"A Narrative of the Life of Rev. Noah Davis, A Colored Man" is an autobiographical account that chronicles the life experiences of Noah Davis, an African American minister. Through his narrative, Davis provides a vivid portrayal of the struggles and triumphs faced by Black individuals in a society marked by racial discrimination. His story is not only a personal testament to resilience and faith but also serves as a historical document that sheds light on the broader context of African Ame...

Slavery existed long before the United States of America was founded, but so did opposition to slavery. Both flourished after the founding of the country, and the anti-slavery movement was known as abolition. For many abolitionists, slavery was the preeminent moral issue of the day, and their opposition to slavery was rooted in deeply held religious beliefs. Quakers formed a significant part of the abolitionist movement in colonial times, as did certain Founding Fathers like Benjamin Franklin...

Noah Davis was born into slavery in Virginia. Davis bought freedom for himself, his wife, and their two youngest children in 1851. In the subsequent years Davis bought the freedom for 3 of their remaining 5 enslaved children. He published a biography in 1859 in an attempt to raise enough money to free the last two sons that were still enslaved. This edition includes a table of contents.

In a stunning and visceral debut, Noah Davis ushers in a new era of poems from the Alleghenyregion of Appalachia. In chronicling the river valley’s human and more-than-human worlds through acts of modern myth making, Davis expands the scope of contemporary American poetry. This soulful meditation on a neglected region of America reveals a legacy of lingering violence to land and animal alike. In striking stories and scenes, Davis portrays the spiritual cost of deep poverty, the necessity t...

In The Mischievous Moon Cheese Mystery, Bobb and Judith embark on a whimsical adventure after discovering a mysterious cheese-like substance in their backyard. Believing it is evidence of their theory that the moon is made of cheese, the duo races against time to solve the mystery. But each time they think they’ve found the answer, the cheese transforms into something unexpected—a giant cheese ball, cheesy pancakes, and even a flying cheese balloon! Their wild chase eventually lea...

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their life. - Proverbs 22:6 (GNT)Have you ever had trouble finding words to address hard questions and emotions? That is what this book is about. It is about peeling back the onion and addressing emotions and complex feelings that we do not often talk about. The heart of this book is training the next generation. It is rooted in teaching them that having honest and vulnerable discussions about what we are feeling is...

The Peace You Find in Helping Friends follows Leonard, a young child who discovers the power of helping others. Through small acts of kindness, Leonard learns that when he helps his friends, he feels more at peace with himself. From carrying bags to listening patiently, Leonard finds that supporting others doesn’t just help them—it also nurtures his own emotional well-being. The story teaches children the value of empathy, kindness, and self-awareness, while emphasizing the deep c...

Invisible Strings in the Hallway is a heartwarming children's book that explores emotional wellness and mindfulness through the eyes of a group of playful schoolchildren. Zoe, the main character, discovers a series of mischievous invisible strings in the school hallway, leading her and her friends to laugh, hop, duck, and move through the space in the funniest ways. As they navigate this invisible challenge, the children learn important lessons about resilience, kindness, empathy,...

Goal Scorer. Finisher. Poacher. The hardest thing to do in the game of soccer is to put the ball in the back of the net, and the men who do so regularly are prized beyond all others. The players in this book are the best in the world today at what they do. Get the essentials about Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Robin Van Persie, and many more. They are The Strikers.

In "A Narrative of the Life of Rev. Noah Davis, A Colored Man," the author intertwines personal memoir with broader socio-political commentary, creating a compelling tapestry of resilience and faith. Davis employs a straightforward yet evocative literary style that underscores the profound impact of slavery, racial discrimination, and the quest for dignity within a turbulent society. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the narrative artfully highlights not only the struggles ...

Northern Appalachia is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth and home to a broad range of ecological and human cultures. With A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia, editors Todd Davis and Noah Davis recognize and celebrate this diversity and the fact that humans are storytelling creatures who develop relationships with their landscapes at the intersection of art and science.A companion volume to A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia, this gui...

As soon as she turned, Carli Lloyd knew what to do. It was the same thing she'd done so many times during her soccer career, an action she practiced over and over again. It was something she had worked on just in case the right moment presented itself in a match. And this was the right moment. On the field at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, Carli Lloyd knew what she needed to do.Shoot!American Heroes is the amazing story of the United States women's national soccer team: the g...