This digital update to Reducing Gun Violence in America presents new evidence and developments in the effort to address the staggering toll of gun violence in the United States.In 2013—in the wake of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School—Johns Hopkins University Press published Reducing Gun Violence in America, a collection of essays written by the world’s leading experts on gun violence. Updated Evidence and Policy Developments ...

Amid a growing consensus that the staggering toll of gun violence in the United States is an urgent public health issue, the Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health has convened experts on gun policy and violence from the United States and selected other countries to summarize relevant research and its implications for policymakers and concerned citizens. Legal scholars weigh in on the constitutionality of recommended policies, and researchers present new data on publi...

Outstanding Academic Title, Choice MagazineThe staggering toll of gun violence—which claims 31,000 U.S. lives each year—is an urgent public health issue that demands an effective evidence-based policy response.The Johns Hopkins University convened more than 20 of the world's leading experts on gun violence and policy to summarize relevant research and recommend policies that are both constitutional and have broad public support. Collected for the first time in one ...

The Complete Works of Daniel WebsterThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster2 - The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 13 - Daniel Webster for Young Americans4 - Select Speeches of Daniel Webster

"Select Speeches of Daniel Webster" showcases the eloquence and persuasive power of one of America's foremost orators. Daniel Webster, a prominent statesman and senator, delivered these speeches during a pivotal time in American history, addressing issues such as national unity, the Constitution, and the role of government. His ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and passion made him a key figure in shaping public opinion and policy. The collection reflects his commitment to t...

With this famous speech, Daniel Webster joined the nineteenth-century debate over slavery in the US. While personally opposed to the practice, Webster argued that allowing the South to continue using slave labor was essential to maintaining unity of the states. This middle-ground opinion won him support of some Southerner moderates but also lost him the respect of some Northerners. Though it became the subject of much controversy, “The Constitution and the Union” showcases Webster’s unmatc...

On June 17, 1825, Congressman Daniel Webster spoke at a ceremony honoring the new Bunker Hill Monument. Past, present, and future came together in this stirring historic speech. He first honored the sacrifice of their ancestors, then moved on to show gratitude to their current veterans, including the forty survivors of the Battle of Bunker Hill who were present at the ceremony. Lastly, he gave an optimistic prediction for the future of democracy in America, saying, “The principle of free g...

Daniel Webster gave this speech in honor of George Washington on the centennial of the first US president’s birth. In it, he praises Washington’s attributes and recounts his service to America. He states that Washington is a man “whose name is intimately blended with whatever belongs most essentially to the prosperity, the liberty, and the renown of our country.” In recounting the life and work of Washington, however, Webster’s speech also serves as a reflection on the past 100 years in Am...

Select speeches of Daniel Webster 1817-1845 presents a powerful collection of public addresses that highlight the enduring strength of persuasive language in civic life. The work brings together speeches delivered in formal legal settings, legislative chambers, and public forums, revealing a consistent dedication to constitutional order, national unity, and ethical leadership. Throughout the collection, attention is drawn to the careful balance between reason and emotion, showing how struc...

"Ninth Cavalry: One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteers" by Daniel Webster Comstock is a compelling historical account that delves into the experiences of the 121st Indiana Volunteers during the Civil War. Comstock, who served as a soldier in this regiment, provides a firsthand narrative that captures the trials, tribulations, and camaraderie of the soldiers. His vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes bring to life the harsh realities of war, the strategic maneuvers, an...

"Forty Years Among the Indians...contains the thrilling experiences of Daniel W. Jones among the natives...many marvelous providences of God in his behalf." -Deseret News, Jan. 3, 1890"Jones...fought the Mexican's highly profitable Indian slave trade...always exercised fair play in his dealings with the Indians...when few white men dared cross Indian land." -Daily Oklahoman, Jan. 1, 1961"Jones was...a highly experienced frontiersman who had participated in th...

The year is 2117, Global super powers are vying for superiority and everything is privatised from Governments to Warfare. Politicians are openly sponsored like sports stars, whilst sport stars and soldiers are grown in a Lab.It is an era of DNA gene splicing and neural interfacing with 90% of the world’s population hooked into the ‘cloud’, downloading directly into their brain.Tyr, a genetically engineered mercenary, and gun for hire is drawn into a web of lies and deceit w...