With ambitious manipulations of poetic forms, Jess presents the sweat and story behind America's blues, worksongs and church hymns.

An Integrated Picture of Prehistory as an Active Process of Discovery World Prehistory and Archaeology: Pathways through Time, fourth edition, provides an integrated discussion of world prehistory and archaeological methods. This text emphasizes the relevance of how we know and what we know about our human prehistory. A cornerstone of World Prehistory and Archaeology is the discussion of prehistory as an active process of discovery. Methodological issues are addressed throughout the text to engage readers. Archaeological methods are introduced in the first two chapters. Succeeding chapters then address the question of how we know the past to provide an integrated presentation of prehistory. The fourth edition involves readers in the current state of archaeological research, revealing how archaeologists work and interpret what they find. Through the coverage of various new research, author Michael Chazan shows how archaeology is truly a global discipline. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: * Gain new perspectives and insights into who we are and how our world came into being. * Think about humanity from the perspective of archaeology. * Appreciate the importance of the archaeological record for contemporary society.

Oil is the source of wealth and economic opportunity. Oil is also the root source of global conflict, toxicity and economic disparity. When did oil become such a powerful commodity—during, and in the immediate aftermath of, the First World War. In his groundbreaking book The First World Oil War, Timothy C. Winegard argues that beginning with the First World War, oil became the preeminent commodity to safeguard national security and promote domestic prosperity. For the first time in history, territory was specifically conquered to possess oil fields and resources; vital cogs in the continuation of the industrialized warfare of the Twentieth Century. This original and pioneering study analyzes the evolution of oil as a catalyst for both war and diplomacy, and connects the events of the First World War to contemporary petroleum geo-politics and international aggression.

In Pamphlet for Life, the Spirit of Space with Gabriel et al., through Arthur Fanning, provide inspirational information on where we are going and what we need to learn. “With the simplicity of breath, take these words in this book and move through the system of the self for personal healing. Do so with knowledge, fortitude, and wisdom, along with the reclaiming of the personal self and understanding of the breath in all things — in the foods you eat and the self that is breathing you. You are not the only one breathing the form that you are in. It is time to understand how it all works. “This is a life process book, or pamphlet. It tells you exactly what you are doing, and when you read it, you’re going to realize what you did. You will see it there, and you’ll know how to correct it with yourself. So it has self-judgment, or self-criticism, within it and the overcoming of the doubt of the self. “Basically, we are giving you spiritual survival techniques. They will be available whether you apply them or not. That is entirely up to you. . . . Pay attention. The teachings are coming to help you heal yourself.” — Spirit of Space with Gabriel et al.