An engaging account of invention and perseverance, tracing the struggles, failures, and triumphs behind the creation of the sewing machine and modern industrial innovation.

THE LEAFEATERA young check-cashing clerk stumbles upon a serial killer's latest victim, leading her to make a dangerous choice - become his next target to bring him down. As she transforms herself into his perfect prey, she discovers the true horror may not be in catching the notorious "Leafeater," but in losing herself in the process.For twelve years, young women have been found posed like works of art across the city, their bodies unmarked, their last breaths stolen. When...

This textbook aims to give an introduction to the use of documentary sources in social research. It is designed to be a companion to courses in research methods in the social sciences and history and a reference text for those beginning research on documentary sources. The book begins with an overview of the nature of social research and the variety of methods which can be used. Scott identifies three types of evidence useful in such research - physical evidence, personal evidence and docu...

A consistent best-seller, the wide-ranging and authoritative Dictionary of Sociology was first published in 1994 and contains more than 2,500 entries on the terminology, methods, concepts, and thinkers in the field, as well as from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science. For this fourth edition, Professor John Scott has conducted a thorough review of all entries to ensure that they are concise, focused, and up to date. Revision...

From the NHL’s most unexpected All-Star MVP comes a sports memoir unlike any other. Hilarious, candid, and reflective, A Guy Like Me recounts the heartwarming story of John Scott: an average joe who became a sports icon overnight.Known as a willing-and-able fighter and bruiser in the league, John Scott was a surprising and tongue-and-cheek nominee for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. He’d been in the league for over eight NHL seasons, playing for teams such as ...

TOURS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT BATTLE IN HISTORY This is not a history book! It is not unlikely that this book will get me killed and I would not dismiss the danger to its publishers. If you have the courage to print and distribute it there is no doubt that it will be one of the all-time best sellers in the world today. Tours the largest city in the Centre region of France is the location of what was arguably the most significant battle in human history. Here in 732 Charles "the Hammer" Martel...

Genius Rewarded; or, The Story of the Sewing Machine is a detailed historical account that chronicles the invention, development, and widespread impact of the sewing machine, one of the most transformative devices of the nineteenth century. Authored by Grace Rogers Cooper, this book delves into the fascinating journey of Elias Howe, Isaac Merritt Singer, and other key inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance revolutionized the textile industry and domestic life. Through vivid storytellin...

The Puzzle King is a captivating novel by Sydney C. Grier, set in the early 20th century, weaving together intrigue, adventure, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows the enigmatic and brilliant protagonist, Sir Philip, who is renowned for his exceptional intellect and his uncanny ability to solve the most perplexing puzzles and mysteries. As a master of deduction and observation, Sir Philip is often called upon to unravel intricate problems that baffle even the mos...

"The Puzzle King" by John Scott is a captivating tale that intertwines mystery and adventure. The story follows a brilliant yet reclusive puzzle maker who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue when his latest creation, a seemingly innocuous puzzle, holds the key to a long-buried secret. As he navigates through a series of challenges and encounters with enigmatic characters, the protagonist discovers that the world of puzzles is far more complex and dangerous than he ever imagined. The nar...

‘This tale of obsessive love focuses on the intimate correspondence between a writer and a woman he has met just once. As their letters grow increasingly erotic, they begin their own investigations, betrayals, and confessions—as the story builds toward a startling climax.’ Australian Bookseller and PublisherFirst published in 1993, What I have Written won the Victorian Premier’s Award for Fiction in the following year. A film version was released in 1995...

From a breakthrough discovered in a single desperate night to a worldwide industrial empire, this account traces how the sewing machine transformed domestic life, women's labor, and modern manufacturing. It begins with Isaac Merritt Singer's hard-won success, when a crucial adjustment—proper thread tension—finally made his machine practical, and then places that triumph in a larger history of failed experiments, rival patents, and forgotten pioneers such as Walter Hunt, Barthlemy Thimmonni...

John Scott's Ashtanga Yogais a step-by-step illustrated guide that takes you through the balanced exercise routines and breathing techniques of this dynamic form.Carefully structured, this course starts with a simple sequence for beginners which, once mastered, provides the foundation for moving on to the next level.- Purify your body with dynamic movement and precise postures- Develop physical and mental strength, increased stamina ...