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.

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 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!

Thomas House looks welcoming from the outside, but inside real horror awaits. Those who have lived there only last a month or two as pure evil still permeates about. Virginia and Tom move their family to what they believe is the quiet country house, but it is far from peaceful. Strange events at the house leave them terrified, events which nearly cost them their lives. With its horrific past, Thomas House isn't a welcoming home and resents the people who walk through its doors. Doors open ...

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...

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...

"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:...

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...

El libro cristiano sobre la meditación presenta una recopilación de textos de destacados autores de diferentes épocas, todos enfocados en la importancia y la práctica de la meditación según la Palabra de Dios. A través de diversas perspectivas, los escritores ofrecen definiciones, explicaciones y exhortaciones para que los creyentes desarrollen una vida de meditación espiritual profunda.En primer lugar, Thomas Watson ofrece una definición detallada de la meditación y cómo esta se f...

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...

Dive into 'The Big Book of Ghost Stories: 140 Horror Novels & Short Story Collections,' an expansive anthology that promises a chilling and revelatory journey through the corridors of haunted literature. This collection masterfully weaves together a variety of styles and periods to explore the endless possibilities of fear and supernatural dread. From Gothic novel fragments to spine-tingling modern short stories, readers are treated to a broad spectrum of ghostly encounters and haunted phe...