The first major biography of the statesman who fought for racial and economic equality alongside Presidents Lincoln and Grant.During his seven-decade career in public life, George Sewall Boutwell sought to “redeem America’s promise” of racial equality, economic equity, and the principled use of American power abroad. From 1840 to 1905, Boutwell was at the center of efforts to abolish slavery, establish the Republican Party, assist President Lincoln in funding the U...

Beyond the Numbers presents a thought-provoking series of essays by leading authorities on issues of population and consumption. The essays both define the poles of debate and explore common ground beyond the polarized rhetoric.Specific chapters consider each of the broad topics addressed at the International Conference on Population and Development held in September 1994 in Cairo, Egypt. The essays are supplemented by sidebars and short articles featuring more-impassioned...

Throughout the last three years, author Jennifer J. Boutwell has focused on the study of healing after abuse and trauma, drawing from her own experiences and professional journey to offer practical and emotional guidance. In I See You, she shares her transformative journey of healing after molestation, grief, trauma, and abuse, focusing on self-love and acceptance. Through empowering tools and techniques, she helps you rediscover your inner strength, worth, and value. She offers advice on ...

Throughout the last three years, author Jennifer J. Boutwell has focused on the study of healing after abuse and trauma, drawing from her own experiences and professional journey to offer practical and emotional guidance. In I See You, she shares her transformative journey of healing after molestation, grief, trauma, and abuse, focusing on self-love and acceptance. Through empowering tools and techniques, she helps you rediscover your inner strength, worth, and value. She offers advice on ...

Master the 103 Essential Kanji for JLPT N5—Now with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Integration!Whether you're preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just getting started with kanji, this beginner-friendly guide will take you step-by-step through the 103 essential characters needed to read basic Japanese.✔ Updated & Expanded: All kanji examples and sentences are now available in the interactive Makoto+ Sentence Explore...

Yonde Miyo~! Volume 1: Short and Fun Japanese Stories in Hiragana and Basic Kanji✅ Just learned hiragana? Start reading real Japanese—right away.We’ve completely rebuilt Yonde Miyo~! Volume 1 from the ground up! Every story, sentence, vocabulary note, and grammar explanation has been revised and expanded. We also added dozens of mini-lessons on key kanji and grammar patterns throughout the book.This beginner-friendly collec...

Master the Essential Vocabulary for JLPT N5 — Now Enhanced with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer!Just starting your Japanese journey? This newly updated JLPT N5 Vocabulary Book is your ultimate beginner’s guide to the most important words you’ll need to pass the exam—and build a rock-solid foundation for long-term Japanese fluency.With 1,445 crystal-clear audio recordings, intelligent Anki flashcards, and full ...

Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 94 (December 2025)Fun, culturally rich reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue features short articles, cultural notes, language lessons, jokes, and native-audio recordings—designed to make learning fun, immersive, and memorable.In this issue (December 2025, Issue 94):

Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5 Master JLPT N5 Grammar with Confidence — Fully Updated & Expanded Edition!Supercharge your Japanese learning with the ultimate beginner-friendly guide — now beautifully refreshed with illustrations, clearer explanations, and fully integrated with our interactive Makoto+ Sentence Explorer.✅ NEW: Fully Edited & Expanded ContentThis edition has been carefully updated from the gr...

Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is more than just a way to measure your current Japanese ability—it’s an excellent method to focus your studies with a clear, tangible goal. Goals provide motivation, and motivation drives progress. Preparing for the JLPT often requires significant commitments of time and effort, making it a powerful motivator for serious learners.This book is specifically designed to help you prepare for the JLPT N5 by practicing kanji readings ...

Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese!Crafted especially for beginners, this book offers a dynamic way to learn conversational Japanese through engaging, real-life dialogues. Each dialogue is designed to enhance your understanding of everyday Japanese, making this an ideal resource for learners aiming to achieve fluency.We are including, at no extra charge, sound files for all the dialogues found in this book. Li...

Ken Boutwell and I became fast friends soon after he sent me a manuscript to publish as his first book in 2016. He was referred to my publishing company by a mutual friend who was his pastor at First Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida..He told me at that time that he was also working on a second book which would address racism and bigotry throughout history with an invitation to join him and others in changing these cruel cultures around the worldKnowing Ken's kind natu...