Historical biography has a mixed reputation: at its best it can reveal much not only about an individual, but the wider context of their life and society; at worst it can result in a narrowly focused work of hagiography or condemnation. Yet in spite of its sometimes inferior status amongst academics, biography has remained a popular genre, and in recent years has developed into new and intriguing areas. As the essays in this volume reveal, scholars from an array of different disciplines ha...

Edited by the mysterious Rey Bertran, the Science Fiction Archive #1 features some of the greatest science fiction writing of all time. Featuring: The Sentimentalists, by Murray Leinster The Girls from Earth, by Frank Robinson The Death Traps of FX-31, by Sewell Wright Song in a minor key, by C.L. Moore Sentry of the Sky, by Evelyn E. Smith Meeting of the Minds, by Robert Sheckley Junior, by Robert Abernathy Death Wish, by Ned Lang Dead World, by Jack Douglas Cost of Living, by Robert Shec...

Endeavor: ..to try to do; to set about; to owe; to be under obligation; to try hard; to exert effort; to make an earnest attempt; to strive. Endeavor begins as a story of five families related by blood, marriage, and a sixth surrogate family by love and friendship. It was the sixth family that raised an important question for the author as to how he defines family. Are they (family) only those who are related by blood, marriage, or are they friendship, legal action, or something broader as...

Sharks belong to the oldest vertebrate species that possess immune systems similar to that of mammals. This makes them a great model species to study the fundamentals of the mammalian immune system. This book describes the cellular, genetic, and molecular specifics of immune systems in sharks and uses them to understand shark immunity as well as the evolution of immune systems in more recently-evolved vertebrates. Written by global experts, the book will be a resource for immunologists, ge...

Corrupt governments, secret societies, mutated creatures, and post-apocalypse Earth meet strong-willed characters, unexpected hope, and gripping action.For fans of Suzanne Collins, James Dashner, and George Orwell, a new dystopian ebook bundle is here! Filled with seven action-packed stories that pose the questions: What would you do in the face of disaster? And how far would you go to save the world?Table of Contents"Platypus" by J. D. Brink"Scaveng...

Black Cat Weekly #86 features 3 original stories: a sequel to Edgar Allen Poe's "The Casque of Amontillado" by Phyllis Ann Karr, and mysteries by K.L. Abrahamson and Andrew Welsh-Huggins. Plus series stories from Robert E. Howard (Solomon Kane) and Hal Meredith (Sexton Blake). Plus novels from Zenith Brown (writing as David Frome) and Edgar Rice Burroughs (a "Lost World" tale).. Plus tales by Bryce Walton and George O. Smith. Plus a solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles. Hour...

The 1950s were filled with big ideas and fearless imagination, and 1950s Science Fiction 4 brings together 24 stories that capture the remarkable variety of science fiction from that unforgettable decade. Strange planets, robots, time travel, alien encounters, bizarre inventions, and futures gone unexpectedly wrong are all waiting inside.Philip K. Dick takes center stage with five stories: Strange Eden, Foster, You’re Dead!, Prominent Author

Sport has long been a stage where identity is contested, visibility is earned, and social change takes root.In Boston, the Black athletic body has historically challenged the city's self image as a beacon of liberalism. Boston's Black Athletes: Identity, Performance, and Activism interprets this contested history through the lives and experiences of African American athletes who used their talent as a vehicle for social justice. Editors Robert Cvornyek and ...

The 2012 congressional elections played an equally vital role in determining the future course of America as the presidential race that topped the electoral ticket. Readers of this book will gain insights about the formative aspects of the 2012 campaign season as well as in depth coverage of key races for Congress. Exclusive to this volume are three chapters that look at important processes which impacted the campaign cycle: voter suppression laws passed in nearly every state, the role of ...

Would you like to grow a beautiful bonsai in your house but are unsure of where to start? Or perhaps you are yearning to master this ancient art but feel hesitant about getting started?In that case, get ready to start your bonsai journey!In this basic guide, you are going to get all the pertinent information necessary to help you understand the wonderful world of bonsai.You will:Understand why bonsai is popular and delve into its rich ...

Meet Angel, a lovely young lady as she invites you to her bedroom, slowly undresses and entices you to join her.This eBook contains a photo set of fine erotic photography and contains no words or stories. Although it can be enjoyed in its own right, this eBook is a collectible item for people who like erotica, erotic photography and beautiful female form.The photos in this eBook were taken in such way as to stimulate and arouse reader’s mind rather than crossing the line of...

Someone says one wrong thing, and the next nine hours are gone.If you have ever replayed a six-second exchange for six hours, drafted apologies for crimes that may not have happened, or felt the strange certainty, not a thought, a certainty, that a single sigh, a flat tone, or a six-hour text delay means you have just been seen for who you really are and that the person who saw you is now done with you, this book was written for you.The clinical name is rejection-sensitive ...