Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs: Reconstruction Revolutionary describes the fascinating life of Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs. Aligned with state standards, this reader develops higher-order thinking skills of students and strengthens their social studies knowledge. Used in the classroom or at home, this biography teaches students about the life of this important Floridian and other social studies topics. This book contains headings, a glossary, and an index to strengthen vocabulary and direct students back to the text for subsequent readings.
Fascinate students with this primary source reader that profiles the life of Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs. Aligned to Florida state standards, this text engages students as they use higher-order thinking skills to analyze historical events more critically. Primary source documents transform words on a page into an intimate glimpse of what life was like in Florida's past. Build valuable literacy and content-area knowledge with this informational text that examines history and other social studies topics. Features include: This 6-Pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan; Informational text features such as sidebars, headings, a glossary, and an index build academic vocabulary and increase understanding; Aligns to Florida state standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts, WIDA, and the NCSS/C3 Framework; Prepares students for college and career readiness.
Logan is a die-hard reporter. She loves a challenge and will stop at nothing to cover a big story. Bound for Iraq, she knows the dangers, but thatas a chance sheas willing to take. Through it all, she bonds friendships and faces the harsh reality that in war, nothing is fair, and above all else, life is fragile and hangs in the balance. Luke sees the unthinkable every day. Heas a Army medic and his duty is to save a soldier when the situation arises. He doesnat realize it, but the Lord has his destiny mapped out and it collides with Logan. Loganas only hope, both physically and spiritually, lies in the unexpected hands of Luke. Can Luke save Logan from the darkness she finds herself in? Will Logan make it out alive? When itas said and done, will Logan accept the truth staring her in the face?
What if your best and worst dream came to life? Beyond what is humanly possible, Christian starts to change. He starts to have powers little boys dream of while reading comic books. Christian doesnat realize he has those very powers for a reason. Heas being called to do something truly remarkable and out of this world. While heas struggling with his very powers, his mind is raging with questions, never answered. In reality, he is not alone in this world. Strangers start coming to his aid, all trying to lead him to his true calling. Can Christian stand his ground and walk through the fires of Hell? Which side will he take? As Christian stared in shock at the bullet spinning slowly before his eyes he remembered words he had read before. aa]And in those days men shall seek to take their lives, but death shall flee from them.a
Her heart may be in the right place...but her soul belongs to Satan. Being Satan's most infamous minion is the only life Becca Gibbs has ever known. But now she's restless, sick and tired of stealing souls, and ready to break free on her own. Unfortunately, this gig isn't like any other job. Its first rule: Walk out on the Devil-and kiss your life good-bye. Nick Rawlings is the last of the Markku, a race of fighters that broke from Hell to pull for the good. When his sister goes missing, and her ransom is the death of Satan, Nick's more than willing to take on the fight. The first step? Getting the devil's sexy right-hand helper on his side. The second? Well, if he can take his eyes-and hands-off of her, he's sure he'll think of it...
Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs: Reconstruction Revolutionary describes the fascinating life of Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs. Aligned with state standards, this reader develops higher-order thinking skills of students and strengthens their social studies knowledge. Used in the classroom or at home, this biography teaches students about the life of this important Floridian and other social studies topics. This book contains headings, a glossary, and an index to strengthen vocabulary and direct students back to the text for subsequent readings.
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History A bold and searing investigation into the role of white women in the American slave economy “Compelling.”—Renee Graham, Boston Globe “Stunning.”—Rebecca Onion, Slate “Makes a vital contribution to our understanding of our past and present.”—Parul Sehgal, New York Times Bridging women’s history, the history of the South, and African American history, this book makes a bold argument about the role of white women in American slavery. Historian Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers draws on a variety of sources to show that slave‑owning women were sophisticated economic actors who directly engaged in and benefited from the South’s slave market. Because women typically inherited more slaves than land, enslaved people were often their primary source of wealth. Not only did white women often refuse to cede ownership of their slaves to their husbands, they employed management techniques that were as effective and brutal as those used by slave‑owning men. White women actively participated in the slave market, profited from it, and used it for economic and social empowerment. By examining the economically entangled lives of enslaved people and slave‑owning women, Jones-Rogers presents a narrative that forces us to rethink the economics and social conventions of slaveholding America.
As Christmas of 1804 approaches, Jane Austen finds herself "insupportably bored with Bath, and the littleness of a town." It is with relief that she accepts a peculiar commission from her Gentleman Rogue, Lord Harold Trowbridge—to shadow his niece, Lady Desdemona, who has fled to Bath to avoid the attentions of the unsavoury Earl of Swithin. But Jane's idle diversion turns deadly when a man is discovered stabbed to death in the Theatre Royal. Adding to the mystery is an unusual object found on the victim's body—a pendant that contains a portrait of an eye! As Jane's fascination with scandal leads her deeper into the investigation, it becomes clear that she will not uncover the truth without some dangerous playacting of her own....
The Student Solutions Manual to accompany Atkins' Physical Chemistry 11th Edition provides full worked solutions to the 'a' exercises, and the odd-numbered discussion questions and problems presented in the parent book. The manual is intended for students and provides helpful comments and friendly advice to aid understanding.
Country houses and the British empire, 1700–1930 assesses the economic and cultural links between country houses and the Empire between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Using sources from over fifty British and Irish archives, it enables readers to better understand the impact of the empire upon the British metropolis by showing both the geographical variations and its different cultural manifestations. Barczewski offers a rare scholarly analysis of the history of country houses that goes beyond an architectural or biographical study, and recognises their importance as the physical embodiments of imperial wealth and reflectors of imperial cultural influences. In so doing, she restores them to their true place of centrality in British culture over the last three centuries, and provides fresh insights into the role of the Empire in the British metropolis.
Buckle up for another high-stakes paranormal roller coaster from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe, in which an immortal assassin falls for the adorably sassy wraith he's supposed to kill. "A hilarious underworld romp filled with mayhem, sass, and romance to die for." ~New York Times bestselling author Katie MacAlister When Paige quit her job as Satan's minion, she thought she was finally free. But when she accidentally incinerates an angel, she discovers she's on the fast-track to becoming a soulless, evil wraith. The only way to save herself? Enlist the help of the deliciously sexy shadow warrior sent to push her over the edge. To save his brother, Jed Buchanan sold his soul to Satan Jr. for all eternity. But when the immortal assassin winds up in Paige's bedroom during a botched mission, the sassy temptress offers a possible way out if he'll team up with her. Everyone from heaven to hell wants to get their hands on the weapon Paige is becoming, and time is running out. Can the tormented assassin find the peace and love he's always desired with an irreverent wraith who refuses to give in to her dark side? Sassy, sexy fun and high-stakes magic abound in this delightful paranormal romance. "Over the top entertainment!" ~Karen, (Five-star Goodreads Review) "Stephanie Rowe once again knocks it out of the park!" ~Jessie's Reading Corner(Five-star Review) "Let me tell you, this book is AH-MAZ-ING!!!!! So I pretty much devoured it in one sitting." ~Jennifer C (Five-star Goodreads Review) "What a hoot! I was laughing so hard that my stomach hurt…very ingenious and sexy. Stephanie Rowe has a mega hit on her hands and her humor is outstanding." ~10/10 Romance Reviews Today "With sizzling chemistry, witty dialogue, and plenty of action to keep readers fully engaged, this is a paranormal romance sure to entertain." ~Darque Reviews About the Author: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's thrilled to be the winner of the 2018 RITA® Award for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee of this prestigious award, the highest honor in romance fiction. As the bestselling author of more than fifty books, Stephanie delights readers with her wide range of genres, which include cozy mysteries, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense novels. For more info, visit Stephanie at www.stephanierowe.com. NOTE: Originally published in 2007 by Warner Books, under the title Sex & The Immortal Badboy, as part of the Immortally Sexy series.
• Twenty-four women martial artists discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps bring meaning and purpose to their lives • Women aged 12 to 83 are interviewed on the importance and meaning of martial arts in their lives. • Explores in-depth why many women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts. • An inspiration for anyone concerned with enhancing the physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of life, and for those interested in women's self-defense and safety. Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror explores in depth how, why, and to what effect considerable numbers of women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts. The twenty-four women interviewed here discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps to bring meaning and purpose to their lives. Their disciplines include T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Aikido, Capoeira, Wing Chun, Judo, Kajukenbo, Jujutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kung Fu, and their backgrounds are equally diverse. Some were accomplished athletes before beginning, while others had never been comfortable with their physical bodies until discovering the martial arts. All have received deep spiritual nourishment through their practice, integrating and healing their bodies and minds as well as enriching community bonds. Those interested in women's studies will find a wonderful sample of contemporary American women who speak articulately about the forces that have shaped their lives.
The story of how the country house, historically a site of violent disruption, came to symbolize English stability during the eighteenth century. Country houses are quintessentially English, not only architecturally but also in that they embody national values of continuity and insularity. The English country house, however, has more often been the site of violent disruption than continuous peace. So how is it that the country how came to represent an uncomplicated, nostalgic vision of English history? This book explores the evolution of the country house, beginning with the Reformation and Civil War, and shows how the political events of the eighteenth century, which culminated in the reaction against the French Revolution, led to country houses being recast as symbols of England’s political stability.
More and more people are considering a career in nursing or healthcare, but the thought of undertaking an academic degree at university can be intimidating. Whether you are moving straight from school or college or have been away from education for some time, Getting Ready for your Nursing Degree is essential preparation for anyone considering becoming or about to become a nursing student. It looks at all aspects of university work in a straightforward way and provides advice, examples and activities designed to help you get the most out of classes, research and assessments, from your first lecture right through to sitting exams and learning on placement. Designed with nursing students in mind, this small but perfectly formed guide is tailored to help you develop the skills you will need not only for your course but for your career and lifelong learning as a registered healthcare practitioner.
Settled in 1688 by the Evans family, Mount Laurel originally contained small hamlets like Hartford, Masonville, Fellowship, and Springville. During the 19th century, African Americans established the enclaves of Colemantown, Little Texas, and Petersburg, which served as stops along the Underground Railroad. An abolitionist named Dr. William Still, known as the black doctor of the pines, is buried in the Colemantown Cemetery. Situated east of the Delaware River in scenic Burlington County, Mount Laurels farmers regularly trucked their produce to the Campbells Soup Company and shipped their produce to market either by steamboat on the Rancocas Creek or by the Camden & Burlington County Railroad. Through photographs that illustrate the transformation of the areas historical roadways into highways and the residential development of its long-standing farms and peach and apple orchards, Mount Laurel showcases the rich agricultural and cultural heritage of this Burlington County community.
A single species of fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has been the subject of scientific research for more than one hundred years. Stephanie Elizabeth Mohr explains why this tiny insect merits such intense scrutiny, and how laboratory findings made first in flies have expanded our understanding of human health and disease.
An examination of medieval vernacular allegories, across a number of languages, offers a new idea of what authorship meant in the late middle ages. The emergence of vernacular allegories in the middle ages, recounted by a first-person narrator-protagonist, invites both abstract and specific interpretations of the author's role, since the protagonist who claims to compose thenarrative also directs the reader to interpret such claims. Moreover, the specific attributes of the narrator-protagonist bring greater attention to individual identity. But as the actual authors of the allegories also adapted elements found in each other's works, their shared literary tradition unites differing perspectives: the most celebrated French first-person allegory, the erotic Roman de la Rose, quickly inspired an allegorical trilogy of spiritual pilgrimage narratives by Guillaume de Deguileville. English authors sought recognition for their own literary activity through adaptation and translation from a tradition inspired by both allegories. This account examines Deguileville's underexplored allegory before tracing the tradition's importance to the English authors Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas Hoccleve, and John Lydgate, with particular attention to the mediating influence of French authors, including Christine de Pizan and Laurent de Premierfait. Through comparative analysis of the late medieval authors who shaped French and English literary canons, it reveals the seminal, communal model of vernacular authorship established by the tradition of first-person allegory. Stephanie A. Viereck Gibbs Kamath is Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Law for Business Students is the popular textbook for introducing legal concepts to non-law students in a practical, engaging way through real-life cases relevant to the business world. A clear explanation of the study of law and study skills leads into the main core topics of law: contract (including intellectual property), tort, employment and business organisations (including formation), governance and dissolution. The book also includes a range of features to aid understanding, applying and analysing legal concepts: - Scenarios - to encourage development of opinions and application of relevant legal concepts. - Worth thinking about - discussion points to analyse within the classroom. - Exam tips - pointing to areas of the law which are ripe for questions in an exam, to help revision practice. - Chapter summaries - to reinforce learning of key concepts. - Key terms - highlighted in margin notes. - Review questions with answers - self-test questions and worked exam examples to consolidate knowledge, encouraging students to apply the law and boost confidence. - Advanced questions - to challenge students in developing knowledge of the law. This 12th edition has been fully updated and also provides restructured coverage of negligence, with dedicated chapters covering negligence and special duty situations and product liability. Clear and concise, it provides accessible coverage of the fundamental legal principles and an understanding of the practical application of the law to the business environment. Additional instructor resources to accompany the book are available at www.pearsoned.co.uk/adams"--
Written to assist those seeking to understand the key global drivers, and an overview of key challenges facing senior leaders and managers today, this book focuses on the complex and highly politicised area of teaching and learning in higher education. Providing tried and tested tips and techniques for addressing the ‘why, what and how’ of leadership and management theory and practice, it is firmly grounded in the context of the teaching and learning arena. A Handbook for Leaders in Higher Education: Transforming teaching and learning can be dipped into to provide knowledge and understanding of theory, best practice examples, case study exemplars and reflective practice activity. It is structured in four main parts: A view from the top The leadership and management perspective Engendering a change culture Looking to the future. This handbook is informed by senior leaders and experts with expertise in delivering excellent practice in teaching and learning at international, national and institutional levels. Responding to the need of universities to take the lead in changing cultures and working practices, this book is an essential and forward-looking text for both scholars and practitioners in the senior teams of higher education institutions.
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