"Narrative of the Life and Travels of Serjeant B----" by Robert Butler is a captivating account that chronicles the extraordinary experiences of a soldier during his time in the military. The narrative provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by the protagonist, including battles, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. Butler's writing is both engaging and insightful, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a serjeant who navigates the complexities of duty and personal ...

In "Narrative of the Life and Travels of Serjeant B'—'—," Robert Butler presents a compelling memoir that intricately weaves personal experiences with broader social and historical contexts. The book employs a vivid narrative style characterized by detailed descriptions, introspective reflections, and a keen insight into the human condition. Butler's use of first-person narration allows readers to journey through diverse landscapes and cultures, highlighting the complex interplay between i...

The purpose of this ebook is to guide readers interested in the economics of sport, using practical examples. It is by no means intended to be a textbook but rather as a means to view the world of economics through the lens of sport. More accurately, it is an analysis of issues in sport from someone with an economic perspective. The information provided in each of the cases is intended to be food for thought, to engage the reader with sports economics and related issues. It is hoped that t...

Lynching in American Literature and Journalism consists of twelve essays investigating the history and development of writing about lynching as an American tragedy and the ugliest element of national character. According to the Tuskegee Institute, 4,743 people were lynched between 1882 and 1968 in the United States, including 3,446 African Americans and 1,297 European Americans. More than 73 percent of the lynchings in the Civil War period occurred in the Southern states. The Lync...

The RENEW idea was born out of this experience, our reluctance to accept the status quo and the understanding that the American institutional church of our fathers is crumbling. While we admit some church expressions are thriving, many are only the result of transfer growth of those who are discontent. While the 'cool' factor may bring them in, we know there's not a fog machine, a strobe light, a celebrity pastor or a worship band that can reverse the decline. The time has come for a whole...

After the Snow Began to Fall is a novel that will make you laugh, cry, sit on the edge of your seat at times, and present you with questions (maybe even a few answers) that have challenged each of us during our lifetimes. The world in which these characters live is much different than that which we face, but their approach to living should be an inspiration to all. They must make do with less and become innovative when it counts. Life and death decisions are intertwined with humor and roma...

Christin Claire Cosby's life was shortened before her 20th birthday, but she left a legacy of love, friendship, and character from her contacts with everyone who met her. This book follows her life from her first day of cheerleader tryouts as a freshman in high school. As her English teacher, I thought that I knew Christin, but in writing this book with her mother, I learned about a beautifully spirited, kind, gentle, generous, loving young woman. Every mother and every teenage girl should...

How did religion rise? Why did it survive from prehistory up into the modern age? What will happen in the world now that it has begun to decline in every educated country in the world? Where are we going to be as a nation filled with the faithless, with closed churches and the faithful barely existing beyond isolated pockets around the nation? Answers exist for all questions, they need only be sought, herein lie the answers of one author who has researched the issue from multiple angles, w...