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Dr Joan Rawlins was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica, and spent her early years in Savanna- la-Mar, where she attended Manning’s High School. At age fourteen, she migrated to the United Kingdom with her parents. On completion of High School in the UK, she embarked on a brief, but empowering education in the field of “health”, graduating as a registered nurse (SRN), a qualified Midwife (SCM) and as a Health Visitor (Public Health Nurse) in five years. Following her nursing education, she married and returned to the Caribbean, where she attended the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, obtaining the BSc. and MSc. degrees in Social Sciences. She later went on to achieve a doctorate ...

“Full-Name Index to The History of Sequoyah County 1828-1975” is an essential tool for any family historian or genealogist with ancestors who lived in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma during the 1800s and 1900s. “The History of Sequoyah County 1828-1975” is a rich history of an area that would become and eventually did become Sequoyah County. Attention is given to the history of communities, churches, clubs and organizations, businesses, and schools. Probably the most fascinating portion of the book is the vast amount of family stories. The family stories of “The History of Sequoyah County 1828-1975” are written by various authors. Most of these authors were family members who provided deta ...

My wife and I traveled to Scotland in May 2022. This book tells the story of that visit in a sequential narrative heavily fortified by many color photographs and supplemental background information gleaned from many sources encountered on our journey. We spent four days in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, and hired a personal guide for three of those days. His contributions enrich the story. The body of our visit was participation in a traditional music and history tour of Scotland's Borders, the Isle of Arran, and part of Argyll. The emphasis on traditional music finds voice in frequent siting of traditional ballad lyrics. This book should appeal to a broader audience than family ...

1983 - 2013 30th Anniversary Edition of George Allen Wadsworth - Pilley to Panaca by Helen LaRae Free Kerr, M ED features nearly 200 pages of amazing new information about the family: Details of George's kidnapping of his own son, Little James Wadsworth, 1856-1858, including the actual deposition made during the Utah War More ancestors to add to your pedigree charts Some ancestors to delete from your pedigree charts Research reports and documents for future researchers, so this work does not have to be duplicated Additions to chapters in the original 1983 book which is included in its entirety as well.

A collection of life stories from African America Abe Steadman’s descendants of Giddy Swamp Township, Aiken County, South Carolina. Abe was born in slavery about 1833. He was married twice and produced 21 children that have spread across the south and migrated north for a better quality of life and employment. They've encountered many struggles and misplaced family members are still untraceable. In our genealogy search, we've encounter many Steadman relatives that were not related to our tree, however, we've document their conversation and family tree outlines within this book. Enjoy the quest of Abe’s offspring’s and how they've grown.

In 1997, a young law firm assistant—Lauren Agostino—literally stumbled on a secret cache from Superman’s creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. These original documents, private correspondence, legal papers, and artwork expose the muted and maligned history of the relationships and dynamics of the early Superman family. The origin of Superman and the downfall of its creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster is a dramatic saga that underscores one of America’s most popular cultural icons. For the first time, Agostino and writer A.L. Newberg reveal the extraordinary true story of the Man of Steel’s rise from a creative concept (sold for the infamous $130) to the 1947 lawsuit that nearly den ...

This is a book that describes how to be an artist. With different suggestions on media to use. Along with tips on how to be successful. And ways to sell your art. And specific jobs that may help you be successful.

In some way or another everyone strives to leave a lasting impression on this world to be uniquely remembered for. It may be by one's generosity, or benevolence, or having an expertise in a certain field of knowledge. Others rise to prominence with strong personalities, or in some cases, as an individual that marches to that "different drummer." In my case it was the desire to leave my mark as a spinner of tales through the medium of songwriting. This collection of essays shares some of my favorite, and sometimes turning point experiences and connects them to a song that was inspired by it. There is a fair share of laughable and tearful moments within each of these pages. This is the del ...

Ideas, Thoughts and God Stories is a 365 page daily devotional, sharing words of encouragement, a pinch of joy, a few “God encounters” and a dose of Gods sweet presence..