Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, separation from loved ones was an accepted fact of life, for several generations of Americans. Westward migration had cleaved many families along generational lines, as young people left their elders in the east, rarely if ever to see them again. Immigrants from Ireland and Germany and Italy said goodbye to their mothers as they prepared to cross the ocean to America, while African Americans in the South did the same as they boarded northbound trains. Another wave of young soldiers left home, headed for the hills of Cuba and the Philippine boondocks, and their sons would write home from the trenches of Europe. This generational nostalgia became a mainstay of pop culture: in early country music, the mother song was a staple, from the heartbreaking to the maudlin; blues and black gospel singers missed their mamas too, from Jaybird Coleman to the Pilgrim Travelers. Gathering vintage photographs of mothers and children and a two-CD compilation of 78 rpm recordings of motherly love, Never a Pal Like Mother is the ultimate homage to--and gift for--mothers everywhere. Rosanne Cash captures the Americana flavor of this book in her foreword to the volume: "Those of us who treasure American roots music are listening to the very center of its essence in this anthology: the nearly century-old collection of songs about the most important person in the entire lexicon."

Never a Pal Like Mother: Vintage Songs & Photographs of the One Who's Always True

Arts & Photography

Bryan, Sarah

Music

Dust-to-Digital

Lead Kindly Light: Pre-War Music & Photo / Various

Honig, Peter

Photography & Video

Thelonius Monk, Billy Taylor, and Maceo Parker--famous jazz artists who have shared the unique sounds of North Carolina with the world--are but a few of the dynamic African American artists from eastern North Carolina featured in The African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina. This first-of-its-kind travel guide will take you on a fascinating journey to music venues, events, and museums that illuminate the lives of the musicians and reveal the deep ties between music and community. Interviews with more than 90 artists open doors to a world of music, especially jazz, rhythm and blues, funk, gospel and church music, blues, rap, marching band music, and beach music. New and historical photographs enliven the narrative, and maps and travel information help you plan your trip. Included is a CD with 17 recordings performed by some of the region's outstanding artists.

African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina

Patterson, Beverly

Lanier, Michelle

North Carolina Arts Council

Do you believe that there is something more for you and your creativity but you're not sure how to access it? Are you burned out trying to live as a creative person or artist? Or do you wish you could dream about having a creative business or passion? Whether you are a student, parent, professional, artist, wannabe creative, or anyone in between, we believe that everyone is creative and that every life can benefit from creativity! We also believe that your unique creative expression has the power to change the world. Not one other person can see the world in the exact same way that you can! This book is an invitation to discover your unique creativity. From working through past experiences, to interpersonal relationships, and finally living a lifestyle of creativity, we empower you to unlock and express all of your creativity. Using practical tools and exercises, you can develop positive habits and begin to express your creativity in a way that is authentic to you. Together we can silence the naysayers with gratitude and creative confidence. We can tame comparison and perfectionism in order to free you to work with wholehearted excellence in your craft. You can learn to build and maintain creative momentum to carry you through a long, happy creative life. If you are already a working artist, we believe that there is more creativity available for you too! If you're feeling burned out trying to keep up with your creative pursuits, or caught in a comparison trap, we are here to help! You may find ideas here for starting your next creative business venture or entrepreneurial endeavor. Our goal is not to make you a professional artist, although that's great too, we want to see you freely expressing your creativity as a natural part of your lifestyle. We believe that your unique creative expression has the power to change the world and we want to help you learn how to be more creative, and see you be free to express your creativity! If you are in a book club or want to form a creative community, this book is a great way to start! Originally designed as a twelve-week course, each chapter has practical actions at the end, as well as group exercises and group leader notes in the appendices. The actions provide a platform for vulnerability and wholehearted communication. You don't have to be an expert to lead a group through this powerful book! Bright Ideas Collective exists to help you discover your own creativity and to empower you to express your creativity in authentic, balanced, and active ways. You can read more about us and our work at http://brightideascollective.com.

Bright Ideas: Light Up Your Creativity

Self-Help

Lewin, Emily

Creativity

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Folklorist and oral historian Sarah Bryan offers her unique perspective on North Carolina, from beach-combing and bird-watching on the Outer Banks to exploring Appalachian culture along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Sarah is the perfect tour guide to the Tar Heel State — using her background in regional folklore, she provides unique trip itineraries such as Folklife in North Carolina and North Carolina Oddities. From hiking to the "balds," wildflower-dotted, ridge-top areas in the mountains, to sampling delicious southern cooking at Mama Dip's Kitchen in Chapel Hill, Moon North Carolina gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon North Carolina (Moon Handbooks)

Travel

Reference

Moon Travel

Moon Spotlight North Carolina Coast is a 90-page compact guide covering the Outer Banks, Beaufort and the Central Coast, as well as Wilmington and the Cape Fear region. Author Sarah Bryan offers her seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so planning your time is easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps make navigating these unforgettable locations uncomplicated. Moon Spotlight guides are affordably-priced, lightweight guides covering a smaller geographic region than Moon Handbooks or Outdoors guidebook series. The travel content in a Spotlight guide is pulled directly from individual chapters of larger Handbooks or Outdoors titles, with no introductory information (such as When to Go or Planning Your Trip), and no indexes. The results are compact guides to popular destinations that provide travelers with what they need to explore a specific locale in depth with fewer pages of very focused information.

Moon Spotlight North Carolina Coast

United States

Folklorist and oral historian Sarah Bryan offers her unique perspective on North Carolina, from beach-combing and bird-watching on the Outer Banks to exploring Appalachian culture along scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Sarah is the perfect tour guide to the Tar Heel State using her background in regional folklore, she provides unique trip itineraries, including Folklife in North Carolina and North Carolina Oddities. From hiking to the balds” wildflower-dotted, ridge-top areas in the Smoky Mountains to sampling delicious southern cooking from Mama Dip's kitchen in Chapel Hill, Moon North Carolina gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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