A celebration of Jewish men's voices in prayer—to strengthen, to heal, to comfort, to inspire from the ancient world up to our own day."An extraordinary gathering of men—diverse in their ages, their lives, their convictions—have convened in this collection to offer contemporary, compelling and personal prayers. The words published here are not the recitation of established liturgies, but the direct address of today's Jewish men to ha-Shomea Tefilla, the An...

In Like Cattle and Horses Steve Smith connects the rise of Chinese nationalism to the growth of a Chinese working class. Moving from the late nineteenth century, when foreign companies first set up factories on Chinese soil, to 1927, when the labor movement created by the Chinese Communist Party was crushed by Chiang Kai-shek, Smith uses a host of documents—journalistic accounts of strikes, memoirs by former activists, police records—to argue that a nationalist movement fueled by ...

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 a world where knowledge is power, "Eco Enlightenments" equips you with the facts you need to understand, adapt to, and thrive in our changing environment. This book is a treasury of 300 engaging facts, a comprehensive exploration of three critical areas that define our world today: Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Natural Disasters.Unveil the Causes of Climate Change: Explore the intricacies of climate chan...

Equip your kids with the right mental and emotional tools so they can live up to their full potential all throughout life Emotional guidance from parents influences a child’s academic, social, and personal success Teaching Children a Positive Growth Mindset, you will discover:Why it’s crucial to have the proper mindset for achieving any goalWhat a growth mindset is, and how it is superior to a fixed mindsetWhy you need to instill a positiv...

Beyond Boundaries: Exploring the Cosmos, Unveiling Technology, Ensuring Online Safety Prepare for an Unforgettable Journey through the Universe of Knowledge! Do you ever gaze up at the night sky and wonder about the mysteries of the cosmos? Are you fascinated by the relentless march of technology, shaping our world like never before? Are you concerned about the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity?In "Beyond Boundaries," we invite you to embark on a mind-bending adventure that will not...

The kingdom of Delofornia is in mortal danger due to the return of Gosyra, Warrior of Darkness. After Queen Flaurette learns of the death of her beloved friend at the hands of Gosyra, she realizes the ramifications of her enemy’s return. As deadly mercenaries attack the innocent and the threat of an unholy war lurks in the shadows, Delofornia transforms into a wasteland. Meanwhile far to the north in Swengorvest, a powerful empire is thriving. They have conquered eleven nations, now all un...

The brainchild of Daniel Alexander Payne Murray, Banneker: The Afro-American Astronomer was first conceived after Murray discovered what he found to be a beautifully written letter to Thomas Jefferson by a then unknown writer of color. Aided in his research by Will A. Allen, the pair discovered the man to be one Benjamin Banneker, a mathematician and astronomer.An extraordinary mind in a time where most people of African descent in the United States were denied the right t...

The arrival of the Seljuk Turks in Anatolia forms an indispensable part of modern Turkish discourse on national identity, but Western scholars, by contrast, have rarely included the Anatolian Turks in their discussions about the formation of European nations or the transformation of the Near East. The Turkish penetration of Byzantine Asia Minor is primarily conceived of as a conflict between empires, sedentary and nomadic groups, or religious and ethnic entities. This book proposes a new n...

Greek Corporate Governance Legislation, a translation of Greek Law 4706/2020 and relevant acts issued by the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission shortly thereafter, was translated within months of Law 4706/2020 being adopted by the Hellenic Parliament.The purpose of this publication is to clarify the Greek legal system for international investors, entrepreneurs and legal practitioners, providing them with the entire text of the law applicab...

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at a particular Nation through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a unique poetic guide. The English language has grown into the Worlds pre-dominant spoken language. Its sources are rich and diverse, absorbing from other cultures and...

Somehow Ford Lancaster seemed to turn up just when Rozalyn Sawyer needed him most. And as much as she hated to admit it, she couldn't help but want more of his steady presence…his smoldering kisses. Rozalyn was sure a crime had been committed against her family, but was her desperate search for the truth based on fear or madness?Ford had come to settle an old score only to find his investigation colliding with a killer's next target: Rozalyn. She had every reason to doubt his hidde...