This fictional narrative is designed to inspire you, an aspiring early 19th-century pioneer, to carefully plan your journey, find your way, settle down, and prosper in the untamed lands of Orleans County, New York, just before America's Industrial Revolution.Journey back in time to learn how a pioneer would successfully navigate the wilderness, master land cultivation, manage natural resources, identify local flora and fauna, care for a family, and connect with the broader communit...

90+ Authentic Wilderness Recipes for feast and famine! Bear Stew, Beech Bark Soup, Wild Berry Cordial, Maple Sap Porridge, and more. Each dish reflects the frontier spirit. This novelty cookbook includes recipes using wild game and foraged ingredients - including emergency sustenance used when families were starving in the "year without a summer."Companion to "Pioneer History" and "Pioneer Handbook," and volume 3 of the series "Pioneers of Orleans County, NY," this book also includ...

Joy in the Midst of Hardship explores the profound biblical promise that weeping may endure for a night, but joy inevitably comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Born from a personal revelation during a quiet evening, Overseer Jonathan Burris addresses the reality of human suffering—tragedy, loss, confusion, and grief—while offering a clear pathway toward spiritual renewal and lasting joy.Core Themes:The Temporary Nature of Trials:

Follow the journeys of pioneer families as they leave the relative comfort of New England, joined by immigrants from diverse backgrounds, to carve out a new life in the untamed wilderness of Western New York. Their courage and determination shaped a rugged frontier into thriving communities, laying the foundation for generations to come.Spanning the years 1790 to 1824, this era unfolds in the wake of the Revolutionary War, through the trials of the War of 1812, and touches upon sto...

Award-winning counting book invites young children to learn about coping with emotions.Young children often need help grasping the complexities of their feelings, which can sometimes be overwhelming. When children learn from an early age to handle their emotions in healthy ways, they are more likely to grow into adults who feel capable of facing life’s challenges.This friendly, positive picture book helps children understand their feelings better, giving th...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - October 2020Marble Lions: A conflicted employee must decide if she is willing to infect a remote tribal community to bring it generational developmental benefits.Holy Night: Three Auschwitz prisoners find a contraband bible and have to decide if they are willing to risk their lives to keep it.Performance: A sheepish brother is forced through ...

Drawing on the expertise of Chinese and Western academics and practitioners, the contributors to this volume aim to advance the understanding of philanthropy for health in China in the 20th century and to identify future challenges and opportunities. Considering government, NGO leaders, domestic philanthropists, and foreign foundations, the volume examines the historical roots and distinct stages of philanthropy and charity in China, the health challenges philanthropy must address, and the...

Secrets and Lies in a Quiet SuburbIn Riverton, Illinois, neighbors Wanda, Charlotte, and Marcy find their lives upended after a fire reveals a brutal murder. As the investigation unfolds, hidden identities and simmering prejudices come to light, exposing the dark underbelly of their seemingly peaceful community. Wanda, hiding her Jewish identity, and Marcy, converting to Judaism, grapple with rising fears as white nationalism intertwines with the crime.Char...

The history of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is one of transformation, resilience, and adaptation, shaped by its evolution from a military outpost to a bustling industrial city and, eventually, into a modern, knowledge-based economy. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Fort Wayne's economy was primarily driven by manufacturing, particularly in industries such as railroad equipment, steel, and automobiles. However, the latter part of the 20th century saw the city grapple with the decline of trad...

"I Got a Better Idea" shares a deeper reflection of Dr. Charlie Burry's forty-five-year career in public education. Since his initial foray into the writing and self-publishing business, Dr. Burry has recalled other stories of "light bulb" moments from his life and career, people who influenced him, and more life lessons that he thought might be fun to write about and enjoyable for others to read. To begin, Dr. Burry has written about learning experiences in his life that range from the ti...

"The Choices We Make" delves into the philosophical foundations of life's critical decisions, offering thoughtful reflection through engaging personal anecdotes. Dr. Burry explores how principles like faith, character, and attitude shape our values and influence decisions about family, relationships, education, careers, and leisure. These choices, colored by our humor, adaptability, and forgiveness, define who we are and how we will be remembered. The book encourages readers to reflect on ...

This is a book about friendship, almost-love, timing, and the people who accidentally teach us everything.In this intimate collection of freestyle poetry, Amy documents a transformation shaped by the seasons of grief-mourning loved ones, friends, family, and the heartbreaks that tear you open. These poems travel through the full landscape of emotion: the heaviness of loss, the ache of almost, the quiet heartbreaks no one sees, and the slow rebuilding that ...