The bombing of Pearl Harbor set off a chain of events that included the race to beat German scientists to build the atomic bomb. A tiny hamlet tucked away in the southern Appalachians proved an unlikely linchpin to win the race. The Manhattan Project required the combination of four secret sites—Clinton Laboratories, Y-12, K-25, and S-50—75,000 workers, and the nation’s finest scientists to create the Secret City, Oak Ridge. From the beginning, the effort was aided by the nearby University...

Robertson and Chaney examine how the early antecedents of police brutality like plantation overseers, the lynching of African American males, early race riots, the Rodney King incident, and the Los Angeles Rampart Scandal have directly impacted the current relationship between communities of color and police. Using a phenomenological framework, they analyze how African American college students perceive police to determine how race, gender, and education create different realities among a ...

Voices from the Block - Celebrating 25 years of Black literature!In 1996, when the Writer’s Block was founded, Black writers, members of “the block” began contributing to the legacy of written works that stamped our existence, cradled our culture, and fortified our souls.The legacy continues with the 25th anniversary edition of Voices from the Block!In this collection, you will experience poems, short stories, essays, novel starts, and more – all lovingly crafted fr...

Vintage Sci-Fi 13 - 24 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, H. P. Lovecraft and many moreChangeling by Ray BradburyThe Nameless City by H. P. LovecraftThe Burnt Planet by William BrittainTriggerman by J. F. BoneSlave of Eternity by Roger D. AycockThe Deep Hole to China by Robert SheckleyGangway for Homer by George R. HahnYou Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotki...

The Dark Angels succeeded in killing one Son, but the Father isn't planning to let them get away with what they're planning for His other one.Coming to terms with finding out you're The Michael, Archangel and protector of Mankind, isn't an easy task, but when the the evil ones find out too, Michael must act fast to protect his own future as well.

As Alex's sixteenth birthday arrives, he has trouble maintaining his many secrets. His best friend, Tom, knows most of his secrets; that Alex is gay, that he is falling for his second-best friend, who is straight, and that Alex is no virgin. His friends have secrets too, and during the party thrown by them he is going to learn a few. And he is going to reveal some of his own. But the parties are only the beginning. One special gift will change the lives of Alex and his family, as well as t...

2010 Historically Speaking is the fifth annual volume of historical articles published in The Oak Ridger newspaper. Like others in this series, the weekly stories vary from purely historical events to human interest stories. The Oak Ridge Country Club, The Emory Valley Center and the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge are featured stories. Finally the history of the Greenways in Oak Ridge is also featured as is a tribute to Fred Heddleson, artist extraordinaire. I was pleased to capture these ...

2013 Historically Speaking is the eighth annual volume of historical articles published in The Oak Ridger newspaper. Like others in this series, the weekly stories vary from purely historical event stories such as "The Graphite Reactor, Isotopes and a new element" to human interest stories such as ""Coach Gaddis and the 'Penny Lady.'" Both of these tell stories about different aspects of Oak Ridge life. There are stories of Lester Fox and his buses, Lee Russell's identification of the purp...

Another month passes that changes Alex's life forever. Everything was different. Alex recuperates and returns to school, a school that knows that he is gay and that he had "almost" died. Alex's circle of friends seems to be shrinking, both at home and at school, and even his favorite teacher now treats him differently. The week of final exams arrives, and Alex finds himself barely keeping up with current lessons. Distractions like Erich, and other old friends as well, take up his time, as ...

Stories from The Secret City of Oak Ridge, TN as published in The Oak Ridger newspaper's history column - Historically Speaking during 2006. The series began in February 2006 and has been published each Tuesday since. This is the first annual volume of the series.

2012 Historically Speaking is the seventh annual volume of historical articles published in The Oak Ridger newspaper. Like others in this series, the weekly stories vary from purely historical event stories such as "The 60th Anniversary of Oak Ridge High School's first state championship" to human interest stories such as "Irvin Grosman - Artist, Art Teacher and Admired Dad." Both of these tell stories tell different aspects of Oak Ridge's history. There are stories of "Some GREAT things t...

In an era where technology shapes every facet of human existence, Humanity's Compass: Navigating Life in the Digital Age explores how we can maintain our humanity amidst rapid digital transformation. This thought-provoking book delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital world, from the impact of social media on relationships to the ethical dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence.Offering practical guidance and deep insights, the book serves as a roadmap...