The collection presents intimate biographies of individuals of color from Nashville who overcame the legacy of slavery, showcasing their struggles and achievements through their own narratives. Readers encounter a diverse array of lives, including a girl who saved her family, a musician who helped found a university, and a man who led others to freedom. These vivid accounts highlight the complexities of slavery, Reconstruction, and racial identity, revealing personal journeys and aspirations that illuminate a crucial yet often oversimplified historical period.
In August 1939 the Irish travel writer Richard Hayward set out on a road trip
to explore the Shannon region. Eighty years on, inspired by his work, Paul
Clements retraces Hayward's journey along the river. Clements paints a
compelling portrait of twenty-first century Ireland, mingling travel and
anecdote with an eye for the natural world.
When six-year-old Reginal Sodowsky escaped the assailants who killed his parents with not so much as a scratch, it became clear that this is no ordinary child. A series of tests soon reveal that not only is Reg not ordinary--he is bionic. His skin shatters weapons and he does not feel pain. As the years go on and after feeble attempts at trying to live a normal life, Reg decides to put his extraordinary powers to good. Dubbed ''Flakman'' for his ability to repel bullets, Reg's decision to become a police officer seems like a no brainer.
Focusing on the significance of holiness in serving God, this practical study by Paul Clements emphasizes its importance while avoiding complex theological jargon. The book offers accessible insights and actionable steps for achieving holiness, making it an essential read for Christians seeking to deepen their faith and service.
Exploring the complex dynamics between individual autonomy and societal norms, this book highlights the significance of the creative underground as a vital force for change. It emphasizes how this subculture fosters enchantment, vitality, and hope, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and vibrant world. Through its examination of marginality, it reveals the transformative potential of creativity in challenging cultural constraints.
Following the spirit of the world's longest coastal driving route, Paul
Clements sets out on a meandering journey to discover the real west of
Ireland. Along the way he encounters memorable characters living on the
Atlantic edge and presents a unique portrait of their lives.
Whether you are looking to improve on-water performance, set an indoor rowing
personal best or enhance the quality of your training, this book covers topics
such as: training and technique; egrometer training; specific rowing
conditioning; strength training; monitoring and assessing land training;
mobility and flexibility; and trunk training.
The narrative captures a hitchhiking adventure along the stunning West of Ireland's coastline, evoking the essence of a pre-Celtic Tiger era. Through vivid imagery and personal experiences, the author reflects on the cultural and historical richness of Ireland, highlighting the beauty and simplicity of life before rapid modernization. The journey serves as both a travelogue and a nostalgic exploration of a time that resonates with the past.
The narrative reveals an extraordinary individual whose boundless energy and passionate insights vividly portray the evolving landscape of newly independent Ireland. Through his unique perspective, the book captures the essence of a nation undergoing significant transformation, showcasing its diverse cultural and historical shifts.
Annotation. Lover luck and larceny : memoirs from Broome, (Non-fiction), by Cambridge scholar John Thompson-Gray, tells stories of lives deflected by the Battle at Broome. It flies under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, sinks submarines, answers enemy fire, rescues the stranded, survives POW camps, does aerobatics, finds romance, escapes from Red Russia, ditches in the English Channel, develops the Zero fighter, survives cyclones, stitches battle wounds, collects Luck, snares cold case diamond thieves and romps through recent history. The memoir of Aboriginal-European sea Captain Alfred Brown shows that a father's love can be an example to us all, while the power of Divine Love underwrites the life of missionary surgeon Dr Jean Davies. Shibata's dedication to the Zero fighter and Lamade's dedication to USS Houston are stories of flying sailors. New research reveals untold stories of luck, love and grand larceny. In many cases the woman's heroism is as significant as that of her partner and this is captured in six memoirs of love affairs: Shadforth and Brown, Macherez and Winckel, Welter and Droste, Shepherdson and Hasselo, Hardwiger and Woods, Linnet and Smirnov. Jack Palmer's love of the beachcomber life becomes a Grand Larceny 'Whodunit' when thirty thousand diamonds disappear from a plane shot down during the attack. Readers are invited to sleuth along. Some of the background stories are Captain Lester Brain of Qantas; Americans Lieutenant Colonel Richard A. Legg, Dr- Captain Charles A. Stafford and Sergeant Melvin O. Donoho of the U.S.A.A.F; lifesavers Harold Mathieson, Charles D'Antoine and Robin Hunter at Roebuck Bay; overland rescuers Brother Richard Bessenfelder, WO Gus Clinch and stockman Joe Bernard to Carnot Bay; Zero pilots Zenziro Miyano and Osamu Kudo; souls lost to the sea and many spared by an upper level northerly wind
