The Home of My Heart: An East Prussian Memoir, Pleasants Gerda Breuhammer
Автор: Hall Robert Pleasants Название: Poems. ISBN: 1275778402 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781275778405 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2724.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Pleasants Tameka Название: Amen S.I.S.! It`s Already Done! ISBN: 061570297X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780615702971 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2069.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Pleasants Julian M. Название: Home Front: North Carolina During World War II ISBN: 0813054257 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780813054254 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 11280.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: "Outlines in great detail how the war brought progress to North Carolina]. . . . Pleasants is a storyteller, and he has gleaned the archives and old newspaper accounts of local wartime activities for facts and stories that will entertain as they help relate the amazing impact the war made on North Carolina]."--Chapel Hill News "A powerful book; a tale of heroism, volunteerism, and sacrifice."--Gary R. Mormino, author of Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida "Personal anecdotes humanize the narrative and add a poignant impact. The use of newspaper editorials also provides an understanding of how North Carolinians responded to the war."--Melton A. McLaurin, author of The Marines of Montford Point: America's First Black Marines
Home Front argues that World War II was the most significant event in the history of modern North Carolina, an experience that dramatically improved the lives of ordinary citizens by transforming the rural state into an urban and industrialized society. Julian Pleasants uses oral history interviews, newspaper accounts, and other primary sources to explore the triumphs, hardships, and emotions of North Carolinians during this critical period. Residents of the state witnessed submarine warfare, German prisoners of war in the state, racial discrimination, civil rights progress, and new openings for women in society. With new military bases and increased demand for textiles, crops, lumber, furniture, tobacco, and military service, they saw better jobs, higher living standards, and a new and growing middle class due to these life-changing years.
Автор: Pleasants Mrs Tameka M. Название: Sweet Justice: A Mother`s Revenge ISBN: 0692395229 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692395226 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3449.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: On the cusp of her ten year service anniversary as a Richmond Police Officer Tiffany began to question her allegiance to the force she had once joined to save her life. As a young twenty something single mother Tiffany was looking to provide a safe and stable home for her only daughter Princess and her new job as an officer gave her the income, discipline and support to do just that. Ten years later, times weren't the only thing that had changed, so did people. With so much scrutiny in the media showing police officers killing civilians and using excessive force, the nation's spotlight was now on the brutality being committed by the officers sworn to protect and serve the communities they were destroying. Could Tiffany continue to stand with her brothers and sisters in blue? Or was she destined for something far greater? When Princess suddenly goes missing Tiffany is forced to choose between sides of the law. Right or Wrong. Good or Bad. Lawful or Criminal. Will Tiffany's fellow officers come to her defense or will they leave her fighting for her daughter's life on her own? Hell bent on justice and revenge Tiffany is a mother undeterred. Pleasants Publishing proudly presents its debut novel, "Sweet Justice: A Mother's Revenge".
Автор: Pemberton Robert L. Название: A History of Pleasants County, West Virginia ISBN: 0788412078 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780788412073 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3793.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Pleasants, Julian M. Название: Home front ISBN: 0813064090 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780813064093 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3630.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: At the outset of World War II, North Carolina was one of the poorest states in the Union. More than half of the land was rural. Over one-third of the farms had no electricity; only one in eight had a telephone. Illiteracy and a lack of education resulted in the highest rate of draft rejections of any state. The citizens desperately wanted higher living standards, and the war would soon awaken the Rip Van Winkle state to its fullest potential. Home Front traces the evolution of the people, customs, traditions, and attitudes, arguing that World War II was the most significant event in the history of modern North Carolina.Using oral history interviews, newspaper accounts, and other primary sources, historian Julian Pleasants explores the triumphs, hardships, and emotions of North Carolinians during this critical period. The Training and Selective Service Act of 1940 created over fifty new military bases in the state to train two million troops. Citizens witnessed German submarines sinking merchant vessels off the coast, struggled to understand and cope with rationing regulations, and used 10,000 German POWs as farm and factory laborers. The massive influx of newcomers reinvigorated markets--the timber, mineral, textile, tobacco, and shipbuilding industries boomed, and farmers and other manufacturing firms achieved economic success. Although racial and gender discrimination remained, World War II provided social and economic opportunities for black North Carolinians and for women to fill jobs once limited to men, helping to pave the way for the civil and women's rights movements that followed.The conclusion of World War II found North Carolina drastically different. Families had lost sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, and brothers and sisters. Despite all the sacrifices and dislocations, the once provincial state looked forward to a modern, diversified, and highly industrialized future.
Автор: Pemberton Robert L. Название: A History of Pleasants County, West Virginia ISBN: 0806351594 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780806351599 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 6713.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Evidence of ancient moundbuilding civilizations proves that this region along the banks of the Ohio River has been considered prime real estate for a long time. Celeron de Bienville led a military voyage down the Ohio River-known in New France as La Belle Riviere-in 1749, burying lead plates along the way and claiming the land for the king of France. In 1750, the Ohio Company employed frontiersman Christopher Gist to explore the area. But even before Celeron and Gist, hunters and fur trappers penetrated the region. Tensions arose between the Europeans and the native inhabitants, developing into a rash of Indian wars and border rivalries, and producing such legendary figures as Lewis Wetzel, the Indian fighter. The Ohio River was an early highway to the frontier, bringing settlers from Pennsylvania, New York and the other colonies. Some immigrants came from the tidewater areas of Virginia and Maryland, traveling first up the Potomac River and then over the Alleghenies to the Ohio Valley. French, English, Germans, Moravians and others poured into the area. This book encompasses all aspects of the settlement of the area now known as Pleasants County, including: geographical description, rival discoveries and claims between England and France, first settlers, the Revolution, the Civil War, early industries, schools, newspapers, railroads, the oil boom, religious activities and more. The book is brimming with names of Pleasants County citizens, and includes 20 pages of biographical information about the oldest families in the area. It also contains a few portraits and photographs of local scenery.
Автор: Anonymous Название: James Foster and Pleasants Elam vs. David Neilson ISBN: 1275074685 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781275074682 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2448.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
