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In the Shadow of Dred Scott

St. Louis Freedom Suits and the Legal Culture of Slavery in Antebellum America

By: Kelly M. Kennington

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In the Shadow of Dred Scott

St. Louis Freedom Suits and the Legal Culture of Slavery in Antebellum America

By: Kelly M. Kennington

The Dred Scott suit for freedom, argues Kelly M. Kennington, was merely the most famous example of a phenomenon that was more widespread in antebellum American jurisprudence than is generally recognized. The author draws on the case files of more than three hundred enslaved individuals who, like Dred Scott and his family, sued for freedom in the local legal arena of St. Louis. Her findings open new perspectives on the legal culture of slavery and the negotiated processes involved in freedom suits. As a gateway to the American West, a major port on both the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and a focal point in the rancorous national debate over slavery’s expansion, St. Louis was an ideal place for enslaved individuals to challenge the legal systems and, by extension, the social systems that held them in forced servitude. Kennington offers an in-depth look at how daily interactions, webs of relationships, and arguments presented in court shaped and reshaped legal debates and public attitudes over slavery and freedom in St. Louis. Kennington also surveys more than eight hundred state supreme court freedom suits from around the United States to situate the St. Louis example in a broader context. Although white enslavers dominated the antebellum legal system in St. Louis and throughout the slaveholding states, that fact did not mean that the system ignored the concerns of the subordinated groups who made up the bulk of the American population. By looking at a particular example of one group’s encounters with the law—and placing these suits into conversation with similar encounters that arose in appellate cases nationwide—Kennington sheds light on the ways in which the law responded to the demands of a variety of actors.

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University of Georgia Press

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0820350850

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9780820350851

Shadows Before the Sun

By: Kelly Gay

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Shadows Before the Sun

By: Kelly Gay

The electrifying sequel to the acclaimed urban fantasies "The Better Part of Darkness, The Darkest Edge of Dawn, " and "The Hour of Dust and Ashes." Original.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451625480

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Domestic Violence

Legal and Social Reality

By: D. Kelly Weisberg

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Domestic Violence

Legal and Social Reality

By: D. Kelly Weisberg

Domestic Violence: Legal and Social Reality, Second Edition is a domestic violence casebook featuring cases, statutes, notes, interdisciplinary materials, narratives, and problems. The text is illuminated by a particular sensitivity to the victim’s perspective as well as to issues of race, ethnicity, social class, and sexual orientation. New to the Second Edition: Most up-to-date treatment, including coverage of pending Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2018, federal guidance on campus sexual assault, reversal of federal policy on asylum, and national screening recommendations Inclusion of new cases addressing same-sex intimate partner violence, federal firearms laws, tribal law, lethality assessment, and cyberstalking Coverage of cutting-edge issues of revenge porn and role of domestic violence in mass shootings New developments in child custody law, including the “safety-first” paradigm Professors and students will benefit from: Materials reflecting the social reality of intimate partner violence through human-interest narratives that complement the cases Integration of interdisciplinary perspectives, including excerpts, notes, and questions emanating from history, literature, psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, and medicine Analyses of current social science research to enhance student understanding Focus on cutting-edge areas of law and often-ignored issues Coverage of the full range of types of abuse Presentation of a variety of problem exercises derived from actual cases and current events Easy adaptation to shorter or longer courses

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Aspen Publishing

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1543804349

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Racism and Structural Sin

Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith

By: Conor M. Kelly

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Racism and Structural Sin

Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith

By: Conor M. Kelly

As a people of faith inspired by the belief that every human person is created in the image and likeness of God, Catholics have a responsibility to be champions for racial justice. Racism and Structural Sin invites readers to not only confront racism on a personal level but also to examine the root causes and perpetuated structures of this sin. Grounded in church teaching and pastoral practice, this book is a resource for Catholics—especially White Catholics—looking to wrestle with the challenges of race in the United States today through the eyes of their faith.

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Liturgical Press

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0814667848

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Hunting Girls

Sexual Violence from The Hunger Games to Campus Rape

By: Kelly Oliver

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Hunting Girls

Sexual Violence from The Hunger Games to Campus Rape

By: Kelly Oliver

Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games), Bella Swan (Twilight), Tris Prior (Divergent), and other strong and resourceful characters have decimated the fairytale archetype of the helpless girl waiting to be rescued. Giving as good as they get, these young women access reserves of aggression to liberate themselves—but who truly benefits? By meeting violence with violence, are women turning victimization into entertainment? Are they playing out old fantasies, institutionalizing their abuse? In Hunting Girls, Kelly Oliver examines popular culture's fixation on representing young women as predators and prey and the implication that violence—especially sexual violence—is an inevitable, perhaps even celebrated, part of a woman's maturity. In such films as Kick-Ass (2010), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), and Maleficent (2014), power, control, and danger drive the story, but traditional relationships of care bind the narrative, and even the protagonist's love interest adds to her suffering. To underscore the threat of these depictions, Oliver locates their manifestation of violent sex in the growing prevalence of campus rape, the valorization of woman's lack of consent, and the new urgency to implement affirmative consent apps and policies.

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Columbia University Press

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0231541767

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9780231541763

IPad and IPad Mini

By: James Floyd Kelly

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IPad and IPad Mini

By: James Floyd Kelly

Make the most of your new iPad or iPad mini-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, enjoy media, play games, post to Facebook and Twitter, and more! Even if you've never used an iPad before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. iPads have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple iPad and iPad mini could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your new iPad or iPad mini...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: Master gestures and touchscreen tips you can use in any iPad app Get productive fast with Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, and Notifications Use iCloud to automatically sync and share data with iPads, iPhones, and Macs Browse the Web more efficiently with Safari's best shortcuts Capture high-quality photos and video with your iPad Share "Photo Stream" albums with other iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch users Make free FaceTime video calls Post to Facebook and Twitter from your iPad Get the best new free and paid apps from Apple's App Store Make the most of iTunes and your iPad's amazing media capabilities Read new bestsellers and free classics with iBooks Transform your iPad into a great online gaming device Use Find My iPhone to find a lost iPad in the house, or lock it if it's stolen Adding hardware that makes your iPad more fun and useful Finding Wi-Fi connections and making the most of paid data plans

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Pearson Education

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0789750996

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The Journal Effect

By: Kelly Simmerman

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The Journal Effect

By: Kelly Simmerman

In the evocative and stirring novel “The Journal Effect” by Kelly Simmerman, readers are invited into a world where the past and present intertwine through the pages of forgotten journals. The story delves deep into the realms of family secrets, personal discovery, and the unyielding power of memory. At the heart of the narrative is Chelsea, a character whose life is irrevocably changed when she uncovers a series of journals belonging to her late grandmother, Evelyn Petersson. These journals, filled with decades of untold stories and hidden truths, become Chelsea’s guide through a labyrinth of her family’s concealed past. As she turns each page, she is drawn deeper into a complex web of emotions, revelations, and mysteries that have shaped her family’s history. Set against the backdrop of everyday life, the story masterfully intertwines the ordinary with the extraordinary. Simmerman’s writing is both poignant and captivating, painting a vivid picture of Chelsea’s journey as she navigates the delicate balance between the love and pain embedded in her family’s legacy. The narrative is rich with themes of betrayal, loss, and the enduring impact of the past on the present. This novel is a compelling read for anyone who appreciates deeply emotional storytelling, complex characters, and the intrigue of a well-kept family secret. Simmerman’s skilful narrative invites readers to reflect on their own family histories and the stories that lie hidden just beneath the surface. “The Journal Effect” is a testament to the enduring power of memory and the unbreakable bonds of family, making it a must-read for fans of heartfelt, character-driven fiction.

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Tumbleweed Books

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1998029123

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9781998029129

MythOS

By: Kelly McCullough

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MythOS

By: Kelly McCullough

Computer savvy sorcerer Ravirn learns that not every world is user friendly in this WebMage novel from Kelly McCullough. In the 21st century, magic has advanced with the times and gone digital. Ravirn—umpteenth great-grandson of one of the three Fates—is a talented sorcerer, a computer hacker extraordinaire, and in the process of becoming a minor demi-god. His best friend and familiar is both a goblin and a laptop, changing shape from one to the other as needed. While repairing Necessity (the badly-broken sentient computer that runs the multiverse), Ravirn is thrown into a very different place, a parallel world where the Greek gods are only myths. This strange realm is ruled by the Norse pantheon of gods—Odin, Thor, and other fun-loving brutes—and their magic uses a completely different operating system. A system that Ravirn will have to hack if he ever wants to get out of Asgard alive…

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Penguin

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044101724X

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9780441017249

Technologies of Life and Death

From Cloning to Capital Punishment

By: Kelly Oliver

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Technologies of Life and Death

From Cloning to Capital Punishment

By: Kelly Oliver

Uses insights of deconstructive philosophy (Derrida) to look closely at issues of technologically mediated life and death.

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Fordham Univ Press

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082325108X

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9780823251087

Last Call

Revelation Revealed in the 21St Century

By: Ken Kelly

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Last Call

Revelation Revealed in the 21St Century

By: Ken Kelly

The first half of tribulation has proved challenging for the A-Team. James, the general of all armies and member of the inner circle of Nefas Quietus, is beginning to recognize some unusual personality traits that have him convinced that Nef is not who he claims to be. James's recall has brought to light many of the end-time teachings of his best friend, Chris. He has stepped up his clandestine activities with his son Brad, who is co-leader of the Smyrna church with CJ, the church that Nef has coined as the undergrounders. James has directed the defense of the western community during the release of the four horses, seven seals, and six of the seven trumpets introduced in the first half of tribulation. He relishes in playing the Judas of the twelve disciples of Nef. James’s apprehension for the safety of his family has caused concern because of Nef's tenacious search for the undergrounders’ leaders. Cindy also has noticed a distinct alteration to Nef's personality. His quick explosion of anger and grandiose attitude have made Cindy anxious. However, her loyalty toward Nef has not wavered. She remains a faithful member of Nef's inner circle. Aaron has guided his constituents through the building of the Temple and has held his place on the Israeli Knesset and accepts Nef as a friend to Israel. Chris has been in Heaven since he was raptured. He has petitioned Jesus to allow him to have a part in the fulfillment of prophecies and to help bring the rest of his A-Team family to the realization that eternity is only available through Jesus, the true Christ. At the close of The Rise of Abaddon we saw CJ being called by God to a mission in Israel, and in Last Call we see Revelation come to full completion.

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LifeRich Publishing

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1489735968

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9781489735966

Let's Get Quizzical

A Novel

By: Kelly Ohlert

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Let's Get Quizzical

A Novel

By: Kelly Ohlert

For fans of Lyssa Kay Adams and Jen DeLuca comes this fresh, funny take on second chances that proves love is anything but trivial. For family-focused Charlotte, the chance to compete on her favorite trivia game show is a dream come true—the prize money could ensure the best care for her aging grandmother. But when she arrives on set, who does she see among the other contestants? Eli, her high school first love, at least until their shattering breakup. He has his own reasons for competing, not least of which is the stress of multiple jobs, college courses, and a father who has had multiple run-ins with the law. When the casting department pairs them on a team, both Charlotte and Eli are determined to grit their teeth and make the best of it. That’s easier said than done, of course, and before long a national audience is breathlessly watching them bicker and air years-old grudges. Far from being angry, the program’s producers are ecstatic—the ratings are positively soaring. As they compete together over several episodes of the show, Charlotte and Eli begin to suspect that old wounds might actually heal. Touring L.A. in their free time has given them the opportunity to get to know each other again—and reawakened feelings that are hard to resist. Until the show’s producers throw a wrench in their hopeful plans that will compromise everything Charlotte and Eli have worked so hard for. Kelly Ohlert’s warm, witty second novel proves that the best thing to know is always your own heart.

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Crooked Lane Books

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1639105069

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Love Me Like You Do

By: Erika Kelly

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Love Me Like You Do

By: Erika Kelly

How did the hottest hockey player in the NHL wind up braiding hair and hosting tea parties? Because someone was foolish enough to name him co-guardian of their children. That's how. Cole Montgomery's living his best life--until he gets a call from an attorney letting him know he's been entrusted with the care of two little girls. He can't imagine why anyone would think he was a good role model. He can't even keep a plant alive. Lingerie designer Hailey Casselton grew up with a free-spirited mother. So, when she finds out she's the temporary co-guardian to two children, she's determined to give them the best Christmas they've ever had. Unfortunately, she has to live with the jerk from high school who ruined her senior year. But she gets a glimpse of the man behind Cole's larger-than-life persona, and she likes what she sees. He might be used to living for himself, but he works hard to change his ways and meet the needs of these lost and scared girls. It doesn't take long for her to enter dangerous territory--falling for a guy who's never going to settle down. Except...as much as Cole keeps saying he can't wait to get his freedom back...he can't deny these girls--and okay, even Hailey--have become the very best part of his life. And he's not quite sure what to do about that.

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EK Publishing, LLC

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1955462135

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Rugged and Relentless

By: Kelly Eileen Hake

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Rugged and Relentless

By: Kelly Eileen Hake

Roll into Hope Falls, Colorado, where three women are seeking mates to help them establish a sawmill. Evelyn Thompson never dreamed their husbands-for-hire ad would bring so many bachelors to their tiny town. How will she ever figure out which feller to choose? Jacob Granger, a logger-turned-bounty hunter, is hot on the trail of his brother’s killer. When a clue leads him to Hope Falls, he has no choice but to pretend to court Miss Thompson while waiting for the killer to show his hand. Will Jacob’s unexpected adoration of this sweet cook prompt him to speak vows before getting vengeance?

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Barbour Publishing

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1607422670

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9781607422679

Reality T.V.

By: Shannon Kelly

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Reality T.V.

By: Shannon Kelly

According to a CNN 2013 article on reality TV and youth, behavior portrayed on some reality TV programs is inspiring real-life bullying amongst teens. Research by psychologists at Bringham Young University concluded that aggression in the brain is activated and motivated when youth watch reality TV. This engaging edition looks at the incredibly popular, ever evolving, and divisive form of entertainment that is reality TV. The book looks at what is defined as reality television and provides a brief history of the genre. It discusses why the format appeals to television producers and how it has been received by audiences. Criticisms of the genre are discussed and arguments that point to redeeming qualities of the shows are also examined. The volume includes discussion questions for each chapter and sources for further research on the topic.

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Greenhaven Publishing LLC

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1420511025

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9781420511024

Insperatus

By: Kelly Varesio

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Insperatus

By: Kelly Varesio

Twenty-year-old Rein Pierson dreams of seeing the ocean on a steamboat and convinces her good friend Saria Kendrick to accompany her to America. In 1843, the two friends and their escort Edgar Johan embark on their adventure. Rein is only too pleased to leave her past behind. Once aboard the ship, Rein meets Traith Harker, a shy, handsome man with scars who has lost his memory. Traith seems like the embodiment of her dreams, but like everything else she uncovers, he harbors a deep secret. As mysteries unfold, Rein finds herself in a whirlwind of emotionconfused about her growing love for the dashing but mystifying Traith, frightened by his secret that reveals a supernatural world encroaching upon her own, and heartbroken as tragedy disrupts her voyage. Weaving a uniquely dark tale of love, intrigue, and acceptance, Insperatus narrates a historical romance rewritten by the paranormal.

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iUniverse

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1462094112

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9781462094110

Trance

By: Kelly Meding

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Trance

By: Kelly Meding

The first in a new series by Kelly Meding, about an X-Men-like group of young people with superpowers who must find a way to work together.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451620926

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9781451620924

From a Dark Sky

The Story of U.S. Air Force Special Operations

By: Orr Kelly

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From a Dark Sky

The Story of U.S. Air Force Special Operations

By: Orr Kelly

A fascinating history of the most secretive and unsung branch of the US military’s Special Forces, from World War II through Desert Storm Very little is known about USAF Special Operations—yet their exploits have been as daring and their achievements as remarkable as anything accomplished by their brother warriors. Since World War II, these ultra-secretive “air commandos” have routinely performed the near-impossible, undertaking missions that typically carry them across enemy lines. From secretly inserting covert operatives into North Korea and participating in clandestine CIA operations in Vietnam and Cambodia to providing air support for partisans in Nazi-occupied France and rescuing dozens of downed fliers trapped deep in enemy territory, these courageous airmen have done the jobs that no one else could do, often in the most technologically advanced war machinery the Air Force has at its disposal. Sometimes called “ravens” or “carpetbaggers,” the air commandos have a history that has long been buried beneath layers of official cover stories, rumors, and deceptions—until now. An expert in military affairs, Orr Kelly has already written what many believe to be the definitive history of the US Navy SEALs (Brave Men, Dark Waters). Now, he turns his attention to this unsung branch of the military’s Special Forces, relating a true story of courage, skill, and commitment that spans decades. With uncompromising honesty, he explores both the triumphs (Project 9 in Burma) and the disasters (the failed rescue of hostages in Iran) of these incomparable heroes of the sky, who have never sought recognition or glory.

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Open Road Media

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1497645662

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Gunpowder

Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World

By: Jack Kelly

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Gunpowder

Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World

By: Jack Kelly

When Chinese alchemists fashioned the first manmade explosion sometime during the tenth century, no one could have foreseen its full revolutionary potential. Invented to frighten evil spirits rather than fuel guns or bombs-neither of which had been thought of yet-their simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal went on to make the modern world possible. As word of its explosive properties spread from Asia to Europe, from pyrotechnics to battleships, it paved the way for Western exploration, hastened the end of feudalism and the rise of the nation state, and greased the wheels of the Industrial Revolution. With dramatic immediacy, novelist and journalist Jack Kelly conveys both the distant time in which the "devil's distillate" rose to conquer the world, and brings to rousing life the eclectic cast of characters who played a role in its epic story, including Michelangelo, Edward III, Vasco da Gama, Cortez, Guy Fawkes, Alfred Nobel, and E.I. DuPont. A must-read for history fans and military buffs alike, Gunpowder brings together a rich terrain of cultures and technological innovations with authoritative research and swashbuckling style.

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Basic Books

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0786739002

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9780786739004

Everyday Crimes

Social Violence and Civil Rights in Early America

By: Kelly A. Ryan

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Everyday Crimes

Social Violence and Civil Rights in Early America

By: Kelly A. Ryan

The narratives of slaves, wives, and servants who resisted social and domestic violence in the nineteenth century In the early nineteenth century, Peter Wheeler, a slave to Gideon Morehouse in New York, protested, “Master, I won’t stand this,” after Morehouse beat Wheeler’s hands with a whip. Wheeler ran for safety, but Morehouse followed him with a shotgun and fired several times. Wheeler sought help from people in the town, but his eventual escape from slavery was the only way to fully secure his safety. Everyday Crimes tells the story of legally and socially dependent people like Wheeler—free and enslaved African Americans, married white women, and servants—who resisted violence in Massachusetts and New York despite lacking formal protection through the legal system. These “dependents” found ways to fight back against their abusers through various resistance strategies. Individuals made it clear that they wouldn’t stand the abuse. Developing relationships with neighbors and justices of the peace, making their complaints known within their communities, and, occasionally, resorting to violence, were among their tactics. In bearing their scars and telling their stories, these victims of abuse put a human face on the civil rights issues related to legal and social dependency, and claimed the rights of individuals to live without fear of violence.

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NYU Press

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1479869619

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Boomtown Saloons

Archaeology And History In Virginia City

By: Kelly J. Dixon

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Boomtown Saloons

Archaeology And History In Virginia City

By: Kelly J. Dixon

The image of Old West saloons as sites of violence and raucous entertainment has been perpetuated by film and legend, but the true story of such establishments is far more complex. In Boomtown Saloons, archaeologist Kelly J. Dixon recounts the excavation of four historic saloon sites in Nevada’s Virginia City, one of the West’s most important boomtowns, and shows how the physical traces of this handful of disparate drinking places offer a new perspective on authentic life in the mining West. During the second half of the nineteenth century, the Comstock Lode’s mineral wealth attracted people from all over the world. At its peak, Virginia City had a cosmopolitan population of over 20,000 people. Like people everywhere, they sought to pass their leisure time in congenial company, often in one or another of the four saloons studied here. Dixon’s account of the role these four establishments played in the social and economic life of Virginia City offers keen insight into the businesses and people who made up the backdrop of a mining boomtown. The saloons in this study were quieter than legend would have us believe; they served relatively distinct groups and offered their customers a place of refuge, solidarity, and social contact with peers in a city where few people had longtime ties or initially any close contacts. Boomtown Saloons also offers an equally vivid portrait of the modern historical archaeologist who combines time-honored digging, reconstruction, and analysis methods with such cutting-edge technology as DNA analysis of saliva traces on a 150-year-old pipestem and chemical analysis of the residue in discarded condiment bottles. The book is illustrated with historical photographs and maps, as well as photographs of artifacts uncovered during the excavations of the four sites. Dixon’s sparkling text and thoughtful interpretation of evidence reveal an unknown aspect of daily life in one of the West’s most storied boomtowns and demonstrate that, contrary to legend, the traditional western saloon served an vital and complex social role in its community.Available in hardcover and paperback.

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University of Nevada Press

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0874176395

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Mining and the Freshwater Environment

By: M. Kelly,W.J. Allison,A.R. Garman,C.J. Symon

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Mining and the Freshwater Environment

By: M. Kelly,W.J. Allison,A.R. Garman,C.J. Symon

Over the last century the discharge of crude or partially treated sewage has probably been the most widespread, most documented and certainly the best understood form of pollution entering the aquatic environment. In the past two decades, however, there has been an increasing public aware ness of the potential hazards that exist from the contamination of the freshwater environment by toxic substances associated with the mining industry. World demand for minerals has intensified the exploitation of natural resources. In most western and newly developed countries significant mining proposals are now strenuously regulated to protect the environ ment. These involve economic and legislative measures and the use of appropriate control technologies. This concern will undoubtedly continue to spread worldwide requiring a programme of enlightened environmental protection management policies and practices for the future. This book has been prepared as a synthesis of our current understand ing of the effects of various heavy metals and acidic discharges likely to contaminate the freshwater environment as a direct result of mining activities. The review is based upon the dissertations of former BP spon sored students who were engaged to provide a better scientific understand ing of the causes of environmental problems associated with this industry. It gives us great pleasure to publish this information for use and appli cation by a wider audience as part of the contribution of The British Petroleum Company p.1.c. to European Year of the Environment.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9400913591

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9789400913592

The Rose and the Brier

By: Kelly Baker

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The Rose and the Brier

By: Kelly Baker

The boundaries between friendship and lovers sometimes blur. Sometimes by accident. Sometimes by choice. Josephine and Marcus try to maintain a somewhat normal friendship after succumbing to their passion for one another on a rainy day. This is a short story about the consequences of harboring secrets and being careless with the emotions of others.

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3739655119

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Metas: The Complete Series

Trance, Changeling, Tempest, Chimera

By: Kelly Meding

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Metas: The Complete Series

Trance, Changeling, Tempest, Chimera

By: Kelly Meding

Now available together as an ebook boxed set, four action-packed urban fantasy novels (Trance, Changeling, Tempest, and Chimera) about an X-Men-like group of young people with superpowers. In a future America that’s been devastated by battles between Rangers (Metas using their powers for good), Banes (Metas using their power to wreak havoc), and the military, the now-grown surviving children of Rangers are regranted powers by a mysterious force. Facing threats from every side, the Metas must work together to keep the peace.

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1476761353

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9781476761350

How to Marry a Royal Highlander

By: Vanessa Kelly

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How to Marry a Royal Highlander

By: Vanessa Kelly

After being snubbed by the town due to one wild exploit too many, Eden Whitney relocates to the Scottish wilderness where she is faced with a new temptation--Alasdair Gilbride, the heir to a Scottish earldom--who needs her help in finding out who is trying to kill him.

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The Master : Chances Taken - A Romantic Action Trilogy

A Romantic Drama Series of MFM Romance & Suspense Romance Thrillers Book 3

By: Kelly Kathleen

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The Master : Chances Taken - A Romantic Action Trilogy

A Romantic Drama Series of MFM Romance & Suspense Romance Thrillers Book 3

By: Kelly Kathleen

Cecily will have to make a conscious decision on which man she wants to call her own, while at the same time killing the other one just a little bit with her decision. This will all come on the heels of the authorities and those that are responsible for the Trojan horse trying to stop them from unraveling a master plan that will send the world into a tailspin. Lives will be lost; innocence will be ripped asunder and the delegation of power brokers will have a momentous and telling decision to make. Can they truly trust strangers or will they let the world fall at the feet of those that want nothing more than to send the world a very private and disturbing message? Is Cecily strong enough to help those that need it most, or will her feelings for Mike and Chance get in the way? The final bell will toll and what happens next will determine where they go from here.

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Lysander

By: Monte P. Kelly

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Lysander

By: Monte P. Kelly

Is living in a small town located in upstate New York the answer to the daily grind of city life? Where the main focuses are saying hello and the exchange of corn bread recipes is a daily occurrence. Nearly all would agree when thinking of the small hamlet of Lysander. But something went terribly wrong that would forever taint its image of tranquility. The locals become unsettled when lights again begin to burn inside the Kirchhoff farmhouse. Their suspicions are confirmed about its tenants when mail bearing the Kirchhoff name decides to pay another visit to their tiny Post Office. Most are reluctant to speak the name, for fear the cancer might once again start to spread.

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1462808093

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All I Want for Christmas is a Dragon: A Story in the World of Sam Quinn

By: Seana Kelly

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All I Want for Christmas is a Dragon: A Story in the World of Sam Quinn

By: Seana Kelly

Welcome back to The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar. You’re probably looking for Sam, werewolf, book nerd, and seer of ghosts. She’s great but off with her new husband in England, hunting down that nutter who’s been stalking Clive since the Middle Ages. With Sam away, it’s my time to shine. Somebody hand me a mic and hit me with a blue spot. Kidding. We’ve met before but let me formally introduce myself. I’m Owen Wong, Sam’s right-hand man and head wicche in charge. George, my gorgeous dragon-shifter boyfriend, and I are planning a nice, calm, battle-free Christmas. Granted, George’s family doesn’t seem too excited about our relationship, but I doubt they’d actually attack me. All bets are off, though, on his grandmother, the matriarch of the dragon clan. I’m pretty sure the only thing she wants for Christmas is me gone. I have to admit, I’m a little worried. George has been distant lately and he says we need to talk. I know what ‘need to talk’ means and I’m not having it. He says he needs to explain something about his childhood, about his family. He looks so damn sad, he’s breaking my heart. No matter what it is, though, we’re not walking away. Whatever the burden, I’ll help him carry it. We deserve that calm, peaceful holiday and I’m going to fight like hell to see we get it. ***This short story was initially shared in Seana’s newsletter “TALES FROM THE BOOK NERD” for FREE as a holiday treat for subscribers and also later included as a bonus story in the original release of THE HOB AND HOUND PUB, Sam Quinn Book Four.***

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Cross Check

By: Kelly Jamieson

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Cross Check

By: Kelly Jamieson

Ella I have three goals this semester: get off academic probation, fix my relationship with my BFF Skylar, and take some responsibility for my life. All of which are hard enough without hot, snobby hockey player Ben Buckingham around to distract me. I can’t stand Ben, and I know the feeling is mutual. But he’s best friends with Skylar’s boyfriend, so he’s always around—taunting and tempting me in ways that really rile me up. Ben As the star forward of the Bayard College hockey team, I have goals too, like playing well enough to land a spot on an NHL roster. I’m perfectly in control on the ice, so why can’t I keep my cool around Ella? Her wild behavior rubs me in all the wrong ways—and a few of the right ones. But as we skate around each other, I learn there’s more to Ella than her bad reputation. And when the line between love and hate starts to blur, I can’t resist crossing over and sweeping her off her feet.

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1988600847

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Where Night Is Day

The World of the ICU

By: James Kelly

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Where Night Is Day

The World of the ICU

By: James Kelly

There is no night in the ICU. There is day, lesser day, then day again. There are rhythms. Every twelve hours: shift change. Report: first all together in the big room, then at the bedside, nurse to nurse. Morning rounds. A group of doctors moves slowly through the unit like a harrow through a field. At each room, like a game, a different one rotates into the center. They leave behind a trail of new orders. Wean, extubate, titrate, start this, stop that, scan, film, scope. The steep hill the patient is asked to climb. Can you breathe on your own? Can you wake up? Can you live?"—Where Night Is Day Where Night Is Day is a nonfiction narrative grounded in the day-by-day, hour-by-hour rhythms of an ICU in a teaching hospital in the heart of New Mexico. It takes place over a thirteen-week period, the time of the average rotation of residents through the ICU. It begins in September and ends at Christmas. It is the story of patients and families, suddenly faced with critical illness, who find themselves in the ICU. It describes how they navigate through it and find their way. James Kelly is a sensitive witness to the quiet courage and resourcefulness of ordinary people. Kelly leads the reader into a parallel world: the world of illness. This world, invisible but not hidden, not articulated by but known by the ill, does not readily offer itself to our understanding. In this context, Kelly reflects on the nature of medicine and nursing, on how doctors and nurses see themselves and how they see each other. Drawing on the words of medical historians, doctor-writers, and nursing scholars, Kelly examines the relationship of professional and lay observers to the meaning of illness, empathy, caring, and the silence of suffering. Kelly offers up an intimate portrait of the ICU and its inhabitants.

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0801467640

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Smart Man Hunting

The Fast Track Dating Guide for Finding Mr. Right

By: Liz H. Kelly

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Smart Man Hunting

The Fast Track Dating Guide for Finding Mr. Right

By: Liz H. Kelly

Face it--if dating were easy. . . . . .then you'd never have to sit through another night in your Manolos watching ESPN at a bar, thinking, I got a bikini wax for this? You need proven strategies to boost your confidence, ask the right questions, identify the red flags faster, and know when to say Next!--and when to take a closer look. You need SMART Man Hunting. Liz Kelly, dating coach, speaker and columnist, shares her insider expertise, surveys, and insights to show you how to win the dating game. With 26 A-to-Z man codes that provide a compatibility guide and comic relief, Liz gives you the tools to find the right guy fast. Whether it's Internet dating, speed dating, professional matchmakers, or singles events, SMART Man Hunting prepares you for every situation--and gives you everything you need to get smart, get confident, and get the right guy at last. Very much on target. . .extremely useful strategies. --Sabina Dana Plasse, Editor, Smart Woman The true stories ad reminders of what works and doesn't work in SMART Man Hunting will help you make the right choices. --John Gray, Ph.D., bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Liz H. Kelly is a dating coach, author, speaker, and columnist. Her book and work have been featured on such shows as FOX News, Lifetime's Speaking of Women's Health, and BBC Radio's WM Late Show, as well as in publications including Cosmopolitan, USA Today, Glamour, and Smart Woman magazine. Liz drew on her corporate management experience in employee training, marketing communications, and sales presentation techniques to create her SMART Man Hunting dating strategy. This strategy incorporates Liz's ABC Man Codes, a lighthearted look at the main Man Types and how to handle them, and grew out of Liz's dating experiences and interviews with hundreds of active daters. This new edition includes an ABC Man Codes Quiz, more success stories, and new tips on sex, style, and wireless world connections. In this book, Liz shares her energetic enthusiasm, No-Fear Attitude, and total commitment to helping you find your man in the 21st century.

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080652734X

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Istanbul

A Traveller's Reader

By: Laurence Kelly

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Istanbul

A Traveller's Reader

By: Laurence Kelly

Istanbul, A Traveller's Reader is an wide-ranging and carefully chosen selection of writings, offering a richly layered view of Byzantine Constantinople and Turkish Istanbul. During the thousand-year Byzantine empire that followed its founding by Constantine the Great, Istanbul became a city of fabled riches; after falling to the Turks in 1453, its glories continued, maintained by the strength and wealth of the Ottomans. Drawing on diaries, letters, biographies, travelogues and poems from the sixth century AD onwards, this evocative anthology recreates for contemporary visitors the vanished glories of Constantinople. It provides vivid eyewitness accounts of the coronation of a Byzantine emperor; the funeral of a sultan; the triumphal entry of Mehmet the Conqueror; the building of the Süleymaniye, the most magnificent of the city's moques; and the death of Atatürk in 1938. It also describes the rampant sexual exploits of the Byzantine empress-to-be Theodora; the public execution of a Turkish wife and her young, Christian lover; the near execution of an envoy given the unenviable task of transporting a large organ from England to Constantinople in 1599, a gift from Queen Elizabeth to Sultan Mehmet III, who was caught admiring the sultan's personal harem; and the unfortunate Frenchman caught drinking wine and eating a pork sausage while sketching in Hagia Sophia in the 1680s.

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1472137175

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The Science of Serial Killers

The Truth Behind Ted Bundy, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and Other Notorious Murderers of Cinematic Legend

By: Meg Hafdahl,Kelly Florence

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The Science of Serial Killers

The Truth Behind Ted Bundy, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and Other Notorious Murderers of Cinematic Legend

By: Meg Hafdahl,Kelly Florence

Discover the real-life inspirations behind history’s most infamous serial killers: John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, and so many more. Gothic media moguls Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, and The Science of Stephen King, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the serial killers who inspired the movies and media we all know and love. Delve into the brutal truth behind horror’s secret: many monsters portrayed on the silver screen are based on true murderers. Uncover the truth behind the real monsters of horror, answering such questions as: What is the science behind serial killers’ motivations like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy? How did detectives discover the identities of criminals like the Boston Strangler and the BTK Strangler? Has science made it possible to unmask Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer? What is the science behind female versus male serial killers? Through interviews, film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, join Kelly and Meg as they learn about the horrors of true crime through the decades.

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Simon and Schuster

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1510764151

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The Mystery of 23

God Speaks

By: Kelly M. Williams

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The Mystery of 23

God Speaks

By: Kelly M. Williams

I don't expect you to believe everything you read in this book. But you should . . . It began at 1:23 am. I sat up in bed and saw a vision. For almost two decades, my hesitation in writing this has been my overwhelming fear of hurting someone and being left to look like a fool in the process. I don't "understand" everything that I am sharing in this book, but I can assure you of three basic things: it happened, I was there, and I am still trying to make complete sense of it. But I also know that God was in it. Even though it still haunts me, in a strange way it frees me to hear God like never before. Have you given up on believing God can speak to you in the most miraculous ways? The bizarre nature of this book will compel you to turn the pages in anticipation of the outcome, but the final verdict will teach you how God uses physical repetitive reminders like "23" to assure you that He is WITH you and FOR you in all details of your life. I invite you to join me on this journey to discover God's voice for your life, too. Because what He says to us, and what we do with it for God, matters. It matters to God. And in the end, it is ALL that matters.

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1632135310

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Selenium Transfer between Kaolinite or Goethite Surfaces, Nutrient Solution and Oryza Sativa

By: Nothstein, Alexandra Kelly

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Selenium Transfer between Kaolinite or Goethite Surfaces, Nutrient Solution and Oryza Sativa

By: Nothstein, Alexandra Kelly

The aim of this study was to describe and quantify Se transfer at the interface between soil and plant. For this purpose, three Se reservoirs were defined: soil, soil solution and plant, represented by kaolinite or goethite, nutrient solution and rice. First, Se transfer from solution to plant and Se partitioning in the plant was studied; then adsorption-desorption processes of Se onto kaolinite and goethite were investigated. Finally, a mass balance of the combined experiment was modelled.

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3731504618

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