Mark Johnson

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Brockton, Massachusetts, tracing its transformation from a rural settlement to a thriving industrial city and, more recently, to its efforts in modern revitalization and diversification. The book delves into the city's economic, social, political, and cultural evolution, examining the rise and fall of the shoe industry that once defined its economy and the challenges and opportunities that have shaped...

This comprehensive exploration of Plymouth, Massachusetts, delves into the town's rich history, from its early colonial days as the landing site of the Pilgrims to its modern role in American culture and society. The book covers Plymouth's geographic and historical context, its founding by the Puritans, and its significant contributions to American democracy and religious freedom. It examines the development of Plymouth through pivotal historical...

What makes a fifty-year-old man quit a highly successful career in charity work to take on the low-paid, dangerous job of being a police officer? When Mark Johnson left the United Way to become the oldest rookie in the Mobile, Alabama, police department, he didn't just have to adjust to a new career-he had to adjust to an entirely new life of danger, violence, and stark moral choices. "Apprehensions and Convictions" is Johnson's explosive memoir of...

Mark Johnson tells a timeless tale of the struggle to find truth in belief, faith in fact, and friendship in times of fear. It is a new survival story, one that takes place post-climate apocalypse where our main character, Elon, thirty-seven, alone, hungry, and desperate to hear just another voice, is determined to discover what is next for a world sunken and on fire. When Elon discovers a hidden retreat deep in the woods of Northern Michigan, he...

History of New Bedford offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the city's multifaceted history, tracing its journey from a small colonial settlement to a thriving, diverse urban center. Through twenty meticulously researched chapters, this book delves into New Bedford's geography, founding, and early settlement, while examining the pivotal moments and figures that have shaped its development. Key themes include the city's central role in...

The History of Somerville, Massachusetts is a comprehensive exploration of the city's evolution, from its origins as part of Charlestown to its emergence as a vibrant, diverse urban center in the Boston metropolitan area. Spanning 20 chapters, the book delves into various facets of Somerville's rich history, covering its geography, founding, political history, economic development, cultural life, education, and much more. Through detailed analysis...

This comprehensive history of Haverhill, Massachusetts, explores the city's development from its early colonial roots to its modern-day transformation into a diverse urban center. Through twenty detailed chapters, the book delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic shifts, political evolution, economic growth, and cultural milestones. Key moments in Haverhill's history are examined, including its rise as an industrial hub during the 19th...

This book provides a comprehensive and detailed history of Waltham, Massachusetts, from its early colonial settlement to its modern-day prominence as a center for industry, technology, education, and culture. Organized into 20 chapters, it explores the city's rich evolution through diverse lenses, covering aspects such as geography, founding, economic growth, political history, housing, law, sports, religion, and technology. Waltham's industrial beginnings,...

The History of Worcester offers a comprehensive exploration of the city's rich and multifaceted history, from its early settlement to its current role as a dynamic urban center. Spanning twenty chapters, the book delves into key aspects of Worcester's development, including its geography, founding, demographic evolution, political history, economic transformation, and the growth of its infrastructure. It traces the city's journey through industrialization,...

Since its invention, the Caterpillar tractor has played a key role in the industrial development of the United States. From the turn of the century to Neil Armstrongs first step on the lunar surface, Tracks Across America traces the evolution of both a machine and the company that built it. Written by a retired Caterpillar Inc. engineer and a Peoria-area journalist, the book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the company and the unique heritage of...