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In this masterful work of family-focused sociology, Lois Benjamin considers the lives of Pennie and Roscoe James and their children, revealing how a large, close-knit African American family with humble origins in a small town of North Carolina is shaped by the contours of its religious and ethical value system. Despite the challenges of daily experiences, the James elders transmitted values to their children that provided them with the resources to thrive and the resilience to meet adversity. The James children recount their personal, unique perspectives on how faith, familial solidarity, and savvy entrepreneurship led to their continued generational success. Benjamin uses a blend of ethnographic and qualitative methods to place the James family's experiences in broader historical context. In doing so, she shows that the family's values of compassion, empathy, and communitarian and enterprising spirit offer hope in this polarized society.

"Vast flower beds and large summer vegetable gardens are many southern gardeners' pride and joy. But gardening on a large scale isn't - and doesn't need to be - for everyone. In an era when many people would like to grow plants but are challenged by time, space, and lack of other resources, this concise, easy-to-use guide introduces southern gardeners to the art, craft, and science of growing plants in containers and in small spaces. Through friendly, engaging text and beautiful, inspiring photographs, Barbara Ellis demonstrates how to create container and small-space gardens that can withstand southern heat and humidity while still looking gorgeous all season long. Written for gardeners of all ages and experience levels, this book will inspire southerners to add containers brimming with flowers, herbs, vegetables, or a mix of all things green to every yard, garden, and terrace. Features plants that everyone can grow throughout the southeast, with suggestions for overwintering tender plants indoors or replacing them annually. Covers key plant-care basics, including options on container selection, potting mediums, seasonal care, pest and disease control, and more. Identifies plants that support butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators. Offers comprehensive lists to help readers select the best plant options for their sites and objectives. Gives advice for readers on tight budgets and on how to create attractive containers from found materials. "--

Americans often assume that slave societies had little use for prisons and police because slaveholders only ever inflicted violence directly or through overseers. Mustering tens of thousands of previously overlooked arrest and prison records, John K. Bardes demonstrates the opposite: in parts of the South, enslaved and free people were jailed at astronomical rates. Slaveholders were deeply reliant on coercive state action. Authorities built massive slave prisons and devised specialized slave penal systems to maintain control and maximize profit. Indeed, in New Orleans-for most of the past half-century, the city with the highest incarceration rate in the United States-enslaved people were jailed at higher rates during the antebellum era than are Black residents today. Moreover, some slave prisons remained in use well after Emancipation: in these forgotten institutions lie the hidden origins of state violence under Jim Crow.With powerful and evocative prose, Bardes boldly reinterprets relations between slavery and prison development in American history. Racialized policing and mass incarceration are among the gravest moral crises of our age, but they are not new: slavery, the prison, and race are deeply interwoven into the history of American governance.

"From 1965 to 2005, the United Teachers of New Orleans (UTNO) defied the South's conservative anti-union efforts to become the largest local in Louisiana. Jesse Chanin argues that UTNO accomplished and maintained its strength through strong community support, addressing a Black middle-class political agenda, internal democracy, and drawing on the legacy and tactics of the civil rights movement by combining struggles for racial and economic justice, all under Black leadership and with a majority women and Black membership. However, the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina provided the state government and local charter school advocates with the opportunity to remake the school system and dismantle the union. Authorities fired 7,500 educators, marking the largest dismissal of Black teaching staff since Brown v. Board of Education. Chanin highlights the significant staying power and political, social, and community impact of UTNO, as well as the damaging effects of the charter school movement on educators"--

"Jerry Barker has long championed North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) and led its development for many years. In Discovering North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail, he draws on that experience to take readers on a unique journey along the trail's full route, sharing the rich history and stories that live on each segment. Connecting the route to the Indigenous history of western North Carolina, to the long military presence near the Carolina coast, and more, Barker offers a new way to understand and appreciate not only the natural beauty of North Carolina but also its people and history. Dedicated long-distance hikers and day-trippers alike will value and enjoy this armchair guide. [This resource is] abundantly illustrated with over fifty color photographs and maps for each of the MST's nineteen segments, [it] narrates significant histories related to each MST segment, places prominent natural features of the trail in context, [and] introduces hikers to nearby attractions, cultural heritage sites, and trail towns"--

Master the Art of Hurricane Preparedness and Protect Your Loved OnesWhen the skies darken and the winds pick up, what's your plan? Living in West Florida means that hurricanes are an inevitable part of life. But with the right knowledge and preparation, they don't have to be a catastrophe. Bracing for the Storm: A West Florida Hurricane Survival Guide is your all-encompassing resource, designed to help you prepare, act, and recover like a pro.Attention: West Florida ResidentsDon't leave your safety to chance. Learn from the experts how to assess your risk, prepare your home, and most importantly, protect your family. This book delves deep into the science of hurricanes, breaking down complicated meteorological terms into easy-to-understand language. You'll get the inside scoop on how to read hurricane forecasts, what to expect from different categories of storms, and when it's time to hunker down or evacuate.Be Prepared, Be SafeDid you know that preparing your home can make a significant difference in how well you fare during a storm? Our comprehensive guide walks you through home inspections, modifications, and even DIY fixes to ensure your safety. From securing windows and shutters to fortifying your roof, you'll get step-by-step instructions for making your home a fortress. Plus, we've included an emergency supplies checklist so you won't forget the essentials.Strategies for Every SituationWhether you're riding out the storm at home or evacuating, this book has you covered. Learn how to develop an effective evacuation plan, choose the best route, and what to pack in your evacuation kit. Special chapters focus on unique considerations for families with children, senior citizens, and pets.It's Not Over When It's OverPost-storm recovery can be just as challenging as the hurricane itself. You'll find invaluable advice on assessing damage safely, dealing with insurance claims, and even coping with the psychological effects of a natural disaster. Community resources and volunteer opportunities are also highlighted, empowering you to help your neighbors and rebuild stronger than ever.If you're living in or relocating to West Florida, this book is not a luxury-it's a necessity. Gain the confidence and peace of mind that comes from being thoroughly prepared. Don't wait for the next hurricane warning to scramble for information. Arm yourself with the wisdom and practical tips found in Bracing for the Storm: A West Florida Hurricane Survival Guide, and face the hurricane season with unshakeable assurance.

"A favorite of longtime Harry Crews fans, The Knockout Artist (1988) portrays Eugene Talmadge Biggs, a young boxer from rural Georgia whose champion rise is diverted by a vulnerability, or gift, for knocking himself unconscious. As he begins to exploit his talents, the notorious Knockout Artist journeys a hero's descent into the New Orleans underworld and meets characters who have long since checked their morals at the door. The unforgettable climax shows Crews at his virtuoso best, when Eugene confronts his truth, and sets out to claim his freedom and win his own self-respect"--

Discover Charlottesville's rich history, a hidden jewel amid the Blue Ridge Mountains. The book "Charlottesville, Virginia: Historical Guide for Travelers" takes you on a thorough tour of the illustrious past of the city. Explore its indigenous history, crucial role in the American Revolution and Civil War, and development into a center of culture, innovation, and the arts. This thorough guide explores the fascinating histories of Charlottesville's residents and their enduring contributions, intermingled with the famous sites and significant occasions that shape the city. From this vantage point, learn about the notable people who have influenced American history as well as well-preserved historical sites. This book offers an extraordinary trip through the history of Charlottesville's enduring spirit and resilience, making it the perfect choice for tourists looking for rich experiences and history aficionados alike.

However, prejudice and persecution in the white world of the resort eventually compel Cowney to free himself from larger forces that hold him back as he struggles to unearth evidence of his innocence and clear his name.

With the help of this thorough book, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Dover, Delaware, a city that is a living testimony to American history. Learn about the colorful histories of the European explorers, revolutionary heroes, and contemporary visionaries who helped to define this city and the country as a whole. The book "Dover, Delaware: Historical Guide for Travelers" transports you on an enthralling journey through time, bridging the city's historic and modern settings. The book reveals how each has contributed to Dover's distinctive identity, whether it is colonial architecture, Native American heritage, industrial breakthroughs, or educational and military institutions like Delaware State University and Dover Air Force Base. Discover historical personalities like Caesar Rodney, a representative to the Continental Congress whose legacy is commemorated by a bronze statue in Rodney Square, and learn about the city's contributions to social movements, economic changes, and technical achievements. This book is your all-inclusive travel companion, ideal for locals seeking a deeper understanding of their heritage, tourists curious about American history, or decision-makers and scholars trying to comprehend the city's present by learning about its past. To better navigate Dover's future, uncover the history's many facets.

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick ?Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent' - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six Step into Starling House - if you dare . . . Alix E. Harrow reimagines Beauty and the Beast in this gorgeously modern Gothic fantasy, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Naomi Novik. Nobody in Eden remembers when Starling House was built. But the town agrees it's best to let this ill-omened mansion - and its last lonely heir - go to hell. Stories of the house's bad luck, like good china, have been passed down the generations. Opal knows better than to mess with haunted houses, or brooding men. But when an opportunity to work there arises, the money might get her brother out of Eden. Starling House is uncanny and full of secrets - just like Arthur, its heir. It also feels strangely, dangerously, like something she's never had: a home. Yet Opal isn't the only one interested in the horrors and the wonders that lie buried beneath it.. Sinister forces converge on Eden - and Opal realizes that if she wants a home, she'll have to fight for it. Even if it involves digging up her family's ugly past to achieve a better future. She'll have to go down, deep down beneath Starling House, to claw her way back to the light . . . This is a romantic and spellbinding Gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow. 'Starling House is Alix E. Harrow's greatest work yet' - Ava Reid, author of Juniper and Thorn

Pictures of Southern Life, Social, Political, and Military, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

A Pictorial Booklet on Early Jamestown Commodities and Industries, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

A Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Dobro do¿li u Ju¿na kuhinja, kuharicu koja slavi bogatu i raznoliku kulinarsku tradiciju ameri¿kog juga. Ovdje ¿ete pronäi preko 100 recepata koji prikazuju najbolje od ju¿njäke kuhinje, od obilnih doru¿aka do zadovoljavaju¿ih ve¿era i svega izme¿u. Oslanjaju¿i se na klasi¿ne i moderne tehnike, ova je kuharica savr¿en vodi¿ za svakoga tko ¿eli ponovno stvoriti okuse juga u vlastitoj kuhinji.Od hrskave pr¿ene piletine do slanog gumboa, näi recepti isti¿u najomiljenija jela regije. Predstavljamo i manje poznate ju¿njäke delicije koje ¿e zasigurno postati novi favoriti, poput kremastog pimento sira i ljutog guläa Brunswicka. I naravno, nijedna ju¿njäka kuharica ne bi bila potpuna bez odjeljka o slasticama, uklju¿uju¿i klasike poput koläa od breskve i pite od oraha.Ali Ju¿na kuhinja nije samo zbirka recepata. To je tako¿er proslava ju¿njäke kulture, povijesti i gostoprimstva. Svaki recept popräen je pri¿om ili uspomenom koja do¿arava duh juga, od lijenih ljetnih poslijepodneva provedenih na trijemu do obiteljskih okupljanja za stolom. Nadamo se da ¿e vas ove pri¿e prenijeti u srce juga i inspirirati da stvarate vlastite uspomene u kuhinji.Dakle, bilo da ste ro¿eni i odgojeni ju¿njak ili jednostavno ljubitelj dobre hrane, pozivamo vas da nam se pridru¿ite na kulinarskom putovanju Jugom. Uz Ju¿na kuhinja kao svog vodi¿a, sigurno ¿ete otkriti nove okuse, nove tehnike i ponovno cijeniti jednu od najomiljenijih ameri¿kih kuhinja.

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Low Country Historian is a compilation of the best writings of Buddy Sullivan over the past thirty years gleaned from his 30 books and monographs about the history, culture and ecology of coastal Georgia. The book's approach investigates how the people of the Georgia low country utilized their local ecosystem in virtually every aspect of their lives and livelihoods.

"Santa's Visit to Maryland" was written for adults to re-visit the beauty and memories of Maryland. But children love it too! One thing is for sure- everyone ages 1-100 will enjoy the ride!Here's a sneak peek of this BEST SELLER: "When what to my wondering eyes did appear?A Sailboat Sleigh and a guy in red gear.That little old driver so lively and gay, I knew in a moment he was eatin' Old Bay!The hand-drawn watercolor artwork by Leo Kahl is an absolutely stunning way to imagine what Santa might see as he flies over Maryland.AUDIO BOOK: To really make this book come alive, listen to the book on audible.com (no monthly fee necessary).

Тук ще намерите над 100 рецепти, които демонстрират най-доброто от южняшката кухня, от обилни закуски до задоволителни вечери и всичко между тях. Базирана както на класически, така и на модерни техники, тази готварска книга е идеалното ръководство за всеки, който иска да пресъздаде вкусовете на Юга в собствената си кухня.От хрупкаво пържено пиле до пикантно гумбо, нашите рецепти подчертават най-обичаните ястия в региона. Представяме и по-малко известни южняшки деликатеси, които със сигурност ще станат нови любими, като кремообразно сирене пименто и пикантна яхния Брунсуик. И разбира се, никоя южняшка готварска книга не би била пълна без раздел за десерти, включително класически като прасковен коблер и пай с пекан.Но Southern Comfort не е просто колекция от рецепти. Това също е празник на южната култура, история и гостоприемство. Всяка рецепта е придружена от история или спомен, който улавя духа на Юга, от мързеливите летни следобеди, прекарани на верандата, до семейните събирания около масата за вечеря. Надяваме се, че тези истории ще ви пренесат в сърцето на Юга и ще ви вдъхновят да създадете свои собствени спомени в кухнята.Така че независимо дали сте роден и отгледан южняк или просто любител на добрата храна, ние ви каним да се присъедините към нас на кулинарно пътешествие из Юга. като ваш водач със сигурност ще откриете нови вкусове, нови техники и подновена оценка за една от най-обичаните кухни на Америка.

Featuring over 80 common species, this portable guide is lightweight and laminated for durability. A perfect resource for educators, naturalists and anyone who wants to learn more about Nashville's natural areas and fauna. Made in the USA.