People in the Middle Ages and the early modern age more often suffered from imprisonment and enslavement than we might have assumed. Incarceration and Slavery in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Age approaches these topics from a wide variety of perspectives and demonstrates collectively the great relevance of the issues involved. Both incarceration and slavery were (and continue to be) most painful experiences, and no one was guaranteed exemption from it. High-ranking nobles ...

In "With the Indians in the Rockies," James Willard Schultz presents a vivid and detailed account of his experiences among the Native American tribes in the Rocky Mountain region during the late 19th century. Employing a first-person narrative style, Schultz intertwines rich descriptions of the landscape with personal anecdotes that illustrate the cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and daily lives of the Indigenous peoples he encountered. His work stands as a significant contribution t...

**“The most important economics book of the year―and maybe of the decade.” —Paul Krugman, New York Times, on Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyA bestselling economist’s history of inequality and guide to a more just, sustainable world, distilled into an engaging and accessible pocket-sized text.**In this unique work, Thomas Piketty presents a synthesis of his historical and comparative research on inequality. He challenges the idea that there could be nat...

In "With the Indians in the Rockies (Complete Edition)," James Willard Schultz offers a vivid and immersive account of his experiences among the Native American tribes of the Rocky Mountains during the late 19th century. Writing with a keen eye and rich descriptive language, Schultz transports readers into the everyday lives of indigenous peoples, detailing their customs, beliefs, and the profound connection they maintained with the natural world. This work serves not only as a memoir but ...

A cannibalistic witch wasn't the only horror faced by the townsfolk of Bremen in 1689. The Lost Children is an original screenplay that builds on the story of Hansel and Gretel. The candy witch was but a taste of the terror which befell a town struggling with famine and despair. A father's guilt. A hunter's courage. A girl's will to live. All and more in a thrilling new take on a very old tale.

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...

In stark and compelling prose, Thomas W. Jones tells his story as a campus revolutionary who led an armed revolt at Cornell University in 1969 and then altered his course over the next fifty years to become a powerful leader in the financial industry including high-level positions at John Hancock, TIAA-CREF and Citigroup as Wall Street plunged into its darkest hour.From Willard Straight to Wall Street provides a front row seat to the author's triumphs and struggles as he w...

Warriors of Freedom: 70 Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a remarkable anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences and profound reflections of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. This collection presents a wide range of literary styles, from detailed diary entries to eloquent memoirs, capturing the raw and unfiltered perspectives of those who fought on the front lines. Through these diverse narratives, the anthology explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the ...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

"Adventures of Thomas Fox and Pitamakan" AUTHOR described the life and adventures of his two close friends Thomas Fox and the great chief Pitamakan (Running Eagle). In this book Schultz colors their joint adventures in the American West. Contents: A Company Dissolves and a New Venture Starts A Hostile Tribe Leaves Footprints Far Thunder Rids the Plains of a Rascal The Steamboat Refuses to Stop Two Crows Raise Their Right Hands Abbott Fires Into a Clump of Sagebrush Lame Wolf Prays to His R...

The simplest, most-readable guide to navigating health care delivery in the United StatesOne of the most popular resources of its kind, Understanding Health Policy: A Clinical Approach provides everything you need to master the U.S. health care system’s nuances and complexities.Written by practicing primary care physicians who are experts in health care policy, this comprehensive guide covers the entire scope of the U.S. health care system and draw...

Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays in our lives. Drawing on a range of disciplines_including sociology, anthropology, folklore, geography, history, and nutrition_the editors have selected a group of engaging essays to help students explore the idea of food as a window into American culture. The editors' general introductory essay offers an overview of current scholars...