A hundred years ago in civilised Britain a man could sell his wife at the local market for 5/-. In the last hundred years machines have taken over many of the manual tasks once performed physically by men. Indeed many women now undertake the jobs once preserved for men only. In schooling, girls frequently perform better than boys. In relationships, it can often be the woman who runs the family accounts and provides the income. This book, in fictional terms, explores the world where women h...

Most Americans were shocked by the violence they witnessed at the nation's Capital on January 6th, 2021. And many were bewildered by the images displayed by the insurrectionists: a wooden cross and wooden gallows; "Jesus saves" and "Don't Tread on Me;" Christian flags and Confederate Flags; even a prayer in Jesus's name after storming the Senate chamber. Where some saw a confusing jumble, Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry saw a familiar ideology: white Christian nationalism.Gors...

Want to increase your profits by improving your supply chain? Discover how with The Power of Professional Procurement.Overwhelmed by supply chain issues, inconsistent quality, and pricing? With over thirty years of industry experience, acclaimed Business Person of the Year nominee Keith Wright guides you through transforming your procurement.This book is your roadmap to diagnosing procurement problems, setting priorities, and crafting a successful ...

"The Life of Teenagers" is the much talked about and highly reviewed book for parents and teenagers to begin a revealing dialogue about the pressures and issues that teenagers face today. This is an incredibly truthful, straight to the heart book, that teaches, informs, touches hearts and inspires young souls. "The Life Of Teenagers" is part of the Ain't No Joke Book Series, aimed at saving families, empowering parents, honoring women, and inspiring teenagers to lead exceptional lives.

Have you ever had a hug that was so powerful it literally took your breath away? This book is like that. The author dispenses some hard-hitting advice, yet wraps it up in a genuine caress of concern. Perhaps the most noteworthy thing is the author's direct approach. He writes with an enthusiasm that is born out of a compassionate heart. It's obvious he desires the best for today's teenagers, and his earnest appeal causes the pages to tremble with some persuasive thoughts. He lays out a pla...

ZERO TO 18 Workbook - Teen Life Blueprint To Greatness ! - Inspiring Teens To Live An Exceptional Lives, To Make The Most Of Their Childhood... What Are You Doing With Your 18 Year Head Start On Real Life? Combined with the book, The Life Of Teenagers Ain't No Joke, Living A Courageous Childhood, In An Unforgiving World.... the book and workbook are changing the way teens think about their lives, while encouraging a more serious look into their future... the 18 sections are designed for 1)...

Because the World Matters.New generations are championing responsibility for both the environment and those peoples who depend upon it in all new ways. Biblical Holism and Agriculture addresses the urgent need for constructing a holistic perspective, grounded in the Bible, to appraise the economic, social, ecological, environmental, and spiritual impact of globalization and the unprecedented impact of powerful agricultural technologies, and marketing systems.

For half a century, Michael Jackson’s music has been an indelible part of our cultural consciousness. Landmark albums such as Off the Wall and Thriller shattered records, broke racial barriers, amassed awards, and set a new standard for popular music. While his songs continue to be played in nearly every corner of the world, however, they have rarely been given serious critical attention. The first book dedicated solely to exploring his creative work, Man in the Music...

In the late 1970s and early ’80s, a cadre of freewheeling, Southern pot smugglers lived at the crossroads of Miami Vice and a Jimmy Buffett song. These irrepressible adventurers unloaded nearly a billion dollars worth of marijuana and hashish through the eastern seaboard’s marshes. Then came their undoing: Operation Jackpot, one of the largest drug investigations ever and an opening volley in Ronald Reagan’s War on Drugs.In Jackpot, author Jason Ryan takes us back...

One cannot turn on the news today without a report on an extreme-weather event or the latest update on Antarctica. But while our politicians argue, the truth is that climate change is already here. Nobody knows this better than Indigenous peoples who, having developed an intimate relationship with ecosystems over generations, have observed these changes for decades. For them, climate change is not an abstract concept or policy issue, but the reality of daily life. After two decades of work...

Today, a trip to Hawaii is a simple six-hour flight from the West Coast. But almost a century ago, the first flights to Hawaii required a nerve-wracking and uncertain twenty-six-hour journey to isolated and elusive islands located in the middle of the world’s largest ocean. Pilots prayed they would encounter land after flying a full day and night across 2,400 miles of the open Pacific.Race to Hawaii chronicles the thrilling first flights to Hawaii in the 1920s, during the ...

Icon. Celebrity. Artist. Madman. Genius.Nicolas Cage is many things, but love him, or laugh at him, there's no denying two things: you've seen one of his many films, and you certainly know his name. But who is he, really, and why has his career endured for over forty years, with more than a hundred films, and birthed a million memes?Age of Cage is a smart, beguiling book about the films of Nicolas Cage and the actor himself, as well as a sharp-eyed...