Study of ante-bellum Southern cotton plantations examined through letters found in the correspondence of U.S. President James Knox Polk. The letters discuss agricultural and economic aspects of the overseerships of several individual planters. Includes an overview of the work, duties, and contractual obligations of the overseer and a chapter on the plantation experience of President Polk.

The Lost Fruits of Waterloo by John Spencer Bassett is a historical analysis and commentary on the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place in 1815 and marked a significant turning point in European history. In this work, Bassett explores the implications of the battle not only for Britain and France but for the entire continent, examining the political, social, and economic changes that followed the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. He investigates the various outcomes and reperc...

"Speaking of the causes which brought white servitude to an end in North Carolina, Dr. John Spencer Bassett...says...the incoming negro slaves...were seen to be cheaper than the white servants." -Booker T. Washington, The Story of the Negro"Dr. John Spencer Bassett...is well known in the state...deeply interested in North Carolina history and has been a tireless investigator and prolific writer...his best know works on North Carolina are...Slavery and Servitude in t...

A guide to embracing the transformative wisdom of yoga.Take My Yoga connects yoga’s eight major teachings to the call to follow Jesus, exploring how we might do that through yogic wisdom. Essentially a practical book without reference to doctrine or dogma, Take My Yoga provides insights and practices for supporting different spiritual journeys, particularly Christians exploring their faith in new ways or yogis looking for a deeper practice, or simply a path for peo...

The information age is over. For you to become successful in today's economy, you have to build powerful, mutually beneficial relationships with the right people, who have the right skills and can properly complement your strengths. If you already had all the skills, connections, resources, financial backing and technology you needed to reach the top, you'd already be there. Today's world moves fast. One person cannot possibly be an expert---or even stay informed---about all there is to kn...

The nations of Europe fought a great war to a finish a hundred and two years ago, defeating a master leader of men and ending the ambitions of a brilliantly organized nation. They were so well satisfied with their achievement that they imagined that peace, won after many years of suffering, was a sufficient reward for their sacrifices. To escape impending subjugation seemed enough good fortune for the moment. They forgot that it was a principle and not merely a man they had been contending...

The nations of Europe fought a great war to a finish a hundred and two years ago, defeating a master leader of men and ending the ambitions of a brilliantly organized nation. They were so well satisfied with their achievement that they imagined that peace, won after many years of suffering, was a sufficient reward for their sacrifices. To escape impending subjugation seemed enough good fortune for the moment. They forgot that it was a principle and not merely a man they had been contending...

A gripping memoir of survival and resilience, sharing true stories of close calls and the lessons they revealed about living with purpose, character, and strength.How do you live after narrowly escaping death?In Twenty Times I Almost Died: Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival, John Spencer, a soldier, father, and one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare, shares gripping true stories drawn from a lifetime spent on the cusp of danger.

Something happens in students when they define themselves as makers and inventors and creators. They discover powerful skills—problem-solving, critical thinking, and imagination—that will help them shape the world’s future … our future. In LAUNCH, John Spencer and A.J. Juliani provide a process that can be incorporated into every class at every grade level ... even if you don’t consider yourself a “creative teacher.” And if you dare to innovate and view creativity as an essential s...

Sir Winston Churchill's paternal grandmother and the mother of Randolph Churchill, the 7th Duchess of Marlborough, has been a slight figure in many other people's biographies yet her own story as a member of a remarkable family has never been fully told, until now.Frances Anne Emily Vane-Tempest-Stewart's family background, as well as her own life, is steeped in great historical names and occasions. She was the eldest daughter of the 3rd Marquess and Marchioness of...

Kids begin their learning journey as curious problem solvers who ask questions and create solutions. As they go through school, something happens to many of our students, and they begin to play the game of school, eager to be compliant and follow a path instead of making their own. As teachers, leaders, and parents, we have the opportunity to be the guide in our kids’ education and unleash the creative potential of each and every student. In a world that is ever changing, our job is not to...

A much sought-after volume of reminiscences from the British Army, taken by a sergeant in the 7th Regiment of Foot, or the Royal Fusiliers. Sergeant Cooper was an educated man and, inspired by the spectre of the Napoleonic invasion fleet sitting in the famous Boulogne camps, he volunteered to serve his country. He chose to transfer to a regular army regiment which would allow him to fight the French overseas, as the threat of invasion had been removed as Napoleon concentrated on further co...