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Yale and Slavery

A History

by David W. Blight, Yale and Slavery Research Project, Foreword by Peter Salovey ...

Narrated by Simon Kerr ...

Unabridged

17 hours 31 min

A comprehensive look at how slavery and resistance to it have shaped Yale UniversityAward-winning historian David W. Blight, with the Yale and Slavery Research Project, answers the call to investigate Yale University’s historical involvement with slavery, the slave trade, and abolition. This narrative history demonstrates the importance of slavery in the making of this renowned American ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive look at how slavery and resistance to it have shaped Yale UniversityAward-winning historian David W. Blight, with the Yale and Slavery Research Project, answers the call to investigate Yale University’s historical involvement with slavery, the slave trade, and abolition. This narrative history demonstrates the importance of slavery in the making of this renowned American
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Widening of God's Mercy, The

Sexuality Within the Biblical Story

by Christopher B. Hays, Richard B. Hays ...

Narrated by Simon Kerr ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

A fresh, deeply biblical account of God’s expanding grace and mercy, tracing how the Bible’s narrative points to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in Christian communitiesDiscussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful of specific passages. But arguments about this same set of verses have reached an impasse, two leading biblical scholars believe; these debates are ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fresh, deeply biblical account of God’s expanding grace and mercy, tracing how the Bible’s narrative points to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in Christian communitiesDiscussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful of specific passages. But arguments about this same set of verses have reached an impasse, two leading biblical scholars believe; these debates are
... Read more
YOURS IS THE EARTH

by Simon Munro Kerr ...

An exciting journey through aerial dog fights and naval battles of W.W.1, Washington high society and diamond mining in South Africa.Three brothers are growing up, after the unexpected death of their father, just before America enters the First World War. The youngest brother, Eddy, after finishing school, joins the R.F.C., sees action in northern France, is then seconded to the R.N.A.S. and send ... Read more

$7.19 USD

An exciting journey through aerial dog fights and naval battles of W.W.1, Washington high society and diamond mining in South Africa.Three brothers are growing up, after the unexpected death of their father, just before America enters the First World War. The youngest brother, Eddy, after finishing school, joins the R.F.C., sees action in northern France, is then seconded to the R.N.A.S. and send
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Heroes, Dreamers, and Saints

365 True Stories of Faith and Courage

by Amy Kerr ...

Narrated by Simon Bubb ...

Series series True Stories of Faith
Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

Deepen your faith, discover new heroes, and put your faith into action with this 365-day devotional for kids. Heroes, Dreamers, and Saints is a fascinating journey through history, highlighting 365 notable Christian and Catholic figures who have made a difference in the world.William Tyndale translated the New Testament from Greek to English. Katherine Johnson used her math skills to help send the ... Read more

$26.99 USD

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Deepen your faith, discover new heroes, and put your faith into action with this 365-day devotional for kids. Heroes, Dreamers, and Saints is a fascinating journey through history, highlighting 365 notable Christian and Catholic figures who have made a difference in the world.William Tyndale translated the New Testament from Greek to English. Katherine Johnson used her math skills to help send the
... Read more

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The Sadness of Beautiful Things

Stories

by Simon Van Booy ...

Narrated by Simon Van Booy, Alana Kerr Collins, James Fouhey, Giordan Diaz, Darren Burrows ...

Unabridged

3 hours 53 min

An exquisite new collection of short stories from award-winning author Simon Van Booy.Over the past decade, Simon Van Booy has been listening to people’s stories. With these personal accounts as a starting point, he has crafted a powerful collection of short fiction that takes readers into the innermost lives of everyday people. From a family saved from ruin by a mysterious benefactor, to a ... Read more

$15.00 USD

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An exquisite new collection of short stories from award-winning author Simon Van Booy.Over the past decade, Simon Van Booy has been listening to people’s stories. With these personal accounts as a starting point, he has crafted a powerful collection of short fiction that takes readers into the innermost lives of everyday people. From a family saved from ruin by a mysterious benefactor, to a
... Read more

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Achieving sustainable cultivation of wheat Volume 2

Cultivation techniques

by Mukesh Meena, Dr Q. Xue, J. Rudd, J. Bell, T. Marek, S. Liu, Tadesse Dessalegn, Tesfaye Solomon, Tesfaye Gebre Kristos, Abiy Solomon, Prof. Arun Kumar Joshi, Shure Seboka, Yazie Chane, Dr Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Kamala A. Roberts, Fetien Abay, Rizana Mahroof, J. R. Guarin, Dr Brian L. Beres, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Haley Catton, J. M. Clarke, K. Nilsen, D. Khitiri, X. Lin, Prof. C. J. Pozniak, K. Ammar, Dr Tinashe Chiurugwi, Simon Kerr, Simanchal Sahu, Ian Midgley, L. A. Boyd, Johnson Kamwaga, Peter Njau, Terry van Gevelt, Claudia Canales, Max Marcheselli, Dr Rajiv Kumar Sharma, Dr W. Tadesse, A Amri, Prof. Peter J. Gregory, M Sanchez-Garcia, M El-Bouhssini, M Karrou, S Patil, F Bassi, Dr M. Baum, Prof. T. Oweis, Christina K. Clarke, Dr Vijesh Krishna, Alwin Keil, Sreejith Aravindakshan, Dr Reem Aboukhaddour, Dr Senthold Asseng, Professor Thomas Döring ...

Series Book 6 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques;Summarises developments in ‘climate smart’ agriculture such as conservation tillage and organic wheat cultivation;Discusses ways of supporting smallholders improve wheat cultivation in North Africa and other regions in the developing world ... Read more

$152.99 USD

Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques;Summarises developments in ‘climate smart’ agriculture such as conservation tillage and organic wheat cultivation;Discusses ways of supporting smallholders improve wheat cultivation in North Africa and other regions in the developing world
... Read more
Secret East Grinstead

by Dorothy Hatswell, Simon Kerr ...

Series series Secret
There is a history of East Grinstead that is hidden from view, lost under the modern town’s bustling surface. The town’s High Street is dominated by one of the longest continuous runs of fourteenth-century timber-framed houses in England, houses that have witnessed many of the secrets contained in this book. Many famous faces have resided in the town over the years, from Patrick Moore to Neil ... Read more

$11.69 USD

There is a history of East Grinstead that is hidden from view, lost under the modern town’s bustling surface. The town’s High Street is dominated by one of the longest continuous runs of fourteenth-century timber-framed houses in England, houses that have witnessed many of the secrets contained in this book. Many famous faces have resided in the town over the years, from Patrick Moore to Neil
... Read more
Instant Insights: Supporting cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa

by Dr Tinashe Chiurugwi, Simon Kerr, Ian Midgley, L. A. Boyd, Johnson Kamwaga, Peter Njau, Terry van Gevelt, Claudia Canales, Max Marcheselli, Dr T. Abdoulaye, A. S. Bamire, A. A. Akinola, A. Alene, A. Menkir, V. Manyong, Dr Alpha Y. Kamara, Willmar L. Leiser, H. Frederick Weltzien-Rattunde, Dr Eva Weltzien, Prof. Bettina I.G. Haussmann ...

Series Book 29 - Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on supporting cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa.The first chapter reviews how research and development can support smallholder wheat farmers through improving access to resources and services. The chapter considers current obstacles faced by smallholder farmers, including biophysical limitations such as ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on supporting cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa.The first chapter reviews how research and development can support smallholder wheat farmers through improving access to resources and services. The chapter considers current obstacles faced by smallholder farmers, including biophysical limitations such as
... Read more
Night Came with Many Stars

by Simon Van Booy ...

**“It is a heartbreaking book, a gorgeous book...In Night Came with Many Stars, Van Booy finds the weakness, grace and beauty of common lives fully lived.”—NPR, “Books We Love”“Not to miss!”—USA TodayIn Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol’s daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy’s spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the ... Read more

$10.69 USD

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**“It is a heartbreaking book, a gorgeous book...In Night Came with Many Stars, Van Booy finds the weakness, grace and beauty of common lives fully lived.”—NPR, “Books We Love”“Not to miss!”—USA TodayIn Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol’s daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy’s spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the
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Sipsworth

by Simon Van Booy ...

**“Indelible escapades...heartfelt.”—New York Times, “These Cozy Fall Books Feel Like a Hug”“Beautiful and enchanting”—Washington PostSometimes a second chance comes in the most unexpected way....**Following the loss of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to the village of her childhood after living abroad for six decades. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss. She retreats ... Read more

$17.99 USD

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**“Indelible escapades...heartfelt.”—New York Times, “These Cozy Fall Books Feel Like a Hug”“Beautiful and enchanting”—Washington PostSometimes a second chance comes in the most unexpected way....**Following the loss of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to the village of her childhood after living abroad for six decades. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss. She retreats
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The Presence of Absence

by Simon Van Booy ...

“Flows with depth and power....wide-open wonder.”—Washington Post“Simon Van Booy electrifyingly combines story with parable....wise, witty and always breathtakingly beautiful.”—San Francisco Chronicle, Best Fiction of the YearAs a writer lies dying, he has one last story to tell: a tale of faith and devotion, a meditation on what lies beyond this life, and a prayer of gratitude that may lead to ... Read more

$8.69 USD

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“Flows with depth and power....wide-open wonder.”—Washington Post“Simon Van Booy electrifyingly combines story with parable....wise, witty and always breathtakingly beautiful.”—San Francisco Chronicle, Best Fiction of the YearAs a writer lies dying, he has one last story to tell: a tale of faith and devotion, a meditation on what lies beyond this life, and a prayer of gratitude that may lead to
... Read more

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Frederick Douglass

Prophet of Freedom

by David W. Blight ...

* Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times * Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History *“Extraordinary…a great American biography” (The New Yorker) of the most important African American of the 19th century: Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave who became the greatest orator of his day and one of the leading abolitionists and writers of the era.As a young man ... Read more

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* Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times * Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History *“Extraordinary…a great American biography” (The New Yorker) of the most important African American of the 19th century: Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave who became the greatest orator of his day and one of the leading abolitionists and writers of the era.As a young man
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