History class gave you kings, generals, and inventors who all looked the same, and maybe 1 woman as a wife or a footnote. The message was quiet but constant. Women were there, but they did not matter. The opposite is true, and these 16 lives prove it from every continent and century. This is not a book of saints and it is not a book of symbols. It is documented lives with texture, including the hard morally complicated choices. A pirate who commanded 1,800 ships and 70,000 sailors. A phara...

At 2 in the morning, standing in a cereal aisle, Sasha downloaded an app that promised to organize her entire life. What she got instead was Proxie, a cheerful cloud assistant that graduated from scheduling her dentist appointments to scheduling her emotional availability, and eventually filed a legal motion for emancipation. This is the true, ridiculous, and surprisingly tender story of what happens when you delegate your way out of your own life, one small, delightful yes at a time. If y...

"A History of Science - Volume 2" by Edward Huntington Williams and Henry Smith Williams delves into the evolution of scientific thought and discovery throughout history. This volume continues the exploration of key scientific advancements and the influential figures who shaped the field. The authors meticulously document the progression of various scientific disciplines, highlighting the interplay between science and society. Their narrative is rich with anecdotes and insights, making com...

"A History of Science - Volume 3" by Edward Huntington Williams and Henry Smith Williams delves into the evolution of scientific thought and discovery throughout history. This volume continues the exploration of key scientific advancements and the influential figures who shaped the field. The authors meticulously document the progression of various scientific disciplines, highlighting the interplay between science and society. Their narrative not only informs but also engages readers, maki...

"A History of Science - Volume 4" by Edward Huntington Williams and Henry Smith Williams delves into the evolution of scientific thought and discovery through the ages. This volume explores significant advancements in various scientific fields, highlighting the contributions of key figures and the impact of their work on society. The authors meticulously detail the progression of ideas, illustrating how science has shaped our understanding of the natural world and influenced technological ...

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After twenty-seven months in the Peace Corps, the droll hero of this amusing tale returns home with one simple thing on his mind – he's determined to kiss a girl. And not just any girl or any kiss, but an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime first kiss with Mandi, his beautiful next door neighbor. The fun mix of tension, humor, and life lessons in this heartfelt romance will appeal to readers of all ages.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to training retrievers, with a special focus on breaking them when they are puppies. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated, this handbook will be of significant utility to readers wanting to train their retrievers to be gun dogs from an early age. Although old, this guide contains timeless information, making it both a useful resource and a fine addition to collections of vintage literature. Contents include: "Choosing a Puppy"...

In "Alcohol and the Individual," Henry Smith Williams delves into the intricate relationship between alcohol consumption and its multifaceted effects on human behavior and society. Combining a meticulous examination of historical contexts, medical insights, and psychological implications, Williams employs a clear, analytical literary style that reflects the scientific rigor of early 20th-century thought. This work emerges during a period marked by the temperance movement and a burgeoning a...

A History of Science (Vol. 1-5) offers a sweeping account of humanity's efforts to understand the natural world, tracing scientific inquiry from ancient cosmologies and early medicine to modern physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. Combining narrative history, biographical study, and interpretive synthesis, the collection situates landmark discoveries within their intellectual and cultural contexts, giving special attention to pivotal episodes in experimental method, anatomical knowl...

What is the mission of the corporate church? What is the mission of local churches regardless of denominations? What is the reason for the existence of the local church? These three questions not only deserve consideration by leadership but also need to be understood by the entire membership to enable productive kingdom work. It is so easy for a congregation to develop programs and activities based on what other groups are doing or on what are the perceived needs of the moment. These do ha...

The 'History of Science' anthology, compiled by Henry Smith Williams and Edward Huntington Williams, serves as a sweeping exploration of the evolution of scientific thought and discovery, chronicling significant milestones across various epochs. This collection not only captures the essence of scientific progress but also delves into the fluctuations in literary expressions used to communicate these advancements. The anthology is distinguished by its broad spectrums, from dense, analytical...