This is a story about one man's struggle to overcome class discrimination, poverty, and abandonment in order to achieve success, wholeness, and recognition. It does not always make light reading, but as with anything in life, there are humorous elements. A mixture of narrative storytelling and academic investigation provides the necessary balance for discussing a difficult subject. From earliest childhood memories, the reader is taken through the commotion of school life and ultimately beyond into the world of work. There is a gradual reversal of roles, as the ideas applied to the writer in his youth are turned outwards upon his entourage, and subsequently, the rest of society. One need not always agree; but hopefully the book will provide at the very least food for thought, and demonstrate the limitations of any idea when taken to the extreme.

New Mexico's Historical Marker Project has served an important part in the way New Mexico tells its story to visitors, residents, and future generations. Lining the miles of highways and roads across its beautiful countryside, each marker has a unique story that provides those passing by with information about an intriguing historical moment or influential individual in the area. Thanks to the New Mexico Historical Women's Marker Initiative, this program has taken on a new role to inform motorists of the many historical facts about the great women of the state. It is easy to become inspired by the many New Mexican women who fill these pages. They come from varied cultures and backgrounds, but they all share pioneer status in their mutual quests to make a lasting impact on the lives of New Mexico families and communities. These women serve as examples through their deeds, accomplishments, and trials. They are not just mothers, daughters, sisters and friends; they are military service women, business leaders, healers, and educators. The New Mexico Historical Marker Project serves as a lasting memento of their great accomplishments and contributions to the rich and colorful history of the "Land of Enchantment." New Mexico has many reasons to be proud of these women and their contributions. Phil T. Archuletta is a native New Mexican, born in El Rito. He is the CEO of P & M Signs, Inc. in Mountainair, New Mexico. Since 1970, he has been involved with the manufacturing of the New Mexico Historical Markers. He is passionate about sharing the stories of the state's colorful history. He serves on the Board of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque and is the author of "Traveling New Mexico," also published by Sunstone Press. Rosanne Roberts Archuletta was born in Philadelphia. She, like so many of the women in this book, fell in love with New Mexico. She is the Principal of R. M. Roberts and Associates, LLC, a human resources consulting firm.

The author had already spent ten years compiling the information that went into this history when the first volume was published. Upon its completion he declared the work to be, and his contemporaries agreed, the most complete of its kind ever assembled. The rich Scottish heritage can be successfully traced thanks to the practice of bestowing hereditary surnames, many of which found a permanent record in the many charters and other public deeds which still exist today. One of the objects of this series is to not only explain the origin of these surnames but to deliver an account of the families as well as the distinguished individuals within the families that bore them. The baronies of Scotland, associated with hereditary jurisdiction, were viewed as just short of regal and as such, an account of these honors provides an account of the territorial supremacy of a name and a family. A necessary supplement to the history of families is the history of titles which are key to understanding the social and political incidents that shaped the country. Above all other aspects perhaps the greatest light can be shed upon the Scottish nation when one studies the biographies of its most distinguished natives. This series embraces a wide range of people, comprising some names not met with in history but whose skill, labor, and genius have added to the greatness of their nation. Arranged alphabetically, there is a complete account of the surnames, titles, baronies, and general biographies of Scotland. The Scottish Nation is also richly decorated with autographs, seals, genealogical and titular tables as well as an abundance of illustrations and portraits, all taken from original or authentic sources. The author also pays particular attention to the literary accomplishments in Scottish history, creating, as he says, "a Bibliotheca Scottica." This series is truly a valuable collection of the antiquities, the literature, and the general and family histories of Scotland. Volume G-L: In this volume comprising the letters G, H, I, J, K, and L you will find interesting, well written, and comprehensive accounts. There are over 140 "G" through "L" surnames in this volume.

The author had already spent ten years compiling the information that went into this history when the first volume was published. Upon its completion he declared the work to be, and his contemporaries agreed, the most complete of its kind ever assembled. The rich Scottish heritage can be successfully traced thanks to the practice of bestowing hereditary surnames, many of which found a permanent record in the many charters and other public deeds which still exist today. One of the objects of this series is to not only explain the origin of these surnames but to deliver an account of the families as well as the distinguished individuals within the families that bore them. The baronies of Scotland, associated with hereditary jurisdiction, were viewed as just short of regal and as such, an account of these honors provides an account of the territorial supremacy of a name and a family. A necessary supplement to the history of families is the history of titles which are key to understanding the social and political incidents that shaped the country. Above all other aspects perhaps the greatest light can be shed upon the Scottish nation when one studies the biographies of its most distinguished natives. This series embraces a wide range of people, comprising some names not met with in history but whose skill, labor, and genius have added to the greatness of their nation. Arranged alphabetically, there is a complete account of the surnames, titles, baronies, and general biographies of Scotland. The Scottish Nation is also richly decorated with autographs, seals, genealogical and titular tables as well as an abundance of illustrations and portraits, all taken from original or authentic sources. The author also pays particular attention to the literary accomplishments in Scottish history, creating, as he says, "a Bibliotheca Scottica." This series is truly a valuable collection of the antiquities, the literature, and the general and family histories of Scotland. Volume D-F: In this volume comprising the letters D, E, and F you will find interesting, well written, and comprehensive accounts of, among many others, James Dalrymple, first Viscount Stair, who was an eminent lawyer and statesman; David the First, King of Scots, a monarch who, by his admirable capacity for government, and skill in availing himself of opportunities of aggrandizing his kingdom, may be truly said to be the founder of the monarchy on its modern basis; Jane Elliot, author of one of the three lyrics of the song The Flowers of the Forest. It is said she composed it in a carriage with her brother, after a conversation about the Battle of Flodden, and a bet that she could not make a ballad on the subject. Also within the "E's" you will find the surname Erskine, fabled to have originated when a Scotsman, during a battle, cut off the head of a Danish chief and with the head and dagger in his hands exclaimed to his king, Malcolm the Second, in Gaelic, Eris Skene, alluding to the head and dagger. Malcolm then gave him the name of Erskine. Over sixty-five surnames are covered in this volume.

Dreaming Bears is the true story of the rare friendship that develops between a young medical student with deep roots in the South and an elderly Indian couple in the wilds of northeast Alaska. In 1961, Mike Holloway, his brother Ted, and a college friend set out from South Carolina to spend the summer hiking in Arctic Alaska, intending to live off the land. They end up in the homeland of the Gwich'in - the northernmost Indians in North America.
The young men charter a small plan into the isolated village of Venetie, where the tribal chief directs them to the remote cabins of Johnny and Sarah Frank. The elderly Gwich'in couple lived a thirty-five-mile walk from the village and more than a hundred air miles from the closest road. Johnny was a well-known storyteller and former medicine man. Sarah made their home welcoming with warm, calm kindness - her well-worn hands seldom idle.
His rich encounters in Gwich'in country deepen Mike's love of wild land and his respect for those who depend upon it for their survival. The experience alters his life. Mike becomes the adopted grandson of Johnny and Sarah, returning to Alaska as a doctor and advocate for the land and its people.

Kerwin's youth was riddled with adversity, which culminated in a criminal record. Doomed to fail, he decided to fight for his goal of attaining remarkable success. This intimate biography of a young man's struggle to ascend the socio-economic ladder will propel you to rise and pursue your dreams.

"Reflections on Biography" is intended for all readers of biography--lifelong or occasional, critical or casual--and is written by an award-winning biographer, Paula R. Backscheider. The author examines biography from many angles and gives a tour of the decisions biographers make and some of the implications of those choices. Its aim is to increase the pleasure of reading biographies, to add new, enjoyable dimensions even as it increases readers' insights into the art of writing them. The book concludes with observations about the form's future directions and challenges. In this second edition, Backscheider provides a new Introduction that describes innovative forms of biography and new theoretical directions.

Kerwin's youth was riddled with adversity, which culminated in a criminal record. Doomed to fail, he decided to fight for his goal of attaining remarkable success. This intimate biography of a young man's struggle to ascend the socio-economic ladder will propel you to rise and pursue your dreams.

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THE PROMISE tells the inspirational story of Beatrice ("Bea") Castiglia-Catullo and her life-changing vow to help people in need - especially, the elderly. Bea is the founder and president of RAIN (Region-al Aid for Interim Needs, Inc.), one of New York City's largest, not-for-profit, multi-services agen-cies for senior citizens. RAIN's unconventional history mirrors Bea's own journey of faith, love, and commitment. Today, at the age of 96, this amazing woman continues to play an active role in RAIN as well as in a number of other service organizations. Through her never-ending good deeds, she has touched the hearts and lives of countless thousands. To many, she is a living saint. Bea's latest project, which has received a major grant from the Bob and Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation, is a mobile food kitchen which cur-rently serves 500 hot meals each weekday to both the homeless and hungry families in poor areas of the South Bronx. Bea has never accepted any compensation for helping people in need. In keeping with this com-mitment, all profit from the sale of this book will go to charity. .

This volume of Geographers Biobibliographical Studies brings together essays on four Frenchmen, a Czech, and three Englishmen. The lives of our subjects extend from the late Enlightenment and the era of 'polite science' in Regency Britain to the first decade of the 21st century. These geographers and their studies are linked not only in their regional expertise - from Brazil, French Indo-China to Scandinavia and South Africa - but also by their commitment to the development of geography as a science and as a discipline. Here, in different settings and at different times, we can see how the lived experience of geographers' lives shaped the contours of the subject.

The long awaited, vastly expanded update to the 1990 groundbreaking classic edition used in universities worldwide. Features the pioneering female filmmakers that transformed movies behind the scenes since 1896. A perennial edition. Now in two volumes. Volume I: 1890's - 1950's with a ForeWord by Judith Crist (https: //www.createspace.com/3361906) Volume II: 1960's - 2010 with a ForeWord by Jeanine Basinger.

The author had already spent ten years compiling the information that went into this history when the first volume was published. Upon its completion he declared the work to be, and his contemporaries agreed, the most complete of its kind ever assembled. The rich Scottish heritage can be successfully traced thanks to the practice of bestowing hereditary surnames, many of which found a permanent record in the many charters and other public deeds which still exist today. One of the objects of this series is to not only explain the origin of these surnames but to deliver an account of the families as well as the distinguished individuals within the families that bore them. The baronies of Scotland, associated with hereditary jurisdiction, were viewed as just short of regal and as such, an account of these honors provides an account of the territorial supremacy of a name and a family. A necessary supplement to the history of families is the history of titles which are key to understanding the social and political incidents that shaped the country. Above all other aspects perhaps the greatest light can be shed upon the Scottish nation when one studies the biographies of its most distinguished natives. This series embraces a wide range of people, comprising some names not met with in history but whose skill, labor, and genius have added to the greatness of their nation. Arranged alphabetically, there is a complete account of the surnames, titles, baronies, and general biographies of Scotland. The Scottish Nation is also richly decorated with autographs, seals, genealogical and titular tables as well as an abundance of illustrations and portraits, all taken from original or authentic sources. The author also pays particular attention to the literary accomplishments in Scottish history, creating, as he says, a Bibliotheca Scottica. This series is truly a valuable collection of the antiquities, the literature, and the general and family histories of Scotland. Volume C: In the third volume comprising the C's you will find interesting, well written, and comprehensive accounts. There are over fifty surnames in this volume alone.

This detailed lineage of the Bell Family of Carteret County, North Carolina takes the family history from England, to Pasquotank County, to Carteret County and includes over a thousand individuals who have inherited the name or married into the family.

There is a famous saying by the great Irish writer and poet, Oscar Wilde that "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."These people who spread their influence and happiness like the brightness of sunshine on others, wherever they are under whichever circumstances they are, are called 'The Great Personalities'. Here we present more than 250 such great men in the book, Great Personality of the world with their lives, works, achievements, contributions, awards, and also the trivia and failure attached to their lives making it a unique encyclopedia of many legendary figures from across the globe. The book contains all about popular actors, such as Amitabh Bachchan, Elizabeth, Tylor, Marilyn Monroe, Raj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Tom Cruise, and many more. There are interesting life histories of more than 50 Renowed artists including names, such as Leo Tolstoy, Michelangelo, M.F. Hussain, Leonardo Da Vinci, Van Gogh, etc. In additional to the above, the book also has exhaustive life histories of great entrepreneurs like Dhirubhai Ambani, G.D.Birla, J.R.D.TATA, Bill Gates, Operah Winfrey, etc. You can also enrich your knowledge by knowing all about the great historians the legendry musicians the world famous scientists, inventors, physicians and politicians, who made their marks In their lives, created history and inspire us even today.

This is lineage book traces the lineage of the Thomas Fulcher family of Carteret County, North Carolina; and includes some family members who are direct lines from John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Some of the more prominent family names connected to this lineage are: Bell, Bennett, Cannon, Chadwick, Daniels, Davis, Day, Dixon, Dudley, Fulford, Garner, Gaskill, Gillikin, Golden, Goodwin, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Harker, Harris, Hill, Jones, Lawrence, Lewis, Lupton, Mason, Mizelle, Moore, Murphy, Nelson, Pake, Phillips, Piner, Pittman. Purifoy, Ricks, Robinson, Rose, Sadler, Salter, Springle, Styron, Taylor, Tosto, Wade, Wallace, Weeks, Willis, and Yeomans. The majority of family members are living in, or are from, the Carteret County, North Carolina coastal area.

In 1952, when American college teachers John and Mildred Adams with their two small children sailed past the Statue of Liberty on their way to Egypt and a new, unpredictable life, they were trembling with excitement. At last, a chance to see the world Something of that thrill persisted through their eight eventful years in the Middle East: in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon. Those years in the Middle East were a brief period of relative stability, prosperity, and friendliness toward the West, just before the whole area was violently torn apart by wars and terrorism. In that almost Golden Age, traditional patterns of culture-manners, customs, political and social institutions, loyalties, taboos, ideals, ethical standards, religious beliefs-were clearer than they can be in a time of crisis and disruption like ours. This book's story of the Adams family's life in that Middle East of half a century ago is dramatically timely today. Many Americans are sick of the apparently endless violence and terrorism in the Middle and Near East and in other places (including the United States) where Islamic cultures clash with non-Islamic ones-conflict in most of which the United States is deeply involved. "How did we get into this mess?" they ask, "and how will it end?" Historians point to the ignorance of Americans, including our leaders, about the Middle and Near East and Islam and to the disastrous consequences of that ignorance. They tell us that stability and peace will never come to those conflicted areas unless that ignorance is replaced by understanding, respect, and good will. Sharing in the Adams family's story the reader can gain that valuable insight and consequently, perhaps, sympathy and goodwill for all the people involved.

Once considered the largest and most extensive source of biographies in the English language, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology contains information on nearly every historical figure, notable name, and important subject of mythology from throughout the world prior to the 20th century. Spanning all fields of human effort-from literature and the arts to philosophy and science-and touching on topics from multiple areas of mythological study, including Norse, Greek, and Roman, this extraordinary reference guide continues to be one of the most thorough and accurate collections of biographical data ever created. Combining mythological and biographical entries into a single, comprehensive list, and incorporating a unique system of indicating pronunciation and orthography, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology offers readers an unparalleled record of historically significant identities, from the obscure and forgotten newsmakers of yesteryear to the highly celebrated shapers of history that remain influential today. Volume I (A-CLU) of this exquisite four-volume set includes information on such names as John Quincy Adams, Achilles, AEsop, Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and Cleopatra, as well as a detailed introduction to the entire body of this work. JOSEPH THOMAS (1811-1891) also wrote A Comprehensive Medical Dictionary, various pronouncing vocabularies of biographical and geographical names, and a system of pronunciation for Lippincott's Pronouncing Gazetteer of the World

Family genealogy is something that recently became an interest for me. I knew very about our family roots and when I made a visit to our local genealogy society to research my Grandmother Ballard's family, Maybelle Thompson Ballard, the volunteers working were able to help me find information and steer me into other avenues of research. My findings are included in this book as are the genealogy of my wife, the Maybins. It would be a monumental task to include a complete genealogical overview in a book of this nature so I have only limited my findings to those of my immediate family. As a writer of short stories pertaining to my own life experiences I am including some of my writings.

This is the second volume of the three-volume set of books covering the descendants of Richard Williston (Willis) from Middlesex Virginia to Carteret County North Carolina.

This is the third volume of the three-volume set of books covering the descendants of Richard Williston (Willis) from Middlesex Virginia to Carteret County North Carolina. This volume includes the resource(s) listing for the data, as well as an index for names noted in all three volumes.

Once considered the largest and most extensive source of biographies in the English language, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology contains information on nearly every historical figure, notable name, and important subject of mythology from throughout the world prior to the 20th century. Spanning all fields of human effort-from literature and the arts to philosophy and science-and touching on topics from multiple areas of mythological study, including Norse, Greek, and Roman, this extraordinary reference guide continues to be one of the most thorough and accurate collections of biographical data ever created. Combining mythological and biographical entries into a single, comprehensive list, and incorporating a unique system of indicating pronunciation and orthography, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology offers readers an unparalleled record of historically significant identities, from the obscure and forgotten newsmakers of yesteryear to the highly celebrated shapers of history that remain influential today. Volume IV (PRO-ZYP) of this exquisite four-volume set includes information on such names as Roman critic and teacher of rhetoric Quintilian, Sir Walter Raleigh, Italian painter Raphael, Socrates, English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, Ulysses, Leonardo da Vinci, Latin poet Virgil, American inventor Eli Whitney, Xerxes, Mormon priest Brigham Young, and Zeus, as well as sections dedicated to Christian names and disputed or doubtful pronunciations. JOSEPH THOMAS (1811-1891) also wrote A Comprehensive Medical Dictionary, various pronouncing vocabularies of biographical and geographical names, and a system of pronunciation for Lippincott's Pronouncing Gazetteer of the World.