Delve into the forgotten past of town and university. Well known as a university town, Chapel Hill's rich and fascinating history dates back to the eighteenth century. Learn all about the origins of the 1,200-acre Strowd plantation and its complete transformation into a modern neighborhood. Robert Strowd was vital to the town's prosperity, growth and image. Meet aristocratic slaveholder Hardy Morgan, who grew tobacco in today's Glen Lennox area and wealthy dry goods merchant Jesse Hargrave...

A biography of the nineteenth-century influential Richmond businessman.As a Confederate war hero, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Lewis Ginter was many things to Richmond. Performing integral missions for "Stonewall" Jackson and Robert E. Lee, Ginter was commended for gallantry on the battlefield and became affectionately known as the "Fighting Commissary." After the war, Ginter was the first major marketer of the hand-rolled cigarette in America. He developed one...

Uncover the secrets of the River City's Confederate past.In the early days of the Civil War, Richmond was declared the capital of the Confederacy, and until now, countless stories from its tenure as the Southern headquarters have remained buried. Mary E. Walker, a Union doctor and feminist, was once held captive in the city for refusing to wear proper women's clothing. A coffee substitute factory exploded under intriguing circumstances. Many Confederate soldiers, w...

Author Brian Burns traces the history of the River City as it marched toward a new century.In the aftermath of the Civil War, Richmond entered the Gilded Age seeking bright prospects while struggling with its own past. It was an era marked by great technological change and ideological strife. During a labor convention in conservative Richmond, white supremacists prepared to enforce segregation at gunpoint. Progressives attempted to gain political power by unveiling...

Stories to delight readers. Ideas to inspire writers. This anthology of short stories and poems written from prompts by the members of the Headwaters Writers' Group in Ontario, Canada includes the prompts that inspired them. Additional prompts are included at the end to spark creativity.

A Conversational Guide to Modern LeadershipImagine sitting down with a seasoned mentor, someone who has walked the path of leadership, faced its challenges, and discovered what truly makes a great leader. Leading with Impact: A Connected Narrative is more than just a leadership manual—it's an engaging conversation filled with real-world stories, practical insights, and actionable strategies that help you become the leader you aspire to be.A Fresh Approach t...

Management Missteps: The Ripple Effects of Leadership Choices is a compelling exploration of the intricacies and pitfalls of leadership, offering a deep dive into real-world scenarios that reveal the unintended consequences of well-meaning decisions. This book unveils the human stories behind the business metrics, illustrating how leadership choices can create ripples that impact morale, performance, and organizational culture.From Sarah, whose stellar performance ...

Travel back to the early 1920s and meet the Lost Generation's most dysfunctional expatriates.Jake Barnes has a problem. Actually, he has several: an interpretive dancer friend who won't stop talking about a cartoon rat named Ratty Rat, a drinking habit that could float a small yacht, and an inconvenient love for Brett Ashley-a woman so beautiful that every man who falls for her ends up bankrupt, hospitalized, or mysteriously dead. When Brett announ...

This straightforward guide offers beginners an introduction to the principles and benefits of yoga. Readers will learn about the eight limbs of Classical Yoga, the significance of ethical living, the interaction of the mind and body, methods for controlling breathing and the senses, and techniques for meditation. The section on asanas includes thirty-three fully illustrated postures with step-by-step explanations.

Your new product has changed the rules of the market. Now, you have to change the rules for selling it . . .Providing a truly innovative product or service is the difference between life and death for companies today. But once you’ve produced it, you have to answer the next big question: How do I sell this unique offering to customers who don’t even know they have a need for it?Brian C. Burns and Tom U. Snyder compared 27 highly successful...

In Bloody Crimes, James L. Swanson—the Edgar® Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt —brings to life two epic events of the Civil War era: the thrilling chase to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of the Lincoln assassination and the momentous 20 -day funeral that took Abraham Lincoln's body home to Springfield. A true tale full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare his...

"This fascinating book will make the Civil War come alive with thoughts and feelings of real people."The Midwest Book ReviewThe Civil WAR You Never Knew…Behind the bloody battles, strategic marches, and decorated generals lie more than 100 intensely personal, true stories you haven't heard before. In Best Little Stories from the Civil War, soldiers describe their first experiences in battle, women obse...