This classic, first published in 1893, chronicles the history of the Baptist church in America, starting with the Pilgrims and Puritans, moving through the American Revolution, and ending with some fantastic mission work around the world. This editions includes an Active Table of Contents. Contents: I. THE COLONIAL PERIOD. PILGRIMS AND PURITANS II. BANISHMENT OF ROGER WILLIAMS III. SETTLEMENT OF RHODE ISLAND IV. THE PROVIDENCE AND NEWPORT CHURCHES...

Since 1985, scientists have been documenting a hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico each year. The hypoxic zone, an area of low dissolved oxygen that cannot s- port marine life, generally manifests itself in the spring. Since marine species either die or ee the hypoxic zone, the spread of hypoxia reduces the available habitat for marine species, which are important for the ecosystem as well as commercial and recreational shing in the Gulf. Since 2001, the hypoxic zone has averaged 2 1 16,500...

Recognizing the urgent need for students to understand the emergence of the United States' power and prestige in relation to world events, Gary W. Reichard and Ted Dickson reframe the teaching of American history in a global context. Each essay covers a specific chronological period and approaches fundamental topics and events in United States history from an international perspective, emphasizing how the development of the United States has always depended on its transactions with other n...