Life is unpredictable. We are given no map at birth, and yet we wade through the adventure together, learning different things along the way while collecting experiences. Excerpts from an Abstract Mind is a poetry collection about the chance encounters, lessons learned, and ideologies acquired by author Ewana Hines as she plays witness from the sidelines of life. She tells stories about a frightening Ouija board and a caged lion that yearns to be free, but she also delves into philosophy and personal battles. For instance, there are times in this mad life when we must run and other times when we must stand and fight. Ewana enumerates the importance of trying while asking questions and then answering them. The book is a passionate tango between fervent beliefs and carnal flesh. At times, it dances past political correctness on its path toward the priceless treasure of love for self, the Lord, and our fellow human. This journey unfolds through the lenses of poetry and narrative storytelling. Come and see where the abstract mind will go.

"Naomi was all too aware of Varsity Dance, the 1950s TV dance show that was a gold mine for everyone. Her father owned part of it; her husband David was the lawyer for the show, and her husband's cousin, Eddie Greene, was the host. She also knew its dark side: Morris Chumbsky, the gangster businessman; Sophia who danced on the show and bewitched Eddie, and Sophia's uncle, who was head of the Vice Squad and wanted Eddie dead. It was just a matter of time until there were murders, investigations, and great personal loss for Naomi."-- p. [4] cover.

This provocative study proves the existence of a de facto Confederate policy of giving no quarter to captured black combatants during the Civil War—killing them instead of treating them as prisoners of war. Rather than looking at the massacres as a series of discrete and random events, this work examines each as part of a ruthless but standard practice. Author George S. Burkhardt details a fascinating case that the Confederates followed a consistent pattern of murder against the black soldiers who served in Northern armies after Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. He shows subsequent retaliation by black soldiers and further escalation by the Confederates, including the execution of some captured white Federal soldiers, those proscribed as cavalry raiders, foragers, or house-burners, and even some captured in traditional battles. Further disproving the notion of Confederates as victims who were merely trying to defend their homes, Burkhardt explores the motivations behind the soldiers’ actions and shows the Confederates’ rage at the sight of former slaves—still considered property, not men—fighting them as equals on the battlefield. Burkhardt’s narrative approach recovers important dimensions of the war that until now have not been fully explored by historians, effectively describing the systemic pattern that pushed the conflict toward a black flag, take-no-prisoners struggle.

A man steals $10,000 from a mail coach. Weeks later, Buck Thornton makes a $5,000 payment on a ranch purchase. Though under suspicion, Buck claims his innocence of the theft.

"Six Feet Four" by means of Jackson Gregory is a gripping tale of the American West, set against the backdrop of rugged landscapes and frontier cities. The tale follows the adventures of Tom Connor, a towering determines standing at an enforcing height of six toes four inches, as he navigates the demanding situations of lifestyles on the frontier. Tom Connor is a man of few words however extraordinary deeds, recognised for his unwavering sense of justice and his prowess with a gun. When problem comes knocking in the shape of outlaws and lawless guys, Tom doesn't hesitate to rise up for what is right, earning the honor and admiration of these round him. As Tom's adventure unfolds, readers are handled to a thrilling narrative filled with action, suspense, and moments of quiet mirrored image. From disturbing showdowns in dusty saloons to heart-pounding horseback chases across the open variety, Gregory paints a vibrant portrait of the Old West, shooting each its dangers and its appeal. At its coronary heart, "Six Feet Four" is a story of courage, honor, and the iconic spirit of the American frontier. With its unforgettable characters and gripping plot, this conventional Western tale is positive to captivate readers from starting to quit.

Best-selling authors and veteran college writing instructors Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell believe that students learn to write best when they use their own writing as a starting point. In Writing First with Readings: Paragraphs and Essays, the authors take a simple yet effective approach to helping students improve their writing skills: visual writing prompts open every chapter and get students writing immediately. Then, throughout the chapter, students move between their own writing, writing models and instruction, and workbook-style mastery exercises so that they continually revise, rewrite, and improve their own writing. It is this formula that makes writing instruction meaningful and accessible for students. Thoughtful chapters on academic writing and success, research, and critical reading, along with high-interest essays, round out this new edition, making it the perfect introduction to college writing.

When Georgie Anderson arrives at work at Halmeth Corporation she discovers her boss brutally murdered at his desk. Because of the friction that had built up between them during the prior year, Georgie realizes she could become a major suspect. When this is confirmed by the police lieutenant, the Halmenth Chief of Security, Michelangelo Deegan, comes to her rescue. They work together to learn the actual location and nature of the killing as well as the reasons behind it. Their collaboration begins with a frightening hunt through the darkened tunnels below the corporate compound in an unsuccessful effort to prevent a second murder. Georgie and Michelangelo are brought closer together as they dig for a solution to the puzzle before they too become victims of the ruthless killer.

Slavery in the Roman Empire, first published in 1928, examines the working of slavery in the first two centuries of the Roman Empire. It analyses the means by which peoples were enslaved, and the roles in which they worked in Roman society.