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Down Town 11 reviews
Ferrol Sams
Mercer University Press, 2007
Downtown
Dr. Ferrol Sams is a truly expert in his novels about Southern Living. Too bad more should be written as the Old South is rapidly disappearing
Downtown is atypical description of small town stories. It is recommending reading for everyone but especially those who loves southern humor.
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The Melungeons: The Resurrection of a Proud People : An Untold Story of Ethnic Cleansing in America16 reviews
N. Brent Kennedy, Robyn Vaughan Kennedy
Mercer University Press, 1997
A work of extraordinary bravery
Legal History of the Color Line: The Rise And Triumph of the One-drop Rule
Dr. Kennedy is a very brave man. He has endured a great deal of personal abuse and threats in order to unravel the mystery of the Melungeons and seriously examine the discrepancy between their official "Scots-Irish" paper trail and a genetic reality more similar to Southern Europeans and Central and South Asians.
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No Saints, No Saviors: My Years With The Allman Brothers Band 9 reviews
Willie Perkins
Mercer University Press, 2005
A great book about what it says it's about
As the book itself says, this isn't a comprehensive study of the ABB. What it is is a nice series of cronological essays about Willie's time with and around the ABB. It is a quick but satifying read and a must for any fan of the ABB or music of the late 60s and 70s. It is a nice view into those lived it.
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THE HEBREW GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 4 reviews
George Howard
Mercer University Press, 2005
Background
Some background may be useful here. Jerome, the translator of the Vulgate around 400 A.D., who is considered the greatest Hebrew scholar of the late Roman Imperial age, wrote the following in his De Viris Illustribus (Of Illustrious Men): "Matthew, also called Levi, apostle and aforetimes publican, composed a gospel of Christ at first published in Judea in Hebrew for the sake of those of the ...
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Presidential Praise: Our Presidents and Their Hymns
C. Edward Spann, Michael Williams
Mercer University Press, 2008
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A Georgia Native Plant Guide 3 reviews
Tina M. Samuels
Mercer University Press, 2005
From the Author
As for Ms. Schrums review:
The sunflower was chosen by the Publisher and I had no control over it or had input into it.
I have proof I'd gladly send you that I contacted each and every person in my Acknowledgements.
Also, if the nomenclature is incorrect its because either my data I collected straight from the Department of Natural Resources or from the PLANTSdatabase is incorrect. I'll ...
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The Book of Marie7 reviews
Terry Kay
Mercer University Press, 2007
The Book About Marie is as much about individual bonds and knowing a place as home as it is about turbulent history
Written by Georgia Writers Hall of Fame author Terry Kay, The Book of Marie is a novel centered upon the fiftieth reunion of the Overton High School class of 1955. Protagonist Cole Bishop remained friends with high school classmate Marie Fitzpatrick well after graduation, yet has been struck by her surprisingly accurate predictions. Each of them witnessed America itself changing, sometimes ...
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THE TRAGEDY/TRIUMPH OF PHENIX CITY18 reviews
Margaret Anne Barnes
Mercer University Press, 1999
The Tragedy/Triumph of Phenix City, Alabama
I had seen a movie about Phenix City and wanted to get more info
on the subject. After searching for any books on the subject i came
across the Barnes book. After reading it I found it very informational
and very readable as well. Anyone interested in corruption and crime in an American city would like this book.
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To Honor These Men: A History of the Phillips Georgia Legion Infantry Battalion2 reviews
Richard M. Coffman, Kurt D. Graham
Mercer University Press, 2007
Odyssey of the Phillips Legion
This book is an excellent effort to detail the life and times of the men of the Georgia Phillip's Legion. It is easy to forget the difficulties which the Confederate soldiers had as individuals. We get caught up in battles and forget the men. This history examines the long contribution of this Legion to the war effort and also lists as much information as is known about the individuals who ...
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Mormonism in Dialogue with Contemporary Christian Theologies1 review
Mercer University Press, 2007
An Important Step
From an LDS perspective, this book represents a critical step in what is now being called the "Golden Age" of Mormonism in academia. The idea is old: Mormons and Christians writing in dialogue. The approach, however, is really the first of its kind: serious, real theology. I emphasize "real" because it may come as a shock to many LDS readers that they have never read or ever even been exposed to ...
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Career in Crisis: Paul "Bear" Bryant And the 1971 Season of Change2 reviews
John David Briley
Mercer University Press, 2006
Outstanding reflection on pivotal time in Bear Bryant's career
Mr. Briley writes an incredibly insightful book about the changing times surrounding the Bear's career. This is a must read for any Bama fan or admirer of the Bear! There are many books written about this amazing man, but none as focused on this particular year in the life of this American icon. Hats off to John David Briley and his outstanding literary efforts. I look forward to reading more ...
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The Orangeburg Massacre
Jack Bass, Jack Nelson
Mercer University Press, 1999
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An Appalachian Farmer's Story: Portrait of an Extraordinary Common Man 1 review
Diane Asseo Griliches
Mercer University Press, 2007
DO NOT ORDER FROM WOODY'S--DID NOT ARRIVE--NO REFUND RECEIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We cannot give the book a proper review as it was ordered as a Christmas gift and we were not given notice the book would not be sent until Dec. 20, 2007. This was our first purchase from Amazon--Woody's Books and it will be our last attempt to order from Amazon.
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The Imitation of Christ: A New Reading of the 1441 Latin Autograph Manuscript
a Kempis Thomas
Mercer University Press, 2007
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Ghosts And Shadows of Andersonville: Essays on the Secret Social Histories of America's Deadliest Prison2 reviews
Robert Scott Davis
Mercer University Press, 2006
Review from Atlanta Constitution
'Ghosts' offers new insights into Andersonville
By Kenneth H. Thomas Jr.
For the Journal-Constitution
Published on: 11/26/06
Robert Scott Davis, noted historian and genealogist of numerous works on Georgia history, is the author of "Ghosts and Shadows of Andersonville: Essays on the Secret Social Histories of America's Deadliest Prison."
The story of the Civil War prison in South ...
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Between Rock And A Home Place1 review
Chuck Leavell, J. Marshall Craig
Mercer University Press, 2004
Great Read From Rock's Greatest Piano Player
All of us old-school Allman Brother fans are forever saddened by the loss of band founder and leader Duane Allman in 1971. We all remember where we were the day we learned of his death, and we couldn't imagine how the Brothers could carry on without him. Another guitarist to take Duane's place? Impossible! And yet, in a stroke of genius, it was decided that, instead of another guitar player, a ...
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Walking Toward The Sunset: The Melungeons Of Appalachia (Melungeons: History, Culture, Ethnicity, & ...8 reviews
Wayne Winkler
Mercer University Press, 2005
Excellent synopsis of research as it currently stands
Wayne Winkler has done an outstanding job researching and synthesizing his findings into an informative, readable book.
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A Journey of Faith: An Introduction to Christianity
Jr., H. Wayne Ballard, Donald N. Penny, ...
Mercer University Press, 2002
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GEORGIA SHARPSHOOTER (Civil War Georgia) 1 review
George Jr. Montgomery
Mercer University Press, 1997
good diary
This is a good example of a soldier's diary/first person account. Good read for those who enjoy diaries of Civil War soldiers.
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Domestic Slavery Considered as a Scriptural Institution
Mercer University Press, 2008
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