George E Grant

Lee: A Giant Among LeadersRobert E. Lee was a gentleman. Although he lived during a time filled with conflict and turmoil, in the eyes of his countrymen he emerged form the Civil War with untainted integrity and the respect of all. Despite being perceived as one of the greatest military leaders of all time, he managed to maintain a most humble spirit. In this engaging new biographical study of Lee, J. Stephen Wilkins examines the sterling character of this undeniably noble man.Charles Bracelet Flood has said that the essence of Robert E. Lee "was to be found not in what he said, but in what he did. There were dimensions to Lee, but his life was one long response to whatever struck him as being the call of duty."He was bound by duty to care for his mother, duty as a son, a student, a soldier, a husband and father, a general, and duty as a mentor of students at both West Point and Washington College. Duty called him at every point of his life.In this captivating looking at his leadership in action, we see why and how Lee answered again and again the calls of duty he could not ignore. Indeed, Robert E. Lee was a leader of leaders.

A celebration of the unique history and character of religion in Tennessee, from the earliest pioneer days to the present, Faithful Volunteers covers the state's spiritual topography from a nonsectarian viewpoint. More than just a history of religion, it puts religious events into their proper cultural contexts.

A celebration of the unique history and character of religion in Tennessee, from the earliest pioneer days to the present, Faithful Volunteers covers the state's spiritual topography from a nonsectarian viewpoint. More than just a history of religion, it puts religious events into their proper cultural contexts.

Bless This Food is a unique cookbook that combines wonderful menus and recipes with table prayers, food customs, and religious and cultural traditions. The menus are for a wide variety of occasions—traditional national holidays, family gatherings, religious celebrations, ethnic festivals, life passages, and get-togethers with friends. Organized by seasons, Bless This Food is eclectic in its choice of cuisines—from French, Italian, English, American, Jewish, and Irish to Native American, African American, and Hispanic. The occasions celebrated are also eclectic and culturally diverse, celebrating the many traditions from which America’s citizens have originated. The main religious celebrations of the Christian and Jewish traditions are included. The authors’ own interests are reflected in their choices of such occasions as Sir Winston Churchill’s Birthday Breakfast, Claude Monet’s Birthday, A Jane Austen Holiday Lunch with Friends, Robert Burns Night, and Blessings in Deed, in which a meal is prepared for another person or family. Beautifully and elegantly designed, and illustrated with sketches by Tonya Young, Bless This Food acknowledges the sacred nature of the everyday pleasures of food and table.