For 4 million slaves, emancipation was a liberation and resurrection story of biblical proportion, both the clearest example of God’s intervention in human history and a sign of the end of days. In this book, Matthew Harper demonstrates how black southerners’ theology, in particular their understanding of the end times, influenced nearly every major economic and political decision they made in the aftermath of emancipation. From considering what demands to make in early Reconstruction to d...

In the Civil War era, Americans nearly unanimously accepted that humans battled in a cosmic contest between good and evil and that God was directing history toward its end. The concept of God's Providence and of millennialism -- Christian anticipations of the end of the world -- dominated religious thought in the nineteenth century. During the tumultuous years immediately prior to, during, and after the war, these ideas took on a greater importance as Americans struggled with the unprecede...

Slow Cooker Recipes for Christmas   This Christmas season is a time to spend with family so the last thing you want to do is spend hours preparing a meal. With your slow cooker and this cookbook in hand, you can quickly and easily make a wide variety of Christmas favorites.   In this book you will receive the following: A collection of 6 tasty snacks and appetizers Eight delicious soups and stews to prepare in your slow...

You use the computer every day; otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this guide! If you are also into mobile devices, then you have two good reasons for trying out Windows 8, the latest OS offering by Microsoft. If you think you need to know more before making the switch, then you have come to the right place. Unleash the Power of Windows 8 is your ultimate guide to what this new OS is all about. In this guide you will find a step-by-step introduction to Windows 8 backed by lucid imag...

When family and friends converge on the kitchen, expectant and hungry for a memorable meal, swinging open the pantry door can lead either to inspiration or despair. At some point, everyone has stared at threadbare shelves, all too ready to call for takeout! When life gets hectic, it’s easy to live week by week with paltry leftovers and empty cabinets. Yet with a culinary arsenal at the ready, at-home chefs can whip up anything from the simplest snack to the fanciest bite. The Provisio...

Have you been planning this Thanksgivings meal to be one of the best Thanksgivings of all time? If you are, then this recipe book will be exactly what you have been looking for. A recipe book filled with tried and tested Thanksgiving recipes that will leave your family and guests reaching for heaping second and third helpings. As this holiday approaches closer, the thought of all the warm and delicious meals bring a feeling of excitement and anticipation in everyone. Give your fami...

If you are fed up of budgeting and living from pay check to pay check, giving frugal cooking a try just might be your way out. This book not only helps you plan your weekly meals with its super easy and mouth watering recipes but also disciplines you into a smart grocery shopper. Though commonly heard, not everyone knows what Frugal Cooking really means, it goes beyond saving money on the ingredients. Frugal Cooking with Dried and Canned Foods sheds light on the entire benefits and...

Delicious Christmas Treats: 25 Recipes You Can't Resist   Start a new tradition this holiday season with a delicious Christmas treat. In this book you will find a collection of 25 different Christmas treats to bring a little sweetness to your holiday season. With tasty recipes like Peppermint Chocolate Brownies, Snickerdoodle Cupcakes, and Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, you are sure to find something for everyone on your Christmas list. 

Here’s some good news for all iOS users. iOS 7 is finally here and is set to take the world by storm. Well, if you’ve upgraded to the latest iOS version, there are chances your device would look alien. Interestingly, this latest offering from Apple has a number of amazing features but you may not find them on day one. This can be a little depressing for some of you, but, there’s nothing to worry about. iOS 7 Starter Guide is packed with some useful tips and information to help you browse t...

This e-book offers organic food puree recipes for babies. Parents do all they can to keep their kids from eating junk foods, simply because it’s unhealthy. You don’t know how the food was prepared and what it contains. Sadly, in the times we live in, where most of our food is produced using synthetic inputs like fertilizers, pesticides etc. We aren’t even sure what the fruits and vegetables we purchase contain. So technically, you might be feeding your kid a banana, but the chances are you...

Thai cuisine represents a fascinating combination of culture, art, and food. It blends natural ingredients with traditional Southeast Asian herbs to create a fine aroma which is simply irresistible. While Thai food is known for its spicy flavor, it also offers a wide range of herb infused and mild entrées. It might seem a little complicated in the beginning; however, by following a step by step guide, you can master this cuisine in no time. From intricate curries to mou...

If you are looking to get pregnant then this book may be the most important publication that you will ever read. This book covers information on the many things that you can do in order to get pregnant and to become successful in doing so. This book starts by taking a look at how you can use different methods of conception while also figuring out ways to keep yourself from being infertile or to at least enhance your potential to become pregnant. You will also learn from this guide ab...