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  • Fever and Thirst

    An American Doctor Among the Tribes of Kurdistan, 1835-1844

    by Gordon Taylor ...
    The first Americans to work with the people of the Middle East were neither spies nor soldiers. They were, in fact, teachers, printers, and missionaries; and one was a country doctor from Utica, NY. In June of 1835 Asahel Grant, M.D. and his bride, Judith, sailed from Boston to heal the sick and save the world. Fever and Thirst tells the story of Asahel Grant: explorer, physician, author and the ... Read more

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  • Fever and Thirst

    An American Doctor Among the Tribes of Kurdistan, 1835-1844

    by Gordon Taylor ...
    This is "an enthralling account" (Booklist) of an American missionary doctor and his unprecedented adventures in Iraq, Iran and Kurdistan in the mid 19th century. The amazing thing about reading this richly detailed and absorbing account of the life and times of Dr. Asahel Grant in Asia is that things in that volatile region have not changed so very much over time. Gordon is a student of the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Student's Writing Guide

    How to Plan and Write Successful Essays

    by Gordon Taylor ...
    Are you struggling to meet your coursework deadlines? Finding it hard to get to grips with your essay topics? Does your writing sometimes lack structure and style? Would you like to improve your grades? This text covers everything a student needs to know about writing essays and papers in the humanities and social sciences. Starting from the common difficulties students face, it gives practical ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

  • The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft

    Salem Trials, Demonology, Folklore, and the History of Belief, Persecution, and the Occult

    by Bram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells ...
    Translated by Jane Wilde, Lucie Duff-Gordon, Lionel James Trotter ...
    The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft assembles a capacious archive of witchcraft writing, setting legal testimony, religious polemic, antiquarian inquiry, historical narrative, folklore, and skeptical interpretation in productive tension. Ranging from Puritan accounts of diabolic threat to later efforts to explain accusation through social fear, credulity, and custom, the volume illuminates the ... Read more

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  • The Mystery of Witchcraft - History, Mythology & Art

    Salem Trials, European Persecution, Folklore, Demonology, and the Witch in Art and Literature

    by Bram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells, Margaret Murray ...
    Translated by Jane Wilde, Lucie Duff-Gordon, Lionel James Trotter ...
    The Mystery of Witchcraft—History, Mythology & Art surveys witchcraft as a shifting cultural category: alleged crime, theological peril, folk memory, literary motif, and visual-imaginative inheritance. Across sermons, legal and historical studies, antiquarian inquiry, folklore, travel-inflected observation, and Gothic or Romantic prose, the volume charts the movement from demonological certainty ... Read more

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  • The Life and Legacy of William Booth

    The General and His Army - Part 2 1878-2015

    by Gordon Taylor ...
    In thirty-four years as General of The Salvation Army, William Booth was a tireless evangelist, a world traveller and a social reformer. A legend in his own lifetime, his well-worn voice can be heard on gramophone recordings, and his distinctive features can be seen in photographs and on early cinematograph film. Vilified by his critics and admired by his supporters, he was called ‘The Prophet of ... Read more

    $20.00 USD

  • The Life and Legacy of William Booth

    William Booth - The Man and His Mission - Part 1 1829-1878

    by Gordon Taylor ...
    William Booth was born into a middle-class family, but did not aspire to wealth or prosperity and amassed no personal fortune. He adopted a simple lifestyle, lived in modest but comfortable surroundings and worked tirelessly for others, rather than himself. During his long life, he played many parts: wilful youth – reluctant student – pawnbroker's apprentice – passionate convert – Methodist ... Read more

    $18.80 USD

  • The Collected Works on Magic & Witchcraft

    Salem Trials, Lives of the Necromancers, Modern Magic, Witch Stories…

    by Bram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells, Margaret Murray ...
    Translated by Jane Wilde, Lucie Duff-Gordon, Lionel James Trotter ...
    The Collected Works on Magic & Witchcraft is a comprehensive anthology that weaves together the transformative journey of esoteric knowledge from the medieval era through the nineteenth century. With a palette of literary styles ranging from Gothic narratives and historical treatises to philosophical discourses, this collection provides a profound exploration of magic and witchcraft's enigmatic ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Slave in the White House

    Paul Jennings and the Madisons

    by Elizabeth Dowling Taylor ...
    New York Times Bestseller: A "fascinating portrait" of one of the men enslaved by James and Dolley Madison, and his journey toward freedom ( Publishers Weekly).Paul Jennings was born into slavery on the plantation of James and Dolley Madison in Virginia, later becoming part of the Madison household staff at the White House. Once he was finally emancipated by Senator Daniel Webster later in life, ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

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  • The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft

    25 Books of Sorcery, Demonology & Supernatural: The Wonders of the Invisible World, Witch Stories…

    by Frederick George Lee, E. Lynn Linton, Howard Williams, Walter Scott, Jules Michelet, M. Schele de Vere, John Ashton, William Godwin, W. H. Davenport Adams, Charles Mackay, George Moir, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Bram Stoker, Wilhelm Meinhold, Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Charles Wentworth Upham, M. V. B. Perley, James Thacher, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells, John M. Taylor, Allen Putnam ...
    Translated by Jane Wilde, Lucie Duff-Gordon, Lionel James Trotter ...
    'The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft' presents a riveting exploration into the intricate narratives and variegated interpretations of witchcraft throughout history. This anthology seamlessly weaves together scholarly essays and literary works, highlighting the evolution of witchcraft from feared folklore to a subject of historical inquiry. The collection boasts a remarkable diversity in writing ... Read more

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  • Lead with Hospitality

    Be Human. Emotionally Connect. Serve Selflessly.

    by Taylor Scott ...
    Across all industries and levels of organizations, one key leadership trait inspires and motivates more than any other: hospitality.We have all encountered inspirational leaders who've helped us, taught us, encouraged us, pushed us to get outside our comfort zones, or motivated us to become the best version of ourselves. What is it about their leadership styles that inspires us to do more for our ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • WITCHCRAFT & MAGIC - Ultimate Collection

    27 book Collection: Salem Trials, Lives of the Necromancers, Modern Magic, Witch Stories, Mary Schweidler, Sidonia, La Sorcière…

    by Bram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells, Margaret Murray ...
    Translated by Jane Wilde, Lucie Duff-Gordon, Lionel James Trotter ...
    WITCHCRAFT & MAGIC - Ultimate Collection embarks on a profound exploration of mysticism, occult practices, and the pervasive influence of witchcraft in historical and literary contexts. The anthology delves into an array of literary styles, from the curious academic treatises to the captivating narrative accounts that captivate the imagination. The overarching themes involve the intricate ... Read more

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