Most people assume that racism grows from a perception of human difference: the fact of race gives rise to the practice of racism. Sociologist Karen E. Fields and historian Barbara J. Fields argue otherwise: the practice of racism produces the illusion of race, through what they call "racecraft." And this phenomenon is intimately entwined with other forms of inequality in American life. So pervasive are the devices of racecraft in American history, economic doctrine, politics, and everyday...

Bitter Fruits of Bondage is the late Armstead L. Robinson’s magnum opus, a controversial history that explodes orthodoxies on both sides of the historical debate over why the South lost the Civil War.Recent studies, while conceding the importance of social factors in the unraveling of the Confederacy, still conclude that the South was defeated as a result of its losses on the battlefield, which in turn resulted largely from the superiority of Northern military manpower and industri...

Tackling the myth of a post-racial societyMost people assume that racism grows from a perception of human difference: the fact of race gives rise to the practice of racism. Sociologist Karen E. Fields and historian Barbara J. Fields argue otherwise: the practice of racism produces the illusion of race, through what they call “racecraft.” And this phenomenon is intimately entwined with other forms of inequality in American life. So pervasive are the devices of racec...

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...

Wow, look inside and see what running for Jesus in life's experiences is really about. Come inside my journey and read about tearful moments, awesome roller-coaster rides, and sweet, peaceful realities--what Jesus has done and is still doing. Imagine yourself in one of these situations, knowing the best is yet to come--to see what Jesus can do for you.All my poems are inspired by God. Read the poem "At Lily's House." Oh, it will make you cry. The event actually took place when she ...

Mixing business and pleasure!From the moment they met, their intense attraction has been off the charts. And billionaire Blake Callahan offers millions to lure Sierra Benson away from her charity organisation and work for him. Blake’s driven by his need for revenge against his father, while Sierra is all about helping those in need. So how will they bridge their differences when Sierra discovers she’s pregnant?•Events manager Sylvie is organising a gl...

This new edition of Nursing Care: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Primary and Secondary Care is a comprehensive introductory textbook to nursing care for pre-registration nursing students and nursing associate students in the UK, and is relevant to other allied health students. This ‘back to basics’ edition is a concise, clear text on the essentials of nursing care which:Comprehensively covers all aspects of essential care

The time remaining for this earth is short. Both the Church and the world know this to be true. A transition of worlds is imminent. The eternal realms of heaven and hell are real and these realms are the only two choices offered to humanity for continuation after death. The Bible is intimidating for so many of its readers. Countless souls struggle to grasp, with clarity, the specific instructions outlined in the Word of God on how to correctly prepare for a glorious eternity with Jesus as ...

Go back to basics with this concise, clear text on the essentials of nursing care.Comprehensively covers all aspects of essential carePuts care into context and relates it to current UK Government policy and targetsShows how to apply theory in practice using diagrams and case studiesUses a reflective theme throughout, in line with current teaching practiceExplains Clinical Skills in the context of careIncludes a companion webs...

Do You Have An Aging Parent Who —Blames you for everything that goes wrong?Cannot tolerate being alone, wants you all the time?Is obsessed with health problems, real, or imagined?Make unreasonable and/or irrational demands of you?Is hostile, negative and critical?Coping with these traits in parents is an endless, high-stress battle for their children. Though there's no medical definition for "difficult" parents, you know ...

School-based teacher education is being implemented and this book explores the changing role and function of the supervisory teacher in the classroom.; The ramifications of the changes to pre-service teacher training are enormous. The staffing of some parts of universities will be affected dramatically; the distribution of funds will change; the tasks of many teachers in school will be different as they find themselves becoming teacher educators rather than supervisors in their new role as...

It is a guide to empowerment of the mind, body and spirit. It will take you step by step through the dying process by eliminating the fear factor. By keeping track of what will happen and when you will become an advocate for yourself or your loved one, ensuring a positive experience free from guilt and emotional pain.