Author:
Publisher: Southern Yellow Pine (Syp) Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9780985706210
Category : Leon County (Fla.)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
This delightful book is a compilation of stories depicting the history of Leon County. The stories were written and submitted by different authors and families. The text includes a wide variety of topics and time periods ranging from the 1820s to modern day. Many of the stories contain photos that were submitted by the author. The subject matter is divided into several categories that include; LEON COUNTY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LEON COUNTY BUSINESSES LEON COUNTY COMMUNITIES LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES LEON COUNTY LOCAL LANDMARKS LEON COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES/CEMETERIES LEON COUNTY SPECIAL EVENTS LEON COUNTY REMINISCENCES LEON COUNTY FAMILIES The reader can find tales that describe Leon County as families learned to live in the wilds of northwest Florida, as well as, learn information about some family genealogies. Some stories chronicle the individual life of a unique person in the history of the county. You may read anecdotes about Grandma and how she shaped the lives of future generations or learn about renowned politicians. The reader can also discover information about some of the unique sites and landmarks in Leon County including Cascades Park and Mabry Field along with many other historical places and events of significance. The Tallahassee Genealogical Society, Inc. has compiled a book that represents many of the threads that over time have been woven into the community of Leon County. Overall, this book is an intriguing mixture of the old, the new, the events, the places & the people that shaped Tallahassee, Florida.
Leon County, Florida Heritage Book
Author:
Publisher: Southern Yellow Pine (Syp) Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9780985706210
Category : Leon County (Fla.)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
This delightful book is a compilation of stories depicting the history of Leon County. The stories were written and submitted by different authors and families. The text includes a wide variety of topics and time periods ranging from the 1820s to modern day. Many of the stories contain photos that were submitted by the author. The subject matter is divided into several categories that include; LEON COUNTY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LEON COUNTY BUSINESSES LEON COUNTY COMMUNITIES LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES LEON COUNTY LOCAL LANDMARKS LEON COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES/CEMETERIES LEON COUNTY SPECIAL EVENTS LEON COUNTY REMINISCENCES LEON COUNTY FAMILIES The reader can find tales that describe Leon County as families learned to live in the wilds of northwest Florida, as well as, learn information about some family genealogies. Some stories chronicle the individual life of a unique person in the history of the county. You may read anecdotes about Grandma and how she shaped the lives of future generations or learn about renowned politicians. The reader can also discover information about some of the unique sites and landmarks in Leon County including Cascades Park and Mabry Field along with many other historical places and events of significance. The Tallahassee Genealogical Society, Inc. has compiled a book that represents many of the threads that over time have been woven into the community of Leon County. Overall, this book is an intriguing mixture of the old, the new, the events, the places & the people that shaped Tallahassee, Florida.
Publisher: Southern Yellow Pine (Syp) Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9780985706210
Category : Leon County (Fla.)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
This delightful book is a compilation of stories depicting the history of Leon County. The stories were written and submitted by different authors and families. The text includes a wide variety of topics and time periods ranging from the 1820s to modern day. Many of the stories contain photos that were submitted by the author. The subject matter is divided into several categories that include; LEON COUNTY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LEON COUNTY BUSINESSES LEON COUNTY COMMUNITIES LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES LEON COUNTY LOCAL LANDMARKS LEON COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES/CEMETERIES LEON COUNTY SPECIAL EVENTS LEON COUNTY REMINISCENCES LEON COUNTY FAMILIES The reader can find tales that describe Leon County as families learned to live in the wilds of northwest Florida, as well as, learn information about some family genealogies. Some stories chronicle the individual life of a unique person in the history of the county. You may read anecdotes about Grandma and how she shaped the lives of future generations or learn about renowned politicians. The reader can also discover information about some of the unique sites and landmarks in Leon County including Cascades Park and Mabry Field along with many other historical places and events of significance. The Tallahassee Genealogical Society, Inc. has compiled a book that represents many of the threads that over time have been woven into the community of Leon County. Overall, this book is an intriguing mixture of the old, the new, the events, the places & the people that shaped Tallahassee, Florida.
Favored Land Tallahassee
Author: Mary Louise Ellis
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780898656428
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tallahassee is a "capital city" in many ways, epitomizing the dynamic quality of the State of Florida in its evolution from a small settlement to a thriving agricultural town to a present-day metropolis. The story of Tallahassee and Leon County is a story of people - men and women, black, white, and Indian, farmers, entrepreneurs, educators - visionaries all, who individually and collectively inspired others to work toward fulfilling Tallahassee's promise. Historians Mary Loiuse Ellis and William Warren Rogers and photographic archivist Joan Perry Morris remind us ". . . there must be a cognizance and appreciation of our past . . . " and in Favored Land they have portrayed an area aware of its heritage, alert to the needs of the present, and prepared to meet the challenges of the future. This is a volume to be treasured by anyone who has ever called Tallahassee and Leon County home.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780898656428
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tallahassee is a "capital city" in many ways, epitomizing the dynamic quality of the State of Florida in its evolution from a small settlement to a thriving agricultural town to a present-day metropolis. The story of Tallahassee and Leon County is a story of people - men and women, black, white, and Indian, farmers, entrepreneurs, educators - visionaries all, who individually and collectively inspired others to work toward fulfilling Tallahassee's promise. Historians Mary Loiuse Ellis and William Warren Rogers and photographic archivist Joan Perry Morris remind us ". . . there must be a cognizance and appreciation of our past . . . " and in Favored Land they have portrayed an area aware of its heritage, alert to the needs of the present, and prepared to meet the challenges of the future. This is a volume to be treasured by anyone who has ever called Tallahassee and Leon County home.
Princeton Review ASVAB Prep, 5th Edition
Author: The Princeton Review
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0525569243
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
IF IT'S ON THE ASVAB, WE'VE GOT IT COVERED IN THIS BOOK. The Princeton Review’s ASVAB Prep, 5th Edition brings you everything you need to do well on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) set of exams—a.k.a., the test you'll need to take to join the U.S. military. Your ASVAB score is important: It's used not only to ensure you qualify to enlist, but also to determine how qualified you are for specific Military Occupational Specialities and even some enlistment bonuses. Scoring well on the ASVAB can increase your chances of getting the speciality job you want. Inside ASVAB Prep, you’ll find easy-to-understand, thorough reviews of the topics the tests will cover, straightforward strategies for working through tough questions, and all the practice you need to get put your best foot forward with a high ASVAB score. This 5th Edition includes: · 4 full-length practice ASVAB tests with detailed answer explanations · Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test · Diagrams, charts, and visual aids to simplify memorization · An extensive vocabulary list to help you prepare for the Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension sections of the test · 200+ additional practice questions with step-by-step answers and explanations
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0525569243
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
IF IT'S ON THE ASVAB, WE'VE GOT IT COVERED IN THIS BOOK. The Princeton Review’s ASVAB Prep, 5th Edition brings you everything you need to do well on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) set of exams—a.k.a., the test you'll need to take to join the U.S. military. Your ASVAB score is important: It's used not only to ensure you qualify to enlist, but also to determine how qualified you are for specific Military Occupational Specialities and even some enlistment bonuses. Scoring well on the ASVAB can increase your chances of getting the speciality job you want. Inside ASVAB Prep, you’ll find easy-to-understand, thorough reviews of the topics the tests will cover, straightforward strategies for working through tough questions, and all the practice you need to get put your best foot forward with a high ASVAB score. This 5th Edition includes: · 4 full-length practice ASVAB tests with detailed answer explanations · Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test · Diagrams, charts, and visual aids to simplify memorization · An extensive vocabulary list to help you prepare for the Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension sections of the test · 200+ additional practice questions with step-by-step answers and explanations
Free Men in an Age of Servitude
Author: Lee H. Warner
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813164869
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Freedom did not solve the problems of the Proctor family. Nor did money, recognition, or powerful supporters. As free blacks in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century America, three generations of Proctor men were permanently handicapped by the social structures of their time and their place. They subscribed to the Western, middle-class value system that taught that hard work, personal rectitude, and maintenance of family life would lead to happiness and prosperity. But for them it did not—no matter how hard they worked, how clever their plans, or how powerful their white patrons. The eldest, Antonio, born a Spanish slave, became a soldier for three nations and received government recognition for his daring and his skills as a translator. His son, George, an entrepreneur, achieved material success in the building trade but was so hampered by his status as a free black that he eventually lost not only his position in the community but his family. John, George's son, seized the opportunity proffered by Reconstruction and spent ten years in the Florida state legislature before segregation forced him to return to the life of a tradesman. Warner describes the Proctor men as "inarticulate." They left no personal papers and no indication of their attitudes toward their hardships. As a result, this work relies heavily on local government documents and oral history. Inference and intimation become vital tools in the search for the Proctors. In important ways the author has produced a case study of nontraditional methodology, and he suggests new ways of describing and analyzing inarticulate populations. The Proctors were not typical of the black population of their era and their location, yet the story of their lives broadens our knowledge of the black experience in America.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813164869
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Freedom did not solve the problems of the Proctor family. Nor did money, recognition, or powerful supporters. As free blacks in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century America, three generations of Proctor men were permanently handicapped by the social structures of their time and their place. They subscribed to the Western, middle-class value system that taught that hard work, personal rectitude, and maintenance of family life would lead to happiness and prosperity. But for them it did not—no matter how hard they worked, how clever their plans, or how powerful their white patrons. The eldest, Antonio, born a Spanish slave, became a soldier for three nations and received government recognition for his daring and his skills as a translator. His son, George, an entrepreneur, achieved material success in the building trade but was so hampered by his status as a free black that he eventually lost not only his position in the community but his family. John, George's son, seized the opportunity proffered by Reconstruction and spent ten years in the Florida state legislature before segregation forced him to return to the life of a tradesman. Warner describes the Proctor men as "inarticulate." They left no personal papers and no indication of their attitudes toward their hardships. As a result, this work relies heavily on local government documents and oral history. Inference and intimation become vital tools in the search for the Proctors. In important ways the author has produced a case study of nontraditional methodology, and he suggests new ways of describing and analyzing inarticulate populations. The Proctors were not typical of the black population of their era and their location, yet the story of their lives broadens our knowledge of the black experience in America.
The Pain and the Promise
Author: Glenda Alice Rabby
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820320519
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book covers the civil rights movement in Tallahassee, Florida during the 1950s and 1960s.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820320519
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book covers the civil rights movement in Tallahassee, Florida during the 1950s and 1960s.
Born in the Kitchen
Author: Flora Mae Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780960275809
Category : Cooking, American
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780960275809
Category : Cooking, American
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
A Tuna Christmas
Author: Jaston Williams
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573695377
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
"In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey's production of 'A Christmas Carol' is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun."--
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573695377
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
"In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey's production of 'A Christmas Carol' is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun."--
Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard
Author: Linda Cliatt-Wayman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119288819
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
How leadership with love can make lasting changes, even in the toughest situations Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard offers real, actionable advice for those seeking to change the education system from within. While countless books, articles, and speeches decry the challenges disadvantaged students in low-performing schools face, no one has offered a clear path forward through these challenges—until now. Author Linda Cliatt-Wayman, principal of Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, grew up in the same North Philadelphia neighborhood where she now leads and fought every single day for the chance to become a part of the solution. Today, she is a turnaround principal and popular TED Talk speaker who helps children living in poverty achieve more than they ever thought possible. In Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard, she provides hope, optimism, and a call to action to help all students reach their true potential. Steadfast leadership and clear principles can overcome almost anything, and this book shows you how to focus your passion, apply your skills, and lead your students down the path to a better future. Discover and develop the leader within Take responsibility and move forward every day Give each student the critical interaction they crave Be a force for real, positive change in neighborhood schools Highlighting the intersection of strong visionary and strategic thinking with on-the-ground, day-to-day implementation, this narrative-driven guide tells the stories of real students and educators to show how clear principles and strong guidance can turn around schools—and the students they serve.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119288819
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
How leadership with love can make lasting changes, even in the toughest situations Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard offers real, actionable advice for those seeking to change the education system from within. While countless books, articles, and speeches decry the challenges disadvantaged students in low-performing schools face, no one has offered a clear path forward through these challenges—until now. Author Linda Cliatt-Wayman, principal of Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, grew up in the same North Philadelphia neighborhood where she now leads and fought every single day for the chance to become a part of the solution. Today, she is a turnaround principal and popular TED Talk speaker who helps children living in poverty achieve more than they ever thought possible. In Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard, she provides hope, optimism, and a call to action to help all students reach their true potential. Steadfast leadership and clear principles can overcome almost anything, and this book shows you how to focus your passion, apply your skills, and lead your students down the path to a better future. Discover and develop the leader within Take responsibility and move forward every day Give each student the critical interaction they crave Be a force for real, positive change in neighborhood schools Highlighting the intersection of strong visionary and strategic thinking with on-the-ground, day-to-day implementation, this narrative-driven guide tells the stories of real students and educators to show how clear principles and strong guidance can turn around schools—and the students they serve.
Slavery and Plantation Growth in Antebellum Florida 1821-1860
Author: Julia Floyd Smith
Publisher: Library Press at Uf
ISBN: 9781947372627
Category : Plantation life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The books in the Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series demonstrate the University Press of Florida's long history of publishing Latin American and Caribbean studies titles that connect in and through Florida, highlighting the connections between the Sunshine State and its neighboring islands. Books in this series show how early explorers found and settled Florida and the Caribbean. They tell the tales of early pioneers, both foreign and domestic. They examine topics critical to the area such as travel, migration, economic opportunity, and tourism. They look at the growth of Florida and the Caribbean and the attendant pressures on the environment, culture, urban development, and the movement of peoples, both forced and voluntary. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series gathers the rich data available in these architectural, archaeological, cultural, and historical works, as well as the travelogues and naturalists' sketches of the area in prior to the twentieth century, making it accessible for scholars and the general public alike. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, under the Humanities Open Books program.
Publisher: Library Press at Uf
ISBN: 9781947372627
Category : Plantation life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The books in the Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series demonstrate the University Press of Florida's long history of publishing Latin American and Caribbean studies titles that connect in and through Florida, highlighting the connections between the Sunshine State and its neighboring islands. Books in this series show how early explorers found and settled Florida and the Caribbean. They tell the tales of early pioneers, both foreign and domestic. They examine topics critical to the area such as travel, migration, economic opportunity, and tourism. They look at the growth of Florida and the Caribbean and the attendant pressures on the environment, culture, urban development, and the movement of peoples, both forced and voluntary. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series gathers the rich data available in these architectural, archaeological, cultural, and historical works, as well as the travelogues and naturalists' sketches of the area in prior to the twentieth century, making it accessible for scholars and the general public alike. The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, under the Humanities Open Books program.
Tallahassee Historical Society Annual
Author: Tallahassee Historical Society
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781019352137
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Tallahassee Historical Society Annual is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Florida's capital city and the surrounding area. Each volume is filled with meticulously researched articles and photographs, covering a wide range of topics from the region's past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781019352137
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Tallahassee Historical Society Annual is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Florida's capital city and the surrounding area. Each volume is filled with meticulously researched articles and photographs, covering a wide range of topics from the region's past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.