Reflections on the crucial importance of including the perspectives of the marginalized and the non-elite in our historical accounts. In the 1960s, historians on both sides of the Atlantic began to challenge the assumptions of their colleagues and push for an understanding of history “from below.” In this collection of writings, Staughton Lynd, one of the pioneers of this approach, laments the passing of fellow luminaries David Montgomery, E.P. Thompson, Alfred Young, and Howard Zinn; offers an account of the decline of trade unionism based on the narratives of workers and his efforts as a lawyer to assist them; and makes the case that contemporary academics and activists alike should take more seriously the stories and perspectives of Native Americans, slaves, rank-and-file workers, and other still-too-frequently marginalized voices.

African American women have been “up and doing” for their communities for as long as they have been in the United States, and their ability to resist the institution of slavery was central to the survival of African Americans. This anthology gives readers access to African American feminist thought in its foundational period by drawing together key documents from the late 1820s through the 1920s. Going beyond a focus on the “greats” of black feminism to include lesser known figures, “We Must Be Up and Doing” offers a broad and contextualized look at the critical mass early black feminism achieved by including a variety of genres, such as the spiritual autobiography, the platform speech, periodical articles, pamphlets, fiction, and excerpts from convention and conference proceedings.

A unique offering of a book and CD recorded by Neil Sedaka, one of the most popular songs in music history becomes one of the most delightful children's books ever. Rise and shine! It's morning time. The alarm clock's ringing, the birds are singing. Everything's saying: get up, get going! Breakfast is warming, school is calling. The street's are bustling, all the world is stirring. It's sure to be a happy day with this bright and sunny picture book and CD, with new lyrics based on the hit song by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Daniel Miyares's delightful art opens the eyes with its vivid colors, playful details, and adorable collection of animal characters. And to make waking up just a little easier, there’s a CD with Neil Sedaka singing this happy song, plus two new songs with lyrics and music by Neil written especially for this CD: LIGHTNIN' JIM and SING. Warm and friendly and full of fun, this is a musical and visual celebration of the everyday joys of home, family, and neighborhood.

Managing Up: Doing It Gods Way came about as Venita was seeking ways to improve her work performance. Not only did her research and private study time result in the writing of this book, it also brought out that her foundational Scripture for her work performance was already intertwined in this concept. Managing Up: Doing It Gods Way will not only benefit the office assistant but any person in the workforce, because it emphasizes how a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can and will influence your work performance. The process is from the inside out, not the outside inward. Understanding how an intimate relationship with Christ influences your work performance, every assistant and employee will gain an understanding of how promotion will always come during the course of their career and the fact that they can never be without employment. They follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Dorisy Moran is number eight among the thirteen children of Wilma and Wayne Strole. She and her siblings are commonly referred to as the dozen plus one. The youngest girl of the group, she is a hardworking young lady who is always eager to do her chores around the farm. But most of all, Dorisy is the beautician of the family. She has a trunk full of fancy tricks, ready to help anyoneperson or animalget what she calls an up do fix. Then one day, everyone else in the family falls ill with the flu, and Dorisy finds herself having to milk the whole herd of cows on her own. What can she do? She decides to give an up do fix to every single one of the twenty-six Strolemoolie cowsand the results go beyond her wildest imagination! In this childrens story, one young girl takes on the chore of milking her familys herd of cows all alone and discovers that the more you give of yourself, the more you will get.

Your aim in life should be to achieve all of the wonderful things that are possible for you. There is no reason for you not to be earning twice as much as you are today, or even five or ten times as much. Your potential is practically limitless, if you could just learn how to utilize it. Clarity, Focus, and Concentration: Three strong, simple attributes needed to hone in your potential and hit the bull's eye! And just as you can develop your physical muscles through hard work and concentration, you can develop your mental muscles through continuous repetition. You have the ability right now to achieve more than you ever have before. Bull's Eye will teach you how to unleash your powers for success and accomplish more in the next few months than many people do in a lifetime.