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Crush: 26 Real-LifeTales of First Love

This book includes an essay by Russellville novelist Amy Greene, bestselling author of Bloodroot.

To read Chapter 16‘s interview with Amy Greene, click here.

The Unionist in East Tennessee: Captain William K. Byrd and the Mysterious Raid of 1861

The Unionist in East Tennessee: Captain William K. Byrd and the Mysterious Raid of 1861

The Unionist in East Tennessee: Captain William K. Byrd and the Mysterious Raid of 1861

by Marvin Byrd

The History Press
192 pages
$21.99

During the Civil War, Tennessee was perhaps the most conflicted state in the Confederacy. Allegiance to either side could mean life or death, as Union militia captain and longtime Tennessee native William K. Byrd discovered in the fall of 1861 when he and his men were ambushed by a band of Confederate sympathizers and infantrymen. This unauthorized raid led to the arrest of thirty-five men and the death of several others. Details of this mysterious skirmish have remained buried in archives and personal accounts for years. Now, for the first time, A Unionist in East Tennessee uncovers a dramatic yet forgotten chapter of Civil War history.

–From the Publisher

Quitter

Quitter

Quitter

By Jon Acuff

Lampo Press
256 pages
$19.99

Have you ever felt caught between the tension of a day job and a dream job? That gap between what you have to do and what you d love to do?

–From the Publisher

Civil Rights History from the Ground Up: Local Struggles, a National Movement

Civil Rights History from the Ground Up: Local Struggles, a National Movement

Civil Rights History from the Ground Up: Local Struggles, a National Movement

Edited by Emilye Crosby

University of Georgia Press
510 pages
$26.95

“Engaging and accessible for nonspecialists and thought provoking for scholars, this well-written, feisty book offers cutting-edge historiography, tools for teachers, and insights for all of us. It is a must read for anyone interested in the freedom struggle and in a just, democratic society.”

–Julian Bond, founding member of SNCC and former chair of the NAACP

Come Together: The Business Wisdom of The Beatles

“Treat[s] the Beatles’ successes and failures as a sort of Rosetta Stone not just for aspiring rock stars, but also for businesspeople everywhere…It’s an intriguing idea.”

Amy Wallace, The New York Times

“Once you read Come Together, you’ll never look at the Fab Four the same way again.”

Rieva Lesonsky, SmallBizDaily.com

“Come Together is one of the most innovative books ever on the Beatles. They don’t teach it like this in business school, but they should. It’s like getting an MBA from the greatest band in history.”

Cumberland Odyssey

Cumberland Odyssey

Cumberland Odyssey

David Brill (Author) and Bill Campbell (Photographer)

Mountain Trail Press
144 pages
$39.95

Exploring the Cumberland Valley and Plateau, this account illustrates the natural history of the area and reflects on the completion of the proposed Cumberland Trail. A memorable journey through Tennessee’s hills, forests, and unspoiled wilderness, this record offers a glimpse into the scenic trail and what is in store for adventurous hikers and nature lovers. Illustrated throughout, this chronicle showcases the area’s beauty through its streams, waterfalls, birds, and fauna.

–From the Publisher

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