Author: Mark Allen
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
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In the quaint town of Weston Springs, Ben Stewart has always been a pillar of strength for his family and community. His dedication to his responsibilities began at a young age, when he shouldered the weight of providing for his widowed mother. But as the years passed by, Ben found himself stuck in a monotonous routine, longing for more. A pivotal moment comes when Ben attends the joyous union of his friends. As he leaves the celebratory event with his loving girlfriend, a spark of realization ignites within him. The desire to break free from life’s predictable patterns intensifies, urging him to embrace true passion, instead of merely going through the motions. Deeply in love with Elisabeth, whose spirit shines through her being, Ben yearns to express his devotion fully. The heartwarming bond he shares with her daughter, Lydia, further solidifies his desire for a life filled with love and cherished moments. Would he dare risk his comfortable existence to embrace change and vulnerability, opening doors to new and extraordinary horizons? In this captivating tale, immerse yourself in the heartfelt journey of a man rediscovering the beauty of life and the courage to chase his dreams. “Lydia’s Song” unveils the power of embracing change, inviting readers to embark on an enchanting exploration of the human spirit and the true essence of living.
Author: Lydia R. Hamessley
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252052404
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 293
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Dolly Parton's success as a performer and pop culture phenomenon has overshadowed her achievements as a songwriter. But she sees herself as a songwriter first, and with good reason. Parton's compositions like "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene" have become American standards with an impact far beyond country music. Lydia R. Hamessley's expert analysis and Parton’s characteristically straightforward input inform this comprehensive look at the process, influences, and themes that have shaped the superstar's songwriting artistry. Hamessley reveals how Parton’s loving, hardscrabble childhood in the Smoky Mountains provided the musical language, rhythms, and memories of old-time music that resonate in so many of her songs. Hamessley further provides an understanding of how Parton combines her cultural and musical heritage with an artisan’s sense of craft and design to compose eloquent, painfully honest, and gripping songs about women's lives, poverty, heartbreak, inspiration, and love. Filled with insights on hit songs and less familiar gems, Unlikely Angel covers the full arc of Dolly Parton's career and offers an unprecedented look at the creative force behind the image.
Author: Katherine Blessan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909728196
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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Author: Lydia Brownback
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781433567919
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This guide to the book of Psalms helps women understand the original context of each psalm and see their lives as part of the unfolding plan of God.
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Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820323896
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 325
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A valuable collection of folk music and lore from the Gullah culture, Slave Songs of the Georgia Sea Islands preserves the rich traditions of slave descendants on the barrier islands of Georgia by interweaving their music with descriptions of their language, religious and social customs, and material culture. Collected over a period of nearly twenty-five years by Lydia Parrish, the sixty folk songs and attendant lore included in this book are evidence of antebellum traditions kept alive in the relatively isolated coastal regions of Georgia. Over the years, Parrish won the confidence of many of the African-American singers, not only collecting their songs but also discovering other elements of traditional culture that formed the context of those songs. When it was first published in 1942, Slave Songs of the Georgia Sea Islands contained much material that had not previously appeared in print. The songs are grouped in categories, including African survival songs; shout songs; ring-play, dance, and fiddle songs; and religious and work songs. In additions to the lyrics and melodies, Slave Songs includes Lydia Parrish's explanatory notes, character sketches of her informants, anecdotes, and a striking portfolio of photographs. Reproduced in its original oversized format, Slave Songs of the Georgia Sea Islands will inform and delight students and scholars of African-American culture and folklore as well as folk music enthusiasts.
Author: Mary Shepard Wong
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415898951
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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This book explores the possible role and impact of teachers' and students' faith in the English language classroom.
Author: Lea VanderVelde
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199378282
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
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The Dred Scott case is the most notorious example of slaves suing for freedom. Most examinations of the case focus on its notorious verdict, and the repercussions that the decision set off-especially the worsening of the sectional crisis that would eventually lead to the Civil War-were extreme. In conventional assessment, a slave losing a lawsuit against his master seems unremarkable. But in fact, that case was just one of many freedom suits brought by slaves in the antebellum period; an example of slaves working within the confines of the U.S. legal system (and defying their masters in the process) in an attempt to win the ultimate prize: their freedom. And until Dred Scott, the St. Louis courts adhered to the rule of law to serve justice by recognizing the legal rights of the least well-off. For over a decade, legal scholar Lea VanderVelde has been building and examining a collection of more than 300 newly discovered freedom suits in St. Louis. In Redemption Songs, VanderVelde describes twelve of these never-before analyzed cases in close detail. Through these remarkable accounts, she takes readers beyond the narrative of the Dred Scott case to weave a diverse tapestry of freedom suits and slave lives on the frontier. By grounding this research in St. Louis, a city defined by the Antebellum frontier, VanderVelde reveals the unique circumstances surrounding the institution of slavery in westward expansion. Her investigation shows the enormous degree of variation among the individual litigants in the lives that lead to their decision to file suit for freedom. Although Dred Scott's loss is the most widely remembered, over 100 of the 300 St. Louis cases that went to court resulted in the plaintiff's emancipation. Beyond the successful outcomes, the very existence of these freedom suits helped to reshape the parameters of American slavery in the nation's expansion. Thanks to VanderVelde's thorough and original research, we can hear for the first time the vivid stories of a seemingly powerless group who chose to use a legal system that was so often arrayed against them in their fight for freedom from slavery.
Author: Ida Nelle Daily Hollaway
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1597819271
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 677
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Author: Lydia Wylie-Kellermann
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506466451
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 259
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It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, and economic inequality is deepening. Racialized violence is spreading, and school shootings are escalating. How do we, as parents, cultivate in our children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Where do we place our bodies so we teach our kids that resistance is crucial and change is possible? What practices do we hold as a family to encourage them to work with their hands, honor their hearts, and nurture their spirits? The Sandbox Revolution calls upon our collective wisdom to wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the work. Written by parents who are also writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers a diversity of voices and experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and earth care.
Author: Michael Winter
Publisher: House of Anansi
ISBN: 1770893776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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The A List edition of Michael Winter’s brilliant fictional memoir, This All Happened depicts one man’s descent from love to fury over a calendar year. Featuring an introduction by Lisa Moore. In this journal-a-clef, we are exposed to the kernel of truth that exists in each day. Told from the viewpoint of Gabriel English, This All Happened opens windows onto a richly textured, fast-paced filmic compilation of daily vignettes over one year. Gabriel’s promises and actions early in the year have their repercussions by the end. Gabriel’s passion for Lydia Murphy leads him into paroxysms of jealousy — but he never abandons his shrewdly witty perspective on the vagaries of modern love.
