Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler served in two armies, playing a major role in the development of Confederate cavalry in the Civil War\'s western theater, and, more than thirty years afterwards, commanded troops in the Spanish-American War. After leaving the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy, Wheeler served in artillery and infantry units before joining the cavalry. Subsequently, he fought at Shiloh, the Battle

The essays in this book trace a rich continuum of artistic exchange that occurred between successive Islamic dynasties from the twelfth through nineteenth centuries--as well as the influence of Islamic art during that time on cultures as far away as China, Armenia, India, and Europe. Taking advantage of recent technologies that allow new ways of peering into the pasts of art objects, the authors break

pMajor Barbara is a three-act English play by George Bernard Shaw, written and premiered in 1905 and first published in 1907. The story concerns an idealistic young woman, Barbara Undershaft, who is engaged in helping the poor as a Major in the Salvation Army in London. For many years, Barbara and her siblings have been estranged from their father, Andrew Undershaft, who now reappears as a rich and

pOne line straight down. One line to the right. One line to the left, then a circle. That was all--just three lines in a circle.ppThis bold picture book tells the story of the peace symbol--designed in 1958 by a London activist protesting nuclear weapons--and how it inspired people all over the world. Depicting the symbol\'s travels from peace marches and liberation movements to the end of apartheid

bA tantalizing biography for teens on Sarah Bernhardt, the first international celebrity and one of the greatest actors of all time, who lived a highly unconventional, utterly fascinating life. Illustrated with more than sixty-five photos of Bernhardt on stage, in film, and in real life. bbr br Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actor who became a global superstar in the late nineteenth century--the

pA clean, Christian story of the Oregon trail with romance.ppbrppThe last four months have been tough for Ellie, traveling the Oregon trail with her mother and four siblings. Though scarlet fever left her with a weakened heart, she\'s pushed ahead with determination.ppbrppThaddeus dreams of becoming a pastor, though his affluent family expects him to follow in his banker father\'s footsteps.ppThaddeus

pOffering a fascinating survey of European queenship from 1500-1800, with each chapter beginning with a discussion of the archetypal queens of Western, Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe, Charles Beem explores the particular nature of the regional forms and functions of queenship - including consorts, queens regnant, dowagers and female regents - while interrogating our understanding of the dynamic

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pThis book starts off from a philosophical premise nobody can be in the world unless they are born into the world. It examines this premise in the light of the theological belief that birth serves, or ought to serve, as a model for understanding what resurrection could signify for us today. After all, the modern Christian needs to find some way of understanding resurrection, and the dogma of the resurrection

bAn informative and entertaining account of how actions send signals that shape behaviors and how to design better incentives for better results in our life, our work, and our worldb pbGetting an incentives balance right can be complicated. But Gneezy hopes his book provides insights that help people feel prepared to take on the concept and design better incentives.--iFinancial Timesib pbIf you think

In May 1787 a fleet of ships carrying convicts left England bound for Botany Bay, New South Wales, where they were to establish a settlement. One of the crew on board the Charlotte was Watkin Tench c.1758 1833, who wrote about the voyage of what was later known as the First Fleet. He remained in New South Wales, living in Port Jackson part of present-day Sydney from 1788 to 1791, and in this work,

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills to the most recent Budget of the United States Government, the BiblioGov Project spans a wealth of government

pDiscover the inspiring life story of John P Crozer, a successful businessman and philanthropist who dedicated his life to the pursuit of social justice and equality. James Wheaton Smith\'s compelling biography offers a rich and insightful portrait of Crozer\'s accomplishments and the impact he had on his community. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of social reform and philanthropy

This volume contributes to the fields of lyric poetry and poetics especially poetic form, aesthetics, and German literature by intervening in debates on the social functions, cognitive and emotional effects, and the value of poetry. It builds on, and moves beyond, previous theories of rhythm to tie meter more particularly to the specificities of poetic language in blending of embodied responses, cultural

Rules and Exercises on the Right Use of the Latin Subjunctive Mood is a comprehensive guide to the proper usage of the Latin subjunctive mood. Written by Richard Bathurst Greenlaw and originally published in 1839, this book provides a detailed explanation of the subjunctive mood and its various forms and uses, as well as numerous exercises and examples to help readers master this important aspect of

pstrongFrom beloved, RITA-award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the gripping, passionate finale of the emAll the King\'s Menem duology.strongppThough surrender is what Maxim Cade demanded of Lennix Hunter\'s body and heart, she had other plans. They were fast-burning fascination and combustible chemistry, the son of an oil baron and the Apache daughter at war with his family, but she trusted him,

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell ne Stevenson 1810-1865, often referred to simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was an English novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. She is perhaps best known for her biography of Charlotte Bront. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of

strongWe emcan embetter prepare children for the adversities that will come their way. strongpbrppToday, Dr. Robert A. Martinez is an accomplished author, public speaker, and education leader blessed with a loving family. But he\'s well aware that the trajectory of his life could have gone another way. After his idyllic childhood was shattered at the age of twelve by his mother\'s death from cancer,

The New Gresham Encyclopedia. A to Amide Vol. 1 Part 1 has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not