Manifesting Your Dream Life: Attracting Success, Love, and Prosperity" is a captivating exploration of the transformative journey towards living a life of abundance and fulfillment. Authored by A. William Payne, this empowering guide offers profound insights into the art of manifestation and the power of belief. Within these pages, readers will discover the key principles that unlock the secrets to attracting success, love, and prosperity into their lives. Drawing from personal experiences...

In 1970, Kenneth Gibson was elected as Newark, New Jersey’s first African-American mayor, a position he held for an impressive sixteen years. Yet even as Gibson served as a trailblazer for black politicians, he presided over a troubled time in the city’s history, as Newark’s industries declined and its crime and unemployment rates soared.This book offers a balanced assessment of Gibson’s leadership and his legacy, from the perspectives of the people most deeply immersed in 1970s an...

In "Life and Military Career of Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman," P. C. Headley presents a comprehensive and meticulously detailed biography that captures the complexities of Sherman's character and his pivotal role in the American Civil War. The narrative blends a straightforward factual recounting of Sherman's military strategies and campaigns with reflections on his psychological struggles and personal philosophies, providing deep insight into the mind of one of the war's most co...

In "Four Years Aboard the Whaleship," William B. Whitecar offers a meticulously detailed account of his experiences as a sailor during the age of American whaling. Delving into the quotidian life aboard a whaling vessel, Whitecar's narrative is infused with vivid imagery and a lyrical prose style that captures both the awe and harsh realities of the maritime world. The book is situated within the larger context of 19th-century American literature, reflecting a burgeoning interest in nature...

Race and racism have played a divisive and defining role throughout much of America's history. Slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and Ku Klux Klan terrorism have inflicted deep psychic wounds, social disparities, and economic disadvantages that have diminished the promise of equal rights and opportunities for all.While much progress in race relations has been made in recent years-including the election of Barack Obama as President of the United State-it's clear that our journey t...

They say you can’t catch a fish with a hook.It’s 1925, a world on the cusp of change. Hitler has published Mein Kampf and Mussolini has shut down the free press in Italy.Three friends meet on a Scottish estate for a weekend of salmon fishing and convivial conversation over brandy and cigars: Winston Churchill, future world leader, ‘Bendor’, 2nd Duke of Westminster and Coco Chanel, iconic fashion entrepreneur. The narrative develops into a ...

In "Letters from New Zealand, 1857-1911," Henry William Harper offers an intimate glimpse into the social, cultural, and environmental landscape of New Zealand during a transformative era. Through a series of personal letters, Harper captures the nuances of colonial life, addressing issues ranging from settler dynamics and indigenous relations to the evolving identity of New Zealand. His eloquent prose reveals a keen observer with a deep appreciation for the island's natural beauty and com...

Is there a unifying key that enables Christians to interpret the Bible and see the guiding hand of God in history? Professor William Payne says there is. He calls it the missional hermeneutic. It is a grand design. Design implies a designer. Others call it the mission of God. Always and forever, God is pursuing his plan. Payne contends that the Scriptures and human history show God's purposes, illuminate his unfolding plan, and point to his end goal. This book unpacks the missional hermene...

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...

In "Björnstjerne Björnson, 1832-1910," William Morton Payne offers a comprehensive examination of the life and literary contributions of the renowned Norwegian author and politician, Björnstjerne Björnson. This scholarly work melds critical biography with literary analysis, highlighting Björnson's role in the Norwegian literary revival and his impact on the broader European literary landscape. Through Payne's meticulous research and eloquent prose, readers are introduced to Björnson's mult...

In "Three Courses and a Dessert," William Clarke crafts an engaging narrative that interweaves gastronomy with personal recollections, blending culinary art with reflective prose. This collection of short stories takes readers on a sensory journey through the joy and complexity of food, exploring how meals can evoke memories, forge relationships, and even signal life's transitions. Clarke's literary style is rich and evocative, employing a varied narrative voice that dances between humor a...

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees. When we weren’t sheltering in place, we were advised to wear masks, wash our hands, and practice social distancing. We watched in horror as medical personnel worked around the clock to care for the sick and dying. Businesses were shuttered, travel stopped, workers were furloughed, and markets dropped. And people continued to die.Amid all this uncertainty, writers and artists from around the world continued to create com...