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The Slave Ship: A Human History
The missing link in the chain of American slavery For three centuries slave ships carted millions of people from the coasts of Africa across the Atlantic to the Americas Much is known of the slave trade and the American plantation system, but little of the ships that made it all possible. In The Slave Ship, award-winning historian Marcus Rediker draws on thirty years of research in maritime archives to create an unprecedented history of these vessels and the human drama acted out on their rolling decks. He reconstructs in chilling detail the lives, deaths, and terrors of captains, sailors, and the enslaved aboard a “floating dungeon” trailed by sharks. From the young African kidnapped from his village and sold into slavery by a neighboring tribe to the would-be priest who takes a job as a sailor on a slave ship only to be horrified at the evil he sees to the captain who relishes having “a hell of my own,” Rediker illuminates the lives of people who were thought to have left no trace. This is a tale of tragedy and terror, but also an epic of resilience, survival, and the creation of something entirely new. Marcus Rediker restores the slave ship to its rightful place alongside the plantation as a formative institution of slavery, a place where a profound and still haunting history of race, class, and modern economy was made..
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Weight Watchers Simply the Best: 250 Prize-Winning Family Recipes
If the old saying "butter plus salt equals flavor" is true, somebody neglected to tell the folks at Weight Watchers Simply the Best is a testament that good food need not always be accompanied by dietary guilt and that flavor doesn't have to be sacrificed in the name of health. The book's more than 250 sensible low-fat recipes cover the culinary spectrum, from entrees such as Bella Braised Chicken to desserts such as Strawberry Crepes. While the book is designed to accompany the popular Weight Watchers diet program, it can be used by anyone interested in healthy, delicious, low-fat food. The prizewinning recipes are contributed by Weight Watchers members and staff from across the U.S., Canada, and England. For chefs new to low-fat cooking, Simply the Best is an excellent resource for learning flavorful combinations to substitute for traditional high-fat, high-caloric fare. Most inspiring is the sheer variety of recipes included in the book and the unique variations on old themes. While it may sound unconventional to purists, the Apple Cranberry Pie with Granola Crust is wonderful, and the Chicken Marsala with Green Grapes would go well on any table..
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Prizewinning Political Cartoons 2008 (Prizewinning Political Cartoons)
"A strong editorial cartoon shines a blinding light on political buffoonery and social injustice We have the most satisfying job in the world" --Walt Handelsman, "Newsday" Organizations and their awards, such as the Pulitzer Prize, National Headliner Award, Sigma Chi Delta Award, and Thomas Nash Award, are featured in this enticingly arranged anthology. Information about the winners of these prestigious awards, where they are based, and what motivates each of their cartoons is included. Featured are notable figures behind the awards, such as Joseph Pulitzer, famous for his work in elevating the standards of the publishing industry, and Thomas Nash, who was considered by many to be the "Father of American Political Cartooning." Nash is also known for his contributions in regards to the Uncle Sam image as a cartoon stand-in to represent the U.S. and the elephant as a depiction of the Republican party. This book is designed to supplement the "Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year Series" now in its 36th edition..
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Treasured Recipes: 200 Prizewinning Dishes from America's Hometown Cooks (Better Homes and Gardens(R))
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