This volume gathers the best previously unpublished and uncollected writings on Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln scholarship by one of his great biographers, Benjamin P. Thomas.A skilled historian and a masterful storyteller himself, Thomas was widely regarded as the greatest Lincoln historian of his generation. With these essays, he combines historical depth with narrative grace in delineating Lincoln's qualities as a humorist, lawyer, and politician. From colorful tall tales to clever...

Part One of this book is devoted to the history of New Salem. It tells who the inhabitants were, how they lived, and how they looked on life, giving Lincoln faith in people and himself. In Part Two, Lincoln's activities are discussed, and the meaning of the New Salem years in his development is appraised, introducing us to the people who knew, influenced, and befriended Lincoln and how he made a living in various ways and was elected to the legislature. Part Three explains the growth of th...

Long considered a classic, Benjamin P. Thomas's Abraham Lincoln: A Biography takes an incisive look at one of American history's greatest figures. Originally published in 1952 to wide acclaim, this eloquent account rises above previously romanticized depictions of the sixteenth president to reveal the real Lincoln: a complex, shrewd, and dynamic individual whose exceptional life has long intrigued the public.Thomas traces the president from his hardscrabble beginnings and ...

During the Civil War, Sylvanus Cadwallader, a war correspondent employed first by the Chicago Times and later for the New York Herald, was attached to General Grant’s headquarters from 1862 to 1865. Three Years with Grant is his account of that period.As a portrait of Grant, the personality and the military leader, as a civilian’s picture of how the war was fought at the command level, and, above all, as a hitherto unknown primary source of Civil War history, as a...

Creolizing Critical Theory highlights the Caribbean as a philosophical site from which, for centuries and until today, theorists have articulated pressing critiques of capitalism and colonialism. Some of these critiques, such as those of the Saramaka Maroons, have stressed the value of autonomy. Others, such as those of the West Indies Federation, have emphasized solidarity in the face of European occupation. Critical Theory, as an emancipatory project rooted in the values of auto...

Over the past forty years, the health humanities, previously called the medical humanities, has emerged as one of the most exciting fields for interdisciplinary scholarship, advancing humanistic inquiry into bioethics, human rights, health care, and the uses of technology. It has also helped inspire medical practitioners to engage in deeper reflection about the human elements of their practice.In Health Humanities Reader, editors Therese Jones, Delese Wear, and Lester D. F...

Tormented and controlled by little white pills and visions of the woman he’d loved, paramedic Noah McKeen fights to control his sordid, selfish behavior and stop a brutal reenactment of Jack the Ripper, history’s most notorious serial killer.

The final tome of the Revelation Riddle trilogy provides gripping prophetic revelation on God’s inimitable plan for humanity. Dark forces hatched an evil conspiracy to destroy human life, but God already intervened. Satan stepped into every trap set by the Creator. The judgment tipping point arrived—the world imminently moves into the next age. Unparalleled events soon unfold, setting the righteous free and ushering in the Kingdom Age, when unrealized destinies transpire....

The second installment of the Revelation Riddle series chronicles God’s tactical plan to usher in the next age – rebooting the world. While humanity endures a siege and it appears the evil cabal ruling the world possesses the money and influence to bring forth their plan, many wonder: Does God’s plan trump evil in the end? Or are current world challenges birth pangs for something new?This book presents fresh revelation from the Book of the prophet Ezra. God showed Ezra everything t...

In Festival Friends Share Stories and Smiles, children discover the joy of celebration, kindness, and cultural traditions through a series of heartwarming festivals. This beautifully illustrated story follows a group of young friends who come together to celebrate the beauty of friendship and unity through colorful parades, joyful dances, and festive meals. Each chapter introduces a new tradition, teaching values such as generosity, empathy, and respect for others. As the Festival...

The Worried Little Princess is a fictional childrens book describing the story of a princess who is constantly worried about her reputation. As a result of her worrying, she flees away from her home in South Africa to the land of the North, where she meets her Prince Charming. It takes her a while to notice him, but when she does, she is no longer worried. The book is filled with laughs and adventure as the prince tries to do all he can to help the worried little princess out. However, in ...

What can Mary Wollstonecraft teach Christians about sexual ethics? Can John Stuart Mill help the church understand toleration? Are there lessons for the Christian world from writers like Marx, Nehru, Shelley, Popper, and Hume? Atheism for Christians looks at the work of some of the most influential secular thinkers and asks what Christians can learn without giving up their faith or core values. Looking at important modern issues such as gender equality, same-sex marriage, creationism and e...