This story is about two young adults, Jan the girl and Rog the boy, who lived in the 5th century AD. Their homes were in the low-lands of Germany near today's lower border with Denmark. It is where they grew up and lived for many years. They each belonged to one of the Germanic tribes who lived in the low-land country near the Baltic Sea. Jan was from an Anglo tribe and Rog from a Saxon tribe. Jan's tribe was formerly known as Cimmerians, Cimbri, and later both tribes were known as Celts and Teutons. Jan and Rog were childhood friends who drifted away from each other as they began to enter adulthood. Eventually, as they went onto education and employment, they lost contact with each other due to the poor communication that existed in the 5th century AD. At one point in time, they came back together without Rog recognizing that Jan was a former childhood friend even though when he asked, she gave him the same name. After an agonizing time of re-acquaintance, especially for Jan, they were able to rekindle their friendship, but a number of problems emerged: First, they had a misunderstanding about their relationship which drove them back apart; and secondly, their tribe, the Anglos, were planning to move to Britain with the Saxon tribes. Needless to say any move, especially across the water to Britain, would make communication and reconciliation much more difficult. The Anglos ended up migrating to Britain with the Saxons where some members of the tribe became part of the king's retinue in Northumbria and later near Gloucester in today's England where they have many descendant to this day. This book, "The Anglos", is the second volume of a series of short stories that helps to explain the evolution of the European Ancestors of many families that migrated to England and then America. There are a total of six short stories that are also consolidated into two books of three volumes each titled "Anatolia to Britain" and "America's Frontier." The next title, in Volume 3 of the series, is titled "Southwest England: Life and Times 1390 - 1430 AD."
Young John was born in the Southwest of England toward the end of the 16th century and came of age on the deck of a ship sailing to Virginia. He was known as a gentleman, a mariner, and a man who braved any risk - an adventurer. Later fighting Indians in Virginia, he became an officer under King Charles I. Captain John found a challenge he would live and die for on the coast and rivers of Virginia. Virginia was chartered to a privately held organization known as the Virginia Company, but England was in upheaval and the Virginia Company's Governor had seized control of the tobacco trade both in and out of Virginia. Captain John's business shipping tobacco was hurting and he began to identify and deal with those who defied him. Captain John could not be stopped and would never back down as the Governor and Head of the Virginia Assemble found out. Sailing in his ship from the busy James River port of Lynnhaven through the cold waters of the North Atlantic to England, Captain John Brunig, the mariner, has the courage to fight for a dream. And with a beautiful woman by his side, his fight changes the face of the New World. This short story, Captain John, is a fictional account of the private life of the main character in the non-fiction books "Captain John Browning" that is available in both color and shades of grey. This book, "Captain John", is the fourth volume of a series of short stories that helps to explain the evolution of the European Ancestors of many families that migrated to England and then America. The next title, in the series, is titled "Francis."
Caleb was born in Northern Virginia in the mid-18th century. He lost his innocence when he put his skills to work as a soldier in the Virginia Militia of the Revolutionary Army. He settled in Kentucky with his wife Alcy and family, working a farm as the partner of his old friend from the army, Captain Taliaferro. He finds himself in the middle of an allegiance between those who support Taliaferro and those who support the neighboring Harrison family. Kentucky was one of three counties that still belonged to Virginia. In Kentucky, most people are either backing the Harrisons or are remaining silent. But the danger from outside Taliaferro's camp is nothing compared to the threat within, as Caleb begins to suspect that Taliaferro's woman might not be everything she appears to be. Now Caleb is discovering that he must go to war again. But will it be with the Harrisons, or with his closest friend? Caleb is a descendant of the main character in the non-fiction books "Captain John Browning" that is available in both color and shades of grey. There is also another fictional account of John's private life with narratives in the short story "Captain John." This book, "Caleb", is the fifth volume of a series of short stories that helps to explain the evolution of the European Ancestors of many families that migrated to England and then America. There are a total of six short stories that are also consolidated into two books of three volumes each titled "Anatolia to Britain" and "America's Frontier." The next and last title, in Volume 6 of the series, is titled "Jeb: His Family and History."
Updated 4 April 2016. This book tells the story of John a descendant of the Anglo-Saxon invaders as he goes through life in Southwest England. It is a story that captures the life and times of the Gentleman John, his ancestors, his wives and children, his property, and his interaction with others in the Southwest of England. It
How Black Atlantic literature can challenge conventions and redefine literary scholarshipAbolition Time is an invitation to reenvision abolitionist justice through literary studies. Placing critical race theory, queer theory, critical prison studies, and antiprison activism in conversation with an archive of Black Atlantic literatures of slavery, Jess A. Goldberg reveals how literary studies can help undo carceral epistemologies embedded in language and poetics. Goldberg examines poetry, drama, and novels from the nineteenth century through the twenty-first-such as William Wells Brown’s The Escape, Angelina Weld GrimkÉ’s Rachel, Toni Morrison’s A Mercy, and Claudia Rankine’s Citizen-to consider literature and literary scholarship’s roles in shaping societal paradigms. Focusing on how Black Atlantic literature disrupts the grammar of law and order, they show how these texts propose nonlinear theories of time that imagine a queer relationality characterized by care rather than inheritance, property, or biology. Abolition Time offers a framework for thinking critically about what is meant by the term justice in the broadest and deepest sense, using close reading to inform the question of abolishing prisons or the police and to think seriously about the most fundamental questions at the heart of the abolitionist movement.
How Black Atlantic literature can challenge conventions and redefine literary scholarshipAbolition Time is an invitation to reenvision abolitionist justice through literary studies. Placing critical race theory, queer theory, critical prison studies, and antiprison activism in conversation with an archive of Black Atlantic literatures of slavery, Jess A. Goldberg reveals how literary studies can help undo carceral epistemologies embedded in language and poetics. Goldberg examines poetry, drama, and novels from the nineteenth century through the twenty-first-such as William Wells Brown’s The Escape, Angelina Weld GrimkÉ’s Rachel, Toni Morrison’s A Mercy, and Claudia Rankine’s Citizen-to consider literature and literary scholarship’s roles in shaping societal paradigms. Focusing on how Black Atlantic literature disrupts the grammar of law and order, they show how these texts propose nonlinear theories of time that imagine a queer relationality characterized by care rather than inheritance, property, or biology. Abolition Time offers a framework for thinking critically about what is meant by the term justice in the broadest and deepest sense, using close reading to inform the question of abolishing prisons or the police and to think seriously about the most fundamental questions at the heart of the abolitionist movement.
Artists, poets and visionaries have heard voices since before the beginnings of history. Some were called heretics, jailed, tried, even burned at the stake. Others became elders of their communities, esteemed for their knowledge and wisdom. In our time, to hear voices is to court the judgement of psychiatrists and of literal-minded believers, despite the claim that their own sacred texts were spoken to the original scribes by God. What if, instead of fearing the inner voices of our time, we respectfully cultivated and redirected these intuitions as an alternative? Maybe nurture a new generation of 21st century shamans... Developing the creative talents and abilities of those who have otherwise been written off might provide surprising insights for the larger society. If a few intrepid souls can learn to find a way to their greater gifts and learn to offer them freely, might they not be an encouragement for others? Too many times diagnosed, Percy, has been troubled by varied psychological maladies for years. Arriving at psychologist Lily State's office in a new town, he's soon writing messages from a lively committee of angels, named Excalibur. Lily is professionally diligent in allowing Percy his process, listening and encouraging him freely by telling of muses from ancient Greece and having him read his writings aloud, among other things. This continues until Lily's personal issues clash with Excalibur's insights and her otherwise well kept boundaries become blurred. Excalibur introduces a quirky King Arthur into the midst of this, also the Goddess Venus, even a moment with Jesus Christ to properly round out the schizophrenic's hall of fame, all as tributes to the most supreme Goddess and the one supreme God. In the meantime, Percy meets a compelling new friend at the library, with angelic ideas of her own, so quickly familiar that they're drawn to explore much deeper interests and their obvious attraction. While this is about allowing the sanity of muse and clear intuition into Percy's thinking, for Excalibur, it's about bringing the Goddess to life in today's creativity and healing arts, while acknowledging her deep influence in the history of civilization. It's a quiet celebration of her very real availability to all of us in our present lives.
Updated 4 April 2016. This book contains three short stories. 1) The Nomads: Their Migration Experiences; 2) The Anglos: Their Pleasures and Travails; and 3) Southwest England: Life and Times 1390 to 1430 AD. These short stories may be found as stand alone volumes but they are combined here since they represent a migration of characters across Europe's frontiers. Since this work is historical fiction, the author thought it was best to keep the facts straight however, there is embellishment about some of the people with regard to the characters. The source for a lot of the material in the book comes from the historical, non-fiction works titled "Ancient European Ancestors: The DNA, Archaeological, Historical, and Linguistic Evidence", "Brownings in England: Where, When, and How They Lived from 700 to 1700 AD", and "Captain John Browning: A Family History in England and Virginia from 1255 to 1799 AD."
This book was updated April 7, 2016 and contains three short stories: 1)Captain John: England to Virginia; 2)Caleb: The Frontier Man; and 3)Jeb: His Family and History. These short stories may be found as stand-alone volumes but they are combined here since they represent a migration of characters across America's frontiers. Since this work is historical fiction, the author thought it was best to keep the facts straight however, there is some embellishment about some of the people with regard to the characters. The source for a lot of the material in the book comes from the historical, non-fiction works titled "Captain John Browning: A Family History in England and Virginia from 1255 to 1799 AD and Jess and His Family: Their Genealogy and History.
Updated July 31, 2018. Jeb was born into poverty and had many obstacles suggesting he would fail in life. His ancestors simply had bad luck however and were not responsible for the environment he was born into. They passed on good genes however. He was born on a farm and loved it but hated the dirt perhaps because of the term "dirt poor." He was born in the middle of the great depression of the 1930s and his formative years were spent with the family subsisting by the work they did. It involved many chores such as milking, gardening, canning, planting, harvesting, taking care of animals, etc. There was a lot of cooperation in the family and they learned to do with little and do what was necessary to survive. Towards the end of the Second World War, the family moved to work in the defense industry. The boy was placed in a totally new environment and had to learn how get along with others. He found that it was a whole different world from that he had lived in. He had a reoccurring cyst on his neck that required many operations that caused him to miss a lot of school. It also left a nasty looking scar on his neck. As a result he began to fail in school as he got older. He felt socially inferior and reacted by dropping out of school and leaving home when he was fifteen. His father passed away and Jeb missed seeing him at the end which caused a lot of inward thinking by the boy. Eventually he got his life turned around, but it was not easy. This book, "Jeb", is the eighth and last volume of a series of stand-alone short stories that helps to explain the evolution of the European Ancestors of many families that migrated to England and then America. There are a total of six short stories that are also consolidated into two books of three volumes each titled "Anatolia to Britain" and "America's Frontier." All of these stories including two additional ones, "Francis" and "William T.", are included in a third set, a tome, titled "Compendium of Stories from Eurasia to Seattle."
This go-to guidebook helps agile practitioners overcome upskilling challenges in their organizations through effective Dojo coaching. Agile has changed the way we work in our organizations. But by demanding constant innovation and product delivery, individuals and teams struggle to find time to improve their skills. That's where the Dojo comes in. Dojo-style coaching encourages this kind of learn-by-doing form of skill development, one where guided breakthroughs and upskilling happen while delivering on current work. In this useful pocket guide, experienced Dojo coach Jess Brock delivers practical advice based on her extensive experience in real-world Dojos. Combining proven tactics and a comprehensive tool kit, along with actionable tips needed to drive engagement in both physical and virtual Dojo spaces, this pocket guide will equip you to maximize the impact of your Dojo. Whether you are a seasoned pro or you are just starting to develop your Dojo coaching skills, this no-nonsense book will help Dojo coaches at any stage of their journey.
