Books with author Wade 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.

Summer is winding down and strange days have hit the town of Needles, Massachusetts. Barry Drinkwater, a pool-boy for his parents, is unsure how to proceed when cryptic messages land in his lap while floating in the backyard. Whenever Barry thinks he is alone, he catches someone spying on him from behind shrubbery, gazing at him from around the corner, or peering at him over a newspaper. Then, one day, he happens upon a peculiar help wanted ad: an open position for a Courtroom Abstract Artist via Mirro Enterprises. Meanwhile, his guilt-ridden, morbid, and eccentric friend, Wayne, is obsessed with preparing for the impending apocalypse and introduces Barry to a fantastical realm – a realm that raises more questions than answers. While pursuing the truth, Barry finds himself haunting the local cemetery, wandering through an abandoned mental hospital, and exploring a mysterious highway off-ramp. Important questions remain: Can Barry exist as a pool boy forever? Will Wayne perish as he fears? Will their fates intertwine? And, most importantly, what is the story behind Exit-Thirty-Three-B?

Amanda Jane Rush didn't plan to be a New York socialite. But here she was, owner of a beauty and fashion boutique, living in a cute, cozy bachelorette pad in SoHo that was the envy of her friends, and sharing life with her lovable dog. But when an unexpected letter arrives, she is reluctantly summoned back to a place she fought hard to forget, and to the family that she abandoned long ago. She hasn’t seen or talked to her mother, family and friends in a decade. With coaxing from her squad, she returns to Alabama to discover that everything she knew growing up had changed, her family was keeping scandalous secrets, and everything she knew was a total lie. Saraland is a sweeping, sexy, humorous story about friends, family, loss, love and identity, and how one woman's world is completely turned inside out.

The author, William Williams, became pastor at Upton Chapel, Lambuth, in 1877. He was a close friend of C. H. Spurgeon. In his introduction to the book, Williams stated, “I do not propose to write another life of Mr. Spurgeon. I propose writing of the great preacher as I knew him, and as I saw him, under a great variety of circumstances and conditions; giving, I trust, no offence in anything, that this ministry be not blamed. I hope in the ensuing chapters each reader may participate to some extent in the joy I experienced when in company with one of the master minds and most gracious characters of this or indeed of any age.” Williams also complied a book of sermons: Upton Chapel Sermons. A Centenary Memorial, which was published in 1885. Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote the Foreword.

The verbal section of the Upper Level SSAT consists of synonyms and analogies, and tests vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and ability to relate ideas logically.While the synonym questions test the strength of your vocabulary, the analogy questions measure your ability to relate ideas to each other logically.You have 30 minutes to answer 60 questions, and under time pressure, it is all too common to see students fumbling about with their analogies & their vocabulary, losing precious time.What is needed is to be able to look at a problem, and have a A-ha, I have seen it before,Moment!And that is what this book will help you do.This book will help you become well conversant with the concepts, so you don't have to spend too much time thinking about how to approach the problem and which rules to apply.…..and with over 1000 practice questions, you will get a wide exposure to the different types of questions you may get in the exam, and you can face the actual test with assurance and confidence!

This Fun 30 Pack of Stories and Games is great for any age. Nice book for children practicing and learning to read. Also, good to read to the little ones and good for reading to children at bedtime. Fun Stories, Cool Games, and Cute Illustrations. Will keep your children busy for hours. Parker Puppy and the Pumpkin Patch (Story)Parker Puppy and the Pumpkin Patch (Game)Sally the Spider (Story)Sally the Spider (Game)What does a Ghost Say (Game)Silly Halloween Tongue TwistersScott the Skeleton and Jack O’ Lantern Play Tic-Tac-Toe (Story)Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe (Game)Gilly the Ghost (Story)Billy the Bat (Story)Sweet Suzie Spider (Tongue Twister Story)Sara the Sheep (Story)Sara the Sheep (Maze)Sara the Sheep (Game)Gabby the Gorilla (Story)Frog (Story)Chris the Cat Goes Surfing (Story)Chris the Cat and Tommy the Turtle (Story)Chris the Cat and His Turtle Board (Game)Buddy the Bear (Story)Buddy the Bear (Game)Bobby the Bobcat (Game)Gary the Giraffe Goes to the Movies (Story)Gary and Polly (Maze)Gary and Polly (Game)Sammy the Seal (Story)Randy the Rhinoceros (Story)Pinky the Rabbit (Story)Pinky the Rabbit (Game) Find Pinky the Rabbit (Game)Patsy the Pig and Her Shiny Red Apple

King Gregor of Eriari is on the verge of his sixtieth year. The kingdom is tense, awaiting the selection of his heir from among the three royal siblings. Kari understands the feeling all too well. She has only recently learned that she will not inherit her family’s smithy, despite her skill being far superior to that of her younger brother. Everything is a mess and nothing seems fair. Princesses can inherit the kingdom, but village girls can’t even take over a forge. Kari wonders if she will ever find a place for herself. That is, until she stumbles upon something in the royal forest that changes everything…A fantasy reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Nightingale is an epic tale of magic and intrigue, courageous heroes and cunning villains. Fast-paced and filled with colorful characters, this is one you won’t want to put down.From readers of the First Edition:“Williams stays true to the fairytale style of the source material, adding a dash of magic and palace intrigue for good measure. This could be a great book for young readers though it's also enjoyable for adults.”“The characters are warm and relatable, and the action is believable. If you like a slash-em-up, this isn't for you. If you like real people working to make their world better, give it a try.”“This reimagination is awesome, and its fast pace keeps you hooked to the end.”“This retelling of the fairy tale 'The Nightingale' is filled with deception, intrigue and a cool cast of characters.”