At the time of his death, renowned Lincoln biographer Benjamin Thomas was at work on a life of one of the most controversial figures in American history: Edwin McMasters Stanton, the man who marshaled the military forces of the Union in the Civil War and played a crucial role in the only presidential impeachment trial in our history. Harold Hyman, himself a prize-winning historian, undertook to carry on from the advanced point in research and writing that Thomas had reached.The res...

What does human dignity mean and what role should it play in guiding the mission of international institutions? In recent decades, global institutions have proliferated—from intergovernmental organizations to hybrid partnerships. The specific missions of these institutions are varied, but is there a common animating principle to inform their goals? Presented as an integrated, thematic analysis that transcends individual contributions, Human Dignity and the Future of Global Institutions

This ebook is a collection of 21 classic self-help works about success, money and good financial behaviour. Below is the complete list of works included: 01. Benjamin Franklin - The Way to Wealth 02. Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich 03. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Getting Rich 04. Charles F. Haanel - The Master Key System 05. Wallace D. Wattles - How to Get What You Want 06. P.T. Barnum - The Art of Money Getting 07. James Allen - From Poverty to Power 08. James Allen - Eight Pi...

Reviews advances in understanding the role of different types of rumen microbiota such as archea, anaerobic fungi, viruses and the rumen wall microbial communityCovers both the way the rumen processes fibre and protein and factors affecting outputs such as energy (affecting animal health), lipids (affecting meat and milk quality) and methane emissions (affecting environmental impact)Comprehensive review of the range of nutritional strategies ...

This, the third volume in the series Climate Change and Fish Health, describes how finfish in cage culture and their pathogens are directly or indirectly affected by ongoing changes to the environment. These changes, which include a global rise in water temperature with increased acidification and reduction in dissolved oxygen, will continue even if we can significantly reduce the current output of anthropogenic carbon dioxide and methane. The third edition of Diseases and Disorders of Fin...

Tormented and controlled by little white pills and visions of the woman he’d loved, paramedic Noah McKeen fights to control his sordid, selfish behavior and stop a brutal reenactment of Jack the Ripper, history’s most notorious serial killer.

"Dancing Together Beneath a Rainbow Sky" is a vibrant, rhythmic journey of children uniting through dance. As a rainbow stretches across the sky, children from all walks of life gather beneath it, each bringing their unique movements, styles, and energy. From twirling with scarves to stomping in joyful circles, the children learn that dance transcends language and connects them in ways words cannot. Through playful, imaginative movements and colorful illustrations, young readers w...

In A Moonlit Night in Chinatown, children journey through the heart of the Chinese New Year celebration, experiencing its vibrant sights, sounds, and traditions. Through the eyes of Mei and Liu, readers learn about the significance of family bonds, cultural customs, and the shared joy that unites people from all walks of life. From dragon dances and lantern parades to the giving of red envelopes, this story highlights the values of diversity, equality, and inclusion. As the childr...

Benjamin Thomas Serpell is a modern poet who takes his reader back to the roots of romanticism, by mixing contemporary and age-old themes in a traditional style. West Country Waves is his debut collection focussing on the ebb and flow of romantic entanglements, which are set against a backdrop of Devon's natural splendour. The book is a voyage of love and infatuation, merging both mythical and modern day scenes.''O Cupid my friend be not my foe, let loose the arrow that strains your...

An epic inspiring composition of poetry interpreted by Benjamin J. Thomas, his view of love and poetry is a refreshing revitalization of poetry in the 21st century.

Part One of this book is devoted to the history of New Salem. It tells who the inhabitants were, how they lived, and how they looked on life, giving Lincoln faith in people and himself. In Part Two, Lincoln's activities are discussed, and the meaning of the New Salem years in his development is appraised, introducing us to the people who knew, influenced, and befriended Lincoln and how he made a living in various ways and was elected to the legislature. Part Three explains the growth of th...

"The Craft of Modal Counterpoint" is the companion book to Benjamin's "The Craft of Tonal Counterpoint," recently republished in a second edition by Routledge. Modal counterpoint is the style of composition that was employed until the "tonal" revolution pioneered by Bach; it is the basis for most Early Music.Benjamin, a composer and pedagogue, offers a complete analysis of this important musical style. He begins by covering general aspects of the style, then covers in detail two, th...