A funny April Fools' short story that can be enjoyed at any time of the year.Nathanial takes the tradition of April Fools' very seriously and every year plays pranks on his best friends, Vijay and Ron. This year though, April Fools' will look different. Because this time, Nathanial will be on the receiving end of the prank.'At its core, the book balances lighthearted humor with meaningful themes of trust and friendship, reminding us of the joy that comes from playful mischi...

Night at School: A Horror-Comedy. For once, algebra is not your worst nightmareOne dark winter evening at Sunset Grammar, Jakob and his friends attend the extra maths class after school. (Whether they wanted to or not, that is besides the point). When the clock strikes four, they eagerly rush to leave school- only to find that the lights go out and the gates are locked. Fear sets in when they realise that they are trapped in their school, once a building from the V...

Received historical wisdom casts abolitionists as bourgeois, mostly white reformers burdened by racial paternalism and economic conservatism. Manisha Sinha overturns this image, broadening her scope beyond the antebellum period usually associated with abolitionism and recasting it as a radical social movement in which men and women, black and white, free and enslaved found common ground in causes ranging from feminism and utopian socialism to anti-imperialism and efforts to defend the righ...

"Traces the history of abolition from the 1600s to the 1860s . . . a valuable addition to our understanding of the role of race and racism in America."— Florida CourierReceived historical wisdom casts abolitionists as bourgeois, mostly white reformers burdened by racial paternalism and economic conservatism. Manisha Sinha overturns this image, broadening her scope beyond the antebellum period usually associated with abolitionism and recasting it as a radic...

**Winner of the Biennial President's Book Prize, Society for Historians of the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era, 2026"Sinha not only has taken on this vast subject, but has greatly expanded its definition, both temporally and spatially. . . . She covers these difficult issues with remarkable skill and clarity." —S. C. Gwynne, New York Times Book Review**We are told that the present moment bears a strong resemblance to Reconstruction, the era after the Civil War w...

In this comprehensive analysis of politics and ideology in antebellum South Carolina, Manisha Sinha offers a provocative new look at the roots of southern separatism and the causes of the Civil War. Challenging works that portray secession as a fight for white liberty, she argues instead that it was a conservative, antidemocratic movement to protect and perpetuate racial slavery.Sinha discusses some of the major sectional crises of the antebellum era — including nullification, the ...

"Emancipation at 150: The Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation" is a scholarly anthology on the Emancipation Proclamation with contributions from leading Lincoln historians and government officials. Topics covered in the anthology range from views of the Proclamation through the eyes of enslaved people to human trafficking and slavery in the United States today. This publication was produced by President Lincoln's Cottage, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in honor...

The idea of written this book about salt is came from several incidents which I have seen in life. For example if my father's blood pressure gone high Dr. said stop or limit your salt intake and if my blood pressure gone low the Dr. said take more salt comparison to regular intake, I think everyone is dependent in salt. We all know the power of tongue. Every dish is incomplete without salt. we all having meal for nutrition and taste but what will happen to us if we will have tasteless food...

Microbiome in Cancer and Autoimmunity - Part B, Volume 395 offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between the human microbiome and the development of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Delving into cutting-edge research and clinical insights, this groundbreaking work elucidates the role of microbial communities in influencing immune responses, disease pathways, and therapeutic outcomes. Specific chapters cover the Effect of Microbial Dysbiosis on Autoimmune-Associate...

Now Haider's truth is out, his tormented feelings are easier than ever to handle. Yet Alia hides another truth from him, something that he should have known. Will Haider's feelings change when he finds out about it?Alia's brother, Siddharth, and past crush, Rishi, confront the biggest and harshest reality of their lives. Will love and friendship win, or will societal expectations and family prevail?This final installment in the 'Convoluted Love' series will see how fate int...

Blending non-fictional advice with a fictional, relatable story: is time on their side?Two futures hung in the balance.William has a debt to pay and Emma must keep her job.

Fundamentals of Data Science is designed for students, academicians and practitioners with a complete walkthrough right from the foundational groundwork required to outlining all the concepts, techniques and tools required to understand Data Science.Data Science is an umbrella term for the non-traditional techniques and technologies that are required to collect, aggregate, process, and gain insights from massive datasets. This book offers all the processes, methodologies, various s...