From the author of Man Gone Down—a New York Times Top Ten Book of the Year and winner of the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award—comes a deeply personal memoir of race, trauma, alcoholism, parenting, mental illness, and ultimately hope in a portrait of three generations of Black American men.In 2007, Michael Thomas launched into the literary world with his award-winning first novel Man Gone Down, a beautiful and devastating story of a Black fathe...

This Civil War biography offers a lively account of the Confederate brigadier general whose defense of Fort Sumter was honored by the Union Army.General Stephen Elliott rose from captain of a militia artillery battery to command of an infantry brigade. His early war reputation as a daring raider and superb artilleryman grew to true hero status through his exemplary service at Fort Sumter. Handpicked to defend Sumter to the last extremity, Elliott performed so well ...

Author D. Michael Thomas presents the previously untold story of the Iron Scouts for the first time.Serving from late 1862 to the war's end, Wade Hampton's Scouts were a key component of the comprehensive intelligence network designed by Generals Robert E. Lee, J.E.B. Stuart and Wade Hampton. The Scouts were stationed behind enemy lines on a permanent basis and provided critical military intelligence to their generals. They became proficient in "unconventional" war...

Untold Stories of the War Between the States All of South Carolina's history during the Civil War isn't well known. Author D. Michael Thomas has uncovered fifty accounts of lost history pertaining to the state and its men during the war. These are stories of astounding chivalry and valor in the face of horrific tragedies, along with unprecedented events. A single South Carolinian captured nearly six hundred Union soldiers. Lieutenant Alexander Chisolm had an extraordinary career. See the c...

Justice in the Marketplace in Early Modern Spain examines two late scholastic economic treatises, the Provechoso tratado de cambios of Cristóbal de Villalón (1542) and the Instrución de mercaderes of Saravia de la Calle (1544). It does this in the context of the two principal questions that economic historians pose concerning the economic literature of the Spanish late scholastics in general. Is there a clear link between this literature and modern economic science, and does it manifest a ...

A successful co-parenting relationship is as vital to your child's well-being and health as nutritious food or proper exercise. Research, anecdotal evidence, and plain common sense all point to the fact that children are happier, healthier, and better adjusted when both of their parents play an active role in their lives. Studies also show that the trauma children experience in the wake of a divorce or separation can be lessened when they see their parents getting along. Kids whose parents...

How could authors not write about the effects of a civil war that tore their nation in two, that divided and destroyed families and friends? They had to tell the story, though they were carefully scrutinized and censored. How could they resist artistically and present alternate voices and visions for the future? Writing is resistance, remembering is resistance. Writing is remembering and selecting those memories that, in these authors’ view, have intense significance in the formation of th...

Some work is never seen.Derrick Williams has spent years proving his value in a corporate world that benefits from his talent while overlooking his contributions. He works hard, stays professional, and delivers results, yet opportunities pass him by, meetings happen without him, and recognition always seems reserved for someone else.As workplace pressures mount and personal sacrifices begin to take their toll, Derrick finds himself questioning everything he believed about s...

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2023 Healthcare Reform Facts is the comprehensive, go-to source for information regarding the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Uniquely organized in a convenient and easy-to-understand Question and Answer format, 2023 Healthcare Reform Facts helps you quickly and confidently find the answers you need to the most frequently asked questions on the PPACA. 2023 Healthcare Reform Facts brings together the guidance, rules, and regulations from a...

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