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Excerpt from Mississippi Negro Lore Solomon, in his declining years, when he had become thoroughly disgusted with high society and fast living, said that there was nothing new under the sun, that he had gone all the gaits and had seen the whole show, from the free exhibition to the grand concert, and that there was nothing to it, or words to that effect. But it will be remembered that King Solomon never had any negroes to deal with, nor ever ...

Why do we exist? Why is there something rather than nothing? Designed to Evolve examines the question of existence in light of modern science. From the birth of the universe 13.8 billion years ago, to the intricacy of the DNA molecule, nature is explored at the most fundamental level. Two possible explanations emerge. Are we the result of chance or designed for a purpose? There has never been a time when more information on origins has been av...

Excerpt from Food in Health and DiseaseThis book was written originally for A System of Physiologic Therapeutics so ably planned and edited by Dr. Solomon Solis Cohen. The title given to this series of treatises devoted to nonmedicinal therapeutics has been generally adopted as the best and most expressive for the methods discussed. At the time of its appearance the information contained in it could not be found in any other one place, and it ...

Robert E. Lee gave Joseph E. Johnston an impossible task.Federal armies under Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman had rampaged through Georgia on their¿March to the Sea¿ and now were cutting a swath of destruction as they marched north from Savannah through the Carolinas. Locked in a desperate defense of Richmond and Petersburg, there was little Lee could do to stem Sherman¿s tide¿so he turned to Johnston.The one-time hero of Manassas had squab...

Excerpt from The Pilgrim Faith In a few years the three-hundredth anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth will be celebrated. In anticipation of this event, and for its own sake as well, it is fitting that an estimate of the achievements of the Congregationalists in America and of their representatives in foreign lands should be made. This is undertaken in the following pages. No attempt has been made to write a history ...

Excerpt from The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 3: Containing the Official Record of Its Proceedings, and the Reports and Papers Presented in the Several Sections, 1884 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally ...

Excerpt from History of Medicine: With the Code of Medical Ethics From 1892 to 1897, both years included, I gave to the senior class of the Northwestern University Medical School each year a course of fourteen or fifteen lectures on the history of medicine from the earliest periods of which we have any records, to the end of the nineteenth century of the Christian era. My object was to trace with as much clearness and accuracy as possible the...

Excerpt from The Biblical World, Vol. 52: A Journal of the Awakening Church, July 1918 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the ag...

Excerpt from Diseases of the Lungs, Heart and Kidneys This volume comprises a part of the topics lectured upon by me for several years in the Chicago Medical College. They have been elaborated from my lecture notes. It has been my endeavor to describe as clearly, concisely, and fully as possible the subjects of this book. I have avoided controversial topics, and may sometimes have erred by stating positively what is rather probably than posit...

Excerpt from Clinton Forrest: Or the Power of Kindness, a Story for the Home Circle Encouraged by the kindly welcome which greeted "Marion Lester, " and in compliance with the wishes of her friends, the author here presents an earlier work, - the first continuous effort of her pen. She has reviewed it with care, and, though conscious that it is still imperfect, she hopes it may not prove wholly unacceptable. Though the author gathered the ma...

This book was written for Hypoglycemics, those with Low Blood Sugar or those wanting to improve their health or loose weight. The first section is on breakfasts and snacks. This is followed by a calander of recipes that reflect the theme of that month. Then a more general section of other helpful recipes completes the book. Amongst the recipes you will find a complete Holiday meal which features the turkey, dressing and cranberry relish. Fathe...

Excerpt from History of Medical Education and Institutions in the United States: From the First Settlement of the British Colonies to the Year 1850Keeping this important truth constantly in mind, I have endeavored, in the follow ing pages, not only to embody all the facts in regard to the educational history of the medical profession in this country, but-also to develop the origin or causes of each, and the object it was designed to aecom plis...

Results of the third and final wave of a national survey to elicit assessments of state and local response organizations of their activities following 9/11 to improve preparedness to respond to terrorist-related incidents and of federal programs intended to improve preparations and readiness. It also provides information on how state and local agencies are resourcing these activities, how they perceive the roles of the military and National Gu...

A rich and memorable story from a Coretta Scott King honor award-winning author about a teenage foster girl looking for a place to call home. Dess knows that nothing good lasts. Disappointment is never far away, and that's a truth that Dess has learned to live with. Dess's mother's most recent arrest is just the latest in a long line of disappointments, but this one lands her with her baby brother's foster family. Dess doesn't exactly fit in w...

A rich and memorable story from a Coretta Scott King honor award-winning author about a teenage foster girl looking for a place to call home. Dess knows that nothing good lasts. Disappointment is never far away, and that's a truth that Dess has learned to live with. Dess's mother's most recent arrest is just the latest in a long line of disappointments, but this one lands her with her baby brother's foster family. Dess doesn't exactly fit in w...

A story of life in the country and all that it offers. Aunt Mimi and Uncle Poppy try to keep Sherman, their pet duck, from getting into trouble! But Sherman and Sadie, the little girl of four who lives next door, finds country life fun and sometimes forgets the rules! Uh oh!

A story of life in the country and all that it offers. Aunt Mimi and Uncle Poppy try to keep Sherman, their pet duck, from getting into trouble! But Sherman and Sadie, the little girl of four who lives next door, finds country life fun and sometimes forgets the rules! Uh oh!

As the global investment banking business enters its third year of lower revenues following the peak year of 2000, Bank management must address a host of issues: Business mix, Cost Management Risk, aligning interests of professionals with stockholders and attracting and leading a unique team of professionals. Based on an extensive interview series with over 50 banking professionals and independent experts, this book defines best practice in ad...

The sequel to two in-depth studies of the management of excellent banks written in the 1980s, this new volume addresses the key issues that preoccupy the leadership of today's most admired banking institutions. After reviewing the lessons learned from the previous studies, the author examines best practice in addressing issues such as culture, leadership, risk management, managing size and complexity, and sustaining revenue growth. The book co...

As the Soviet Union collapsed, many scholars and policymakers predicted that the pillars of Communism would collapse along with the state. The official trade unions not only continued to exist but gained power in the late Soviet and post-Soviet period. Sue Davis explains the reasons why the official trade unions survive and thrive and new, independent unions remain small and weak despite massive Western assistance. She examines many factors ra...