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Angela J. Hattery, Earl Smith

The Social Dynamics of Family Violence explores family violence through the life course, from child abuse and neglect to intimate partner violence and elder abuse.Paying close and special attention to the social nature and institutional causes of family violence, authors Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith draw readers' attention to the ways that social inequality, especially gender inequality, contribute to tensions and explosive tendencies in family settings. As awareness, ...

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Earl Smith

The genius Thomas Edison once said all anyone needed in order to invent something was a good imagination and a pile of junk. Imagination and creativity have always been essential qualities for survival in Maine and the ingrained habits of "saving up" and "making do" inevitably led to heaps of junk. As a result Maine has produced some extraordinary inventors and inventions with many aimed at a simply making daily life, easier and more comfortable: from Joseph Peavey's self-named tool that d...

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Earl of Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead

"The Story of Newfoundland" by Earl of Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead is a captivating exploration of Newfoundland's rich history and cultural heritage. The book delves into the unique experiences of the island's inhabitants, highlighting their resilience and spirit in the face of adversity. Birkenhead's narrative is both informative and engaging, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the landscapes, traditions, and events that have shaped Newfoundland over the years. His insightful obse...

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Earl Smith, Angela J. Hattery

"Bravo to the authors! They have done an excellent job addressing the issues that are critical to community members, policy makers and interventionists concerned with Black families in the context of our nation."—Michael C. Lambert, University of Missouri*, Colombia*"African American Families is a timely work. The strength of this text lies in the depth of coverage, clarity, and the ability to combine secondary sources, statistics and qualitative data t...

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Earl B. Smith

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"Although there are plenty of people who can fix things, there are not many who will fix things correctly." I wrote this handbook expecting to persuade you to care about the work you perform. I hope that the principles herein will get you focused on perfecting your skills and your standards. The world thinks highly of skilled people like you and me. During the 2020 pandemic, they coined us "essential workers." We help keep the world moving, eating, sleeping, and building capital. This book...

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Barbara Ellen Smith, Earl Dotter

Employment and production in the Appalachian coal industry have plummeted over recent decades. But the lethal black lung disease, once thought to be near-eliminated, affects miners at rates never before recorded.Digging Our Own Graves sets this epidemic in the context of the brutal assault, begun in the 1980s and continued since, on the United Mine Workers of America and the collective power of rank-and-file coal miners in the heart of the Appalachian coalfields. This dest...

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M. Earl Smith, The Ridgewood Historical Society

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Postcard History Series

Given that Ridgewood lies within 20 miles of Lower Manhattan, it would be easy to dismiss this little town as another New York suburb. Settled by Johannes Van Emburgh in 1700, this slice of New Jersey was a pivotal safe haven for the founding fathers, such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. In 1894, the State of New Jersey incorporated the area as a village, and what followed were 100 years of business and leisure with places like Woolworth's, the Erie Railroad Compa...

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M. Earl Smith

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Images of America

From its humble beginnings as a strip of wilderness just west of William Penn's "greene country towne," Powelton Village has seen a rise in both prestige and activism since its inception in the late 17th century. An aristocratic estate at its founding, Powelton has found itself in a state of constant evolution, from the summer retreat of George Washington to the home of Pennsylvania's agricultural fair and from the playground of the elite to a hotbed of activism. In spite of, or because of...

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M. Earl Smith, J. Huguenin

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Images of America

When Stonington's four founding fathers first laid eyes on the bucolic shoreline inhabited by the Pequot tribe, it was impossible for them to predict that the future state of Connecticut would produce nearly four centuries of American history. What became their sleepy coastal borough flourished from a "stony town" into what is now known as Stonington. Fishermen, whalers, and sealers would lead a boom in the 1800s, shaping a lifestyle that still persists as a testament to the area's heritag...

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Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith

7 Keys to Personal Identity: Thriving In An Era Of Narcissism and Chaos “7 Keys to Personal Identity: Thriving In An Era of Narcissism and Chaos” is a roadmap to finding your true personal identity. This book takes you through seven fundamental steps of personal development: choosing resilience over victimhood, deciding to think for yourself, practicing daily self-care, learning to trust your intuition, developing a growth mindset, finding your calling, and developing a spiritual life. By ...

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Courtney Welu, James R. Musgrave, Benjamin Walters, Nancy Lines, Chelsea Chong, Earl Smith, L. A. Shortliffe

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After Dinner Conversation Magazine

Rated "Most Popular Fiction Magazine 2024" by Chill SubsNamed Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023, 2024" by Chill SubsRated "Top 50 Fiction" by SubstackDelight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contri...

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Earl of Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead

In "The Story of Newfoundland," Earl of Frederick Edwin Smith Birkenhead embarks on a comprehensive exploration of Newfoundland'Äôs rich historical tapestry, illuminating the island'Äôs unique cultural evolution and significance within the broader context of Canadian history. Written with a blend of emotive narrative and rigorous scholarly inquiry, Birkenhead deftly intertwines personal anecdotes and empirical research, the prose harmonizing with the dramatic landscapes of Newfoundland, al...