A new edition of one of the best books ever written about being a doctor: writing as aware and memorable as Chekhov’s.The Doctor Stories collects thirteen of Williams’s stories (direct accounts of his experiences as a doctor), six related poems, and a chapter from his autobiography that connects the world of medicine and writing, as well as a new preface by Atul Gawande, an introduction by Robert Coles (who put the book together), and a final note by Willi...

It is over fifty years since the critics of the day acclaimed The Wooden Horse as a superbly told story of the most ingenious and daring escape of the Second World War. Millions of readers agreed, and the book became a modern classic. This revised and expanded edition tells the tale. The escape itself was conceived on classical lines. The Greeks built a wooden horse and by means of it got into the city of Troy; in 1943 two British officers built a wooden horse and by means of it got out of...

'It's often said that books are compulsory reading, but this book really is compulsory. You cannot understand slavery, or British Empire, without it' Sathnam SangheraArguing that the slave trade was at the heart of Britain's economic progress, Eric Williams's landmark 1944 study revealed the connections between capitalism and racism, and has influenced generations of historians ever since.Williams traces the rise and fall of the Atlantic sl...

In his influential and widely debated Capitalism and Slavery, Eric Williams examined the relation of capitalism and slavery in the British West Indies. Binding an economic view of history with strong moral argument, his study of the role of slavery in financing the Industrial Revolution refuted traditional ideas of economic and moral progress and firmly established the centrality of the African slave trade in European economic development. He also showed that mature industrial capitalism i...

Brock and Gabby, a young couple living in the New Orleans, Louisiana’s urban housing development, also known as the projects, find themselves in a bind when Brock is charged with a murder he didn’t commit. Sticking to the code of the streets by not snitching on the actual killer and unable to afford a lawyer, the two now face even tougher obstacles as Brock is without bond and facing thirty years to life. Backs against the wall, the two are forced to make sacrifices that ultimately pay off...

Brought to you by Penguin.Arguing that the slave trade was at the heart of Britain's economic progress, Eric Williams's landmark 1944 study revealed the connections between capitalism and racism, and has influenced generations of historians ever since.Williams traces the rise and fall of the Atlantic slave trade through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to show how it laid the foundations of the Industrial Revolution, and how racism a...

What can you do when you are confronted by the supernatural at your weakest moment?Late for the midnight shift, speeding on a frozen highway, and tempting fate with an unreliable car, one man experiences the worst night of his life in the lethal cold of a Manitoba winter.

Are you ready to heal from the emotional and spiritual scars of your past? Whether you're struggling with the pain of a broken relationship, trauma, or unresolved emotional wounds, this workbook is designed to guide you through a transformative journey of healing beyond the physical body.Inside, you'll find reflective exercises, thought-provoking questions, and practical tools to help you confront the pain, release emotional baggage, and rebuild your sense of self-worth. By focusin...

Embark on a Transformative OdysseyIn the pages of "Navigating the Kaleidoscope," you'll discover a captivating and comprehensive exploration of the life of a college student. This e-book takes you on a thoughtfully crafted journey through the highs and lows, challenges and triumphs, and personal growth that define the college experience.Unveiling the Chapters of College LifeFrom the excitement of freshman year to the bittersweet transition to senior year, each chapt...

"Alex is the ordinary guy with the average life who is in search of his place in society. This is part of the big dream which I feel is most documented and the most sought out portion of a person's life. It provides the blueprint for how an average person can find fame and fortune. Alex worked very hard to change his ordinary persona and achieve the Fifteen Minutes of genuine love and admired Fame.Alex gets the formula for his fame from Mr. J, the local transient philosopher. Mr. J ...

The final year has come and the mine has failed to find what it was tasked with.Now Dorian Ironstrike and the others feel the weight of time upon them, and if they fail the King of Zirad will be displeased.But there is something else out there, pulling strings and making plans, and they know that they won't be safe for long.They will have to fight against time and the odds, dig deep, and discover the treasure that they were sent to find, all while preparing for an a...

This is the essential guide to helping you launch and sustain a successful small business. It provides you with all the tips and information available to help you launch into the next phase of your working career, the phase that not so long ago, you only imagined. With these tested and proven methods, you can do anything from starting a home- based business to building the foundation for a small business with a team of your own. You make the call.Opportunities only exist when you m...