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"The History of Cuba, vol. 4" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a comprehensive exploration of Cuba's rich and complex past. This volume delves into the political, social, and economic developments that have shaped the island nation. Johnson's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the struggles and triumphs of the Cuban people throughout various historical periods. The book serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of...

"The History of Cuba, vol. 5" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a comprehensive exploration of Cuba's rich and complex past. This volume delves into the political, social, and economic developments that have shaped the island nation. Johnson's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the struggles and triumphs of the Cuban people throughout various historical periods. The book serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of...

"Life of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and military career of General William Tecumseh Sherman, a key figure in the American Civil War. The book explores Sherman's early life, his rise through the military ranks, and his pivotal role in leading Union forces to victory. Johnson's narrative captures Sherman's complex personality, his strategic brilliance, and his controversial tactics, particularly his famous "March to...

After dinner a few of the bolder spirits among the men take counsel of a guide, who leads them to the Moorish coffee-house by the great Mosque. There they listen to the music of ghaitah and gimbri, pay a peseta for a cup of indifferent coffee, and buy an unmusical instrument or two for many times the proper price. Thereafter they retire to their hotel to consider how fancy can best embellish the bare facts of the evening's amusement, while the True Believers of the coffee-house (debased in...

The summer of 1889 will ever be memorable for its appalling disasters by flood and flame. In that period fell the heaviest blow of the nineteenth century—a blow scarcely paralleled in the histories of civilized lands. Central Pennsylvania, a center of industry, thrift and comfort, was desolated by floods unprecedented in the records of the great waters. On both sides of the Alleghenies these ravages were felt in terrific power, but on the western slope their terrors were infinitely multipl...

In this new edition, the editors and contributors update and expand on the educational framework that was introduced in the first edition for rethinking disability in public health study and practice and for attaining the competencies that should accompany this knowledge.The second edition highlights key areas of research that have emerged since the first edition was published. This edition includes new and updated chapters that have particular relevance for public health practice:...

Exposes how public schools are teaching Critical Race Theory disguised as innocuous “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” initiatives, explains why this is training a generation of children to view themselves as victims, and shows parents what they can do to stop it.Public schools are indoctrinating a generation of children to see themselves as either victims of systemic racial oppression or members of a wicked oppressor class. Leonydus Johnson, a black writer and pod...

In this 2024 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, Hope Johnson described her engagement with A Course in Miracles (ACIM), considered to be a comprehensive spiritual thought system. It provides a structured course and self-study guide designed to transform one's perception of the world with 365 daily lessons that include specific practices. ACIM teaches the physical world we perceive is an illusion stemming from our mistaken belief in separation from God.In sharing her pe...

Pathways to Belonging is an invitation to an experience of community, connection, and meaning. We need belonging as much as we need air to fill our lungs. But alienation, isolation, and distrust are the everyday markers of our lives--including our faith communities. The twenty-two contributors in this book offer an engaging path forward, inviting readers to the promise and peril of Christian belonging. Belonging matters now more than ever. Indeed, belonging is the question of this generati...

JUNK TO GOLD: How I Turned One Scrapyard into a Multi-Billion Dollar Global Business is the remarkable true story of Willis Johnson, founder of Copart [CPRT] and a self-made American entrepreneur. From humble beginnings on a family farm to building one of the largest online vehicle auction companies in the world, Willis shares an inspiring journey shaped by grit, faith, and hard work.Told with honesty and humility, JUNK TO GOLD blends personal stories of l...

The world is filled with people who have great aspirations, goals to reach, and dreams to chase. Everyone is reaching for something better; everyone wants to be a success. It is normal to life to desire these things, but pursuing them without having a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father is like chasing the wind. When He is not included in our plans, we may enjoy them for a season, but at the end we are left empty inside.We were born with a purpose; that being to live for...