Reconstruction is one of the most complex, overlooked, and misunderstood periods of American history. The thirteen essays in this volume address the multiple struggles to make good on President Abraham Lincoln’s promise of a “new birth of freedom” in the years following the Civil War, as well as the counter-efforts including historiographical ones—to undermine those struggles. The forms these struggles took varied enormously, extended geographically beyond the former Confederacy, influence...

The Cotton Kings relates a colorful economic drama with striking parallels to contemporary American economic debates. At the turn of the twentieth century, dishonest cotton brokers used bad information to lower prices on the futures market, impoverishing millions of farmers. To fight this corruption, a small group of brokers sought to control the price of cotton on unregulated exchanges in New York and New Orleans. They triumphed, cornering the world market in cotton and raising i...

Essential Skills for Historians helps undergraduate students make the transition from general university study to a more in-depth study of history, and to gain the skills and techniques they need to conduct an independent research project or embark on a career as a professional historian.The book begins with an examination of the historical discipline and its relevance to contemporary culture. It then guides readers through the steps of developing a research project, using...

An extravagant journey of events that leads to the crucifixion of one of the most iconic figures in the world. From the point of view of a soldier, who plays a significant role in this story.

Christianity in History explores the question of spiritual identity by tracing the spiritual family tree of Protestants in the English-speaking world from the early church to the present.Written in an easy-to-read, narrative style, this one-volume overview covers key figures and critical moments in the church's story. While firmly grounded in primary and secondary literature, Christianity in History isn't a dry recounting of events but an engaging retelling of wha...

A heartwarming family saga that celebrates hope, sibling bonds, and small-town community.After her world was shaken to its foundations by the loss of her husband and the revelation of his gambling debts, Vivian Owens has finally found steady footing again. With The Lighthouse Grill thriving and her grown children all living nearby, she feels a renewed sense of lightness, energy, and optimism.She even starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to put herself out there again—especia...

A sweet family saga about the bond between siblings and the power of hope.Alexis Owens is settling into her new routines at The Lighthouse Grill, the beloved family restaurant in Rosewood Beach.She originally planned to stay just long enough to help her mother cope with the aftermath of her father’s passing, but the town’s gentle waves and familiar faces are starting to feel like home. Still, even the fresh sea breeze can’t erase the uncertainty looming over ...

An uplifting family saga about siblings, new beginnings, and lasting bonds.Faith Talbot has spent years chasing success in a high-powered legal career that leaves little room for anything—or anyone—else.But when a health scare forces her to slow down and take stock of things, she realizes just how empty her life has become. Determined to find true connection, she leaves the relentless pace of the city behind and pays a visit to her distant relatives, the Owens family, in th...

A Camp H.O.W.L. NovelOnce in a blue moon, opposites find they're a perfect match.Nick Perry is tired of helping people with their marriages, so when a spot opens up to work with teens at Camp H.O.W.L., he jumps at it. He doesn't expect to fall in lust with the dreamy new camp doctor, Drew Welch. But Drew is human, and Nick has seen secrets ruin too many relationships to think that a human/werewolf romance can go anywhere.Happy-go-lucky Drew...

A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda is stunned to see Fritz's name in a photograph of an American memorial for German seamen who died near Asheville, North Carolina. Determined to reclaim his body and bring closure t...

An uplifting small-town saga about family, friendship, and finding a second chance later in life.As springtime blooms in Rosewood Beach, the whole town is buzzing over some exciting news—a film crew is coming to shoot on location, and the star of the movie is none other than renowned actress Delilah Bates.To everyone’s surprise, Delilah soon becomes a regular at The Lighthouse Grill, embracing small-town life and the chance to slow down from the relentless ...

A murdered partner. A missing brother. Will Isabelle's silence protect those she loves . . . or delay justice?Police officer Isabelle St. John loves her crazy, loud, law-enforcement family. She knows they'll be there for her when things get tough. Like when her partner is murdered and she barely escapes with her own life.Izzy is determined to discover exactly what happened, and her investigation sends her headfirst into a criminal organization, possibly wit...