Bates, An Ancient Family Name, is a historical narrative of one branch of the Bates family. It begins in AD 1245 and follows the Clement Bates family branch to the present. The second half of this book deals with the military experiences of Clement Bates direct descendants, Robert S. Bates in World War II; the years between 1945 and the Viet Nam War of Robert Bates family and the life and military experiences in Viet Nam of Roberts son, Thomas. The narrative is a monologue of Thom...

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance develops the key concepts of corporate finance with an intuitive approach while also emphasizing computational skills, enabling students to develop the critical judgments necessary to apply financial tools in real decision-making situations. The fourth edition offers a level of rigor that is appropriate for both business and finance majors.

"Laura Bates has challenged the normalization of sexism, and created a place where both men and women can see it and change it." —Gloria SteinemThe Everyday Sexism Project was founded by writer and activist Laura Bates in April 2012. It began life as a website where people could share their experiences of daily, normalized sexism, from street harassment to workplace discrimination to sexual assault and rape.The Project became a viral sensation, attracting int...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

This essential collection on maternal and child health focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. The distinguished list of contributors describe the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, highlighting a wide range of variation in practices across cultures. They discuss attitudes and techniques in childbirth, the interaction between human evolutionary form and birthing procedures, the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-We...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

In "Colonel Thomas Blood, Crown-stealer, 1618-1680," Wilbur Cortez Abbott delves into the life of one of history's most notorious figures, revealing the complex interplay of ambition, intrigue, and rebellion that characterized the late Stuart era. Abbott's meticulous research and engaging narrative style provide readers with both a vivid historical account and an exploration of Blood's audacious exploits, including his infamous attempt to steal the Crown Jewels of England. The book situate...

In "Thomas Heywood," the renowned Jacobean playwright and poet offers a rich tapestry of human experience through a compelling collection of his works, including dramas, prose, and poetry. Heywood's literary style is marked by its vivid characterizations, intricate plots, and a profound understanding of human nature, blending elements of both tragedy and comedy. This book encapsulates the cultural and social milieu of early 17th-century England, reflecting the complexities of love, ambitio...

In the "Letters of David Ricardo to Thomas Robert Malthus, 1810-1823," readers are offered an invaluable glimpse into the intellectual exchange between two titans of classical economics. This collection of correspondence showcases Ricardo's analytical rigor and Malthus's insightful skepticism, addressing profound issues such as monetary policy, value theory, and population dynamics. The letters are written in a clear, articulate style characteristic of the early 19th century, reflecting bo...

"The Digital Puritan" is a quarterly digest of carefully selected Puritan works which provides a steady diet of sound Puritan teaching. The language has been gently modernised to render it more readable, while still retaining much of the flavour and character of the original text. Hundreds of helpful notes and Scripture references (in the English Standard Version®) are included as end-notes; no internet connection is needed.The following articles appear in this autumn 2014 edition:...

Archaeological case studies consider material evidence of religion and ritual in the pre-Columbian Eastern WoodlandsArchaeologists today are interpreting Native American religion and ritual in the distant past in more sophisticated ways, considering new understandings of the ways that Native Americans themselves experienced them. Shaman, Priest, Practice, Belief: Materials of Ritual and Religion in Eastern North America broadly considers Native American re...

Used For His GloryLeNora Bates-ThomasAbout the AuthorLeNora Bates-Thomas was raised up with four brothers and three sisters, in which all except one are still living today. Her parents, Andrew and Joan Bates, came from two different states and backgrounds yet, in unity, raised eight children, including a miracle they named LeNora. She was known as a miracle because of her inner strength despite the critical illnesses she lived with including epilepsy, Chiari malform...