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After the Civil War broke out, abolitionists argued that enlisting black soldiers would help the North win the war and would be a massive step in the fight for equal rights. President Lincoln did not adopt this policy.  He believed, as did his cabinet, that arming African Americans, especially the former or escaped slaves, would force the critical, so far loyal border states to secede.  This reaction would cripple the Union’s war effort and ultimately lead to defeat for the North.  Federal law, dating back to 1792, barred blacks from bearing arms in the army, even though this law was temporarily waived during the Revolution and the War of 1812.   &nb...

Thanks to the new movement for historians, concentrating on the small picture of everyday life, much of the life of Jews throughout “modern” history has been revealed. Everyday history can best be understood and defined as a background story of mass movements and outsiders. Individuals not included in history are an essential part of the history-from-below theory's primary focus, which includes the disenfranchised, the oppressed, the poor, the nonconformists, the subaltern, and the otherwise forgotten people. This theory also usually focuses on events occurring in the fullness of time or when an overwhelming wave of smaller events causes certain developments. Historians of everyday life ...

Paper back version" The first-line colored combat troops never exceeded 6,000 men serving in combat units. An additional 4,000 auxiliaries joined them and were recruited in the South for picket duty. Statistically, only 30,000 of the 179,000 black volunteers were combat troops.[1] Because of Union prejudice, African American uniformed soldiers were not used in combat as much as they might have been.[2] It was not until 1864 that Congress granted equal pay to the US Colored Troops.[3]In terms of the Confederacy, more than 380,000 were conscripted to work for the Confederate military in precisely the same jobs as we see above that non-combatant Union Afro-Americans were assigned. The differenc...

Pop Music Legends, by Hank Moore, is the only book that encompasses a full-scope music perspective, whereas the other books are micro-niche focused.  It covers 100 years of change and growth of the music recording industry.  It is based upon the author’s involvement in music over the years, interviews with hundreds of music stars and his knowledge of pop culture."Pop Music Legends” has 37 chapters, fondly reviewing all eras of music. Follows Hank's 6 Pulitzer Prize nominated business books. Love of music began in my first job as a 10-year-old radio DJ. He met Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Dick Clark, Beyoncé and hundreds of others in music. He was induct...

Most men don’t wake up one day feeling “broken.”They just slowly stop feeling like themselves.The edge is dull.Energy crashes hit harder.Focus slips.Sleep doesn’t fix it.Motivation feels… muted.And everyone tells you to just push harder.That’s the problem.Men’s Vitality Reset by Dave Lawrence isn’t another hype-fueled program telling you to grind more, lift heavier, or overhaul your life overnight.It’s for the man who knows something’s off, and wants his strength, energy, and drive back without extremes.Inside, you’ll learn:What vitality actually means (and why most men misunderstand it)How chronic stress quietly drains motivation and staminaWhy blood sugar swings wreck...

Most men don’t “burn out.”They keep going.They show up.They handle it.They stay productive.And quietly feel exhausted all the time.Sleep doesn’t restore.Patience gets shorter.Focus slips.Calm feels out of reach.Men’s Stress, Burnout & Recovery by Dave Lawrence is for the man who’s still functioning, but running on fumes.This isn’t about quitting your job, escaping your responsibilities, or trying extreme fixes.It’s about understanding what chronic stress is actually doing to your nervous system, and how to reset it without blowing up your life.Inside, you’ll learn:Why burnout rarely looks dramaticHow stress keeps your body stuck in “alert mode.”Why sleep changes und...

Most men don’t feel weak.They feel drained.Energy spikes… then crashes.Focus fades halfway through the day.Workouts take more out of you than they should.Caffeine stops being optional; it becomes, survival.And everyone says it’s just age.It’s not.Natural Remedies for Men’s Energy & Stamina by Dave Lawrence is for the man who’s tired of riding the stimulation rollercoaster.This isn’t about pushing harder.It’s not another high-caffeine productivity plan.And it’s definitely not hype.It’s about rebuilding stamina at the system level, so your energy lasts.Inside, you’ll learn:The real difference between energy and staminaHow chronic stress quietly drains enduranceWhy caf...

Most men hear “hormones” and immediately think something is broken.Low energy.Flat mood.Slower recovery.Drive that doesn’t hit the same.So the instinct is to fix testosterone.But hormones don’t just fail.They respond to how you live.Men’s Hormonal Balance by Dave Lawrence is for the man who wants steady energy, a stronger mood, and real confidence, without extreme protocols or obsessing over lab numbers.This isn’t about hacking your biology.It’s about supporting it.Inside, you’ll learn:What testosterone actually does (and what it doesn’t)How chronic stress quietly suppresses hormonal balanceWhy sleep timing matters as much as total hoursHow blood sugar swings affect mood an...

If focus feels harder than it used to…If discipline shows up one week and disappears the next…If motivation collapses the moment pressure hits…It’s not a character flaw.It’s overload.Men’s Focus, Discipline & Mental Strength by Dave Lawrence is for the man who’s tired of forcing productivity and calling it discipline.Because real mental strength isn’t built through pressure.It’s built through stability.This isn’t hustle culture.It’s not a motivational pep talk.And it’s not another productivity hack.It’s a grounded system for rebuilding clarity, consistency, and self-trust.Inside, you’ll learn:Why mental fatigue gets mistaken for lazinessHow focus depends on ne...

There comes a point where grinding isn’t enough.You’ve built strength.You’ve built discipline.You’ve carried responsibility without complaining.But eventually the question hits:What am I actually building?And who am I becoming in the process?Men’s Purpose, Leadership & Longevity by Dave Lawrence is for the man who’s done chasing performance — and ready to live with direction.This isn’t about status.It’s not about louder leadership.And it’s not another success formula.It’s about alignment.Inside, you’ll explore:Why purpose has nothing to do with job titlesWho you are after burnout and pressureLeadership without egoIntegrity as a daily practiceCarrying responsibilit...

Do you feel tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix?Like everything takes more effort than it should.Like, small tasks feel weirdly overwhelming.Like you’re moving through life underwater.Nothing is “wrong.”But nothing feels right either.That’s not laziness.It’s not weakness.And it’s not you failing at life.Everything Feels Heavy is for the quiet kind of depression, the numbness, the burnout, the mental fog, the heaviness that doesn’t look dramatic from the outside.This isn’t a “just think positive” message.It’s not a productivity reboot.And it won’t tell you to force happiness.It explains what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system, and why motivation dis...

What does healthy aging actually look like for women?Not extreme anti-aging routines.Not fear-based advice.Not chasing youth.But steady strength.Stable energy.Clear thinking.Emotional resilience that holds up over time.Women’s Longevity & Whole-Life Wellness, Book 5 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for women who want to age with confidence, not panic.Because your 40s, 50s, and beyond aren’t about decline.They’re about recalibration.Hormones shift.Recovery changes.Stress hits differently.And what worked at 30 may not work now.This book gives you a practical, research-informed roadmap for long-term strength and balance, without extremes.If you want to:• Maintain strength and ind...

You’re handling everything.Work.Family.Decisions.Responsibilities.From the outside? You look solid.So why do you feel less sure of yourself than you used to?Confidence doesn’t usually disappear in one dramatic moment.It erodes quietly.Through constant pressure.By putting yourself last.Through being the reliable one for everyone else.Women’s Confidence, Identity & Self-Trust, Book 4 of The Women’s Balance Series — is for the woman who’s still showing up… but feels disconnected inside.This isn’t about becoming louder.Or tougher.Or reinventing yourself.It’s about coming back to center.If you’ve noticed:• Second-guessing decisions you used to make easily• Feeling drai...

Do you wake up at 2 or 3 a.m. wide awake for no reason?Exhausted all day.Wired at night.In bed long enough… but never actually restored.You’re not “bad at sleeping.”Your nervous system is overloaded.Women’s Sleep, Recovery & Nervous System Health, Book 3 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for the woman who’s tired of fighting her nights.Because sleep isn’t just about habits.It’s about safety, stress, and hormonal rhythm.If you’re dealing with:• Waking between 2–4 a.m.• Light, fragmented sleep• “Tired but wired” evenings• Stress-related insomnia• Hormonal shifts affecting rest• Racing thoughts at night• Morning grogginess despite enough hoursThis boo...

You’re doing everything “right.”Eating well.Getting things done.Holding it all together.So why are you still this tired?Energy unpredictable.Mood harder to regulate.Sleep lighter.Afternoons that feel like a wall.It’s not laziness.And it’s not weakness.Your rhythm is off.Women’s Energy & Hormonal Balance, Book 1 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for the woman who’s tired of pushing through exhaustion and wondering what changed.Because fatigue isn’t random.Stress hormones.Blood sugar swings.Nervous system overload.Hormonal shifts across life stages.They all shape how you feel, every single day.If you’re experiencing:• Persistent fatigue• Afternoon crashes• “Tire...