Download or read book Picnics and Porcupines written by Candice Goucher and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on themes from Indigenous knowledge and the African American experience to labor activism and women's history, this tantalizing chronicle offers a taste of Americana, seasoned by the changing global forces of industrialization, transportation, immigration, tourism, war, and climate.

Download or read book Here s the Story written by Liberties Press and published by Liberties Press. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ireland has a vibrant literary scene, and Dublin-based Liberties Press publishes some of the country's most exciting writers. Here's the Story includes extracts from nine novels, two short-story collections and three books of poetry recently published by Liberties Press. Here's the Story was published by Liberties Press in association with Solas Nua, the only organisation in the US dedicated exclusively to contemporary Irish arts, including film, music, literature, visual arts and theatre. Paperback copies were distributed for free by Solas Nua to readers in Washington D. C. on the 10th Irish Book Day, 17 March 2015. Within Here's the Story are extracts from novels by Jan Carson, Kevin Curran, Jason Johnson, Joe Joyce, Billy Keane, Caitriona Lally, Joe Murphy, Daniel Seery and Tara West, as well as short stories by Barry Reddin and Lane Ashfeldt, and poems by Moyra Donaldson, Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Michael D. Higgins.

Download or read book Eggshells written by Caitriona Lally and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish Book of the Year Finalist An Amazon “Best Books of the Year So Far” An Irish Times Book Club Selection An eccentric young woman searches for friendship, understanding, and belonging as she roams Dublin in this “wildly funny” debut from an exciting voice in Irish literature (New York Times Book Review) Vivian doesn't feel like she fits in—and never has. As a child, she was so whimsical that her parents told her she was “left by fairies.” Now, living alone in Dublin, she finds herself without a friend in the world. So, she decides it’s time to change her life: She begins by advertising for a friend. Not just any friend. She wants one named Penelope. Meanwhile, Vivian roams the city, mapping out a new neighborhood every day, seeking her escape route to a better world, the other world her parents told her she came from. And then one day someone named Penelope answers her ad for a friend. And from that moment on, Vivian's life begins to change. Debut author Caitriona Lally offers readers an exhilaratingly fresh take on the Irish love for lyricism, humor, and inventive wordplay in a book that is, in itself, deeply charming, and deeply moving.

Download or read book Rites of August First written by Jeffrey R. Kerr-Ritchie and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty years before Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, the antislavery movement won its first victory in the British Parliament. On August 1, 1834, the Abolition of Slavery Bill took effect, ending colonial slavery throughout the British Empire. Over the next three decades, "August First Day," also known as "West India Day" and "Emancipation Day," became the most important annual celebration of emancipation among people of African descent in the northern United States, the British Caribbean, Canada West, and the United Kingdom and played a critical role in popular mobilization against American slavery. In Rites of August First, J. R. Kerr-Ritchie provides the first detailed analysis of the origins, nature, and consequences of this important commemoration that helped to shape the age of Anglo-American emancipation. Combining social, cultural, and political history, Kerr-Ritchie discusses the ideological and cultural representations of August First Day in print, oratory, and visual images. Spanning the Western hemisphere, Kerr-Ritchie's study successfully unravels the cultural politics of emancipation celebrations, analyzing the social practices informed by public ritual, symbol, and spectacle designed to elicit feelings of common identity among blacks in the Atlantic World. Rites of August First shows how and why the commemorative events changed between British emancipation and the freeing of slaves in the United States a generation later, while also examining the connections among local, regional, and international commemorations. While shedding light on an important black institution that has been long ignored, Rites of August First also contributes to the broader study of emancipation and black Atlantic identity. Its transnational approach challenges local and national narratives that have largely shaped previous investigations of these questions. Kerr-Ritchie shows how culture and community were truly political at this important historical moment and, most broadly, how politics and culture converge and profoundly influence each other.

Download or read book Tranquility s Last Stand written by Gregory Urbach and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its now 2078, and the Arikhan fleet has finally arrived determined on conquest. Opposing them is Grey Waters, the young Governor-General of the United Alliance, and a rag-tag fleet of warships lacking the technology to challenge the invaders but challenge them they must; from Jupiter space through the Asteroid Belt, on the red sands of Mars, and finally in the skies above Earth. The chances of defeating the Arikhan arent good, but if the price of victory is high, the brave youngsters rallied to the cause are willing to pay it. Tranquilitys Last Stand is the 9th is final book of the Waters of the Moon series. After eight books and twenty-nine years of adventures, the young man born on the moon and raised by computers faces the challenge he was destined for, and win or lose, you can be sure the world weve known will never be the same again.

Download or read book Sleepify The Ultimate Sleep Aid written by Daniel D. Lee and published by SkyCuration. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the realm of tranquility with "Sleepify: The Ultimate Sleep Aide," an immersive audiobook meticulously designed to usher you into a restorative night's sleep. Each narrative in this enchanting collection is crafted to gently soothe the mind, calm the senses, and guide you into a state of deep relaxation. From the whispering melodies of mystical forests to the rhythmic lullabies of ocean waves, every story invites you on a journey of serenity and tranquility. As you listen, you'll find yourself transported to ethereal landscapes where the burdens of the day dissolve, and peace envelops you like a warm, comforting embrace. Whether seeking solace from the clamor of daily life or struggling to quiet the incessant chatter of the mind, "Sleepify" offers a sanctuary of calm where you can find solace and renewal. But "Sleepify" is more than just a collection of bedtime tales—it's a powerful tool for relaxation and self-care. Each story is carefully curated to induce a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to release tension, unwind, and let go of the worries that weigh heavily on your mind. With its gentle rhythms and soothing melodies, "Sleepify" provides the perfect backdrop for drifting off into a peaceful slumber, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to embrace the new day. For those grappling with tinnitus, "Sleepify" offers a gentle respite from the persistent ringing in the ears. By offering a calming distraction and fostering a serene sleep environment, "Sleepify" can alleviate the discomfort and frustration associated with tinnitus, providing much-needed relief and restoring a sense of calm. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey of relaxation and renewal, join us on "Sleepify: The Ultimate Sleep Aide" and experience the transformative power of a good night's sleep. Just hit play and let yourself drift away into a world of tranquility, where peace, serenity, and sweet dreams await.

Download or read book The Problem of Emancipation written by Edward Bartlett Rugemer and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Problem of Emancipation explores a long-neglected aspect of American slavery and the history of the Atlantic World, bridging a gap in our understanding of the American Civil War. It places the origins of the war in a transatlantic context, exploring the impact of Britain's abolition of slavery on the coming of the war, and revealing the strong influence of Britain's old Atlantic empire on the politics of the United States. This ground-breaking study examines how southern and northern American newspapers covered three slave rebellions that preceded British abolition and how American public opinion shifted radically as a result.

Download or read book Freedom s Seekers written by Jeffrey R. Kerr-Ritchie and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeffrey R. Kerr-Ritchie's Freedom's Seekers offers a bold and innovative intervention into the study of emancipation as a transnational phe-nomenon and serves as an important contribution to our understanding of the remaking of the nineteenth-century Atlantic Americas. Drawing on decades of research into slave and emancipation societies, Kerr-Ritchie is attentive to those who sought but were not granted freedom, and those who resisted enslavement individually as well as collectively on behalf of their communities. He explores the many roles that fugitive slaves, slave soldiers, and slave rebels played in their own societies. He likewise explicates the lives of individual freedmen, freedwomen, and freed children to show how the first free-born generation helped to shape the terms and conditions of the post-slavery world. Freedom's Seekers is a signal contribution to African Diaspora studies, especially in its rigorous respect for the agency of those who sought and then fought for their freedom, and its consistent attention to the transnational dimensions of emancipation.

Download or read book Island on Fire written by Tom Zoellner and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a New York Times bestselling author, a gripping account of the slave rebellion that led to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. For five horrific weeks after Christmas in 1831, Jamaica was convulsed by an uprising of its enslaved people. What started as a peaceful labor strike quickly turned into a full-blown revolt, leaving hundreds of plantation houses in smoking ruins. By the time British troops had put down the rebels, more than a thousand Jamaicans lay dead from summary executions and extrajudicial murder. While the rebels lost their military gamble, their sacrifice accelerated the larger struggle for freedom in the British Atlantic. The daring and suffering of the Jamaicans galvanized public opinion throughout the empire, triggering a decisive turn against slavery. For centuries bondage had fed Britain’s appetite for sugar. Within two years of the Christmas rebellion, slavery was formally abolished. Island on Fire is a dramatic day-by-day account of this transformative uprising. A skillful storyteller, Tom Zoellner goes back to the primary sources to tell the intimate story of the men and women who rose up and tasted liberty for a few brief weeks. He provides the first full portrait of the rebellion's enigmatic leader, Samuel Sharpe, and gives us a poignant glimpse of the struggles and dreams of the many Jamaicans who died for liberty.

Download or read book WERE THEY TRULY CHAMPIONS written by Terrence Grant and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-10-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true story of Oliver Cabana Jr., Pine Grove Farms in Elma, New York and his world record setting herd of Holstein Cattle. In 1919 Charles Cole confessed that many of the records had been made by 'helping the cows' produce more milk and butter. Cabana then fought with the Holstein-Friesian Association of America for three years before the records were expunged.

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Download or read book Introversion written by Writer Muttakanna and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introversion: Journey For Life" is a captivating and feel-good book that takes readers on an inspiring voyage of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. The story revolves around Yogesh, a young and ambitious boy who finds himself trapped in the monotony of his everyday life until a recurring dream propels him towards an extraordinary quest. After encountering a wise beggar who advises him to seek answers in the 12 Jyotirlingas of India, Yogesh embarks on a soul-stirring pilgrimage. His journey takes him through diverse landscapes, ancient temples, and encounters with fascinating nomads who become unexpected mentors. Along the way, Yogesh learns profound life lessons that shape his perspective on the true meaning of existence.

Download or read book Shepherd written by Grace Raphael and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2023-06-28 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world filled with wonder and possibilities, where the ordinary often intertwined with the extraordinary, there existed a small, peaceful town named Willowbrook. Nestled amidst lush green meadows and surrounded by majestic forests, Willowbrook was a place of tranquility and harmony. The inhabitants of Willowbrook, a close-knit community, led simple yet fulfilling lives. They toiled in the fields, tended to their animals, and embraced the beauty of nature that enveloped their town. But little did they know that their lives were about to be forever changed by the arrival of a mysterious package-a package that held within it the promise of brilliance. The Johnsons, a loving family who had called Willowbrook home for generations, were the fortunate recipients of this extraordinary package. As they opened it, their eyes widened in amazement. Inside was a tiny, adorable puppy with silky fur and mesmerizing blue eyes. They named him Shepherd, unaware of the immense intelligence and bravery that lay hidden within this remarkable dog. From the very beginning, Shepherd's presence illuminated the Johnsons' home. His playful antics brought laughter, and his unwavering loyalty brought comfort. But as he grew, it became apparent that Shepherd was no ordinary dog. His intelligence surpassed all expectations, and his ability to understand and anticipate his family's needs bordered on the extraordinary. Shepherd quickly learned tricks and commands, his mind absorbing knowledge like a sponge. He displayed an uncanny ability to solve puzzles, and his perceptiveness in reading the emotions of those around him was truly remarkable. It was as if he possessed a deep understanding of the world, as if he held a secret wisdom beyond his years. The Johnsons were in awe of their brilliant companion, but they soon realized that Shepherd's intelligence could be harnessed for a greater purpose.

Download or read book The Enchanted Garden written by Ivy Blair and published by RWG Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-25 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Enchanted Garden: A Blossoming Romance," readers are invited to journey through a world where the beauty of nature intertwines with the magic of love. This captivating novel tells the story of Amelia, a passionate botanist, and Julian, a fellow plant enthusiast, whose initial acquaintance in the Enchanted Garden blossoms into a deep and profound romance. Set against the backdrop of a mystical garden, where every leaf whispers secrets and every flower tells a tale, their story unfolds. Each chapter, named after a different plant or flower within the garden, symbolizes the stages of their growing love - from the tentative "Whispering Willows" to the reflective "Bergamot and Broken Bonds," culminating in "The Enchantment's End." The garden's magical aura weaves through their relationship, reflecting the ebbs and flows of love, growth, and self-discovery. As Amelia and Julian explore the verdant paths of the Enchanted Garden, they encounter the silent wisdom of ancient trees, the gentle whispers of petals, and the enduring beauty of enduring florals. These natural wonders mirror their journey, illustrating the depth of their feelings and the maturation of their bond. "The Enchanted Garden: A Blossoming Romance" is a tale of love's transformative power, set in a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the natural world is imbued with a sense of wonder. It is a narrative that captures the heart with its poetic prose, rich botanical details, and the timeless theme of love flourishing in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of magical realism and contemporary romance, this novel is a testament to the enduring beauty of nature and the magic inherent in human connection. Step into "The Enchanted Garden" and watch as a beautiful romance blooms in the most magical of settings.

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Download or read book Stains on My Name War in My Veins written by Brackette F. Williams and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1991-04-12 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burdened with a heritage of both Spanish and British colonization and imperialism, Guyana is today caught between its colonial past, its efforts to achieve the consciousness of nationhood, and the need of its diverse subgroups to maintain their own identity. Stains on My Name, War in My Veins chronicles the complex struggles of the citizens of Guyana to form a unified national culture against the pulls of ethnic, religious, and class identities. Drawing on oral histories and a close study of daily life in rural Guyana, Brackette E. Williams examines how and why individuals and groups in their quest for recognition as a “nation” reproduce ethnic chauvinism, racial stereotyping, and religious bigotry. By placing her ethnographic study in a broader historical context, the author develops a theoretical understanding of the relations among various dimensions of personal identity in the process of nation building.

Download or read book The Jasper Love Trilogy written by Onyx Cantor and published by LifeRich Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of one man’s triumph over Cult Religion. As a preacher’s son, Jasper Love struggled to comply with the dogma and bigotry of the unpredictably changeable Doctrine of Good Enough dictated by Cult Religion. He and four sisters labored to comply with cult demands consistent with their mother’s mantra: “People expect preacher’s kids to be perfect.” The Voice of Truth (bestowed on Jasper as a child in a genuine salvation encounter with Jesus Christ) conflicts with voices of deception from pulpits and pews, triggering crippling anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Further compounding his confusion is a terrifying awareness of the cult’s distortion of scripture concerning his innate identity. When a Connecticut preacher detects his private struggle, the Bible scholar promises: “If you marry a good Pentecostal girl, this thing will just fade away.” Jasper foolishly accepts the challenge, believing that the pastor’s counsel is based on Truth. A 32-year battle ensues, during which a Pentecostal preacher’s daughter who, aware of his struggle and trained in Exploitation of Advantage, manipulates and controls the miserable husband who strives to suppress and conceal an innate identity which “simply won’t leave me alone.” Cultists despise his genuine relationship with God when the Holy Spirit weakens the tenacious grasp of the antiChrist’s claim on his soul, rescuing him from abominable doctrines through Spiritual Enlightenment to Truth Absolute. Spiritual Warfare ensues, during which he is molested by authority figures, betrayed by cult dishonesty, falls into sin, is attacked by demons, and is delivered by the Holy Ghost through visions of spiritual combat between the demons of Cult Religion and the Angels of Truth. In the end, his foolish attempt to conform with the Doctrine of Good Enough predictably results in the destruction of everything he wasted a lifetime building: marriage, family, home, career, material wealth, and reputation. Yet, in losing all, he is delivered from the Darkness of cult idolatry, whereupon he is finally free to immerse himself in genuine Truth, Light, and Love, breaking the tyrannical chains of Cult Religion. Released by the Holy Spirit from cult bondage, he is at last unleashed to fulfill his destiny: To teach the Truth about Jasper Love (that boundless, unconditional love known only to those who genuinely experience Spiritual Enlightenment) to a people deceived by the hateful harlots of idolatry who are nothing more than power-crazed, authoritarian, self-aggrandizing, despotic antiChrist heretics who worship only one god - CONTROL.