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Mountain Sisters

Author : Helen M. Lewis
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 081318858X
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Mountain Sisters written by Helen M. Lewis and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monica Appleby and Helen Lewis reveal the largely untold story of women who stood up to the Church and joined Appalachians in their struggle for social justice. Their poignant story of how faith, compassion, and persistence overcame obstacles to progress in Appalachia is a fascinating example of how a collaborative and creative learning community fosters strong voices. Mountain Sisters is a prophetic first-person account of the history of American Catholicism, the war on poverty, and the influence of the turbulent 1960s on the cultural and religious communities of Appalachia. Founded in 1941, The Glenmary Sisters embraced a calling to serve rural Appalachian communities where few Catholics resided. The sisters, many of them seeking alternatives to the choices available to most women during this time, zealously pursued their duties but soon became frustrated with the rules and restrictions of the Church. Outmoded doctrine—even styles of dress—made it difficult for them to interact with the very people they hoped to help. In 1967, after many unsuccessful attempts to persuade the Church to ease its requirements, some seventy Sisters left the security of convent life. Over forty of these women formed a secular service group, FOCIS (Federation of Communities in Service). Mountain Sisters is their story.

Lessons from the Foothills

Author : Gretchen Dykstra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781985900684
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Lessons from the Foothills written by Gretchen Dykstra and published by . This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Christmas Eve in 1859, sixty-five prominent armed white men rode into the small Kentucky town of Berea and forced the townspeople to close its integrated one-room schoolhouse. The mob perceived the school as a threat to white supremacy and the racial order. Abolitionist John Gregg Fee established the school for the expressed purpose of providing education to anyone eager to learn, regardless of their race--a notion that horrified those convinced of the sanctity of white supremacy. The mob succeeded in evicting thirty-six community members, including Fee's family, but Fee and the others returned to Berea in 1864 and reestablished the school as Berea College--an institution committed to providing education to Appalachia's most vulnerable populations. In Lessons from the Foothills, Gretchen Dykstra profiles modern Berea College, considered the moral compass of the commonwealth, and its rich and beloved history. This book is the first to focus solely on the principles and practices that guide the college: the eight Great Commitments, which individually and holistically provide clear aspirations for the college and its community. Like the institution itself, Dykstra's portrait is structured around these principles; each chapter functions as a deep dive into the history, practice, and significance of each Great Commitment, from providing opportunity for the most marginalized, to its high academic standards, to its commitment to the entire region. One of the Great Commitments states that the college will "provide an educational opportunity for students of all races, primarily from Appalachia, who have great promise and limited economic resources." The college has fulfilled this commitment by eliminating tuition--one of the primary barriers between people living below the poverty line and a college education--and providing jobs for students to assist with living expenses. Including interviews with a range of members from the Berea community, alumni, students, faculty, and staff, Lessons from the Foothills is an engaging and illuminating profile of a unique and historic institution and its enduring commitment to nurture and support academic excellence and service among its students.

Helen Matthews Lewis

Author : Helen M. Lewis
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813140064
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Helen Matthews Lewis written by Helen M. Lewis and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often referred to as the leader of inspiration in Appalachian studies, Helen Matthews Lewis linked scholarship with activism and encouraged deeper analysis of the region. Lewis shaped the field of Appalachian studies by emphasizing community participation and challenging traditional perceptions of the region and its people. Helen Matthews Lewis: Living Social Justice in Appalachia, a collection of Lewis's writings and memories that document her life and work, begins in 1943 with her job on the yearbook staff at Georgia State College for Women with Mary Flannery O'Connor. Editors Patricia D. Beaver and Judith Jennings highlight the achievements of Lewis's extensive career, examining her role as a teacher and activist at Clinch Valley College (now University of Virginia at Wise) and East Tennessee State University in the 1960s, as well as her work with Appalshop and the Highland Center. Helen Matthews Lewis connects Lewis's works to wider social movements by examining the history of progressive activism in Appalachia. The book provides unique insight into the development of regional studies and the life of a dynamic revolutionary, delivering a captivating and personal narrative of one woman's mission of activism and social justice.

A Ditch in Time

Author : Patricia Nelson Limerick
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN 13 : 155591764X
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (559 download)

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Download or read book A Ditch in Time written by Patricia Nelson Limerick and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the origins and growth of the Denver Water Department, this study of water and its unique role and history in the West, as well as in the nation, raises questions about the complex relationship among cities, suburbs, and rural areas, allowing us to consider this precious resource and its past, present, and future with both optimism and realism.

Alexander the Great: Lessons in Strategy

Author : David J. Lonsdale
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134244835
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (342 download)

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Download or read book Alexander the Great: Lessons in Strategy written by David J. Lonsdale and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-12-10 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a strategic analysis of one of the most outstanding military careers in history, identifying the most pertinent strategic lessons from the campaigns of Alexander the Great. David Lonsdale argues that since the core principles of strategy are eternal, the study and analysis of historical examples have value to the modern theorist and practitioner. Furthermore, as strategy is so complex and challenging, the remarkable career of Alexander provides the ideal opportunity to understand best practice in strategy, as he achieved outstanding and continuous success across the spectrum of warfare, in a variety of circumstances and environments. This book presents the thirteen most pertinent lessons that can be learned from his campaigns, dividing them into three categories: grand strategy, military operations, and use of force. Each of these categories provides lessons pertinent to the modern strategic environment. Ultimately, however, the book argues that the dominant factor in his success was Alexander himself, and that it was his own characteristics as a strategist that allowed him to overcome the complexities of strategy and achieve his expansive goals.

Research and Practice in Education

Author : Cynthia E. Coburn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1442203641
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Research and Practice in Education written by Cynthia E. Coburn and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That there is a divide between research and practice is a common lament across policy-oriented disciplines, and education is no exception. Rhetoric abounds about the role research plays (or does not play) in the improvement of schools and classrooms, and policy makers push solutions that are rooted in assumptions about the way that research should influence practice. Yet few people have studied the relationship between research and practice empirically. This book presents findings from a series of interlocking case studies of nationally visible R&D projects, with a unique focus on how researchers and practitioners actually worked together, and the policy, social, and institutional processes that either enabled or hindered their work. The book investigates the dynamics of cross-institutional collaboration and the relationship between tool design, teacher learning, and the implementation of research-based approaches. It also explores conditions for learning in schools and the role of evidence in district decision making. By investigating the roles played by research and practice in these ten educational improvement efforts, the book illuminates lessons for those who seek to do this kind of work in the future. It concludes by suggesting implications for designers, funders, school and district leaders, and universities.

Ooorah!

Author : Gregg Stoner
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450241891
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Ooorah! written by Gregg Stoner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Paxton knew he wanted to be a marine the day his family buried his dad, a marine who had been killed while fighting the Japanese during the Pacific campaign of World War II. His drill instructor in boot camp had a significant impact on him and would later be the focus of the movie The DI. His early years in the marines formed the basis for his successful career; he twice served as a drill instructor and had two tours of duty in Vietnam as a grunt. His impact on all who he came in contact with was evident in the drive that pushed Ken Norton, his former recruit, to become the Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World. Paxton received the Bronze Star for heroic actions in Vietnam and was also awarded several Purple Heart Medals for wounds he received in battle. Having achieved the rank of sergeant major, he retired from active duty after thirty years; still, he proudly says, "Retired, but still active!" He has become an icon in the marines and is one of the most well-known marines in the San Diego area.

Approach Mech

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Approach Mech written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Average Expectations

Author : Shep Rose
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982159812
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Average Expectations written by Shep Rose and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This witty and engaging collection of essays from the charismatic star of Southern Charm offers rip-roaring stories and tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from relationships to travel to popular culture and beyond. Perfect for fans of authors as wide-ranging as Andy Cohen to Tucker Max. Shep Rose, star of Southern Charm and owner of Shep Gear, shares this irreverent and relatable collection of lessons and anecdotes about living an untamed, genuine life, raising hell yet having fun along the way. With his signature endearingly snarky voice, he explores topics as varied as the trials and tribulations of being a late bloomer, the ins and outs of ghosting, how to talk about politics without resorting to blows, the dos and don’ts of getting drunk abroad, and much more. Shep has caroused around the world, from Hong Kong to Dubai to the mean streets of Charleston, and the fact that he hasn’t been the subject of a Locked Up Abroad episode defies all logic. Average Expectations is a chronicle of one lucky SOB and the exploits that got him where he is today, with advice and stories that will help unleash your inner rabble-rouser, inspire you to live an untamed life, and remind you that at the end of the day, life is all about having fun, having a laugh, and, most important of all, being in on the joke.

The Hour That Changes the World

Author : Dick Eastman
Publisher : Chosen Books
ISBN 13 : 0800793137
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Hour That Changes the World written by Dick Eastman and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consistent daily prayer is possible with help from this program that divides an hour of prayer into five-minute "points of focus."

Opening Doors to Equity

Author : Tonya Ward Singer
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1452292221
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book Opening Doors to Equity written by Tonya Ward Singer and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transformative professional learning design that advances equity in your school! How do we make educational equity a reality, lesson by lesson? This compelling book is a call to action, focused on observation-based professional learning to elevate teaching practice. Learn how to bring team observation into the classroom to test, refine and transform instruction so that students of all backgrounds achieve. Ideal for classroom teachers, grade-level team facilitators, department chairs, and all education leaders, this guide shows how to: Create a culture of deep collaboration that closes opportunity gaps among students Effectively redesign instruction to reach culturally and linguistically diverse learners, using observation data and shared best practices Center instructional conversations on developing students’ skills for college and career success, including hard-to-assess skills Including video clips of actual teams, Tonya Ward Singer’s powerful and practical book promises to become a catalyst that will inspire educators as leaders of positive change. "This exceptionally valuable book provides a clear process I can use to engage with my colleagues around learning. I appreciated the ideas and practical information that will ensure that my professional learning group focuses on student learning as evidenced in real lessons. The tools that Tonya Singer provides are useful and relevant, not to mention tried and true." —Douglas Fisher, Professor San Diego State University, CA "I recommend this book without hesitation. . . Gone are the days for teachers to be working ‘behind closed doors’ . . . Go forth and TEACH like the world works––collaboratively with teams!" —Harriet Gould, Adjunct Professor Concordia University, Lincoln, NE

Appalachian Elegy

Author : Bell Hooks
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813136695
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Appalachian Elegy written by Bell Hooks and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of poems centered around life in Appalachia addresses topics ranging from the marginalization of the region's people to the environmental degradation it has endured throughout history.

Infantry

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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The Foothill Spirits¿Book One

Author : Betty Casbeer Carroll
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595369480
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Foothill Spirits¿Book One written by Betty Casbeer Carroll and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The protagonist, Heather Jean, accidentally desecrates the grave of Maggie Sue who died in 1803. Their spirits merge, taking Heather Jean back to the frontier days when Maggie Sue was twelve years old. It happens in the blink of an eye and one clang of Nana's dinner bell. Her spirit lives for months inside Maggie Sue and observes life on the frontier. When Maggie Sue is bitten by a copperhead and rescued by Shawnees, she is adopted and learns their ways. Eventually, she escapes and returns to her family, only to find them sick with the typhoid. She must return to her captives to learn how to heal her family and other squatters. Because she comes back and heals them, she is called a witch by the hill folks. This book is written for the young adult (teens). Five more books will follow, and record some of the major social movements of the 19th and 20th centuries that took place in the beautiful foothills of Southern Ohio.

Lessons in Laughter

Author : Bernard Bragg
Publisher : Gallaudet University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781563681394
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (813 download)

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Download or read book Lessons in Laughter written by Bernard Bragg and published by Gallaudet University Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of Bernard Bragg and his astonishing lifelong achievements in the performing arts."--

Courage and Calling

Author : Gordon T. Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514009382
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Courage and Calling written by Gordon T. Smith and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is my calling? How do I best live it out? Will my vocation change? In this third edition of his popular book, Gordon Smith addresses these questions and more, providing rich insight for all who long to courageously follow God's call. This is your invitation to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him.

Something's Rising

Author : Silas House
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813173418
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Something's Rising written by Silas House and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2009-04-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like an old-fashioned hymn sung in rounds, Something's Rising gives a stirring voice to the lives, culture, and determination of the people fighting the destructive practice of mountaintop removal in the coalfields of central Appalachia. Each person's story, unique and unfiltered, articulates the hardship of living in these majestic mountains amid the daily desecration of the land by the coal industry because of America's insistence on cheap energy. Developed as an alternative to strip mining, mountaintop removal mining consists of blasting away the tops of mountains, dumping waste into the valleys, and retrieving the exposed coal. This process buries streams, pollutes wells and waterways, and alters fragile ecologies in the region. The people who live, work, and raise families in central Appalachia face not only the physical destruction of their land but also the loss of their culture and health in a society dominated by the consequences of mountaintop removal. Included here are oral histories from Jean Ritchie, "the mother of folk," who doesn't let her eighty-six years slow down her fighting spirit; Judy Bonds, a tough-talking coal-miner's daughter; Kathy Mattea, the beloved country singer who believes cooperation is the key to winning the battle; Jack Spadaro, the heroic whistle-blower who has risked everything to share his insider knowledge of federal mining agencies; Larry Bush, who doesn't back down even when speeding coal trucks are used to intimidate him; Denise Giardina, a celebrated writer who ran for governor to bring attention to the issue; and many more. The book features both well-known activists and people rarely in the media. Each oral history is prefaced with a biographical essay that vividly establishes the interview settings and the subjects' connections to their region. Written and edited by native sons of the mountains, this compelling book captures a fever-pitch moment in the movement against mountaintop removal. Silas House and Jason Howard are experts on the history of resistance in Appalachia, the legacy of exploitation of the region's natural resources, and area's unique culture and landscape. This lyrical and informative text provides a critical perspective on a powerful industry. The cumulative effect of these stories is stunning and powerful. Something's Rising will long stand as a testament to the social and ecological consequences of energy at any cost and will be especially welcomed by readers of Appalachian studies, environmental science, and by all who value the mountain's majesty—our national heritage.