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Dr. Arthur Vaughn shares the story of his family's journey from enslavement all the way through the Great Migration-the period when 6 million formerly-enslaved people journeyed North from the Antebellum-era South. He shares stories his grandmother Rosa Mae Woodall told him over the course of her life though conversation and letters. Using historical records and detailed research, he offers a compelling tale of his maternal family through the perspective of the women who lived it.The story begins with his earliest known ancestor, Katy Dawkins, who was born in 1802 in Virginia and later sold to a southern enslaver in South Carolina. Next, Grandma Rosa Mae Woodall shows us what life was like for a woman who looked after her siblings when her mother passed, lived through the Great Depression, and ran her own business in the 1950's. In great historical detail, Vaughn uncovers the harsh realities women experienced during plantation life as well as the realities of Jim Crow and the segregated North after the Civil War.Dr. Vaughn does a marvelous job accurately portraying the thoughts and emotions felt throughout this over 100-year family journey that set the foundation for generations to come. Through Her Eyes takes the historical context we skimmed over in school and homes in on the internal struggles and personal achievements of real people who lived through slavery and antebellum times. Vaughn's passion and attention to detail make this a must read for anyone interested in visiting a foundational time in our history.

Anyone who has ever achieved anything of great value has somewhere, been knocked down...With a distinctive collection of over 150 photos, IT DIDN'T JUST HAPPEN, tells of the lives of 44 icons for whom the 'red carpet' didn't just happen. The book is a unique reference to edify and inspire.I was inspired to write this book when, way back in 2006, I felt hopeless and suicidal. I was running an international charity and receiving acclaims yet at the same time I was, privately, badly struggling. The strains of long hours of work, the expectations and stress of never-ending demands on my time and resource and much more, made my personal life a misery. I was depressed and suffering in silence. I could not talk to anyone; I thought no one would understand or believe me. I mean, who in their right mind would have believed that I felt lost inside one minute, when another, I was being featured as 'charity champion' in Daily Express newspaper, next I was winning a Millennium Award and further up, I was being invited to No.10 Downing Street and to Buckingham Palace to meet Her Majesty the Queen. It was an ironic situation, but one which was no fun to find oneself in. I simply could not open up and it felt awful. I was deeply lonely and on many occasions wished I was dead...ReviewThe catalogue of people reviewed in this book reads like a 'Who's Who' of famous names (although there were a couple I had not heard of) and all had an inspirational story to tell. I was unexpectedly touched by Sylvester Stallone's story, if anyone can keep coming back after so many (literal) knock-backs it should inspire the rest of us to keep going. Elsie has chosen carefully and the 44 icons have enough variety - class, colour, nationality, educational background etc - to appeal to everyone. She does not write a biography of each one but gives enough detail to whet the appetite for more and there are references at the end of each individual story. ... By Mrs. J. Jones, Chester - UK It was a real joy to find a book like this. Every page, every story was uplifting. I think one of the best things you can give someone is HOPE which is what this book is about. By Mummibee, Bristol - UK It is sometimes hard to relate to inspiring stories that you find around. It Didn't Just Happen is truly different, for it has something for everyone. What I am taking away from the book is Micky Jagtiani and President Michael Sata of Zambia's stories. I didn't know these two successful men until I read the book; really, if they could go from cleaning & taxi driving in London to becoming one of the richest men in Asia (Jagtiani) and President of a country (Sata), then some of us here in London doing some odds jobs, should stop putting limits to our dream... By Josef Israel, London - UK

Den ultimative historie om Marvels mest ikoniske superhelt, Spider-Man!Denne store, smukt-illustrerede bog er perfekt til enhver fan af Marvel, Spider-Man - eller bare superhelte generelt! Gå på opdagelse i murkravlerens 60-år lange historie, når dette fascinerende værk afdækker alt fra Spider-Mans spæde begyndelse til det verdensomspændende kulturfænomen, han er i dag. Bogen indeholder desuden en fantastisk samling af seks årtiers Spider-Man illustrationer samt sjældne værker fra Marvel-arkivet.Spider-Man Museum er en betagende luksus-gavebog til enhver fan, lille eller stor, der vil lære mere om Spider-Man, Spider-verset og alle de farverige fjender, der gang på gang har forsøgt at sætte kløerne i vores alle sammens yndlingsedderkop.

The ultimate compendium of empowering quotes from inspiring individuals across the African Diaspora, Black Voices features words of wisdom on topics from work to family, from activism to spirituality.

A volte si incontrano persone che ti cambiano la vita, a volte si cambia la vita delle persone.A volte qualcuno ci porta colore in un mondo grigio, a volte ci chiediamo perché l'universo di alcuni sia così nero.Questa è la storia di un uomo come tanti che, come tutti, voleva fare la differenza.È la storia di un uomo che ha dato del suo peggio e del suo meglio da quando è nato.In realtà, è la storia di tutti e di nessuno, e porta con sé gioie e dolori in misure disuguali.Eppure, va bene così.Va tutto bene così, perché il racconto di quest'uomo è il racconto di un viaggio, alla ricerca di giustizia, libertà, verità e pace.Questa è la biografia di qualcuno che poteva essere e che è stato.Questa è la storia di Jaro.

Legacy is about loss of inheritance and what we can do to reclaim it. The introduction summarizes the psychological tyranny inflicted on Africans and their descendants over the course of enslavement and Jim Crow. Legacy brings the past into the present with the story of Jeff Carter, a Black man born during "slavery" who, by 1916, acquired over 800 acres of mineral-rich land in the Middle District of Georgia. In this particular region, a mineral known as "chalk" to the locals, has produced a multi-billion dollar, foreign-owned and operated industry. Kaolin, as it is officially known, is predominately used in the paper and paint industries (National Geographic is about 30% kaolin), but is also used as a filler in ceramics, cosmetics, medicine, rubber, toothpaste, etc. The majority of the mineral-laden land is owned by Black farmers, who have seen very little, if any, of the profits garnered from their land. Ninety-nine (99) year mineral leases and outright theft have kept these farmers from reaping any amount of the wealth. The heirs of Jeff Carter are one such family, who were brutally evicted from their 800 acre estate in 1950. In 1980, after many failed attempts to reclaim their estate, they were solicited by kaolin-industry agents and attorneys who represented the family who stole their land! The heirs of Jeff Carter are not unique in their story of land loss. The quantity of land that Black farmers have lost in the last one-hundred years alone is staggering. One of the most detrimental legacies of enslavement and Jim Crow is the challenge of passing an inheritance on to our children. As a result, subsequent generations have to "reinvent the wheel," because they have neither the business nor the finances to pick up where there ancestors left off. In recent years, a settlement was to be made to the descendants of the Rosewood massacre in Florida, but each alleged descendant was required to prove their ancestry. For this reason, we encourage all people of color to research their family's genealogy. We dedicate an entire chapter to beginning this process. Uncovering our family history is a pivotal step in healing from centuries of psychological, economic and physical rape. If for no other reason, our children should know something about the ancestors they are a legacy of.

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Writers Who Changed History places well-known writers in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence literature as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in literature, writing, poems, and novels or who want to broaden their general understanding of literature and writers' lives.Inside this book on writers, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 100 of the world's most important novelists, poets, and playwrights - from the Middle Ages to the present-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Charles Waddell Chesnutt and Zora Neale Hurston-Portraits of each writer alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original manuscripts, notebooks, letters, first editionsIn this literature guide, each writer is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced their work, revealing insights into the larger-than-life characters, plots, and evocative settings they created. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Writers Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures, and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists.Inside this book on artists, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential artists - Middle Ages to the present day-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Judith Leyster and Frank Bowling-Lavishly illustrated portraits of each artist alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original sketches, notebooks, lettersIn this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Artists Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.

>Are you interested in the history of American immigration? Want to learn more about your German immigrant ancestors? Presenting "The Cobler Family Story; From Palatinate Germany To 20th Century America" By Dale L. Cobler! Narrating the story of the Curtis Jacob Cobler family, the riveting book unveils the challenging journey his German immigrant ancestors that left Bad-Wurttemberg and arrived in eastern Pennsylvania in 1732 only to be slaughtered in 1756 during the French and Indian War. As you turn the pages, you will discover significant facts about the family's continue westward migrations and how they contributed to shaping America's History. By the end of this intriguing book of migrations, you will be able to:

This book is a collection of stories from lessons learned and mistakes made as I progressed my career at Georgia Power. Applied for and award a position as "Helper on line Crew immediately after graduating High School and retired after 40 years as Safety Consultant for Distribution and Transmission. for GPC. After Lineman, I was awarded Crew Supervisor, Safety and Training, and finally a Safety Consultant's position for the company. After retiring from GPC, I founded Raines Utility Safety Solutions and am currently the owner and Principal Consultant. I began his career in the electrical utility industry in June 1967 in Macon, Georgia with Georgia Power Company. Served a short time in the U. S. Army in 1968-69 and is a Viet Nam Era disabled veteran. Returning to Georgia Power worked as a lineman until till1985. Worked as contract coordinator over utility crews and line clearing forestry. In late 1996, Danny entered Safety and Health, promoted to Supervisor, Project Manager, and Corporate Safety Consultant for Distribution and Transmission organizations. Danny retired from Georgia Power on December 1st, 2007, as the Safety Consultant for Distribution and Transmission organizations and founded Raines Utility Safety Solutions, LLC. Danny is currently an Affiliate Instructor at Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, Ga., an electric utility Subject Matter Expert and Consultant in civil cases, supporting electrical Contractors, Co-Ops, and Municipal utility companies across the US.