In Agency of the Enslaved: Jamaica and the Culture of Freedom in the Atlantic World, D.A. Dunkley challenges the notion that enslavement fostered the culture of freedom in the former colonies of Western Europe in the Americas. Dunkley argues the point that the preconception that out of slavery came freedom has discouraged scholars from fully exploring the importance of the agency displayed by enslaved people. This study examines those struggles and argues that these formed the real basis o...

This collection of eleven essays is designed to highlight some important new voices who have been doing research on the general subject areas of the history and culture of the Caribbean. The essays in this volume also address a number of themes which are critical to developing an understanding of current scholarly work on the two broad subject areas. Among the themes examined are colonialism, slavery, and the involvement of the Christian Church in both colonial rule and enslavement. The es...

A world-renowned astrophysicist takes us through the huge, unfolding history of the universeThe night sky is an endless source of wonder and mystery. For thousands of years it has been at the heart of scientific and philosophical inquiry, from the first star catalogues etched into ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to the metres-wide telescopes constructed in Chile's Atacama Desert today. On a clear night it is hard not to look up and pick out familiar constellation...

At Ypres With Best-Dunkley by Thomas Hope Floyd is a war memoir that recounts the experiences of the author during World War I, specifically focusing on the Battle of Ypres, one of the most significant and grueling battles fought on the Western Front. The book is named after the fictional character Best-Dunkley, a soldier who represents the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers involved in the battle. Floyd’s narrative provides a firsthand account of the horrors of trench warfare, the chao...

In the early 23rd Century, time travel has become a reality. For years, the Infinity Generator remains unused as governments debate the ramifications of potential alterations to the past until one nation, Germany, proposes the correction of humanity's worst atrocity, The Holocaust.The United Nations agrees and a committee is formed to work up a plan. They decide that erasing Adolph Hitler from history is the best way to achieve their goal. They study his life, find his vulnerabilit...

When The Borche invaded the seven worlds of the Andromeda Galaxy the people fought hard to defend their colonies but they were confronted by a disciplined and unwavering foe. The Borche proved overwhelming and without mercy, killing indiscriminately, their goal, extermination and slavery.When it was realised that the war was lost seven fleets were quickly launched to seven points in the Universe identified as having habitable worlds. Each fleet carried experimental jump drive techn...

This freedom guide is a must have for every recovering alcoholic as well as those that are thinking about starting the process to recovery. It is extremely detailed and gives you the information that you need to know on what alcoholism is and the steps to take to deal with it.A lot of alcoholics do not accept the fact that they have a problem and if they read this guide they will realize that have a problem in no time and be able to take the necessary steps to deal with the problem...

Winner of the Barbara T. Christian Literary AwardWomen and Resistance in the Early Rastafari Movement is a pioneering study of women’s resistance in the emergent Rastafari movement in colonial Jamaica. As D. A. Dunkley demonstrates, Rastafari women had to contend not only with the various attempts made by the government and nonmembers to suppress the movement, but also with oppression and silencing from among their own ranks. Dunkley examines the lives and...

The novels that flushed out on Chinese spies, American disorder, and the deadly dance of Australian politics, long before there was fake news. Tie-in to the six-part Foxtel political thriller based on THE MARMALADE FILES and THE MANDARIN CODETwo books in one:THE MARMALADE FILESWhen seasoned newshound Harry Dunkley is slipped a compromising photograph one frosty Canberra dawn, he knows he's onto something big. In pursuit of the scoop, Dunkley must ne...

Golf is a very hard game to play..."der" everyone knows that. It's also a very technical game and it produces more than its fair share of temper tantrums, self-abuse, expletives and a vast array of emotions.These things can dramatically impact of your game and ultimately your score.So, how do you deal with it?5 Irons Don't Float is written from a golfer's perspective and looks at the more common elements of anger that severely interfere with the game. If you abuse yourself during play, yel...

Do you desperately wish to lose weight, fight or reverse chronic disease, and rebalance your body by reducing inflammation naturally through diet?Are you looking for a guide that will help you achieve just that effortlessly?If you’ve answered YES, keep reading...You Are About To Discover How To Leverage The Power Of An Anti-Inflammatory Diet To Lose Weight, Fight Chronic Diseases, Rebalance Your Body, And Achieve A Lot More!...

Twelve days before Christmas, Katie’s perfectly curated life unravels when her boyfriend dumps her. Heartbroken and humiliated, she returns to her hometown, determined never to show up for Christmas alone again. With a dramatic vow to the universe, Katie makes herself a promise: next Christmas, she’s coming home with a man—the right man.Enter Binder, the dating app where hope goes to die. Katie, alongside her ever-supportive and hilariously outspoken best friends Valerie and Keiko,...