The Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross, Huntingdonshire, was a significant establishment during the Napoleonic Wars, serving as a primary location for the detention of French prisoners. Established in the late 18th century, it was the first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp in Britain. The depot housed thousands of captives, providing them with basic amenities while also imposing strict regulations. The experiences of these prisoners varied widely, with some engaging in work and l...

The product of research and investigation by a team of sixteen authors, Reagan versus the Sandinistas is the most comprehensive and current study to date of the Reagan administration's mounting campaign to reverse the Sandinista revolution. The authors thoroughly examine all major aspects of Reagan's "low-intensity war," from the U.S. government's attempts at economic destabilization to direct CIA sabotage and the sponsorship of the contras or freedom fighters. They also explore l...

Nicaragua: Emerging from the Shadow of the Eagle details the country's unique history, culture, economics, politics, and foreign relations. Its historical coverage considers Nicaragua from pre-Columbian and colonial times as well as during the nationalist liberal era, the U.S. Marine occupation, the Somoza dictatorship, the Sandinista revolution and government, the conservative restoration after 1990, and consolidation of the FSLN's power since the return of Daniel Ortega to the presidency...

Tommy is a rambunctious young pirate with an aspiring career on the high seas. With his first mate, Stella, he leads a mutiny against Captain Ted E. Bear. That is, until his father reminds him that he is actually a boy with a very messy room that was supposed to be cleaned. Tommy is sent to bed early for not cleaning his room.Mutineers do not clean rooms, and they certainly don't go to bed early because their parents said they should. It is in that room where Tommy's mattress gets ...

Inspired by encounters with his son from beyond the grave, Tom Walker went searching for answers. He discovered that paranormal phenomena have not only been exhaustively studied, but that scientific evidence exists to support it. He uncovered numerous scientific studies involving telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis, as well as government-funded scientists who proved their validity. Through his research, Walker eventually came to the belief that there is a force in the ...

This book will deal with Life. It holds that Life is Universal—that it is inherent in, and manifests (in different degrees) in every part, particle, phase, aspect, condition, place, or relationship, in the World of Things that we call the Universe. It holds that Life manifests in two aspects or forms, which are generally found by us in connection and co-operation with each other, but which are both, probably, an expression of some One Thing higher than either. These two aspects or forms, w...

In Kingston's Legacy, the people of Weeping Cross have been living under a dictatorial government for seven hundred years. After an attack on the government capitol leaves the president disfigured, the people see their opportunity to move. As the rebellion gathers strength, different forces come into play, secrets begin to be revealed, and the future of this one small world begins to change dramatically.In Nothing but the Stars, the crew of a small cargo transport ship are stranded ...

In Constitutional Law for a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints, bestselling authors Lee Epstein, Kevin T. McGuire, and Thomas G. Walker show students how political factors influence judicial decisions and shape the development of constitutional law. The Twelfth Edition, updated with additional material such as recent court rulings, more than 500 supplemental cases, and greater coverage of executive, legislative, and judicial po...

Published in 1837 in Philadelphia, The Art of Dining; And the Art of Attaining High Health was originally published as a series of weekly articles titled The Original by social-activist author Thomas Walker. The collection is divided into three parts pertaining to the art of dining, achieving good health, and enjoying supper.Of dining, Walker states, "we are ordinarily content with the standard of mediocrity….Anybody can dine, but very few know how...

Published in 1837 in Philadelphia, The Art of Dining; And the Art of Attaining High Health was originally published as a series of weekly articles titled The Original by social-activist author Thomas Walker. The collection is divided into three parts pertaining to the art of dining, achieving good health, and enjoying supper.Of dining, Walker states, "we are ordinarily content with the standard of mediocrity….Anybody can dine, but very few know how...

Excellent balance of case excerpts and author explanation, highly appropriate for undergraduate students.—Dr. Wendy Brame, Briar Cliff UniversityPolitical factors influence judicial decisions. Arguments and input from lawyers and interest groups, the ebb and flow of public opinion, and especially the ideological and behavioral inclinations of the justices all combine to shape the development of constitutional doctrine. Drawing from political science as much as from ...

In this seventh edition, John A. Booth, Christine J. Wade, and Thomas W. Walker update a classic in the field which invites students to explore the histories, economies, and politics of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Covering the region's political and economic development from the early 1800s onward, the authors bring the Central American story up to date.New to the 7th Edition:Analysis of trends in human rights performa...