Prisoners of Poverty: Women Wage-Workers, Their Trades and Their Lives by Helen Campbell is a groundbreaking sociological study first published in the late 19th century, offering a vivid and unflinching portrait of the lives of working women in urban America. Drawing on extensive firsthand research, interviews, and observations, Campbell delves into the daily realities faced by women laborers in factories, sweatshops, domestic service, and other low-wage occupations. The book exposes the h...

A new, fully restored edition of the essential Canadian classic.An unflinchingly honest memoir of her experience as a Métis woman in Canada, Maria Campbell's Halfbreed depicts the realities that she endured and, above all, overcame. Maria was born in Northern Saskatchewan, her father the grandson of a Scottish businessman and Métis woman--a niece of Gabriel Dumont whose family fought alongside Riel and Dumont in the 1885 Rebellion; her mother the daughter ...

Women Wage-Earners: Their Past, Their Present, and Their Future by Helen Campbell is a pioneering work of social and economic analysis first published in 1893. This comprehensive study explores the historical, social, and economic conditions that have shaped the lives of working women in the United States. Campbell meticulously traces the evolution of women’s labor from early colonial times through the industrial revolution, highlighting the shifting roles and expectations placed upon wome...

Prisoners of Poverty Abroad by Helen Campbell is a compelling and meticulously researched exploration of the lives of working women in Europe during the late nineteenth century. Building upon her earlier work, Prisoners of Poverty, which focused on the struggles of women wage-earners in America, Campbell extends her investigation to the industrial centers of England, France, Germany, and Switzerland. Through firsthand observation, interviews, and detailed case studies, she exposes the hars...

Controlled by aliens, Nathaniel Wayne can't resist his attraction to Marlene Broadie.Nate's body, as Emissary for Earth, can be piloted by the Entity, aliens threatening humanity. Any resistance initiates humanity's annihilation. Marly's photography of the Emissary will ensure her mother's life-saving treatment. Instead, Marly provokes the Entity's interest and Nate's. Alien time-travel tech flings them back to ancient Minoan Crete. Stuck in the past, their desire for each other gr...

A deeply compelling exploration of the death industry and the people—morticians, detectives, crime scene cleaners, embalmers, executioners—who work in it and what led them there.We are surrounded by death. It is in our news, our nursery rhymes, our true-crime podcasts. Yet from a young age, we are told that death is something to be feared. How are we supposed to know what we’re so afraid of, when we are never given the chance to look?Fueled by a childhood f...

The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking: Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes is a comprehensive and practical guidebook originally published in the late 19th century by Helen Campbell. Designed to simplify the art of managing a household, this book offers clear, accessible instructions for both novice and experienced homemakers. It covers a wide range of topics essential to efficient home management, including the selection and care of kitchen utensils, the organization of hous...

Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work, Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, and Hair Jewelry of Every Description is a comprehensive 19th-century manual designed to teach readers the intricate and fashionable art of hair work. This detailed guide covers a wide array of techniques for both personal grooming and the creation of elaborate hair ornaments, which were highly popular during the Victorian era. The book provides step-by-step instructions for washing, curling, and dressi...

An encouraging guidebook to awaken to your potential, connect with the callings of your soul, and light up the world with your presence.This international bestselling book has helped hundreds of thousands of people all over the world to create a life that is in deep alignment with their soul."Light Is The New Black is an inspiring book with a message that is so needed right now. Rebecca courageously guides us to turn our lights on and f...

"The best submarine novel since Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October." —Booklist (starred review)The USS Kentucky—a Trident ballistic missile submarine carrying a full complement of 192 nuclear warheads—is about to go on a routine patrol. Not long after it reaches the open sea, however, the Kentucky receives a launch order. After receiving that launch order, it is cut off from all counter-orders and disappears into the Pacific while it makes the ...

A heartwarming, true story about George, a rescue dog who helps his owner rediscover love and happiness. Marley & Me meets Tuesdays with Morrie and The Art of Racing in the Rain--get your tissues ready, animal lovers!After Colin Campbell went on a short business trip abroad, he returned home to discover his wife of many years had moved out. No explanations. No second chances. She was gone and wasn’t coming back. Shocked and heartbroken, C...

Rise Sister Rise is a call to arms for our sacred feminine to rise up, tell the truth, and lead. From Rebecca Campbell, a writer, mystic, devotional creative, and visionary who supports hundreds of thousands of people to connect with their soul and weave the sacred back into their everyday life.It is for those who agreed at soul level to be here at this stage in history to lead this global shift that the mystics of all of the ages have predicted: t...