The Williams family immigrated from Wales to Edgecombe Co., North Carolina during or before 1744.

A thorough exploration of the critical topics and issues facing family communication researchers today The Sage Handbook of Family Communication provides a comprehensive examination of family communication theory and research. Chapters by leading scholars in family communication expand the definition of family, address recent shifts in culture, and cover important new topics, including families in crisis, families and governmental policies, social media, and extended families. The combination of groundbreaking theories, research methods, and reviews of foundational and emerging research in family communication make this an invaluable resource that explores the critical topics and issues facing family communication researchers today.

Introduction Voice from the Soul of Trees Even before you read the first poem in this collection, I would like to set the stage for what the book is about. The book provides a contrast of nature and life, their parallel collage; their montage; and a voice that blends life together. Life, as we all experience it, does not have a singular dimension. Neither does this collection of poetry. But what is does provide is a focus on our collective entities; you, I, us, and mankind; embracing, and living life as one; beyond boundaries. First, we are one with self; and secondarily, we are one with the world in which we live together; especially our loved ones. The resonant analogy is with nature, man, and living. The dominate figure in this collection is the tree; nature; and how nature and life work together. Trees have always intrigued me. They represent how life can comingle, and how they can create their own palette just as sisters and brothers, uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family members, friends, co-workers, acquaintances; people that challenge you; people that protect you, and people that love you; a universal tree. My initial inspiration came from this strong pecan tree that was in the backyard of my homestead. The tree was strong, stout, and sturdy; hovering limbs, knotty branches, and deep roots. This tree represented life on so many levels. It was more than a tree that provided spending money in her season of bounty or a tree that represented the toil of having to rack her abundant leaves. This tree represented wisdom; life; living; being grounded; strength of mankind, shelter, and unity. So with this frame of reference, I look to all trees to provide the same lessons. I can ride along the countryside, and see a tree, and become inspired by its beauty. I can feel the life that emits from her roots; her branches; her strength and her spirit. I see trees comingling together; oftentimes a unique family relies on the natural order of life to dictate their unique place. Reminiscent of life, our distinctive styles of living, and our sometimes disjointed realities, I look to the soul of the tree. It is from this perspective that I have penned this collection of poetry and prose. The uniqueness of the tree; in varying seasons, bless us with their flowers or their fruit. In varying seasons, the fruit is bountiful. In varying seasons, they lie dormant; bearing the harshness of cold winters. In varying seasons, we only see the stumps of their existence. In the spring of their season, they give us new trees strong enough to bear strong branches, knotty limbs, and deep roots. Celestine McMullen Allen

In this book you will find eleven short stories written by Guido Galeano Vega, a novel writer from the Republic of Paraguay. He is concerned with communicating those values which make a difference in people ́s lives. Although we, as human beings, are inclined to make mistakes, it is possible for us to acquire values by means of the information transmitted in one way or another. Christian values origin in the Israel nation experiences, chosen by God to be the bearers of the revelation of the Salvation plan for humanity as a whole. Such plan was fulfilled when Our Jesus Christ came to the world. This was the latest event revealed in the Holy Scriptures to all future generations. Even if people do not believe in a God, a Universal Creator, it is important to understand that all the Western cultures are powerful influenced by these values. I invite you to read this work and draw your own conclusions. They are basically fiction, but based on real Bible facts and values. God bless our lives always.

Margaret Hatcher was a wounded, wordless child who cried when her classmates made fun of her and put on a brave face for a mother who struggled with acute depression. As life presented her with new experiences, she slowly let go of her fearfulness, becoming an acclaimed educator who won numerous national awards, a national speaker, writer, and visual artist. Underneath It All: A Collection of Memoirs shows snapshots of her evolution: Flying out of a giant tree. A Long John Silver's out-of-body experience. Rehab with an ex-Marine. Honorable closure. Throughout, Hatcher shares her deep love of the places that formed and informed her, from a small town in Texas to the top of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado and the high deserts of Arizona. Spanning more than seven decades, Underneath It All takes us on an expedition to discover the truth of one remarkable woman's life.

A Little God Time for Kids is a book of devotions for children aged 4-7. It teaches them that God is loving, caring, and good in words that are easy-to-understand. God created each child for a reason. There is no one quite like you, and he is delighted to call you his. Let God’s joy come into your heart, mind, and spirit as you spend a little time with him. This is the newest release in the popular A Little God Time series which has sold over 200,000 copies to date.

SummaryBrother to Brother:Motivation for Young African-American Men is an anticipated bestseller for 2010. This book is a much needed tool to encourage young men to live up to their God-given potentials.Brother to Brotherprovides thought provoking quotes from various individuals on an array of topics: Education, Family, Fatherhood, Manhood, and Spirituality. Each segment is preceded by an essay relating to the chapter's subject matter.The Young men, the authors, have an established record of working with men, young and old helping them recognize their potential. The authors have reached out to other African-American men to be mentors through writing.Brother to Brother:Motivation for Young African-American Men is expected to be one of the top motivational books of its kind. Whether you are a young man or working with young African-American males, this book is a great addition to your resources for living a purposeful life. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be motivated to "grow into the crown that has been placed above your head."