Born in Tennessee in 1841, George L. Knox survived slavery and service with both Confederate and Union armies during the Civil War and afterward made his way north to find a chilly reception in Indiana. His autobiography covers the first 44 years of his life and tells how he persevered against threats, harassment, and physical intimidation to become a leading citizen of Indianapolis and an important figure of the Republican Party.

Dr. Derrick Lawson is one of the most brilliant scientists of our time and he has devoted his life to solving the greatest weakness of the human condition: aging. Together with his partner, Dr. Jason Barlow, he has founded The Body Perfect, a company that uses Lawson's unique cellular restoration process to give anyone a new, literally perfect body. The journey to this stage hasn't been easy, requiring countless trials and errors to achieve earth-shattering scientific breakthroughs while h...

As a forensic pathologist, Doctor Sloan Madison gets to play detective in her job as assistant medical examiner of Volusia County, Florida. That can be fun, until someone of means doesn't want you poking around. A routine autopsy takes a strange turn when Sloan stumbles upon evidence of intentional death, changing a death by natural causes into a homicide. But this case involves presidential politics and a large fortune. At the same time, her personal life gets complicated, requiring a re-...

Dr. Derrick Lawson is one of the most brilliant scientists of all time and he has devoted his life to solving the greatest weakness of the human condition: aging. Together with his partner, Dr. Jason Barlow, he has founded The Body Perfect, a company that uses Lawson's unique cellular restoration process to give anyone a new, literally perfect body. The journey to this stage hasn't been easy, requiring countless trials and errors to achieve earth-shattering scientific breakthroughs while h...

The cross and empty tomb form the center of the Christian faith. The church celebrates these two events in what is traditionally referred to as the Lord's Supper. It is the custom in some Christian traditions to have a brief meditation related to the Lord's Supper immediately prior to participation. These may be given by the pastor or by a layperson who presides over the ceremony. This book is a series of meditations delivered prior to the celebration of the Lord's Supper. It is our hope t...

WARD OF THE STATE - AIR FORCE - BRITISH NUCLEAR TESTS VETERAN - COLD WAR DIPLOMAT - BUSINESSThis is a true-life story told by a man who believes that despite his start in life he succeeded in reaching the almost impossible goals he set for himself. There is much to interest the reader: Domestic and child abuse - Ward of the state - Orphanages - RAAF service, British nuclear tests at Maralinga, Office of the Air Attaché, Washington, DC, USA; and Foreign Service at embassies in Mosco...

Previous to the recent introduction of western literature and science, the intellectual development of the Japanese may be studied in three periods, each characterized by a distinctive system of religion and ethics. The first period came to an end in the eighth century of our era. It was the period of Shinto and of pure native thought. It has been fully treated in the Transactions of this society. The second period began with the introduction of Buddhism and, with it, of the Chinese civili...

First published in 1993, The Biology of the Southern Ocean has been referred to as international research at its best and an invaluable reference. Drawing on the considerable volume of information published in the last ten years, this second edition retains the format that made the first edition a popular bestseller, while updating the information with the latest research results available. The book begins with a description of the physico-chemical environment and, in a logical sequence, c...

The Ecology of Seashores explores the complex shore environment. It covers the ways in which representative species have adapted to life in a constantly changing environment in terms of their interactions, the control of community structure, and how energy and materials are cycled in different ecosystems. Written by an eminent marine biologist,

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the pages of The National Geographic Magazine Vol. 07 - 05. May 1896. Witness the world through the lens of intrepid explorers as they venture into uncharted territories. From the depths of the ocean to the summit of mountains, discover the wonders of nature, the diversity of cultures, and the marvels of human ingenuity. This unabridged edition offers a captivating glimpse into the past, providing a timeless record of our planet's beauty and the h...

A colorful tour through the enthralling world of oriental carpets and its unusual characters that is also an honest and often humorous meditation about beautiful objects and our impulse to collect them.One day, the prizewinning poet George Bradley happened to take note of a carpet that had lain beneath his feet for decades. Carefully studying its weave and pattern, he was astonished by its complexity and allure. He became suddenly fascinated, and his newfound curio...

"Some Reptiles and Amphibians from Korea" is a scientific work that presents a comprehensive study of various reptile and amphibian species found in Korea. The authors, George William Byers, J. Knox Jones, and Robert G. Webb, contribute their expertise to document the biodiversity of these groups in the region, offering insights into their taxonomy, ecology, and distribution.The publication begins with an overview of the geographic and environmental contexts of Korea, detailing the habitat...