Unsung

“We are not thieves. We are bold robbers. I am proud of the name.” Have you ever heard of a bandit who can make himself to be a hero? Jesse James definitely is the one. It was a tranquility morning in Oklahoma City. Yet, First Fidelity Bank was an exception. A herd of residents who dwelled in the most impoverished Oklahoma village gathered outside First Fidelity Bank. It was a coincidence that they had received a letter from Jesse James. In fact, Jesse James kept his word to steal bank

The title of this book is Rebels Against Slavery, and the authors are Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack. It was published by the Scholastic Press in 1996. It also has 182 pages, this includes the epilogue, the important dates, the bibliography, and the index. This is a book of significant dimension and importance. Slavery is as old as recorded history and so are slave rebellions. Whenever and wherever slavery has existed there has been resistance to it. One historian summarized it even more

When you ask the average person what the most important position in softball is, the answer will usually be along the lines of the pitcher or shortstop. While these positions are critical to the game, the true unsung hero is the catcher. The catcher has one of the most physically demanding and high-risk jobs on the field. Furthermore, the catcher must possess an intimate and thorough understanding of not only the game of softball but a deep connection with their pitcher as well as their entire team

“Sickness as a Resource” In “Sickness as a Resource,” Mary Douglas (1996), describes how an individuals therapeutic community, usually friends and family, plays a vital role when it comes to the choice of medical approach to take. Douglas demonstrates that sickness is social and adopting the sick role, which comes with associated compliance of social norms, is favourable to oneself as well as society. As a result of accepting the sick role, the therapeutic community offers advice on how to proceed

committing the heroic deeds. Yet there are copious amounts of people who have sacrifice themselves for a greater good but they have been lost through time even if their actions were prosperous or doomed in the end with a valiant purpose. They are unsung heroes who committed the actions based on their inner fire of what is right or honorable or rather than the fame they hope to achieve from those acts. The world or a populous may not know of their actions, but the actions and beliefs of an individual

The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, happened during the Second Sino-Japanese War of mass murder and mass rape by Japanese troops in Nanking. The massacre started on December 13, 1937 and lasted 6 weeks. During this time, soldiers of the Japanese Army killed Chinese citizens and took away all weapons from the chinese, numbering an estimated 40,000 to over 300,000 and perpetrated widespread rape and looting. The Nanjing Massacre was because of a very tough fight that the Chinese

“O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming.” All generations should respect our country, the American flag, United States veterans, and all branches of military. Earlier generations have provided us with the freedoms we have today such as opportunities, rights, and education. There have been many influential people throughout history that have played a huge role in fighting for our rights. In the past and currently equal opportunity has

Did you know that on the American West frontier there were over 35,000 cowboys and that 5,000-9,000 or more were african American? I bet those history books never taught you that. Many great african American contributions to this country have gone unsung for to long! Have you ever heard of Joe Louis? Before starting this essay neither had I . Joe Louis not only was and african American heavyweight boxing champion, but he also helped end segregation in the u.s armed forces while serving in the

Helen Keller was born in 1880 in Alabama. She became ill for a period of time, which resulted in the loss of her sight and hearing. This happened before she was two years old. Just before she turned seven, Helen’s parents hired a teacher, Anne Sullivan. Overtime, Anne taught Helen to behave and educated her. This was the greatest thing that could have happened, as Helen became determined to further her education and eventually paved the way for others who were visually and hearing impaired.

Your Kegels: The Unsung Heroes of Great Sex Exercise may be good for you, but if you're never heard of or exercised your Kegel muscles you're missing out on an important muscle group. When exercised, Kegels can improve the everyday quality of life for both men and women and, as an added bonus, may lead to better sex. If that doesn't motivate you to do these simple exercises then nothing will. What are Kegels? The Kegels are a group of muscles that make up the floor of your pelvis. They surround