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  Army Life in a Black Regiment -...

  Thomas Wentworth Higginson

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  Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. 
   "Army Life in a Black Regiment" is an account by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a colonel of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized black regiment, in which he described his Civil War experiences. Higginson's account is particularly important owing to the fact that he contributed to the preservation of Negro spirituals by copying dialect verses and music he heard sung around the regiment's campfires.

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  The Art of Cooking

  Peter C. Brenner Jr. CEC

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  “Ever since I was a toddler and learned how to crawl, I would enter the kitchen…. I would pull open drawers and search through the cabinets.”- Peter C. Brenner.Not everyone finds their passion early in life. But as a child, Peter loved exploring new things, and one day he found his mother cooking a delicious meal in the kitchen. That’s when he decided to become a world class Chef.So, what is it like to be a Chef at a star-rated hotel? Certainly nothing less than a messy adventure! MESSY for real.As you read through the book, you will find Peter’s dramatic life taking various turns as he tries to steer clear of turbulent times. However, life as a Chef is never easy and he is not able to set his feet on the ground for a long time.Once he does, life challenges him to let go of the comfort and instead pursue his lifelong idea of opening his own restaurant. That’s some risky business! Will he be able to do it?Read through the pages as you find Peter breezing through his life as a successful chef and introducing some recipes that hardly anyone in America has ever heard of.

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  Escape From The Confederacy

  Benjamin F. Hasson

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  Benjamin F Hasson was a Union officer in the Civil War of the United States. After being captured by the Confederacy, he escaped from a prison train taking prisoners to the infamous Andersonville prison. The short book points up Hasson’s ingenuity in overcoming obstacles to his flight to Union lines but also shows an insight into the lives of Southern blacks, both slave and free. This oral version omits the last section of his book, which is a list of men captured from his regiment and their fates. ( david wales)

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  Kiss Me Kill Me - And Other True...

  Ann Rule

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  The dark side of love is no fairy tale…. 
   
  And while we may like to believe that crimes of the heart only victimize those who aren't careful, this shocking collection of real-life accounts will convince you otherwise. 
   
  America's #1 true-crime writer, Ann Rule reveals how lovers become predators, how sex and lust can push ordinary people to desperate acts, and how investigators and forensics experts work to unravel the most entangled crimes of passion. Extracting behind-the-scenes details, Rule makes these volatile relationships utterly real, and masterfully re-creates the ill-fated chains of events in such cases as the ex-Marine and martial arts master who seduced vulnerable women and then destroyed their lives…the killer whose calling card was a single bloodred rose…the faithless wife who manipulated and murdered without conscience…the blind date that set the stage for a killer's brutality…and more. 
   
  In every case, the victim-young and innocent or older and experienced-unknowingly trusted a stranger with the sociopathic skill to hide their dark motives, until it was too late to escape a web of deadly lies, fatal promises, and homicidal possession.

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  My Bondage and My Freedom

  Frederick Douglass

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  My Bondage and My Freedom is an autobiographical book written by Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and civil rights leader in the United States. The book, first published in 1855, describes Douglass's life as a slave in Maryland, his escape to freedom in the North, and his work as an anti-slavery lecturer and organizer. 
  In My Bondage and My Freedom, Douglass provides vivid details about the brutalities of slavery and the dehumanizing effects it had on slaves and slaveholders alike. He also discusses his own personal struggles with identity and freedom, as well as his advocacy for education and literacy as tools for achieving social and political equality. 
  Through his compelling narrative and powerful arguments, Douglass makes a compelling case against slavery and for the full humanity and rights of African Americans. My Bondage and My Freedom is a seminal work in American history and an enduring testament to the power of personal experience in shaping political and social change

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  Chronicles of the Juice Man - A...

  Juicy J, Soren Baker

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  A memoir by the Oscar-winning, platinum-selling rapper and producer for fans of Rick Ross’s Hurricanes and The Autobiography of Gucci ManeThe hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise to stardom was never easy. He began his journey on the streets of Memphis in the ’80s, always inspired by music and with big dreams of becoming a superstar rapper. Jordan stuck to his plan with determination, on a never-ending grind to greatness. From a young, poor, ambitious kid to an Academy Award–winning and Grammy-nominated recording artist and entrepreneur, the Juice Man offers his wisdom as one of the most influential tastemakers in the game.A raw, intentional portrait of artistry and a never-before-seen look into the making of a respected musical veteran, Chronicles of the Juice Man is an essential read for creatives everywhere.

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