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Beyond Freedom’s Reach

Author : Adam Rothman
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674425154
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Freedom’s Reach written by Adam Rothman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born into slavery in rural Louisiana, Rose Herera was bought and sold several times before being purchased by the De Hart family of New Orleans. Still a slave, she married and had children, who also became the property of the De Harts. But after Union forces captured New Orleans in 1862 during the American Civil War, Herera’s owners fled to Havana, taking three of her small children with them. Beyond Freedom’s Reach is the true story of one woman’s quest to rescue her children from bondage. In a gripping, meticulously researched account, Adam Rothman lays bare the mayhem of emancipation during and after the Civil War. Just how far the rights of freed slaves extended was unclear to black and white people alike, and so when Mary De Hart returned to New Orleans in 1865 to visit friends, she was surprised to find herself taken into custody as a kidnapper. The case of Rose Herera’s abducted children made its way through New Orleans’ courts, igniting a custody battle that revealed the prospects and limits of justice during Reconstruction. Rose Herera’s perseverance brought her children’s plight to the attention of members of the U.S. Senate and State Department, who turned a domestic conflict into an international scandal. Beyond Freedom’s Reach is an unforgettable human drama and a poignant reflection on the tangled politics of slavery and the hazards faced by so many Americans on the hard road to freedom.

Nevermore!

Author : Julian Wiles
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780871296122
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (961 download)

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Download or read book Nevermore! written by Julian Wiles and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On September 27, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe boarded a ship in Baltimore Harbor for an overnight voyage to New York City. He never arrived. Five days later, he was found delirious on a Baltimore street, and shortly thereafter, without regaining his senses, he died. What had transpired over those missing five days has remained forever a mystery...until now..."--Cover.

Quests

Author : Sylvia Hortense Bliss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Quests written by Sylvia Hortense Bliss and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Alterquest. the Alternative Quest for Answers

Author : Karen Fiala
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1411661109
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Alterquest. the Alternative Quest for Answers written by Karen Fiala and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the 21st century and what have we got to show for it? Does humanity really want to continue its downward spiral or are we ready to create a different reality? The purpose of this book is many-fold. 1. It shows you ways in which our civilization can progress. 2. It challenges all the old methods of doing things. 3. It offers workable methods, which have been tried and proven by individuals and communities all over the globe, with the sole purpose of making life better. 4. It is interactive. It offers its readers an invitation to join the AlterQuest Organization and be part of a practical Global Network for the advancement of our world. AlterQuest is the most exciting, inspirational book you will ever read. Its topics will give you unlimited hope for the present and the future. You'll find yourself grasping at every wonderful idea with a renewed sense of enthusiasm. Here at last we have the answers we've all been searching for.

The Quest for the Lost Nation

Author : Sebastian Conrad
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520259440
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book The Quest for the Lost Nation written by Sebastian Conrad and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Extraordinarily compelling. The Quest for the Lost Nation is a model for comparative history-and should serve as an incentive for a new generation to do more of this kind of work."--Michael Geyer, University of Chicago.

In Search of the Lost

Author : Emily Jane
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1477256652
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (772 download)

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Download or read book In Search of the Lost written by Emily Jane and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The poems in this work are a humble attempt to explore our human search for meaning and purpose.

Beyond the Reach of Empire

Author : Colonel Mike Snook
Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1848326017
Total Pages : 626 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Reach of Empire written by Colonel Mike Snook and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1880s the Mahdi unleashed a spectacularly successful jihadist uprising against Egyptian colonial rule in the Sudan. Early in1884 Cairo bowed to British pressure to withdraw. Beyond the Reach of Empire describes how Major General Charles Gordon was despatched to evacuate Khartoum and turn the Sudan over to self-rule. It goes on to explain how and why the mission backfired, and then homes in on Sir Garnet Wolseley's planning and execution of the long-delayed Gordon Relief Expedition which arrived, according to popular myth, only two days after the city had fallen and Gordon had been killed.??Colonel Mike Snook's narrative is characterized by scrupulous attention to detail, an instinctive grasp of the period, and an intimate understanding of its setting. The author argues compellingly that the Khartoum campaign was mismanaged from the outset. The outcome is the exoneration of Colonel Sir Charles Wilson, the man cast in the role of scapegoat, and an indictment of Wolseley's generalship over the course of the last and most deeply flawed campaign of his career.??Full review available at http://www.warhistoryonline.com/reviews/beyond-reach-empire-wolseleys-failed-campaign-save-gordon-khartoum-review-mark-barnes.html (please copy and paste into your browser)??As featured in Wye Local Magazine.

The Changing Needs of the West

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Changing Needs of the West written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Indians of North America in Historic Times

Author : Cyrus Thomas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Indians of North America in Historic Times written by Cyrus Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Beyond the Stars

Author : Elio Endless
Publisher : Elio Endless Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9787712006087
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Stars written by Elio Endless and published by Elio Endless Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Stars: NASA's Epic Journey of ExplorationUnveiling the Universe's Enigmatic Secrets Exploration of space represents a concerted effort by humanity to investigate the unfathomable secrets of the universe beyond the limitations of Earth. It involves the painstaking inquiry of the vast reaches of the cosmos that exist beyond the atmosphere of our planet, which is aided by both crewed and uncrewed spacecraft. The profound understandings that we have gained through these extraterrestrial endeavors not only contribute to the expansion of our knowledge of the universe, but they also have the potential to confer incalculable benefits onto our race. The Phronology of Crewed Spaceflights Within the "Phronology of Crewed Spaceflights" section, you will discover: Comprehensive Compendium: An easily accessible compendium that chronicles all instances of crewed spaceflights. Precise Particulars: Detailed information about each mission's successes and the brave individuals who were at the helm of their respective missions. A Timeless Fascination with the Heavens The unquenchable interest that humans have always had in the realms of the heavens can be traced back to ancient times. People from all walks of life and eras have looked up into the night sky and pondered the mysterious nature of the brilliant bodies that decorate the horizon. From Dreams to Reality On the other hand, the thought of expanding human reach beyond the confines of Earth did not become a real possibility until the 20th century, when rocketry was invented, and great gains were achieved in electrical and technical fields. This progress prepared the way for the deployment of machines, animals, and finally, courageous human explorers who journeyed into the undiscovered vastness of outer space. Space Exploration's Literary Legacy In a remarkable turn of events, the attraction of space exploration had already captivated the minds of wordsmiths and craftsmen long before the technological feasibility of such adventures. Get Ready to Embark on NASA's Epic Journey "Beyond the Stars: NASA's Epic Journey of Exploration" invites you to delve into the captivating narrative of humanity's quest to explore the cosmos. Join us in celebrating the achievements of those who ventured beyond our world, uncover the mysteries of the universe, and witness the timeless allure of space exploration. This book is a testament to the enduring spirit of discovery that has driven us to reach for the stars. Don't miss the opportunity to embark on this epic journey with NASA. Order your copy today and become a part of the cosmic adventure!

Reforming Science

Author : Brian Ridley
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1845404858
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book Reforming Science written by Brian Ridley and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 17th century Sir Francis Bacon advocated the patient study of Nature for the benefit of mankind. Most of science today, in its study of medicine, genetics, electronics etc., continues that pragmatic Baconian tradition without fuss. Over the years, however, as its investigation of Nature probed ever deeper into regions far removed from common experience, science has increasingly exhibited traits more usually associated with fundamentalist religion that with dispassionate study. Articulate voices from biology preach the belief in 18th century materialism in the study of evolution; those from physics promulgate a kind of mathematical theology in its study of elementary particles and cosmology; both inveigh against heresy. But science should be beyond that sort of belief. It should not see its undoubted success in manipulating matter as justifying any sort of religious status, as offering a spiritual foundation alternative to religion. As a scientist himself, Brian Ridley is appalled by such theological trends, hence this book. It is an attempt to address these concerns, to reform science, to place science in its broad historical and philosophical context where dogmatic belief has no place, to remind science itself that it has limitations.

The End of Law

Author : David McIlroy
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1788114000
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book The End of Law written by David McIlroy and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The End of Law applies Augustine’s questions to modern legal philosophy as well as offering a critical theory of natural law that draws on Augustine’s ideas. McIlroy argues that such a critical natural law theory is: realistic but not cynical about law’s relationship to justice and to violence, can diagnose ways in which law becomes deformed and pathological, and indicates that law is a necessary but insufficient instrument for the pursuit of justice. Positioning an examination of Augustine’s reflections on law in the context of his broader thought, McIlroy presents an alternative approach to natural law theory, drawing from critical theory, postmodern thought, and political theologies in conversation with Augustine.

The Expositor's Bible: Ecclesiastes

Author : Samuel Cox D.D.
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 198829794X
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (882 download)

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Download or read book The Expositor's Bible: Ecclesiastes written by Samuel Cox D.D. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full overview and explanation of one of the most philosophical of the Biblical books. This exposition gives a good understanding of what Solomon meant when he said that everything was meaningless. Although the original Biblical book explains that obeying God is the ultimate form of meaning, there are other subtle things that Solomon tried to teach us that Cox shows clearly.

What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian? New Edition with Study Guide

Author : Martin Thielen
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 161164092X
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian? New Edition with Study Guide written by Martin Thielen and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2013-02-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor and author Martin Thielen has compiled a list of ten things people need to believe, and ten things they don't, in order to be a Christian. This lively and engaging book will be a help to seekers as well as a comfort to believers who may find themselves questioning some of the assumptions they grew up with. With an accessible, storytelling style that's grounded in solid biblical scholarship, Thielen shows how Christians don't need to believe that sinners will be "left behind" to burn in hell or that it's heresy to believe in evolution. And while we must always take the Bible seriously, we don't always have to take it literally. At the same time, Christians do need to believe in Jesus--his life, his teachings, his death and resurrection, and his vision for the world. A great benefit of those beliefs is that they provide promising answers to life's most profound questions, including: Where is God? What matters most? What brings fulfillment? What about suffering? Is there hope? Thielen articulates centrist, mainline Christianity in a way that's fresh and easy to understand, and offers authentic Christian insights that speak to our deepest needs. This new edition includes a leader's guide, previously only available online, and a new introduction from the author that reflects on the book's reception. The leader's guide features unique and easily implemented aids for carrying out a seven-week, congregation-wide initiative that will help local churches reach out to their communities. More information is available at thielen.wjkbooks.com.

Cosmology, Physics and Philosophy

Author : Benjamin Gal-Or
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1475711492
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book Cosmology, Physics and Philosophy written by Benjamin Gal-Or and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: by Sir Karl Popper This is a great book, and an exciting book. I say so even though I happen to dis agree with the author in many minor points and one or two major points. Some of the minor points are merely terminological, and therefore very minor. I dislike the term 'dialectic', because of its use since Hegel and Marx; and I dislike the term 'gravitism', perhaps without a good reason. Thus I dislike the name which Professor Gal-Or has given to his theory. But the theory seems to me a great and a very beauti ful theory, so far as I can judge. Other minor points of disagreement are connected with Gal-Or's original and remarkable views of the great philosophers, including Spinoza and Kant. A major point of disagreement is that Gal-Or, following Einstein, is a scientific determinist, while I cannot but regard determinism as a modem super stition. Of course, he may be right and I may be completely mistaken. I mention these critical points rather in order to emphasize how strongly I am impressed by Professor Gal-Or's great book. Even in the very unlikely case that, wherever we disagree, he should be in the wrong and I right, even if that should be the case (which is improbable in the extreme), it would remain a great book: readable, worth reading and enlightening; with a most fascinating cosmological story of time, expansion, and gravitation.

The Human Difference

Author : Alan Wolfe
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520915615
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book The Human Difference written by Alan Wolfe and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are we losing touch with our humanity? Yes, contends Alan Wolfe in this provocative critique of modern American intellectual life. From ecology, sociobiology, and artificial intelligence to post-modernism and the social sciences, Wolfe examines the antihumanism underlying many contemporary academic trends. Animal rights theorists and "ecological extremists" too often downplay human capacities. Computers are smarter than we are and will soon replace us as the laws of evolution continue to unfold. Even the humanities, held in sway by imported theories that are explicitly antihumanistic in intention, have little place for human beings. Against this backdrop, Wolfe calls for a return to a moral and humanistic social science, one in which the qualities that distinguish us as a species are given full play. Tracing the development of modern social theory, Wolfe explores the human-centered critical thinking of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century scholars, now eclipsed by post-modern and scientistic theorizing. In the work of Durkheim, Marx, Weber, and Mead, human beings are placed on the center stage, shaping and interpreting the world around them. Sociology in particular emerged as a distinct science because the species it presumed to understand was distinct as well. Recent intellectual trends, in contrast, allow little room for the human difference. Sociobiology underlines the importance of genetics and mathematically governed evolutionary rules while downplaying the unique cognitive abilities of humans. Artificial intelligence heralds the potential superiority of computers to the human mind. Post-modern theorizing focuses on the interpretation of texts in self-referential modes, rejecting humanism in any form. And mainstream social science, using positivist paradigms of human behavior based on the natural sciences, develops narrow and arid models of social life. Wolfe eloquently makes a case for a new commitment to humanistic social science based on a realistic and creative engagement with modern society. A reconstituted social science, acknowledging our ability to interpret the world, will thrive on a recognition of human difference. Nurturing a precious humanism, social science can celebrate and further refine our unique capacity to create morality and meaning for ourselves. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1993. Are we losing touch with our humanity? Yes, contends Alan Wolfe in this provocative critique of modern American intellectual life. From ecology, sociobiology, and artificial intelligence to post-modernism and the social sciences, Wolfe examines the antihu

How to Become a Hero

Author : Michael Faust
Publisher : Magus Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Become a Hero written by Michael Faust and published by Magus Books. This book was released on with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone can become a hero. We have an inbuilt program for it, but few choose to activate it or know where to begin. Learn about your inner hero in terms of Jungian and Freudian psychology, creative writing theory, sympathetic magic, NLP, Nietzsche and existentialism. En route, you will discover the horrors of the ultimate jail - the Panopticon. You will stumble through Derrida's method of deconstruction and learn if you are living in bad faith. Is "The Matrix" the ultimate hero tale, and Neo the supreme hero? How does Bicameralism, Julian Jaynes's theory that gods once "lived" in the right hemisphere of the human brain fit in with the hero archetype? What is the tragic tale of the Lady of Shalott?