The Book Of Southern Wisdom

There's a wisdom that springs from the South. Share a message of hope, courage and optimism through the words of 101 great Southerners. Enjoy the entertaining advice of: Robert E Lee, Elvis Presley, Helen Keller, William Faulkner, Martin Luther King, Jr, Mahalia Jackson, Bear Bryant, Booker T Washington, Thomas Jefferson, And Many More....

The History of the Book in South Asia covers not only the various modern states that make up South Asia today but also a multitude of languages and scripts. For centuries it was manuscripts that dominated book production and circulation, and printing technology only began to make an impact in the late eighteenth century. Print flourished in the colonial period and in particular lithographic printing proved particularly popular in South Asia both because it was economical and because it enabled multi-script printing. There are now vibrant publishing cultures in the nation states of South Asia, and the essays in this volume cover the whole range from palm-leaf manuscripts to contemporary print culture.

In Pillars of Strength, author Don Hatcher offers a new and refreshing look at these questions based on his thirty years of service in the United States Air Force. Told in a series of short stories and drawn from the author's personal experiences, the perspectives on values such as loyalty, dedication, and service are right on target. Hammered home on page after page is the need for mutual respect, professional responsibility, and moral courage. Sometimes humorous, sometimes bittersweet, and sometimes edged with frustration, Pillars of Strength delivers insight and counsel in a straightforward, common-sense manner. It's a can't-miss guide to fundamental leadership life choices. Readers from all walks of life will enjoy reading Pillars of Strength.

'An amazing book... Erudite, acutely observed and spontaneous.' - John Berger 'This is Zen and the Art of Donkey Walking. I cannot imagine a more charming, informative or restful book.' - Jim Crace 'Pleasantly eccentric and elegantly written, suffused with the patient calm of the admired beast.' - New York Observer 'A fond meditation on the calming virtues of donkeyhood and daydreaming... a wistful travelogue.' - The Sunday Times When Andy Merrifield made his first trip to America aged ten, he vowed that one day he would leave his native Liverpool and live in New York. He eventually got there, but his dream quickly turned sour. In 2003, weary of city life, he moved to central France and embarked upon a journey of the soul, walking amid the ruins and spectacular vistas of the Auvergne. This book is the story of that slow pilgrimage, on which his only companion is Gribouille, a tender and intelligent donkey with soft, thick fur on his brow and calm, dark eyes. The purposeful pace of his journey allows Merrifield gradually to confront himself, as well as the larger mysteries of existence - while marvelling at his tranquil surroundings and revelling in the oddities of French rural life. The Wisdom of Donkeys reminds us that observing, being mindful, and being present in the moment are essential to a fulfilled life. It teaches us that enlightenment is all around us if we only take the time to seek it.

One of the least publicly recognized heroes of the civil rights movement in the United States, John Minor Wisdom served as a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 1957 until his death in 1999 and wrote many of the landmark decisions instrumental in desegregating the American South. In this revealing biography, law professor Joel William Friedman explores Judge Wisdom's substantial legal contributions and political work at a critical time in the history of the South. In 1957, President Eisenhower appointed Wisdom to the Fifth Circuit, which included some of the most deeply segregated southern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. In the tumultuous two decades following its decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court issued only a few civil rights decisions, preferring instead to affirm Fifth Circuit Court opinions or let them stand without hearing an appeal. Judge Wisdom, therefore, authored many of the decisions that transformed the South and broke down barriers of all kinds for African Americans, including the desegregation of public schools. In preparing this first full-length biography of Judge Wisdom, Friedman had unrestricted access to Wisdom's voluminous repository of personal and professional papers. In addition, he draws on personal interviews with law clerks who served under Judge Wisdom, resulting in a unique, behind-the-scenes account of some of the nation's most important legal decisions: the admission of the first black student to the University of Mississippi, the initiation of contempt proceedings against Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett, and the destruction of obstacles that had previously kept black Americans from voting. Friedman also explores Wisdom's political life prior to joining the federal bench, including his pivotal role in resurrecting the Louisiana Republican Party and in securing the Republican presidential nomination for Eisenhower. A compelling account of how a child of privilege from one of America's most socially and racially stratified cities came to serve as the driving force behind the legal effort to end segregation, Champion of Civil Rights offers judicial biography at its best.

Southerners not only talk differently in terms of our accents but particularly relative to our idioms -- "He ain't hittin' a lick at a snake" or "Baby, sometimes you just have to give Time time."Southerners sometimes use animals or inanimate objects to make their points or pass along wisdom - "You ain't knee high to duck¿" or "Every tub has to sit on its own bottom some day."Southern sayings are key instruments in a Southern Parent's tool box. Southerners use them to instill character and to train their children how to avoid missteps in life - "Hear what people say but watch what they do." or "If a dog will bring a bone, he'll carry one too."Southerners express the same intent as the rest of the country does but we just do it just a lil bit differently.

Author of the SEBA Book of the Year "We're Just Like You Only Prettier," Rivenbark's irresistibly hilarious essays explore the American South's glorious excesses and contradictions. These treasures are sure to leave readers hankerin' for more!

Jim Crow Wisdom: Memory and Identity in Black America since 1940