Texans in World War II offers an informative look at the challenges and changes faced by Texans on the home front during the Second World War. This collection of essays by leading scholars of Texas history covers topics from the African American and Tejano experience to organized labor, from the expanding opportunities for women to the importance of oil and agriculture. Texans in World War II makes local the frequently studied social history of wartime, bringing it home t...

Maybe God isn't who you think He is. Maybe He's much better. Pastor and speaker Shane Pruitt guides readers in identifying the Christian cliches we've all heard that are actually unbiblical lies. He then counters with the truths about God as presented in the Bible, truths that bring encouragement and freedom for our lives.God won't give you more than you can handle. Really? Pastor and speaker Shane Pruitt shines a light on this and other Christian cliches ...

I Better Not is the raw, unflinching memoir of one woman's journey through love, loss, and liberation. From the suffocating grip of abuse to the courage it takes to break free, Sharell Pruitt bares her soul with honesty, grit, and fierce determination.When tragedy strikes her family and the man she once loved reveals his darkest side, Sharell faces impossible choices. With a heart full of hope and a spirit refusing to be broken, she fights for her freedom-reclaimin...

A Calculus two exam at 7:30 a.m. is insane was my thought as I sat down to breakfast in the LSU Union hall. I looked up at one of the TVs just in time to see the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. My heart sank to my toes. I thought, as a truck driver in the Louisiana National Guard, active duty consisted of dealing with hurricanes and floods, not war. That is what the Army is for. I'm still in school. Perhaps my contract will be up in time. National Guard truck drivers are no...

This book contains a selection of inspirational poems written over a period of forty years. Its Just Impossible was her first poem/song and came one dark, dreadful day when the author doubted she could go on. The poem was a miracle that took the sting out of the emotional pain she experienced and turned her weeping into joy.This collection of poems covers many topics: self-worth, hope, grace, encouragement, laughter, gratitude, praise, and glory to our Creator and Redeemer. Apart f...

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research. Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, but learners may also educate themselves. Education can take place in formal or informal settings and any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered education...

Dolly Diangelis' best friends were smart, successful, and happy. They had each found their Prince Charmings. Dolly had jumped into the pond, kissed her frog, and ended up with Dopey, nicknamed "Elvis." She was stuck in dead-end jobs, with a man who wasn't too tightly wrapped, and she couldn't get rid of him.Elvis pushed her over the edge when he left Dolly's cousin with child. Her friend Cazzie found her a job on a ranch in Texas, working with Arlene and Ben, Francisco, Fernando, a...

Dog-Gone Good Cuisine is a fun, healthy recipe book for humans and their canine kids. While there are other, successful doggie cookbooks in the marketplace, Pruitt's second offering is unique in that the homemade dishes are intended to be enjoyed by chef and puppy together. It includes more than 100 balanced, delicious dog food and human food recipes that are corn, sugar, soy, and gluten free and is sprinkled with gorgeous, full color images of absolutely adorable rescue dogs. The...

Baker Josie Pell has run the island's best gossip network for fifteen years without ever writing a word down. Then the town bookkeeper is found dead in her garden, and two ledgers go missing. Every cash payment, every mislabelled auction item, every small kindness that came with a skim attached — it's all in there. Reconstructing the ledger from bakery receipts and customer memory, Josie follows the trail to the island's beloved charity auction and reads the final page aloud to a hundred b...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Local account executives job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Pedorthists job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronge...

Planning for college and a meaningful career can feel overwhelming. A Blueprint for the Future turns that uncertainty into a clear, practical plan.Created for high school students and the families, educators, and academic advisers who support them, this step-by-step guide organizes the transition from high school to college and career readiness into manageable monthly actions. Strategic timelines, checklists, and practical guidance help readers understand what to d...