Most Popular Books by James Hill

This concise depiction of the Islamic world features developments from the time of Muhammad and the rise of Islam in the seventh century to the complex political map of today. It clearly outlines and explains the major periods of Islam''s phenomenal development and growth world-wide by focusing on the religious, cultural, and political achievements of the great Islamic Empires, including the golden age of the Abbasids in Baghdad, the Turkish Ottomans, and the Mughals of India. The book also features a chapter on medieval Muslim Spain. Special boxed sections provide informative snapshots of Islamic culture such as development of the Arabic language, architecture, and poetry. Included are more than 50 illustrations and maps.

Descartes'' characterisation of the mind as a ''thinking thing'' marks the beginning of modern philosophy of mind. It is also the point of departure for Descartes'' own system in which the mind is the first object of knowledge for those who reason in an ''orderly way''. This ground-breaking book shows that the Cartesian mind has been widely misunderstood: typically treated as simply the subject of phenomenal consciousness, ignoring its deeply intellectual character. James Hill argues that this interpretation has gone hand in hand with a misreading of Descartes'' method of doubt which treats it as all-inclusive and universal in scope. In fact, the sceptical arguments of the First Meditation aim to lead the mind away from the senses and towards the intellectual ''notions'' that the mind has within it, and which are never the subject of doubt. Hill also places Descartes'' concept of mind into the wider setting of his science of nature, showing how he wished to reveal a mental subject that would able to comprehend the new physics necessitated by Copernicus'' heliocentrism.

"Discover the joy of words with our captivating book, ''Fun Word Search Adventure for Kids''! Perfect for young explorers eager to embark on exciting linguistic journeys, this delightful collection offers a treasure trove of themed word search puzzles. From the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space, each unit presents a thrilling adventure waiting to be explored. With colorful illustrations and engaging themes like animals, food, sports, and more, children will delight in uncovering new words while honing their problem-solving skills. Whether it''s a rainy day indoors or a sunny afternoon in the park, this book promises endless hours of entertainment and educational enrichment. Join us on a word search adventure and let the exploration begin!"

(Ukulele). This collection features 15 classic songs arranged by ukulele master, James Hill. In these remarkable arrangements, two distinct ukulele parts chord accompaniment and melody can be played in counterpoint at the same time by one player. The arrangements cater to both advanced beginner and experienced players and there is a warm-up section that introduces the player to the "Duets for One" concept. The book includes access to audio tracks online of all the arrangements performed by James Hill, for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book. Songs are arranged for GCEA-tuned ukes and include: Georgia On My Mind * Summertime * Don''t Get Around Much Anymore * The Glory of Love * Here Comes the Rain Again * L-O-V-E * Cheek to Cheek * Viva La Vida * and 7 more.

Screenwriter/producer James Hill was Rita Hayworth''s fifth and last husband. When love bloomed, and though marriage soon followed, the relationship was doomed. Hill wanted to revitalize Rita''s career--getting her a serious role in Separate Tables, pairing her with Gary Cooper in They Came to Cordura, and obsessively pushing her to reveal her comedienne talents to the world. Rita, on the other hand, preferred reading and painting and quiet--finally revealing her utter lack of interest in movies-of all varieties. Hill thought to rescue her from the "sharks" of the film business but found that he too was using her. There are a few intriguing movie making details and copious anecdotage in this often-gushy, likable-yet-murky view of the star herself. Not the usual star-bio by a long shot--with only intermittent appeal for the legion of Hayworth fans.

Gale Researcher Guide for: The Other and the Limits of Reform is selected from Gale''s academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.

This unique book is a study of northern New England and its culture''s views of death. The author, James Hill Parker, pieces together conversations, funerals and other evidence of a latent Book of the Dead. He also makes comparisons with the Mayan and various books of the dead. The book discusses several methodological problems that were encountered in the author''s search for the New England and other books of the dead. Readers will benefit from the information that Parker has gathered due to his "insider/outside" status. His intriguing work will surely interest historians, sociologists and the literate public who want to learn more about New England''s cultural history.

Illustated guidbook featuring the stories of Superman and Wonder Woman, from their origins to their toughest conflicts, packaged with five inch tall vinyl figurines! Featuring classic tales, timelines, and iconic comic book covers, plus an account of their friendship, romance, and collaboration in the ongoing war against global super villains. The guide comes complete with two five inch 1:14 scale figurines of Superman and Wonder Woman, sculpted in an iconic pose. The figurines are made of vibrantly coloured vinyl and are produced in association with DC. In just over 75 years, Superman and Wonder Woman have risen to become two of the most recognizable faces in fantasy. He was rocketed to Earth from the dying world of Krypton and given superpowers by our yellow sun. She was gifted qualities by the Greek Gods, stronger than Hercules, wiser than Athena... Wonder Woman and Superman always seemed to have a special understanding. They are both, by far, the most physically powerful heroes on Earth. And they are both outsiders. This understanding has resulted in a close friendship between the two, and has sometimes evolved into something more. Celebrating not only the rich creative history of these two icons, but the work of the writers and artists that have breathed life into them, this guide features work from such immortal talents as Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, John Byrne and Jim Lee.

An exploration of how popes attempted to construct, maintain, and represent their power beyond Europe''s eastern frontiers during the Avignon period of the 14th century. After the main, numbered, crusades concluded with the loss of the Holy Land at the end of the 13th century, the papacy did not withdraw from or scale back its interests and activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. As the papacy moved to Avignon in 1305, in part to be nearer the increasingly troublesome Western and Northern European kingdoms, it maintained strong ties with the East and claimed control over a wide range of activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. This book, based primarily on the letters sent by the popes in the Vatican Archives, explores the power and authority of the popes in their attempts at influencing events in the Eastern Mediterranean during the 14th century. The Avignon Popes and the Eastern Mediterranean explores a wide set of circumstances and situations, taking into account efforts to control Latin activity beyond Europe, how the popes interacted with and attempted to control non-Latin Churches, and how the popes acted as a Europe-wide political body in diplomatic activities with the Mamluks and the Mongols. James Hill looks at how, in its dealings with the wider world, the papacy continuously encountered the same issue: its position as head of the Church gave it significant authority, but it was often unable to compel actions it wanted. Hill expertly charts how the popes attempted to use their authority to achieve concrete results, and the extent to which those attempts were successful.

Explore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe. Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane origins of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Behold the new and ancient gods of Wakanda and the Black Panthers. Celebrate the rise of Atlantis and its royal protector Namor, the Sub-Mariner. These are the spectacular sagas and mythic tales that define and underpin the Marvel Universe. © 2020 MARVEL

Gale Researcher Guide for: Masculinity in the Civil War Era is selected from Gale''s academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.

Few people can claim to have had minds as fertile and creative as the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. One of the most influential political theorists of the modern age, he was also a composer and writer of opera, a novelist, and a memoirist whose Confessions ranks as one of the most striking works of autobiography ever written. Like many creative thinkers, Rousseau was someone whose restless mind could not help questioning accepted orthodoxies and looking at matters from novel and innovative angles. His 1762 treatise The Social Contract does exactly that. Examining the nature and sources of legitimate political power, it crafted a closely reasoned and passionately persuasive argument for democracy at a time when the most widely accepted form of government was absolute monarchy, legitimised by religious beliefs about the divine right of kings and queens to rule. In France, the book was banned by worried Catholic censors; in Rousseau’s native Geneva, it was both banned and burned. But history soon pushed Rousseau’s ideas into the mainstream of political theory, with the French and American revolutions paving the way for democratic government to gain ground across the Western world. Though it was precisely what got Rousseau’s book banned at the time, the novel idea that all legitimate government rests on the will of the people is now recognised as the core principle of democratic freedom and represents, for many people, the highest of ideals.

George Berkeley''s doctrine of notions is often disparaged or dismissed. In a systematic interpretation and positive reconstruction of the doctrine, James Hill presents Berkeley''s understanding of the inner sphere and self-awareness, and reassesses the widely held view of Berkeley as an empiricist. Examining the development of Berkeley''s philosophy from the early notebooks to the late Siris, Hill sets out how knowledge by notion involves a radical rejection of the perceptual model of self-cognition and of the attempt to frame our knowledge of the inner by analogy with the outer. He points to Berkeley''s divergence from the assumption among rationalists and empiricists that we know our selves and our mental acts by idea, or by an immediate presentation before the mind. Weaving together Berkeley''s conception of the intellect, conceptual thought, mathematics, ethics and theology in the light of the doctrine of notions, Hill invites us to treat Berkeley''s philosophy of mind as distinct from the empiricist tradition. This cutting edge reflection on the doctrine of notions is essential reading for students and scholars specialising in Berkeley as well as early modern accounts of the self, perception and God.

A premium, lavishly illustrated compendium of specially curated essays, boasting stunning, newly commissioned maps, illustrations, and diagrams, which explores iconic Marvel locations. Navigate a universe of wonders. Chart a journey across Marvel Comics’ vast and vibrant universe, from its Earthbound mean streets and hidden lands, to its mythic realms and cosmic outer reaches. This Marvel-approved compendium of specially curated essays features stunning, newly commissioned cartography, illustrations, and diagrams to help readers navigate their way around iconic locales such as Asgard, Wakanda, Atlantis, Olympus, Hell’s Kitchen, Latveria, Knowhere, The Savage Land, Battleworld, and many more. Marvel Universe: Map by Map delineates the contours of the ever-expanding, complex, and interconnected Marvel Universe, illuminating the incredible locations, epic events, and extraordinary characters that have shaped it. Boasting dazzling new artwork, gorgeous comic book visuals, and insightful, authoritative text, this is a premium, indispensable way finder for any armchair explorer. © 2021 MARVEL

How did white Southerners in the nineteenth century reconcile a Christian faith that instructed them to turn the other cheek with a pervasive code of honor that instructed them to do just the opposite—to demand satisfaction for perceived insults? In Edgefield, South Carolina, in the 1830s, white Southerners combined these seemingly antithetical ideals to forge a new compound: a wrathful moral ethic of righteous honor. Dueling Cultures, Damnable Legacies investigates the formation and proliferation of this white supremacist ideology that merged masculine bellicosity with religious devotion. In 1856, when Edgefield native Preston Smith Brooks viciously beat the abolitionist Charles Sumner on the Senate floor, the ideology of righteous honor reached its apogee and took national center stage. Welborn analyzes the birth of this peculiar moral ethic in Edgefield and traces its increasing dominance across the American South in the buildup to the Civil War, as white Southerners sought to cloak a war fought in defense of slavery in the language of honor and Christian piety.

Playing at War offers an innovative focus on Civil War video games as significant sites of memory creation, distortion, and evolution in popular culture. With fifteen essays by historians, the collection analyzes the emergence and popularity of video games that topically engage the period surrounding the American Civil War, from the earliest console games developed in the 1980s through the web-based games of the twenty-first century, including popular titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and War of Rights. Alongside discussions of technological capabilities and advances, as well as their impact on gameplay and content, the essays consider how these games engage with historical scholarship on the Civil War era, the degree to which video games reflect and contribute to popular understandings of the period, and how those dynamics reveal shifting conceptions of martial identity and historical memory within U.S. popular culture. Video games offer productive sites for extending the analysis of Civil War memory into the post–Confederates in the Attic era, including the political and cultural moments of Obama and Trump, where overt expressions of Lost Cause memory were challenged and removed from schools and public spaces, then embraced by new manifestations of white supremacist organizations. Edited by Patrick A. Lewis and James Hill Welborn III, Playing at War traces the drift of Civil War memory into digital spaces and gaming cultures, encouraging historians to engage more extensively with video games as important cultural media for examining how contemporary Americans interact with the nation’s past.

The Public Policy Process is essential reading for anyone trying to understand the process by which public policy is made. Explaining clearly the importance of the relationship between theoretical and practical aspects of policy-making, the book gives a thorough overview of the people and organisations involved in the process.

The author attempts to link the social and biological sciences in a new way. It appears that there are Social Logics which are cross-cultural and seem to have a biological substrate. This book shows how the biological baseline can be used for research into social, cultural and other forms of organization. It includes three case studies which use Logics Analysis to illustrate how this method can be successfully applied to group structure and process. Parker discusses evidence for Social Logics through principles of language, art, myth, literature and music. Contents: The Social Logics Paradigm; Issues about Interpretation and Method; Social Logics: Analysis of "Real Situations"; Conclusion.

The fictional story of "Girl & Boy" takes place in a Midwest city in July of 1973. A heroin addict mother and a hot headed father leaves Junior without parents. He moves in with his father''s mother. At the age of 17, he learns a lifelong lesson in a few years. With determination to succeed, he does it! With help and support of his girl and a strong willed uncle, he''s wealthy before he''s thirty years old. However, he has been through hell and back and recognizes love

Just as a gastric band restricts the amount of food you eat. This book can help you do the same using your mind instead. It helps reduce information overload by focusing on just 2 methods, not 10. So there is far less trial and error, and more certainty. These 2 methods give very effective, long term results. With the least amount of time and effort. They can work for anyone: To focus on reducing the volume of food you eat. To know the correct mindset to allow you to achieve this consistently. Although weight loss and the mind can be quite complex subjects. This is the only in depth book that can show you how to succeed in both areas. But without getting complicated and boring. It keeps things simple with a common sense approach. This makes the information easier to apply. The book is a short read too. It tells you just what you need to know, and nothing else. The mindset alone, is so overlooked when it comes to weight loss. But it’s the “missing link” that is so crucial for long term, consistent weight loss results. This book also talks about habits. Habits are very powerful and can run your life… in the right, or wrong way. This book can show you how to change your mental and physical habits for good, without relying on motivation. It will teach you methods that can take years to figure out. Methods that most people will never know. Just applying a few of them could be all it takes to achieve your weight loss goals. This book acknowledges that one size does not fit all, and can meet many needs. It uses an approach which makes it easier to handle food cravings. And to keep the weight off in the long run. All without leaving you feeling deprived. Our books are written with the following purpose in mind: To empower the world with knowledge of their minds and the truth to achieve their goals with less time and effort. To do this, we reduce information overload to focus more on the things that really work. We make the complex simple. We innovate. And we truly care about helping people above all else. In short, we want to help you… Know the Truth. Know Your Mind. Simplify. Achieve.

Running off with a woman half your age, or trading in your truck for a cherry red sports car, could be signs of a midlife crisis. Not so with Jack Hall; he''s never really grown up anyway. Maybe it''s changing careers midstream. Again, you can''t place an age on Jack. But one thing is certain. Since he''s changed jobs, strange things have begun happening. Bizarre events, adventures, whatever you want to call them...and they are coming fast. Some are comical, others are risky, and a few are downright deadly. Will an everyday guy like Jack become a hero, save lives, or save his own? He has unique friends helping him along the way. Can our everyday lives have adventure waiting? Who can say? There could be a story of unusual circumstance out there for us. Enjoy. 1

"Fundamentals: A Beginner''s Guide to Mastering Essential Exercises" is a comprehensive guide designed for individuals embarking on their fitness journey. This guide covers key areas to help beginners understand and effectively engage in physical exercise. Here’s a summary of its main points: Introduction to Exercise Basics: The book starts with an overview of fundamental exercise concepts, emphasizing the importance of combining different types of workouts for a balanced routine. This includes aerobic exercises, strength training, flexibility exercises, and balance training. Setting Goals and Assessing Fitness Levels: Guidance is provided on how to set realistic fitness goals and assess current fitness levels, ensuring that beginners start with a clear and achievable plan. Detailed Exercise Instructions: Core exercises like squats, push-ups, and planks are explained in detail, with step-by-step instructions on proper form and technique to prevent injury and maximize effectiveness. Creating a Workout Routine: The book helps readers in crafting a personalized workout routine, taking into account their fitness level, goals, and preferences. Nutrition and Hydration: Essential nutritional guidance is provided, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet and adequate hydration in supporting exercise routines and overall health. Dealing with Challenges: Common challenges and setbacks that beginners might face are addressed, offering strategies to overcome these obstacles and stay motivated. Tracking Progress: Emphasis is placed on tracking progress, both to measure improvements and to maintain motivation over time. Safety Tips and Injury Prevention: The book includes crucial information on how to exercise safely, including warming up, cooling down, and tips to avoid common injuries. Encouragement for Ongoing Learning: Readers are encouraged to continue learning and evolving their fitness knowledge and practices, with suggestions for further resources and education. "Fundamentals Unveiled" is presented as a holistic guide, not just focusing on physical exercises but also addressing the mental and motivational aspects of starting a fitness routine. Its comprehensive approach makes it an ideal resource for beginners looking to embark on a sustainable and effective fitness journey.