North Carolina Books

lots of old pictures of Monument Ave. If you have ever visiting this area, you need this book.

An incredible documentation of the only street in America to have its own National Landmark status. The authors did their research on this fascinating piece of Americana, and the street comes alive in beautiful photographs and fascinating description.

A MUST for anyone's coffee table!!

Ritual River is an exciting historical novel that will please readers of pure detective stories as well as historical novels. The characters are three-dimensional, the settings are clearly described, and the pace never stops. The looping of a story in modern times with a plot line from over 150 years ago works seamlessly.
A great read...don't miss this one.

Generations ago a Cherokee curse laid upon Carol and her family promises early death to the first in each generation. Did this curse really happen? If so, is it still operative? Will Carol be its next victim? These questions motivate Carol's search for more knowledge. In the process she reconnects with Winston, an old flame of Cherokee heritage. Once again their lives engage, this time in search of the historical facts of the curse while tentatively promising romance. Author Nancy Sales Cash alternates history and the increasing pressures of the present with great skill. Intriguingly plotted for a good solid read.
Frankie Schelly, author of AT THE CROSSROADS and CHANCE PLACE.

This is a great book and I relied on it heavily when I lived in Virginia Beach. It is written in a friendly and inviting way, almost as if you are talking over the fence to your neighbor.

Its month by month "to do" lists were especially helpful in keeping me on track and reminding me that the garden works on its time, not mine.

We moved to Northeastern North Carolina four years ago from southern New York where we had successfully grown vegetables, roses and flowering shrubs and perennials for many years. Relocating to a new climate and different growing season was nearly an unsurmountable challenge until we purchased Stiffler's book. His month by month "to do" list plus gardening tips and procedures have helped us establish a most satisfactory year round garden. Stiffler categorizes shrubs and trees by level of maintenance required, soil conditions conducive to growth and also includes interesting historical and background information about individual varieties such as the history of the crape myrtle in the South. We have recommended this book to fellow gardeners as well and we all have found it an indispensable guide to gardening.

This work by Mr. D'Agostino documents and narrates the history of the Roman Question, the question of whether Liberal Italy made a terrible mistake by abolishing the Pope's sovereignty over the Papal States in the later 19th century.

In the process, the amazing past "cold war" between the Catholics and Protestants of this country is revealed. It turns out that there was no such thing as an Americanized Catholicism, but rather a Catholicism that strove to be faithful to its patria, America, while remaining faithful to its very conservative roots. Meanwhile, although it shows the inherent flaws of some of the arguments of the Catholics during the time when they were keeping the Roman Question alive, it clearly demonstrates what a civil, intelligent faith Catholicism was, in trying to rationalize and reconcile two seemingly irreconcilable faiths: the faith in republican democracy in America, and the faith in the slightly anti-democratic rule of the Pope over certain plots of territory.

While this is an extremely interesting magnum opus on the history of Catholicism in America, and its relationship to the Protestant faith, our civil institutions, and our government, I must realistically state that it does reach the point of tediousness for someone not very interested in religious or American history. However, I would kindly suggest to anyone slightly interested in Catholic or general religious history that the price of the book is worth it for the citations in this book alone.

Ultimately, although I draw inherent opinions from the book above, it really is an unbiased, scholarly, and yet reader friendly contribution to American religious history.

This is an excellent, well researched study of the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church in the United States and it Roman "headquarters." The book centers on the Roman Question and the American reaction to it, a subject not previously well covered.
Itis unfortuante that the author recemtly met a tragic end to his life, since he was such an excelltent scholar.

This is an absolutely wonderful collection of stories by some of the country's best current writers. Maya Anglou's troubling story about the difficulty of containing the past and Tim McLaurin's powerful tale of sin and redemption alone are worth the price of admission.

"THE ROUGH ROAD HOME is a stunning collection and a landmark book." --Josephine Humphreys "[A] fine and affectionate anthology." --Will Blythe, literary editor for ESQUIRE "This superlative collection, elegantly and thoughtfully edited by RObert Gingher, shows a wonderful creativity and a wide diversity of voices. THere is real pleasure and excitement here for every reader who cares about contemporary fiction." --George Garrett

in 1964, it is a true joy to have this book. Some of the businesses and photographs feature my ancestors. The only flaw is that the authors get the order of descendants off a bit and a picture showing my great grandfather in the band only correctly identifies him if you read right to left instead of left to right. All in all, it brings back great memories. I now live about 45 minutes away in Raleigh, NC. I will always have fond memories of growing up in Sanford.

Arcadia has really done an outstanding publishing job on this beautiful work by Mr. Haire and Mr. Seymour...the rare photographs and informative captians combine to give the reader a glimpse of North Carolina then and now...The pictoral artifacts take the reader to a far off yet so near place in time...and the colorful comments by Mr. Seymour add clarity and substance to the proceedings...Highly recommended to readers worldwide!!!

This book, a gift from a friend, provides a sensitive portrait of the men and women who spent their lives on or at the edge of the sea. It chronicles their daily battles as well as the beauty and tranquillity that the islands provide. A factual presentation, the book illustrates the relationship of people and the sea from numerous viewpoints. While not written to be glamorous, there is a beauty and passion in the book that captivates and fascinates the reader. One finishes the book with a new viewpoint on those who make their life and living in and near the sea and a new appreciation for the hardships, dedication and passion that these men, women and children demonstrate. We can all take some life lessons from the pages of this handsome volume.

I have been curious about the people who have lived and worked on the Outer Banks in the past. They had a special kind of endurance and obvious love of their wonderful environment, which is apparently inherent in the current residents of the area. When I found this book, I couldn't wait to read it cover to cover. My anticipation was rewarded with a comprehensive look into the lives and livelihoods of the hard-working and family-oriented "Bankers". It is with admiration that I refer to this book again and again for a reminder of why the Outer Banks is such a great place.

"Censorship" is a truly ugly idea, repellant to anyone who values First Amendment rights. And yet, few would argue that in wartime is unnecessary. _Secrets of Victory: The Office of Censorship and The American Press and Radio In World War II_ (University of North Carolina) by Michael S. Sweeney tells a previously untold story. Sweeney has assembled what is surprisingly an inspiring tale on what could have been a dismal subject. The censors did their patriotic duty, and in almost every case, did it well, staying to a middle course that got the job done but was not unduly repressive.

There's a hero in this often dramatic book, a hero who helped win the war not with firepower but with persuasion, common sense, and patriotism. Byron Price was a newsman nominated by Roosevelt to be director of the Office of Censorship shortly after Pearl Harbor. Price had huge amounts of authority and responsibility, but the miracle is that Price got all that power and chose to run a voluntary system whereby the nation's journalists would become their own censors. All Americans wanted to do their part in winning the war, and journalists were no different; Price enlisted them in a cooperative effort. He issued a code of voluntary censorship, and enlisted the help from newspapers and radio stations in following it. Essentially, the code spelled out details of a rule of thumb: "Is this information I would like to have if I were the enemy?" Violations, and there were hundreds of them, got confidential letters from Price's office, detailing the mistakes and asking for more circumspection. There were few serious complaints about the self-censorship program. Sensible rules included that opinions could not be censored, nor could stories that had been publicized in other countries. Even the ACLU approved of the way the censors had done their job.

Sweeney's description of how censorship was applied is fascinating. Even descriptions of sporting events had to contain no mention of the weather, and "lost dog" ads and requests for a certain song dedication were curtailed, for they could contain coded information. There are wonderful details on censoring (or failing to censor) such things as the Manhattan Project, General Patton's slapping of combat stress victims, and the threat of incendiary balloons floated over from Japan. It goes into detail on censoring the movement of the President, who sometimes unfairly hit the road so that political dialogue would be stilled by his silence. This is a fascinating book about an aspect of the war not generally appreciated, but which turned out to be well waged at home. The admirable Price was quite eager to be put out of a job, hounding President Truman before the surrender papers were officially signed to end all censorship. He had an admirable distaste for a job he had executed in an exemplary fashion; he wrote, "It should be understood that no one who does not dislike censorship should ever be permitted to exercise censorship."

"Censorship" is a truly ugly idea, repellant to anyone who values First Amendment rights. And yet, few would argue that in wartime is unnecessary. _Secrets of Victory: The Office of Censorship and The American Press and Radio In World War II_ (University of North Carolina) by Michael S. Sweeney tells a previously untold story. Sweeney has assembled what is surprisingly an inspiring tale on what could have been a dismal subject. The censors did their patriotic duty, and in almost every case, did it well, staying to a middle course that got the job done but was not unduly repressive.

There's a hero in this often dramatic book, a hero who helped win the war not with firepower but with persuasion, common sense, and patriotism. Byron Price was a newsman nominated by Roosevelt to be director of the Office of Censorship shortly after Pearl Harbor. Price had huge amounts of authority and responsibility, but the miracle is that Price got all that power and chose to run a voluntary system whereby the nation's journalists would become their own censors. All Americans wanted to do their part in winning the war, and journalists were no different; Price enlisted them in a cooperative effort. He issued a code of voluntary censorship, and enlisted the help from newspapers and radio stations in following it. Essentially, the code spelled out details of a rule of thumb: "Is this information I would like to have if I were the enemy?" Violations, and there were hundreds of them, got confidential letters from Price's office, detailing the mistakes and asking for more circumspection. There were few serious complaints about the self-censorship program. Sensible rules included that opinions could not be censored, nor could stories that had been publicized in other countries. Even the ACLU approved of the way the censors had done their job.

Sweeney's description of how censorship was applied is fascinating. Even descriptions of sporting events had to contain no mention of the weather, and "lost dog" ads and requests for a certain song dedication were curtailed, for they could contain coded information. There are wonderful details on censoring (or failing to censor) such things as the Manhattan Project, General Patton's slapping of combat stress victims, and the threat of incendiary balloons floated over from Japan. It goes into detail on censoring the movement of the President, who sometimes unfairly hit the road so that political dialogue would be stilled by his silence. This is a fascinating book about an aspect of the war not generally appreciated, but which turned out to be well waged at home. The admirable Price was quite eager to be put out of a job, hounding President Truman before the surrender papers were officially signed to end all censorship. He had an admirable distaste for a job he had executed in an exemplary fashion; he wrote, "It should be understood that no one who does not dislike censorship should ever be permitted to exercise censorship."

Those who came of age after Poitier had receded from the spotlight (such as me) would do well to read Goudsouzian's thoughtful and well researched book. It was a fascinating trip to discover an icon who has been ignored in today's times despite deserving many more accolades than he has been given. What is most compelling about the book, though, is the author's skill in placing his subject in historical context, without which the story would be incomplete. I agree with the previous reviewer -- let's hope Oprah's spotlight on Poitier reflects some light on Goudsouzian as well.

Always suspicious of autobiographies, I picked up a copy of "Man, Actor, Icon" for a historian's take on this legend of the Silver Screen. And this book certainly does not disappoint. I strongly and sincerely recommend Dr. Goudsouzian's book for people who truly aspire to understand Sidney Poitier's place in history.

This work provides its readers with an eloquent and even-handed record of the life and times of its subject. Goudsouzian's work effectively sketches Poitier's place in a broader historical context - a history of African Americans, of film, of race, of tolerance and of America as a whole. I applaud the author for so eloquently piecing together the life and times of such a notoriously private individual. To see the movies is one thing. To read the autobiography is another. But to actually appreciate what this man has meant, what he endured and the legacy that he has created, one needs an accurate idea of the historical settings and prevailing attitudes that put Poitier's actions and accomplishments in the proper context. Goudsouzian delivers on all counts.

Many thanks to Oprah for bringing much-deserved attention to one of America's more unheralded icons. To really appreciate the man behind the screen, "The Measure of a Man" is a wonderful start. But to truly grasp how such an influential figure was rejected, lauded, embraced, used and again overlooked - all in a single lifetime - this book will provide you with all you need to form your own opinion of the measure of this man, this Sidney Poitier.

i love this book-an instant classic in the vein of carl kauffeld's 'snakes and snake hunting',in that it so clearly translates the pleasure of being out in the feild with a friend or two,and more so the thrill of finding the snakes you're out looking for....the author john kemnitzer goes into such vital details as weather conditions,habitat/terrain type being hunted at any given time,time of day,species type(s) found,and how they were found...but a nice balance to such important facts are the anecdotes-the fun and conversation had before,during,and after a day of hunting...i also personally liked how the author translates what he still gets out of snake hunting,even though he does not keep what he finds,instead opting to admire them then leave them as they were...also included is an accurate explanation of the most current snake bite envenomation first aid....a great book,and fun read!

This is a great book to carry in your backpack when hiking through the woods in the Carolinas. If you get bit by a snake, you could look it up in the book to see if it has envenomated you so you can get home and go to a hospital. If it says it doesn't have venom then you can wash it with water and continue your hike.