"Slavery helped finance the Industrial Revolution in England. Plantation owners, shipbuilders, and merchants connected with the slave trade accumulated vast fortunes that established banks and heavy industry in Europe and expanded the reach of capitalism worldwide. Eric Williams advanced these powerful ideas in Capitalism and Slavery, published in 1944. Years ahead of its time, his profound critique became the foundation for studies of imperialism and economic development. Binding an economic view of history with strong moral argument, Williams's study of the role of slavery in financing the Industrial Revolution refuted traditional ideas of economic and moral progress and firmly established the centrality of the African slave trade in European economic development. He also showed that mature industrial capitalism in turn helped destroy the slave system. Establishing the exploitation of commercial capitalism and its link to racial attitudes, Williams employed a historicist vision that set the tone for future studies.William A. Darity Jr.'s new foreword highlights Williams's insights for a new generation of readers, and Colin Palmer's introduction assesses the lasting impact of Williams's groundbreaking work and analyzes the heated scholarly debates it generated when it first appeared."--Back cover.
This is the story of Duncan Napier who founded Edinburgh's herbalist shop in 1860. Looking back some 50 years to his early days as a herbalist, Duncan's story is one of real courage in adversity. Duncan describes his early days as a herbalist and gives a fascinating account of some of the ailments he was called upon to treat.
Writing in 1824, the author and future publisher Robert Chambers described Edinburgh as "a truly romantic place" and that for visitors it offered " a perfectly unique scene, and one which, once contemplated, was not easily to be forgotten." What the young Robert Chambers wrote some 200 years ago still holds true today for the thousands of local folk and visitors who walk down Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. There can be few streets anywhere in the world that are so steeped in history. Stretching from the Castlehill lying in the shadow of the majestic Edinburgh Castle, then running down the quaintly named Lawnmarket, the Royal Mile then enters the ancient High Street itself before descending down the Canongate past the Scottish Parliament building and finally ending at the Royal Palace of Holyrood. For well over a 1000 years, the Royal Mile has been at the heart of Scotland's capital city. 'A Walk Down Edinburgh's Royal Mile' is intended both as a guide book for our many visitors and as an informative reference book for those, perhaps living far away as expatriate Scots, who have an interest in Edinburgh's unique story. 'A Walk Down Edinburgh's Royal Mile' will also take you off the historic street into some of the ancient closes and wynds which run north to the present-day New Town and south to the Grassmarket and the Cowgate. Many visitors on the Royal Mile pass these by unaware of their treasure trove of tales. Here you will find some of the best stories such as the marital problems of Lady Stair, the ill-luck of Deacon Brodie, the unsolved murder of Thomas Begbie the bank messenger and the murderous activities of the villainous Burke and Hare. The book will introduce you to some of the remarkable characters who have made this journey. Here you will meet such Scottish monarchs as Robert Bruce, James IV and Mary, Queen of Scots. They are joined by other iconic Scots such as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Sir Walter Scott, John Knox, Elsie Inglis and Robert Burns. Here too you will find an assortment of characters including a notorious warlock, assassins, murderers, thieves, a servant boy roasted on a spit and a town councillor shot dead by a 10 years' old schoolboy. Your journey will introduce you to some colourful eccentrics including Lord Monboddo who first suggested our descent from apes and Hugo Arnot, the asthmatic lawyer, whose 'History of Edinburgh', published in 1779, gives us an invaluable account of the dramatic changes taking place in the city in the second half of the 18th century. Sharing your journey are some true Edinburgh 'local heroes' - George Drummond, six times elected as Lord Provost who was the driving inspiration behind the planned New Town; John Kay, the caricaturist who during a career that spanned more than 30 years from 1785 to 1807, has left us images and pen portraits of several hundred of his contemporaries who he observed from his little premises nestling behind St Giles Kirk, Sir William Chambers, another reforming Lord Provost and Sir Patrick Geddes the late 19th century conservationist who fought to preserve what little was left of the historic Old Town from civic destruction. Nor must we forget the celebrated 'Golden Age' of the late 18th century when Edinburgh rejoiced in the reputation of such intellectual giants as David Hume, Adam Smith, William Robertson, Adam Ferguson and James Hutton. What a cast of characters! 'A Walk Down Edinburgh's Royal Mile' draws from several contemporary sources in describing such events as the Great Fire of 1824 and the murder of David Rizzio, secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots. The book is generously illustrated with pictures of the Royal Mile as we can enjoy it today as well as contemporary prints and drawings.
Get a training and performance advantage! The Ergogenics Edge will help you maximize your athletic potential by going beyond traditional sports conditioning while still staying within the rules. Dr. Mel Williams presents nearly every current nutritional, pharmacological, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological means used to aid sports performance. He expertly rates more than 60 sports ergogenics based on the following • Sport-specific effectiveness • Safety • Legal aspects • Ethical concerns • Recommendations Also included is a complete listing of prohibited substances and treatments. From supplements to streamlined equipment, the book examines and grades every way to maximize sports performance. Get The Ergogenics Edge before your opponents beat you to it.
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
Learn how creatine supplementation affects performance with this authoritative source drawn from the latest research findings. The Power Supplement is the first book to provide scientific analysis of creatine supplementation on exercise performance and athlete health and safety. The subject of numerous studies during the 1990s, creatine is a naturally occurring substance necessary for synthesizing phosphocreatine that is used by the muscles during high-intensity exercise. Supplementation programs significantly increase the body's supply of creatine and phosphocreatine, resulting in the muscles' capacity to quickly re-energize after exertion. The Power Supplement presents a detailed analysis - Scientific literature discussing the effects of creatine supplementation on various forms of exercise, sport performance, and on body mass- Creatine requirements and metabolic functions- Supplementation protocols and the effects on muscle creatine stores- Possible adverse effects of creatine supplementation- Legal and ethical considerations regarding creatine use by competitive athletes- The historical evolution of creatine use The Power Supplement is the most comprehensive book available on one of the most popular supplements in sports.
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
Im vorliegenden Buch vermittelt der Autor alle wichtigen Grundlagen der Ernährungslehre im Hinblick auf sportliches Training. Dabei geht er nicht nur auf ernährungswissenschaftliche Aspekte im Leistungssport, sondern auch im Breiten- und Freizeitsport ein. Zunächst gibt der Autor einen Überblick über Richtlinien zu sportlicher Aktivität und Ernährung für Gesundheitsförderung und Optimierung der körperlichen Leistung. Danach erläutert er detailliert die einzelnen Nährstoffe wie Kohlenhydrate, Fett, Eiweiss, Vitamine, Mineralstoffe und Wasser sowie ihre Bedeutung für die körperliche Aktivität. Dabei berücksichtigt er stets die neuesten Forschungsergebnisse. Anschliessend werden Körpergewicht und -zusammensetzung sowie Gewichtsab- bzw. -zunahme durch richtige Ernährung und körperliche Aktivität besprochen.
