Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

- Newly revised to accompany the Pearson Edexcel specification for Global Politics, with updated case studies and recent developments from around the world- Provides synoptic links within global politics, and across UK and political ideas topics- Includes definitions of key terms and concepts throughout- Includes quickfire knowledge-check questions and summaries of key content to help consolidate knowledge and understanding- Features practice questions throughou...

A guide to directors who have worked in the British and Irish film industries between 1895 and 2005. Each of its 980 entries on individuals directors gives a resume of the director's career, evaluates their achievements and provides a complete filmography. It is useful for those interested in film-making in Britain and Ireland.

This book is about the missing gospel, that portion of the gospel the church has lost sight of; the biblical gospel currently not being taught or preached. Its about hope found in Scripture but missing today. Heavens purpose, the joys we will know there, and the glorious future arriving soon. Salvations final chapter, written by God and disclosed in Scripture. Its about the uniqueness of Jesus, what hes done for us, and what he will ultimately do for God. The joy that was set before him th...

The new edition of The British Cinema Book has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a comprehensive introduction to the major periods, genres, studios, film-makers and debates in British cinema from the 1890s to the present. The book has five sections, addressing debates and controversies; industry, genre and representation; British cinema 1895-1939; British cinema from World War II to the 1970s, and contemporary British cinema.Within these sections, leading scholars and ...

*Winner of Best New True Crime Author, CrimeCon UK True Crime Awards 2023**Shortlisted for the ALCS Gold Dagger award for non-fiction, Crime Writers’ Association Awards 2023*The gripping true story of how Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay brought Melanie Road’s murderer to justice.BATH, 1984Jean Road, a 49-year-old mother of three, awakens to news that her daughter Melanie has been murdered in a nearby s...

"Shoshone-Bannock Subsistence and Society" by Robert F. Murphy and Yolanda Murphy offers an in-depth exploration of the cultural practices and social structures of the Shoshone-Bannock tribes. The authors meticulously document the subsistence strategies employed by these indigenous peoples, highlighting their deep connection to the land and natural resources. Through ethnographic research, the book reveals how traditional practices, such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, are intertwined ...

It's no secret that the U.S. health care system is in a state of disrepair, but the rabbit hole goes deeper than even the staunchest critics may realize. In Primal Prescription, authors Doug McGuff, MD and Robert P. Murphy, PhD, combine their expertise in economics and medicine to offer a shocking, disturbing, and ultimately enlightening view into America's health care system. You'll discover the real history of what went wrong with U.S. health care and insurance, and why...

This volume explores recent innovations across the entire pipeline of imaging signal transduction, cell preparation, cellular manipulation, image acquisition, and computational analysis. The chapters in this book cover topics such as rapid preparation of living Drosophila pupal macrophages for ex vivo imaging; controlling the potency of T cell activation using an optically tuneable chimeric antigen receptor; in situ imaging of proteins using DNA-PAINT super-resolution microscopy; reconstru...

In the annals of mentorship, few relationships have left as profound a mark as that between Ralph Waldo Emerson and his protégé, Hamilton Wright Mabie. In "The Mentor 2," Mabie pens a captivating account of their extraordinary bond, offering a glimpse into the transformative power of guidance and inspiration. Through intimate anecdotes and insightful reflections, Mabie unveils the secrets of Emerson's mentorship, revealing how he nurtured Mabie's intellectual growth, fostered his literary ...

**“A perfect summer escape.” *—*Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air“A twisty, enthralling heist yarn . . . loaded with the threat of a double cross any time. . . . smart and satisfying.”—The New York Times, Editors' ChoiceAdrift in a sleepy coastal Massachusetts town, a man who ferries fugitives by day gets twisted up in a plot to pilfer diamonds in this Casablanca-infused heist novel.**Jack might be a polished, Harvard-educated lawyer on pape...

“This is one addictively swoony book." —Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author**"The dual narration allows Clover and Bennett their own perspectives, yet [narrators Heather] Firth (Clover) and [Robert] Hachet (Bennett) respect the vocal patterns and attitudes that the other creates. Intimate scenes are narrated with passion and respect...A winning narration and a fun series start." —BooklistFrom #1 New York Times–best...