"The Battle of Turkey Thicket" is the true story of Philip Thomas Hughes, an orphan who rebelled against the oppressive wishes of his adoptive parents. His battle raged across state lines, from Washington, D.C.'s Brookland community to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It spilled across the border into Canada, then coursed through Chicago's Skid Row. Philip's journey took a romantic interlude in post-war Japan before reaching its climax during the darkest days of a war in Korea, in the shadow of a place that the U.S. Army called "Hill 300." "The Battle of Turkey Thicket" recalls Philip's journeys and the enduring outcome of his final sacrifice.

Young people want to know how they can be successful and do so without being stressed. Adults in their lives want to help. The principles presented in this book provide students with powerful tools to help meet the challenges they face today. It also gives parents potent suggestions on how they can support their children to be successful academically and socially—with less stress. Being “educated” is more than academics. Educated students have learned success principles not taught in the typical classroom. Educated students are less prone to stress, and generally happier. This book will show youth how to be truly “educated”. Some of the “tips” in Student Success with Less Stress include: • Proven motivational and success principles. • Dynamic study strategies. • Mega-learning: What schools do not teach. • Memorizing made easy. • Classroom strategies for the extra edge. • Reducing stress and anxiety. • Overcoming roadblocks to achievement. • How to be a great leader. • How parents can support and respond. • Learning differences and how to access special education programs. • Maneuvering the college search and application process. • Paying for college. • Our education system (and students) at risk, and what can be done.

This book also shows how through the move of the Holy Spirit, the warm embrace of friends, the enlightment of doctors/professional help, a so called life threatening illness is not the end, but the beginning of a journey that introduces a closer encounter with God! This is a book that will be vital to those struggling with cancer, and also to those struggling with any illness. Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr., D. Min Senior Pastor, Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Washington, DC Elder Battle tackled cancer with all the faith, dignity, and hope that those who know her see, as a guiding light that shines so bright in her life that thousands of others who read her story will find illumination! Evangelist Susie C. Owens Co-Pastor, Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Washington, DC Elder Louise Battle's story will help thousands find their way through troubles/trials instead of being lost in fear/hopelessness and defeat. Through Louise's story, we see cancer losing its power as we understand the seriousness of it, through God. God is still a Healer, cancer does not have to be a death sentence! Reverend Dr. Barbara A. Reynolds Radio Talk Show Host and Syndicated Columnist LOUISE A. BATTLE was diagnosed in February 2007 at the age of 55 with Stage II breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy, a partial mastectomy, months of chemotherapy and weeks of radiation treatments. Cancer whipped her in a way that she has never been whipped before, but her last name is BATTLE and she has always liked a good fight. She understands that you cannot win, if you don't fight! Ultimately, God decides who wins or loses and Louise belongs to Him. Cancer is no opponent for Louise, her strength comes from God! And the winner is..... Louise A. Battle and her God!

Brookland is a neighborhood with strong connections to Howard and Catholic Universities, the Catholic Church, and Washington's black intelligentsia. Its rich past is well preserved in its architecture, historic sites, and social institutions. It is a thriving middle-class neighborhood and a place full of family stories. It is graced by beautiful institutional open spaces, woods, and large backyards. But above all, it is a place full of history. The Brooks Mansion, the Twelfth Street business corridor, the Franciscan monastery, Fort Bunker Hill, and the Ralph Bunche House--each site tells another story of Brookland.

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