1407 results for 'Meyers, Avery'

All Oppression Shall Cease: A History of Slavery, Abolitionism and the Catholic ChurchThis thought-provoking work provides a rigorous examination of the Catholic Church's teachings and actions...

This is the inside story of a small group of mavericks who turned Artificial Intelligence from a fringe enthusiasm into a transformative technology. It's a tale of how that technology became big...

A masterful narrative history that brings two iconic figures to life and sheds new light on the central issues of slavery, race, and equality in Civil War America. This book tells the story of...

A rich narrative of self-emancipation in 19th-century America tells the story of Ellen and William Craft, an enslaved couple who achieved one of the boldest feats of freedom in history. In 1848, they...

Steve Turner's biography of 'Amazing Grace' explores the song's origins in the life of John Newton, who was involved in the African slave trade before writing the hymn. The book then follows the...

The French Atlantic world was shaped by the complex relationships within households that spanned the Atlantic Ocean. In "Intimate Bonds: Family and Slavery in the French Atlantic", Jennifer L. Palmer...

Dennis Tyler's "Disabilities of the Color Line" offers a thought-provoking exploration of how disability and disablement have shaped Black social life in America. Through a historical analysis, Tyler...

Rhode Island played a significant role in the slave trade during the colonial period. This state's economy was closely tied to the West Indian plantations, which provided essential supplies such as...

Marie Duval: Maverick Victorian cartoonist offers a fresh perspective on the work of Marie Duval (Isabella Tessier), a pioneering and visionary cartoonist of the nineteenth century. Her cartoons,...

The Origins of Proslavery Christianity: White and Black Evangelicals in Colonial and Antebellum Virginia by Charles F. Irons In 18th-century Virginia, black and white evangelicals often worshipped...

The Irish Slaves: Slavery, Indenture and Contract Labor Among Irish Immigrants By Rhetta Akamatsu This book sheds light on a lesser-known chapter in world history, revealing the experiences of Irish...

SAS Operation Galia: Bravery Behind Enemy Lines in the Second World War In December 1944, a daring daylight parachute drop was carried out behind enemy lines in Northern Italy. This operation,...

Discover the enchanting world of Indian folk tales in this vibrant anthology of magical stories. From animal fables to long wonder tales, these eighteen stories showcase the rich cultural heritage of...

The Innovator's Book Rules for Rebels, Mavericks and Innovators by Max Mckeown is a concise guide to turning original insights into valuable innovation. Drawing on over 30 years of research and...

Mavericks, Mystics & False Messiahs Episodes from the Margins of Jewish History by Pini Dunner explores the lives of unusual individuals who have left their mark on Jewish history. From biblical...

Freedom from Exploitation: Christian Responses to Modern-Day SlaveryThis book offers an actionable roadmap for Christians seeking justice and mercy in the face of human trafficking. Drawing from...

Slavery in Ancient Greece: The History of Slaves Across the Greek City-States By Charles River This book explores the complex and multifaceted history of slavery in ancient Greece, from its...

The American Anti-Slavery Society's media campaigns in the 1830s were a pioneering effort to reach a diverse audience. To achieve this, they produced a wide range of materials, including almanacs,...

Helmut Meier's study of pro- and anti-slavery texts from 1784 to 1825 examines how the image of Africans was constructed in the British debate on slavery. This discourse created a distinct zone...

Joyce Meyer's Philippians A Biblical Study is a comprehensive guide to understanding Paul's letter to the people at Philippi. This study emphasizes the true joy that comes from serving others through...

The Truth about Enlightenment: A Practical Guide to Egolessness, Nonduality, and Wisdom on the Buddhist PathEnlightenment is real, and it's within reach. In this accessible and authentic account,...

The Clinic and Elsewhere: Addiction, Adolescents, and the Afterlife of Therapy This thought-provoking work explores the complexities of addiction and recovery through an in-depth examination of the...

Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind by Joyce Meyer is a powerful guide to overcoming negative thoughts and emotions. Millions have found hope and transformation through this...

Thomas Mann's Artist-Heroes explores the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential writers through his own characters. Meyers delves into how an artist is formed, why he must defy...

Healing the Soul of a Woman Devotional offers guidance and inspiration for overcoming emotional wounds. Joyce Meyer shares her personal journey of healing and the life-changing wisdom of the Bible to...

God's Healing is for You! Bestselling author Joyce Meyer presents a clear explanation of biblical teaching concerning God's will to heal. This dynamic book helps you understand how to release God's...

Learn to harness the power of your words and speak God's goodness over your life with Joyce Meyer's guidance. This edition includes a companion study guide, helping you transform your language from...

Difficult people can be a major challenge for managers, but they don't have to be insurmountable. Leading the Unleadable offers a straightforward approach to dealing with difficult individuals,...

Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery is a powerful critique of slavery by Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, a former slave who was kidnapped at the age of thirteen and sold into slavery in the West...

Rituals of Resistance explores the complex web of African Atlantic religion in the Lowcountry region of Georgia and South Carolina during the era of slavery. The transatlantic slave trade, which...

The SAS's most daring mission to liberate Europe is told in SAS Forged in Hell. In the summer of 1943, a small group of elite forces soldiers, led by the legendary SAS commander Blair 'Paddy' Mayne,...

Bali's rich history is marked by its complex interactions with the Western world. From the arrival of the first Dutch fleet in 1597 to the present day, the island has been shaped by foreign...

Pat and Duck want to cook together. But first, they need to get the pot hot.Duck wants to get in the pot, but Pat is not sure if it's safe for his feathered friend. Can they find a way to make the...

Hardcover: 298 pages, published December 2020. This book examines the political economy surrounding state slavery in Havana, Cuba, from 1762 to 1835. Evelyn P. Jennings explores how the Spanish...

Christian Slavery Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World by Katharine Gerbner explores how religion shaped the development of slavery and race in the early modern world. In the 17th...

Understanding and Teaching American Slavery by Bethany Jay and Cynthia Lynn Lyerly is a critical resource for navigating the complex topic of slavery in U.S. history. This book offers practical...

Transnational Black Dialogues Re-imagining Slavery in the Twenty-first CenturyThis study explores how black authors from different countries engage with African diaspora theory to re-examine the...

The Roman Law Of Slavery: The Condition Of The Slave In Private Law From Augustus To Justinian by William Warwick BucklandThis work is a significant contribution to the understanding of Roman law and...

The Maverick Soul explores the lives and homes of twenty-five authentic bohemian individuals who have the courage to live life on their own terms. From artists and musicians to writers, actors,...

Nat Love's autobiography is a vivid account of his life in the American West during the late 19th century. Born into slavery and later forced to work as a sharecropper, Love recounts his journey from...

Eugene Macnamara's audacious plan to establish a colony in Alta California, Mexico's far northwestern territory, had far-reaching consequences. In 1844, he landed in Mexico and secured a license from...

A Mother's Courage: How I Survived the Holocaust is a deeply humane and powerful memoir that tells the story of Malka Levine's survival against all odds. Malka's family was torn apart by the Nazi...

Re-examining the foundations of African political economies, this book explores the complex relationship between commercial agriculture and slavery in Atlantic Africa. From the early Afro-European...

A Place Called Braverly explores what it means to live bravely as women of faith. The authors, Kate Berkey and Kristy Mikel, share their personal stories and insights from Scripture to inspire...

Reconstruction in the South was marked by fierce contestation over the meaning of freedom. This collection of essays sheds new light on the complexities of state and citizenship during this period,...

Steven Hahn's Pulitzer Prize-winning book challenges traditional views in American and African-American history. By exploring slave emancipations, Civil War-era slavery, and black power movements,...

Lily's luck and Ghost Ride! is a humorous story about a girl who has some bad luck. But does she have fun? In this lighthearted tale, Lily experiences a thrilling ghost ride that will leave you...

Freedom Seekers reveals the hidden stories of Britain's enslaved people and their liberation in 18th-century London. This book brings to light the powerful untold stories of resistance by workers...

A collection of inspiring stories designed to empower young boys to become the best versions of themselves. These relatable tales explore the importance of self-awareness, friendship, and embracing...

The Bonds of Family Slavery, Commerce and Culture in the British Atlantic World by Katie Donington explores the complex relationships between family, trade, and slavery that shaped Britain's...

Combatting Modern Slavery: Why Labour Governance is Failing and What We Can Do About It by Genevieve LeBaron The fight against modern slavery has become a major concern for the world's largest...

The emotional underpinnings of slavery in the United States are explored in Mastering Emotions. This book examines how emotions such as love, terror, happiness, and trust functioned as social and...

Hardcover: 212 pages (2020) This book explores the complex relationships between enslaved people and their descendants in Spanish America during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. By examining...

Avery Dulles examines six major approaches to understanding the Church's character: Institution, Mystical Communion, Sacrament, Herald, Servant, and Community of Disciples. He argues that a balanced...

Rescuing Titanic: A True Story of Quiet Bravery in the North Atlantic In the midst of one of history's most tragic events, a small ship risked everything to save over 700 lives. This beautifully...

Battlefield of Honor: Bravery and Sacrifice Tested in Ultimate BattleThis historical fiction novel explores the theme of war and the bravery of those who fight for their beliefs, bringing the...

Walter Freeman, M.D., was a complex scientific genius whose life and work were marked by both brilliance and tragedy. In the 1940s and 1950s, he performed thousands of lobotomies in an attempt to...

Christian Slavery Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World by Katharine Gerbner explores how religion shaped the development of slavery and race in the early modern world. In the 17th...

Ken Hops and Ken's Plan (Pink Early Reader) Ken hops with excitement as he discovers his new hopper. But what will he use it for? Ken has a plan, and he needs some help to make it happen. Sheryl...

African Musicians in the Atlantic World: Legacies of Sound and Slavery By Mary Caton Lingold University of Virginia Press, 2023 The music we enjoy today has its roots in the lives of enslaved...

Race, Representation & Photography in 19th-Century Memphis: from Slavery to Jim Crow presents a rich interpretation of African American visual culture. Using Victorian era photographs, engravings,...

The scale of destruction during the American Civil War is staggering. With so many lives lost and property destroyed, it's natural to seek moral justification for such a tragic event. However, was...

SAS Forged in Hell: From Desert Rats to Dogs of WarJune 1943 marked the largest invasion fleet ever assembled, sailing towards Nazi-occupied Europe with a mission to bulldoze its way onto heavily...

A collection of inspiring stories designed to empower young boys as they navigate life's challenges and discover their own unique strengths.These captivating tales explore essential life lessons,...

Beyond the Call of Duty: Heart-Warming Stories of Canine Devotion and BraveryThis collection of incredible stories showcases the devotion and loyalty of dogs in wartime, from the trenches to the...

Slavery and Race: Philosophical Debates in the Eighteenth Century explores the complex and often fraught relationship between Blackness and slavery during the 18th century. This period saw the...

A History of Scottish Football in 100 Objects is a unique and humorous journey through the world of Scottish football. From its rich history to its most iconic moments, this book delves into the...

The Sun King at Sea: Maritime Art and Galley Slavery in Louis XIV's France This richly illustrated volume explores the lesser-known world of maritime art and galley slavery in early modern France,...

The Butch Lesbians of the 50s, 60s, and 70s Coloring Book is a vibrant collection of illustrations and biographies celebrating the lives of butch women from around the world. Featuring a diverse...

Healing the Soul of a Woman: A Journey to Wholeness and Joy. Joyce Meyer shares her personal story of healing from years of abuse and abandonment, offering hope and guidance for women who have been...

Healing the Soul of a Woman: A Journey to Wholeness and Joy. Joyce Meyer shares her personal story of healing from years of abuse, abandonment, and betrayal, offering hope and guidance for women who...

Antigua and the Antiguans: A Full Account of the Colony and Its Inhabitants A detailed history of the Caribbean island's identity, shaped by two centuries of upheaval. From Columbus' 1493 visit to...

Laughing Fit to Kill: Black Humor in the Fictions of SlaveryThis book explores how black writers and comedians have used humor as a powerful response to forced migration and enslavement across two...

Slavery By Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II This book tells the shocking story of how, after the Emancipation Proclamation, many African...

Get Your Career Unstuck is your guide to uncovering your inner maverick and taking control of your life. If you're feeling stuck in a career rut, this book offers proven coaching exercises and...

Human Trafficking From 5000 BC to the 21st Century: 7,000 Years of Slavery, Rape, Greed by K. G. Richardson explores how human societies have consistently sought to exploit and oppress others...

Between Slavery and Freedom: A Journal of St. Vincent During the Apprenticeship In August 1834, more than 20,000 African slaves were emancipated in the British Caribbean, but their children under six...

SAS Brothers in Arms: Blood-And-Guts Defiance at Britain's Darkest Hour tells the action-packed story of the band of mavericks and visionaries who made the SAS. Using hitherto untold stories and new...

The Creation of Inequality: How Our Prehistoric Ancestors Set the Stage for Monarchy, Slavery, and Empire by Kent Flannery and Joyce Marcus. In small groups, our early ancestors worked together to...

Slavery remains a pressing issue in contemporary society. However, those who discuss it often approach the topic from different perspectives. Some argue that modern slavery is a pervasive problem...

Twelve Years A Slave: A True Story of Black Slavery with Original Illustrations In 1841, Solomon Northup's life was forever changed when he was tricked into slavery. A skilled carpenter and fiddle...

Hide from Meg. Can Meg spot Pip, Ruff and Bob? Silly Tilly is getting silly! What will happen next?This humorous story follows two friends, Meg and Silly Tilly, as they play together with their farm...

Cosmology, Law, and Elites in Late Antiquity: Marriage and Slavery in Zoroastrianism, Eastern Christianity, and Islam by Tobias Scheunchen. This book explores the complex relationships between law,...

The Victims of Slavery, Colonization and the Holocaust A Comparative History of Persecution by Kitty Millet provides a sophisticated investigation into the experience of being exterminated, as felt...

The human experience is often understood as unique and separate from the natural world. However, this assumption can lead to contradictions and disconnections within ourselves and with others. Eric D...

Eric Williams's seminal work on the economic and moral implications of slavery is now available in book form. In "The Economic Aspect of the Abolition of the West Indian Slave Trade and Slavery",...

The Rights Track: Sound Evidence on Human Rights and Modern Slavery offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing human rights today. Drawing from the popular podcast series, this book...

Subject to Others: A Study of British Female Writers and Colonial Slavery. This 2015 publication by Moira Ferguson explores the intersection between late seventeenth- to early nineteenth-century...

Fragments of Empire: Capital, Slavery, and Indian Indentured Labor Migration in the British CaribbeanBy Madhavi Kale, University of Pennsylvania Press, 1998This study examines the impact of the...

The Glasgow Sugar Aristocracy: Scotland and Caribbean Slavery, 1775-1838 This book provides a new perspective on Scotland's colonial past and its connections to the slave trade through sugar...

Slavery and Race Philosophical Debates in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries by Julia Jorati explores the philosophical ideas that shaped early modern discussions of slavery. This volume...

The British Film Industry in 25 Careers tells the story of individuals who have shaped British cinema through their unique paths and perseverance. From producers to directors, writers, and stars,...

The Root and the Branch: Working-class Reform and Antislavery, 1790-1860 By Sean Griffin, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2024 This book explores the intersection of working-class reform and...

The story of slavery in America has been told for decades, but what if this narrative is not entirely accurate? Dee Masterson challenges the conventional understanding of American history, revealing...

Slavery: The History and Legacy of One of the World's Most Brutal Institutions By James Walvin This comprehensive history of slavery spans over 10,000 years, from ancient Mesopotamia to the present...

Yesenia Barragan's Freedom's Captives explores the complex history of slavery and gradual emancipation in Colombia's Black Pacific region. This thought-provoking study reconsiders the 19th-century...

Olaudah Equiano's incredible journey from slavery to freedom is told in this biography. Born in Africa and kidnapped as a child, he was shipped to America, where he endured hardships on plantations...

Madeline C. Zilfi's latest book challenges prevailing notions about women and slavery in the Ottoman Empire. Through her research, she reveals that female slavery was not only central to Ottoman...

Ring Shout, Wheel About examines the complex relationship between music and dance in North American slavery. Historian Katrina Thompson explores how black musical performance was used to justify...