The ideal "First Reader" for anyone just beginning a serious study of the Highland Scots who emigrated to the Carolinas.  Equally valuable for those who have been exploring these subjects for years.  Dr. Kelly's focus on the families involved brings this story to a personal level, and the genealogical material assembled provides an excellent starting point for anyone interested in any of the many family names included.

Class of the Carolinas

Cheatham, Mike

Bee Tree Books

An Athens Diary: 1996 : One Georgia City's Olympic Experience

Children's Books

Invisible Vision: The hidden story of Dr. Newton K. Wesley, American contact lens pioneer

As recently as 1940, contact lenses did not exist for Americans. Invisible Vision is the hidden story of the man who brought them into existence, trained doctors and opticians to fit them, and developed the country's largest contact lens manufacturing company that started the industry. Despite these accomplishments, few people know his name or background. The surprising and inspiring life of Dr. Newton K. Wesley-born to Japanese immigrant parents who arrived at the turn of the 19th century, and eventually rising to create the US contact lens market-is a story of survival and flourishing against the odds.\nDr. Wesley gives hope to those starting life and businesses from nothing as someone who earned success in the face of loss: he was a US Citizen who lost everything in WWII, even his wife and two children who were incarcerated in Japanese American war camps, while he remained free to start a new life and career. His tale is one of perseverance with a big payoff.

Biographies & Memoirs

Wesley, Roy

Community & Culture

As recently as 1940, contact lenses did not exist for Americans. Invisible Vision is the hidden story of the man who brought them into existence, trained doctors and opticians to fit them, and developed the country's largest contact lens manufacturing company that started the industry. Despite these accomplishments, few people know his name or background. The surprising and inspiring life of Dr. Newton K. Wesley-born to Japanese immigrant parents who arrived at the turn of the 19th century, and eventually rising to create the US contact lens market-is a story of survival and flourishing against the odds. Dr. Wesley gives hope to those starting life and businesses from nothing as someone who earned success in the face of loss: he was a US Citizen who lost everything in WWII, even his wife and two children who were incarcerated in Japanese American war camps, while he remained free to start a new life and career. His tale is one of perseverance with a big payoff.

Carol B. Pratt: Pacific University's Original Optometric Genius

Goss, David A.

Pike, Scott E

Professionals & Academics

During my teaching career I heard the question, "What can you do with a degree in philosophy?" many times from some students I taught (and their parents). I know that many other philosophy professors have heard the same question.
The point works to dispel the view that studying philosophy is impractical or unimportant. As it turns out, most of the students I taught over the years who got a degree in philosophy went on to non-academic jobs and careers. They dispel the notion that the only thing one can do with a degree in philosophy is to teach philosophy.
Does studying philosophy teach one how to fix a leaky faucet? No, but neither does studying economics. Does studying philosophy lead to rewarding and fulfilling careers? Not necessarily, but it certainly can.

What Can I Do With a Degree in Philosophy?

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Going to the eye doctor for the first time can be scary. That is why Buddy and his best friend Cody have shared their eye doctor adventure. While reading Buddy's book, children will be exposed to many common procedures and the positive outcome of getting an eye examination.

Buddy Gets His First Pair of Glasses

Pastuck, Tawnya

Growing Up & Facts of Life

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