Books with author Kent Williams

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. In a new introduction, Colin Palmer assesses the lasting impact of Williams's groundbreaking work and analyzes the heated scholarly debates it generated when it first appeared.

Yes, we do calculate backwards!We read, write and pronounce numbers and words from left to right, but we calculate from right to left (starting with the units).Not only is this inconsistent, it is unnecessary too. Because calculating left to right is extremely easy, as shown in this book.But there are other, stronger reasons for working left to right.The most significant (important) figures are always on the left, so in working from the left we get these figures first. And this means it’s far more efficient, especially for quick, mental calculations.Also the left to right method allows us to combine operations which means we can do huge calculations and get the answer digit by digit to any required accuracy.For these and other reasons left to right is the natural, sensible and easy way to calculate.Whether it’s to improve your mental maths skills, or to understand the simplicity and extraordinary efficiency of this method, this book has the potential to change the way you calculate forever.This book demonstrates that we calculate backwards, describes the advantages of working the alternative way from left to right, and shows how left to right calculations can be carried out.

Know what to expect! Your survival could depend on it. Discover preparations that are low-cost and simple. When you are prepared you can respond without panic, fear, or paralysis. Learn:• Rules for survival. • Why it is better to plan to bug-in.• Where to live to avoid disasters and catastrophes. • What you can expect. • Hidden aftermath effects. • How to cope with things that may affect you. • What it takes to survive. • What you will need to bug-in. • What you need if forced to bug-out. • Practical tips for survival planning. You can make basic and more advanced preparations when you have an idea of what to expect.In this book possible events are divided into five groups that have similar cause and effect. Event similarities make it possible to examine each group and suggest common preparations you can make.The probability of a specific survival event happening decreases as expected event intensity increases. More intense events can cause even greater challenges. You benefit from this decreasing probability because it decreases the need for advanced preparations. You choose the timing for making advanced preparations.Advanced preparations give you the chance to cope with more intense survival situations. Just like layering clothing allows you to deal with changing weather, think of advanced preparations as layering that adapts to changing survival event intensity.Don't delay, get Plan to Survive now! Your survival could depend on it. = = = =A quick word about choosing the paperback or eBook version of this book, referring to the eBook version during a survival event requires that you have a charged eBook reader. Will there be electricity available to recharge it?Amazon has ended offering the Matchbook feature, which this book used. To compensate for this Amazon policy change there will be periodic free downloads of the Kindle eBook through Amazon’s promotion program. I will post Amazon free eBook availability dates on the plantosurvive.site website

Know what to expect! Your survival could depend on it. Discover preparations that are low-cost and simple. When you are prepared you can respond without panic, fear, or paralysis. Learn:• Rules for survival.• Why it is better to plan to bug-in. I will post Amazon free eBook availability dates on the• Where to live to avoid disasters and catastrophes. • What you can expect. • Hidden aftermath effects. • How to cope with things that may affect you. • What it takes to survive. • What you will need to bug-in. • What you need if forced to bug-out. • Practical tips for survival planning. You can make basic and more advanced preparations when you have an idea of what to expect. In this book possible events are divided into five groups that have similar cause and effect. Event similarities make it possible to examine each group and suggest common preparations you can make. The probability of a specific survival event happening decreases as expected event intensity increases. More intense events can cause even greater challenges. You benefit from this decreasing probability because it decreases the need for advanced preparations. You choose the timing for making advanced preparations. Advanced preparations give you the chance to cope with more intense survival situations. Just like layering clothing allows you to deal with changing weather, think of advanced preparations as layering that adapts to changing survival event intensity. Don't delay, get Plan to Survive now! Your survival could depend on it. = = = =A quick word about choosing the paperback or eBook version of this book, referring to the eBook version during a survival event requires that you have a charged eBook reader. Will there be electricity available to recharge it? Amazon has ended offering the Matchbook feature, which this book used. To compensate for this Amazon policy change there will be periodic free downloads of the Kindle eBook through Amazon’s promotion program. I will post Amazon free eBook availability dates on the plantosurvive,site website.

With stunning visual inspiration and refreshingly honest advice, this book from the bridal magazine and blog with the cult following, is here to help alternative brides pull off the wildest wedding of their dreams.What if you can’t find your face in the sea of lookalike brides? Perhaps you are arguing with family over your ”wacky” wedding ideas? Wondering how to reconcile tradition with modern-day feminist values? Or simply wondering where the hell to start? Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride, the book, is here to help. Featuring an array of inspirational photography from both real-life weddings and aspirational editorials to get your creative juices flowing, from gothic to bohemian, rockabilly to unicorn rainbow princess, you’ll see unique individuals, rocking their wedding day just the way they want to. Founder of Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride, Kat Williams, offers information on all aspects of organizing a wedding, as well as refreshingly honest advice, answering those difficult questions on every modern bride’s mind—from family politics to dealing with anxiety on your wedding day. Being a Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride is not about being cool, a rebel, or even thinking of the most unique idea you can. It’s about planning a day that reflects you and your partner and allows you to be you. Your wedding, your rules!

On his way to deliver a splendid necklace to the Sun from the Moon, Jack Hare is diverted by a series of odd characters and when he finally reaches his destination he realizes that the necklace is missing. The reader is invited to answer several riddles and solve the mystery from clues given in the text.An illustrated fantasy full of verbal and visual riddles of magical realism creates the story of Jack Hare who must travel through earth, air, fire, and water with the Moon's gift of love

When the twelve-year-old Kate and her sister Gracie, find themselves stranded on a mysterious island, which is under the control of a band of giants, they are thrown into a quest to free the enslaved islanders by finding the legendary Sword of Retribution, an emblem of the kingdom which is rumored to be in the possession of Emperor Mali, the leader of the giants; overthrowing the emperor; and restoring the rightful King Wilhelm to the throne. They and the third member of the team, a thirteen-year-old boy by the name of Charlie, journey their way to the palace, facing the dangers of the forest and the giants and meeting with aid in the most unlikely places. As challenge after challenge arises, the children must learn the complexities of defense and attack and what makes the right right and the wrong wrong. A classic tale of friendship and adventure with a unique twist.

When the twelve-year-old Kate and her sister Gracie, find themselves stranded on a mysterious island, which is under the control of a band of giants, they are thrown into a quest to free the enslaved islanders by finding the legendary Sword of Retribution, an emblem of the kingdom which is rumored to be in the possession of Emperor Mali, the leader of the giants; overthrowing the emperor; and restoring the rightful King Wilhelm to the throne. They and the third member of the team, a thirteen-year-old boy by the name of Charlie, journey their way to the palace, facing the dangers of the forest and the giants and meeting with aid in the most unlikely places. As challenge after challenge arises, the children must learn the complexities of defense and attack and what makes the right right and the wrong wrong. A classic tale of friendship and adventure with a unique twist.

The Kacy Koala series delves into the mind of a precocious, energetic kindergarten koala as she finds creative ways to share, think and explore how much she loves learning! Have you ever wondered how younger children see the world, how their imagination seems to flow continually, how they seem to have pure positive energy-every second of the day! Well, the first book in this series is your chance to experience the wonders and excitement of a young koala as she enters kindergarten.Come along, and bring your kids too, and explore the world of Kacy Koala as she gives her undivided attention to the world she knows and loves.Kacy loves learning about everything she can possibly think of, and she loves asking questions! Follow her adventures and how she learns life lessons about critical thinking, problem solving, and getting along with others.In future books, her adventures include learning more specific lessons like Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), as well as Reading, Writing and Social Science. And follow her journey as she learns about creative arts, exercise, healthy snacking, and her most favorite thing ever, making new friends. Buy one book, two or the entire series for your children so they can enjoy Kacy’s adventures, and of course you can come along, too!About Book 1 – Kacy Koala Starts SchoolKacy Koala is a five-year-old koala who loves to explore and discover! In the first of many books about her, she is getting ready to start school. She is very inquisitive and eager to learn. She enjoys playing with her friends almost as much as she enjoys asking her mom, “Is it September yet?” because she can hardly wait to start school.