A coherent and focussed exploration into how Patriarchy constructed pre-capitalist and capitalist society, and its role in the transition from feudalism to capitalism.

This delightful book contains a comprehensive guide to the care and management of budgies as pets. Complete with a number of heart-warming and interesting photographs of budgies, 'The Talking Budgie' is a great book for budgie enthusiasts both prospective and existing, and contains all the information necessary for the proper management of these beloved birds. The chapters of this book include: 'The Budgie as a Pet', 'Choosing your Budgie', 'Taming', 'Training', 'Teaching to Talk', 'Cages'...

Mary Murray Bosrock's heartfelt stories of growing up a baby boomer in Sandusky, Ohio will make you wish you could blink your eyes and join the Murray family at the dinner table of 124 East Madison Street. This Catholic tale recalls an era where innocence reigned and nuns ruled. The cast includes a hard-of-hearing mother, fond-of-shouting father, six rowdy brothers, a drama queen sister, unforgettable aunts and uncles, eccentric neighbors, and utterly naïve classmates, all living in perpet...

This charming and unique Bible study offers mothers and daughters aged 7-12 a delightful way to strengthen their special bond and grow in their faith. Author Mary Murray inspires great conversations and interactions with clever Scripture-based activities that explore inner beauty, kindness, friendship, and more as she draws moms and daughters together withspecial tea and treat recipes to cook up collaboration and hospitalitycraft projects to turn thoughts and talk t...

She's now wearing a smile...After being married most of her life, Mary never thought about writing a book entitled Single: With Hindsight to Help Other Single Sisters. It brought to surface not only her dating experience, because it's not an isolated one, but also those whom she has spoken with who have gone through similar situations. If you have been a Christian for a period of time, your life and lifestyle have changed by the power of God and you don't respond to situations as you used ...

This uplifting guide to educational leadership portrays schools and universities as living communities shaped by trust, courage, and shared purpose. With a graceful blend of practical wisdom and reflective insight, it explores how leaders can meet change with resilience, balance innovation with humanity, and foster cultures of inclusion, accountability, and growth. Addressing digital learning, AI, well-being, and collaboration, it calls educators to lead with integrity, empathy, and moral ...

We are on the precipice of momentous legal changes for animals that may soon give some of them rights of personhood and citizenship. Companion animals in particular are gaining rights to public representation in government, access to housing, inheritance, and increased protection through the criminal justice system. Nonhuman primates used as research subjects are also gaining limited rights of personhood in some countries. This book examines how zoo animals could benefit from that revoluti...

The first major synthesis of African archaeobotany in decades, this book focuses on Paleolithic archaeobotany and the relationship between agriculture and social complexity. It explores the effects that plant life has had on humans as they evolved from primates through the complex societies of Africa, including Egypt, the Buganda Kingdom, southern African polities, and other regions. With over 30 contributing scholars from 12 countries and extensive illustrations, this volume is an essenti...

Andrews and Murray's work captures the geopolitical climate of the time, reflecting on the complex web of alliances, diplomatic negotiations, and military strategies that ultimately resulted in the Great War. The novel offers readers insights into the minds of political leaders, soldiers, and civilians caught in the midst of historical events that would shape the course of the 20th century."August First" is known for its detailed historical portrayal and its exploration of the human experi...

Three delightful Christmas Amish novellas are now combined into one charming ebook! Amish Christmas Memories contains heartwarming holiday tales from three beloved authors.From author Jerry Eicher comes the inspiring novella, Susanna's Christmas Wish. Susanna Byler wants to spend the holidays with the man of her dreams. But is that the plain Amishman she married for convenience, or her Englisha first love who recently reappeared in her life?Sarah's Chr...

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.Eunice Carter, assistant district attorney for the City of New York and Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, has her sights set on the one and o...

PARENTING is not an easy task. No matter the challenges that a parent or their child faces, it can be hard to know the ‘right’ thing to do. It is no wonder that oftentimes the parent of an adult child with mental illness and addiction feels alone and may not know which way to turn. Knowing how and where to find help for their son or daughter is just the beginning. After caring for their loved one, a parent must turn their attention to themselves as well.CO-OCCURRING mental illness ...