<p>This is a powerful story of a black man’s struggle to raise his son in a period of overt discrimination and segregation in America. Diversified characters portray the reality of the period, as the author skillfully weaves one into their lives with humor, pathos and drama. Jess Barker, a hard working laborer. lives with his son, Johnny in the milieu of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the 1930’s and 40’s era of the great depression. Joblessness, hunger and depravation are prevalent. Jess, defies barriers as he strives to make a living and provide a quality education for his son. Although poverty is a constant obstacle, living is rich and colorful in an integrated setting. Neighbors are supportive and coexist. A series of women play important roles in Jess' life. Although color is a barrier, love blooms and tragedy results. A destructive bitterness is born from the seeds of discrimination. Jess' ambition for his son, Johnny’s reactions, love and reality bring this novel to a historic conclusion.</p>

Pillar of Salt

Literature & Fiction

Evelyn Johnson

Genre Fiction

Lynray Press

Wow! Harvey Heroes Historical Series I. Sad Sack® kicks off this great classic comic series! Introducing funtastic new characters Sweetie Sack and Sea Sack along with all the usual Funny Friends. Muttsy, Sarge, General Rockjaw, Nap Sack, Hi Fi, Slob, Skater Sack, Ol' Sod Sack and the rest of the gang are all here in this new oversized spectacular! Features include Sad Sack as The Sun Power Kid in "“Sunny Future"”; Sad Sack's amazing invention is appropriated by the Army'’s research and development program! Solar powered laughs abound in this bright new story! Meet Sad Sack's beautiful cousin Sweetie Sack. Sad Sack visits actress and model Sweetie Sack on the set of her TV show, it's a busy day filled with glamour and laughs galore! Another new Sad Sack cousin Sea Sack tells a sea story of his journey in the South Pacific. Plus more Sad Sack Navy Gobs and Gals, Knave Sad Sack, Skater Sack, Muttsy, Ol'’ Sod Sack and Little Sad. An Extra Big Issue filled with Extra Big Fun and Laughs!

Sad Sack No.292

GEORGE BAKER

Fred Rhoads

Alfred Harvey

Big H Books

The Sad Sack Collector's Pack 1 (6 issues) $15.95 Sad Sack® is back! With all his Funny Friends! Get in on the laughs with, the Sad Sack® Sarge Circle, Sadie Sack, Muttsy the Talking Dog, General Rockjaw, Slob Slobinski, Hi-Fi Tweeter and the rest of the troops. An Army Life Fun Parade in every issue! With five covers by Sad Sack creator George Baker! Issues include: Sad Sack® Comics No.288, 289, 290, 291, The Original SAD SACK® #1 and Sad Sack® at Home for the Holidays #1.

Sad Sack Collector's Pack No.1

Jack O'Brien

Joe Dennett

Paul McCarthy

Ken Selig

Recollections Comics

<p>Welcome to Michigan's Old Mission Peninsula located in northern Grand Traverse County in the Grand Traverse Bay region! In this revised edition, you can learn of the history of Old Mission Peninsula and its barns. The book contains an abundance of pictures and will no doubt bring back lots of memories for many. Author Evelyn Johnson has been awarded the State History Award for her book "Barns of Old Mission Peninsula and Their Stories" by the Historical Society of Michigan.</p>

Barns of Old Mission Peninsula and Their Stories

Eladybug Publications

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