“An excellent novel. A lovely and moving portrait of society’s outcasts…affirms the essential humanity of its poor and stubborn residents, for whom each day of survival is a victory” (The New York Times Book Review). Set on the high ground at the heart of Cape Ann, the village of Dogtown is peopled by widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and “witches.” Among the inhabitants of this hamlet are Black Ruth, who dresses as a man and works as a stonemason; Mrs. Stanley, an imperious madam whose grandson, Sammy, comes of age in her brothel; Oliver Younger, who survives a miserable childhood at the hands of his aunt; and Cornelius Finson, a freed slave. At the center of it all is Judy Rhines, a fiercely independent soul, deeply lonely, who nonetheless builds a life for herself against all imaginable odds. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant’s keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life.
“Same pap, different mamas,” Sally fibbed so easily that Molly suddenly
wondered if “Phipps” was also a lie. “Huh,” she said, pegging them as strumpets
from the state of their shoes and the color of their skirts. “Well, you two sure as
hell ain't coming in my place. Get yourself down to the harbor or up to Dogtown
where you belong. And by the by,” she said to Molly, “your 'sister' don't look so
good.” Sally's face was pale green. “My down-belows are in a twist,” she said,
and doubled over.
Accountability protects public health and safety, facilitates law enforcement, and enhances national security, but it is much more than a bureaucratic concern for corporations, public administrators, and the criminal justice system. In Why Privacy Isn't Everything, Anita L. Allen provides a highly original treatment of neglected issues affecting the intimacies of everyday life, and freshly examines how a preeminent liberal society accommodates the competing demands of vital privacy and vital accountability for personal matters. Thus, 'None of your business ' is at times the wrong thing to say, as much of what appears to be self-regarding conduct has implications for others that should have some bearing on how a person chooses to act. The book addresses such questions as, What does it mean to be accountable for conduct? For what personal matters am I accountable, and to whom? Allen concludes that the sticky webs of accountability that encase ordinary life are flexible enough to accommodate egalitarian moral, legal and social practices that are highly consistent with contemporary feminist reconstructions of liberalism.
It is worth noting, however, that people also lie to protect the privacy of others.
They lie attempting to conceal facts about others' affairs. President Clinton's
secretary, Betty Currie, may have done this. We lie sometimes to protect our
friends, members of our families, or our lovers. We may also lie because we
believe that we have a professional duty to guard zealously the confidentiality of
personal, business, legal, and medical information about other people. Public
Figures and Public ...
Readers of all ages will be motivated by this popular series of stories and plays featuring plots which are suitable for teenagers and adults. A sense of accomplishment will be achieved as the short chapters enable readers to progress easily through the books. Pupils' ability to read is improve through the clear and well-spaced type and controlled language level. The Spirals series presents the message that reading is for enjoyment as the books do not include any activities for analysis.
Do you go to sleep as soon as you get into bed or do you lie awake at night? I
used to sleep well. I used to sleep like a log. That is all over now. Now I lie awake
at night. I lie in bed and look at the darkness. I am afraid to go to sleep. Afraid to
shut my eyes. Every night is hell. If I go to sleep I will dream. I try to stop myself
but I cannot. The dreams come. The only way to stop them is to stay awake. So I
lie awake and look at the darkness. Maybe you think I am a fool. Maybe you are
saying, ...
This book is a completely fictional story, based on two friends friendship that begun when when they were infants. They were separated at the age of five and tragedy strikes. They would remain separated for twenty years, when two failed marriages lands them both in Charlotte, North Carolina, at Charlotte International Hangar. Blake is a mechanic and Amber lands a job as a Security guard with Bakers Security. Will their social and economical back grounds keep them from connecting when their paths cross? Blake is a lethal lover, a player from the North who's looking for a record deal. Amber is a divorcee from the South, her dreams are to write a book and pass the bar exam. She has a score to settle with her ex husband attorney Calvin Austin. Calvin hires the best defense attorney in the country to save him from the electric chair. A murder was committed years earlier and secrets has been kept. What will happen when the secrets come to the light? Blake and his his friends are in Bernard's King Park when the secret comes out. Who will live and who will die when the secret is revealed? Blake is manipulative and filled with controversy. Even his best friend Midnight couldn't escape his hour of deception.
Blake quickly contrive a lie about them using rings from a cracker- jack box,
because their rings were being specially made, and wasn't ready in time for the
wedding. The Parkers were very astute, but pretended to go alone with the lie. "
So, Blake, what do you do for a living?" Sam Parker asked. Blake was good at
lying, and he didn't seem to mind lying, about any and every- thing. "I'm an
entertainer like my old man was." "When I'm not on the road I work for the airline,"
he said.
Life is a complicated process. It begins with having to completely rely on and trust in another's beliefs, ideas, and decisions. By the time we first wonder for ourselves, we may find that we are already bound by someone else's expectations, desires, and dreams, which in itself may lead us to live lives of compromise and unfulfilled hopes. The lives we live, the roads we travel, and the way our paths unfold are for us to shape and direct ~ in our experiences and in the dreams we choose to pursue. Author Anita Allison offers insight and support through the teachings in riding the wave inside-out to help us realize what we need to understand and do to ensure that the paths we choose and the choices we make will enable us to create the best life possible. The ideas and thoughts she shares in riding the wave inside out serve as reminders of all the simple truths in life. These concepts act as guides to living in the moment with joy, appreciation, and a sound purpose.
“When we choose to cheat, lie and take the easier path, it will never lead us to the
great things in life, it will never bring us true success and happiness; we will
always be short-changed, for we always get what we give. What goes around
comes around, it always does. Never lie to yourself. Always be honest with
yourself. If the truth hurts, just remember that a lie will lead to so much more hurt
and will also bring embarrassment, guilt and regret. Nothing good comes easy,
right'? Often ...
One Day at a Time is written with humor and includes inspiring stories in clear and simple language in order to help children understand the concept of values. By reading and applying these concepts, children will build solid and excellent societal values that will shape and drive their characters in adult live.
... explained that the seeds he had given them were artificial seeds, thus could
not produce flowers regardless of the most sophisticated treatment any person
would have given the seeds. By this test, the King wanted the most honest among
them as the Crown Prince in whom he could put his trust. One of the most
important characters a person can, and should have, is honesty. There are
moments when you may be tempted to lie about your misbehavior or do
something dishonest to ...
Do you believe in Leprechauns? What about lucky clovers? It’s believed that if you were able to catch a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day and keep his lucky clover all day, then the clover would return to the leprechaun as gold. Sound greedy? Well, actually this is what helps keep the luck coming every year on St. Patrick’s Day. The more people believe in the lucky clovers, the more gold for the leprechauns and more luck to give out! But what happens when people stop believing in the true luck of the leprechauns? There is less gold to be stored up each year, which means less luck. If there is no more luck, the leprechaun lose their role in St. Patrick’s Day and could mean the end of them all together. Can Brad and Chad help keep the luck going for one leprechaun who has lost his last piece of gold? Will their belief be enough to save all the true leprechaun luck? It’s another adventure for the Holiday Heroes!
Sound greedy? Well, actually this is what helps keep the luck coming every year on St. Patrick’s Day. The more people believe in the lucky clovers, the more gold for the leprechauns and more luck to give out!
