While Americans have been deeply absorbed with the topic of immigration for generations, emigration from the United States has been almost entirely ignored. Following the U.S. Civil War an estimated ten thousand Confederates left the U.S. South, most of them moving to Brazil, where they became known as “Confederados,” Portuguese for “Confederates.” These Southerners were the largest organized group of white Americans to ever voluntarily emigrate from the United States.In Confed...

This volume was written by eight transnational geographers. These narratives comprise a collection of essays as a way to map personal trajectories and experiences which examine the concept of place at the micro-level. Eight transnational geographers convey their professional and personal identities in a global age. By using an approach called, autobiogeography, these narratives will be of interest to geographers and other social science and humanities scholars as well as of interest to the...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Emelie’s hell-bent on finding Keira. What woman wouldn’t be if her best friend up and vanished off the face of the earth after traveling to the Scottish Highlands?She didn’t count on being kidnapped by a bunch of mysterious badass women.She also didn’t count on being saved by even more badass dragons.Alan. Well, being the head of a clan isn’t easy. No one said it would be, but why do these damned humans keep tres...

Glasgow trauert. Im Mai 1974 sieht sich Detective Harry McCoy einer wütenden Menge vor dem Sheriff Court gegenüber. Ein Brandanschlag auf einen Friseursalon in Royston hat Frauen und Kinder das Leben gekostet. Als drei Jugendliche wegen des Verbrechens angeklagt werden, sind McCoy und seine Kollegen erleichtert, dass der Gefangenentransporter durchgekommen ist und seine Insassen abgeliefert hat. Auf dem Weg wieder nach draußen wird der Transporter jedoch gerammt und die drei in Handschelle...

Now in a thoroughly updated new edition, this successful textbook surveys the history of technology in America from the 1600s to the 21st century. Alan I Marcus and Howard P. Segal explore the effect society, culture, politics and economics have had upon technological advances, and place the evolution of American technology within the broader context of the development of systems such as transportation and communications. This unique book connects phenomena such as colonial printing presse...

CONSTRUA EMPRESAS COM VALOR (EQUITY) E PROPÓSITO — PARA VOCÊ, PARA QUEM NELAS TRABALHA E PARA O MUNDO. RESULTADOS SÃO IMPORTANTES — MAS NUNCA SUFICIENTES. NEGÓCIOS DE VERDADE NÃO GERAM SÓ LUCRO: GERAM FUTUROS. Neste livro, coautores de diferentes setores se unem para mostrar, na prática, que estruturar uma empresa vai além de planejar, gerir e buscar resultados de curto prazo — é alinhar negócios ao propósito pessoal, construir valor duradouro (equity) e gerar impacto positivo na sociedade...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

The people most impacted by criminal justice policies and practices are seldom included in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.Building on the ‘nothing about us without us’ social movement, this edited volume advocates an inclusive approach to criminology that gives voice to historically marginalized, silenced, and ignored groups.Incorporating the experiences of service users, academics, and state and grassroots practitioners, this volume considers how res...

What is the Black Fantastic? It's Sword and Soul, Steamfunk, Cyberfunk, Science Fiction, Real Urban Fantasy, Paranormal and so much more. It's creators from Africa and the African Diaspora expressing and exploring concepts without the boundaries and restrictions often found in the publishing industry. Blacktastic!, the official anthology of Blacktasticon 2018, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the imagination of its writers. It is our hope that you will be entertained and intrigued by thes...

e-artnow presents to you this unique and meticulously edited collection by Dr. Eliot: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: Poems by John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Poems by Robert Burns V. 7: St Augustine & Thomas á Kempis V. 8: Nine Greek Dramas V. 9: Cicero and Pliny V. 10: The Wealth of Nations V. 11: The Origin of Species V. 12: Plutarch's Lives V. 13: Æneid V. 14: Don Quixote V. 15: Bunyan...

Empowering Your Mind bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Mental Training and The Disciplined MindDo you feel like sometimes you can't seem to focus or you're becoming more forgetful? One minute you're talking and the next minute, you forgot just what you were saying. If you're experiencing this, these are signs that your brain needs some stimulation. You need to challenge and train your brain for it to remain sharp. Brain training can help you with this. Having a disciplined mind can help a long way in...

The 'Harvard Classics: All 71 Volumes' anthologizes a staggering breadth of literature, philosophy, and scientific thought, offering readers an unparalleled gateway into the intellectual legacies spanning millennia. Within this colossal collection, the themes of human endeavor, moral inquiry, and artistic expression pervade through various works, from the epics of Homer and Virgil to the intricate philosophies of Plato and Descartes. Each volume stands as a testament to humanity's quest fo...