John Spencer explores the lives of the West's unsung heroes, focusing on the complex characters of the reluctant abolitionist and the fiery New England puritan. His work vividly portrays the struggles and dynamism of the burgeoning frontier in antebellum Illinois. Through meticulous research, Spencer aims to bring to light the formidable forces that shaped this pivotal era. His writing offers a compelling look at lesser-known yet profoundly influential figures in American history.
When a huge cyclone transports the orphan Dorothy and her little dog Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, she fears that she will never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry ever again. But she meets the Munchkins, and they tell her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City where the Wonderful Wizard of Oz will grant any wish.
The Constitutional and Administrative Law Nutcase presents the facts and key principles of the most important cases in clear, straightforward language. Cases are organised by topic areas illustrating key principles of the law. Facts and decisions are summarised concisely, and additional commentary explains the possible implications of a decision and draws together major themes.
Delivered in the author's approachable and straightforward manner, Awesomely Simple reveals the six strategies that create a foundation for achieving business excellence regardless of the size of the organization.
In Connected Soldiers John Spencer delivers lessons about how to build teams in a way that overcomes the distractions of home and the outside world, without reducing the benefits gained from connections to family.
Lubbock's been around for well over a century now. It's risen from a dusty little farm town to a thriving metropolis. It's seen its share of death, and it's been said many of the departed didn't want to leave. Or perhaps they had no choice. There is much we don't know about death and dying, for those who experience it firsthand aren't able to share those experiences. Many people are skeptical about the existence of ghosts and spirits. However, that's only because they haven't experienced a sighting first-hand. Those who've seen a ghost for themselves very quickly become believers. In any event, these are the stories of the souls left behind, told in the words of those who've seen, heard or felt them.
Curiosity and problem-solving are innate traits in children, but as they progress through school, many lose their eagerness to explore and innovate, opting instead for compliance and conformity. This book explores how the educational system can stifle creativity and individuality, encouraging students to follow predetermined paths rather than forging their own. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing curiosity to foster genuine learning and personal growth.
The Concentrate Q&A; series is the result of a collaboration involving hundreds of law students and lecturers from universities across the UK. Each book in this series offers you better support and a greater chance to succeed on your law course than any of the competitors.
Evidence Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Accurate and reliable, Concentrate guides help focus your revision and maximise your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and focused breakdown of the key topics and cases.
Route 66 once stretched from Chicago to southern California. It was the primary route thousands of victims of the dust bowl took in their quest to find jobs and to better their lives. It's the route made famous by Steinbeck's classic "The Grapes of Wrath." But Tom Joad and his family were far from the only ones who traveled the road in desperation. Later, hundreds of thousands of others traveled the route for enjoyment. You or someone you know traveled the route. These days, sadly, much of the road has simply disappeared. When Interstate 40 was built it was built right over the top of many parts of Route 66. Many other parts were cut off and simply faded away. Eisenhower's dream of fast coast to coast automobile travel was a blessing to many. But it was a curse to many others who made their livelihood at one of the thousands of businesses which had sprung up along Route 66. Thankfully, many of the old hotels and restaurants and gas stations have survived. Some are still thriving. Most, though, have died. This book chronicles all of them: the dead, the barely getting by, the ones still enjoying success as a part of the famed "Route 66."
Helen Ransome is married to a dull, boring, husband called Henry, and she decides that to get away from the crushing boredom to take a lover called Edward Jameson, her alibi being her demure and shy friend named Emily Jennings.