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Saint Pierre of New York

Author : Laetitia Zink
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780809167975
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (679 download)

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Download or read book Saint Pierre of New York written by Laetitia Zink and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exquisitely illustrated graphic novel tells how Pierre went from being a house slave to being an independent businessman, a hairdresser to wealthy socialites in New York City--to having a cause for sainthood, for his faith, prayer, and loving service to others. His good works extended from helping orphans and establishing an employment agency to funding the building of St. Patrick's Cathedral. This fascinating telling of Pierre's life story, starting from his birth in Saint Domingue (now Haiti), will engage the interest of children and young people who otherwise might never hear about a leading Black New Yorker in the first half of 1800s. Pierre Toussaint was the first layperson to be buried beneath the main altar of St. Patrick's Cathedral, usually reserved for bishops of the Archdiocese of New York. He was declared "Venerable" by Pope John Paul II in 1996. +

Pierre Toussaint

Author : Arthur Jones
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780976875130
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (751 download)

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Download or read book Pierre Toussaint written by Arthur Jones and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the remarkable true story of Pierre Toussaint (c.1781-1853), a slave who gained his freedom and became a well-known high-society hairstylist in New York City. A devout Catholic, Toussaint worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor and oppressed. At the time of his death, he was hailed as New York's leading black citizen. Now, he is now a candidate for sainthood.Toussaint was born on the island of Haiti, on a plantation owned by the Bérards, a prosperous French family, who raised him as a Catholic. When the Bérards fled to New York in 1797 during a slave uprising, they took Toussaint with them as a servant. New York held its own dangers: anti-Catholic sentiment was high and African-Americans were beaten on the streets. But Toussaint began to earn a substantial income as a hairdresser to upper-class women, including Alexander Hamilton's wife, a profession he continued after gaining his freedom in 1807. Moving in the higher echelons of society, Toussaint was reputed to know everything that went on in the city.In the first biography written for a mainstream audience, Arthur Jones draws on letters from Toussaint's friends and admirers, both black and white. They praised him equally for his charming, refined manners and for his exemplary charity work: caring for the poor, helping former slaves, and raising funds for New York's first Catholic cathedral. Toussaint was supported in this work by his wife, Juliette Gaston, a slave whose freedom he had purchased.In recognition of Toussaint's charity work, in 1996, the Catholic Church declared him "Venerable," the second step toward sainthood. Although Toussaint experienced poverty and prejudice, he found strength in his religious faith, his independence of mind, and his sense of personal dignity. In defying the strictures of a racist society, Toussaint became a symbol of hope for oppressed and maligned people of all backgrounds.

The Last Days of St. Pierre

Author : Ernest Zebrowski
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813530413
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book The Last Days of St. Pierre written by Ernest Zebrowski and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the eruption of Mount Pelee in 1902, contrasting life on the island of Martinique before and after the disaster.

Pierre Toussaint

Author : Arthur Sheehan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Pierre Toussaint written by Arthur Sheehan and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Smarter New York City

Author : André Corrêa d'Almeida
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231545118
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Smarter New York City written by André Corrêa d'Almeida and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation is often presented as being in the exclusive domain of the private sector. Yet despite widespread perceptions of public-sector inefficiency, government agencies have much to teach us about how technological and social advances occur. Improving governance at the municipal level is critical to the future of the twenty-first-century city, from environmental sustainability to education, economic development, public health, and beyond. In this age of acceleration and massive migration of people into cities around the world, this book explains how innovation from within city agencies and administrations makes urban systems smarter and shapes life in New York City. Using a series of case studies, Smarter New York City describes the drivers and constraints behind urban innovation, including leadership and organization; networks and interagency collaboration; institutional context; technology and real-time data collection; responsiveness and decision making; and results and impact. Cases include residential organic-waste collection, an NYPD program that identifies the sound of gunshots in real time, and the Vision Zero attempt to end traffic casualties, among others. Challenging the usefulness of a tech-centric view of urban innovation, Smarter New York City brings together a multidisciplinary and integrated perspective to imagine new possibilities from within city agencies, with practical lessons for city officials, urban planners, policy makers, civil society, and potential private-sector partners.

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Author : Boston Public Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book More Books written by Boston Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Official Register

Author : United States Civil Service Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1020 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Official Register written by United States Civil Service Commission and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Way of the Fight

Author : Georges St-Pierre
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062195670
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book The Way of the Fight written by Georges St-Pierre and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the world’s most popular UFC fighter, Georges “Rush” St. Pierre, comes a startlingly honest portrait of a fighter’s journey, highlighting the lessons that propelled his rise from bullying victim to internationally celebrated athlete and champion. There’s more to winning battles than fists and feet For world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is not physical strength or athleticism—it’s a sense of purpose. From his beginnings as a small, mercilessly bullied child first discovering karate to his years as a struggling garbage collector who spent all his free time in the gym, his hard-fought rise in the sport of mixed martial arts, and his long, painful recovery from a career-threatening injury, Georges never lost sight of his ambition to become the greatest martial artist of all time. In The Way of the Fight, Georges for the first time reveals what propelled him not only to become a champion but to embrace obstacles as opportunities to build character. The Way of the Fight is an inspirational look into the mindset of a master. To Georges, all life is competition, and there’s no more perfect metaphor for competition than the life of a fighter. He explains the value of discipline, risk and even fear, with the wisdom of one who knows that nothing is assured—his next fight could always be his last. Drawing inspiration from fighting legends, Eastern philosophy and a trusted inner circle, The Way of the Fight is a powerful, life-changing guide to living with purpose and finding the way to accomplish your loftiest goals.

Memoir of Pierre Toussaint, Born a Slave in St. Domingo

Author : Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Memoir of Pierre Toussaint, Born a Slave in St. Domingo written by Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Pierre Toussaint, born in 1766 on the island of St. Domingo, portrays his experiences in slavery as peaceful and happy. In addition to Toussaint's life in St. Domingo, the author also provides information about St. Domingo's economy, political climate, and a brief account of Toussaint L'Ouverture, a former slave who rose to prominence on the island. During a period of unrest, Toussaint, his sister, Rosalie and their master, John Bérard, moved to New York, where Toussaint was trained as a hairdresser, and soon developed a growing clientele. Following the death of his master, Toussaint cared for his mistress by paying her debts and buying her luxuries out of his savings and employment. Toussaint was freed from slavery upon the death of his mistress and he purchased the freedom of his sister and his future wife. Nevertheless, when asked about Emancipation he refused to participate or claim to be an Abolitionist saying that they had not seen blood shed as he had, and they did not know what they were doing. Much of the remainder of the narrative describes his most meaningful relationships, particularly with his wife, Juliette, and his niece, Euphemia, and details various charitable ventures he was involved in. Written in third person, a large part of the narrative is related through Toussaint's correspondence with various relatives and acquaintances. A short appendix relays his death announcements that appeared in New York newspapers.

Alphabetical and Analytical Catalogue of the New York Society Library

Author : New York Society Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Alphabetical and Analytical Catalogue of the New York Society Library written by New York Society Library and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1142 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 1142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Complete Story of the Martinique Horror and Other Great Disasters

Author : Marshall Everett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Story of the Martinique Horror and Other Great Disasters written by Marshall Everett and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Philosophy of Nonviolence

Author : Chibli Mallat
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199394229
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Philosophy of Nonviolence written by Chibli Mallat and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2011, the Middle East saw more people peacefully protesting long entrenched dictatorships than at any time in its history. The dictators of Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen were deposed in a matter of weeks by nonviolent marches. Imprecisely described as 'the Arab Spring', the revolution has been convulsing the whole region ever since. Beyond an uneven course in different countries, Philosophy of Nonviolence examines how 2011 may have ushered in a fundamental break in world history. The break, the book argues, is animated by nonviolence as the new spirit of the philosophy of history. Philosophy of Nonviolence maps out a system articulating nonviolence in the revolution, the rule of constitutional law it yearns for, and the demand for accountability that inspired the revolution in the first place. Part One--Revolution, provides modern context to the generational revolt, probes the depth of Middle Eastern-Islamic humanism, and addresses the paradox posed by nonviolence to the 'perpetual peace' ideal. Part Two--Constitutionalism, explores the reconfiguration of legal norms and power structures, mechanisms of institutional change and constitution-making processes in pursuit of the nonviolent anima. Part Three--Justice, covers the broadening concept of dictatorship as crime against humanity, an essential part of the philosophy of nonviolence. It follows its frustrated emergence in the French revolution, its development in the Middle East since 1860 through the trials of Arab dictators, the pyramid of accountability post-dictatorship, and the scope of foreign intervention in nonviolent revolutions. Throughout the text, Professor Mallat maintains thoroughly abstract and philosophical arguments, while substantiating those arguments in historical context enriched by a close participation in the ongoing Middle East revolution.

Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York

Author : New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York written by New York (State). Legislature. Assembly and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Madonna Swan

Author : Mark St. Pierre
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806126760
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Madonna Swan written by Mark St. Pierre and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1994-06-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Lakota woman, Madonna Swan. Her life on an Indian reservation and her struggle with tuberculosis.

The Electrician Electrical Trades Directory and Handbook

Author :
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1896 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Electrician Electrical Trades Directory and Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 1896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sister Saint-Pierre and the Work of Reparation

Author : Pierre Janvier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781462233922
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (339 download)

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Download or read book Sister Saint-Pierre and the Work of Reparation written by Pierre Janvier and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardcover reprint of the original 1885 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Janvier, Pierre DÇsirÇ. Sister Saint-Pierre And The Work Of Reparation: A Brief History By The Very Rev. P. Janvier Translated By Miss Mary Hoffman. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Janvier, Pierre DÇsirÇ. Sister Saint-Pierre And The Work Of Reparation: A Brief History By The Very Rev. P. Janvier Translated By Miss Mary Hoffman, . New York: The Catholic Publication Society Co., 1885. Subject: Marie de Sainte Pierre de la Sainte Famille, soeur, 1816-1848