An Appalachian memoir about growing up on a Kentucky farm under the steady guidance of a grandfather who believed that land, faith, and quiet work shape a life that lasts.

In the hills of Appalachia, lives were built not on recognition or wealth, but on work, family, and quiet endurance. Brickyard Hill is a remembrance of that world.Through stories and photographs, Robert Hamilton reflects on the people who shaped his life — his grandparents and the generations of hardworking families who built their lives in the coal towns and mountain communities of eastern Kentucky. These are the kinds of lives that rarely make it into history books, yet ...

This is a story of friendship, love, loss, and drag told with humour and compassion. In 1977, the author, then a naïve young man, escapes his pulp and paper mill town in northern New Brunswick and goes in search of his gay self. After two years studying in Toronto, he moves to Edmonton, begins his career as a prison guard and timidly comes out into the gay scene. A lasting and sometimes tumultuous friendship develops with Joe, a drag queen and in the summer of 1982 they move to Vancouver i...

This book introduces new audiences to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final initiative, the multiracial Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) of 1968. Robert Hamilton depicts the experience of poor people who traveled to Washington in May 1968 to dramatize the issue of poverty by building a temporary city, Resurrection City. His narrative allows us to hear their voices and understand the strategies, objectives, and organization of the campaign. In addition, he highlights the campaign's educational asp...

This book takes a new approach to examining the relationship between China and Russia, departing from the standard debate over whether the relationship is a true strategic partnership or merely an axis of convenience. Instead, the book argues that the best way to gain an understanding of ties between Beijing and Moscow is to watch how they interact “on the ground” in regions of the world where they both have important interests at stake. It provides an in-depth analysis of Chinese-Russian ...

Mental toughness is the key to endurance events and business success. Robert Hamilton Owens is a master of the mental game - he completed 5 major endurance events in one year- at the age of 65. This former Air Force Pararescueman shares his compelling stories of overcoming physical and mental pain and how he accomplished so much on one year.

Mental toughness is the key to endurance events and business success. Robert Hamilton Owens is a master of the mental game - he completed 5 major endurance events in one year- at the age of 65. This former Air Force Pararescueman shares his compelling stories of overcoming physical and mental pain and how he accomplished so much on one year.

The game of golf has long been associated with the pursuit of excellence, both physically and mentally. Whether you are an avid golfer, a weekend player, or simply a fan of the sport, you understand the importance of a strong, focused mind on the course. This is why the principles of Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that emphasizes the development of inner peace and resilience, are so applicable to golf.In these pages, you will discover how to cultivate a Stoic outlook on golf and ...

From the pediatrician who became an Internet sensation with the "Hamilton Hold" in a YouTubevideo about how to calm a crying baby, comes a one-of-a-kind resource to guide you through the earliest moments of your child's life—and help you to parent with common sense and confidence.Robert C. Hamilton, M.D., has spent more than three decades caring for newborns. In his practice, Dr. Bob has seen it all—what works, what doesn't. How can you get your baby to nurs...

The digital age has provided us with numerous technological advantages, but we must remember that computers are primarily storage devices which file things. The classification and categorisation inherent within these binary system storage processes must not be allowed to overly infect our approach to humanity and diversity. We are all human beings first and foremost; not groupings of keyword searches.Tapdance and tiptoe,The edge, the open window.Cutglass charisma,

Accept the future, or fix the past? Captain John Russell returns to the Milky Way in order to resume his mission to stop the fanatical Dawn of Revelations cult from unleashing the apocalypse upon the Earth. However, he soon discovers that he has arrived centuries too late. Knowing he is the last hope to save billions of lives, John risks everything to return to his own time and finish the war before it even begins. But John has another challenge to face—the possibility that one of his crew...

This book is written for the millions of people who are struggling to become the best version of themselves. It is written for those of you who know you are not maximizing your potential or opportunities. The Overcomer's Mindset is a philosophy that will help you identify which one or combination of the five fatal spiritual flaws is preventing you from achieving your goals and dreams at this time in your life. Fear, doubt, unbelief, procrastination, and laziness are the five fatal spiritua...