A timely examination of Alabama’s severely criticized state constitutionAlabama’s present constitution, adopted in 1901, is widely viewed as the source of many, if not most, of the state’s historic difficulties and inequities. Chief among these is a poorly funded school system, an imbalanced tax system that favors special business interests, legislated racism, and unchecked urban sprawl. Many citizens believe that, after 100 years of overburdening amendmen...

Many and many an impulse on my part to run away; and I can recall purposely going to her room and society to try and conquer the temptation that was besetting me, although I did not tell her what I had come to her for. What she meant to the other children I do not know, but, my mother being away so much, and the governess representing solely discipline and control, grandmother became almost as dear to me as my mother. Strange to relate, however, I was never demonstratively affectionate wit...

Samantha Duvall arrives in London to improve the fortunes of a dismal football club and finds a collection of ridiculously hot players under her. Working for her, that is. The only one who won’t listen to a word she says is the irritating, and irritatingly sexy, team captain Patrick O’Fallon.Patrick isn't her only problem though. Sam hasn’t had sex in two years. If things don’t improve, Sam’s worried she will soon find herself in a straightjacket labelled: “Warning. Nympho.”

Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4This historical memoir by the widely recognized scholar, Wayne Flynt, chronicles the inner workings of his academic career at Samford and Auburn Universities, as well as his many contributions to the general history of Alabama. Flynt has traveled the state and the South lecturing and teaching both lay and academic groups, calling on his detailed knowledge of both the history and power structures in Alabama to reveal u...

"Tramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life" by Josiah Flynt offers a vivid exploration of the lives of tramps and vagabonds in America. Flynt, drawing from his own experiences, provides a unique perspective on the social dynamics and struggles faced by those living on the fringes of society. Through detailed sketches and engaging narratives, he captures the essence of their existence, revealing both the hardships and the camaraderie found among these wanderers. His work s...

Essays by the distinguished historian of southern religion Wayne Flynt, that illuminate the often overlooked complexity among southern Protestants.Throughout its dramatic history, the American South has wrestled with issues such as poverty, social change, labor reform, civil rights, and party politics, and Flynt’s writing reaffirms religion as the lens through which southerners understand and attempt to answer these contentious questions. In Southern R...

Over 110 incredibly effective recipes to solve real-world problems, automate tedious tasks, and take advantage of Linux s newest featuresKey FeaturesBecome an expert in creating powerful shell scripts and explore the full possibilities of the shellAutomate any administrative task you could imagine, with shell scriptsPacked with easy-to-follow recipes on new features on Linux, particularly, Debian-based, to help you accomplish even the most comp...

Based on loose events, the story of Hooked follows one man journeys throughout the world, exploring one of lifes oldest professions-prostitution. People from all around often fantasize about what it would be like to spend time with a prostitute. Now here it is, the questions that people have had for years are answered. From the first time till the last, discover all the secrets of the world of prostitution as the stories are told and shared with the world. Visiting everywhere from home swe...

Tcl/Tk: A Developer's Guide, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for computer professionals, from systems administrators to programmers. It covers new Tcl features, expanded Tcl-OO coverage, web technology using Rivet and SQLite, and AI integration with AWS. The book also delves into Tcl's standard tools, multi-faceted nature, and extensibility, making it ideal for developing GUIs, client/server middleware, and web applications. Readers will quickly learn to code in Tcl and extend its ...

Another addition to the Southern Women series, Alabama Women celebrates women’s histories in the Yellowhammer State by highlighting the lives and contributions of women and enriching our understanding of the past and present. Exploring such subjects as politics, arts, and civic organizations, this collection of eighteen biographical essays provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieux of women’s lives in Alabama.Featured individuals include Augusta Ev...

The story of exiles from the Confederate South who fled to Brazil after the US Civil War. The collection includes a previously unpublished narrative by an original settlerIn the wake of the American Civil War, thousands of disillusioned Southerners sought refuge far from Reconstruction’s reach—many found it in Brazil. The Confederados is a compelling exploration of this little-known migration, tracing the journey of Confederate exiles who forged n...

Ordinary objects. Extraordinary tales.As Told by Things is a lighthearted, multi-genre collection of short stories and flash fiction, each told from the perspective of an inanimate object.Fun, witty, and full of charm, As Told by Things will capture your imagination—as well as your heart.What objects do you think have stories to tell?