James Oakes
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An award-winning scholar uncovers Lincoln's strategy for abolishing slavery in this groundbreaking history of the sectional crisis and Civil War. Some celebrate Lincoln for freeing the slaves; others fault him for a long-standing conservatism on abolition and race. James Oakes gives us another option in this brilliant exploration of Lincoln and the end of slavery. Through the unforeseen challenges of the Civil War crisis, Lincoln and the Republican...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Charles Darwin is best known for his work on the evolution of animals, but a large part of his scientific study and writing was devoted to plants. This book gathers key excerpts from these lesser-known works for the first time. Each of the 45 short chapters focuses on a different plant species, with Darwin's words about his methods, observations, and conclusions, alongside authoritative interpretation from evolutionary biologist and acclaimed Darwin...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Eddie and Tom are two teenagers with one thing in common: they look exactly alike. So when the boys accidentally meet on the set of Eddie's new movie, they impulsively agree to trade places for the afternoon. But when the production company abruptly leaves the city, Tom and Eddie soon find themselves in deep double trouble when no one believes who they both really are.