As a young man, John B. Prentis (1788-1848) expressed outrage over slavery, but by the end of his life he had transported thousands of enslaved persons from the upper to the lower South. Kari J. Winter's life-and-times portrayal of a slave trader illuminates the clash between two American dreams: one of wealth, the other of equality.

Prentis was born into a prominent Virginia family. His grandfather, William Prentis, emigrated from London to Williamsburg in 1715 as an indentured servant and rose to become the major shareholder in colonial Virginia's most successful store. William's son Joseph became a Revolutionary judge and legislator who served alongside Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and James Madison. Joseph Jr. followed his father's legal career, whereas John was drawn to commerce. To finance his early business ventures, he began trading in slaves. In time he grew besotted with the high-stakes trade, appeasing his conscience with the populist platitudes of Jacksonian democracy, which aggressively promoted white male democracy in conjunction with white male supremacy.

Prentis's life illuminates the intertwined politics of labor, race, class, and gender in the young American nation. Participating in a revolution in the ethics of labor that upheld Benjamin Franklin as its icon, he rejected the gentility of his upbringing to embrace solidarity with "mechanicks," white working-class men. His capacity for admirable thoughts and actions complicates images drawn by elite slaveholders, who projected the worst aspects of slavery onto traders while imagining themselves as benign patriarchs. This is an absorbing story of a man who betrayed his innate sense of justice to pursue wealth through the most vicious forms of human exploitation.

This volume deals with challenges to the maintenance of minority (or community) languages in this era of globalization and increasing transnational movements of people. The contributors, experts in language policy, language maintenance and multilingualism offer complementary perspectives drawn from Australia and Europe on the maintenance of linguistic diversity.

This book challenges mainstream Western IEJ (intergenerational environmental justice) in a manner that privileges indigenous philosophies and highlights the value these philosophies have for solving global environmental problems. Divided into three parts, the book begins by examining the framing of Western liberal environmental, intergenerational and indigenous justice theory and reviews decolonial theory. Using contemporary case studies drawn from the courts, film, biography and protests actions, the second part explores contemporary Maori and Aboriginal experiences of values-conflict in encounters with politics and law. It demonstrates the deep ontological rifts between the philosophies that inform Maori and Aboriginal intergenerational justice (IJ) and those of the West that underpin the politics and law of these two settler states. Existing Western IEJ theories, across distributional, communitarian, human rights based and the capabilities approach to IJ, are tested against obligations and duties of specific Maori and Aboriginal iwi and clans. Finally, in the third part, it explores the ways we relate to time and across generations to create regenerative IJ. Challenging the previous understanding of the conceptualization of time, it posits that it is in how we relate-human to human, human to nonhuman, nonhuman to human-that robust conceptualization of IEJ emerges. This volume presents an imagining of IEJ which accounts for indigenous norms on indigenous terms and explores how this might be applied in national and international responses to climate change and environmental degradation. Demonstrating how assumptions in mainstream justice theory continue to colonise indigenous people and render indigenous knowledge invisible, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental and intergenerational philosophy, political theory, indigenous studies and decolonial studies, and environmental humanities more broadly.

In the long fought unseen battle between good and evil; there have been soldiers on both sides fighting to gain the upper hand. Michael D'angelo; a unique mortal / angel hybrid and his unusual yet extraordinary group of friends fight to restore or tip the balance of good and evil back in goods favor. As anyone with half a brain can tell you; the last century has been mainly been dominated by evil's influence. Today; Michael woke up with amnesia. While baffled with the task of learning who he is and who he can trust to teach him; people from both sides show up with opposite answers to that very question. He also as to relearn his forgotten angelic abilities before his weakened state gets him killed. After realizing who his real friends are and that his memories weren't lost but stolen. They set off on an exciting and strange search for who stole his memory and why. Meanwhile the underground the side of evil] is relentlessly trying to convince him to switch sides; using any means necessary; such as persuasion, intimidation, offering a deal of a lifetime, and finally kidnapping his new love. It all leads up to an all out good verses evil battle royal while he is forced to make a decision no one should have to make. Are you ready for a new kind of hero?

"Justice and Rights" is a record of the fifth "Building Bridges" seminar held in Washington, DC in 2006 (an annual symposium on Muslim-Christian relations cosponsored by Georgetown University and the Church of England). This volume examines justice and rights from Christian and Muslim perspectives -- a topic of immense relevance for both faiths in the modern world, but also with deep roots in the core texts of both traditions.

Leading scholars examine three topics: scriptural foundations, featuring analyses of Christian and Muslim sacred texts; evolving traditions, exploring historical issues in both faiths with an emphasis on religious and political authority; and the modern world, analyzing recent and contemporary contributions from Christianity and Islam in the area of freedom and human rights.

The renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today's students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter and online multiple-choice questions, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student's understanding of these essential areas of chemistry. Chemical Bonding gives a clear and succinct explanation of this fundamental topic, which underlies the structure and reactivity of all molecules, and therefore the subject of chemistry itself. Little prior knowledge or mathematical ability is assumed, making this the perfect text to introduce students to the subject.

The renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today's students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student's understanding of these essential areas of chemistry. d-Block Chemistry provides a succinct introduction to the field of transition metal chemistry, assuming little prior knowledge, and giving students a clear conceptual overview of the wide variety of d-block metal complexes. The text is enhanced throughout by numerous bespoke line diagrams and three-dimensional structures, enabling the reader to visualise these important inorganic compounds. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany d-Block Chemistry features: For registered adopters of the text: * Figures from the book available to download For students: * Answers to the end-of-chapter exercises

Recent advances in cellular and molecular biology have markedly increased our understanding of normal and abnormal hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular function. Like other volumes in the Contemporary Endocrinology series, the goal of Male Hy- gonadism: Basic, Clinical, and Therapeutic Principles is to link current knowledge of basic biology to the practice of medicine. The development of new methods for testost- one replacement has substantially increased the number of men who are seeking to determine whether they are hypogonadal, and who are using testosterone replacement therapy, thus mandating a broader understanding of testosterone deficiency. The chapters of this book were contributed by authors from around the world, and from various scientific and clinical disciplines, who have devoted their careers to the study of the physiology and pathophysiology of the male. Thus, this comprehensive and focused volume is intended for a wide audience encompassing both basic scientists and practicing clinicians. Its scope will provide a wealth of information for students and fellows as well.

Deals with challenges to the maintenance of minority (or community) languages in this era of globalization and increasing transnational movements of people. The contributors, experts in language policy, language maintenance and multilingualism offer complementary perspectives from Australia and Europe on the maintenance of linguistic diversity.

Scientific research into Asian Art reveals a small but important part of the whole, helping to bring back to life the artists and artisans of the area. Scientific research into works of Asian art at the Freer Gallery began with R.J. Gettens in 1951. The papers presented in this text are a celebration of 50 years research in this field at the Freer.

Get Fit and Stay Fit! It is so nice to feel good and to look good. The problem, of course, is how to get from here to there. The K*I*S*S* Fitness Program is a simple strength and endurance training program that will do the job. There are plenty of exercise programs that require the use of fancy equipment. This program comes about as close as you can get to requiring no equipment at all. The K*I*S*S* Fitness Program is also a lot of fun. The many variations of the Program keep your interest high and provide as much challenge as you might possibly want. Finally, almost anyone can use the Program - couch potato to athlete, kids to senior citizens, women or men. A simple exercise program for everybody that's fun to use: make it a part of your life-style and get fit and stay fit. Stephen J. Winter, Ph.D., has been a fitness enthusiast since his teens. He has excelled in weight lifting and distance running and has done well in other sports including rowing, swimming, and bicycling. In recent years, he has experimented with the use of simple calisthenics movements in conjunction with walking and running as a means of getting fit and staying fit. The K*I*S*S* Fitness Program is one result of this experimentation. Now Social Security age and still winning fitness contests against men young enough to be his grandchildren, he is a good example of the effectiveness of the type of fitness program described in this book. Winter is a certified personal trainer and now lives with his family in Norwich, New York.

Prayer and Fasting for God's Kingdom Agenda is a book about fasting and praying as a lifestyle for the citizens of the Kingdom of God. The book includes fasting principles from a biblical perspective as well as types of fasts, steps to fasting and praying. Several examples of fasting and praying as recorded in the inspired Word of God are also illustrated in the book. The book can serve as a model for individuals as well as for groups in fasting and praying. Mainly, the writer desires that all who use this writing will see results from a life dedicated to fasting and praying. Barbara J. Winters, of Stone Mountain Georgia, has a deep dedication to intercessory prayer. She is a native of Goodman, Mississippi, where her mother still resides. Barbara has two beautiful daughters, Yalanda and Johnetta; two grandsons, Brandon and Benjamin; and one son-in-law, Samuel. Barbara is a member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Apostle Bishop Eddie L. Long. Barbara J. Winters is also the author of the book Prosperity in Prayer, a book of prayer for living in wealth, not just financial but in Spiritual blessings from God Almighty. This book will bless your life, your family and your prayer life. It can be purchased both in paper and e-books.

SINISTER is a horror story with a heart. It is very dark and evil one moment and then light hearted and fun the next. It will frighten you, then make you laugh out loud. It tosses you from one emotion to another from chapter to chapter. Its also a mystery with lots of twists and turns. Be warned Sinister has a sensitive side too, you may even shed a tear. In the end, I'm quite certain that you will be thrilled with SINISTER. Dexter Remmington's meteoric rise in the field of law astonished everyone but Dexter. In no time at all he became the high water mark for D.A.'s across the country. He didn't just win every case he took on; he literally embarrassed the defense with his brilliance. This did little to enhance Dexter's popularity among his adversaries, not to mention their clientele. Being popular held no importance to Dexter, inside or outside the courtroom. He just wasn't a people person. Some even thought Dexter became a district attorney to eliminate as many people as he could within the law. Now he was missing without a trace. Detective Alister Woodrow was assigned to track Remmington down before the case became federal. Woodrow's long time friend Jack Stringer who worked for Remmington as his personal private investigator joined in the search. What they found was a horror so dark and despicable; their very sanity would be jeopardized

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Decisions made by leaders are often the product of contemplative thought and varied deliberation over choices derived from a broad range of information and knowledge. Contemplative thought is uniquely human. It is not a technological process. Yet, contemplative thought often receives both deliberate and unintentional "input" in the form of influence, coercion, or persuasion by external factors such as people, organizations, governmental politics, or a combination of all three. Given that these very human inputs occur at all levels of government, it is reasonable to assume that the decisions of national leaders and military commanders have been subjected to substantive external influence. Clearly this is not a revelation. People and organizations are influenced in one way or the other by other people and organizations, amongst other things. By definition, this is the nature of politics.

In the long fought unseen battle between good and evil; there have been soldiers on both sides fighting to gain the upper hand. Michael D'angelo; a unique mortal / angel hybrid and his unusual yet extraordinary group of friends fight to restore or tip the balance of good and evil back in goods favor. As anyone with half a brain can tell you; the last century has been mainly been dominated by evil's influence. Today; Michael woke up with amnesia. While baffled with the task of learning who he is and who he can trust to teach him; people from both sides show up with opposite answers to that very question. He also as to relearn his forgotten angelic abilities before his weakened state gets him killed. After realizing who his real friends are and that his memories weren't lost but stolen. They set off on an exciting and strange search for who stole his memory and why. Meanwhile the underground the side of evil] is relentlessly trying to convince him to switch sides; using any means necessary; such as persuasion, intimidation, offering a deal of a lifetime, and finally kidnapping his new love. It all leads up to an all out good verses evil battle royal while he is forced to make a decision no one should have to make. Are you ready for a new kind of hero?