Christopher hadn't been with Rembrandt's group long. With their combined efforts there were fewer and fewer monsters to fight. His mate had died a long time ago, so he volunteered to go with Skylar to look for some "newbies". When they arrived at the warehouse the new ones were acting very strange.Kate had been scouting out the building when a large crate just suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Curiosity had her standing in the shadows when she saw two warriors come up the stairs and...

A 2018 CHOICE Outstanding Academic TitleNew scholarship provides insights into the archaeology and cultural history of African American life from a collection of sites in the Mid-AtlanticThis groundbreaking volume explores the archaeology of African American life and cultures in the Upper Mid-Atlantic region, using sites dating from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. Sites in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New...

Tired of being teased about his name and his stutter, twelve-year-old Hobart sets out to do a few heroic deeds and earn a place in knight school. But the local damsels he tries to save all know martial arts. The runaway bull he tries to catch wears him like a hat. And don't even ask about the ogre. Finally in desperation, Hobart sets out on the most daring quest he can think of--he will slay a dragon. Or that's his plan anyway.The Legend of Hobart is a hilarious, heart felt adventu...

Modern-day Atlanta. Driven by his tragic past, prosecutor Chance Meridian seeks justice for a beautiful woman brutally murdered in her own home.Except nothing comes easy in Atlanta, and certainly not justice. A lot of people in town wanted Sara Barton dead, and every single one of them is lying about something. Chance shouldn't be surprised. Murder is an ugly business. But so is love.Masterful, fast-paced, and full of intrigue, The Murder of Sara Barton...

Collaborative archaeology and the lasting character of a historic Black communityThe Archaeology of Race and Class at Timbuctoo is the first book to examine the historic Black community of Timbuctoo, New Jersey, which was founded in 1826 by formerly enslaved migrants from Maryland and served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. In collaboration with descendants and community members, Christopher Barton explores the intersectionality of life at Timbuctoo ...

In a historic moment that reshaped the future of Europe, the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union—Brexit—sent shockwaves through political, economic, and social spheres, not only within Britain but across the entire continent. Brexit and Challenges to EU Cohesion offers an incisive, comprehensive exploration of this seismic event, revealing the deep-rooted causes, the complex legal and diplomatic battles, and the far-reaching consequences that continue to reverber...

Spanning the turbulent century that reshaped the world, Geopolitical History of Europe in the 20th Century offers a masterful and vivid exploration of the forces that transformed a fractured continent into the Europe we know today. From the fading empires and the cataclysms of two world wars, through the icy divisions of the Cold War, to the bold experiments of European integration and the challenges of globalization, Christopher Burton weaves a sweeping narrative of diplomacy, co...

In the ashes of the most devastating conflict in human history, Europe faced an unprecedented challenge: how to rebuild shattered nations, forge lasting peace, and navigate the emerging fault lines of a new world order. The Post-World War II Settlement and the Division of Europe offers a sweeping, authoritative account of the critical moments and decisions that reshaped a continent forever.From the tense diplomacy of Yalta and Potsdam to the iron grip of Soviet expansion a...

This anthology of biographies presents an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the lives and achievements of fifty individuals who significantly shaped the course of human history. Spanning diverse eras and regions, this collection provides detailed insights into figures whose actions and legacies continue to influence the modern world. The volume explores pivotal leaders such as Akhenaton, whose revolutionary religious reforms in ancient Egypt introduced monotheism, and Alexande...

The Eurozone Crisis and Austerity Politics by Christopher Burton offers a definitive and incisive exploration of one of the most turbulent periods in modern European history. Delving deep into the origins, unfolding, and aftermath of the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, this book unpacks the complex economic imbalances, political struggles, and institutional failures that ignited and prolonged the crisis. With expert analysis, it reveals how austerity policies shaped not only econo...

Millions of people-many of them younger than we care to believe-are living in the aftermath of a heart attack, and it is vital for them to learn how to reduce the risk factors for subsequent heart problems. This unique and important book offers advice to survivors of a heart attack and also to those trying to prevent the onset of a heart attack. Contributors include not only distinguished medical professionals but also eleven individuals who either participated in a cardiac rehabilitatio...

From Texas to Virginia, towns, regions, counties, regiments, prisons, and even refugee camps played a significant role in shaping the contours of the Civil War. According to historian Daniel E. Sutherland, whose many books and essays helped establish the field of community studies, these varied assemblages of individuals experienced and fought the real war. Following his lead, the contributors to Hundreds of Little Wars reveal how viewing the war from the vantage point of singular...