did their best to deal with the grief and move on with their lives. Over 40 years later, the author embarks on a journey to learn more about his uncle. An expanded version of two chapters from two previous books, plus new material and photos that tell the story of a Vietnam veteran who is remembered by Army buddies and others who knew him from the War. Thanks to a Vietnam veterans group headed by a soldier dedicated to preserving history from that era, the author is put in touch with several people who served alongside his uncle. The multi year journey to learn more about his uncle takes him down many paths. See how losing a relative from the view of an 11 year old boy. The author tells how his family coped with the loss in the 60s and 70s. The story moves to the 1990s when a chance incident leads to a rediscovering of the man, his life, and his legacy. 2nd edition includes letters Bill wrote to his family while in Vietnam.

Download or read book Hannibal and Me written by Andreas Kluth and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dynamic and exciting way to understand success and failure, through the life of Hannibal, one of history's greatest generals. The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 B.C.E., is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his opponents made-on the battlefield and elsewhere in life-offer lessons about responding to our victories and our defeats that are as relevant today as they were more than 2,000 years ago. A big new idea book inspired by ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores the truths behind triumph and disaster in our lives by examining the decisions made by Hannibal and others, including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton, and Paul Cézanne-men and women who learned from their mistakes. By showing why some people overcome failure and others succumb to it, and why some fall victim to success while others thrive on it, Hannibal and Me demonstrates how to recognize the seeds of success within our own failures and the threats of failure hidden in our successes. The result is a page-turning adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior. This is essential reading for anyone who seeks to transform misfortune into success at work, at home, and in life.

Download or read book Uncle Tell Me Your Life Story written by Jean Lee and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Uncle, Tell Me Your Life Story" is a guided journal with questions on every page for an uncle to answer for his niece or nephew. This large, 8.5x11 book offers plenty of lined space for uncles to write about their childhoods, their likes and dislikes, and memories along with their hopes and dreams. Each page provides space to write the date; and most pages included several prompts to really help draw out answers. Makes a great gift and a lasting keepsake!

Download or read book Uncle Tom s Cabin written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the nineteenth century Uncle Tom's Cabin sold more copies than any other book in the world except the Bible.

Download or read book Book Uncle and Me written by Uma Krishnaswami and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the International Literacy Association Social Justice Literature Award An award-winning middle-grade novel about the power of grassroots activism and how kids can make a difference. Every day, nine-year-old Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library on the street corner. But when the mayor tries to shut down the rickety bookstand, Yasmin has to take her nose out of her book and do something. What can she do? The local elections are coming up, but she’s just a kid. She can’t even vote! Still, Yasmin has friends — her best friend, Reeni, and Anil, who even has a blue belt in karate. And she has family and neighbors. What’s more, she has an idea that came right out of the last book she borrowed from Book Uncle. So Yasmin and her friends get to work. Ideas grow like cracks in the sidewalk, and soon the whole effort is breezing along nicely... Or is it spinning right out of control? An energetic, funny and quirky story about community activism, friendship, and the love of books. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.6 Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Download or read book Slice of Life with Pizza Steve written by Brandon T. Snider and published by Cartoon Network Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delicious guide to living the good life! Pizza Steve is the coolest piece of pizza on the planet, and he's here to share his cheesy, gooey wisdom with the world! This full-color book is full of tips and tricks to upgrade your life from "regular awesome" to "Pizza Steve awesome."

Download or read book Life s Journey written by Terry Thomas and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1946, in Murton, a mining village in County Durham, in the aftermath of WWII, Thomas was to find himself growing up in interesting times. Coming from a working-class family where his parents had struggled to make a good home in which to raise their children, he was to follow the same pattern in trying to make life a little easier for his own children. He experienced the educational system of the 1950s and ’60s with all the failings encompassed within it and suffered failure at the eleven, plus an examination that would determine his future education. A taste of what school life was during this era is expressed with concern and humor both with equal quantities, including the teaching styles and some of the characters he was to spend his school days with, which are told with affection. As a child, life was good in his eyes, and he appreciated the efforts made by his parents to improve his childhood experience. In his early youth, he found himself having to constantly change course to achieve the goals he had set himself, and this continued throughout his adult life. His desire to achieve good academic qualifications never faltered, despite some of the obstacles that seemed to be in the way of his progress. Married at an early age and while studying for his higher national diploma, he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, which now added to this cocktail of life. Although at times life seemed a constant struggle, it was no different to many other young couples of that era, but there was always time for laughter and fun. Many of these times are reflected in the book and still bring a smile to both Thomas and his family and friends. Life’s Journey: Love, Live and Learn is a story many young couples can relate to as they may have experienced the same types of issues in their own life’s journey.

Download or read book Saying Good Bye to Uncle Joe written by Nancy Loewen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When someone you love dies, you might feel sad, lonely, and confused. What do you do? No matter who your loved one was, this story can help you through the tough times.

Download or read book My Uncle Is in the Air Force written by Sam Caulkins and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world’s largest and most technically advanced air force is the U.S. Air Force, which became its own branch of the military in 1947. It’s staffed by men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. This text employs a narrator whose uncle serves in the U.S. Air Force to teach readers what it’s like to be from a military family. Age-appropriate language is used to cover topics such as the branch’s past and present, its specialized tools and technology, and the unique career opportunities it offers. Readers gain a sensitivity to the sacrifice military families around the country make for our safety. Fact boxes and photographs help engage readers’ attention.

Download or read book Uncle written by J. P. Martin and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncle is a millionaire elephant who has a B.A. and wears a purple dressing gown. He lives in a labyrinth of skyscrapers connected by water chutes, lifts and railways, and littered with oil lakes, walls of sweets and towers of treacle. He and his followers amuse themselves by exploring his home and falling into adventures with its inhabitants, a collection of lunatics, dwarfs and ghosts. Uncle also frequently fights with the inhabitants of neighbouring Badfort, among them the repulsive Jellytussles (a quivering blob) and the cowardly Hitmouse. 'A classic in the great English nonsense tradition' Observer

Download or read book Uncle Dysfunctional written by AA Gill and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 2011 up until his death at the end of 2016, the inimitable AA Gill reigned supreme as Uncle Dysfunctional, Esquire's resident advice columnist. In this raffish, hilarious, scathing yet often surprisingly humane collection, Gill applies his unmatched wit to the largest and smallest issues of our time. Whether you're struggling to satisfy your other half, having a crisis over your baldness, don't like your daughter's boyfriend, or need the definitive rules on shorts, leather jackets and man-bags, AA Gill has all the answers - but you'd better brace yourself first.

Download or read book The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible written by Ken Schoolland and published by Liberty Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated into more than 40 languages and 44 published editions, "The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible" has won numerous awards and has been endorsed by Steve Forbes, Walter Williams, John Stossel, Mark Skousen, and Austrian-School economists and educators throughout the world.

Download or read book Cal Stewart Your Uncle Josh written by Randy McNutt and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American recording icon of the early 1900s, Cal Stewart created the popular Uncle Josh Weathersby character; Joshs town, Punkin Center; and the many colorful characters who inhabited his fictional town from Way Down East. Stewarts recordings were among the bestselling of the period, and through his satire he showed life in a fast-changing world. The actor, singer, songwriter, and author performed across the nation with his Cal Stewart & Co. group, consisting of his wife, the Indiana violinist Hazel Gypsy Rossini Waugh, and her younger brother and sister. For millions, Cal Stewart was the king of rural comedy.

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Download or read book Living Our Language written by Anton Treuer and published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-seven Ojibwe Indian tales collected from Anishinaabe elders, reproduced in Ojibwe and in English translation.