The first close examination of how Robert E. Lee's faith shaped his lifeRobert E. Lee was many things—accomplished soldier, military engineer, college president, family man, agent of reconciliation, polarizing figure. He was also a person of deep Christian conviction. In this biography of the famous Civil War general, R. David Cox shows how Lee's Christian faith shaped his crucial role in some of the most pivotal events in American history.Delving into family lette...

An exciting approach to the history and mathematics of number theory“. . . the author’s style is totally lucid and very easy to read . . .the result is indeed a wonderful story.” —Mathematical ReviewsWritten in a unique and accessible style for readers of varied mathematical backgrounds, the Second Edition of Primes of the Form p = x2*+ ny**2* details the history behind how Pierre de Fermat’s work ultimately gave birth to quadrati...

Coxs story departs from accounts of modern-day, single mothers. In this book he narrates the story of how he became a single fatherfrom his marriage, divorce, and how he learned to raise his family without a mother or mother-figure. All the while, he combats low self-esteem, trials and tribulations of life, as well as maturing in his walk with God. He broke me all the way down to have me trust Him in all that I did and all that I thought. In doing this, it brought me closer to Him and to m...

Science fiction’s greatest adventures rarely follow a single path, and Lost Sci-Fi Books 441–460 proves it once again. This remarkable collection gathers twenty unforgettable stories from legendary authors who imagined distant planets, strange technologies, mysterious visitors, and the resilience of the human spirit long before modern science fiction found its footing.Journey to the towering landscapes of Ben Bova’s The Towers of Titan, experience ...

The conventional history of animals could be more accurately described as the history of human ideas about animals. Only in the last few decades have scholars from a wide variety of disciplines attempted to document the lives of historical animals in ways that recognize their agency as sentient beings with complex intelligence. This collection advances the field further, inviting us to examine our recorded history through an animal-centric lens to discover how animals have altered the cour...

The official journal of the Mid-America Theatre ConferenceWhere past and performance converge—scholarship that moves the stage forward.Theatre History Studies (THS) is a peer-reviewed journal of theatre history and scholarship published annually since 1981 by the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC), a regional body devoted to theatre scholarship and practice. The conference encompasses the states of Illinois, Iowa, Nebra...

When an artist is beyond question a master of his craft it is always particularly interesting to hear what he has to say about the principles by which his art is controlled and the methods he employs in his practice. It is, of course, in his work, in the things he creates, that he gives the complete expression of his convictions and that the full product of his experience is embodied, but by the aid of words he is able not only to declare the intention by which his expression has been dire...

Every seventeen minutes, someone, somewhere, chooses death by self-murder. In the wake of this horrific decision, other people are left to cope with the ripples caused. This book will provide knowledge and resources for those left in the wake of suicide.Aftershock is a recovery book that will provide encouragement and support for survivors. Examining the complex emotions involved in grieving a suicide death, readers will come to realize they are not alone in their grief an...

** As seen on ITV Tonight… THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER **** A New Scientist Best Book of 2026 **'Clear and compelling' Chris van Tulleken'Really interesting and insightful' Joe Wicks'Fascinating' Tim Spector–What if the food you eat could rewind your biological clock?From the rising incidence of cancer in the under-5...

Creative thinking made easyBeing creative can be tough - and trying to come up with great ideas under pressure can leave the great ideas under wraps! Creative Thinking For Dummies helps you apply creative thinking techniques to everything you touch, whether it's that novel you have inside you or the new business idea you've had that will make you the next hot entrepreneur ??? or anything in between.Creative Thinking For Dummies is a practi...

** As seen on ITV Tonight… THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER **** A New Scientist Best Book of 2026 **'Clear and compelling' Chris van Tulleken'Really interesting and insightful' Joe Wicks'Fascinating' Tim Spector–What if the food you eat could rewind your biological clock?From the rising incidence of cancer in the under-5...

What's the first image that comes to mind when you think of your favorite brand?Do you want your brand to have a standing chance to be positioned at par with your competitors, or even exceed them?Has it ever crossed your mind what big brands like Apple and Coca-Cola did (and have been doing) to be where they are now?Are you still uncertain if your brand is even strong enough to convey your image and build a presence within the market?The problem is that busi...