Race Traits and Tendencies of the American Negro and Appreciation and Interest is a book written by Frederick Ludwig Hoffman in 1896. The book is a study of the African American population in the United States during the late 19th century. It explores the physical, mental, and cultural characteristics of African Americans, as well as their social and economic status. The book also discusses the history of slavery and the impact it had on the African American population. Hoffman's work is considered controversial due to his use of racist language and his promotion of eugenics, which was a popular theory at the time. Despite its flaws, the book provides valuable insight into the attitudes towards African Americans during this period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Outlines of Bible Study: A Four-Year Course for Schools and Colleges is a comprehensive guide to studying the Bible, written by George M. Steele and originally published in 1889. The book is intended as a four-year course of study, and is designed to be used by students in schools and colleges, as well as by individuals studying the Bible on their own. The book is divided into four parts, each covering one year of study. Part one focuses on the Old Testament, including the history, geography, and literature of the Hebrew Scriptures. Part two covers the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as the history of the early Christian church. Part three delves into the epistles of the New Testament, including the letters of Paul and other early Christian leaders. Finally, part four explores the book of Revelation and other prophetic writings in the Bible.Throughout the book, Steele emphasizes the importance of approaching the Bible as a historical and literary text, and provides numerous exercises and discussion questions to help students engage with the material. He also includes helpful appendices with additional resources for studying the Bible, including maps, timelines, and a glossary of biblical terms.Overall, Outlines of Bible Study is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Bible, whether as part of a formal course of study or on their own.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Japanese Buddhist priest and author Nichiren is one of the most significant spiritual figures of his time, elevating the status and sophistication of Buddhism in Japan.

Through his writings and records of the era, we learn of Nichiren's deeply-held conviction that he was a reincarnated Bodhisattva sent by Buddha to further establish the religion in Japan. Nishiren's efforts led to his being the namesake for Japan's branch of the Mahayana school of Buddhists. He established methods of religious education, the zenith of which were a number of teachings unique to the faith. Nichiren also corresponded with followers, offering condolences, advice and wisdom to those who sought counsel.

All of these deeds are recorded in this well-informed biography, which describes how Nichiren lived through a tumultuous time in Japanese history. Persecutions by non-believers, the invasion of the Mongols, plus periods spent in exile, made Nichiren's life difficult. Despite such obstacles he managed to found his school of Buddhism, introduce comprehensive doctrines for the temple, and convert a great many Japanese to the faith before dying at the age of sixty. Later judged to be an exceptional figure, he received posthumous honors from Japanese Emperors, and his teachings remain popularly studied by students and adherents to Buddhism in modern Japan.

On Being American: The Jurisprudence of Ruth Bader Ginsburg tells the story of an advocate and a jurist committed to a broader understanding of what it means to be an American. As Linda Greenhouse explains in the Foreword, Justice Ginsburg was committed to an America that enables people with diverse experiences to live together in civic harmony. With civic harmony as its foundation, Justice Ginsburg articulated the anti-stereotyping as the guiding principle for broadening the who and the what of American citizenship. Knowing that implementing this vision depended on effective legislation, Justice Ginsburg believed also in jealously guarding the franchise and in honoring the people's decision to expand it. Towards the end of her career as she dissented in abortion cases, Justice Ginsburg warned that the failure to adopt the anti-stereotyping principle posed the biggest threat in issues of reproductive choice.

The editors of this book come as close as they can to a posthumous version of what she would have written in Dobbs in the brief by Serena Mayeri, Melissa Murray, and Reva Siegel as Amici Curiae in Dobbs, included as one of the chapters. In two post-Dobbs chapter, the book first explores what the Equal Rights Amendment would have meant to Justice Ginsburg in a post-Dobbs world. In the last chapter, the book imagines how her jurisprudence would have analyzed different kinds of discrimination, not in the abstract but in the realities of the lives affected by it.

Poems - by Currer, Ellis & Acton Bell is a collection of fantastic poetry written by the literary sisters Emily, Charlotte, and Anne Bront . Published in 1846 under the pseudonyms Currer (Charlotte), Ellis (Emily), and Acton (Anne) Bell, it only sold three copies when first published. After the success of their later works, the poems have since garnered more attention and acclaim. The Bront sisters consisted of Charlotte (1816-1855), Emily (1818-1848), and Anne (1820-1849), who belonged to a nineteenth-century literary family associated with the village of Haworth in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The sisters are most famous for their novels, namely Charlotte's Jane Eyre, Emily's Wuthering Heights, and Anne's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, each an irrefutable classic of English literature. Contents include: Mementos, The Wife's Will, Gilbert, Life, The Letter, Regret, Presentiment, The Teacher's Monologue, Passion, Preference, Evening Solace, Stanzas, Parting, Faith And Despondency, Stars, The Philosopher, Remembrance, A Death-Scene, Song, Anticipation, The Prisoner, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with biographical notes of Emily and Anne Bront by their sister Charlotte Bront , along with an Essay by Virginia Woolf on the Bront Family Home, Haworth.

A senior federal judge's incisive, unsettling exploration of some of the paradoxes that define the judiciary today, Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free features essays examining why innocent people plead guilty, why high-level executives aren't prosecuted, why you won't get your day in court, and why the judiciary is curtailing its own constitutionally mandated power.

How can we be proud of a system of justice that often pressures the innocent to plead guilty? How can we claim that justice is equal when we imprison thousands of poor Black men for relatively modest crimes but rarely prosecute rich white executives who commit crimes having far greater impact? How can we applaud the Supreme Court's ever-more-limited view of its duty to combat excesses by the president?

The federal judge Jed S. Rakoff, a leading authority on white-collar crime, explores these and other puzzles in Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free, a startling account of our broken legal system. Grounded in Rakoff's twenty-four years as a federal trial judge in New York in addition to the many years he worked as a federal prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, Rakoff's assessment of our justice system illuminates some of our most urgent legal, social, and political issues: plea deals and class-action lawsuits, corporate impunity and the death penalty, the perils of eyewitness testimony and forensic science, the war on terror and the expanding reach of the executive branch. A fundamental problem, he reveals, is that the judiciary is constraining its own constitutional powers.

Like few others, Rakoff understands the values that animate the best aspects of our legal system--and has a close-up view of our failure to live up to these ideals. But he sees within this gap great opportunities for practical reform, and a public mandate to make our justice system truly just.

Rural Life and Education: A Study of the Rural-School Problem as a Phase of the Rural-Life Problem is a book written by Ellwood Patterson Cubberley in 1914. The book examines the challenges faced by rural communities in the United States in terms of education and daily life. Cubberley argues that rural schools are an essential part of rural life, and that improving education in these areas is vital for the development and growth of rural communities. The book provides a detailed analysis of the rural-school problem, including the lack of resources, inadequate facilities, and the difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified teachers. Cubberley also explores the broader social and economic issues facing rural communities, such as poverty, isolation, and the decline of agriculture. He argues that education is a key factor in addressing these challenges, and that rural schools can play a critical role in improving the quality of life for rural residents. Overall, Rural Life and Education is a comprehensive study of the challenges facing rural communities in the early 20th century, and provides valuable insights into the role of education in addressing these issues. The book remains a significant contribution to the field of rural education and continues to be studied and referenced by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Perspectives on Caribbean Law
celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Faculty of Law at the University of
the West Indies with an expertly curated anthology, featuring twelve insightful
chapters that explore the broad scope of legal scholarship in the Caribbean.
Authored by a mix of emerging and established academics who have been part of
MonaLaw at various stages of its evolution, these essays provide a
comprehensive view of national, regional and international challenges,
contributing significantly to the academic discourse surrounding Caribbean law.

This
peer-reviewed collection delves into a diverse range of topics such as
corporate law, tort law, international law, family law and ethics.
Specifically, it explores fundamental Caribbean legal issues, including:
CARICOM, the use of Creole in the justice system, tourism liability, sports
fairness and aspects of corporate governance, such as directors' duties. It
further explores defamation, child law on medical consent, the Caribbean
appellate court system, jurisdictional challenges concerning the Shiprider
Agreement and ethics in the legal profession.

Not
only does this anthology honour the legacy of the Faculty of Law, particularly
on the Mona campus, but it also serves as an essential contribution to
Caribbean legal scholarship by advancing the region's understanding and
development of law. Thus, Perspectives on
Caribbean Law is a crucial resource for libraries and everyone involved in
Commonwealth Caribbean law and legal education.

Race Traits and Tendencies of the American Negro and Appreciation and Interest is a book written by Frederick Ludwig Hoffman in 1896. The book discusses the physical and mental characteristics of African Americans and their impact on society. Hoffman presents his views on the inferiority of the African American race, arguing that they are inherently less intelligent and capable than white people. He also examines the history of slavery and the impact it has had on the African American community, as well as the role of education in their development. Additionally, the book includes a section on the appreciation and interest in African American culture and art. Despite its controversial and racist content, the book provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs prevalent in the late 19th century regarding race and ethnicity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Christine Jacobs, a law professor with a passion for Russian poetry and film she owes to her mom, teaches the law of AI at a law school in the US Midwest. Her former boyfriend, Paul Gantt, and his Dutch college buddy Bart are cofounders of Eidya, a technology company named after a Greek goddess of knowledge that aims to reach true transhumanism: allowing humans to transfer into humanoid robots that look like them using personal data, including data obtained via a subcutaneous chip Eidya invented, to transfer the personality of humans. The US military is interested in doing the same with its best soldiers just as the UN begins to work on a new international treaty on the use of robots in war. Dr. Jacobs is called upon to provide advice both to Eidya and to the military while teaching her classes, in which she discussed what it means to be human in the age of AI, humanoid robots, and cyborgs as her boyfriend prepares the world for what's next. Are the Transfers persons? Will they behave like the humans they are replacing? How will they relate to humans, and to each other? How will governments react to their presence? What legal responses will their arrival trigger? The situation develops in unexpected ways on several continents.

Another distinguishing feature of the book is its use of poetry to build a triangular relationship between humans, robots, and death. The story ends with a nod to climate change activism and the recent trend in publishing dubbed doomer lit.

The main character is Christine Jacobs, a law professor who teaches Robot Law and loves Russian poetry and movies. The other main characters are Paul Gantt, founder and chief of Transhuman Technologist at Eidya and wine connoisseur, and his boss, Bart Van Dijk, a Dutch multibillionaire. The supporting cast includes Koharu Tanaka, Chief Biologist; Jeremy Sigall, Chief Engineer; Jane Armstrong, a US Army General in charge of robot warfare; and a number of law students.

With over 200 illustrations, Sloyd offers a step-by-step guide to students learning crafting and handiwork of paper, cardboard, wooden and metal shapes, models, and tools.

An excellent guide for its detail and intricacy, Sloyd begins with simple shapes crafted in paper - cubes, cylinders, and pyramid boxes being just a few forms demonstrated. Gradually the shapes and crafts shown grow more complex, with the author demonstrating how knowledge of dimensions allows for striking and intricate choices in design. More than two hundred diagram sketches, labelled with letters and accompanied with instructions, teach the reader how to make superb crafts.

Later portions of the text concern wooden constructions, and metallic forging. Drawing on the dimensions shown in previous chapters, we are shown how to create small wooden fittings for the kitchen and household, and even pieces of furniture. The metalwork part of the work discusses the welding of rings, chain links, hooks, bolts plus other small implements and tools.

In all, this book is a unique classic of design, introducing and explaining the finer points of manual work with an abundance of exercises and demonstrative drawings. By learning how to create these dimensions with materials, students can gain deftness and skill in all manner of handicrafts.

The Business Of Being A Friend, written by Bertha Conde and published in 1916, is a book that explores the concept of friendship and the role it plays in our lives. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of friendship.In the first chapter, Conde introduces the idea that friendship is a business, and that like any business, it requires effort and investment in order to be successful. She argues that true friendship is not just a matter of liking someone, but of actively working to maintain the relationship.Subsequent chapters delve into topics such as the qualities of a good friend, the importance of communication in friendship, and the role of forgiveness in maintaining strong relationships. Conde also explores the idea of friendship as a source of personal growth and fulfillment, and argues that having strong friendships can help us to become better people.Throughout the book, Conde draws on examples from literature and real life to illustrate her points, and provides practical advice for readers who want to improve their friendships. The Business Of Being A Friend is a timeless book that offers valuable insights into the nature of friendship and how to cultivate strong, meaningful relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Poems - by Currer, Ellis & Acton Bell is a collection of fantastic poetry written by the literary sisters Emily, Charlotte, and Anne Brontë. Published in 1846 under the pseudonyms Currer (Charlotte), Ellis (Emily), and Acton (Anne) Bell, it only sold three copies when first published. After the success of their later works, the poems have since garnered more attention and acclaim. The Brontë sisters consisted of Charlotte (1816-1855), Emily (1818-1848), and Anne (1820-1849), who belonged to a nineteenth-century literary family associated with the village of Haworth in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The sisters are most famous for their novels, namely Charlotte's Jane Eyre, Emily's Wuthering Heights, and Anne's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, each an irrefutable classic of English literature. Contents include: Mementos, The Wife's Will, Gilbert, Life, The Letter, Regret, Presentiment, The Teacher's Monologue, Passion, Preference, Evening Solace, Stanzas, Parting, Faith And Despondency, Stars, The Philosopher, Remembrance, A Death-Scene, Song, Anticipation, The Prisoner, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with biographical notes of Emily and Anne Brontë by their sister Charlotte Brontë, along with an Essay by Virginia Woolf on the Brontë Family Home, Haworth.

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Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell was a volume of poetry published jointly by the three Bront sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne in 1846 (see 1846 in poetry), and their first work to ever go in print. To evade contemporary prejudice against female writers, the Bront sisters adopted androgynous first names. All three retained the first letter of their first names: Charlotte became Currer Bell, Anne became Acton Bell, and Emily became Ellis Bell. The book was printed by Aylott and Jones, from London. The first edition failed to attract interest, with only two copies being sold. However, the sisters decided to continue writing for publication and began work on their first novels, which became commercial successes. Following the success of Charlotte's Jane Eyre in 1848, and after the deaths of Emily and Anne, the second edition of this book (printed in 1850 by Smith & Elder) fared much better, with Charlotte's additions of previously unpublished poetry by her two late sisters. It is believed that there are fewer than ten copies in existence with the Aylott and Jones title-page.

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A senior federal judge's incisive, unsettling exploration of some of the paradoxes that define the judiciary today, Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free features essays examining why innocent people plead guilty, why high-level executives aren't prosecuted, why you won't get your day in court, and why the judiciary is curtailing its own constitutionally mandated power.

How can we be proud of a system of justice that often pressures the innocent to plead guilty? How can we claim that justice is equal when we imprison thousands of poor Black men for relatively modest crimes but rarely prosecute rich white executives who commit crimes having far greater impact? How can we applaud the Supreme Court's ever-more-limited view of its duty to combat excesses by the president?

The federal judge Jed S. Rakoff, a leading authority on white-collar crime, explores these and other puzzles in Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free, a startling account of our broken legal system. Grounded in Rakoff's twenty-four years as a federal trial judge in New York in addition to the many years he worked as a federal prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, Rakoff 's assessment of our justice system illuminates some of our most urgent legal, social, and political issues: plea deals and class-action lawsuits, corporate impunity and the death penalty, the perils of eyewitness testimony and forensic science, the war on terror and the expanding reach of the executive branch. A fundamental problem, he reveals, is that the judiciary is constraining its own constitutional powers.

Like few others, Rakoff understands the values that animate the best aspects of our legal system--and has a close-up view of our failure to live up to these ideals. But he sees within this gap great opportunities for practical reform, and a public mandate to make our justice system truly just.

In 1890, Mary Orvis Marbury-daughter of Charles Orvis, founder of The Orvis Company-wrote to anglers all over the United States, asking about their favorite fishing flies and how they made and used them. Receiving answers from more than 200 anglers in 38 states, she compiled and edited their responses to create this book, first published in 1892. By 1896 the book had gone through nine printings-a smashing success.

With dozens of illustrations, including 32 full-color plates, along with detailed descrip-tions of nearly 300 flies and the author's expert advice on how to use them, this definitive reference is just as current today as it was more than a century ago-an essential addition to any angler's library.

Roberto Mangabeira Unger brings together his work in legal and social theory. He argues for the reconstruction of legal analysis as a discipline of institutional imagination. He shows how a changed practice of legal analysis can help us re-imagine and reshape the dominant institutions of representative democracy, market economy and free civil society. The search for basic social alternatives, largely abandoned by philosophy and politics, can find in such a practice a new point of departure. Unger criticizes the dominant, rationalizing style of legal doctrine, with its obsessional focus upon adjudication and its urge to suppress or contain conflict or contradiction in law. He shows how we can turn legal analysis into a way of talking about the alternative institutional futures of a democratic society. The programmatic proposals of Unger's Politics are here placed within a wider field of possibilities. A major concern of the book is to explore how professional specialties such as legal thought can inform the public debate in a democracy. The book exemplifies this connection: Unger's arguments are accessible to those with no specialized knowledge of law or legal theory.