In 1861, Colonel Grenville Dodge organized the 4th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment and led them off to war. They had few uniforms or weapons and were more of a mob than a military unit, but Dodge shaped them into a fighting force that won honors on the battlefield and gained respect as one of the best regiments in the Union army.Promoted to the rank of major-general, Dodge became one of the youngest divisional, corps and departmental commanders in the Army. A superb field general,...

This book examines the role of medieval authors in writing the history of ancient science. It features essays that explore the content, structure, and ideas behind technical writings on medieval Chinese state history. In particular, it looks at the Ten Treatises of the current History of Sui, which provide insights into the writing on the history of such fields as astronomy, astrology, omenology, economics, law, geography, metrology, and library science. Three treatises are known ...

Reading the Bible on your own can be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be! This short, simple guide will equip and inspire kids 8+ to explore God's word for themselves.Features:- Explanations of how the Bible fits together- Brief introductions to the various books and genres- A timeline of the whole Bible story, showing the big picture- Maps- Information about key characters and a fact file about Jesus- Definitions of key words...

Eighteen months. That’s all you have. If you are in investment sales, that’s how long you have to build a pipeline and start raising money. Or else. The problem? Most investment firms don’t provide the tools and training for their fundraisers. Why? Because the majority of fundraisers learned from watching others and considered that "“training."” The net result? High turnover and unhappy careers.Fortunately, there’s a better way. Dakota is a multibillion-dollar fundraising organizat...

The words ‘precarity’ and ‘precariousness’ are widely used when discussing work, social conditions and experiences. However, there is no consensus on their meaning or how best to use them to explore social changes.This book shows how scholars have mapped out these notions, offering substantive analyses of issues such as the relationships between precariousness, debt, migration, health and workers’ mobilizations, and how these relationships have changed in the context of COVID-19.

Each one of Hitler's henchmen was ruthlessly dedicated to the Nazi ideal - and to cynical self-advancement. Together, they formed a hideous real-life chamber of horrors. This book features:Joseph GoebbelsHermann GoeringRudolf HessHeinrich HimmlerKarl DoenitzAlbert SpeerAdolf EichmannMartin BormannBaldur von SchirachJoachim von RibbentropDr Josef MengeleRoland Freisler...

Victimology Unveiled: Historical Perspectives on Murder Choices by Patrick Morgan is a chilling exploration into the complex psyche of serial killers and their selection process. Through meticulous research and historical case studies, Morgan unveils the dark patterns and psychological strategies that murderers have employed across different cultures and eras. This book dissects how certain traits, behaviors, and social standings make victims more vulnerable, providing rea...

Embark on a transformative odyssey with "Where You Are Is Not Enough." This book isn't just words; it's a guiding force, inviting you into a journey of profound self-discovery and growth. In the introduction, feel the call to transformation, an inner shift that transcends mere change. Chapter after chapter, explore the nuances of embracing the unknown, cultivating a mindset for sustained growth, and breaking through comfort zones. Craft a personalized roadmap in goal setting, unravel the s...

Challenging monolithic modern narratives about 'Chinese science', Daniel Patrick Morgan examines the astral sciences in China c.221 BCE–750 CE as a study in the disunities of scientific cultures and the narratives by which ancients and moderns alike have fought to instil them with a sense of unity. The book focuses on four unifying 'legends' recounted by contemporary subjects: the first two, redolent of antiquity, are the 'observing of signs' and 'granting of seasons' by ancient sage kings...

Conflict--be it war between states, ethnic violence, civil war, or terrorist activity--endures, despite immense efforts to end it. How do states cope with conflict, minimize future threats, and reduce the risk of insecurity? Morgan outlines a spectrum of solutions states use to manage violent conflict, ranging from strategies that individual governments enact largely on their own, such as distribution of power, deterrence, or arms control, to those such as collective security and multilate...

This book contains an edited selection of the papers presented at the Second International Conference on the History of Ancient Mathematics and Astronomy (ICHAMA), organized by Tang Quan and Qu Anjing and held in Xi’an, 2–8 December 2018, commemorating the foundation. This collection, consisting of papers that have been refined and edited into scientific articles, provides an overview of how the history of science can be international, stepping beyond area studies, without being Euro-centr...

Increasingly boys and men are suffering with eating disorders and related body image problems. Some have full-blown conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercising or bigorexia. Others are distressed by slightly lesser degrees of disordered eating or over-exercise and seek ways of overcoming their problems.The Invisible Man applies the latest research to produce a practical, problem-focused self-help manual for men with eating disorders an...