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  • Heart of American Darkness

    A Story of Murder and Revolution on the Early Frontier

    by Robert G. Parkinson ...
    **“A vital contribution to our understanding of our country’s beginnings and who we are.” —Annette Gordon-Reed, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of On JuneteenthAn acclaimed historian captures the true nature of imperialism in early America, demonstrating how the frontier shaped the nation.**We are divided over the history of the United States, and one of the central dividing lines is the ... Read more

    $22.09 CAD

  • Tyrants and Rogues

    Understanding the Declaration of Independence

    by Robert G. Parkinson ...
    **"A timely and highly useful book in this semiquincentennial year—and far beyond." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFrom an acclaimed historian, a revelatory account of the Declaration of Independence, centered not on the lofty preamble but on the specific grievances that make up the bulk of the document and that offer an entirely new view into the Revolutionary era.**We think of the Declaration of ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Thirteen Clocks

    How Race United the Colonies and Made the Declaration of Independence

    by Robert G. Parkinson ...
    Series series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
    In his celebrated account of the origins of American unity, John Adams described July 1776 as the moment when thirteen clocks managed to strike at the same time. So how did these American colonies overcome long odds to create a durable union capable of declaring independence from Britain? In this powerful new history of the fifteen tense months that culminated in the Declaration of Independence, ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • U.S. History at the 250th

    From the Revolution to the History Wars

    by Sandra Enríquez, Annette Gordon-Reed, Sandy Grande, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Erika Lee, Robert Parkinson, Marc Stein, William Sturkey ...
    Series series History in the Headlines
    The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But does the nation begin in 1776, or do we trace its origins to some point earlier—for example, the arrival of the first enslaved people in 1619 or the initial settlement of Indigenous people? What’s at stake with establishing a date that marks the nation’s origins? Where does the history of the nation begin? In ... Read more

    $27.49 CAD

  • Encounter with God

    January–March 2024

    by Daniel McGinnis, Robert Parkinson, David Horsfall, Alison Lo, David Smith, Brian Radcliffe ...
    Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. ... Read more

    $8.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Becoming a Successful Manager, Second Edition

    by J. Robert Parkinson, Gary Grossman ...
    This comprehensive yet inviting-to-read guide has been completely updated to cover today's most critical management topics--from company culture to new technologies.About the BookBecoming a Successful Manager has all the tools and techniques for making a smooth transition into the role of manager. Drawing on both academic research and real-world experience, the authors teach readers how to apply ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • The Common Cause

    Creating Race and Nation in the American Revolution

    by Robert G. Parkinson ...
    Series series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
    When the Revolutionary War began, the odds of a united, continental effort to resist the British seemed nearly impossible. Few on either side of the Atlantic expected thirteen colonies to stick together in a war against their cultural cousins. In this pathbreaking book, Robert Parkinson argues that to unify the patriot side, political and communications leaders linked British tyranny to colonial ... Read more

    $23.19 CAD

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    Tyrants and Rogues

    Understanding the Declaration of Independence

    by Robert G. Parkinson ...
    Narrated by Bob Souer ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 53 min

    An acclaimed historian presents a sweeping new look at the Declaration of Independence, focusing not on the lofty principles of the preamble but on the list of grievances leveled against King George III.For the 250 years since it was written and proclaimed to the world, the Declaration of Independence, and the immortal words of its preamble―"all men are created equal," "life, liberty, and the ... Read more

    $34.34 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Encounter with God

    July–September 2026

    by Peter Morden, Emmanuel Oladipo, David Smith, Robert Parkinson, Csilla Saysell, Dave Horsfall, Delroy Hall ...
    Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. ... Read more

    $9.29 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Heart of American Darkness

    Bewilderment and Horror on the Early Frontier

    by Robert G. Parkinson ...
    Narrated by Shawn Compton ...

    Unabridged

    15 hours 43 min

    An acclaimed historian captures the true nature of imperialism in early America, demonstrating how the frontier shaped the nation.We are divided over the history of the United States, and one of the central dividing lines is the frontier. Was it a site of heroism? Or was it where the full force of an all-powerful empire was brought to bear on Native peoples? In this startlingly original work, ... Read more

    $35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Inquiring into Empire

    Colonial Commissions and British Imperial Reform, 1819–1833

    by Lisa Ford, Kirsten McKenzie, Naomi Parkinson, David Andrew Roberts ...
    This is the first history to grapple with the vast project of British imperial investigation in the years between the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and the Great Reform Act. Beginning in 1819, commissions of inquiry were sent to examine law, governance, and economy from New South Wales and the Caribbean to Malta and West Africa. They left behind a matchless record of colonial life in the form of ... Read more

    $110.39 CAD

  • The Handbook of Ornamental Fish Health and Welfare

    by Dr Nick Saint-Erne, Azureen Erdman, Sharmie Johnson, Robert Martinez, Lily Parkinson, Chris Walster ...
    This book forms a complete resource covering ornamental fish health and welfare from a recognized expert on the topic. Beginning with an overview of the tropical fish industry and aquarium keeping, it covers all the key elements of care, including water-quality testing and maintenance, filtration systems, nutrition, husbandry, handling and transportation of fish, disease diagnosis, treatments and ... Read more

    $184.49 CAD