Briefly Noted

“As the Home of American Music, Opryland USA still lives on in the hearts and minds of those who visited its wooded trails, lazy streams, exciting attractions, and toe-tapping performances.”

“The communities of northeast Tennessee are among the oldest settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains and the original 13 colonies. The cities of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport and surrounding towns of Elizabethton, Erwin, Greeneville, Jonesborough, Mountain City, and Rogersville are home to some of the most remarkable historic houses in the country.”

“Stories of snake-handling churches and the myths behind the death crown superstitions dot the landscape. The mysteries surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel still haunt residents. Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region.”

“The synthesized and annotated documents present the legal and constitutional arguments, both pro and con, on the complex subject of immigration and citizenship policy. Its features include a timeline, a handy glossary, a selected bibliography, and an index.”

“In her detailed attention to contemporary films and social media, and in linking up today’s violence against women with a long line of treasured fables and cultural archetypes, Kelly Oliver makes an important contribution to a discussion of great urgency. With eloquence and perspective, she not only exposes patterns of aggression against women but also shows the sometimes problematic ways in which women try to restore the balance.”

“Archie and his friends must race to find the last two members of their league in time to thwart Moffett’s plan and rescue humanity once more.”